High Martial Arts: Liver Becomes the Master of the Universe

Chapter 200: Human Relationships, Purchasing Meditation Techniques! Another Mission!
"I don't need that so-called guaranteed admission spot to the Ultramarines at school."

Feng Zhiyu's voice regained its composure.

"I will participate in the 'Cosmic Genius Battle,' and I will rely on my own strength to achieve a dazzling ranking on that most prestigious stage for all humanity. Then, I will walk into the Ultra Warriors Legion with honor and dignity!"

"As for Shidang..."

A chilling, undisguised killing intent flashed once again in his eyes.

"I'm going to kill him!"

"Placing the hope of revenge on a student who is still growing up? Professor Yu Han, don't you think that's a bit too frivolous?!"

"Wait until Qin Feng has grown stronger before hunting down Shi Dang? Who knows what might go wrong in the meantime! What if Qin Feng fails? What if Shi Dang kills him instead?! Can you bear that responsibility?!"

Faced with Feng Zhiyu's resounding and rationally questioning words, Yu Han finally revealed a smile of complete control.

"Why can't we trust Qin Feng a little more?"

Feng Zhiyu asked.

"Qin Feng is a genius, I never deny that."

Feng Zhiyu said in a deep voice, his tone devoid of any prejudice, purely stating the facts.

“I have witnessed all his performance within the ‘Fearless Chapter.’ His growth rate and his fighting spirit are nothing short of phenomenal. Given time, his future is limitless.”

"But, Instructor Yu Han, have you ever considered what kind of being he's facing right now?!"

“That’s Shi Dang! A corrupted being personally blessed by the Chaos God Khorne!”

Feng Zhiyu's voice was filled with deep apprehension.

"We, the geniuses of this empire, practice orthodox martial arts."

Every step of our growth requires a massive amount of time and resources to build and refine! But Khorne believers don't need that!

"The speed at which these scoundrels who walk the crooked path improve their strength is fundamentally beyond what we orthodox martial artists can match!"

"Shidang has already become famous on the border of the empire!"

He obtains the pleasure and rewards of the evil god through endless killing and sacrifice; it is said that he is already showing signs of becoming the 'Chosen One of Khorne'!

"This is no longer an ordinary, fallen Chaos believer! We must strike hard, with overwhelming force, to completely kill him before he fully matures, nipping him in the bud!"

“Professor Yu Han, you have no authority to ‘privatize’ such a dangerous target and leave it to your student Qin Feng as some so-called ‘sharpening stone’!”
Currently, millions of martial artists have accepted missions to hunt down Shi Dang through the mission system!

Despite Feng Zhiyu's well-reasoned rebuttal, Yu Han's smile remained unchanged.

He calmly uttered a sentence that struck Feng Zhiyu like a thunderbolt.

"First of all, you're right, I don't have that authority."

"..."

"Because I was not the one who gave this order."

Yu Han gently put down his teacup and slowly uttered a name that would shake the entire Canaan Star Martial Arts University.

"It is Lord Zhou Xiong."

boom! ! !
The name "Zhou Xiong" struck Feng Zhiyu's heart like an invisible, massive hammer.
His pupils suddenly contracted to the size of a pinhead!
The color that had risen on his face from anger and agitation vanished completely in an instant!

Zhou Xiong!

The company commander of the Ultra Warriors!
A supreme powerhouse at the black hole level!
How...could it be him?!
In an instant, a monstrous wave surged through Feng Zhiyu's mind!

If Yu Han's previous actions were, in his view, merely a mentor's somewhat overstepping decision due to favoritism towards his disciple.

Now that the name "Zhou Xiong" has been brought up, the nature of the whole thing has changed dramatically and fundamentally!

This is no longer Yu Han's personal will.

This represents the will of that black hole-level powerhouse!

“Secondly,” Yu Han looked at Feng Zhiyu’s unpredictable face and continued in his calm tone, “Qin Feng will definitely be able to kill Shi Dang.”

"I believe in Qin Feng."

"..."

"I do not believe."

After the initial, immense shock, Feng Zhiyu slowly shook his head.

Upon hearing the name "Company Commander Zhou Xiong," his previously unyielding attitude indeed wavered noticeably.

However, reason still prevented him from accepting this seemingly absurd decision.

