High Martial Arts: Liver Becomes the Master of the Universe

Chapter 174 Qin Beast's fame spread far and wide, highlighting the prestige of the Canaan Tower! New students admired him!
At the same time that Qin Feng's figure was teleported out of Canaan Tower and returned to the empty and silent teleportation hall.

Without warning, a huge, school-wide announcement, written in the most striking, blood-red font, popped up simultaneously on the personal terminal interfaces of hundreds of millions of students online in the private forum of Canaan Starry Sky Martial Arts University!
The broadcast consisted of only one short line of text.

But it was like a depth charge dropped into a calm lake, instantly creating a huge wave!

[Warmest congratulations! Level 4 martial artist Qin Feng has successfully cleared the 100th floor of the Canaan Tower! This announcement is made to encourage him!]

This announcement, with an undeniable and domineering presence, occupied the very top of all student forum interfaces.

It has no power button; it just hangs there quietly and high, flashing a dazzling red light, as if announcing an extraordinary achievement worthy of being recorded in history.

The broadcast lasted for a full five minutes.

During those long five minutes, throughout the entire Canaan Star Martial Arts University, whether it was students diligently studying in their dormitories, elites sweating it out in the mission area, or contestants who had just finished a fierce battle...

Everyone's attention was firmly drawn to this line of text.

After a brief, deathly silence.

The forum completely exploded!
Countless comments flooded the comment section below the broadcast, like a burst dam!
Its refresh rate was so fast that it even caused the forum's server to lag for a moment!

The comments section presented two distinct and completely different styles.

Those senior students who were already very familiar with the name Qin Feng were initially startled upon seeing the announcement, but then quickly adopted an expression of "I see" and "not surprising at all."

"Holy crap! You scared me half to death! A level four martial artist who made it through the hundredth floor?! This can't be a joke, right?! The guardian of the hundredth floor is a genuine Stoneman monster with a vitality index of 3600! ...Oh, it's the Qin Beast. Oh well, it makes sense."

"When I saw the words 'Level 4 Martial Artist' and '100th Floor' appear at the same time, my first reaction was that the system had a bug. But when I saw the name 'Qin Feng,' I knew that it wasn't the system that had a bug, but the world itself. That makes perfect sense, absolutely perfect sense."

"Hahaha! Upstairs, what the hell is wrong with the world?! But seriously, after Qin Shou won the Level 4 tournament, he went straight to challenge the tower. I thought he went into seclusion to merge his cultivation points, but it turns out he went to the Canaan Tower to fleece everyone! He really doesn't let any contribution points go to waste!"

"I guess so."

"Calm down, calm down. Basic procedure, don't be silly, everyone sit down. We must learn to treat creatures like the Qin Beast, which cannot be judged by common sense, with a normal mind. Otherwise, we will lose our martial spirit sooner or later."

……

The senior students' discussion was full of banter and a sense of nonchalance, as if they were used to it.

It was as if it were perfectly natural for Qin Feng to do anything outrageous.

However, for the freshmen who had just enrolled and were still basking in the pride of standing out from their respective planets, this broadcast, along with the discussions among the upperclassmen, brought them an unprecedented and even disruptive shock!

Their messages were filled with shock, bewilderment, and intense curiosity about the mysterious codename.

"Qin Beast? Is that... this senior Qin Feng's nickname? It sounds... so domineering, yet so strange..."

"I need help! Could any senior students explain who this Qin Feng is? How did he get the nickname 'Qin Beast'? And why do you all think it's normal for Qin Beast to clear the 100th floor?"

"Um... I'm a newbie who's only been in school for a month and hasn't even finished reading the tutorials yet. I'm just asking politely... Is reaching the 100th floor of the Canaan Tower a really impressive and remarkable achievement? I saw the announcement lasted for five minutes, and it was a school-wide event?"

"Same question! I also tried to conquer the Tower of Canaan before. On the 15th floor, I was cleaved out of my seat by a three-meter-tall elite green-skinned beast with a single axe blow. I'm still undergoing psychological rehabilitation... What does a hundred floors even mean?!"

"..."

Faced with a barrage of questions from the freshmen, all brimming with a thirst for knowledge.

Some senior students who had nothing better to do and were happy to help others started their favorite activity: "digging up old posts on the forum".

