High Martial Arts: Liver Becomes the Master of the Universe

Chapter 105 Reencounter with Zhou Heyuan, the Shock of the New King
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The next morning.

Qin Feng arrived at the rooftop terrace of the North Crown Building on time.

Lin Yue was already waiting there. Today, she wasn't wearing power armor, but rather a smart black combat suit, which accentuated her tall and powerful figure.

Beside her, a small, silver aircraft with a sleek, futuristic design was parked.

"Let's go."

Lin Yue spoke concisely and took the lead in stepping into the aircraft.

The aircraft's interior space is small, with only four seats.

After Lin Yue set the destination, it entered autopilot mode, silently took off, turned into a silver light, and disappeared into the horizon.

"Qiming Leichi is a dangerous place for me, the Morning Star, but also a treasure place."

Inside the aircraft, Lin Yue took the initiative to introduce herself to Qin Feng.

"It is located at the highest peak of Qimingxing, at the summit of Leishan Mountain, at an altitude of 8,900 meters. It is shrouded in violent thunderclouds all year round, and it is safe to enter only during the seven days each month when the magnetic field is most stable."

"Within the Thunder Pool, countless years of lightning tempering have formed a large number of natural 'Thunder Crystals'. Thunder Crystals are products of spiritual energy gathered in a special sequence under extreme high pressure and special magnetic field conditions. Their energy is extremely violent and can directly act on the most basic genetic structure of a living organism, cleansing impurities and enhancing potential. For martial artists, they are supreme treasures for tempering physical aptitude."

"This thing must be very valuable, right?"

Qin Feng asked.

"of course."

Lin Yue nodded. "An entry ticket to the Enlightenment Thunder Pool costs ten million Imperial Coins plus three hundred Imperial Contribution Points on the official exchange. Usually, it's powerful martial artists who exchange for and purchase these tickets for the most outstanding descendants of their families."

Ten million Imperial Coins, plus three hundred contribution points!
Qin Feng felt a chill run down his spine.

He knew without even thinking that Imperial Contribution Points were far harder to obtain than Imperial Coins.

This opportunity was far more valuable than he had imagined.

During the conversation, the aircraft had already reached its destination.

Looking out through the porthole, a magnificent and breathtaking scene unfolds before my eyes.

The endless snow-capped mountains spread out at your feet, like a silver ocean.

At the edge of the field of vision, a majestic peak, whose grandeur defies description, rises like a sharp sword piercing the sky.

At the summit of the giant peak, there was a thick layer of thunderclouds as dark as ink, within which electric snakes danced wildly, and purple lightning flashed from time to time, as if gods and demons were roaring within, exuding a terrifying aura of destruction.

The aircraft slowly descended and stopped outside a large camp at the foot of Leishan Mountain.

Stepping out of the aircraft, a thin layer of air, mixed with the scent of ice, snow, and ozone, hit me.

Qin Feng looked up at the giant peak shrouded in thunderclouds, feeling the immense pressure emanating from the heavens and earth, and couldn't help but sigh.

"A masterpiece of craftsmanship, nothing more."

Lin Yue stood beside him, but smiled faintly upon hearing this.

"When you finally set foot on the sea of ​​stars in the future, you will see even more magnificent wonders than this."

Her gaze seemed to pierce through the clouds, looking towards the endless depths of space: "The magnificent and dreamlike Genesis Nebula, the black hole mirror that distorts spacetime, the feast of light and heat created by a supernova explosion... the wonders of the universe far exceed your imagination."

"Ah."

Qin Feng nodded emphatically, his eyes filled with longing.

Lin Yue led him through the camp, and after verifying his identity and admission ticket information with the fully armed staff at the camp entrance, they were able to enter the camp smoothly.

A considerable number of people had already gathered inside the camp; at a rough glance, there were at least a hundred.

They were clearly divided into dozens of small groups.

Each group consists of one or two high-level martial artists with unfathomable auras, leading one or more young boys and girls.

Those high-level martial artists exuded a powerful sense of oppression with every move they made.

But Qin Feng could sense that the vast majority of them were much weaker than Teacher Lin Yue.

The strength of the boys and girls who were brought along varied greatly.

Even the strongest one only has a vitality index of 20.0.

Most people hover around 10.0, and there are even a few who seem to be only at the level of a first-level martial artist.

Among them were students from other martial arts high schools in Qimingxing, and some had even graduated from martial arts high schools and came with their parents.

“Any student from Qiming No. 1 High School would be an absolute standout among their peers.”

For the first time, Qin Feng had such a direct understanding of the strength of his school.

Just as he was observing his surroundings, a voice filled with surprise and uncertainty suddenly came from not far away.

"Qin...Qin Feng?" Qin Feng looked in the direction of the voice and saw a familiar face. He was stunned for a moment, then smiled.

It was his junior high school classmate, Zhou Heyuan.

At this moment, Zhou Heyuan was standing with several boys and girls of similar age.

