High Martial Arts: Liver Becomes the Master of the Universe

Chapter 176 Battle Group Ranking Tournament! A Grand Resource Giveaway! A Chance to Complete the Qi Integration Path in 40 Years!

"My first encounter with Shi Dang was during the Qiming School League, when I participated in the Qiming School League for the first time..."

"We had no contact after that, until he was admitted to the Canaan Star Martial Arts University, and later challenged me again..."

"..."

Qin Feng was calm and composed, and he had already reviewed his past experiences countless times in his mind.

With an almost absolutely objective perspective, he recounted every noteworthy detail, big or small, of his acquaintance with Shi Dang.

He didn't add any subjective speculation, nor did he reveal the slightest emotion; he simply stated the facts calmly.

He described Shi Dang's obsessive thirst for power during the battle, his occasional disdain for the weak, and the fact that he vaguely sensed something was wrong with Shi Dang before the mission and warned Shi Potian and the others.

The entire process lasted nearly half an hour. The three members of the court listened quietly, their recording devices working silently to capture every word Qin Feng uttered.

After Qin Feng finished speaking the last word, the council chamber fell into a brief silence once again.

"...We have finished recording everything."

The head of the court spoke, breaking the silence.

He gave Qin Feng a deep look, his eyes filled with a hint of inquiry and complexity, but it ultimately settled into a professional calm. "Thank you for your cooperation, Qin Feng. Our questioning is now complete, and you may leave."

"it is good."

Qin Feng, sparing with words, simply responded and didn't look at them again.

He turned around and bowed deeply to Yu Han on the mentors' panel and all the mentors present.

This bow is both an expression of gratitude and a sign of respect.

He strode out of the still oppressive atmosphere of the Supreme Council without any hesitation.

Only after his figure disappeared through the doorway did Yu Han's voice ring out again inside the council chamber.

"Have you finished asking your questions, gentlemen? If you have, please leave."

……

Qin Feng ignored the potential verbal conflict that might erupt behind him.

He returned all the way to the special care dormitory area where Shi Potian and the others were located.

Upon opening the door, a strong aroma of life-giving gel mixed with medical reagents wafted out.

The room was very quiet.

Upon hearing the door open, Shi Potian and Tie Mu turned around at the same time to look at Qin Feng as he walked in.

Their eyes held questions and concerns, but even more so, an overwhelming grief.

Qin Feng's gaze swept over Xiong Yanfu, then over Tie Mu, and finally landed on Shi Potian.

For a fleeting moment, he experienced a hallucination.

He could almost see Lei Meng, the bald guy who always grinned and seemed carefree, walking over in a swagger, slapping him on the shoulder, and shouting in his distinctive loud voice, "Brother Qin, what are you daydreaming about! Let's go, let's get to the mission! We have to get this contribution point!"

That hearty laughter, that honest face, that shiny bald head—these were once the most vibrant and joyful colors among them.

However, the illusion is fragile and easily shattered.

All that remained was a deathly silence, and two dear friends who had lost parts of their bodies.

Qin Feng closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, all the confusion and sadness were suppressed to the deepest part of his heart, leaving only a calm as deep as an abyss.

He walked up to the two of them, his voice low and clear.

"Once martial artists are bewitched by Khorne, they become followers of the evil god. They can exchange endless battles, killings, and even sacrifice the souls and flesh of the strong to the evil god in exchange for the blessing of power. Their strength will improve very, very quickly, to an unreasonable degree. Even the empire's top geniuses will find it difficult to catch up with them in terms of pure cultivation speed."

Shi Potian and Tie Mu listened quietly.

Qin Feng's tone remained unchanged as he continued, "I just saw the Imperial Court's mission to hunt down Shi Dang in the mission announcement board. It has the latest estimate of his strength, and his vitality index has reached between 3800 and 4500 points."

This number caused Shi Potian and Tie Mu's pupils to shrink sharply.

How long has it been? His strength has made such a terrifying leap!

"This level of strength far surpasses mine."