Like experienced hunters, they skillfully and precisely unearthed those posts related to the keywords "Qin Feng" and "Qin Beast" that had once caused a huge sensation from the vast sea of ​​old posts on the forum, which were calculated based on the unit "Jing". Then they directly posted the links in the comments section.

In an instant, the entire forum turned into an archaeological site about the "Legend of Qin Feng".

[Archaeological Link 1: Shocking! After forty years of enrollment, he decisively defeated the "deadbeat" Zhou Run! Complete domination! The name "Qin Beast" is well-deserved!]

[Archaeological Link 2: "(High-Definition Uncensored) Full Video of the Finals! Qin Feng vs. Zhou Run! A Frenzied Attack Starting with 'A Glimmer of Cold Light'! A Textbook-Level Gunplay Tutorial!"]

[Archaeological Link 3: "(In-depth Explanation) Can you believe he completed the ultimate enlightenment method in forty years?! How did 'Qin Beast' do it? A must-read for beginners! Let Qin Beast guide you through the ultimate enlightenment method! (Humorous)"]

[Archaeological Link 4: "(Internal News) The Only Truth About Why Qin Beast's Body Could Burst the Detection Chamber! He Sold His Way to the Starry Sky Beast! I Have a Friend Who's a Genuine Starry Sky Beast, and He Knows Qin Beast... (Just kidding)"]

[Archaeological Link 5: "(Inspirational Example) You only see his brilliance, but not his sweat! Qin Beast, the Reclusive Master! Only when you can endure the loneliness of the seventh level can you become a true strongman! Entering school at seventeen, he spent forty years in mad seclusion. I ask you, who among you can do that?!"]

[Archaeological Link 6: "..."]

……

One by one, posts full of gimmicks, yet incredibly detailed, were made public.

When those curious freshmen clicked on these links with a mix of belief and skepticism, especially after clicking on the high-definition full recording of Qin Feng's duel with Zhou Run.

The entire new student population fell completely silent.

Their worldview, their pride, and their understanding of the word "genius" were utterly shattered at this moment!
"Complete the Great Sun Awakening Method in forty years?! This can't be a joke, can it?! The average cultivation time for a top-tier awakening method is around 100 years! How did he manage to shorten that time by more than half?!"

"My God... a seclusion maniac... this is terrifying! I've only been enrolled for half a year, and let alone seclusion, I can't even calm down and peacefully practice a complete 'Great Sun Visualization Method'! I'm always restless, always thinking about going out to carry out missions, going to the arena to practice killing techniques... and he can actually seclude himself in his dormitory for decades... is he even human?!"

"Quick! Go watch that battle replay! Holy crap! That marksmanship is incredible! So fluid and ferocious! That senior Zhou Run, he's a 3600-point powerhouse, right? Yet he was completely suppressed from start to finish! Is that Qin Shou's strength?!"

There was much discussion on the forum.

On this day, the name "Qin Feng," along with his legendary nickname "Qin Beast," conquered the minds of all newcomers with an unprecedented and overwhelming force.

While the group of freshmen were still immersed in the endless shock of Qin Feng's inhuman cultivation speed and combat power, unable to extricate themselves for a long time.

On the forum, a user with the ID "Retired Lai Zi" suddenly posted a new comment.

This comment did not participate in praising Qin Feng, but instead, in an extremely calm, even scientific, tone, it attempted to bring the somewhat skewed and frenzied discussion back to the core issue of "the value of the 100th floor of the Canaan Tower".

"Fellow students, don't be so shocked yet. Before discussing Qin Feng's abnormality, I think it's necessary for us to establish a unified and objective standard for understanding the word 'powerful'."

This ID, along with his deliberately profound tone, immediately attracted the attention of countless students.

"First, I'll play a video here."

As soon as he finished speaking, he immediately displayed a high-definition, professionally edited battle video.

The video title is full of personal style.

[Video: "Lai Zi's Road to Retaining His Title! Zhou Run vs. Zheng Dong, Zhou Run Wins the Fourth-Tier Regional Championship Again, and Chooses to Stay!"]

As soon as the video starts, a familiar battle platform appears, belonging to the finals of the Rookie Cup Level 4 Division.

