High Martial Arts: Liver Becomes the Master of the Universe

Chapter 143 Monster-Level Body, The Shock of Canaan Tower! (Sixth update, bonus chapter for monthly votes)

The huge commotion caused by Qin Feng gradually subsided.

From this moment on, the name "Qin Feng" no longer simply represents "the rising star," but is completely equated with words like "monster," "demon," and "inhuman."

The way people looked at him changed from initial scrutiny and surprise to a complex mix of awe and a hint of alienation.

Qin Feng didn't pay any attention to this.

He simply walked back to the group calmly, nodded slightly to the stunned Tie Mu, Lei Meng, and the others, and gave them a gentle smile.

It was as if the "monster" that had just ignited the entire venue had nothing to do with him.

The more nonchalant he appeared, the more unfathomable he seemed to others.

The test of physical potential, after experiencing this huge uproar, is also coming to an end soon.

The final statistics were quickly displayed on the light screen in the center of the square.

[The third assessment – ​​physical potential test – has yielded the following results:]

Total participants: 417,322

[Number of people who passed: 417,322]

Number of eliminated: 0

[Potential Level Distribution:]

[Gold Standard Human Level I: 1,156 people]

[Gold Standard Human Level II: 128 people]

[Gold Standard Human Level III: 13 people]

[Beyond the Gold Standard Human Level III: 1 person (Data overflow, unable to be accurately rated)]

……

Looking at this data, the surviving geniuses felt a mix of emotions.

On the one hand, the fact that no one was eliminated in this assessment gave them a slight sense of relief.

On the other hand, the crystal-clear hierarchy pyramid, like a mirror, starkly revealed the talent gap between them, putting immense pressure on many.

More than a thousand Gold Level I, over a hundred Gold Level II, a dozen Gold Level III... and that one unique, unclassifiable "monster".

These are the most outstanding geniuses selected from billions of educational planets!
Just as everyone was lost in thought, the volunteer martial artist's voice rang out again, devoid of any emotion, announcing the start of the next assessment.

"Now, we will proceed with the fourth test—climbing the Heavenly Ladder."

"This assessment is designed to test your mental strength, not your mental aptitude. As you ascend the Heavenly Ladder, you will experience increasing mental pressure, gradually building up from weak to strong."

His gaze swept over the more than 400,000 focused faces in the audience, and his tone carried a meaningful warning.

"Please don't worry too much."

"All advanced martial arts schools in the Canaan Star System have explicit regulations requiring students to consistently practice the 'Emperor's Meditation Method,' which was personally promulgated by the Imperial Family. This meditation method is not only for increasing your cultivation speed, but its core function is to temper and solidify your spiritual power, laying the most solid foundation for you to reach higher realms in the future."

"Therefore, if you have never neglected your practice of the Emperor's Meditation Method in the past years, this hurdle will be easy for you. Otherwise..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but the warning he conveyed was already self-evident.

"If you, in your pursuit of rapid power enhancement, presumptuously abandon the practice of this most basic and important foundational method, then you will most likely fail this test."

These words caused many students' expressions to change slightly.

Qin Feng, however, understood perfectly.

This is similar to those students in martial arts high school who only focused on martial arts training and completely disdained studying humanities. They always thought that as long as their fists were hard enough and their strength was great enough, they could solve all problems.

Little did they know that on the true path of martial arts, any weakness could become the last straw that breaks the camel's back one day.

Mental strength is the most easily overlooked yet crucial foundation.

At that moment, on the black platform, Instructor Yu Han, who had been silent all along, finally made a move.

He slowly stretched out his hand, palm facing upwards.

Within his palm, space slightly distorted, and a point of white light rapidly expanded.

The next second, a magnificent staircase, carved entirely from an unknown white jade and radiating a soft glow, appeared out of thin air in the center of the square.

This heavenly staircase isn't very high; you can see the end at a glance. It has exactly one hundred layers of white jade steps, no more and no less.

It floated there silently, yet it exuded a majestic and awe-inspiring aura, as if it came from the depths of the ancient universe.

This is the ladder to heaven.

"The fourth assessment is now officially beginning. All examinees, please ascend the Heavenly Ladder in an orderly manner."

At a single command, over 400,000 geniuses sprang into action once more.

They lined up and took turns stepping onto the first white jade steps.

Qin Feng followed the crowd and stepped onto the platform.

The moment he stepped onto the heavenly ladder, an invisible, heavy pressure surged from all directions like a tide, pouring directly into his spiritual sea.

This pressure is not physical, but a purely psychological oppression.

