High Martial Arts: Liver Becomes the Master of the Universe

Chapter 147: Passing the test, battling Canaan Tower again, gaining contribution points (Third update, requesting monthly votes~)

Qin Feng turned his gaze to Xiong Yanfu, Lei Meng, and Tie Mu across from him.

as predicted.

These three equally proud and ambitious "general-level" geniuses, after a brief moment of contemplation, all revealed identical smiles on their faces, smiles brimming with challenge and high morale.

"hey-hey."

Xiong Yanfu scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "Um... I also applied for the 'Fearless Battle Group'."

"Same!"

Lei Meng followed closely behind, patting his muscular chest forcefully, and said in a deep voice, "If we're going to add something, let's add the strongest one! It's free to try anyway, what if we pass?"

Finally, Temu, though he didn't speak, silently showed everyone the cold, automated reply email from the "Fearless Battle Group Joining Application Office" on his personal terminal.

The answer is self-evident.

Four people, four applications, with a remarkably consistent goal.

—Canaan Starry Sky Martial Arts University, ranked number one, Fearless Battle Group!
"Ha ha ha ha--!"

After seeing each other's choices, the four of them smiled at each other and, without prior arrangement, burst into hearty laughter full of youthful spirit.

Perhaps this is the tacit understanding between geniuses, and also their pride.

Even if they have just experienced the "beating" of society, and have to sweep the streets and do manual labor for a mere few dozen contribution points;

Even though they are well aware that there is still a huge gap between them and those real senior students.

However, the pride and unwillingness to lag behind that belonged to "generals" in their bones has not been completely worn down by this cruel reality.

Since we're going to choose, we should naturally choose the strongest one!

"Alright! Since we all have the same goal, let's go now and see what the number one ranked battle group is all about!"

Xiong Yanfu proposed with great enthusiasm.

"go!"

Lei Meng and Tie Mu responded immediately.

The four of them acted immediately, paying the bill and leaving.

They opened the navigation system on their personal terminals and entered the coordinates of the "Fearless" zone.

However, they discovered that the place was extremely far from their "God of Cookery" district.

Even the fastest on-campus public aircraft takes several hours to reach.

"Too far."

Lei Meng said.

"What are you afraid of?"

Xiong Yanfu chuckled and pointed to a public teleportation point not far away, "Don't forget, we're currently inside the Canaan Star Martial Arts University campus. As long as we don't leave the area of ​​this base, we can use subspace teleportation freely!"

As he spoke, he skillfully operated his personal terminal.

"Go away!"

As he pressed the confirmation button, a silver-white teleportation halo filled with spatial energy fluctuations instantly lit up beneath the feet of the four people.

The next second, the surrounding scenery shattered and reformed instantly, like broken glass.

When their vision cleared again, they found themselves in a vast, entirely new area filled with imposing, iron-clad buildings.

This is the "Fearless" zone.

Unlike the bustling "God of Cookery" district, which is full of life, everything here seems to have been born for war.

The architectural style of the entire area presents a rugged and tough military fortress style.

The massive arsenal billowed thick smoke; on the vast training ground, deafening explosions and shouts echoed intermittently.
In the sky, what flies by are no longer those small and exquisite public aircraft, but armed shuttles painted with the insignia of the "Dauntless" battle group, full of streamlined killing aesthetics.

The constant flow of martial artists put immense pressure on Qin Feng and his companions.

Everyone here, regardless of gender, exudes a chilling and sharp aura that seems almost tangible.

Their eyes were sharp as knives, and their steps were steady as mountains, as if they were about to rush to the battlefield of blood and fire at any moment.

What's even more terrifying is that their auras are all extremely powerful.

Qin Feng could even sense that several figures that flashed past him had vitality indices far exceeding his own.

"Wow... are all the people here this fierce?"

Lei Meng couldn't help but mutter something under his breath, his voice filled with shock.

The four dared not linger there and immediately followed the navigation to find a magnificent building in the center of the area, which looked like a giant black sword piercing the sky.

—Fearless Battle Group, Assessment Headquarters.

They walked through the gate and arrived at a spacious and bright reception hall.

A rather young-looking senior student on duty, who was sitting behind the counter idly scrolling through the screen, lazily raised his eyelids.

