High Martial Arts: Liver Becomes the Master of the Universe

Chapter 162 Canaan Tower, 31st Floor: School-wide Announcement of Encouragement!

Qin Feng closed the chat window with Xiong Yanfu.

His attention shifted from his Imperial Coin account to another item, which was also the most important gain for him from this Rookie Cup.

—Contribution value.

3018 points.

Looking at this number, Qin Feng's breathing became slightly rapid.

3000 contribution points!
This was a truly enormous sum of money for him!
This is the biggest guarantee for his rapid improvement in strength over the next few years!
He recalled his depleted [Superior Spiritual Energy Potion], and the several times he had gone into seclusion, enduring excruciating pain yet experiencing leaps in strength under the effects of the potion.

"The Great Sun Aperture Opening Method requires approximately 2.5 doses of [Superior Spiritual Energy Potion] to open one 'Great Sun Aperture'."

Qin Feng's brain began to calculate at an astonishing speed.

"3000 contribution points can be exchanged for a full 300 [Superior Psionic Potions]."

"In other words, these contribution points are enough for me to open up another 120 'Great Sun Apertures'."

"Of course, this is the ideal situation. You still need to use your contribution points to buy resources to accelerate your cultivation. Otherwise, it would take decades to force open one hundred and twenty Great Sun Apertures."

"If there are enough mental recovery potions and medicinal bath packs, it will only take a little over ten years to reach the 120 Great Sun Apertures."

"But it's not enough."

Qin Feng's gaze quickly returned to calm.

"My goal is to cover in thirty years what others take a hundred years to achieve. In other words, I want to fully open all three hundred and sixty 'Great Sun Apertures' within thirty years!"

"Ten years have passed, and I have opened 50. In the remaining twenty years, I need to open 310. That's an average of 155 every ten years."

"25 'Great Sun Apertures'—at my current seclusion efficiency, including the absorption of the medicine and the body's recovery time, even with my full effort, it would take about three years."

"..."

In Qin Feng's mind, a clear yet arduous path to cultivation slowly unfolded.

"Based on my three years of seclusion and the speed at which I opened twenty-six apertures, it would take... about ten years to open all one hundred Great Sun Apertures."

He muttered to himself, a thoughtful glint in his eyes.

"This speed is already very fast."

"But it's still impossible to open all the Great Sun Apertures in thirty years. Alas—we need more advanced resources!"

Qin Feng shook his head.

Actually, a breakthrough in forty years is acceptable.

Do your best!

Seize the day!

"There are still more than ten days until the 'Disciple Group Promotion Competition'."

He thought of his mentor, Yu Han, that unfathomable galaxy-level powerhouse.

Although he was forcibly designated as his mentor, Yu Han has only appeared once since he enrolled, and has not given him any guidance whatsoever.

Qin Feng didn't resent it. He knew that someone like Yu Han couldn't be taught step by step like a high school teacher.

This "Disciple Group Advancement Competition" offers those who successfully advance to the elite disciple level, granting them a once-every-ten-year formal opportunity to receive face-to-face guidance from their mentor.

“The value of a single word of guidance from a galaxy-level expert is probably far greater than several thousand contribution points.”

Qin Feng was full of anticipation for this.

"Therefore, the next plan is very clear."

"First, I called my father and transferred the money to him so he could rest assured."

"Then, we'll use these remaining ten days or so to launch a full-scale assault on the 'Canaan Tower'!"

A fierce fighting spirit ignited in his eyes.

On one hand, it was to test his current combat power to the limit and hone the killing technique "Wind and Thunder Staff" that he had just entered the "Control Realm".

On the other hand, it's naturally for... earning contribution points!
Each floor of the Canaan Tower offers contribution points as a reward. Although the amount is small, it adds up to a huge fortune.

More importantly, honing killing techniques in the tower is far more efficient than sitting idly by yourself.

With the plan complete, Qin Feng's mind finally settled down.

His consciousness entered the subspace network.

As expected, after he went online, the application list was flooded with thousands of new applications.

The screen was almost bursting with all sorts of avatars and names.