Qin Feng frankly acknowledged the gap between them, saying, "I may not be able to catch up with him in a short time. But..."

His tone shifted abruptly, each word seemingly squeezed out from between his teeth, carrying an undeniable resolve.

"But I will do everything in my power, risking everything. In this life... I will kill Shi Dang!"

"Count me in."

Shi Potian gritted his teeth and spat out those three words.

His fists clenched instinctively, but he could only tug at the empty sleeves, which intensified the hatred in his eyes.

"Me too."

Even the usually silent Tiemu spoke in a hoarse voice.

His only remaining left hand was clenched into a fist, his knuckles turning white from the excessive force.

"it is good!"

Qin Feng nodded heavily.

He looked at his two close friends, his eyes finally softening. "But right now, your top priority is to rest well and recover from your injuries. Make sure your injuries are completely healed and don't leave any hidden wounds that could affect your future. The road to revenge is long, and we need to be healthy enough to reach the end."

"...We understand."

Shi Potian took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his surging emotions.

After making arrangements with his close friends, Qin Feng did not linger any longer.

What they need most right now is not comfort, but rest.

He turned and left, returning to his private dormitory.

The dormitory was spotless, thanks to a smart system that kept it clean.

Qin Feng walked to the center of the room and, without pausing, immediately gave the order.

"Hamer."

"Om-"

A soft blue light gathered in front of Qin Feng, quickly forming a sleek and majestic image of a small flying dragon.

Hammer, the subspace intelligent assistant.

"Master, Hammer is ready at any time."

A emotionless, mechanical synthesized voice echoed in the room.

"Hamer, analyze my current vitality index, asset data, and the strength of all my killing techniques, combined with my past combat records."

Qin Feng's eyes were sharp as an eagle's. "Help me develop a detailed strength improvement plan. There's only one core requirement—speed! Improving my strength as quickly as possible will maximize the use of my personal rest time. At the same time, give me a corresponding contribution point earning plan, emphasizing time efficiency; the higher the better."

"Then,"

He added, "Keep a close eye on any hunting missions issued by the Imperial Inquisition targeting Shi Dang. If there are any updates to the mission information, especially any new news or coordinates of Shi Dang, you must notify me immediately."

"Received, Master. Initiating comprehensive analysis and planning for you... Plan generated."

Hammer was extremely efficient; in just a few seconds, an incredibly detailed plan was presented to Qin Feng in the form of a holographic projection.

[Comprehensive Strength Rapid Enhancement Plan]

[Core Objective: To rapidly enhance overall combat capabilities in preparation for pursuing higher-level targets.]

I. Essential Cultivation Resources List:
Psionic Potion (Mainly for Aperture Integration): Enhanced Type II Psionic Potion.

Repairing medicinal bath (protecting the physical body): Enhanced Type II deep repairing medicinal bath.

Mental Energy Potion (Assists Meditation, Recovers from Fatigue): Enhances Type II Mental Energy Recovery Potion.

All of the above medications are beyond your scope of application and require extremely diligent effort to digest. However, the resulting improvement will be enormous and rapid.

Killing Techniques (Practical Application): Numerous Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 killing techniques.

II. Efficient Contribution Value Acquisition Scheme (Efficiency Ranking):
High-risk missions: Accepting Imperial or Warband missions that are beyond your level and have an extremely high mortality rate. Advantages: Extremely high rewards per mission. Disadvantages: Huge risk, high failure rate, potentially wasting a significant amount of time or even your life.

Team Ranking Tournament: Participate in the upcoming large-scale school-wide competition.

Mentor Cup: Participate in elite invitational tournaments initiated by mentors and held irregularly.

Canaan Tower: Continue challenging the Canaan Tower. Advantages: Stable and safe. Disadvantages: Limited rewards, diminishing efficiency in the later stages.

[Highly Recommended by the System]

[Option Two: The latest "Clan Ranking Tournament"!]

[Event Information: The Canaan Starry Sky Martial Arts University's once-in-seventy-years large-scale comprehensive competition is about to begin. The competition will last for thirty years.]