"Want to...make a bet?"

A faint, ambiguous smile appeared on Yu Han's lips.

He looked at Feng Zhiyu and slowly asked, "In your opinion, what kind of strength does Qin Feng need to be considered qualified to kill Shi Dang?"

"Um……"

Upon hearing this, Feng Zhiyu fell into a brief moment of contemplation.

"Both of them are progressing at an extraordinary speed. It's essentially a race against time to see how fast they grow."

He raised his head and said in a very serious tone:
"Qin Feng must completely surpass Shi Dang in terms of his own progress speed in order to have any chance of catching up with and overtaking that bastard."

"If... he can win a place in the top ten of the next 'Starry Sky Cup' in the ninth-level competition within twenty years, then he will have the absolute strength to kill Shi Dang at the same stage."

"Oh?"

Yu Han raised an eyebrow slightly. "Then do you think Qin Feng can do it?"

"It can't be done."

Without a second thought, Feng Zhiyu shook his head, a self-deprecating smile even appearing on his lips.

"First of all, for a martial artist who has just advanced to level six, it is an almost impossible miracle to cultivate all the way to level nine in twenty years."

"Secondly, even if he really did create a miracle and successfully advanced to level nine."

But to break into the top ten on a stage like the 'Starry Sky Cup,' teeming with monsters, what's needed is to master a vast array of different fighting styles to the 'Mastery Level,' requiring a profound understanding and countermeasures against hundreds or even thousands of different combat methods!"

"This is true, painstaking skill! It can only be honed through endless time and countless life-or-death battles! There are no shortcuts!"

"But what about Shi Dang? He doesn't need it!"

A deep sense of helplessness and resentment flashed in Feng Zhiyu's eyes.

"That bastard only needs to complete one bloody killing and battle after another that pleases the evil god behind him, and his strength will skyrocket! His killing technique level will rapidly increase under the blessing of the evil god!"

"The difference is worlds apart!"

"Want to...make a bet with me?"

Yu Han's smile deepened.

He looked at Feng Zhiyu and said slowly in a tone full of endless allure:
"We don't bet on the top ten."

"Let's bet on whether Qin Feng can win first place in the 'Starry Sky Cup' Level 9 competition within twenty years."

"What are you gambling?"

Feng Zhiyu remained silent.

He stared intently at Yu Han's calm and collected face, but he couldn't see a trace of joking in those deep eyes.

"If Qin Feng succeeds."

Yu Han's voice became filled with a strange, bewitching magic.

"You, Feng Zhiyu, will follow him for the rest of your life."

"..."

"If Qin Feng fails to do so."

Yu Han paused for a moment, then continued, "Then, I, Yu Han, will personally apologize to you on behalf of Company Commander Zhou Xiong. Furthermore, I will personally capture Shi Dang alive and bring him before you for your disposal. In addition, I will personally use the Ten Perfect Hands technique to restore your brother's foundation."

"In addition, I will personally give you another guaranteed spot that will allow you to directly join the Ultramarines Legion."

……

Inside the stone pavilion, a deathly silence fell once again.

Feng Zhiyu looked at Yu Han, and Yu Han also looked at Feng Zhiyu.

After a long while, Feng Zhiyu suddenly smiled.

He seemed to suddenly understand something and looked behind the bamboo grove.

"it is good!"

Feng Zhiyu nodded to Yu Han.

"A word is settled!"

"Then, Professor Yu Han, I request that my graduation be postponed for twenty years."

"Okay, let's go."

Yu Han smiled with satisfaction and waved gently at him.

As soon as he finished speaking, Feng Zhiyu's figure transformed into a streak of light and instantly disappeared at the end of the bamboo forest.

……

Inside the stone pavilion, tranquility returned once more.

Yu Han remained calm and composed, pouring himself another cup of spiritual tea.

Just then, a graceful figure clad in fiery red armor and sporting equally fiery red long hair emerged silently from the shadows of the bamboo grove outside the pavilion.

It was Yue Hong, who was also a mentor in Canaan.

"For the sake of my troublesome junior, I even made you act in this whole drama with him."

Yue Hong walked to the stone pavilion, looked at Yu Han, and said with a helpless yet grateful smile, "I'm sorry to have troubled you, Yu Han."

