The Fourth Disaster: People become gods through high martial arts and gaming

Chapter 325 Domain City Branch
"Is this the complete pseudo-supernatural life form?"

Lin Qi was also taken aback when he saw Lu Fanchen's information.

The third level of the Body Strengthening Secret Technique, which normally requires reaching the Blood Coagulation Realm to learn, was actually mastered by Lu Fanchen. In terms of Body Strengthening Secret Technique, he has surpassed Luo Wushang, who has reached the second level of the Body Strengthening Secret Technique, and has become the number one player in terms of physical strength.

However, what is truly astonishing is the complete pseudo-supernatural life form.

According to the system's explanation, a complete pseudo-supernatural life form is no longer an ordinary life form, or rather, no longer a biological entity, but a life form recognized by the system.

The reason why something is considered life by the system, and no longer a living organism, is due to the degree of compatibility with energy. The degree of compatibility for a living organism is close to zero, while an existence recognized by the system as life has already reached a certain degree of compatibility.

The higher the compatibility, the better the perception, absorption, and utilization of energy.

If a living organism absorbs and utilizes only 1% of the energy minerals from the outside world, then a complete pseudo-supernatural life form would absorb and utilize more than 10%.

In other words, the effect of an ordinary person using energy crystals is roughly equivalent to that of a complete pseudo-supernatural life form using energy ore. It can be said that a complete pseudo-supernatural life form is simply heaven-defying in terms of cultivation.

The reason why a complete pseudo-supernatural life form is not a supernatural life form is entirely because it cannot maintain the state of a supernatural life form indefinitely. It needs to rely on external objects, such as absorbing energy ores or energy crystals, to maintain this state.

However, in his view, a complete pseudo-supernatural life form was already incredibly powerful.

As long as there is enough energy on hand, one can maintain the state of a superhuman life form. This is much stronger than before, when one could not replenish energy and would recover once the energy was depleted. In fact, during daily cultivation, as long as there is sufficient energy, one can continue to cultivate in the state of a superhuman life form. This cultivation speed is far higher than that of ordinary people.

"No wonder the system rewards are so generous. Becoming a living being from a creature is indeed a qualitative change." Lin Qi thought that if all players were to become living beings, the Obsidian Martial Arts School would probably be invincible in the entire Four Domains.

The number of players currently in the game has exceeded 22,000, of which the number of martial artists has exceeded 12,000. There are more than 500 experts in the Bone Forging Realm, 136 mid-level Bone Forging Realm martial artists, 22 high-level Bone Forging Realm martial artists, and 5 high-level Bone Forging Realm limit martial artists. Moreover, these 5 people are at least at the second level of the Body Strengthening Secret Technique, and their strength is much stronger than that of ordinary high-level Blood Coagulation Realm martial artists.

Without entering the extraordinary state, the five people's physical strength reached 90 tons, which is equivalent to a mid-level Blood Coagulation Realm martial artist. Once they enter the extraordinary state, their physical stats are equivalent to a normal high-level Blood Coagulation Realm martial artist, which is 180 tons of strength. With the addition of martial arts buffs and the buffs from the second level of the Body Strengthening Secret Technique, their minimum strength is over 300 tons.

If all these people were to become complete pseudo-supernatural life forms, the scene would be absolutely amazing, not to mention if all the players were to become complete pseudo-supernatural life forms.

Just as Lin Qi finished extracting Lu Fanchen's body-strengthening secret technique and was preparing to properly cultivate the third level of the technique, Wu Zhuoqun excitedly entered the room.

"Master, there's news from Tianhe Domain City." Wu Zhuoqun said in what he thought was a calm tone, holding the message from Cangyi City. "The martial arts school in Tianhe Domain City has been completed. We're just waiting for them to install the equipment. The first batch of energy blood essence will be delivered from there."

A domain city in a region was a place he never dared to dream of before. Only his junior sister, Xiong Yuedie, had the opportunity to step into a domain city. Now, the Obsidian Martial Arts Academy had already established a branch in Tianhe Domain City. When he received this news, he was completely stunned and doubted whether the news was true.

Not to mention martial arts schools, it's extremely difficult for outsiders to even enter Domain City. The forces that can establish themselves in Domain City are all top-tier forces in the four domains.

For example, well-known companies like Dixing Pharmaceutical and Heigang Heavy Industry, one sells pharmaceuticals and the other sells machinery products.

But the more they investigated, the more alarming it became. Lin Qi not only built a branch in Tianhe Domain City, but he even made Tianhe Domain City spend energy blood essence to purchase it. This was completely contrary to the natural order. They couldn't understand how Lin Qi had managed to do it.

