High Martial Arts: Liver Becomes the Master of the Universe

Chapter 151 Resource Buying Frenzy! A Fierce Catch-Up! (Seventh update, bonus chapter for monthly tickets, please vote!)

As Qin Feng's figure finally disappeared into the bustling crowd at the central teleportation hub, the chilling aura emanating from the battlefield subsided, and he returned to his calm and composed demeanor.

Instead of teleporting directly back to the dormitory area, he took the fully automated maglev train within the campus, passing through several vast areas with distinct styles and functions.

The scenery outside the window rushed past, some of which were training grounds filled with murderous intent, where countless power armors were fighting one-on-one.

Some are lush green ecological parks where rare and precious plants thrive under simulated sunlight;

Others are towering research towers, their tips gleaming with a wisdom beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

This is Canaan Star Martial Arts University, a vast city-state that integrates war, cultivation, and cutting-edge technology.

Finally, the train slowly came to a stop in an area called "Wangxing".

Qin Feng stepped off the maglev train and began his journey back to his dormitory.

The air is filled with a faint fragrance of grass and trees, which can unconsciously relax one's tense nerves.

He returned to his own independent dormitory building.

This is a simple, silver-gray metal building that occupies a small area but is full of technological features.

"Identity confirmed, Qin Feng, welcome back."

A cold, electronic synthesized voice rang out, and the dormitory's alloy doors slid silently open to both sides.

As soon as you step inside, the door quietly closes behind you, shutting out everything from the outside world.

This is his own private space.

Qin Feng walked to the futon in the center of the room, sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes, and quickly reviewed the thrilling battle in his mind. After confirming that no details had been missed, he slowly opened his eyes and began to take stock of what he had gained from the trip.

He opened his personal data panel.

[Contribution Points Balance: 71 point]

[Dauntless Chapter Reputation: 100 points]

Looking at these two numbers, Qin Feng felt a sense of solid satisfaction.

"Let's first see what the differences are between the Imperial Trading Post and the exchange channels within the warband."

With these thoughts in mind, Qin Feng prepared to open the subspace network and compare the two completely different trading platforms.

As the number one ranked warband in the Canaan Star Martial Arts Tournament, the Fearless Warband must have unique resources within its organization.

However, just as he was about to click on the "Imperial Trading Post" icon...

"Om-"

On his personal private interface, a golden avatar representing his "mentor" suddenly and intensely flashed without warning, and a forced message window popped up in the center of his field of vision.

This was a message from his galaxy-level mentor, Yu Han.

The message was very short and sounded like a mass notification sent to all disciples.

The disciple group advancement competition will end in 72 hours (Imperial Standard Time).

[Next tournament scheduled for: Ten years from now.]

Please hurry.

These three short sentences contain a wealth of information.

Qin Feng was stunned on the spot.

Disciple group advancement competition?
What is this? When did it start?

How come he has no impression at all?

He quickly searched his mind for all the information he had accumulated since enrolling in school.

Since becoming Yu Han's disciple, this mysterious mentor has never contacted him. He himself has been busy earning contribution points and improving his strength, and has hardly ever opened the private domain of this mentor who is only nominally in charge.

Upon careful consideration, he instantly understood.

"This qualifying round may have already started before I enrolled in school."

As a freshman who had only been enrolled for less than a year, it was perfectly reasonable for him to miss the initial event notification.

Because he felt his own strength was too weak and didn't want to bother that high-ranking galaxy-level mentor, he never took the initiative to check the information in his private domain.

If it weren't for Yu Han's final "urging order" sent to all members, he probably would have really missed out on this once-in-a-decade event.

Qin Feng's interest was immediately piqued.

He quickly opened the second-level page of the mentor's private domain and began to search for detailed rules about the "Disciple Group Advancement Competition".

Soon, lines of clear regulations appeared on his screen.

[Canaan Starry Sky Martial Arts University - Advancement Rules for Disciples Under Instructor Yu Han]

[Disciple ranking system: Formal Disciple, Elite Disciple, Core Disciple, Personally Trained Disciple.]