"It doesn't matter."

Yu Han waved his hand, picked up his teacup, and drank it all in one gulp.

"The favor I owed you before is now settled."

The two exchanged a smile, everything understood without a word.

They all know it.

The purpose of getting Feng Zhiyu to follow "Qin Feng" was actually to provoke Feng Zhiyu and encourage him to build a good relationship with Qin Feng.

Being able to cultivate a good relationship with the "Emperor's Chosen" could bring unexpected benefits in the future.

For this play, and for this subtle hint, Yue Hong was willing to use up the favor Yu Han owed her!

The value of a favor from a galaxy-level powerhouse is evident.

"You really care about this younger generation."

Yu Han said.

"Feng Zhiyu's mind works very quickly."

Yu Han looked in the direction where Feng Zhiyu had disappeared, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly again: "Just now, he probably noticed you too."

"Ah."

Yue Hong nodded in agreement: "It would be even better if he could understand my good intentions."
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Qin Feng sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, his mind completely immersed in sensing the vast power within his body.

Half a day later, Qin Feng slowly opened his eyes.

A look of surprise and shock, which he could not hide, flashed in his eyes.

"After just one morning of cultivation, my vitality index has increased by a full 11 points!"

"This speed... is even slightly faster than before I broke through the 'First Limit'!"

Qin Feng was once again deeply shocked by the terrifying potential he had displayed.

Generally speaking, after a martial artist breaks through the "limit," although the upper limit of their vitality is greatly increased, their cultivation speed will actually slow down or even slightly decrease in a short period of time because their body's "accommodation" of energy becomes higher.

However, this common sense was completely overturned in his case!
The terrifying cultivation efficiency brought about by the "Supreme Yuan Aperture" far surpasses that of geniuses of the same level, coupled with his terrifying physical aptitude at the "Embryonic Starry Sky Beast" level, which exceeds the human standard of "Golden Bloodline"...

These two factors, like the most efficient catalyst, combined perfectly, ultimately creating his incredible and unbelievable growth rate of vitality!

Qin Feng quickly began to deduce and calculate in his mind.

If he were to dedicate every single moment of the day, 24 hours a day, to the frantic cultivation of his vitality index, without sleep or rest, then he could increase his vitality index by at least 30 to 35 points per day!

In one year, that's over 10,000 points!

At this rate of progress, theoretically, it would only take less than ten years to cultivate from the current 18,000 points all the way to the "fourth major limit" of 108,000 points!

This conclusion stirred up a storm in Qin Feng's heart!

In ten years, they can traverse a path that other geniuses might take hundreds or even thousands of years to complete!
However, this crazy idea only flashed through his mind for a moment.

If it were before participating in the "Starry Sky Cup", he might have indeed chosen this most extreme, simplest and most brutal path without hesitation.

But now, after personally experiencing Lei Qianjue's terrifying "one mind, nine uses" sword technique, he has come to realize that simply overwhelming life force is not invincible.

Even when an opponent's killing technique is far superior to one's own, or even reaches a higher level, it is still enough to bridge or even surpass the enormous advantage brought by vitality.

Moreover, even if the vitality index reaches a certain level, it's useless; to advance to a planetary-level life form, the mental strength index must also meet the standard.

Mental strength index and killing method are linked.

"Combat ability is the foundation of everything."

"If I spend all my time cultivating my life force index, my killing technique and mental strength will inevitably lag far behind. In the end, I will only become a 'brute' who has power but cannot use it perfectly."

Qin Feng quickly calmed down and, based on his current situation, readjusted and optimized his long-term cultivation plan.

He decided to dedicate only one-third of his time each day, or eight hours, to cultivating his vitality index.

This is enough to increase his vitality index by about 15 points every day.

He will allocate the remaining two-thirds of his time equally to practical training in "killing techniques" and meditation on "mental power."

"Based on this time allocation, my vitality index can still steadily increase by 15 points every day. Twenty years is enough for my vitality to steadily break through the 'fourth major limit' of 108,000 points and reach the threshold of the planetary level."

"And in these twenty years, my killing technique will surely make great progress."

"As for mental strength... for now, we don't know exactly how much it can be improved."

Qin Feng's brows furrowed slightly.