He was much taller and stronger than he was in junior high school, and his face carried a maturity that came with experience. Clearly, he was already a warrior who had been on the battlefield and even killed living beings.

Upon seeing Qin Feng, Zhou Heyuan was stunned for a moment. After confirming that he hadn't misread him, he rushed over with great joy.

"Qin Feng! Holy crap! It really is you!"

He gave Qin Feng a big bear hug, his face full of joy at their reunion.

After exchanging pleasantries for a few moments, Zhou Heyuan pulled Qin Feng aside and excitedly introduced him to his companions: "See! I told you I wasn't bragging! This is the classmate I told you about from junior high, the 'Newcomer King' of this year's Qimingxing Inter-School League—Qin Feng!"

The boys and girls behind him looked on with shock and admiration upon hearing this.

"Holy crap! He Yuan, he really is your classmate! I thought you were just bragging to us!"

A boy exclaimed.

"Idol! I actually met my idol in person!"

One girl's eyes lit up, and her face flushed with excitement.

Hearing his companions' exclamations, Zhou Heyuan's face broke into an incredibly proud smile. He laughed heartily and patted Qin Feng's shoulder forcefully: "I told you long ago, I, Zhou Heyuan, never lie! The Rising Star King of Qiming is my classmate! Back when our Vitality Index was less than 1.0, we trained together at the Extreme Martial Arts Gym!"

After showing off, he asked expectantly, "By the way, Qin Feng, how's your strength now? Let me tell you, I've improved a lot in the past two months, my vitality index has reached 8.9!"

Qin Feng smiled at his eager look for praise and said, "Not bad, less than 20.0."

"..."

The smile on Zhou Heyuan's face froze instantly.

His eyes widened as if he had heard something unbelievable, and he stammered, "No... less than twenty? Does that mean nineteen-something?!"

"Ah."

Their conversation, though not loud, was clearly heard by everyone around them.

In an instant, the eyes of dozens of small groups throughout the camp focused on Qin Feng.

"Is he Qin Feng, the 'Rising Star King'?"

"I heard he came from humble beginnings, had no connections, and climbed his way up entirely on his own. He's a ruthless guy!"

"In less than four months, he has grown from an ordinary freshman to someone who can defeat top high school sophomores. Now his vitality index is almost 20.0... This talent is terrifying."

Admiration, curiosity, scrutiny, envy... all sorts of gazes converged upon him.

Many high-level martial artists who brought their own disciples made no attempt to use Qin Feng as a role model.

"Look at them! And look at you! How many resources did you feed them from a young age? And now you only have a fraction of your life force left? Aren't you ashamed!"

"Take note! This is a true genius! He relies on his own hard work and struggle, not on his family!"

"If you had half the effort Qin Feng put in, you'd be a level two martial artist by now! All you do is slack off all day!"

In an instant, a chorus of exasperated reprimands echoed through the camp, causing the once spirited "second-generation martial arts students" to lower their heads and look at the calm young man surrounded by the crowd with a mixture of respect and fear.

They had all watched the Qiming School League and knew how formidable Qin Feng was.

Putting everything else aside, among the young men and women present, few have even reached a minor level of mastery in killing techniques, while Qin Feng had already mastered them during the league season!
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Just as Qin Feng's appearance caused a stir in the camp, a staff member in a silver-gray uniform with a calm demeanor walked up to the high platform in the center of the camp.

His voice reached everyone's ears clearly.

"Everyone, please be quiet. I am the person in charge of the opening of the Enlightenment Thunder Pool. Before the Thunder Pool is officially opened, I need to explain a few important points to you."

The once noisy campsite fell silent instantly. Everyone turned their attention to the high platform.

"Later, once the magnetic field at the summit of Thunder Mountain stabilizes and the thunderclouds dissipate, dedicated guides will lead all qualified trial participants to climb Thunder Mountain and enter the Enlightenment Thunder Pool."

"I need to emphasize the first and most important point here."

The staff member's tone became extremely serious, "The 'Thunder Crystals' in the Enlightenment Thunder Pool possess extremely violent energy. Each trial participant has different physical aptitudes and mental fortitude, and therefore can withstand vastly different amounts of Thunder Crystals. During the absorption process, if you feel that your body or mind has reached its limit and you can no longer continue, you must immediately inform the guide beside you! They will immediately remove you from the Thunder Pool. Remember, immediately! Otherwise, there will be irreversible damage, or even danger to your life!"

His sharp gaze swept over every boy and girl present, repeatedly emphasizing, "This is no joke. To act recklessly is tantamount to suicide!"

This stern warning caused many young faces present to instinctively tense up, their relaxed expressions vanishing and replaced by solemnity.

The staff then pointed to a huge black stone monument, several meters high, next to the camp.

The stone tablet is carved entirely from an unidentified rock, its surface as smooth as a mirror, appearing ancient and solemn against the backdrop of the snow.

The stone tablet was densely engraved with countless golden names, followed by numbers.

(End of this chapter)