High Martial Arts: Liver Becomes the Master of the Universe

Chapter 154 Twenty-Four Apertures! Vitality Index: 270 points!
Under Qin Feng's orders, the brief rest period came to an end.

The four-man squad, this war machine that had been honed to its limits, started up again and launched a new assault on the deeper and darker core of the mining area.

The journey ahead is a protracted war.

Fighting became the sole theme of their lives.

The first month.

They walked through underground tunnels that resembled giant circuit boards, with eerie green data lights flowing across the walls.

The machine race's offensive was several times more intense than that of the outer areas.

They encountered "Creator-level" mechanical lords who could "print" an army of immortals from the metal walls behind them, and they also faced heavily armored destroyers that could launch psionic singularities, hold people firmly in place, and then use cluster energy cannons for saturation attacks.

The battle became increasingly difficult, but the four of them also became more and more coordinated.

Qin Feng's command was always precise and deadly; Shan Yang's knife was the team's strongest shield; Zou Yun's fist was the sharpest spear to tear apart the enemy's lines; and Pang Chen's throwing knife was a death net to reap all the survivors.

In this endless battle, Qin Feng's "Dragon Snake Spear" grew rapidly, and he used every move and stance at the Great Perfection level to its fullest potential.

Second month.

They stormed into a vast underground crystal cavern, where countless enormous clusters of psionic crystals hung upside down from the ground and ceiling, illuminating the entire space like a dreamlike illusion. But it was precisely on this magnificent battlefield that they encountered their most terrifying enemy.

The "Phantom" class assassin can use crystal refraction for optical invisibility, and the "Resonance" class sorcerer can manipulate crystals to resonate and release large-scale shockwaves.

The squad faced perilous situations several times. Zou Yun's power armor was slashed open on the chest, revealing a deep gash to the bone, and Shan Yang's knife also developed its first nick. But it was under this extreme pressure that Qin Feng's understanding of marksmanship began to touch upon a completely new level.

He no longer adhered to the moves of "Dragon and Snake Spear" itself, but began to try to combine the domineering and powerful style of "Thousand Army Spear" with the graceful and agile style of "Dragon and Snake Spear".

In his mind, countless thoughts collided and merged.

Third month.

In a desperate battle where he was besieged by more than five mechanical lords, Qin Feng, in order to cover Pang Chen's retreat when his power armor was about to run out of energy, stood alone with a long spear, facing the surging army of immortals.

He brought the "Snake Emerging from its Cave" technique from "Dragon Snake Spear" to its extreme, his figure elusive and his spear flashing like lightning, but he still couldn't completely stop the advance of that steel torrent.

Just as an immortal's energy bayonet was about to pierce his chest, the countless thoughts he had pondered day and night suddenly came together!
Instead of retreating, he took a step forward, suddenly retracting his spear. The spear shaft pressed tightly against his body, spinning rapidly in an impenetrable manner, perfectly combining the absolute defense of "A Thousand Armies Guarding" with the entanglement and force-dissipating properties of "Dragon and Snake Spear"!
Ding-ding-ding-ding!

Countless energy rays and bayonets were blocked or deflected by this seemingly thin defensive circle of gun shadows.

The moment the immortal's attack missed and revealed a weakness, Qin Feng's spear tip, originally used for defense, suddenly shot out from an unbelievable angle like a long-dormant venomous dragon!
This shot lacked the extreme penetration of "The Shadow of the Fierce Warrior" and the unparalleled dominance of "The Thousand Armies Repel".

It is fast, accurate, and ruthless, yet it also carries a hint of cunning and viciousness hidden beneath its extreme defenses, making it difficult to defend against.

puff!

The spear pierced precisely through the gap in the immortal's neck, instantly destroying its core.

"Finally under control!"

"This killing move is called—Dragon's Lair."

Qin Feng silently recited this in his heart.

The dragon lies hidden in the abyss, its sharp edge concealed in its sheath.

Using an impenetrable defense as a disguise, lure the enemy into a frenzied attack, and then deliver a fatal blow when their offensive is at its strongest and their weaknesses are exposed!
This is "Dragon's Lair," a terrifying killing move that combines ultimate defense with deadly offense!
With the creation of "Dragon's Treasury," Qin Feng felt that his understanding of marksmanship had finally broken through the last layer of paper.