Qin Feng simply glanced at it calmly and then chose to "ignore everything".

He is not a celebrity and does not need fans.

Adding these strangers you meet by chance as friends only adds to the disturbance.

However, just as he was about to close the list, a familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar name made his finger, which was about to click "ignore," stop in mid-air.

[Friend request: Shi Dang. Message: None.]

Shidang.

This name, like a key, instantly unlocked a memory that had been sealed away in the morning star for Qin Feng.

Galaxy Military Vice-Advanced Level, a half-blood of the Stone Race.

That opponent, whom I had defeated with lightning speed in the finals of the "Newcomer King Competition" that year, was filled with resentment and arrogance.

Later, he defeated Shi Potian and won the title of "Qiming General Star," which symbolized the highest honor for the younger generation of the Morning Star, a year earlier than Shi Potian.

After that, he was admitted to Canaan Star Martial Arts University.

According to Shi Potian, the bloodline of the Stone Clan of Shi Dang is still growing and is very powerful. Its physical potential is even no weaker than that of the gold standard human.

Both of them are from the same hometown as Qimingxing, making them true "fellow townsmen".

However, this feeling of being "fellow villagers" is somewhat weak.

Qin Feng's gaze lingered on that name for a few seconds.

He recalled that when he reunited with Shi Potian outside the Rookie Cup stadium, he seemed to have seen a familiar figure watching them from afar, but ultimately not approaching. It was this person.

At the time, I didn't pay much attention to it.

Unexpectedly, he took the initiative to add me as a friend.

After a moment's hesitation, Qin Feng pressed "Agree".

Having more friends means having more options. Even if you can't become friends, there's no need to turn away a fellow villager with whom you have no deep-seated hatred.

You have successfully added "Shidang" as a friend.

However, after the application was approved, the other party's chat box remained silent, and no new messages were sent.

Qin Feng didn't pay any attention to it.

He simply stopped paying attention to it and focused his attention back on what was most important to him.

He took a deep breath to calm himself down, and then skillfully found the number in his contacts that he had pinned to the top and labeled "Father" and dialed it.

Holographic projection transcends endless starry skies and dimensions.

next second.

hum-

After a soft resonance, a phantom formed by countless points of light slowly materialized before Qin Feng's eyes.

It was a familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar figure.

It was his father, Qin Dahai.

At this moment, my father is sitting behind a large and tidy desk.

He was wearing a crisp, dark blue uniform, with a silver badge on his shoulder signifying his management status.

On the wall behind him hung a sign that read "Qiming-7 Resource Processing Plant," with a line of smaller print below that read "Deputy Plant Manager's Office."

His face was still the same one Qin Feng knew, only the weariness and vicissitudes between his brows had been replaced by a faint sense of dignity and composure.

What truly captivated Qin Feng, filling him with warmth and wonder, was his father's left arm.

The left arm, which had been lost on the battlefield and was now just an empty sleeve, has now grown back completely intact!
It was a strong, healthy arm.

The skin color was exactly the same as that of the right arm, and there was not even any sign of new growth.

My father is holding a teacup in this hand, his fingers moving nimbly.

"A Feng."

The father's illusory figure saw Qin Feng, and an uncontrollable smile of pride and joy instantly appeared on his face.

"dad."

Qin Feng's voice had a slightly hoarse quality that was barely perceptible.

Father and son, separated by an endless galaxy, gazed at each other, and for a moment, neither was speechless.

Qin Dahai spoke first. He put down his teacup and carefully examined his son's phantom image, as if trying to engrave every detail of him in his heart.

"Good, good! You've gotten stronger and more composed. Your uncle and I watched the Canaan Rookie Cup matches live. Well played! You've really brought honor to our Qin family!"

His voice trembled slightly with excitement.

Qin Feng simply smiled and asked, "Dad, how does your hand feel?"

"Oh, this!"

Qin Dahai immediately raised his newly grown left arm, waved it excitedly, and even clenched his fist tightly, making a cracking sound.

"It's already grown back! The medicine you sent back last time was amazing! It grew back in less than a week after the injection, and it looks exactly the same as before!"

