High Martial Arts: Liver Becomes the Master of the Universe

Chapter 69 Strength Gap
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The next morning, at five o'clock sharp.

His biological clock woke Qin Feng from deep sleep on time.

He opened his eyes. The room was pitch black, but his vision was already able to vaguely see things in the dark.

In the next room, Shi Potian and Qian Duoduo also got up on time.

The three of them were already used to waking up early.

Although Qin Feng and Shi Potian have both been promoted to C-level contracts and are qualified to move into single dormitories in the Grade A area, neither of them has chosen to move out.

They all really liked the atmosphere in 402.

After washing up, I changed into my training uniform and left the dormitory.

Qin Feng no longer had permission to enter the first-year high school's public martial arts room.

Qin Feng could only go to the Class A public martial arts arena, located in the heart of the entire dormitory area.

To enter the Grade A public martial arts arena, you need a Grade C contract.

After walking through several quiet tree-lined avenues, a magnificent silver-white domed building came into view.

It occupies more than ten times the size of the martial arts room for first-year high school students, and its exterior walls are made of a memory metal that can adjust the light, reflecting a soft luster in the morning light.

The door uses both iris and genetic scanning. After the two people passed the verification, a gentle breeze blew by, and the door slid open automatically.

The interior space was even more breathtaking to Qin Feng.

Beneath the massive dome, nearly 100 meters high, lies a vast training space with clearly defined zones and numerous facilities.

To the left are rows of independent, advanced gravity chambers that shimmer with a ghostly blue light;
On the right are all kinds of unheard-of precision testing instruments, from neural reaction speed testers to cell energy activity detection chambers, you name it.

In the very center are vast combat zones separated by energy shields.

At this moment, at five in the morning, the place is already brightly lit and bustling with people.

Nearly a hundred students are immersed in their own cultivation.

Some people were sweating profusely in the gravity chamber, while others were practicing profound killing techniques in the combat zone, creating a howling wind.

Qin Feng could clearly sense that everyone here radiated a powerful yet refined vitality far exceeding that of first-year high school students.

Most of them were long-time students.

The vitality index is almost never lower than 15.0.

Qin Feng even sensed several faint, terrifying auras, like dormant volcanoes. Those people's vitality index had probably reached the 20.0 mark, but they hadn't yet advanced to the senior year of high school. They were probably making their final preparations for breaking into the B-level contract.

"They're all too strong."

Shi Potian, standing next to Qin Feng, also said the same thing in a very low voice.

A strong sense of pressure, and an even stronger desire to catch up, ignited in Qin Feng's heart at the same time.

He didn't waste any more time and he and Shi Potian each found an empty corner.

He brought up his wrist-mounted terminal and projected the 3D instructional video of "Intermediate Imperial Body Tempering Method" in front of him. He watched it repeatedly while engaging all the muscles in his body and began to imitate it.

"hiss……"

He felt a huge challenge from the very first move, "Dragon Coiling".

His body was far more flexible than that of ordinary people, but he still felt that his muscles and bones were stretched to their limit, and his muscle fibers were groaning in pain from the unbearable strain.

Every bone in his body was making a faint "clicking" sound.

He gritted his teeth, followed the video, and performed the movements perfectly.

He only held this position for ten seconds, and large beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and his whole body ached terribly.

An hour passed before he managed to complete all 108 moves.

He was soaked to the bone and slumped on the ground, finding it difficult even to lift a finger.

The intermediate-level body-tempering method is dozens of times more physically demanding than the beginner-level method.

Without resting, he took out a mid-level psionic potion from his storage box, which could only be redeemed with a C-level contract.

The pale blue liquid entered his mouth and transformed into a pure and powerful warm energy current, flowing to his limbs and bones, repairing his damaged muscles and cells.

After a short while, he regained 30% of his strength.

He stood up and continued his second round of practice.

Another hour passed.

When he collapsed to the ground again from exhaustion, the long-awaited voice finally echoed in his mind.

Through your tireless efforts, you have initially mastered the cultivation techniques of the "Intermediate Imperial Body Tempering Method."

[Intermediate Imperial Body Forging Technique Proficiency +1]

Qin Feng immediately brought up his data panel.

In the 【Refining Method】 section, the original "Elementary Imperial Body Forging Method (Perfect)" has disappeared and has been integrated with the new body forging method.

[Refining Technique]:
Intermediate Imperial Body Tempering Technique (Beginner Level)
[Proficiency]: 1 / 10
[Effect]: At the current level, passively increases vitality index by 0.001 points per hour. Body recovery speed and energy absorption efficiency are slightly improved.

[Note]: When the Intermediate Imperial Body Tempering Method is upgraded to perfection, you will experience your first [Life Evolution].

[Life Evolution]: You will experience your first evolution in the life evolution frenzy, gaining a more robust skeleton and muscular form suitable for martial arts. You will be more agile, stronger, and your psionic energy conversion efficiency will be higher!

Upon seeing the words "life evolution," a glint of light flashed in Qin Feng's eyes.

He became even more motivated and, supported by the psionic potion, devoted himself tirelessly to cultivation.

The entire morning passed in the blink of an eye.

When he finished his training, his proficiency increased by 2 points, reaching 3 points.

His vitality index also increased by 0.018 points in just a few hours.

He walked over to the integrated testing equipment next to him.

He took a deep breath, exerted force from his waist and back, and his right fist shot out like a cannonball, with a faint spiraling penetrating force from the "Thousand Army Spear" technique on the edge of his fist.