[System Notification: Your proficiency in "Dragon and Serpent Spear" has reached its limit; your skill level has been increased!]

[The Dragon Serpent Spear technique has reached the level of mastery!]

Three months later.

When Qin Feng used "Dragon's Lair" to pin the last mechanical lord in the core area of ​​the mine to the giant psionic crystal, the whole world finally fell completely silent.

"Om..."

Without their master's commands, the green light in the eyes of the thousands of mechanical creations around them went out at the same time, turning into a pile of cold, lifeless scrap metal.

"Huh...huh..."

Shan Yang, Pang Chen, and Zou Yun almost simultaneously ceased their fighting stances, leaning on their respective weapons and panting heavily.

Their power armor was covered with dense scratches and charred burn marks, making them look disheveled, but their eyes were frighteningly bright.

"It's over... We've breached the core area."

Zou Yun plopped down on the ground, his voice carrying a sense of relief and exhaustion.

"strangeness……"

The usually taciturn Pang Chen wiped the dirt off his faceplate, looked around the desolate core area, and asked with a hint of doubt, "We've broken through the core area. Logically, the teams from the other four directions should have advanced here by now. How come... we haven't seen a single person?"

"Yes."

Shan Yang frowned as well. "It's been four months. We've been fighting our way here almost non-stop. Could it be that the other teams have all failed? Or... are they trapped halfway through?"

Upon hearing this, Zou Yun grinned, his tone filled with self-righteous pride.

"What's so strange about that? Do you think every other team has a monster like Brother Qin?"

He said bluntly, "This mission is supposed to be about seniors mentoring freshmen, but our team's setup is completely different from theirs! We have two experienced seniors, plus a monster whose strength is so abnormal it's unreasonable, and incidentally... we're bringing along a freshman like me who's not bad at fighting."

Upon hearing this, Shan Yang and Pang Chen exchanged a glance and nodded with wry smiles.

Although the words are crude, the principle is sound.

"really."

Looking at Qin Feng's retreating figure, Shan Yang sincerely exclaimed, "Junior Brother Qin Feng's strength can no longer be measured by ordinary standards. His vitality index on his data panel is 110 points, but based on my observation over the past three months, his terrifying physical aptitude, comparable to that of a nascent star beast, makes his pure physical explosive power and speed even more terrifying than those veteran powerhouses with a vitality index of 130 points!"

"Yes."

Pang Chen added, "Not to mention the 'Control Realm' killing technique, which amplifies his terrifying physical advantage exponentially. One shot, one mechanical lord—this decapitation efficiency is the fundamental reason why we have been able to advance so rapidly."

"Other squads don't have this kind of setup."

Zou Yun concluded, "They are a typical team of two seniors leading two juniors. Those juniors are lucky if they don't drag the team down; they can't possibly become the core of the team's attack like Brother Qin. They will most likely only be able to choose a steady, positional advance, and with that kind of fighting style, it's perfectly normal for them to be worn down and surrounded by an endless sea of ​​machines."

Qin Feng heard all the three people's comments and praise.

But he didn't say anything, he just silently checked the various parameters of the power armor.

After three months of continuous high-intensity combat, even he felt a deep sense of fatigue.

"Rest for half an hour first to replenish energy and physical strength."

Qin Feng turned around and ordered the three of them, "In half an hour, we'll go together to check the situation at the other entrances. If they're really trapped, we'll try to rescue them if we can."

"understand!"

The three responded in unison, immediately sat down on the spot, and began to take a break.

Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye.

At Qin Feng's command, the four set off on time, heading at full speed toward the northern entrance marked on the map, the closest one to them.

at the same time.

The Northern Passage area is located 50 kilometers away from the core area.

A steel torrent consisting of tens of thousands of scarabs and hundreds of immortals completely surrounded a narrow pass.

In the center of that encirclement, four battered and dimly lit power armors stood back to back, forming a precarious defensive circle.

The HUD interfaces of three of the power armors were flashing a glaring red light, indicating that their energy was about to run out, and their movements became noticeably sluggish and powerless.