It's like an invisible hand, trying to crush your will, disrupt your thinking, and make you feel fear, confusion, and even the urge to give up.

"I see."

Qin Feng understood. Although the pressure was immense, it was nothing compared to his mental strength, which had become incredibly resilient under the dual tempering of the "Emperor's Meditation Method" and the "Great Sun Visualization Method."

He didn't even change his expression; he simply started climbing, unhurriedly.

First floor, second floor, third floor...

With each level you ascend, the mental pressure increases exponentially.

The square soon presented a completely different scene.

Some people, like Qin Feng, walk with ease and composure, as if strolling in their own backyard.

Some people, however, began to struggle after climbing more than ten floors, their faces turning pale and large beads of sweat appearing on their foreheads.

Their bodies trembled involuntarily, as if they were carrying an invisible mountain on their backs.

"what--!"

Finally, at the twentieth floor, the first student who couldn't take it anymore let out a miserable scream of despair.

His eyes lost their luster, his body went limp, and he tumbled down the steps.

A soft light lifted him up and gently carried him to the elimination zone in the square.

His failure was like toppling the first domino.

Immediately afterwards, screams and groans rose and fell.

One student after another reached the limit of their mental strength at different heights, such as the thirtieth, fortieth, and fiftieth floors, only to have their wills ruthlessly crushed by that invisible pressure, and were eliminated.

Like their comrades who had failed in actual combat, their faces were filled with regret and resentment.

Only at this moment did they truly understand how short-sighted and foolish their decision to abandon the practice of the "Emperor's Meditation Method" in pursuit of temporary cultivation speed had been.

However, there is no medicine for regret in this world.

As Qin Feng effortlessly stepped onto the hundredth white jade staircase and looked down at the struggling masses below, the fourth test gradually came to an end.

The final result once again drew everyone's attention.

Of the more than 400,000 geniuses who were originally left, nearly a quarter were eliminated in this round!

Around 100,000 candidates were rejected because their mental strength did not meet the requirements!

When they walked out of the square in a dejected manner, just like the losers before them, only the final 300,000 victors remained on the field.

The brutal selection process continues.

"The fifth test is the killing technique test."

The voices of the volunteer martial artist didn't give the remaining people much time to reflect.

"Assessment requirements: Master at least one killing technique that has reached the 'perfect' level."

"Please come forward and demonstrate your most powerful killing technique to the volunteers in charge of testing."

This assessment poses virtually no difficulty for the 300,000 exceptional talents who have overcome numerous obstacles to reach this point.

Killing techniques are the foundation of a martial artist's existence.

If you can't even produce a single killing technique at the perfect level, then it's impossible to pass the first two brutal practical tests.

The students took turns stepping forward to practice their killing techniques in front of the volunteers in charge of testing.

Swords flashed and fists whistled.

The entire square was instantly filled with a fierce and murderous aura.

It is worth mentioning that when it was Qin Feng's turn, as well as those nearly one hundred top geniuses who had demonstrated "Control Realm" strength in the previous battles, they all chose to keep a low profile.

Qin Feng simply practiced the "Fierce Owl Style" from the "Fierce Bird Fist Technique" to perfection and easily passed the test.

He was unwilling to reveal too much of his hand in this situation.

The other truly intelligent people also understood the principle that "the tallest tree in the forest will be felled by the wind," and chose to conceal their talents.

With this, all five assessments have concluded.

When the last student finished the test, a rare smile finally appeared on the face of the volunteer, Wu Zhe.

He faced the last 300,000 surviving geniuses on the field, his voice loud and powerful.

"Congratulations, you exceptional individuals from all corners of the universe!"

"From this moment on, you have officially become a part of Canaan Star Martial Arts University!"

May you all enjoy great military success!

These words were like a thunderclap, exploding in the ears of every survivor.

The pent-up excitement, exhilaration, and joy erupted like a volcano in that instant!
"We made it!"

"Hahaha! I'm a student at Canaan Star Martial Arts University now!"

"Waaaaah... It was so hard..."

Cheers, shouts, and even tears of joy echoed throughout the square.

They embraced tightly, sharing this hard-won, life-changing joy.

A genuine smile appeared on Qin Feng's face.

From Qiming No.1 High School to Canaan Starry Sky Martial Arts University.

He finally stepped onto this broader stage.

【Ding! 】

A crisp notification sound rang in his mind.

Your personal terminal permissions have been updated.

[The ownership of the subspace network has been changed to: Canaan Space Wuda - Private Domain.]