On the other side of the platform was none other than Zhou Run, the "deadbeat" who looked somewhat "sorry" in Qin Feng's hands!
His opponent was a top-tier player named Zheng Dong, who also enjoyed a prestigious reputation in the fourth-tier competition area.

The battle begins!
This time, Chow Yun-fat is no longer the "victim" who is passively defending and taking the beating throughout.

He transformed into a real, terrifying "perpetrator"!
Both sides have a vitality index of over 3000, and both have mastered their killing techniques.

In the corner of the video, a line of cold data clearly marked the strength of both sides.

However, the battle was not a close contest between evenly matched forces.

Zhou Run, wielding a long sword, moved like a silver lightning bolt, completely taking control of the entire battlefield from the very first second of the battle with an unparalleled and powerful sense of oppression!

His swordsmanship is cunning and ruthless, yet it also carries a sense of effortless mastery.

Each thrust of the sword was perfectly timed, sealing off all of the opponent's escape routes.

Zheng Dong, who also had a vitality index of 3000+ and had mastered the "Control Realm" killing technique, appeared so clumsy and powerless in front of Zhou Run.

He was like a toddler who had just learned to walk, facing a martial arts master in his prime.

Every single one of his attacks was anticipated by Zhou Run.

Every time he tried to defend himself, Zhou Run easily penetrated his defenses.

The entire battle lasted less than a minute.

In the end, Chow Yun-fat ended the duel with a graceful and effortless "Cloud Roll and Unroll" move, lightly striking Zheng Dong's vital point.

When that video finished playing.

The entire forum, especially the freshmen who had just watched the "Qin Feng vs. Zhou Run" battle, fell into a deathly silence once again.

Immediately following was an even more intense gasp of astonishment, filled with boundless shock!
"Holy crap! This is Zhou Run?! The Zhou Run who was beaten up by Qin Feng for three minutes?!"

"That's too strong! This suppressive power! That senior Zheng Dong is a monster with over 3000 points of vitality, right? Yet he's completely powerless against senior Zhou Run! The difference in strength is just too great!"

"So Senior Zhou Run is such a terrifying existence?! When I saw him being beaten up by Senior Qin Feng, I thought... I thought he was just a 'rascal' with high cultivation level but no real skill... I was wrong, I was so wrong!"

"Yeah! I finally understand! It's not that Senior Zhou Run is weak, but... it's that guy called 'Qin Beast' isn't even human!"

"Senior Zhou Run is already so amazing... but Senior Qin Feng is even stronger! By a significant margin! My god, Canaan Star Martial Arts University is truly a den of monsters!"

……

Seeing the shocked comments from the new students, the user with the ID "Retired Lai Zi" seemed quite satisfied.

This is the effect he was waiting for.

"It seems that everyone now has a basic understanding of the word 'powerful'."

He continued, unhurriedly, explaining the science.

"Fellow students, each of you is a 'star general' who fought your way out from among hundreds of millions of martial arts high school students on your respective planets. You should understand better than anyone else the insurmountable gap between geniuses and ordinary people."

"But what I want to tell you today is this: even among geniuses, there are differences!"

"And the Tower of Canaan, its purpose is to measure this gap! However, it measures not only human geniuses. It includes the most outstanding, most terrifying, and most unreasonable geniuses among the billions of races in this vast universe!"

"Yes, you read that right, it's all races! In this sea of ​​stars, there are countless races, and among them are truly terrifying geniuses who have fought their way out from billions of their own kind! If you underestimate them because of your racial arrogance, then you will die without a burial place!"

"The first hundred floors of the Canaan Tower correspond to the level four of our Qi Opening Realm. However, it corresponds to the most elite level four martial artists who have cultivated the 'Supreme Qi Opening Method'! Their vitality index is capped at 3600 points!"

"As for the difficulty of the earlier levels, I think the freshmen here will understand once they try it out for themselves. I won't go into details."

"I'll only say, starting from the 91st floor!"

His tone suddenly became extremely solemn.

“Starting from the 91st floor, you will face a true nightmare! Each guardian on that floor will be one or more alien monsters with a life force index that has reached the limit of 3600 points, and whose killing methods have also reached the ‘Control Realm’!”

"Some might say, 'We're both at the 3600-point limit, both using the same killing technique, we're all on the same starting line, what's there to be afraid of?' Heh..."

He let out a cold laugh filled with disdain.