"Is something wrong?"

"Hello, senior."

Xiong Yanfu immediately put on a smile, stepped forward, and said, "We are freshmen who just received the notice of joining the Youth League. We would like to ask what the specific process of the assessment is?"

"Oh? A freshman?"

A hint of interest appeared on the face of the senior student on duty.

He looked the four of them up and down, then asked, "What level of martial artist are you? Have you submitted an application on your personal terminal?"

"Yes, senior, I've submitted them all."

Xiong Yanfu quickly replied, "We are all freshmen who have been enrolled for less than a year, and we are currently all level four martial artists."

Upon hearing the words "Level 4 Martial Artist," the senior student unconsciously raised his eyebrows slightly.

He leaned back in his chair, glanced at the four of them with a slightly scrutinizing look, and then said unhurriedly:

"Well... I need to make this clear to you beforehand. In principle, our 'Fearless Battle Group' does not recruit Level 4 martial artists. After all, the missions of the battle group, whether internal or external, are all very dangerous. In most cases, Level 4 martial artists are not even able to protect themselves, and recruiting them would only make them cannon fodder."

These words were like a bucket of cold water poured over their heads, instantly freezing the smiles on Xiong Yanfu and Lei Meng's faces.

"But..."

The senior student then changed the subject, a playful smile playing on his lips. "In principle, it's not allowed, but in practice, it is. Rules are rigid, but people are flexible. Our 'Fearless Battle Group' may not accept ordinary people, but we never reject true geniuses."

He held up two fingers.

"You can join our 'Fearless Battle Group' as a Level 4 martial artist, but you must meet the following two conditions simultaneously."

"First, killing techniques. You must master at least six killing techniques, reaching the 'perfect' level of first-class killing techniques. Alternatively, one of your killing techniques must have broken through the 'perfect' level and reached the 'mastery' level."

"Second, physical aptitude. Your physical potential must reach 'Gold Standard Human Level I' or above."

“We will conduct on-site testing immediately for both of these conditions. If either one is not met, you can turn around and leave now.”

His words were firm and unequivocal, leaving no room for negotiation whatsoever.

Instantly, Lei Meng and Xiong Yanfu's expressions completely fell apart.

Both of them, whether in terms of their killing techniques or their physical potential, were far from meeting these two demanding conditions.

Meanwhile, Tie Mu, standing to the side, frowned, a look of regret on his face.

His physical potential had already reached "Gold Standard Human Level I" during the entrance examination, thus meeting the second condition.

However, in terms of killing techniques, he has only cultivated five killing techniques to the point of perfection at present.

Just one more subject to be covered!
However, if he spends a few more months cultivating the sixth killing technique to perfection, he can rightfully pass the assessment and join the number one ranked battle group of the Canaan Star Martial Arts Academy!
But now, he can only be turned away.

Just as the three were feeling either frustrated or regretful, Qin Feng's voice rang out.

"Senior, I meet the requirements and can get tested on-site right now."

The one speaking was Qin Feng.

"Oh?"

A genuine look of curiosity and surprise appeared on the face of the senior student on duty.

He looked at Qin Feng with great interest and nodded.

"Great! It's good to be confident. Tell me your name and student ID number so I can check your enrollment information."

"Qin Feng, student ID GY173291001."

When Qin Feng gave his name, the senior student on duty only felt that the name sounded somewhat familiar.

He entered the name into the query system and saw Qin Feng's entrance exam results pop up on the screen. His lips twitched violently.

His eyes changed instantly.

He subconsciously muttered to himself:

"Holy crap...where did this monster come from?"

"This...this physical aptitude is just too damn outrageous..."

He suddenly raised his head, gave Qin Feng a smile that looked more like a grimace, and waved his hand.

"Ahem... Um, Junior Brother Qin Feng, right? I won't test your physical aptitude. Just kidding, you're the kind of guy who blew up the testing chamber during the entrance exam, your data is definitely accurate."

"Why don't you just practice your killing technique?"

He stood up and made a "please" gesture.

"Just practice in the dedicated martial arts room over there. I can accurately judge the level of your killing technique."

"it is good."

Qin Feng nodded without saying anything more.