You have received a new email. Please check your inbox.

With a thought, Qin Feng opened his personal terminal.

A golden virtual letter bearing the emblem of Wuhan University of Technology in Canaan Starry Sky was quietly floating in front of him.

He reached out and tapped the screen.

[Dear Qin Feng:]

[We are delighted to learn that you have passed our school's rigorous examinations with outstanding results and have officially become a student of Canaan Star Martial Arts University. The entire faculty and student body of our school extend our warmest congratulations!]

The universe is vast, and humanity's journey is fraught with peril. The road ahead is long and fraught with danger. May you, in this sacred land of martial arts, remain true to your original aspirations, strive forward with determination, diligently cultivate your skills, and achieve success as soon as possible, contributing your strength to the rise and continuation of our human race!

May you have great military success!

[—Canaan Starry Sky Martial Arts University Admissions Office]

Following the brief congratulations was an attachment.

Qin Feng opened the attachment, which contained only a thin piece of virtual paper with a line of text written in an ancient font.

[Canaan Starry Sky Martial Arts University Regulations]

Betrayal of humanity is strictly forbidden. Those who violate this rule will be hunted down for eternity by all the powerful figures of the Canaan Star Martial Arts Academy!

This simple rule carries more weight than any complicated regulations, and evokes a profound sense of awe and reverence.

"Next, please choose your preferred mentor."

The volunteer martial artist's voice rang out again.

“You can send an application to become a student's mentor to any current faculty member through your personal terminal. Each new student has three opportunities to apply. If the mentor approves your application, you will receive instructions on your personal terminal to enter the mentor's private space.”

"If all three applications are unsuccessful, the system will randomly assign you a tutor. Neither the tutor nor the student will have the right to refuse."

Choose a mentor!

This is the most important step after enrolling.

Qin Feng acted almost without hesitation. Images flashed through his mind of Mr. Wu Shangfeng's relentless pressure, Ms. Lin Yue's earnest teachings, and Professor Gu Yue's unreserved sharing of knowledge at Qiming No. 1 High School. He deeply understood just how crucial a good mentor was to his growth.

He opened the list of tutors and directly entered that name into the search bar.

"Yu Han".

Then, he clicked "Submit Application".

Almost the instant he clicked the button, his personal terminal received a reply.

【Ding! 】

Your application to become an apprentice has been approved!

[Mentor Yu Han has agreed to accept you as a formal disciple.]

[Transferring you to your private domain...]

The speed was so fast that Qin Feng was slightly taken aback.

Meanwhile, the others in the square were not having it as easy as him.

"Sigh! I failed! I applied to be mentored by Yue Hong, but I was rejected!"

"Me too! I applied to mentor Mulin, and he rejected me instantly!"

Lei Meng walked over with a dejected look on his face: "Boss Qin Feng, who did you choose? Did it pass?"

"I chose Professor Yu Han and I passed."

Qin Feng answered truthfully.

"Holy crap! Instructor Yu Han! A galaxy-level powerhouse!"

Lei Meng's eyes widened in disbelief. "I also applied to be mentored by Yu Han, and I was rejected instantly... How can the difference between people be so vast?"

Tie Mu, who was standing to the side, walked over with a hint of joy on his face: "I passed too. I applied to be the mentor Lü Lan, a senior from our Qian Gang Military Academy."

Some are happy and some are sad.

Choosing and being chosen is inherently a two-way journey.

Just as everyone was busy choosing mentors, a magnificent shuttle, so large it blotted out the sky and full of streamlined beauty, silently hovered above the square.

"Attention all new students!"

"Please board the 'Voyager' shuttle immediately! I will lead you to your homeland—Canaan Star Martial Arts University—where you will study, cultivate, and live for the next hundreds, even thousands of years!"

As the volunteer martial artist's voice faded, the shuttle's hatch slowly opened, casting down a massive staircase of light.

Three hundred thousand new students, filled with boundless hopes and aspirations for the future, boarded the shuttle in an orderly fashion, as if on a pilgrimage.

The shuttle slowly started moving and steadily headed towards the ancient tower that stretched across the universe, several light-years high.
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The shuttle traveled smoothly through the deep vacuum of space.

Inside the cabin, there was an unusual silence.

The 300,000 outstanding individuals who emerged from the brutal selection process were like children stepping out of their homes for the first time, completely captivated by the magnificent and breathtaking view outside the porthole.

The shuttle's interior space was extremely spacious, enough to accommodate 300,000 new students, yet it still seemed to have plenty of room.