“Alright, take some people and get ready. As for the equipment, I’ll have a group of gray-robed disciples bring the materials and go with you. If you encounter any dangerous situations, you can have them handle them.” Lin Qi nodded and then took out a Fruit of Life. “Your main task is to sell this Fruit of Life and find a way to get more energy blood essence manufacturing equipment.”

He had already planned out the branch halls in the domain city. Once the players transported the so-called materials to those rooms, he could start renovating the rooms so that players could set up resurrection devices in the branch halls. Then, whatever they wanted to do in the branch halls could be done through the players.

On the other hand, they can expand the market through branch schools to earn money for energy blood essence manufacturing equipment. They can then manufacture energy blood essence themselves, so that even if they lose the revenue from martial arts school franchises, they can still obtain energy blood essence steadily through manufacturing equipment.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Zhuoqun was even more excited, not only because Lin Qi had entrusted him with the very important Fruit of Life, but also because he could go and see the legendary Domain City.

After Lin Qi finished explaining, he found a group of players and posted a mission to establish himself in Tianhe City. Then he went to the intermediate gravity chamber to cultivate the third level of the body strengthening secret technique.

Tianhe Yucheng, the urban area.

In front of a magnificent and solemn martial arts hall, which was the size of several stadiums, the city was crowded with residents who had lived in the city for generations and geniuses who had been admitted to the city.

"To be able to open a martial arts school in this place, what kind of organization is this Obsidian Martial Arts School? Why have I never heard of it in the Tianhe Region before?"

"I've heard of this Obsidian Martial Arts School. It's quite famous in the Dead Mountain Range area. They even severely damaged the Red Moon Merchant Guild's Dragon Hunting Legion before. They're quite powerful."

"Wow, impressive! They can actually go against the Red Moon Chamber of Commerce. No wonder they can open a martial arts school here. I wonder what this school teaches. If it's better than what's taught at the university, I'd like to come and experience it."

"These forces are already doing well enough to teach extraordinary martial arts techniques; how could they possibly teach better than those taught in universities?"

"However, people from our Third University can come and visit sometime. After all, this place couldn't have been built without the Third Elder's approval. I also heard that this martial arts school is managed by Senior Sister Ling Ye and Senior Brother Yi Feng. I wonder if we can ask them for advice then."

"If I can get guidance from Senior Sister Lingye and Senior Brother Yifeng, I will definitely come when the martial arts school opens."

"It's unlikely. They're too busy improving themselves to have time to teach others in this Nine Schools Competition. Last time, they were already ranked seventh, which greatly reduced the school's resources. If they rank even lower this time, we'll probably have an even harder time in the future."

Everyone was discussing the Obsidian Martial Arts School, which had its doors tightly shut. They were full of curiosity about the school and couldn't understand what Ling Ye and Yi Feng were up to. They were even supporting forces that had offended the Red Moon Chamber of Commerce. If the Red Moon Chamber of Commerce blacklisted them, the two of them would be finished in Tianhe City.

Although the Red Moon Merchant Guild is not as professional as Earth Star Pharmaceuticals and Black Steel Heavy Industry, it regularly sells rare and exotic items, which helps it improve its strength.

Without the things provided by the Red Moon Merchant Guild, it would be much more difficult for Ling Ye and Yi Feng to compete for a place in the Nine Schools Competition than for the other eight schools. I have no idea what the two of them are trying to do.

The Nine Schools Competition is held annually and is a contest among the top nine universities in the city in terms of overall strength. Depending on the ranking, the resources and tasks that the schools receive the following year will vary, especially in the exploration of restricted areas. The higher the ranking, the more people can enter the restricted areas for exploration.

Otherwise, in the Domain City, unless one's strength reaches the mid-stage of the Blood Condensation Realm, no one is qualified to step into the forbidden zone to search for treasures and complete tasks in exchange for energy blood essence.

While everyone was discussing this, two orc men eating at an open-air restaurant not far from the street were watching everything intently.

“Young Master Rexxar, it’s almost certain that Shadow Tiger and Obsidian Martial Arts Academy have reached some kind of deal. Not only has Obsidian Martial Arts Academy established a branch here, but Shadow Tiger himself has also gone to the Deputy City Lord’s house, presumably to introduce Obsidian Martial Arts Academy,” the orc elder said with utmost respect.

"What a Shadow Tiger! He really doesn't give me any face at all." Rexxar's expression darkened slightly.