"Then, I ask you to watch the duel between Qin Feng and Zhou Run again. They both have the limit of 3600 points and both have mastered the killing techniques of the Control Realm, but how big is the gap between them? I think you already have the answer in your hearts."

"Similarly, among all races, those monsters that can be included in the Canaan Tower are also kings among their peers!"

"Just like the video you just saw, the one of Zhou Run versus Zheng Dong. Zhou Run's skills should be pretty good, right?"

"Zhou Run has a vitality index of 3600 points. He has mastered a total of seven level-one killing techniques of the 'Control Realm', five level-two killing techniques of the 'Perfect Realm', and one level-three killing technique of the 'Perfect Realm'."

"With such strength, Zhou Run stopped at the 81st floor of the Canaan Tower."

"He's not even qualified to challenge those monsters with a vitality index of 3600 points who have mastered the Control Realm Killing Technique!"

"The guardian of that level is a corrupted 'Nurgle Cultist' whose power is so overwhelming it inspires despair. Its vitality index is only 3400 points. However, it has mastered more than one hundred level one killing techniques of the 'Perfect Realm', more than thirty level two killing techniques of the 'Perfect Realm', and a full dozen level three killing techniques of the 'Perfect Realm'!"

"Now, do you know just how valuable the hundred floors of the Canaan Tower really are?"

"Let me tell you another statistic. In the history of Canaan Star Martial Arts University, the vast majority of students, for the first time, truly and meaningfully, passed the hundred floors of the Canaan Tower after they had already broken through to the sixth level of the Sky Soaring Martial Artist realm!"

He paused for a moment, and then dropped a bombshell that detonated the entire audience!

"Don't ask me how I know so much."

"Because it's Chow Yun-fat."

The moment the words "I am Chow Yun-fat" appeared on the forum.

The whole world seemed to stand still.

All the students, whether freshmen or returning students, were completely stunned by the sudden and enormous impact of the true form appearing, leaving them speechless!

After a brief, deathly silence.

It was a more intense, more frenzied, and more completely explosive boiling than ever before!

"Holy crap! Chow Yun-fat! Alive!"

"Front row group photo! We've caught a wild rascal!!"

"My goodness! Senior Zhou Run personally stepped in to explain the science!"

"My mind is completely blank right now... Senior Zhou Run has such freakish strength, yet he can't even get past the 81st floor?! What kind of hellish difficulty must the 91st to 100th floors be?!"

"Most importantly... Senior Qin Feng, he not only made it through, but he also made it through at the fourth level of martial arts!"

"Now I finally understand why the whole school gave him a five-minute red-highlight announcement! That's what makes it special!"

Just then, another unknown big shot with the ID "Sweeping Monk in the Tower" also stepped in to add a comment, adding the final spark to this celebration.

"By the way, let me share a little-known fact with the new students."

"Canaan Tower allows you to bully the weak. If you are a level 5 or 6 martial artist and attempt to conquer the first to the hundredth floor, you can still obtain those generous contribution points rewards. However, there will be no announcements in the private domain."

"Only true geniuses like Qin Feng, who, at their respective levels, have completed challenges that are virtually impossible to complete..."

"Talent wins this unique, resounding, all-encompassing private broadcast!"
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While the entire private forum of Canaan Star Martial Arts University was abuzz with an unprecedented frenzy over the "Qin Beast" and the "Gold Content of Canaan Tower" due to that red-highlighted announcement and Zhou Run's personal testimony, Qin Feng, at the absolute center of this storm, remained completely unaware of it.

At this moment, he was sitting cross-legged in the empty and familiar dormitory training room, immersing his entire mind in another, more important and purer world.

Before him, a huge virtual light screen was silently floating.

On the screen, what was playing on a loop were images of his bloody battles in the Canaan Tower over the past year.

From the raging green-skinned armored war boss on the 91st floor to the indestructible stoneman champion warrior on the 100th floor.

Every battle, every defeat, every hard-won victory...

He recorded every detail with the highest resolution, down to the last detail.

He watched it over and over again.

It's like the most demanding and critical chess player reviewing their past games.

He slowed down every single one of his movements to the extreme.

He analyzed the angle of each shot, the timing of each exertion, and the trajectory of each dodge.