The four followed the senior whose attitude had completely changed, and arrived at a pure white, futuristic martial arts room.

Qin Feng walked to the center of the arena, and with a thought, the level-four alloy spear that had been with him for a long time appeared in his hand.

He didn't act immediately, but instead closed his eyes and adjusted his breathing.

When he opened his eyes again, an incomparably sharp and terrifying killing intent, as if it could tear the whole world apart, suddenly erupted from his body!

He used the fierce bird footwork technique, and his figure disappeared from the spot in an instant, like a ghost!

The next second, he appeared at the other end of the martial arts room, in front of the black humanoid target made of special energy-absorbing material, which was specifically used to test attack strength.

The spear in his hand transformed into a deadly black lightning bolt!

"The Shadow Chaser!"

call out!
This shot was incredibly fast and incredibly sharp!

Not even the slightest sound of something breaking through the air was heard!
The tip of the gun struck the human-shaped target's forehead with perfect precision.

"Mastery of the Realm!"

"What a gun!"

Upon witnessing this scene, the senior student on duty could no longer remain calm.

His eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he exclaimed in admiration!
Lei Meng and Tie Mu, who were standing behind him, had already witnessed Qin Feng's superb marksmanship on the previous battlefield, but now, feeling that terrifying killing intent that seemed to freeze their souls again at such close range, they were still deeply shocked.

As for Xiong Yanfu, who was standing to the side, this was the first time he had ever so directly experienced the "realm of control".

Looking at that imposing figure holding a gun, only one thought remained in his mind—this was the insurmountable chasm between himself and the truly top-tier geniuses!
Mastering the realm is too difficult.

It requires not only the skill of grinding and polishing, but also that rare flash of inspiration!
"Alright, alright! That's enough! That's enough!"

The senior student on duty waved his hand repeatedly, indicating that Qin Feng could put away his spear.

His face was beaming with a warm smile.

"Junior Brother Qin Feng, that one shot was enough! I declare that you have passed the test perfectly!"

He immediately took out a data board and began processing Qin Feng's membership application.

"Come on, register your student ID and some personal information. From now on, you are a glorious member of our 'Fearless Battle Group'!"

"correct."

As he operated the system, he added, "According to our guild's rules, every newcomer who passes the entry assessment will receive a reward of 10 contribution points. The system will deposit that directly into your personal account shortly, so please check your account."

"it is good."

Qin Feng nodded slightly, a surge of joy in his heart.

10 contribution points credited!
Comfortable.

After he registered all his personal information, his personal terminal immediately received several new notifications.

In addition to the notification of the 10 contribution points being credited to his account, a brand new "Dauntless Warband Exclusive Private Domain" with an icon of a giant sword burning with flames appeared in his application list.

In his private domain, he can view the public information of all members of the battle group, accept exclusive internal missions for the battle group, and freely team up and communicate with countless powerful senior students.

"Junior Qin Feng, as your senior, I have a few words to remind you."

After the formalities were completed, the senior student on duty became even more earnest and earnest.

"If you're going to take on missions in the future, I personally suggest that you team up with members of our battle group. Although the contribution points you get from completing missions in a team will be less than those you get from solo missions due to the distribution of resources, it's safer overall."

"You need to understand that the school doesn't care about the lives or deaths of students during missions. Every year, countless self-proclaimed geniuses die in various missions because of their recklessness. This is an extremely cruel law, the rules and regulations the school uses to train its students."

"But our battle group will take care of it!"

His words were filled with the powerful confidence and pride that belonged to the "Fearless Battle Group".

"If you really encounter a difficult task that you can't handle alone, you can even spend a certain amount of contribution points to post a 'Warband Bodyguard' mission in the Warband's private domain. At that time, there will naturally be powerful senior players who will take your mission and take you with them. Guaranteeing that you will come back alive is absolutely no problem."

"Of course, it all depends on how you calculate the costs and benefits. If you are absolutely confident in your abilities, then there's nothing wrong with carrying it out alone."

"Remember, at Canaan Star Martial Arts University, safety is the top priority in everything."

"After all, we are still within the territory of the Empire, still in the 'newbie village'. When you finally step onto that bloody cosmic battlefield where you fight against all races, you will truly have to rely entirely on yourselves. There, even our most relied-upon warp teleportation will be unusable."