Promotion Rules: Select the "Promotion Match" mode in the mentor's private battle platform.

The system will automatically match you with a disciple from a higher tier for a virtual battle.

Defeating your opponent will allow you to advance to that group and receive the corresponding rewards.

Special rule: All disciples participating in the qualifying rounds must go all out and are not allowed to hold back or play passively in any way during the battle.

Any student found to have violated regulations by their instructor or the system will be permanently expelled from Canaan Star Martial Arts University and will never be admitted again.

[Promotion Reward:]

[Promotion to Elite Disciple: Reward 500 contribution points and gain the qualification to consult with the mentor on cultivation issues once every ten years.]

Looking at the rules, especially the final promotion reward, Qin Feng's breath hitched slightly.

500 contribution points!
The reward for simply being promoted from "formal disciple" to "elite disciple" is as high as 500 contribution points!
Not to mention the consultation qualification that is "once every ten years".

For ordinary students, receiving personal guidance from a galaxy-level expert, even just a single sentence, could save them decades or even centuries of arduous cultivation. Its value cannot be measured by contribution points!

"A once-in-a-decade opportunity..."

Qin Feng's eyes became incredibly sharp.

He checked his identification information.

The group is clearly marked: formal disciple.

This means that he needs to challenge an "elite disciple".

He knew very well that his current strength might be considered among the best of the new students, but under the tutelage of a galaxy-level powerhouse like Instructor Yu Han, the strength of a disciple who could be rated as "elite" was absolutely unimaginably terrifying.

I'm likely to lose, and I'll lose badly.

But...so what?
"Even if we lose, we still want to experience firsthand just how powerful these so-called 'elite disciples' really are."

The word "fear" is never in Qin Feng's personality.

When faced with a gap, his first reaction is always to confront it, analyze it, and then surpass it!

This once-a-decade opportunity is not only a chance to win a huge reward for him, but also an excellent yardstick for measuring the gap between himself and true geniuses.

Even just going to "get a feel for the situation" and see the view from the mountaintop would be enough for him to clarify his future direction of cultivation.

With that thought in mind, Qin Feng made no further hesitation.

He closed all other interfaces and focused all his attention on the mentor's private battle platform, selecting the [Advancement Match] button with a flashing countdown without hesitation.

"Beep—Identity confirmed: Official disciple, Qin Feng."

"Matching you with opponents from the 'Elite Disciple' group..."

"Match successful!"

The scene before my eyes changed instantly; the cold dormitory disappeared, replaced by an endless, magnificent starry sky.

He was standing on a circular arena made of pure energy, with a semi-transparent force field shield beneath his feet. Through the shield, he could see a dazzling galaxy slowly rotating below.

Countless stars and magnificent nebulae surrounded him, seemingly within reach.

Meanwhile, at the other end of the arena, a burly figure slowly materialized.

He was a burly man over two and a half meters tall, wearing a heavy standard combat uniform. His muscles were as bulging as granite, exuding an explosive sense of power.

His face bore the marks of a seasoned maturity and fortitude, and his eyes were as steady as a mountain.

The moment his data appeared in Qin Feng's field of vision, Qin Feng's pupils contracted sharply.

Opponent: Baze

[Disciple Category: Elite Disciple]

Vitality Index: 500.14

[Weapons: Horse-slaying sword, broadsword]

[Martial Artist Level: Level 4 Martial Artist]

[Mastered Killing Techniques (Level 1, Perfect Killing Techniques): Seventeen techniques including "Mountain Crashing Blade" and "Jade Dragon Blade".]

Mastering Killing Techniques (Level 2, Perfect Killing Techniques): "Broad Slash of the Same Origin," "Listening to the Waves," "Overlord Slash"

Vitality Index: 500 points!
Even more terrifying is that the opponent actually mastered a total of seventeen level-one perfect killing techniques and three level-two perfect killing techniques!
Qin Feng took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the shock in his heart.

He knew it would be strong, but he didn't expect it to be this strong.