The red power armor unit, which was the core of the formation, was in an even worse state.

Its entire left arm was severed cleanly at the shoulder joint, and countless wires and energy conduits were exposed at the jagged cut, like severed nerves, constantly flashing dangerous electric sparks.

The owner of this power armor is none other than the squad leader—Qin Lan.

At this moment, she was gripping a lightsaber with her only remaining right hand, its energy almost depleted. Her pretty face was deathly pale from blood loss and excruciating pain, but her eyes remained sharp as knives.

Half a day earlier, their team had been ambushed.

A scorpion-shaped mechanical lord, wielding a massive energy scythe, emerged from the ground and launched a deadly sneak attack on the weakest freshman in the squad.

To save the freshman who was frozen in fear, Qin Lan didn't hesitate and used her own body to shield him.

As a result, although she successfully saved her teammates, her power armor left arm, along with her entire left arm, was instantly severed and vaporized by that terrifying energy scythe.

After being seriously injured, she was no longer able to lead her squad in highly mobile breakouts.

They missed the best opportunity to evacuate and were eventually trapped here by this endless army of machines.

The oil is gone and the lamp is dry.

This is the most accurate portrayal of the four of them.

If this continues, within ten minutes, they will face only one fate: being completely submerged and torn apart by the steel torrent.

"Senior Qin, it's all my fault!"

The rescued freshman's voice was thick with sobs and self-reproach, "If it weren't for me... if I hadn't been so careless, you wouldn't have..."

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Qin Lan interrupted him sharply, her voice weak from blood loss, but her will was as firm as steel, "Maintain formation! Every second counts!"

Even so, a dark cloud called "despair" had already enveloped everyone's hearts.

at this time!

"boom--!"

A deafening roar, unlike any other explosion on the battlefield, filled with domineering and brutal force, suddenly came from the outer perimeter of the encirclement!

Then, everyone witnessed a scene they would never forget.

Four black power armors, like red-hot battle blades, crashed into the impenetrable torrent of steel with unstoppable force!
Their teamwork was exquisite!

A power armor suit is like a moving mountain, using its heavy longsword to block all frontal attacks.
The other power armor was like a raging bear, using its claws crackling with electricity to tear any enemy that tried to approach to shreds.

The third power armored figure moved erratically, launching countless deadly throwing knives from its hand, precisely eliminating all threats from the flanks and rear.

Their spearhead, the power armored warrior wielding a black spear, was like a true ruler of the battlefield!
His figure flashed and moved through the enemy ranks, his spear like a dragon. With each attack, a mechanical lord hidden behind the Immortal Legion was sure to be blown to the head by his precise shot!
Behead!

It is an utterly unreasonable and outrageously efficient decapitation tactic!

The four powered armors, like a unified whole that has worked together for thousands of years, relentlessly advanced towards the besieged Qin Lan team.

In just half a day, they had utterly and devastatingly slaughtered the hundreds of mechanical beings that had surrounded Qin Lan's team, along with tens of thousands of their creations!
The four members of Qin Lan's team were completely stunned.

They stared in disbelief at the four black power armored figures, like demons, strolling leisurely across the battlefield, reaping the lives of mechanical lords one after another, their hearts filled with unbelievable ecstasy and shock.

Until the last mechanical lord was pierced by the spear, the eyes of all the surrounding mechanical creations went out, and the whole world returned to deathly silence.

The four black power armors stopped their killing spree and slowly approached them.

Leading the group was the mysterious and powerful figure wielding a long spear who had given them endless awe.

Under the grateful yet awe-inspiring gazes of Qin Lan and the others, the four power armors almost simultaneously removed their helmets with a "click".

Four young and resolute faces were revealed.

When Qin Lan saw the face of the leader clearly, she was struck dumb, completely stunned.

She recognized that face.

It was the same freshman that Yin Jing had pointed out to her when they were gathering for departure.

That guy she jokingly called a "little monster," but who she didn't truly value in her heart... Qin Feng!
She thought of countless possibilities.

The person who came could be reinforcements sent by Senior Qianhe, a senior from another team who had hidden his strength, or even an imperial patrol that just happened to be passing by.