This journey through the Starry Sky Cup made him realize the importance of "mental power," especially after witnessing the incredible killing techniques that allowed him to "multitask," which elevated his cultivation of mental power to an unprecedented level.

However, a very real problem was presented to him.

"...I wonder, how exactly is the strength of mental power calculated?"

A sense of doubt arose in Qin Feng's heart.

At his current level, his perception of the "vitality index" has reached an extremely keen, almost instinctive level.

Basically, he only needs to look inward slightly to estimate the strength of his life force with a very high degree of accuracy.

The same applies to his opponents. Qin Feng only needs to sense their aura slightly to roughly estimate their vitality index.

Moreover, even the most basic wristwatch-style personal terminals issued by the Empire come with a simple yet efficient vitality index detection function.

However, he seemed to have never heard of the testing and quantification of "mental strength" in any public setting.

"Hamer, help me search for all kinds of academic articles, testing methods, and related cultivation theories about 'spiritual power'."

Qin Feng gave the order to the air.

"Yes, Master. We are performing a precise search for you in the subspace network forum..."

The voice of the smart butler, Hammer, is as efficient as ever.

Just a few seconds later, a massive amount of data, which had undergone preliminary screening and organization, appeared on the holographic screen in front of Qin Feng like a waterfall.

There are rigorous academic papers from the Imperial Academy of Sciences, as well as practical documents circulating within various star-space martial arts universities. There are also many anonymous experts who have left behind various insightful popular science articles and experiences in their forum posts.

Qin Feng's gaze quickly swept over the documents.

Soon, a popular science article titled "Introduction to Spiritual Power: From Origin to Practice," which was pinned and highlighted, caught his attention.

"...Mental power, in essence, comes from a higher-dimensional realm that is completely opposite to the material world we live in."

That realm is composed of pure, intangible 'will' and 'emotion'.

Within the Empire, we academically term it the 'Spiritual Realm.'

"Of course, the spiritual realm also has another name, which is more widely known—the subspace."

"..." "Martial artists can exert tremendous 'pressure' on their mental strength through meditation, contemplation, combat, and even experiencing extreme emotional fluctuations. After the pressure subsides, their mental strength, like muscles, will slowly but steadily 'improve' during the recovery process..."

Upon seeing this, Qin Feng nodded. These were all relatively basic theories, which he already knew.

His gaze continued downwards, and soon he found what he most wanted to know.

"...How do you quantify your spiritual power? It's very simple. Calm your mind, sink into your sea of ​​consciousness, and carefully 'feel' and 'distinguish' your intangible spiritual power."

When you can clearly separate it into individual, independently perceptible units, then each individual unit is a 'point' of mental energy index.

"Ten strands make up one 'silk,' which is equivalent to ten points of mental strength index."

"Ten threads make up one 'drop,' which is equivalent to one hundred points of mental strength index."

"..."

Upon seeing this, Qin Feng immediately closed his eyes and, following the method described in the article, immersed his entire mind in that vast and boundless sea of ​​spiritual consciousness.

Soon, he "saw" his own invisible spiritual power, which was like a mist.

He tried to use his own will to separate and dismantle it.

A moment later, a look of understanding appeared on Qin Feng's face.

He discovered that his current mental energy could be precisely divided into twelve strands.

"I see... My current mental strength index is 12 points."

He opened his eyes and continued looking down.

The title of the second half of the article is even more attractive.

How can you quickly boost your mental strength index?

"...As we all know, the cultivation of spiritual power is full of unknown dangers. If one is not careful, there is a risk of going into qi deviation and mental collapse."

Therefore, for the vast majority of martial artists, the only way to improve is through a slow, painstaking process of daily meditation.

"However, there are also shortcuts to the so-called 'step-by-step' approach."

"Of course, the 'shortcut' I'm referring to here is still a completely safe and orthodox method that strictly follows the three basic principles of 'limit-recovery-enhancement,' not some evil method that's like drinking poison to quench thirst. You can read on with confidence."

"First of all, the most efficient way to get your mental energy to the 'limit' state faster is nothing more than two things: engage in high-intensity mental activities, such as practicing advanced meditation techniques; or, immerse yourself in real combat where you are on the verge of life and death."