He was also analyzing those powerful opponents from all races in the universe, their completely different fighting styles, their unpredictable killing moves, and their most primal fighting instincts displayed when facing life and death.

This was a long, lonely, yet incredibly rewarding period of reflection and summarization.

Even though they are both in the "Control Realm," there is a world of difference between them.

After engaging in hundreds and thousands of intense life-or-death battles with those real alien monsters who had also reached the fourth level limit, Qin Feng's understanding of the word "control" was now completely different.

His numerous killing techniques, which had already reached the level of mastery, became more refined, more condensed, and more deadly through repeated review and comprehension.

And that level two spear technique he had placed high hopes on, which he had not yet been able to master—"Cold Light"—through repeated observation and comparison, he finally, faintly, caught a glimpse of inspiration leading to the realm of mastery.

Time slips away quietly in this state of extreme focus and concentration.

When Qin Feng thoroughly absorbed and integrated the footage of those thousands of battles into his own combat system...

Another six months have passed.

He slowly opened his eyes.

A glint of light, more restrained yet more profound than before, flashed briefly in his eyes.

He raised his hand and turned off the virtual screen.

It's time to move on to the next step.

Qin Feng stretched, and his bones crackled and popped like popping beans.

Only then did he slowly open his personal subspace network, which had been dormant for a long time.

At this point, six months had passed since he successfully conquered the tower.

That red-flag news report that once caused a huge uproar on the forum has long since disappeared without a trace.

The forum returned to its usual tranquility, with various posts constantly refreshing the homepage.

Qin Feng's finger moved with practiced ease, directly clicking on the familiar icon that represented the empire's highest trading platform.

—Imperial Trading Post.

Looking at his contribution points balance of 6229, Qin Feng's lips curled into a knowing smile.

This time, he didn't look at those expensive cultivation techniques or those medicines again.

His gaze, firm and unwavering, was fixed on the "equipment area".

He thought about it and finally made a decision.

—Purchase the power armor first.

This decision was not made on a whim, but rather it was a well-considered and most rational choice.

There are two reasons.

First and foremost, the most important point.

A top-tier power armor set can comprehensively, visibly, and immediately enhance a martial artist's strength!
That 50% increase in physical attributes, that life-sustaining and pressure-stabilizing system that can save lives in critical moments, and that miniature lift system that greatly enhances mobility...

All of this brings about a much greater overall improvement in combat power than simply replacing a spear with a more robust level 5 alloy spear!
The second reason is the most realistic consideration of cost-effectiveness.

At Canaan Starry Sky Martial Arts University, there is an unwritten benefit that all senior students are well aware of.

That is, next to each large teleportation base station that connects to off-campus mission areas, there is a top-level "Power Armor Repair Center" directly under the Imperial military.

Students, using their student IDs, perform routine maintenance and repairs on their power armor, and even replenish the expensive psionic crystals that form the core of its power system...

All of this is completely free!

This is the greatest support given to encourage students to actively participate in the task!

I bought power armor first, then went to accept missions, using combat to sustain my fighting.

This is undoubtedly the most cost-effective option under the current circumstances!

As for that "Koi Carp Transformation into Dragon" alloy spear that he also coveted...

A sly glint flashed in Qin Feng's eyes.

He refused to believe that when he took on missions to eliminate space pirates or wipe out rebel camps in the future, those guys' hideouts wouldn't be full of hidden treasures!

I bought it with my own money, how could I possibly steal it? It's more comfortable to use.
Having made up his mind, Qin Feng didn't hesitate any longer and placed the order directly.

[Confirm payment of 5000 contribution points to purchase the "Minglong Type I" multi-functional tactical power armor?]

"confirm."

Immediately afterwards, Qin Feng found another piece of equipment in the dazzling array of equipment, which he considered to be equally cost-effective and essential.

It was a small, enhanced personal aircraft that resembled a deep-sea ray in appearance and was dark blue in color.

Bluefin C-3 high-speed assault aircraft

[Features: Equipped with the 'Twilight' II psionic shield generator, which can be actively activated to effectively defend against most level 5 ranged psionic weapons. It possesses a three-stage overload acceleration device, allowing it to easily overcome the gravity of most planets and reach the space base station at its maximum speed.]

Price: 1000 contribution points

This thing is also a life-saving tool when carrying out interstellar missions.