But what she never expected was that the one who single-handedly strolled leisurely through the enemy ranks, his spear flashing like a dragon, precisely picking off one mechanical lord after another, and ultimately pulling them back from the brink of death, would be this freshman who, in her memory, was merely a "promising upstart with some talent"!

This is no longer just a simple matter of being "strong".

Qin Lan's mind was uncontrollably replaying the shocking scenes from just now.

With his ghostly movements, he moved calmly through the hail of bullets, treating the entire battlefield as his own backyard.

That incredible marksmanship, every strike was perfectly timed, precisely piercing the enemy's vital points without the slightest unnecessary movement.

What's most terrifying is that battlefield insight that seems to see through everything!
He always manages to find the mechanical lord hidden under layers of protection in the midst of chaos, and then behead him in the simplest, most direct, and most ruthless way!

This kind of strength...this kind of performance...

Qin Lan subconsciously compared Qin Feng to herself, and then came to a cold and cruel conclusion that made her heart clench.

I am far inferior to him!
If the two of them were to switch places, and she were to carry out that kind of tactic of forcefully advancing and decapitating the enemy chieftain, she asked herself if she could do it, but she would never be able to do it as easily as Qin Feng, let alone completely dismantle such a huge mechanical army in just half a day!
"Just what is his strength?"

Qin Lan was filled with incomprehensible confusion and shock.

She clearly remembered some key information that Yin Jing mentioned to her when she talked about Qin Feng before they set off.

A year and a half ago, during the "Star Walker-7" mission, Qin Feng's vitality index was only around 70 points!
A year and a half!

For martial artists of their caliber, increasing their vitality index by 20 points in a year and a half is already considered extremely diligent, hardworking, and rapid.

But now?

The terrifying explosive power and speed that Qin Feng just displayed, which was enough to crush the Mechanical Lord, is definitely not something that a mere 100 points of vitality index can possess!
Just how high is his vitality index?!

Just as Qin Lan was feeling excited, Qin Feng and his team had already approached.

"Senior, Yin Jing, how did your team end up like this?"

Qin Feng's gaze swept over Qin Lan's empty left arm and her deathly pale face, and his brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

His voice jolted Qin Lan out of her intense inner turmoil and drew everyone's attention to the young freshman who was bowing his head and trembling uncontrollably.

The atmosphere instantly became somewhat awkward and heavy.

Qin Lan took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing her surging blood and the myriad thoughts in her mind.

She shook her head and took the responsibility upon herself.

"is my problem."

Her voice was still hoarse, but it had regained some of the composure of a squad leader. "I made a mistake. I shouldn't have been so reckless in advancing without knowing the enemy's strength. Otherwise, we wouldn't have fallen into the encirclement. During the surprise attack, I accidentally lost an arm while trying to save someone."

She spoke casually, but when the freshman named Lin Hao heard the words "saves a life but loses an arm," his body trembled violently, and the self-blame and regret that had been suppressed for so long finally burst forth like a flood.

"Senior Qin, I'm so sorry! It's all my fault!"

He almost cried out, this young man who had never shed a tear in battle was now like a child who had made a mistake, with tears streaming down his face.

Everyone present was silent.

Although Qin Lan attributed the blame to her own poor decision-making, everyone here is a veteran who has been fighting on the brink of death for many years. How could they not see the truth of the matter?

Without a doubt, it must have been this freshman named Lin Hao who was too reckless in the battle, or made a fatal mistake out of fear. Qin Lan paid such a heavy price to protect this teammate who was dragging her down.

Shan Yang and Pang Chen, the two senior students, felt the same way. They subconsciously glanced at Qin Feng beside them, and a sense of relief, as if they had survived a disaster, welled up in their hearts.

If their team hadn't had a monster-level freshman like Qin Feng, but instead a "burden" like Lin Hao who needed protection, their fate would probably not have been much better than Qin Lan's team's. They might have already turned into a pile of cold cosmic dust.

"Everyone has had this experience."

Seeing Lin Hao on the verge of collapse, a hint of pity flashed in Qin Lan's eyes. She raised her only remaining arm, patted his shoulder, and said in a deep voice, "Don't blame yourself. Everyone can only truly grow through trials of blood and fire. Remember this lesson, and don't make the same mistake again next time, that's enough."