His words sent a slight chill down Qin Feng's spine.

It turns out that warp teleportation can only be used within the relatively stable and secure territory of an empire.

Once you leave the empire's protection and step into that dark forest filled with unknowns and dangers... then every step will be a true test of life and death.

No wonder Canaan Starry Sky Martial Arts University doesn't provide mission protection for its students.

Only warriors who have grown up in blood and fire can face the cruel battlefield of all races! When Qin Feng's medal, engraved with the emblem of a burning giant sword and representing his status as an official member of the "Fearless Battle Group," was personally pinned to his chest by the incredibly enthusiastic senior on duty, Xiong Yanfu, Lei Meng, and Tie Mu, standing to the side, all revealed sincere, pure envy and blessings in their eyes.

"Brother Qin, congratulations!"

Lei Meng was the first to step forward, patted Qin Feng on the shoulder forcefully, and said in a loud voice.

Although there was still a hint of frustration on his face from being eliminated, there was more openness and joy for his friends.

"As expected of you! The number one ranked battle group in the Canaan Star Martial Arts Tournament, you got in just like that!"

"Yes."

Xiong Yanfu also came over, shaking his head with a wry smile. "It seems the gap between us and you is much bigger than we imagined. Lei Meng and I are completely out of luck. We're going to try our luck with other top ten battle groups in a bit. Their recruitment standards should be slightly lower than 'Fearless.' If we still can't get in, there's nothing we can do but adjust our mindset and go back to our secluded cultivation."

Finally, Temu looked at Qin Feng, his eyes filled with high spirits.

"Qin Feng, wait for me."

He spoke each word with unwavering conviction.

"I'm going back to seclusion now! Once I've mastered the sixth killing technique to perfection, I'll definitely come back here and pass the test! I, Tiemu, will surely become a member of the 'Fearless Battle Group'!"

His words were resounding and filled with the indomitable spirit of a soldier.

Qin Feng nodded and said, "Next, I will first register for the 'Canaan Newcomer Cup' in a month. In these seven days, if I can find a suitable task, I will do it to earn some contribution points. If I can't find one, then I'll just skip it."

"it is good!"

"come on!"

"mutual encouragement!"

The four of them high-fived each other and set their short-term goals.

Then, everyone dispersed.

Xiong Yanfu and Lei Meng teamed up to challenge other top battle groups;
Tie Mu, not wanting to delay any longer, teleported back to his dormitory and began a new round of secluded cultivation.

Qin Feng also activated subspace teleportation, preparing to return to his "dormitory".

However, when the teleportation light faded, he found that he was not on the familiar floating island on the 1923rd floor of "Stargazing Cliff," but had been teleported to a public teleportation point in the "Stargazing Cliff" area.

A new notification also appeared on his personal terminal.

[Note: To ensure the absolute privacy and safety of students, all individual dormitory areas are equipped with space locks. Any unauthorized transmission, except to the occupant, will be blocked. Please return to your dormitory and verify your identity before entering.]

"I see."

Qin Feng understood.

After returning to that familiar, luxurious floating island, Qin Feng did not rush to find a mission.

He thought about it and realized that there were still seven days until the start of the "Canaan Newcomer Cup".

This amount of time is far too short compared to the months-long periods of secluded cultivation.

He disliked that his spiritual practice was interrupted by external affairs.

Since that's the case, why not...

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

Why not first try to conquer the Tower of Canaan that once caused him to suffer a crushing defeat!

He wanted to personally experience the extent of his transformative change brought about by his five months of arduous training and the surge in his vitality index to 50 points!

If you have any time left after completing the tower, take a look to see if there are any suitable short-term tasks that you can complete quickly to earn some contribution points.

With the plan set, he no longer hesitated.

"Hamer, help me choose the challenge: Canaan Tower, first floor, first battle."

"Command received. Connecting you to the warp virtual battlefield..."

……

There was a flash of white light.

The familiar, massive arena, filled with the smell of rust and gunpowder, appeared before Qin Feng once again.

Opposite him, the imposing figure, over three meters tall, who had once brought him endless oppression and powerlessness, slowly stood up once more.