"But here, everyone needs to pay attention to one point: the cultivation of spiritual power is fundamentally and significantly different from our conventional cultivation of vitality."

"For example, when you are a beginner martial artist with a vitality index between 1 and 10, you absolutely cannot practice the intermediate 'Imperial Body Forging Method' which is adapted to a vitality index of 11-20."

Because your physical strength is simply insufficient to support you in performing even the most basic, standard movement.

Forcibly imitating this will not only have no effect, but will also cause irreversible and permanent damage to your body.

"However, mental strength is different."

"Even if your current mental strength index is only 10 points, you can still try to cultivate those higher-level meditation methods, or even those prepared for planetary-level powerhouses!"

"Although, with your current mental strength, you may not even be able to fully construct the first level of visualization diagrams for those advanced meditation techniques."

However, the very process of this 'attempt' is enough to bring a far more intense 'stimulation' and 'pressure' to your fragile mental strength than practicing low-level meditation techniques!

"And this is what we call the 'shortcut'."

"Here, I recommend several relatively gentle high-level meditation techniques, certified by the major warbands of the Empire, for all martial artists below the planetary level, for your reference: Crystal Meditation, Snow Night Meditation, Raindrop Meditation..."

"..."

Looking at the detailed explanation of the "shortcut to cultivating spiritual power" on the light screen, Qin Feng suddenly felt enlightened.

He understood almost completely.

Physical training and meditation, two methods of spiritual practice that act on the "material" and "spiritual" aspects respectively, have fundamentally different underlying safety logics.

Body-strengthening methods are applied to the physical body.

The physical body has a clear, physical limit to its capacity.

The tear strength of muscles, the compressive strength limit of bones, the energy flow rate of meridians... all of these have limits.

Once the intensity of cultivation exceeds this limit, forcibly performing actions that one's body simply cannot withstand will inevitably result in muscle tearing, bone shattering, and meridian rupture, causing irreversible and severe physical damage.

However, meditation works on that formless and intangible, theoretically vast and boundless sea of ​​consciousness.

The so-called "difficulty" of advanced meditation techniques does not lie in the "squeezing" of mental energy itself, but in whether one can use one's own mental energy as a "paintbrush" to successfully construct that incomparably complex and exquisite "visualization diagram" in that sea of ​​consciousness.

This process is more like an incredibly difficult math problem.

If it can be solved, then it can be solved.

If you can't solve it, it means you lack sufficient "computing power" and "knowledge reserves". Naturally, you will get stuck at a certain step and be unable to continue.

There is no such thing as "forcing" this process.

Just like an elementary school student facing a difficult calculus problem from university-level mathematics, if he can't even understand the question, he naturally won't know where to begin, let alone injure his brain by "forcing" him to solve the problem.

“I see… No wonder, no wonder advanced meditation methods are called ‘shortcuts’.”

Qin Feng was filled with emotion.

This is indeed a unique shortcut to spiritual cultivation, full of wisdom, safety, efficiency, and wisdom!
He needs a top-level meditation method that is of a high enough grade to bring him enough "mental pressure" while being relatively mild in nature and not too dangerous!

Qin Feng opened the internal section of the Empire's official "World Trade Center" and quickly began filtering through the "Cultivation Techniques and Secret Manuals" section.

Soon, the practice called "Crystal Meditation," which was highlighted in the popular science article, appeared before his eyes.

[Technique: Crystal Meditation]

[Introduction: A top-level meditation method passed down from the ancient 'Crystal Civilization'.]

By visualizing the purest and most perfect multidimensional crystal structure in the universe, one can refine one's spiritual power, making it as pure, clear, and indestructible as crystal.

With its gentle nature and safe process, it is one of the best meditation methods officially recommended by the Imperial Martial Arts Association for practitioners below the planetary level.

[Price: 300,000 Contribution Points]

"That's it."

A resolute glint flashed in Qin Feng's eyes.

Although the price of 300,000 contribution points made his already meager assets even more strained.

But for a hardcore gamer who has already made up his mind to make "mental strength" his next main focus, this investment is absolutely necessary and worthwhile.

only……

He glanced at his personal account, where he had only a single-digit contribution value left, and couldn't help but feel a long-lost pressure called "poverty".