Qin Feng raised an eyebrow but did not comment on it.

He wasn't a saint; he knew very well that on the battlefield, a foolish teammate was more deadly than a hundred powerful enemies.

But since Qin Lan, the person involved, has chosen to forgive, he naturally won't say anything more.

"That guy is Lin Hao, a 'general' on a remote colony planet in the Canaan system."

Zou Yun lowered his voice and quickly explained to Qin Feng, "Although he also obtained the title of General Star, the overall martial arts level of their remote planet is simply incomparable to that of an educational planet like Qiming. He was also quite lucky during the entrance examination, which is why he barely passed."

"I see."

Qin Feng nodded slightly, understanding in his heart.

This is a typical example of a "genius from a small place" who, upon arriving in Canaan, a place teeming with monsters, was given a harsh lesson by reality.

After a brief exchange, Qin Feng's team helped Qin Lan and the others treat their wounds and provided them with spare energy blocks and recovery potions.

After a short rest, the two teams headed back towards the core area of ​​the mine.

Throughout the journey, Qin Lan remained silent, her gaze always intentionally or unintentionally falling on Qin Feng, the complex expression in her eyes difficult to describe.

When they returned to the core area that Qin Feng's team had completely cleared out, they were surprised to find that the other three teams had also arrived there in twos and threes.

Although their situation was somewhat better than Qin Lan's team, everyone was injured, their power armor was badly damaged, and their faces were full of exhaustion and relief.

Clearly, they had all encountered extremely fierce battles on their respective fronts, and ultimately, relying on their rich experience and tenacious will, they fought their way through the mechanical sea and finally reached the core area.

When they learned that the entire core area had been "completely taken over" by Qin Feng's team, everyone's faces showed a mixture of shock and regret.

It was a pity, but when their gaze fell on the four power armors of Qin Feng's team, which were battered but still exuded a terrifying aura, they felt more admiration from the bottom of their hearts.

The fact that they were able to single-handedly break through the entire core area in just three months is a feat that far exceeded their expectations.

No one present was a fool.

They all knew what this meant.

After a brief exchange of intelligence and confirmation of the battle results, everyone decided to return.

Twenty elite members of the Fearless Legion, weary, wounded, and each carrying their own distinct emotions, embarked on their journey home. A flash of light, and they all vanished into the desolate mine.

Central Transmission Hub.

When that familiar, safe, and vast square reappeared before their eyes, everyone breathed a long sigh of relief.

He came back alive.

Senior Qianhe was already waiting there. His gaze swept over everyone, and when he saw Qin Lan's empty left arm, his brows furrowed almost imperceptibly, but in the end he didn't say anything.

The settlement of tasks is completed automatically by the system.

[Task status: Completed]

[Mission Evaluation: Excellent (Target area cleared, no major casualties)]

[Reward Distribution Scheme: Rewards will be determined based on a comprehensive evaluation of each squad's final cleared and controlled mining area, the number and quality of enemy units eliminated, and other factors...]

The final settlement result was as expected.

Qin Feng's team, having almost completely dominated the core area and achieved more than three-fifths of the final victory, received the largest share of the spoils.

Out of a total of 1000 contribution points, their team received 600 points!
They also took the lion's share of the 1000 Warband Reputation, 600 points!

After system calculation, Qin Feng received 600 battle group reputation points and 200 contribution points.

This huge sum of money drew envious glances from all the other team members present.

The other three teams also made significant progress in the early stages and received a small share of the rewards.

Qin Lan's team, on the other hand, could only share the leftover scraps.

The mission was over, and everyone dispersed.

After receiving the huge reward, Shan Yang and Pang Chen were extremely grateful to Qin Feng, saying that they would definitely seek him out again if they had such good fortune in the future.

Zou Yun patted his chest and guaranteed that he would never hesitate to ask Qin Feng for anything in the future.

After saying goodbye to everyone, Qin Feng was about to leave when a voice called out to him.

"Junior Brother Qin Feng, please wait."

It's Qin Lan.

She had taken off her damaged power armor and put on a clean combat suit, but the empty left sleeve looked particularly glaring.