He sighed, a satisfied smile on his face.

"That's good."

Qin Feng was completely relieved.

"Is everything alright at home? How are your uncles and aunts?"

"Okay, all is well!"

Once the topic of his family came up, Qin Dahai opened up completely.

"Your uncle's two sons are both very successful! They both went to Qiming No. 1 High School, which you attended back then! They graduated two or three years ago now."

As he said this, the look of pride on his face deepened.

"Moreover, they both got into Starry Sky Martial Arts University! Although it's not the Canaan University you attended, but 'Crimson Sky Martial Arts University,' it's still one of the top 100 Starry Sky Martial Arts Universities. They're both great, really great."

The father's face was filled with heartfelt joy.

He exclaimed, "Our Lin and Qin families have been ordinary people for generations. We never imagined that in our generation, three of you would become students of Starry Sky Martial Arts University! We wouldn't have dared to dream of this before!"

"If you can get into Starry Sky Martial Arts University, you'll have a very, very high chance of becoming a true planetary-level powerhouse in this lifetime! That's a real big shot who can set foot in the starry sea!"

As he spoke, his gaze fell on Qin Feng again, his eyes becoming incredibly gentle and filled with emotion.

"But, Ah Feng, in the end, it's all because of you."

“If it weren’t for the prestigious honors you received at Qimingxing back then, such as ‘Newcomer King’ and ‘Qiming Star,’ our family wouldn’t have had so many prizes and resources to support us.”

"The resources your two cousins ​​used for cultivation, to put it bluntly, were mostly thanks to you. It was the honors you earned that paved the way for them."

Upon hearing this, Qin Feng simply nodded calmly: "We're all family, it's only right."

He asked, "Dad, how are you doing now? I see you've become the deputy factory director."

"Haha, they're all on temporary assignments!"

Qin Dahai waved his hand, but couldn't hide his smugness. "Now that the factory has introduced fully automated intelligent production lines, we old guys don't need to lift a finger. As the deputy factory director, I just come here every day to drink tea and look at reports. I have a very leisurely job."

"As for strength..."

He puffed out his chest and said proudly, "I've long since recovered to the peak of a level three martial artist! My vitality index has also been stable at over 30 points for a long time!"

"I used the money you gave me last time to pull some strings and buy a pretty good 'intermediate acupoint opening method,' something like the 'Rock-Solid Acupoint Opening Method.' Now, I've successfully opened three 'intermediate acupoints'!"

"Well, yes."

Qin Feng sincerely praised.

Given his age and the damage to his foundation, it is already quite remarkable that he has been able to achieve this.

The effort behind this is definitely considerable.

"Ha ha!"

Qin Dahai, having received his son's affirmation, smiled even more broadly, "Of course! You're already competing with geniuses from all over the universe in a place like Canaan, so I, as your father, can't fall behind!"

The smile on his face gradually faded, transforming into a deep and resolute warmth.

"Dad needs to work harder to reach higher levels of cultivation, not for anything else, but to prolong his life and live longer. That way, I can watch my son carve out a world that truly belongs to him in this boundless sea of ​​stars."

These simple yet hopeful words sent a shiver down Qin Feng's spine.

He could feel the deep, boundless paternal love in his father's words.

That was the warmest connection he could never relinquish, no matter where he was or how strong he became.

After a moment of silence, Qin Feng didn't say anything more emotional. Instead, he directly brought up his personal terminal and started operating it.

"Dad, I got third place in the Rookie Cup this time. The school gave me a lot of rewards, and I also made some money."

he said calmly.

“I’ve transferred 5200 million to you. Keep it for yourself. Buy whatever cultivation resources you want, don’t be stingy. Your health is the most important thing.”

"If your uncle's family needs anything, don't be stingy. When our family was going through the toughest time, it was your uncle who helped us. We will remember that kindness."

Ding--

On Qin Dahai's personal terminal, a transfer notification popped up, the amount of which was so large that it left him speechless.

He stared at the long string of zeros, opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a word for a long time.

In the end, all his unspoken words were reduced to a complex sigh, and the glistening tears that he could no longer hold back in his eyes.