“Young Master Rexxar, why don’t we speak to the Master? I believe the Deputy City Lord will give the Master some face and refuse the Obsidian Martial Arts School,” the orc elder suggested.

"No need for all that trouble, let's just address the root cause directly," Rexxar said with a slight smile. "I've already accepted the Red Moon Merchant Guild's commission this time. I'll give the Obsidian Martial Arts School a good test and see just how capable they are!"

He originally had no interest in the Obsidian Martial Arts School, which was as insignificant as an ant, but just a day ago, Smiling Skull, Earth Star Pharmaceuticals, and Red Moon Chamber of Commerce reached a cooperation agreement.

The three major forces joined forces to deal with the Obsidian Martial Arts Academy. The Red Moon Merchant Guild even offered exorbitant commissions to martial artists of different strength levels. The commission fee for a high-level Blood Condensation Realm martial artist was as high as ten energy blood essences, and for a half-step Celestial Realm martial artist, it was thirty energy blood essences. They assisted the members of the three major forces in wiping out the members of the Obsidian Martial Arts Academy in the Dead Mountain Range.

Thirty energy blood essences were no small sum for him. "Young Master Rexxar, I've inquired quite a bit about the Obsidian Martial Arts Academy. Although the three major powers aren't targeting the Academy's stronghold this time, there are still a large number of Obsidian Martial Arts Academy disciples in the Dead Mountain Range. Those disciples even repelled Rhine Manster, the commander of the Dragon Hunter Legion, whose strength had reached the half-step Celestial Realm!" The orc elder said with some concern, "Young Master Rexxar, although your talent far surpasses that of Rhine Manster, Rhine Manster has probably been at the half-step Celestial Realm for many years, and his strength is no less than yours. Participating in this Red Moon Merchant Guild's commission mission is indeed quite dangerous."

“I know what you’re saying.” Rexxar nodded. “However, the Red Moon Merchant Guild has hired more than just me as a half-step Celestial Realm expert this time. In addition, Smiling Skull and Earth Star Pharmaceuticals have also gone all out, sending half-step Celestial Realm experts from their headquarters not long ago. With so many half-step Celestial Realm experts gathered together, we can easily wipe out not only the disciples of the Obsidian Martial Arts School in the Dead Mountain Range, but also the Obsidian Martial Arts School’s lair.”

"Smiling Skull and Earth Star Pharmaceuticals have also sent half-step Celestial Realm experts?" The elder of the half-beast race was also taken aback upon hearing this.

For the major powers of the four regions, experts at the half-step Celestial Realm are not commonplace; they are people at the top of power and will not be mobilized casually.

According to intelligence gathered by the Domain City, both the Smiling Skull and Earth Star Pharmaceuticals only have one half-step Celestial Realm expert each. Sending them out to deal with a Black Obsidian Martial Arts School is a huge waste of their talents.

However, before the elder of the half-beast race could recover from his surprise, a Bloodstained Clan man, over three meters tall and wearing a black cloak with a red moon mark on his arm, stood silently to the side.

"What are you people from the Red Moon Merchant Guild doing here?" The elder of the half-beast race stared intently at the Blood-Patterned Clan man, his face grim.

As Rexxar's butler and bodyguard, he failed to notice the appearance of the Bloodstained Clan man, which can be considered a major oversight on his part.

Rexxar waved his hand, signaling the old man not to act rashly, and looked at the Blood-Patterned Clan man with interest, saying, "What important matter has your Red Moon Merchant Guild brought that would require such a young Blood Condensation Realm high-level martial artist like you to make the trip here?"

"Lord Rexxar is indeed as powerful as the rumors say," the Bloodstained Clan youth praised. "However, the reason I came to see you is not for any important matter. It's just that I need to personally lead you to the meeting point after you accept the mission, and you cannot go anywhere else along the way."

"Didn't you always go by yourself before? Has the rule changed now?" Rexxar asked, somewhat puzzled.

The Red Moon Chamber of Commerce used to ignore the commissions he accepted, but now they've taken the initiative to send someone over, which is quite rare.

"This commission is extremely important. To ensure that the information doesn't leak out and to deliver a fatal blow to the Obsidian Martial Arts Academy, we must keep it secret," the Bloodstained Clan youth explained.

"Aren't you guys exaggerating? It's just dealing with the Obsidian Martial Arts School. Just go straight for them, are you afraid you can't take them down?" Rexar was somewhat taken aback, feeling that the Red Moon Merchant Guild was giving the Obsidian Martial Arts School too much credit.