"Looks like I need to go out and 'make money'."

Qin Feng instantly planned out his next course of action.

"Perfect timing! We can take this opportunity to do some challenging tasks and, while we're at it, challenge the Canaan Tower."

"While learning and honing my newly acquired, multitasking, level four killing technique, 'Triple Spear,' I can also quickly accumulate the contribution points needed to purchase the Meditation Technique."

Upon realizing this, Qin Feng did not hesitate at all and immediately leaped up from his meditation room.

……

The Canaan Tower, that magnificent tower that spans heaven and earth, still stands quietly in the center of the first campus, like an ancient and eternal deity.

Without pausing for a moment, Qin Feng chose to start a brand new challenge from the place he left last time—the 101st floor!

[Challenge begins on the 101st floor!]

The cold, impersonal system notification tone had just faded.

Qin Feng's figure appeared in front of his opponent as if by teleportation.

The [Raging Waves] spear in his hand didn't even use any fancy killing moves. He simply relied on the pure physical strength that came with breaking through the "first limit" and the extreme speed to pierce through and kill the alien elite with a single spear thrust. The alien elite also had a life force index of 18,000 points.

Challenge successful! Reward: 200 contribution points.

[Should we continue challenging the 102nd floor?]

"Yes!"

In the time that followed, Qin Feng unleashed an unstoppable and devastating storm within the Canaan Tower!
The 101st floor, the 102nd floor, the 110th floor...

The 150th floor...

The 200th floor!

The 300th floor!

His pace was outrageously fast!
The phantom images of geniuses from various races in the tower, who seemed almost invincible to ordinary students, were as fragile as paper in front of him. They often couldn't last more than three rounds before he killed them with a single shot in the most ruthless and unreasonable way!

In the midst of this frantic and intense tower-climbing process, he was also rapidly becoming familiar with and mastering the secrets of the newly acquired level four killing technique, "Triple Spear."

From initial unfamiliarity to gradual proficiency.

My proficiency began to improve slowly.

When Qin Feng's figure finally stopped in front of the victory light screen on the 300th floor, he glanced at his personal terminal.

[Current contribution value balance: 134,000 points]

In just half a day, he frantically plundered a total of more than 130,000 contribution points!
"call……"

Qin Feng breathed a long sigh of relief and chose to leave Canaan Tower.

"If we continue to push forward, the rewards will no longer be proportional to the effort."

Starting from the 300th floor, the alien phantoms guarding the tower began to experience a qualitative leap in strength.

Each of them is at least a master of the "multitasking" killing technique.

Although, with Qin Feng's current strength, he is still confident that he can defeat them.

But every battle will inevitably be a tough and arduous struggle, requiring him to spend a lot of time and energy.

Qin Feng exited Canaan Tower and prepared to go to the quest section to see if there were any suitable, high-reward hunting quests.

Just then, his personal terminal's communication channel suddenly vibrated continuously and rapidly.

Qin Feng looked down and saw that Long Yu, Nissan, and Ning Jing had sent him messages at almost the same time.

[Nissan: Qin Beast! Qin Beast! Are you there?! I'm going crazy with all these contribution points!]
This damn "Crystal Meditation Method"—how can it be so expensive?! It's practically robbery!
Want to team up and pull off a big heist?!

[Ning Jing: Mission? Lack of contribution points.]

Long Yu: Qin Feng, Nissan, Ning Jing, and I share the same idea. After the Starry Sky Cup, we all became acutely aware of our shortcomings in mental strength. However, the price of those advanced meditation techniques is indeed... a significant hurdle.

I'm guessing you probably have the same need, right? Do you have enough contribution points?

Seeing the three messages, which were very different in style but had the same core idea, Qin Feng couldn't help but chuckle.

"Haha."

He could imagine that these three equally proud and arrogant top geniuses, after witnessing the monstrous talents at the "Starry Sky Cup," would inevitably, like himself, learn from their mistakes and put the cultivation of "spiritual power" on their agenda.

Then, just like themselves, they were inevitably brought to their senses by the outrageously high price of that advanced meditation method.

This tacit understanding gave him a strange, heartfelt joy.

He quickly replied in their encrypted team channel.

[Qin Feng: Fearless Zone, see you at the Iron Fist Tavern? Shall we talk face to face?]