This is just an "elite disciple". What kind of monsters must the "core disciples" and "personal disciples" above them be?

The 30-second countdown before the start of the match slowly appeared in the center of the ring.

When the burly man opposite him, Baze, saw Qin Feng's vitality index of 70.34 and the information about his two "Control Realm" killing techniques, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by gentle goodwill.

He did not show any contempt or impatience towards Qin Feng because of his low strength. On the contrary, he gave Qin Feng a standard imperial military salute—making a fist with his right hand, placing it horizontally on his left chest at the heart level, and then opening his palm and raising it, with his fingertips touching his brow bone.

"Baze, an elite disciple. He is skilled in using heavy slashing weapons such as broadswords and horse-slaying swords."

His voice was deep and steady, full of military competence.

"Junior, you've already read the rules. You can't hold back during a match, so please forgive me for any offense later."

His friendly attitude surprised Qin Feng.

Qin Feng immediately returned the greeting and said in a deep voice, "Qin Feng, a formal disciple. Skilled in using a spear."

"A spear..."

Baze nodded, his gaze lingering for a moment on Qin Feng's "Control Realm" label, before generously offering his guidance, "Your talent is quite good, junior. To be able to deduce two killing techniques to the 'Control Realm' with such a low vitality index, your comprehension is among the best in our class."

"However, there are also problems."

Baze spoke very sincerely, like a senior brother answering a junior brother's questions.

"While the 'Control Realm' is powerful, it requires a massive amount of 'materials' to support it. Your biggest problem right now is that your 'killing technique material library' is too scarce. Having two Control Realms is like having two peerless master craftsmen, but you've only given them two types of materials. Ultimately, the types of weapons they can forge are limited."

"My advice is to focus all your energy on learning more level-one killing techniques, ideally at least ten, the more the better. Fists, palms, legs, and body techniques are essential, and you can also learn the long staff, after all, spears and staffs share the same origin... The wider your scope, the stronger your foundation will be. When your 'material library' is large enough, your 'mastery realm' can truly unleash its earth-shattering power."

"As for the level two killing techniques, it's not too late to start learning them once your vitality index exceeds 200."

Baze's words hit the nail on the head, directly pointing out the core of Qin Feng's problem!

"Thank you for your guidance, senior."

Qin Feng said sincerely.

"You are welcome."

Baze smiled. "My strength is about average among all the elite disciples. When your strength is similar to mine now, as long as you're not too unlucky and you rank among the top monsters for several years in a row, you'll basically be able to successfully advance to an elite disciple."

"The benefits for elite disciples are quite good,"

He added, "The 500 contribution points reward is secondary; the most important thing is that you can consult with your mentor in person once every ten years, which is truly priceless."

Just then, the 30-second countdown in the center of the ring finally came to an end.

【0】

[Battle begins!]

Baze's gentle smile vanished instantly, replaced by an absolute focus and sharpness like that of a soldier.

He had somehow tightened his grip on the broadsword in his hand and nodded slightly to Qin Feng.

"excuse me!"

The moment the words left his mouth, Baze moved!
He didn't use any fancy footwork; it was just a simple forward charge that contained terrifying explosive power.

However, this simple action was transformed into an incomprehensible and terrifying natural disaster in Qin Feng's eyes!
too fast!
Almost reaching the extreme!
Qin Feng's dynamic vision could only capture a blurry, elongated afterimage.

His nerves weren't even fast enough to give his body the command to "raise the gun and block".

His mind was still stuck on the thought that "he moved".

But death has already come.

He didn't even see how the other party drew their sword; he only felt an irresistible, terrifying force, as if it could split the stars in two, instantly envelop his entire body.

There was no pain, no struggle.

The entire world before him, along with the dazzling starry sky, vanished into utter darkness in an instant, along with his consciousness.

[Match ended.]

You have been defeated.

The cold system notification abruptly pulled Qin Feng's consciousness back from that void of darkness.

He suddenly opened his eyes and found himself still sitting cross-legged in that cold dormitory room, as if everything that had just happened was just a dream.