"Okay, Dad will listen to you."

After chatting with his father for a few more minutes, Qin Feng reminded him to take good care of his health and not to rush into his cultivation before hanging up the call.

The holographic light and shadow faded, and the dormitory returned to silence.

Qin Feng sat quietly, his father's face, filled with pride and satisfaction, still lingering in his mind's eye, and his father's simple yet profound words still echoing in his ears.

"...Dad needs to work harder to climb this cultivation realm, not for anything else, but to prolong his life and live longer. Only then can he watch with his own eyes as his son carves out a world that truly belongs to him in this boundless sea of ​​stars."

A warm current surged through my chest.

After a long while, Qin Feng let out a long breath, his eyes regaining their sharpness and determination.

His father is working hard, so he has even less reason to slack off.

Seize the day!

His consciousness sank into the subspace network—[Canaan Tower].

A massive virtual light screen unfolded before my eyes, revealing an endless tower that seemed to span the dimensions of the universe, standing silently against the backdrop of a sea of ​​stars, exuding an aura of antiquity, vastness, and iron-blooded power.

On the tower, lines of fine text flow, recording the basic rules of this giant tower.

[Above the 600th floor, the guardians are no longer ordinary racial phantoms, but rather battle images of the most powerful and monstrous talents among all the students of Canaan Star Martial Arts University in its 2.2 billion-year history.]

[Defeat the one who takes the photo, and your photo will also be engraved on it, to be admired by millions of students in future generations.]

Qin Feng's gaze lingered briefly on the description of "above the six hundredth floor" before shifting away.

That was still too far off for him.

His current goal is very clear.

Qin Feng's gaze fell on his long-stagnant record of completing levels.

[Current highest level: Level 3.]

[Fourth Floor Challenge Record: Failed (13 times).]

His thoughts drifted back to several years ago, to when he first arrived in Canaan, full of youthful vigor, and came to challenge the gatekeeper of the fourth level, only to be utterly humiliated.

That was an assassin from the Shadow Clan.

A terrifying race that is born to blend into shadows and darkness.

In the dimly lit, complex environment of the fourth level, filled with various obstacles and pillars, that Shadow Clan assassin was virtually invincible.

He can hide in any shadow, silent and stealthy, and then launch a deadly sneak attack with ghostly speed.

At that time, Qin Feng couldn't even touch the hem of his opponent's clothes. Every time, he was killed by his opponent with a single blow amidst endless frustration and powerlessness, and he withdrew from the challenge in a sorry state.

Those thirteen crushing defeats made him deeply aware of the vastness of the universe and the strangeness of all races.

"Shadow Clan assassins..."

Qin Feng had a sudden thought, and he chose to continue the challenge.

[Entering...Canaan Tower, fourth floor.]

Light and shadow change.

The next second, Qin Feng's figure appeared in a familiar yet oppressive dimly lit space.

All around were cold metal walls and thick metal pillars, like silent giants, cutting the entire space into pieces and casting large swaths of deep shadows.

A faint, unsettling sense of impending doom hung in the air.

Qin Feng stood quietly in the center of the arena, holding a long, jet-black alloy staff.

This time, unlike before, he didn't nervously look around, trying to find the enemy he couldn't see with his naked eye.

He simply closed his eyes, immersing himself entirely in the perception of the surrounding space.

Vitality Index: 532.

This is not just a cold number; it represents that Qin Feng's five senses, nerve reaction speed, and even subtle perception of energy have all reached an astonishing level far exceeding anything he had ever experienced before.

In his perception, the entire space was no longer simply a matter of light and shadow, but a delicately balanced force field composed of countless energy particles.

The flow of the wind, the trajectory of the dust, the ebb and flow of psionic energy... everything was clearly presented in the lake of his heart.

He is waiting.

Waiting for the point that breaks the balance.

laugh……

A very faint, almost negligible sound of something cutting through the air rang out from the shadows to Qin Feng's left rear.

coming!