[Competition Mode: During the competition, the school and mentor team will select a large number of Imperial missions of various levels and add them to the mission pool. Members of each major battle group can freely accept and complete these missions, and upon completion, they will receive [Contribution Points], [Personal Battle Group Reputation], and [Battle Group Points]. Ultimately, the overall ranking will be determined by a comprehensive weighting of the points earned by each major battle group within each martial artist level range over the past thirty years.]

[Special Reward Rules: Triple Reputation, Failures Do Not Count!]

[Recommendation Reason: This mode perfectly matches the player's current needs. 1. It allows you to simultaneously gain contribution points and a large amount of guild reputation, with extremely generous rewards. 2. A large number of practical combat missions are the best way to hone your fighting skills and break through to higher levels.]

"Oh?"

Looking at the detailed plan given by Hammer, Qin Feng's gaze finally settled on the "Battleband Ranking Tournament" section.

Three times the reputation, failures are disregarded!

These eight words hold a fatal attraction for any student at Canaan Starry Sky Martial Arts University.

He immediately opened his personal terminal and accessed the internal forum of Canaan Starry Sky Martial Arts University.

As expected, the forum was already completely ignited by the news of the Warband Ranking Tournament, with almost every page flooded with related posts, and the popularity reached an unprecedented peak.

[Pinned Post: The 70th Guild Ranking Tournament is about to begin! Warriors, fight for glory and contribution points!]

Is it finally about to begin?

[This is a once-in-a-century event! I'm determined to farm enough cultivation resources this time!]

[It's here! It's here! The most generous and extravagant part of Canaan Starry Sky Martial Arts Tour is finally here!]

[Triple Reputation! Failures are ignored!]

[Zhou Run: Thanks for the invitation. To be fair, I didn't intentionally try to take advantage of the newbie cup. It's mainly because I was born in the wrong era. Last time the guild ranking tournament started, I was just a newbie, unable to do anything. By the time I finally improved my skills, the reputation tournament was over… In these long hundred-plus years, who understands the bitterness in my heart! I was forced to be a cheat.]

[Don't cry, Senior Brother Zhou upstairs! This time you'll get your fill of grinding! By the way, the second-ranked 'Ironblood Legion' has made a bold statement, saying they're determined to dethrone the consistently number one 'Fearless Legion.' Do they have a chance?]

[It's highly likely! Both the 'Dreadnought Chapter' and the 'Ironblood Chapter' are veteran chapters established since the founding of Canaan. Historically, they've basically alternated between first and second place. Although the 'Dreadnought Chapter' has held the number one ranking for over twenty consecutive years—more than two thousand years—the 'Ironblood Chapter's' final points have been extremely close in recent ranking tournaments, with several victories coming by narrow margins. This time, it's really hard to say!]

【…】

Seeing the heated discussion on the forum, Qin Feng closed the public forum and instead opened the private internal domain belonging to the "Fearless Battle Group".

Upon entering, a striking and solemn announcement popped up, carrying an aura of grim determination reminiscent of war.

[Announcement to all battle group members]

[Subject: Mobilization Order for the 70th Guild Ranking Tournament]

1. The Battle Ranking Tournament is about to begin. This battle concerns the glory of fearlessness and also the future of you all!
2. All clan members, please prepare actively and participate enthusiastically. Remember: Failure to complete a mission will not be recorded in your personal profile; success will reward you with triple clan reputation points!
3. The Ironblood has issued its challenge, and wolves lurk in all directions. Yet, the name of fearlessness is forged in blood and victory! We have only one goal: to maintain our number one position and create new glories!
4. The guild promises: Anyone who performs outstandingly and makes significant contributions in this ranking competition will be rewarded with a tailor-made top-tier resource pack covering all levels, with no upper limit!

5. Fight to the death and never retreat, do everything in our power to secure first place!

Fearless!

Looking at the three huge, bright red exclamation marks at the end of the announcement, and the war cry that had resounded throughout Canaan for thousands of years, a trace of burning fighting spirit finally ignited in Qin Feng's cold and calm eyes.