He was instantly killed. The moment the match began, before he even had time to raise his gun, he was instantly killed by his opponent in a way he couldn't understand at all.

Is this the strength of an elite disciple?
Qin Feng sat there in a daze, the blurry afterimage replaying in his mind, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

He showed no sign of frustration or discouragement.

The overwhelming and despairing gap in strength did not break his will; instead, it ignited the burning fire in his heart called "catching up."

"500 points of vitality... Seventeen level-one perfect killing techniques... Three level-two perfect killing techniques..."

He read Baze's data in a low voice, his fists clenching unconsciously.

"So this is what elite disciples are like."

"I saw."

"So the next step is to catch up with him."
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“Senior Baze is right, my foundation is far from sufficient.”

Qin Feng muttered to himself.

The most urgent task is to transform the resources we have just acquired into real strength.

Qin Feng walked to the center of the room, and with a thought, a huge light blue screen unfolded in front of him.

He continued his interrupted plan, preparing to carefully compare the differences between the "Imperial Trading Post" and the "Dreadnought Chapter Resource Bank".

He first opened the interface of the Imperial Trading Post.

This is an incredibly complex and vast online platform.

The moment the interface unfolded, Qin Feng felt as if he had been thrown into a universe made of data.

Countless categories of goods are displayed like galaxies, ranging from the most basic "spiritual potions" and "body-strengthening techniques" to the unbelievable "interstellar warships" and "planet ownership," covering almost everything tradable in the known universe of the human empire.

The subcategories under the category of "Resources Applicable to Level 4 Martial Artists" alone number in the tens of millions.

Qin Feng didn't browse the search results; instead, he directly activated the precise search function.

[Search keywords: Superior Psionic Potion]

hum!
The data stream refreshed at lightning speed, and a standard product list appeared before him.

[Product: Superior Psionic Potion]

[Type: consumables]

[Applicable Level: Level 4 Qi Opening Realm Martial Artist]

[Effect: Contains pure spiritual energy, which can be used to open and fill 'energy channels', significantly increasing vitality.]

[Imperial Trading Post Official Price: 10 Contribution Points/Item]

Looking at the price, Qin Feng nodded, having a benchmark in mind.

This is the "market price" within the empire, possessing the highest level of credibility.

He then exited the Imperial Trading Post and clicked on another icon bearing the menacing insignia of the "Dauntless Chapter"—[Chapter Internal Resource Library].

Unlike the vast and boundless Imperial Trading Post, the Warband Resource Vault has an extremely simple and austere interface.

The background is a cold, dark gold tone, and the categories are far less complicated, with only a dozen or so major categories such as "Weapons and Equipment," "Killing Techniques," "Psionic Resources," and "Special Services."

Qin Feng could sense that the total number of goods here was probably less than one ten-millionth of that in the Imperial Trading House.

But when he clicked on the "Psionic Resources" category and filtered out the "Suitable for Level 4 Martial Artists" item, his eyes instantly became focused.

Although the resources here are few in number, every single one is of high quality.

There are no flashy but impractical and mediocre items on display. All that is displayed there are hard currency items that have been personally verified by countless veterans of the battle groups and have the highest efficiency in improving actual combat and cultivation.

For a level four martial artist with a clear goal, the resources here are already vast enough, and it saves them the tedious process of sifting through the sea of ​​information in the Imperial Trading Post.

Qin Feng entered the search command again.

[Superior Psychic Potion]

[Internal Warband Exchange Price: 10 Reputation Points/Item]

Upon seeing the price, Qin Feng's pupils contracted slightly, and his heart was instantly stirred.

10 reputation points!
The value of reputation is completely correlated with the value of contribution!
He immediately understood the deeper meaning behind it.

During the "Star Walker-7" mission, the four members of their team earned a total of 100 contribution points, with Qin Feng, as the team leader, receiving 40 points.

But at the same time, each of them gained an extra 100 points of Warband Reputation!

This means that for a member of the Fearless Warband, the actual reward for each successful mission is almost doubled!