Almost at the same instant the sound rang out, a shadow deeper than darkness, like a ghost, pounced out from the shadow of the pillar, the dagger in its hand transforming into a silent streak of light, piercing straight for Qin Feng's back!

quick! too fast!
This strike was perfect in terms of both timing and angle.

If it were Qin Feng, whose vitality index was only 270, he might have had to frantically rely on his fighting instincts to dodge and block this attack.

but now……

Qin Feng's eyes were not even open.

Just as the dagger was about to touch his body, he moved.

There was no turning around, no blocking.

With a gesture that defied all the laws of physics, he thrust the long black staff in his hand suddenly behind him!
The ultimate move of the Wind and Thunder Staff – [Wind and Thunder Thrusting Force]!
Om-! ! !
This thrust did not produce a deafening thunderclap, nor did it stir up a violent gust of air.

The tip of the long staff seemed to transform into an invisible vortex, causing the surrounding space to suddenly freeze!
A concentrated force, brimming with explosive and penetrating power, burst forth from the tip of the staff like a flood breaking through a dam!
That force was not a simple physical impact.

It's more like a high-frequency oscillation, a pervasive energy transmission!

The Shadow Clan assassin who had just pounced out of the shadows didn't even have time to react.

Its body, composed of special energy and immune to most physical attacks, was like a pond thrown into a high-explosive the moment it came into contact with this "wind and thunder thrusting force".

boom!
A dull thud.

The deep black shadow, along with the poisoned dagger, suddenly exploded in mid-air, turning into countless points of light that vanished without a trace.

The whole process was clean, efficient, and fatal!
From the moment the opponent launched their attack to the moment Qin Feng counterattacked and killed them, the entire process took no more than 0.1 seconds!
Qin Feng slowly opened his eyes, looking calmly at the dissipating light.

He didn't even look back.

Because the moment he made his move, he had already "seen" the outcome.

This is the overwhelming power that comes from absolute strength.

With a vitality index as high as 532.0, his senses were able to easily detect the opponent's energy fluctuations.

The core essence of the "Wind and Thunder Piercing Force" lies in "penetrating force".

This is a perfect counter to Shadow Clan units, which are composed of energy and have relatively weak defenses.

Win the battle and gain 1 contribution point.

Congratulations! You have successfully passed the fourth level of the Tower of Canaan!

[Received first-time completion reward: 50 contribution points!]

A series of system notification sounds rang in my ears.

A satisfied smile appeared on Qin Feng's face.

Fifty-one contribution points, though not many, is a good start.

His gaze fell upon the stairs leading to the fifth floor, and the fighting spirit in his eyes grew even more intense.

……

In the following period, Qin Feng completely unleashed his frenzied tower-climbing mode.

The fifth level is guarded by three "Crypt Bulls" known for their ferocity and physical defense.

Qin Feng, wielding a long staff, met the attack head-on, unleashing the full power of the [Wind and Thunder Thrust] technique. With three strikes, the three raging bulls were reduced to specks of light.

Win the battle and gain 3 contribution point.

[Pass the fifth level and receive 50 contribution points]

……

On the seventh floor, the opponent is an overwhelming swarm of "Gold-Eating Ants," numbering in the tens of thousands, capable of devouring energy shields and the warrior's physical body.

Qin Feng switched to his gun and unleashed the "Thousand Army Spear" technique, which was at the control level. The spear shadows were numerous, forming an impenetrable steel wall.

【A Thousand Armies Guard】protects the entire body, then 【A Thousand Armies Repel】sweeps across the entire field, wiping out the ant swarm.

Win the battle and gain 1 contribution point.

[Pass the seventh level and receive 50 contribution points]

……

On the tenth floor, he encountered a "Berserker Greenskin" wielding a giant axe. Its vitality index was approaching 570 points, and its fighting style was wide-ranging and extremely ferocious.

Qin Feng sheathed his spear and, bare-handed, countered with the [Fierce Bird Fist Technique].

His movements were elusive, like a predatory owl, avoiding the enemy's sharpest attacks and striking their vitals. Finally, he used the combined killing move, "Owl Chasing Shadow," to pierce the green-skinned orc's heart with a single punch.

Win the battle and gain 1 contribution point.