Revenge requires power.

Power, however, needs to be forged through endless battles and resources.

This momentous event, sweeping across Canaan for the past century, is the perfect stepping stone for him to accumulate the strength for his revenge!
Just as the fearless battle group's mobilization order, brimming with fighting spirit, popped up on Qin Feng's personal terminal...

In the exclusive area of ​​the "Dauntless" chapter, a heavily guarded and solemn supreme conference hall, the atmosphere was as heavy as iron.

A dozen or so figures stood around the huge circular conference table.

Each of them possessed an aura of profound strength and imposing presence, their bodies seemingly containing a terrifying power capable of tearing apart stars. They were none other than several level-nine "Extreme Warriors" holding core positions within the Fearless Battle Group.

At this moment, all these powerful figures focused their attention on the person in the main seat.

There was a man sitting there.

He looked very young, with a handsome face, and his eyes seemed to hold a galaxy flowing within them as he opened and closed, radiating a pressure far exceeding that of a level nine martial artist, a higher level of life force.

He is Feng Zhiyu, the leader of the Fearless Battle Group and a planetary-level powerhouse who is about to graduate from the Canaan Star Martial Arts University.

"The Ironblood Legion has indeed been getting closer and closer in the ranking tournaments in recent years."

A level nine martial artist with a buzz cut and sharp, eagle-like eyes broke the silence in the conference hall by speaking first.

His voice was deep.

As soon as he finished speaking, a female level nine martial artist in charge of intelligence and data analysis immediately chimed in:
"That's right. Based on our tracking and analysis of data from the past eight hundred years, the threat posed by the Ironblood Legion is increasing year by year. Their publicity strategies and preferential treatment for newcomers are several times greater than those of our Fearless Legion."

Especially in recruiting for the Supreme Awakening Technique, since five hundred years ago, the proportion of top geniuses who have awakened the 'Control Realm' killing technique or chosen the 'Supreme Awakening Technique' and selected to join the Iron-Blooded Battle Group has been steadily increasing. Until the last hundred years, this ratio has almost reached one to one. Five hundred years ago, our recruitment rate for these geniuses was more than three times theirs.

These words caused the other level-nine martial artists present to frown slightly.

"There's nothing we can do about it."

Another burly man, as imposing as a mountain, sighed, "The foundation of our Fearless Battle Group largely comes from our seniors who have graduated and gone to the battlefield of all races."

However, in the last four or five hundred years, the battle on the battlefield of ten thousand races has been at a stalemate, and most of the senior members have been unable to be contacted. The warbands' resource replenishment has lagged behind, naturally reducing their appeal to new students. This period has indeed been a difficult one for us.

"Difficult as it may be, we must never lose our number one position."

The crew-cut warrior who spoke first said coldly, "This time, the Iron Blood Battle Group has come with great force. How much of a gap is there between our combat strength reserves at all levels and theirs? Do you have a detailed data analysis report?"

"Yes, Brother Lei."

The female warrior in charge of data analysis immediately waved her hand, and a huge holographic screen unfolded in the center of the conference hall, displaying a dense stream of data.

"Based on our assessment of the strength of all members of the two battle groups, we can draw the following conclusions."

She pointed to the light screen, her tone professional and swift.

"First of all, in the four high-level martial artist competition zones of Level 6, 7, 8, and 9, the difference in strength between us and the Iron Blood Battle Group is negligible. After all, the 'Four Limits' are an insurmountable barrier, and the quantity and quality of high-end combat power on both sides are basically equal. In this range, it's a 50/50 situation for us."

"The real difference lies between the Level 4 and Level 5 martial arts competition zones."

She tapped her finger twice on the light screen, instantly magnifying the data in those two areas.

"These two levels will have a world of difference in strength due to the different 'enlightenment methods'. It can be said that in the fourth and fifth level competition areas, the family with more and stronger geniuses practicing the 'top-grade enlightenment method' will be able to complete more and higher-difficulty tasks, thereby obtaining a massive amount of competition points."