Level 4, Green-skinned Kid!
It still has that signature "Waaagh!" smile, full of bloodlust and fanaticism.

He was still carrying that huge, crude, decapitation axe that seemed capable of splitting the heavens and the earth.

Everything seemed like a replay of the nightmare from five months ago.

However, this time, Qin Feng's state of mind was completely different.

His face was no longer etched with any solemnity or tension; instead, it exuded an absolute, all-encompassing confidence.

"Roar--!"

The green-skinned kid across from us made a move.

Like a cannonball, it instantly covered a distance of tens of meters.

The decapitation axe in his hand still shrieked as it tore through the air, and he brought it down with an incomparably brutal motion!

The same scene, the same move.

But in Qin Feng's eyes, the whole world had become completely different.

Last time, he only felt that the opponent's speed was so fast that his dynamic vision could hardly keep up with it, and he could only barely rely on his fighting instincts to make a blocking motion.

And now...

He felt that the green-skinned boy's movements were incredibly slow.

Yes, slowly.

He could even clearly see the other person's thick, green muscles trembling violently from running at high speed;

One can clearly see the subtle energy trails generated by swinging its massive decapitating axe;

It can be seen that within its seemingly perfect and powerful strike, there are at least seven or eight exploitable, fatal flaws!

Last time, he only felt that the opponent's strength was overwhelming and terrifying, enough to smash him and his gun into powder.

And now...

He simply and calmly raised the level-four alloy spear in his hand slightly upwards.

There were no fancy killer moves used, just the simplest and most direct parry.

clang--! ! !
A clear, melodious sound, like the ringing of a bell, resounded throughout the entire venue.

The massive cleaver that had once smashed his spear into a "U" shape was repelled the moment it touched his spear by an even more terrifying and concentrated force!
Qin Feng's body remained completely still, as steady as Mount Tai!

"Is this the improvement that comes after opening the two apertures?"

Qin Feng's heart was filled with enlightenment.

This is not just a simple increase in strength and speed.

It is also a leap in endurance, resilience, nerve reaction speed, and even dynamic vision, in all aspects, in multiple ways, and at the level of life!
"It's time to finish."

Qin Feng gave the green-skinned kid, who was momentarily stunned by the easy blocking of his full-force attack, no chance to react.

His footing faltered slightly.

The spear in his hand transformed into a black, furious dragon that swept across the battlefield!

"A thousand troops would flee in terror!"

boom--!
The unstoppable force, like a torrent of water, slammed into the green-skinned boy's waist and abdomen.

The burly figure didn't even have time to utter a proper cry before he was blasted away like a bowling pin. His massive body disintegrated in mid-air, turning into countless specks of light.

Relaxed and freehand.

One blow, instant kill!

[You have passed the first level of the Tower of Canaan, the first battle.]

[Contribution points rewarded: 1 point.]

Should we proceed with the second battle?

"Yes."

Qin Feng's answer was without the slightest hesitation.

……

The challenges that followed turned into a thoroughly satisfying and one-sided crushing defeat for Qin Feng, who had undergone a complete transformation.

In the second battle, the Green-skinned Technician was shot through the head.

In the third battle, the "War Boss" was shot three times, severing his tendons and then easily killing him.

In the fourth battle, the "Wonder Boy" used to be so proud of his bizarre mental attacks, but they were like a gentle breeze in front of his "Favored Nail," and he smashed them with a single punch after getting close.

……

He swept through the enemy lines with unstoppable momentum.

Those various level-four green-skinned units that were once unattainable in his eyes are now as fragile as paper in the face of his "Mastery Realm" marksmanship and absolute strength with a life force index of up to 50 points.

Until he fought his eleventh battle.

The pressure started to appear.

The opponent in the eleventh battle is a [Tank Killer Kid].

In its hands, there were no longer cold weapons, but a huge rocket launcher full of violent aesthetics.

The high-explosive rockets it fired were extremely powerful; each one was enough to cause Qin Feng's protective aura to shake violently.

Qin Feng expended considerable effort, relying on his speed far exceeding that of his opponent, to successfully close the distance and kill him after several close calls.

From that battle onward, every subsequent battle became far more difficult.

In the fifteenth battle, the [Rampaging Boar Rider]'s terrifying impact forced him to temporarily retreat.