"I see……"

A flash of understanding crossed Qin Feng's eyes.

This is not just a simple benefit; it is a legacy, an investment, and a "bonus" that belongs only to the victors.

It is through the contributions and sacrifices of countless generations of fearless warriors that such a vast and independent resource circulation system has been built.

They left the glory and wealth of the warband to future generations in the form of "reputation," allowing every descendant who fought for the warband and the empire to receive resource rewards far exceeding those of ordinary people, thus enabling them to grow faster and become stronger.

This is fundamentally different from the model he learned at Qiming No. 1 High School, where the school directly signed contracts with geniuses and provided them with resources free of charge.

Qiming No.1 High School's model is purely about "giving," an early investment in talent.

The Fearless Chapter's model is "Strive".

You must first prove your worth by fighting on the battlefield and completing those perilous missions. Only by surviving can you enjoy this "free" resource.

If you fail the mission, everything will be for naught, and there will be no guaranteed reputation reward.

This model is more brutal, but also fairer; it crowns only the true strong and victors.

"No wonder the Dreadnought Chapter became the number one chapter in Canaan and has remained so for so long."

Qin Feng was filled with mixed emotions.

This virtuous cycle of using war to fuel war and the strong becoming stronger is enough to forge any potential genius into a true war machine.

Having figured this out, he no longer hesitated and immediately began his exchange plan.

His gaze first fell on the 100 points of warband reputation.

"Senior Baze suggested that I should start considering the second-level killing method after my vitality index reaches 200 points."

Qin Feng clearly remembered every word of this elite senior.

His current vitality index is 70.34, which is almost 130 points away from the 200-point mark.

According to his experience in practicing the "Great Sun Aperture Opening Method", each successful opening and filling of a "Great Sun Aperture" can bring him an increase of about 10 points in his vitality index.

"In other words, I need to open at least thirteen, or even fourteen, major acupoints before I can steadily step into the 200-point mark."

To open a Great Sun Aperture, one would need approximately one top-grade psionic potion and a great deal of arduous training.

The plan became clear instantly.

Without hesitation, Qin Feng exchanged all 100 reputation points he had just acquired for [Superior Spiritual Energy Potion] from the Warband Resource Vault.

[Exchange successful! 100 reputation points have been deducted.]

[Items obtained: 10 Superior Psionic Potions.]

Ten blue potions, shimmering with brilliant light, appeared silently in his subspace storage unit.

With these ten doses of medicine as his foundation, Qin Feng was confident that he could push his vitality index to a height of 110 points in his next seclusion!

After dealing with the reputation points, his gaze turned to the remaining 71 contribution points.

He didn't look at the psionic potions again, but instead opened the [Cultivation Techniques] section in the Warband's resource library.

Another sentence from senior student Baze echoed in his mind—

"Your 'killing technique resource library' is too scarce... It would be best to have at least ten techniques."

Qin Feng wholeheartedly agreed.

Currently, he only possesses the "Thousand Army Spear" and the "Fierce Bird Fist Technique." Although he has mastered both of these killing techniques to the "Mastery Level," their styles tend to be bold, powerful, and cunning, with ruthless surprise attacks.

In dealing with certain special situations, such as defense and close combat, it seems to be somewhat inadequate.

He needs to expand his repertoire of killing techniques.

Under Hammer's guidance, a very suitable marksmanship came into Qin Feng's view.

"Wildfire Hundred Strikes", "Rain of Pear Blossom Spears", "Thunderous Spear Strike", "Dragon and Snake Spears"...

Ultimately, his gaze was drawn to a martial art called the Dragon-Snake Spear.

[Technique: Dragon-Snake Spear]

[Type: Level 1 Killing Method]

【Characteristics: This spear technique combines the fierce and domineering nature of the 'dragon' with the graceful and agile nature of the 'serpent', merging them into one. The spear strikes like a dragon, sweeping and unstoppable; its movements are like a snake, coiling and weaving, penetrating every nook and cranny. At its highest level of mastery, it can be both forceful and yielding, adapting at will, possessing both offensive and melee capabilities.】

[Deadly Moves: Dragon Tail Sweep, Serpent Emerges from Cave, Dragon and Serpent Combined Attack]

[Price: 50 Contribution Value]

That's it!