Her face was still pale, but her eyes had regained their calm.

"Thank you for saving me this time."

She thanked Qin Feng sincerely.

"It's just a little effort."

Qin Feng calmly said, "We are teammates."

Qin Lan looked at him, remained silent for a moment, and finally asked the question that had been lingering in her mind for a long time.

"What exactly is your vitality index right now?"

This question also caught the attention of Yin Jing, who was still standing nearby.

Qin Feng glanced at her and made no attempt to hide anything.

One hundred and ten points.

Although she was mentally prepared, Qin Lan's heart still skipped a beat when the number was confirmed by her own mouth.

In a year and a half, the score went from 70 points to 110 points.

A full 40-point boost!

This speed... is simply astonishing!

"monster……"

Qin Lan uttered those two words bitterly in her heart.

She finally understood why Yin Jing had described this freshman as a "monster".

Faced with absolute talent and strength, so-called seniority and experience seem so pale and powerless.

"I understand."

Qin Lan took a deep breath and gave Qin Feng a relieved smile.

"Thank you again for saving my life. If you ever need my help in the future, please feel free to come to me."

After saying that, she added Qin Feng as a friend in the subspace, and then turned and left with Yin Jing. Although her back view looked somewhat desolate because of her missing arm, the spirit and energy of a top expert did not dissipate.

A severed arm isn't really considered a serious injury.

Two hundred contribution points are enough for a perfect recovery.

As Qin Feng watched her departing figure, he thought of his own father.

This time, he was able to contribute a portion of his contribution points to help his father's severed arm regenerate.
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When Qin Feng reappeared in the independent dormitory, the noise and turmoil outside, along with the three months of bloodshed and slaughter, were completely shut out by the heavy alloy door.

He sat cross-legged on the futon in the center of the quiet room, his mind as calm as still water, and began to take stock of the final gains from this mission.

With a slight thought, the data screen on his personal terminal slowly unfolded in front of him.

[Contribution Points: 200]

[Dauntless Chapter Reputation: 600 points]

Looking at these two numbers, Qin Feng smiled.

"According to Hammer's treatment plan, 200 contribution points are just enough to buy two vials of [T-3 Gene Regeneration Fluid] for my father."

Qin Feng's gaze fell on the 200 contribution points.

This number was once an unattainable dream for him when he first arrived in Canaan.

For it, he abandoned his genius status, getting instantly killed by green-skinned monsters time and time again in the Canaan Tower, instantly killed in the Canaan Newcomer Cup, and frantically taking on all sorts of trivial daily tasks in the mission hall like a laborer.

And now, that goal has finally been achieved.

"Use two vials of T-3 gene regeneration fluid as the core ingredient. Then, have Father use Imperial Coins to purchase two [Advanced Psionic Potions] and one [Lower-Grade Recovery Potion] from the local trading post. Taking these potions together will be enough to perfectly regenerate his severed arm and restore him to his peak condition."

In Qin Feng's heart, a huge weight that had been pressing down for so long finally slowly settled.

His father's missing arm has always been his biggest obsession and unresolved issue.

Now, he finally has the ability to untie this knot himself.

This is not only to make up for his father's regret, but also to enable him to embark on the path of martial arts again and prolong his life through the nourishment of spiritual energy.

"As for my own cultivation resources, 600 reputation points are more than enough."

Qin Feng quickly made all the plans.

Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately opened his contacts and dialed the number.

The light screen flickered, and after a brief signal connection, a weathered yet radiant face appeared in the holographic projection.

It was his father, Qin Dahai.

More than three years had passed since Qin Feng last saw his father, and his temples seemed to have gained a few more gray hairs, but his complexion was much better than Qin Feng remembered.

His eyes were bright, his back was straight, and his whole body exuded a renewed vitality.

Presumably, his renewed practice of the Imperial Body Tempering Technique and the nourishment of spiritual energy over the past few years have greatly improved his body, which had been depleted due to years of overwork.

"Afeng!"

Upon seeing Qin Feng, Qin Dahai's face instantly broke into a genuine, radiant smile.

It was a complex emotion mixed with pride, longing, and relief.

"dad."