With it, Qin Feng could escape quickly, and the defensive shield would prevent him from being shot down while running away, which was excellent.

"Buy."

Finally, Qin Feng glanced at his subspace storage unit, which was not large to begin with, only a few cubic meters in size.

He knew that his "beginner's version" storage unit definitely wouldn't be able to fit everything into the aircraft.

So he spent another 200 contribution points to buy a larger subspace storage unit, 10 meters long, 10 meters wide, and 10 meters high, to replace his original one.

After doing all this, Qin Feng finally looked at his account, which had shrunk considerably once again, with a sense of satisfaction.

[Contribution Points Balance: 29 point]

"Ugh……"

Looking at the number, Qin Feng couldn't help but let out a sigh of happiness mixed with helplessness.

"We've gone back to square one..."

Qin Feng became a complete pauper again.

However, his heart was filled with unprecedented satisfaction and anticipation.

Because, the very next second after he completed the payment.

A flash of light appeared in his newly purchased subspace storage unit.

Two brand-new "large toys," brimming with a cold, technological feel and a violent aesthetic, lay there quietly.

Qin Feng's mind raced.

The next moment, a massive dark silver power armor, exuding ferocity and majesty, appeared out of thin air, transforming into hundreds of independent modules that, as if possessing life, quickly covered his entire body!
"Crack! Crack! Crack—!"

A series of crisp, mechanical metallic clanging sounds rang in his ears.

Shoulder armor, breastplate, arm armor, leg armor...

Every single component fits his body perfectly with unparalleled precision.

When the last piece of the helmet, which resembled a ferocious dragon's head, slowly fell down, completely enveloping his head, it was as if the helmet itself was being completely covered.

A steel giant, standing a full three and a half meters tall and exuding an aura of iron-bloodedness and killing intent, replaced Qin Feng and stood quietly in the center of the training room!

The design of this "Minglong Type I" power armor is full of ruggedness and majesty.

The broad and heavy shoulder armor resembles two small fortresses, upon which are carved ferocious, coiling oriental dragon reliefs.

The layers upon layers of breastplate, reminiscent of Gothic architecture, perfectly protected all his vital organs.

Its enormous, steel-pillar-like power legs, and the engine-like power backpack on its back that spews pale blue flames, give it an unparalleled sense of power and oppression!

"Click——"

The helmet fell off.

"Om..."

With a slight crackling sound, a pale blue holographic heads-up display (HUD) interface filled with futuristic data quietly lit up inside the helmet in front of him.

Vital signs, energy reserves, weapon systems, radar scans...

All the data is readily available.

Qin Feng tried to move his hands and feet.

A terrifying sense of power, several times stronger than his own, instantly surged from his limbs and bones!

"A 45% improvement in overall physical fitness is indeed terrifying."

Qin Feng sighed.

He then stored the "Bluefin" aircraft in the storage unit as well.

He secluded himself for spiritual practice for a year and a half.

The arduous journey of conquering the tower took a year and a half.

In summary, six months have passed.

Now, another three and a half years have passed.

He is over sixty years old.

But his strength has also reached an unprecedented peak.

everything's ready.

It's time to do missions and earn contribution points that can support him and help him reach even greater heights!

He reopened the subspace network, preparing to open the now completely different mission list.

at this time.

The icon representing "emergency communication" in the upper right corner of his personal terminal suddenly began to flash with an extremely dazzling blood-red light at an unprecedented, heart-wrenching frequency!

At the same time, a barrage of private messages flooded in like a screen-filling flood!

The senders were Xiong Yanfu, Lei Meng, and Shi Potian!
Qin Feng's heart skipped a beat!
An extremely strong, ominous premonition instantly overwhelmed him like an icy tide!
He clicked on the latest encrypted message from Shi Potian.

The message is very short.

But every word was like a red-hot, poisoned dagger, piercing his heart!

"Old Qin! Shi Dang has fallen into the clutches of Khorne; he has betrayed us!"

"I lost both arms. Xiong Yanfu was severely injured by being cut in half at the waist and was just rescued. Tie Mu lost an arm."

"Lei Meng died saving us."

"I've already reported it to my advisor. Come to my dorm right away!"

The time the message was sent is clearly displayed at the end.

—A few seconds ago.

(End of this chapter)