"In the fourth-level martial arts competition area, according to our statistics, there are approximately 5,300 members of the Iron Blood Battle Group who practice the 'Supreme Acupoint Opening Method'."

Among them, about 1,100 people have a vitality index of 3000 or higher.

Most of these people have been in seclusion for years, devoting all their resources to enlightenment, all in order to make a name for themselves in this battle group ranking competition.

On our side, the Fearless Legion's statistics are roughly equal to theirs, with a difference of no more than five percent. Therefore, in the Tier 4 region, it's still a 50/50 situation for us.” “However,”

She abruptly changed the subject, her tone becoming extremely serious, "In the Level 5 Martial Artist competition area, we are at a huge disadvantage."

On the light screen, the data for the Level 5 Martial Artist competition area was stained with a glaring red.

"Among the level five martial artists in the Ironblood Battle Group, the total number of members practicing the 'Supreme Awakening Technique' exceeds five thousand! And among them, the core combat force with a vitality index of over 5000 points is as high as two thousand two hundred!"

"And our Fearless Battle Group has two thousand one hundred members and... nine hundred and seventy members."

When the last number was announced, the air in the entire conference hall seemed to freeze.

The gap is too big.

"In summary,"

The female warrior made her final summary: "We can predict that the battles in the four levels and the six to nine levels will be evenly matched. The key to victory or defeat will almost entirely depend on the five-level warriors' battles."

In this highly competitive region, our number of top-tier fighters is less than half that of the opponent.

This difference is enormous and will directly impact the final overall ranking of the battle groups.

The data is clear, but the facts are cold.

After a long silence, Feng Zhiyu, the battle group leader who had been listening quietly, finally spoke slowly.

"I understand."

His voice was calm.

"Fluctuations in resource reserves are normal. Throughout Canaan's tens of thousands of years of history, the relationship between our Fearless Chapter and the Ironblood Chapter has always been one of ebb and flow, with one being stronger and the other weaker. We have progressed together in the process of catching up with each other and vying for the top spot. This is a tradition of history and a healthy competition."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over each of the core members present, his tone carrying an undeniable determination.

“However, I am about to graduate. I absolutely do not want the first glory that the Fearless Legion has inherited for thousands of years to become second in my hands, Feng Zhiyu.”

"Everyone knows the importance of the Level 5 Martial Artist competition zone. Gentlemen, do you have any ideas on how to break this deadlock?"

His question was like a boulder thrown into a lake, yet it failed to create even the slightest ripple.

Break the situation?

Faced with a gap of nearly three thousand Level 5 elites with a vitality index of 5000+, how can we break the deadlock? This is not something that can be bridged by strategy; it is a naked chasm in terms of hard power.

Inside the conference room, you could hear a pin drop.

In the midst of this oppressive silence, someone suddenly spoke up.

"Guild Leader, speaking of which, that 'Qin Beast' who's been making headlines on the forums lately is one of our members."

"Oh?"

Feng Zhiyu raised an eyebrow slightly. He had been on a secret mission off-campus for fifty years in preparation for his graduation trial and had only recently returned to school. He hadn't really paid much attention to the changing dynamics on the forum.

"Qin beast?"

"Yes, Captain."

The female martial artist who was initially in charge of data analysis immediately pulled up another set of information and presented it to Feng Zhiyu. "This person's real name is Qin Feng. He has just been promoted to a level five martial artist. His resume is nothing short of amazing."

"He cultivates the top-level 'Great Sun Awakening Technique,' and according to our internal records, he has cultivated at least eight first-level killing techniques and one second-level killing technique to the 'Mastery Realm.'"

Furthermore, during the new student potential assessment, his physical aptitude data completely overwhelmed the testing chamber.

"Most importantly, he completed the opening of all 360 major apertures required by the 'Supreme Aperture Opening Method' in less than forty years."

In terms of temperament, comprehension, and willpower, he is absolutely a top-notch individual.