In the eighteenth battle, the "Green-Skinned Commando Team," a combat squad composed of three green-skinned boys, put him under considerable pressure for the first time due to their seamless teamwork.

He challenged them three times before finally managing to wipe them out, albeit at the cost of minor injuries.

And when he finally fought his way through all the obstacles to reach the twenty-second battle.

Qin Feng finally encountered an insurmountable wall.

The opponent in the twenty-second battle is a true, battle-hardened "Greenskin War Boss"!
It is completely different from those greenskins that only knew how to fight on instinct!
It is over four meters tall, and its muscles are like cast steel, full of explosive power.

But what's most terrifying isn't its size, but its eyes!

Those were eyes brimming with cunning, cruelty, and a wealth of combat wisdom!
Upon seeing Qin Feng, it did not launch a reckless charge like the other green-skinned creatures.

Instead, he crouched slightly, holding the huge power claw in his hand, stained with dark red blood, in front of him, assuming a perfect fighting stance that combined offense and defense.

Qin Feng could clearly sense that this war boss was emanating a unique, condensed, and violent "aura" that belonged to the killing method!
Although crude and wild, it was undoubtedly an extremely powerful killing technique that had reached the "perfect" level!
Green-skinned people can kill too!
Qin Feng took a deep breath and launched the first attack.

However, the battle that followed made him experience once again what "despair" meant.

This war boss's vitality index has definitely exceeded 60 points! How much it exceeds is uncertain.

Its power is far greater than his!

What's even more terrifying is its extremely high combat intelligence!
No matter how exquisite or unpredictable Qin Feng's marksmanship was, it could easily neutralize it with its massive power claw in a seemingly clumsy but actually incredibly skillful way.

Attacks cannot break through its defenses.

It could not defend against its powerful and terrifying counterattack, which contained the killing techniques of the "Perfect Realm"!
After a fierce battle lasting more than ten minutes, Qin Feng finally succumbed to his lack of strength and was caught off guard by the war boss, who used its power claws to crush his head.

Challenge failed.

When Qin Feng's consciousness returned to reality, his face was filled with solemnity.

He glanced at his personal terminal.

[Contribution points balance: 31 points.]

You start with 10 points and gain 21 points for successfully clearing 21 floors of the tower.

"Although we failed, the lessons learned were quite good."

"However, the Tower of Canaan is indeed a testing ground prepared for true monsters. The difficulty is simply too great."

Qin Feng sighed sincerely.

He checked the time and realized that he had already spent almost a day just trying to climb the twenty-two floors of the tower.

Qin Feng asked Hammer to help him filter the task list.

The results showed that there were no suitable, high-reward tasks that could be completed in a short period of time.

He decided to stop going out altogether.

Qin Feng planned to use the remaining seven days to do one thing.

—Review.

He sat in his martial arts room, watching the recordings of his twenty-two recent battles over and over again.

Especially in the later matches, he won increasingly difficult battles.

"The green-skinned orcs are definitely not a stupid race."

As he watched the video, he saw the various imaginative weapons of war displayed by the green-skinned units, and the wildly beautiful "Perfect Realm" killing techniques unleashed by the war boss. His heart was filled with vigilance.

"Their knowledge, whether it is about killing techniques or about psionic creations, is directly passed down through genetic information. In other words, every unit that can stand out from the cruel greenskin society and grow into a 'leader' level unit must possess combat wisdom that should not be underestimated."

"In the future, if you encounter greens on a real battlefield, you must not underestimate them in the slightest."

He watched his battle video quietly and soon discovered more and more problems.

“My attack methods are still too simplistic. Although I have the 'Mastery Realm' gun technique, it still seems somewhat ineffective when facing opponents like that War Boss, whose pure strength and defense far surpass mine.”

"And also, my defenses..."

His gaze was fixed on his own move, "A Thousand Armies Surrounding Each Other".

"The 'thousands of troops guarding' technique, while ingenious, is better suited for 'force reduction' and 'blocking,' and it has begun to fall short when facing absolute, unreasonable crushing power."

"The next killing technique I must learn is a true one, one that is renowned for its pure defensive power and can withstand damage head-on!"

(End of this chapter)