A glint of light flashed in Qin Feng's eyes.

This "Dragon and Snake Spear" technique combines "strength and gentleness," not only enhancing his ability to directly attack, but also endowing him with the combat wisdom of entanglement, deflection, and overcoming strength with gentleness.

This is of immeasurable value in enriching his "Control Realm" material library.

"exchange!"

Qin Feng paid 50 contribution points without hesitation.

[Redeem successful! 50 contribution points have been deducted.]

[Obtained the complete manual: Dragon Serpent Spear.]

A massive flow of information instantly passed through the subspace network, forming a holographic teaching video. A black-clad martial artist taught within the holographic image, covering all the moves, breathing techniques, footwork, and more of the "Dragon Snake Spear."

He was confident that by practicing step by step and with the help of the principle that "heaven rewards diligence," he could master this spear technique in a short period of time, or even achieve perfection.

"After I learn the Dragon Serpent Spear, I'll exchange it for a staff technique."

Qin Feng had already planned his next step: "The spear is the king of all weapons, while the staff is the ancestor of all weapons. The staff mainly uses sweeping and thrusting techniques, and it has more variations than the spear. Just as Senior Baze said, the spear and staff have the same origin. If the two are combined, my attack methods will have no blind spots. However, the most urgent task now is to make up for the deficiencies in my spear skills and first learn the Dragon and Snake Spear."

After all that, his contribution points were reduced to a paltry 21.

Looking at this number, Qin Feng fell into a brief moment of contemplation.

As is his usual practice, he would not hesitate to switch to two more premium psionic potions at 21 points to maximize resource utilization.

But now, his thinking has changed.

That duel with Baze, that once-in-a-decade qualifying tournament, and that once-in-a-decade "Canaan Newcomer Cup" weighed heavily on his mind like two mountains, making him truly feel the urgency of time for the first time.

ten years!

For those high-level martial artists who often seclude themselves for hundreds of years, ten years is just a blink of an eye.

But for him, who was in a period of rapid growth in strength, these ten years were the most important golden period for him to catch up with those geniuses!
He can't miss it.

Whether it's for the generous reward or to improve one's martial arts skills.

"Resources are important, but the 'efficiency' of cultivation is equally important."

Qin Feng's thoughts became incredibly clear.

Intense training will inevitably lead to hidden physical injuries and a massive depletion of mental energy.

Without effective recovery methods, he would need to spend a lot of time recuperating after each period of seclusion, which would undoubtedly slow down his overall cultivation progress.

He must also factor in the cost of "time".

He quickly used his remaining 21 contribution points to make the final exchange.

[Exchange Item: Superior Deep Recovery Bath Pack x 2. Price: 5 Contribution Points/pack.]

[Exchange Item: Special Mental Energy Restoration Potion x 1. Price: 10 Contribution Points/potion.]

After doing all this, he had only a little bit of contribution points left.

[Contribution Points Balance: 1 point]

Looking at this number, Qin Feng felt a pang of regret.

After a fierce battle, the contribution points and reputation I earned were almost all spent in an instant.

All resources are in place, and the plan is clear.

He will be going into seclusion for a long period of time in the coming days.

Using those ten top-grade spiritual energy potions, he broke through four brand-new "Great Sun Apertures," pushing his vitality index to the 110-point mark!

Then he would begin to master the newly acquired "Dragon and Snake Spear" and start filling his "Control Realm" with new materials.

Those two packets of restorative medicinal bath and one dose of mental energy potion were the "catalysts" that helped him shorten this process and improve his cultivation efficiency.

"ten years……"

He muttered to himself, his eyes burning with a fierce flame.

"Canaan Newcomer Cup, Mentor Group Qualifying Rounds..."

"I won't miss out on any more!"

(End of this chapter)