But at this moment, almost everyone was crowded in front of the huge panoramic porthole, holding their breath and looking up at their destination.

At the edge of their vision, the legendary Canaan Star Martial Arts University's main body—the Tower of Babel—occupies the entire starry sky with an unparalleled and domineering presence.

It's just too big.

Light-years in length!

It stood quietly in the center of the universe, as if it were the only support in this star field.

The tower is made of some kind of divine metal, giving it a deep and ancient dark gold color, and is engraved with mottled marks left by millions of years.

The magnificent nebula, with its myriad colors, is like a colorful ribbon wrapped around its waist.

Before it, even the most burning stars appear as insignificant as fireflies.

Countless stars revolve slowly around it, as if offering the most humble worship to this ancient and eternal monarch.

Qin Feng stood in the crowd, his gaze passing through the porthole to the towering pagoda, his heart pounding with excitement that lingered for a long time.

At that moment, he suddenly remembered Teacher Lin Yue.

He recalled what Teacher Lin Yue had said to him when he first saw that magnificent ocean of thunder formed by billions of lightning bolts at Qiming Thunder Pool.

"The universe is far larger than you can imagine. Thunder Pool may be beautiful, but it is nothing more than an insignificant speck of dust in this boundless universe."

At the time, Qin Feng agreed, but ultimately could not truly and personally grasp the real weight behind those words.

until today.

Until he approached and saw up close this towering structure that stretched across the universe and whose height was measured in light-years.

He finally understood how insignificant the magnificence he had witnessed at the Thunder Pool was compared to the true wonder of the universe before him.

If the beauty of Leichi is like the exquisite beauty of a bonsai that can be controlled, then this towering pagoda before us represents the wild, vast, unstoppable, and primal magnificence of the universe itself, which makes any life feel small and insignificant.

An indescribable surge of pride welled up within him.

At this moment, his martial arts heart seemed to be infected by the towering tower, becoming even more resolute.

Obscure and unknown, or famous throughout the world?!

He firmly chose the latter!
Time flies by.

The "Voyager" shuttle slowly decelerated as it approached the enormous, almost boundless base of the Tower of Babel.

Finally, the shuttle came to a smooth stop in front of a huge dock that was shimmering with guiding light.

"laugh--"

The hatch opened, and everyone filed out, stepping onto this legendary holy land of martial arts.

When they regained their footing and looked up, they were once again overwhelmed by the sight before them.

They were in a colossal hall whose magnificence was beyond description.

The dome of the main hall is so high that it seems to stretch to the horizon, resembling a real starry sky.

Countless enormous pillars, made of unknown materials, support this temple.

Directly in front of them was the main gate of Canaan Star Martial Arts University.

It was a towering gate, ten thousand meters high, cast from pure dark gold divine metal.

The door is carved with countless ancient totems depicting racial conflicts and the annihilation of stars.

A heavy, majestic aura, as if it had endured millions of years of blood and fire, swept over us, instilling a sense of awe in every newcomer.

After passing through the giant gate, the view suddenly opened up.

The first thing that catches the eye is an incredibly huge teleportation station.

Millions of giant teleportation portals, arranged like a honeycomb, constantly flashed with dazzling light.

A steady stream of students are emerging from those portals of light.

Some people are full of vigor, carrying the joy and fierceness of having just completed a task.

Some people, covered in blood, were helped out, or even carried out on stretchers, their faces etched with exhaustion and lingering fear.

Some people, in groups of three or five, were talking and laughing loudly, discussing their recent spoils.

Some people, all alone, silently wipe the blood off their weapons, their eyes as cold as ice.

This place is like a busiest transit point in a war, full of vitality, danger, opportunities and challenges, revealing the cruel yet free true nature of Canaan Starry Sky Martial Arts University to these new students without reservation.

Further in, beyond the teleportation stations, lies the true, vast, and official campus.

Countless buildings of various shapes float in mid-air, while all kinds of aircraft shuttle along fixed routes, creating a bustling scene full of futuristic science fiction.

The arrival of these new students naturally attracted the attention of the senior students who traveled back and forth between the teleportation stations.

"Hey, look, another batch of new junior students have arrived."

A burly man with a huge battle axe slung over his shoulder whistled and laughed as he spoke to his companion.

"Tsk tsk, they're all like newly hatched chicks, their eyes full of curiosity and confusion, just like we were back then."

"Hey, did you hear?"

Another well-informed student leaned over mysteriously, "I heard there's an incredible monster among this batch of freshmen. During the physical potential test, he literally blew up the testing chamber!"