Recently, he won the Rookie Cup with an absolute advantage, earning the nickname "Qin Beast," and is undoubtedly a prominent figure among today's students.

"Just now, the system showed that he has submitted his application to participate in this guild ranking competition."

Feng Zhiyu listened quietly, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest, his eyes quickly scanning all the information about Qin Feng on the light screen.

From his rise as a rising star to his numerous breakthroughs in the Canaan Tower, and his undisputed victory in the Rookie Cup, each achievement demonstrates his extraordinary talent.

But after a moment, he slowly shook his head.

"One person alone may not be able to influence the entire fifth-tier region's battle situation."

His judgment was calm and objective: "He has just been promoted to the fifth level of martial artist. He probably hasn't mastered the Qi Integration Technique yet, and his vitality index will be stuck at 3600 points for a long time. In the next thirty years, he will have to perform missions to earn contribution points and cultivate, so time is very tight. He has potential, but it will take time to convert it into combat power."

He made a decision: "Let's observe first and make him a key person to watch. But we can't place our hopes on just one person."

As he spoke, he looked up and asked a more crucial question.

"Among the level 5 martial artists in our battle group, are there any who have cultivated a top-grade Qi Opening Technique and whose vitality index has reached 7200 points, the 'minor limit'?"

The question silenced the entire conference room.

After a long silence, someone finally managed to answer, "...No, Commander."

"Not a single one?"

"...Not a single one. Currently, the highest-level martial artist in our battle group has a vitality index of 6810 points, which is still some distance from the minor limit of 7200."

"..."

Feng Zhiyu fell silent.

He leaned back in his chair, his long, slender fingers unconsciously tracing the lines on the armrest, a deep sense of helplessness flashing in his eyes.

"What should we do..."

He muttered to himself, "Am I really going to have to hand over this number one spot before I graduate? I'm so unwilling to do that."

None of the level nine martial artists present could answer his question.

They all knew that this year's Warband Ranking Tournament might be the most difficult battle the Dreadnoughts had ever faced in thousands of years.

The resource shortage period for the Dauntless Chapter is about to end.

News has already come from those legendary seniors who fought on the battlefield of myriad races that stable resource channels will be re-established in at most another hundred years.

If we can defend our number one title during this most difficult time, then the word "fearless" will shine brighter than any publicity or preferential treatment.

At that time, the most outstanding new talents in the entire universe will still flock to this place for this glory.

The battle group can completely save on huge recruitment expenses and use all the restored resources to cultivate these top new students, forming a perfect virtuous cycle.

However, if this battle is lost, the throne of first place will be taken by the Ironblood Legion.

Next year, they will not only lose a large number of high-quality students, but will also need to spend several times more than before to barely compete with the Ironblood Battle Group for geniuses.

They're not worried about wasting resources; they're worried about resources being used for publicity instead of nurturing real geniuses.
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Unlike the oppressive atmosphere that seemed almost palpable in the highest meeting hall of the "Fearless" battle group, Qin Feng's private dormitory was completely silent.

The light was adjusted to its softest brightness, and a faint metallic and energy-circulating scent filled the air.

Qin Feng sat cross-legged on a futon with his eyes closed, but his consciousness was not immersed in cultivation. Instead, with the assistance of his rapidly operating subspace intelligent assistant, Hammer, he was browsing through a massive amount of information.

In his mental vision, beams of light composed of data streams flashed by, with only one core keyword: "Khorne".

All of this information was compiled, filtered, and summarized by Hammer from the Imperial Database, Canaan's internal archives, and publicly available academic papers, removing all redundancy and speculation, leaving only verified facts and high-value intelligence.

"The Khorne followers derive their power from bloody sacrifices and absolute loyalty to the 'Lord of the Skull'..."

Their regenerative abilities and physical strength increase exponentially with each kill, especially after devouring the souls and flesh of powerful beings…

"...In response to the violent and bloodthirsty nature of the Khorne followers, the Imperial Military Industry and the Mechanicus jointly developed a variety of special equipment."