“Lord Rexxar, this is not out of caution, but according to our intelligence, the Obsidian Martial Arts Academy is much stronger than we expected. In order to avoid any unforeseen circumstances, we have no choice but to do this,” the Bloodstained Clan youth said. “If Lord Rexxar abandons this mission, our Red Moon Merchant Guild will not force you to.”

“Alright, but I’ll go with the butler, is that alright?” Rexxar thought for a moment and then agreed.

“No problem, please follow me.” The Blood-Patterned Clan youth nodded and turned to lead the way.

Rexxar looked around and followed with the old butler. The Bloodstained Clan youth flew for five or six hours in his flying car, arriving at a wooden cabin at the foot of the mountain not far from the Dead Mountain Range.

As they entered the wooden house, they discovered an underground passage. After walking for more than ten minutes, Rexxar and his companions arrived at a dimly lit hall.

Although the hall was dimly lit, as a master of the Blood Condensation Realm, he could see the situation inside very clearly.

"Rhine Manster, the Dragon Hunter of the Red Moon Merchant Guild!"

"Merck, the Seeker of Light at Earthstar Pharmaceuticals!"

"Uren, the three-headed smiling skull!"

"Tanya, the Storm Child of the Forbidden Zone!"

The elder of the half-beast race looked at the group of half-step Celestials led by the Blood-Patterned Clan youth in the hall and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, almost unable to catch his breath.

It was completely unexpected that so many half-step Celestial Realm experts would gather in such a small underground space, especially Storm Child Tania, who is ranked tenth among the half-step Celestial Realm experts and operates in the Forbidden Zone. He is an expert who has fought against Celestial Realm experts in the Forbidden Zone.

However, Rexxar, who was standing to the side, was looking at the two men and women who had just arrived. The man was a one-armed forest race man, and the woman was a beautiful demon race woman with six eyes.

When the elder of the half-beast race turned his head and saw the two of them, his eyes almost popped out of their sockets.

"Gaia, the Celestial Beast!"

"Misharu, the Shadow of Twilight!"

Whether it's Gaia, the Earth Beast, or Michael, the Shadow of Twilight, they are both renowned figures in the forbidden zone. Among the half-step Celestial Realm experts, one ranks third and the other fifth. Killing ordinary half-step Celestial Realm experts is as easy as playing around.

"What exactly does the Red Moon Merchant Guild want by gathering seven of us who are at the half-step Celestial level?" Rexxar looked at Gaia, the Earth Beast, and Michael, the Shadow of Twilight, his heart filled with confusion.

With the seven of them working together, they could easily wipe out not only the disciples of the Obsidian Martial Arts School in the Dead Mountain Range, but also the major forces in the Mist Mountain region.

"Rhine! You've summoned us here so mysteriously, what do you want us to do?" Gaia, the one-armed Sky Beast, glanced around the room before his gaze fell directly on Rhine Manster, who was in charge of the operation.

The others present also looked at Rhine Manster, wondering what kind of medicine this commander of the Red Moon Merchant Guild was selling.

With seven half-step Celestial Realm experts among them, the Domain City had to take the situation seriously, especially since no Celestial Realm experts were appearing in the Domain City. Not to mention how cautious they were in their actions; one might think they were going to attack the Domain City.

"What else could I have asked you to come here for? Of course, it's to deal with a powerful enemy." Rhine Manster looked at the curious crowd and said calmly.

"A formidable enemy? That one?" Twilight Shadow Michael couldn't help but tease, "Or do you want us to teach those people from Misty Mountain City a lesson?"

“How could that be? I want to live a few more years.” Rhine Manster shook his head. “The commission for this time has already been stated: Obsidian Martial Arts School.”

"Rhine! Are you senile? You've brought us here for a martial arts school that's only just made a name for itself, or do you just not take us seriously?" Gaia, the Heavenly Beast, glared at him.

As experts at the half-step Celestial Realm, they disdained to take action against many minor forces. The disciples of the Obsidian Martial Arts Academy had only managed to repel the Dragon Hunting Legion, and the academy master had only killed Mo Xiao, one of the Seven Guardians of the Smiling Skull. Asking them to join forces was simply an insult to them.

Those present, including Smiling Skull and the two half-step Celestials from Earth Star Pharmaceuticals, also agreed with what Gaia, the Heavenly Beast, said.

"You can see for yourselves."

Rhein Manster glanced at everyone, then tapped his smartwatch to send the information from his recent investigation to everyone present.

As everyone clicked to view the information, even Rexxar gasped in shock.

"How can this be!"

(End of this chapter)