"Holy crap?! Really? What does 'blew it all out' mean?"

The burly man carrying the battle axe looked incredulous.

"Absolutely true! A friend of mine who volunteers at the admissions office told me this himself. The data shows that guy's physical potential far exceeds the gold standard of human Level III. The similar model given by the system is... a cosmic behemoth in its embryonic stage!"

"puff--!"

The burly man nearly spat out a mouthful of saliva, his eyes widening like saucers. "Star... Starry Sky Beast? Are you kidding me? There's such a monster among the freshmen?"

"Who says it isn't?"

The student who spoke first shook his head with a sigh, "These younger generations are getting more and more impressive. The resources the Empire provides are definitely better than what we ate back then!"

The discussions among the senior students reached the ears of the freshmen, causing many to instinctively turn their gaze to Qin Feng, who stood calmly in the crowd, their eyes filled with awe.

Just then, the volunteer martial artist who had been leading them walked to the front of the group, clapped his hands, and attracted everyone's attention.

"Quiet!"

His voice reached everyone's ears clearly.

"Welcome to Canaan Tower. This is where you will study and live in the future, and where it all begins."

He pointed to the vast hall beneath his feet.

"Where you are now is the base of the Canaan Tower, which is also the official campus. But the towering giant tower above your heads, starting from the first floor, is no longer the campus, but the Challenge Zone, which belongs to each of you and is full of opportunities."

He paused, giving everyone time to process the information, and then began to introduce the core rules of this colossal tower in an extremely serious tone.

"You must remember the most important thing: the Tower of Canaan has a total of nine hundred and ninety-nine floors."

"From the first to the hundredth floor, you will face the phantom souls of a large number of Level 4 alien life forms among the tens of thousands of cosmic races recorded in the Imperial Database."

"From the 101st to the 200th floor, there are numerous phantom souls of level 5 life forms."

"And so on, up to the six hundredth floor, which is the soul phantom of a level nine life form. The above are the outer tower."

"The 601st floor and above are the outer tower."

"Because starting from the 601st floor, you will no longer face those alien races. What you will face is an even more terrifying enemy—the true peerless geniuses who have left their invincible legends in the 2.2 billion-year history of our Canaan Star Martial Arts University!"

"Their strength and their combat wisdom far surpass those of all the myriad races' phantoms on the previous six hundred levels!"

"Up to the 999th floor, you will be challenging these legendary predecessors who stand at the pinnacle of human martial arts history!"

"If you succeed in the challenge, you will leave behind a phantom image!"

"By the way, there isn't just one phantom on each floor. Only the 999th floor has one phantom. The number of phantoms on the other floors varies. Some have hundreds, and some have dozens."

"Canaan Tower is linked to the warp. It can be entered through the warp network, and like the Imperial Arena, if you fail and die, it will not affect the real world."

These words sent chills down the spines of all the new students.

Challenge the legends!

Surpass our predecessors!

This is the most brutal yet glorious path to growth that Canaan Starry Sky Martial Arts University has prepared for them!
"By clearing the tower, you can gain a huge amount of 'contribution points'."

The volunteer martial artist's voice was full of allure, "Of course, to obtain all of this, you must have sufficient strength."

He then changed the subject and began to explain some basic life information.

"As for your personal living areas and exclusive martial arts training rooms, the school has already allocated them to you free of charge. You can log in to your personal terminal and find the specific coordinates in your instructor's private domain."

"The Imperial Mission System and the Campus Mission System are now open to you. You are free to accept any missions that interest you, and you will receive contribution points upon completion. However..."

His tone turned serious again.

"I must remind you that the school will not provide any protection for your lives during this mission. Your lives are your own responsibility."

"As for all the resources you need for your cultivation, such as pills, rare and precious materials, and advanced cultivation techniques, the school will not provide them. You will need to use your own contribution points or Imperial Coins to purchase them at the 'Imperial Trading Post' on campus."

These words perfectly demonstrate the core principles of Canaan Starry Sky Martial Arts University: freedom, cruelty, and absolute fairness.

This place doesn't support idlers, much less hothouse flowers.

If you want something, you have to fight and strive for it with your own hands!

After explaining everything, the volunteer warrior gave an Imperial military salute to the 300,000 new students.

"My mission is now complete. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors."

After saying that, he turned and left, disappearing into the crowd.

Three hundred thousand new students stood still, digesting the massive amount of information they had just received.

In everyone's eyes, an unprecedented flame called "ambition" and "desire" ignited.

Qin Feng was no exception.

(End of this chapter)