The 'Soul-Suppressing' series of power armor contains a miniature psionic purification array within its armor coating. This array effectively weakens the chaotic and violent psionic aura emanating from the Fallen, reducing its environmental pollution and mental impact on ordinary people.

"The 'Silence' series of alloy weapons can instantly create a tiny 'psychic vacuum' within a chaotic creature's body when it strikes, thereby disrupting or even severing its energy link with the evil god, causing a lethal effect far exceeding physical damage..."

"...The 'Demon Inquisitors' under the Imperial Inquisition are equipped with strategic-level 'Psionic Annihilation' devices and 'Divine Judgment' weapons inscribed with the Emperor's words, making them the ultimate nemesis of all Chaos Believers..."

Qin Feng absorbed everything like a dry sponge.

He observed very carefully, imprinting every method of restraint, the characteristics of every piece of equipment, and the key points of every tactic into his mind.

Revenge is not something that can be achieved simply through passion.

Knowing yourself and the enemy is the only way to survive a hundred battles.

What he is hunting is a monster that is growing stronger at a terrifying rate. Any advantage in information could become the key to life or death in the future.

After a long while, he slowly opened his eyes, and the countless light screens in front of him disappeared instantly.

"So... there are power armor, weapons, and equipment specifically designed to counter Chaos Cultists."

He murmured to himself, a hint of understanding in his voice.

These top-of-the-line special equipment are all priceless.

This further solidified his determination to aggressively acquire resources in this ranked battle.

He raised his head and looked into the void, as if he could penetrate the dormitory walls and see a corner of the distant starry sky.

There, perhaps, is a monster, rampaging and growing stronger.

"take it easy……"

Qin Feng took a deep breath, suppressing all his surging emotions, and his eyes returned to their calm and still state. "Shi Dang... I will kill him."

This vow contained no roar, no howl, only a calm and resolute tone as cold as ice.

He closed all the information pages about the Chaos Cultists and instead skillfully opened the Dreadnought Chapter's private forum.

There are less than three days left until the official start of the guild ranking tournament.

He needs to stay informed about the latest rules and developments.

As soon as he entered, he noticed that the internal bulletin board of the battle group had been completely updated again.

At the very top is a huge and eye-catching blood-red countdown.

[Countdown to the start of the Clan Ranking Tournament: 2 days, 23 hours, 15 minutes, and 46 seconds (Imperial Standard Time)]

The seconds ticked silently and relentlessly, like the drums of war beating for the upcoming celebration, imbuing every member of the battle group who saw them with an invisible sense of urgency.

Below the countdown is a more detailed explanation of the rules for this event.

[Supplementary Announcement to the 70th Warband Ranking Tournament - Detailed Rules]

1. Event Mission System:
All participating members can accept a large number of tasks carefully selected and evaluated by the school's mentor team in the "Event Tasks" section within the battle group's private domain.

2. Task Acceptance Rules:
All tasks are in exclusive mode.

Once a task is accepted, it will be locked, preventing other members from accepting it again until it is completed or fails. If a task fails, it will return to the task pool and be available for other members to accept.

3. Task type:
There are two types of tasks: [Solo Tasks] and [Team Tasks].

Team missions can only begin if a specified number of players are present.

4. Points and Rewards:

Completing the task will not only grant you the [Contribution Value] and triple [Clan Reputation] indicated by the task itself, but also [Competition Points]. Accumulating 100 Competition Points will grant you a [C-Tier Customized Resource Pack] tailored for your clan; accumulating 1000 points will grant you a [B-Tier Customized Resource Pack], and so on, with no upper limit.

5. Task difficulty level classification:
All tasks are categorized into six levels based on their overall risk level and difficulty of completion:
Simple level

Adventure level
Difficulty Level
Warrior level
Hell level
Nightmare level
6. Important Note:
The higher the difficulty level of the task, the more contribution points, reputation points, and competition points you can obtain.

However, all members are urged to act within their capabilities and make careful choices.

There is only one life.

7. Finally...

The number of tasks in this event's task pool is enormous, and it will be dynamically replenished over time.