Qin Feng smiled too. Looking at his father's familiar face on the light screen, he felt the tension in his heart, which had been taut from years of hard training, quietly relax at this moment.

"You little rascal, you actually know how to call home now!"

Qin Dahai's tone carried a hint of feigned reproach, "How's everything going in Canaan? I heard the competition there is fierce. Don't make things too hard on yourself while you're all alone there. If you don't have enough money, just tell your family. I'll take care of things here..."

"Dad, I'm fine."

Qin Feng interrupted his father's rambling with a smile, "Don't worry, I've already established myself in Canaan. My vitality index has reached 110 points."

One hundred and ten points?!

Qin Dahai's voice suddenly rose, his eyes widening in disbelief as he scrutinized Qin Feng on the screen, as if trying to read his features. "Good! Good lad! You truly are worthy of being my son, Qin Dahai! In just three years, you've already... you've already reached 110 points!"

He was so excited that he was almost incoherent, and the pride and joy on his face almost overflowed the screen.

Qin Feng waited quietly for his father to calm down before continuing, "Dad, I'm contacting you this time because I have something important to discuss."

"What's the matter? Tell me."

"I bought you two vials of [T-3 Gene Regeneration Fluid] from the Imperial Trading Post."

Qin Feng's tone became extremely solemn, "Later, use your family's savings to go to our Qimingxing Trading House and buy two high-grade psionic potions and one low-grade recovery potion. I've had my smart assistant send you detailed instructions and precautions for taking the potions to your personal terminal. Follow the steps above and take the potions together, and your arm will grow back and be restored to a perfect state."

As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Dahai's smile froze on the other side of the screen.

He stared blankly at Qin Feng for several seconds before suddenly snapping out of his daze and waving his hands repeatedly, saying:

"No...no way! Ah Feng, this is absolutely not allowed! I don't need that thing! It's been so many years, I'm used to it! You...you return that potion! Keep the contribution points for yourself! You spend money everywhere you cultivate in Canaan, I don't need them here!"

His reaction was exactly what Qin Feng had expected.

"dad."

Qin Feng's tone became firmer than ever before, "There's no room for discussion on this. I've already bought the medicine, and I filled in our home address directly. It's probably already being delivered, so it can't be returned."

"You...you child!"

Qin Dahai became anxious.

"You must use it."

Qin Feng's attitude left no room for argument: "Only when your arm recovers can you better cultivate martial arts and live longer. Haven't you always wanted to see me become a pillar of the empire? With your poor health, what do you think?"

"I……"

Qin Dahai was speechless after Qin Feng's words.

Looking into his son's eyes on the screen, eyes filled with unwavering determination and unquestionable resolve, he ultimately couldn't bring himself to utter the words of refusal.

Finally, he sighed heavily, his eyes uncontrollably reddening.

"Okay... Dad will listen to you."

The father and son exchanged pleasantries for a while, talking about everyday matters.

Qin Feng urged his father to take care of his health and practice his cultivation regularly, while Qin Dahai repeatedly told Qin Feng to be careful outside and not to overexert himself.

After hanging up the call, Qin Feng immediately used the 200 contribution points to exchange for two bottles of [T-3 Gene Regeneration Fluid] in the Imperial Trading Post, and accurately located the delivery address to the familiar coordinates of the neighborhood on the Morning Star.

He was finally relieved when he saw the notification that the order had been successfully generated.

And in the distant morning star.

Qin Dahai stared blankly at the now-darkened holographic screen, sitting motionless on the sofa for a long time.

In the end, this tough guy who shed blood but not tears on the battlefield could no longer suppress his emotions, raised his only remaining right hand, and covered his face.

Hot tears silently streamed down his face through his fingers.

T-3 type gene regeneration fluid!

Countless times, he had silently gazed at the alluring item on the virtual shelves of the Imperial Trading Post.

Countless times, he had looked at the astronomical prices listed behind the screen, then smiled self-deprecatingly and silently closed the app.

200 contribution points!
Having personally experienced the imperial wars, he knew better than anyone what this number represented.

That's not just a string of cold data; it's countless bloody battles, countless times snatching one's life back from the scythe of death!

That was earned with one's life!

"My son... he's grown up..."