[Long Yu: Okay.]

[Nissan: Okay! I'll be right there!]

Ning Jing: Hmm.

Almost instantly.
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Inside the "Iron Fist" tavern.

Qin Feng and his three companions were sitting around a square table made from a single piece of giant meteorite iron, exuding a rugged and unrestrained atmosphere.

"Gulp... gulp... ha—!"

Nissan, with his blond, lion-like appearance, still retains his bold and unrestrained demeanor.

"Awesome! It's still the same flavor, really potent!"

He slammed his wine glass heavily on the table with a dull thud, then turned to Qin Feng with a troubled expression and complained:

"Qin Beast, you have no idea how cooped up I've been lately!"

"At the Starry Sky Cup, we were given a good lesson by those monsters that appeared out of nowhere."

After returning, I reflected deeply on my mistakes and resolved to work hard to make up for my shortcomings in mental strength.

When I opened the trading platform, wow!

"The price is too high."

"That's why we thought we had to hurry up and find a high-return job to earn some 'extra money'."

With a gentle and refined demeanor, Long Yu smiled and refilled everyone's glasses with strong liquor. Then, turning his gaze to Qin Feng, he spoke slowly in a consultative tone:
"Before accepting the mission, I think it's necessary for us to inform each other of our current capabilities. This will help us make a more accurate assessment of the mission's difficulty."

"I'll go first."

Long Yu spoke first: "After the Starry Sky Cup, I went into seclusion and cultivated diligently for a period of time. Currently, my vitality index is 16200 points. I have also cultivated my main level four sword technique, Rock Shattering Blade, to the 'minor success' level."

"Me, 16100 points."

Ning Jing succinctly stated, "The killing technique has reached a minor level of mastery."

"I'm slightly better than the two of you."

Nissan chuckled, a hint of smugness on his face. "Vitality Index: 16500 points! Level 4 Axe Technique 'Mountain Splitting,' also at the minor completion stage!"

After they finished speaking, all three of them turned their gazes to Qin Feng simultaneously.

Qin Feng said calmly:
"Vitality Index: 18,100 points."

"Killing Technique, Heavy Gun, Mastery."

"..."

Upon hearing "under control," everyone's breath caught in their throats.

He's still the same pervert, mastering the realm so quickly.

The level of mastery over a fourth-level killing technique is not the same as the level of mastery over the next three levels.

"Alright, now that we all know each other's strengths, let's get down to business."

With a thought, a huge holographic light screen made of spiritual energy appeared in front of the four of them.

The task list was displayed on the light screen.

"With the current strength of the four of us, I think we can try those warrior-level missions that recommend a vitality index of around 15,000 points."

"The reward is around 40 contribution points."

As Long Yu spoke, he quickly began filtering on the light screen.

"These types of tasks are extremely difficult and dangerous. However, the rewards are also very generous."

Just as Long Yu finished speaking...

Suddenly, without warning, a brand new mission marked in "scarlet" appeared at the very top of the mission list, filled with an atmosphere of urgency and danger!
[Mission Type: Emergency Rescue]

[Mission Level: Warrior (Extremely Dangerous)]

[Recommended Vitality Index: 15000+]

[Mission Objective: Immediately proceed to the 'K-78 Starfield' to rescue the civilian passenger ship 'Galaxy Star', which has been hijacked by space pirates.]

[Mission Requirements: You must arrive at the mission location within one minute.]

[Task Reward: 400,000 Contribution Points.]

Upon seeing the newly refreshed emergency mission, the four of them suddenly focused their gazes!
Arrive at the battlefield within one minute!
This means that there was absolutely no preparation time for this task!
Once you accept the mission, you must immediately throw yourself into the most intense and brutal battlefield!
But the rewards are equally generous!
A brief silence fell over the private room once again.

"Done!"

Nissan was the first to break the silence. He slammed his hand on the table, his eyes burning with fierce fighting spirit!
"Dry!"

Ningjing, concise and to the point.

Long Yu then looked at Qin Feng with a questioning smile on her face.

"I'm OK."

Qin Feng nodded calmly.

"it is good!"

[Quest accepted. Please proceed to the Warband Teleportation Hall immediately!]

(End of this chapter)