The difficulty levels of all tasks were precisely assessed by the school's faculty team.

Therefore, you don't need to worry about your desired mission being taken by someone else. Please prepare calmly.

However, it is not allowed to accept a large number of tasks that are far below one's own capabilities.

I wish you all a fruitful and remarkable journey through this once-in-a-century event!
Fearless!
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Qin Feng read through all the rules word by word, and now he had a clear understanding of how the competition would work.

A clear points-based reward system quantifies everyone's goals.

He casually refreshed the forum page and found it was already bustling with activity, with countless posts being refreshed at an alarming rate, filling the entire page with a frenzied atmosphere.

The popularity of the team ranking competition has already reached its peak.

[Pinned Highlights: Detailed Explanation – What Does It Mean to Have Resources Delivered to Your Doorstep? Let me tell you, even if you're a complete coward and dare not accept any missions above the adventure level, just by frantically grinding the simplest 'easy' missions, as long as your hand speed is fast enough and your efficiency is high enough, you'll have enough time in thirty years to earn a massive amount of resources!]

[Hot Post: Experts, I need help! How exactly is the difficulty level of this task determined? I'm unsure and hesitant to accept any new tasks!]

Soon, a reply appeared below the post asking for help, which received countless likes and was pinned to the top.

The responder is an anonymous high-level member with the ID "Canaan Know-It-All".

[“Canaan Know-It-All” replied: This is a very good question, and many newcomers have this question. The school's assessment criteria are very complex, but to make it easier for everyone to understand, we can use the first 100 floors of the 'Canaan Tower,' which is most familiar to fourth-level martial artists, as a direct comparison example.]

If you are a level 4 martial artist, then:

The "Easy Level" quests are roughly equivalent to challenging floors 1-10 of the Tower of Canaan. Unless you're a complete beginner with unresolved issues, you should be able to complete them easily.

The difficulty of the "Adventure Level" quests is equivalent to floors 11-20 of the Canaan Tower. This requires you to have a certain level of strength and combat experience; you can no longer blindly rush through.

The [Difficult Level] quest is comparable to floors 21-30 of the Canaan Tower. This is basically the limit for ordinary high-level Qi Opening martial artists, requiring you to cultivate your Qi Opening technique to a relatively high level to have a chance of completing it.

The difficulty of the [Warrior Level] quests jumps directly to the [floors 31-60] of Canaan Tower. To attempt this level of quest, you must be a genius who has cultivated the 'Supreme Awakening Technique' and have a vitality index far exceeding the base threshold of 570 points.

The "Hell Level" quest corresponds to floors 61-90 of the Canaan Tower in terms of difficulty. To accept this level of quest, you must have fully mastered the "Supreme Awakening Technique" and have a Vitality Index of 3600 points.

The "Nightmare Level" corresponds to the most terrifying floors of Canaan Tower: floors 91-100. This level of mission not only requires you to reach the level 4 limit of 3600 points, but also demands exceptional talent and terrifying combat power and killing techniques far exceeding those of other martial artists of the same level. It is a true testing ground prepared for kings! Note that even with such superior abilities, death is still possible.

...This is the most straightforward and easy-to-understand difficulty comparison table; I hope it helps everyone.

The comments below this reply were instantly flooded with countless expressions of gratitude.

[Holy crap! So that's how it is! Thanks for clearing things up, expert! Now I understand!]

[Thanks, boss! I can only manage the hard-level quests at most; I wouldn't even dare to dream of the warrior level.]

[Wow, this explanation is amazing! It made this newbie, who was about to go and die, realize his own limitations!]

Qin Feng looked at the popular science post that had been pushed to the top, a knowing glint in his eyes.

Canaanite Tower.

Floors 91-100.

Nightmare level.

He had just come from there not long ago.

At this moment, he had an unprecedentedly clear understanding of where he should stand in this impending frenzy and what kind of prey he should target.

However, he is now considered a level 5 martial artist and must accept missions from the level 5 martial artist mission area.

(End of this chapter)