[Pass the tenth floor and receive 50 contribution points]

……

Qin Feng's figure swept through the Canaan Tower with unstoppable momentum.

Sometimes he wields a long staff, stirring up wind and thunder; sometimes he holds a long spear, making dragons and snakes rise from the land; sometimes his fists strike like the wind, like fierce birds battling in the sky.

He faced the "Void Jellyfish," which excelled at mental attacks, and forcefully defeated it by upholding his will through the [Emperor Meditation Method].
He encountered "Mechanical Sentinels" who could manipulate metal, using the unpredictable movement of the [Dragon Serpent Spear] to traverse through a storm of metal and strike at the heart of the enemy.

He was once trapped in an endless illusion created by the "Illusionary Butterfly," but ultimately, with his strong will, he saw through the illusion and turned the tide.

He completely regarded the Canaan Tower as the best place for him to hone his killing skills.

Every battle is a test and an opportunity to refine one's martial arts skills.

His four "Control Realm" killing techniques became increasingly refined and effective in this high-intensity combat.

In particular, his proficiency with the newly learned [Wind and Thunder Staff] is increasing rapidly at a visible speed.

The fifteenth floor...

The twentieth floor...

The twenty-fifth floor...

Qin Feng's speed in clearing the levels was outrageously fast.

Basically, before the thirtieth floor, no gatekeeper could withstand ten moves from him.

The vast majority of them were dealt with cleanly and efficiently within three moves.

Finally, after passing the thirtieth floor and piercing through a "Khorne Follower" with a single shot using the [Dragon's Lair] technique, he stepped onto the stairs leading to the thirty-first floor.

[Passed the 30th floor, gained 50 contribution points]

The system notification sound cheered Qin Feng up.

It is estimated that the first 100 floors will each provide a reward of 50 contribution points, and the reward will only increase after passing the 100th floor.

[Entering...Canaan Tower, Level 31.]

The scene before my eyes changed once again.

This time, he arrived at a rocky plain filled with a heavy, oppressive atmosphere.

The earth was grayish-brown and as hard as iron.

On the plains stood a colossal rock throne, seemingly one with the earth.

On the throne sat an incomparably imposing figure.

It was a humanoid creature made entirely of dark gold rock, over four meters tall, with bulging muscles, exuding an explosive sense of power.

Its body is covered with mysterious and ancient golden patterns, as if they were naturally formed Tao and principles.

It simply sat there quietly, yet it exuded a terrifying aura that was as imposing and unshakeable as a mountain, seemingly capable of crushing the eternal blue sky.

[Guardian: Stone Clan Champion Warrior (Phantom)]

Vitality Index: 610.0

[Killing Techniques: Rock Fist (Perfected), Star-Shattering Hammer Technique (Perfected)...]

Upon seeing this series of data, Qin Feng's pupils suddenly contracted.

Stone Clan!

Moreover, he is the "Champion Warrior" of the Stone Clan!
The vitality index even reached 610 points!
This has completely surpassed him.

What's even more terrifying is that the opponent's information contains a long list of perfected killing techniques, all of which indicate that this is a terrifying being with no weaknesses and a perfect balance of offense and defense.

"No wonder the forum says that the thirtieth level is a hurdle, the limit of the 'superior enlightenment method'."

Qin Feng muttered to himself, his expression more solemn than ever before.

"Above the thirty-first level, it is indeed the realm of the 'Supreme Enlightenment Method'."

He took a deep breath and gripped the spear tightly in his hand.

Even knowing that his opponent was strong, he had no intention of backing down.

How can we know the true extent of the gap without fighting it out?
war!
The Stone Warrior on the throne slowly stood up.

Boom!

The moment it stood up, the entire rocky plain seemed to tremble.

Those eyes, made of lava, indifferently locked onto Qin Feng.

The next second, it moved.

Without using any fancy footwork, he simply took a step towards Qin Feng.

With a single step, its massive body instantly covered hundreds of meters, appearing before Qin Feng. The giant hammer made of rock in its hand slammed down with a whistling sound that tore through the air!
fast!
An extreme speed that is completely incongruous with its enormous size!
Qin Feng's pupils shrank to the size of pinpoints.