Qin Dahai's shoulders trembled violently, and he let out suppressed, incoherent sobs.

……

After resolving his father's biggest worry, Qin Feng felt an unprecedented sense of ease and clarity.

He refocused all his attention on his own spiritual practice plan.

He opened the Fearless Legion's internal resource library and began making final preparations for his next deep retreat.

"Now, I have successfully opened eight major acupoints. Based on previous experience, the later the stage, the more spiritual energy is needed to open acupoint. Now it will take about 2.3 doses of top-grade spiritual energy potion to barely open and fill a new acupoint."

His brain, like a highly sophisticated computer, was working at lightning speed.

"If you combine it with a premium deep recovery bath pack and a special mental energy recovery potion to maximize your cultivation efficiency, then the cycle of opening an acupoint can be stabilized at about two and a half months."

"I still have 600 reputation points."

"First, I'll exchange for 40 [Superior Spiritual Energy Potions], which will cost a total of 400 reputation points. These potions will allow me to open up about 16 more acupoints, giving me at least a 160-point increase in my vitality index."

"In addition, according to the previously calculated optimal ratio, we also need to exchange for recovery resources with a total value of 150 reputation points, which is ten [Superior Deep Recovery Bath Packs] and five [Special Mental Strength Recovery Potions]."

"This will cost 550 reputation points."

"The remaining 50 reputation points can be used to find a decent staff technique to learn from the battle group's skill library. Just as Senior Baze said, spears and staffs share the same origin and complement each other, which can greatly enrich my 'Mastery Realm' material library."

The plan was formulated in an instant.

Qin Feng immediately took action.

In the warband's resource vault, he effortlessly redeemed all the items on his massive purchase list.

Soon, a large amount of cultivation resources, like a trickle, flowed into his spacious subspace storage unit.

After doing all this, he once again entered that cold yet familiar quiet room, beginning a new round of long and tedious deep seclusion.

This retreat has been longer than any previous one.

Time loses its meaning amidst the ebb and flow of psychic energy and the repeated destruction and reconstruction of the physical body.

Qin Feng was completely immersed in the thrill of his rapidly increasing strength.

With the aid of ample restorative medicine, his speed of opening his acupoints reached an astonishing level. Almost every two and a half months, he was able to successfully open and fill a new "Great Sun Acupoint," allowing his vitality index to steadily take a big step forward.

The ninth one...

The tenth...

The fifteenth...

The twentieth one...

……

I do not know how long it has been.

When Qin Feng poured all the energy from the last dose of the premium spiritual energy potion into his newly opened twenty-fourth "Great Sun Aperture," he finally slowly awoke from his state of complete absorption in cultivation.

He opened his eyes, feeling the immense power within him, several times stronger than before his seclusion, like a surging river, but he felt little joy.

He immediately pulled up Hammer's time record.

The flickering Imperial Standard Calendar on the screen plunged him into a long silence.

Seven years have passed since he entered the Canaan Star Martial Arts University.

His seclusion lasted for three and a half years.

"Seven years and only twenty-four 'Great Sun Apertures' have been opened. It is indeed... a bit too slow."

Qin Feng's brows furrowed tightly.

Although this speed, if it were to get out, would be enough to make any genius cultivating the same level of technique ashamed, he himself was not satisfied.

Because he knew that there were only three years left until the once-a-decade "Canaan Newcomer Cup" and "Mentor Group Advancement Competition".

"My vitality index has now reached 270 points."

"According to Senior Baze, I need to reach a vitality index of 500 points, which means I need to complete another valuable task. To open 23 more acupoints within three years, the resources converted into contribution points would be at least 1000+."

He glanced at his data panel and thought to himself.

"As my strength grows, ordinary high-grade recovery potions are starting to become insufficient to keep up with the recovery speed of my body and mind. This is why the speed at which I open up the later acupoints has slowed down significantly."

"Once I have more contribution points, I'll have to buy those recovery resources that are more effective and more expensive. Only in this way can I speed up my cultivation."

"With a vitality index of 270, it's time to take on those high-contribution tasks with more lucrative rewards."

"There are only three years left before the Rookie Cup and group promotion begin, so I need to quickly earn contribution points!"

(End of this chapter)