Without a second thought, he pushed the movement technique of the Thousand Army Spear to its limit, transforming himself into a streak of light as he dodged to the side.

[Light and Shadow]!
However, the giant hammer seemed to have anticipated all his movements. With a sudden, ruthless strike, it blocked all his escape routes!
There is no way to avoid it!

A ruthless glint flashed in Qin Feng's eyes, and he stopped dodging.

He held the spear horizontally in front of his chest, his spiritual energy surging wildly within him.

【Dragon's Hidden Treasure】!
He unleashed his strongest defense, preparing to withstand the attack head-on!
boom--! ! ! !

The giant hammer and the long spear collided with a deafening roar.

An indescribable, terrifying force, like a landslide or tsunami, surged wildly into Qin Feng's body along the gun barrel.

Click!

The spear in Qin Feng's hand, made of special alloy, let out a mournful cry of being unable to bear the weight, and spiderweb-like cracks instantly covered the spear shaft.

It was as if he had been struck head-on by a high-speed meteorite. The bones in his arms shattered instantly, his internal organs churned violently, and he coughed up a mouthful of blood. His body flew backward uncontrollably and slammed heavily against the rock wall hundreds of meters away.

Instant kill!

A complete and utter annihilation!

Challenge failed.

A cold, impersonal notification sound rang out.

With a flash of light and shadow, Qin Feng's figure reappeared in the preparation space of Canaan Tower.

He was breathing heavily, his face was pale, and his eyes were filled with lingering horror.

"Is this... the strength of the Stone Clan's champion warrior?"

He looked down at his hands. Although his injuries would heal instantly in the virtual space, the excruciating pain of shattered bones and torn internal organs still lingered in his nerves.

"Such powerful strength...such overwhelming pressure..."

Qin Feng quickly calmed down and began to review the situation.

"Come again!"

Qin Feng was not discouraged; his fighting spirit rekindled in his eyes.

If once doesn't work, try ten times! If ten times doesn't work, try a hundred times!

He refused to believe that he couldn't find even the slightest flaw!

……

After half an hour.

Challenge failed.

Qin Feng's figure was smashed into specks of light by the Stone Clan warrior's hammer for the seventeenth time.

He exited the challenge space somewhat numbly.

In the past half hour, he tried every tactic he could think of.

He tried using the ultimate penetrating power of [Wind and Thunder Chasing Shadow] to attack the opponent's joints and energy core, but the spear broke and the opponent was unharmed.

He tried to use the unpredictable techniques of the Dragon Serpent Spear to engage in a prolonged fight, attempting to find an opening. However, he was struck by the opponent's "Earth Stomp," which caused his spiritual energy to surge, rendering him unable to move. Then, the opponent finished him off with a single hammer blow.

All-round crushing!

Strength, defense, speed, skill, realm... he couldn't gain an advantage in any of them.

"call……"

Qin Feng let out a long breath and shook his head helplessly.

He knew he had reached his limit.

Continuing to challenge it would be futile.

"The difference in vitality index, the difference in killing technique level, and the difference in racial talent... when these three factors are combined, the gap is too great."

He was keenly aware of this.

"It seems that until my vitality index catches up, or until I master a few more killing techniques at the Control Realm, it will be impossible to defeat this Stone Clan warrior."

Qin Feng was not discouraged; instead, he became even clearer about his next goal.

This tower challenge has been incredibly rewarding.

He opened his personal panel and glanced at his contribution points.

[Contribution points: 4639.]

After deducting the remaining 18 points and the 3000 points from the Newcomer Cup reward.

This time, from the fourth to the thirtieth floor of the tower, he earned a total of 1,621 contribution points!
This is definitely a pleasant surprise!
Satisfied, Qin Feng exited the virtual space of Canaan Tower, and his consciousness returned to his real dormitory.

He habitually opened the private forum of Canaan Starry Sky Martial Arts University to see if there was any new information.

However, the moment he opened the forum, a huge, eye-catching banner that stretched across the entire screen suddenly popped up and filled his entire field of vision!

The banner was a vibrant blood red, with a striking notice written in large, gilded characters:

[Warmest congratulations! Qin Feng (student ID: GX7382910), a member of the Fearless Battle Team, has successfully cleared the 30th floor of the Canaan Tower. This announcement is made to encourage him!]

"Ok?"

Qin Feng was slightly taken aback.

He never expected that his attempt to conquer the tower would result in a school-wide announcement.

He then discovered that the entire forum was completely flooded with posts related to him.

The top-pinned posts all have increasingly exaggerated titles.

[The uncrowned newcomer king is terrifying! The Rookie Cup just ended, and he's already smothered the 30th floor of the Canaan Tower!]

[In-depth analysis: The significance of Qin Feng's victory over the 30th floor, and why he is known as the 'Qin Beast'!]

[A bold guess: Is it possible that this year's Qin Beasts will take a group photo at the top of the tower before graduation?]

Qin Feng casually clicked on the first post.

"Brothers, did you all see that?! The red banner at school! Qin Feng! That monster rookie who caused a bloodbath at the Rookie Cup, just now, he fought his way from the fourth floor to the thirtieth floor in one go! I checked the records, it took him less than three hours! Holy crap! Really? He cleared twenty-seven floors in three hours? That's an average of six or seven minutes per floor? Is he even human?"

"What's so surprising? That's Senior Qin Feng! A monster who could defeat Senior Bayan on the arena, clearing a mere thirty floors is a piece of cake for him! The uncrowned new king, truly deserving of the title!"

"The thirty-first floor is guarded by the 'Stone Clan Champion Warrior,' with a vitality index of 610. It can be said that the thirty-first floor and above are prepared for those who cultivate the 'Supreme Awakening Method.' It's perfectly normal for Qin Feng to have reached this level, given that he came in third place in the Rookie Cup."

"I see, I've learned something. So, Senior Qin Feng is really impressive!"

"Tsk tsk, I wonder if Qin Feng can take a picture on the 600th floor before he graduates? That would be truly awesome!"

The moment that comment appeared, the tone of the post changed instantly.

"What nonsense are you talking about upstairs? Taking pictures? Do you know what's above the 600th floor of the Canaan Tower? Do you know what kind of monsters guard it?"

"Let me give the newcomers a little background. The guardians of floors 600 to 999 of the Canaan Tower are all the most outstanding graduates from every era and realm in the 2.2 billion years since the founding of our Canaan Star Martial Arts University! Moreover, this list of photos will be updated and iterated!"

"For example, if you challenge and defeat the image on the 602nd floor, then congratulations, your battle image will become the new guardian of the 602nd floor. The unlucky guy on the original 602nd floor will be pushed to the 601st floor by you. And the even more unlucky guy on the original 601st floor will be kicked off the list and disappear forever."

"Do you understand what this means? It means that, over the course of 2.2 billion years, the images on this list have been constantly filtered, reshuffled, optimized, and strengthened by generations of peerless geniuses, era after era! Those who remain on it today are all monsters among monsters, geniuses among geniuses! They are truly the strongest beings who are invincible among their contemporaries!"

"Holy crap...that sounds terrifying! Monsters from 2.2 billion years ago, all tangled together?"

"So, let's not even talk about Qin Feng. Our school hasn't produced a single student in over a thousand years who has successfully taken a photo on the 600th floor upon graduation! It's just too difficult! No matter how talented or freakish Qin Feng is, can he compare to the ultimate freaks accumulated over the school's 2.2 billion years of history? I don't believe it."

Seeing the heated discussion on the forum and the cruel rule about "taking a photo", Qin Feng's gaze once again involuntarily turned to the towering, seemingly endless top of the Canaan Tower application.

Above the 600th floor.

Is this a collection of photos of the strongest individuals from the school's 2.2 billion-year history...?

A surge of indescribable fighting spirit suddenly welled up in Qin Feng's heart. This was far more valuable than simply leaving a photo in Qi Yi High School's private domain; it was an opportunity to challenge the top geniuses in the universe.

The will to fight surged forth.

(End of this chapter)