"boom!"

[Punching Power Test]: 5502KG
It has increased by nearly 400KG since the monthly exam.

Next up is the speed test.

His footwork shifted rapidly, his figure moving like a ghost across the testing ground—this was the "Dragon Soaring" movement technique.

[Overall Speed]: 29.4 m/s
Just as he was nodding at the data, a slightly surprised voice came from the side.

"Wow, impressive. With a vitality index just over 10.0, you can deliver a punch that can hit 5500KG, and your speed is ridiculously fast too. This student must be a freshman who just came up from the first year of high school, right?"

Qin Feng turned his head and saw a well-proportioned young man holding two short alloy rods, who was looking at him with great interest.

He could sense that the other person had a high vitality index.

"Hello."

Qin Feng nodded slightly.

"My name is Sun He, and I'm a senior in my second year of high school."

The young man smiled and introduced himself, "I love sparring with geniuses like you who just started out. How about it, interested in trying out the private arena?" He added, "My vitality index is 17.8, my staff technique is mastered, and I'm ranked 7200."

Dacheng!

Qin Feng's heart moved.

He never expected that a random senior high school student he encountered would have a killing technique level comparable to his own.

After thinking about it, Qin Feng immediately felt relieved.

Even with average talent, if you engage in a dozen or so high-intensity battles in your private domain every day, that adds up to more than three thousand battles a year.

Such a massive amount of practical experience is enough to hone any killing technique to an extremely high level.

Moreover, those who can get into Qiyi High School are not mediocre.

"It seems my killing talent isn't as unique as I thought. To maintain my advantage, I must put in extraordinary effort!"

Qin Feng's thoughts raced through his mind, but he calmly accepted the challenge.

"it is good."

The two opened the subspace network terminal together, entered the private domain, and then added each other as friends.

[Connecting to the Imperial Arena - Qiming No.1 High School (Grade 11) private domain...]

【Connection successful! 】

With a flash of white light, Qin Feng and Sun He appeared in a virtual scene resembling an ancient Roman colosseum, rather than the Starry Sky Arena of the Imperial Arena.

"Let's add each other as friends and play a friend battle. It won't affect our scores."

Sun He skillfully sent a friend request.

After Qin Feng passed, the two entered the battle preparation interface.

[Combatant]: Qin Feng
[Equipment]: Light armor, 3-meter standard alloy rifle

Vitality Index: 10.085
[Combatant]: Sun He
[Equipment]: Light armor, 0.8-meter dual-wielded alloy short sticks

Vitality Index: 17.8
The countdown is over.

The battle begins!
Almost instantly, Sun He's figure disappeared from the spot.

The speed he unleashed far surpassed Qin Feng's!
A gust of evil wind swept in from the left. Qin Feng's pupils contracted. Without thinking, he thrust his spear out like a venomous snake, pointing to the left. At the same time, he used the "Swimming Dragon" movement technique to retreat rapidly to the right.

"clang!"

The tip of the spear collided precisely with a short stick that came whistling through the air. The immense force transmitted through the spear made Qin Feng's hands go numb, and he uncontrollably took two more steps back.

What a great power!
Before he could even regain his footing, Sun He's second short stick had already become a blur, aiming straight for his lower body from an extremely tricky angle.

Wielding two short sticks, his attacks were like a storm, relentless and unstoppable!
Qin Feng immediately sheathed his gun and returned to defense, wielding his three-meter-long alloy gun into a curtain of fire, firmly protecting himself within it.

"Clang, clang, clang, clang!"

The dense clanging of metal was like a downpour hitting a tin roof, creating a continuous sound.

Qin Feng was completely suppressed.

Sun He's strength, speed, and reaction time completely overwhelmed him.

His opponent's staff technique was also at a high level, but his experience was much richer. He wielded the staffs with incredible speed and precision, striking his weak points with every blow, leaving him flustered and overwhelmed.

If this continues, defeat is inevitable in less than ten seconds!

Qin Feng could only use the length of his spear to maneuver.

"A thousand troops would flee in terror!"

After another ten seconds of fighting, Qin Feng seized a fleeting opening, poured all his strength into his spear, and unleashed a powerful sweeping attack that forced back Sun He's attack, buying himself a half-second of respite.

It's now!

"Flash of Light and Shadow!"

His figure blurred instantly, man and gun becoming one, transforming into a beam of lightning that pierced straight into Sun He's chest.

This is his fastest and strongest move so far!
A smile of appreciation appeared on Sun He's face.

"Well done!"

He crossed his two sticks in front of his chest and, with an exquisite technique, precisely clamped the tip of Qin Feng's spear.

"Fuck-"

Amidst the ear-piercing scraping sound, Qin Feng's seemingly inevitable strike was abruptly halted halfway through.

At the same time, Sun He moved forward instantly with his short stick, and kicked out with lightning speed with his right foot.

Thorn Lala——

Two short sticks, holding a long spear, slid rapidly, sparks flying from the friction, while Sun He's right foot struck Qin Feng squarely in the abdomen.

"boom!"

Qin Feng was struck as if by a heavy blow, and was sent flying backward, losing his balance in mid-air.

Sun He's figure followed closely, his double sticks becoming the final afterimages, striking Qin Feng's throat and heart.

【End of battle】

[Winner: Sun He]

Time taken: 32 seconds

Qin Feng's figure disappeared into the arena.

As his consciousness returned to reality, Qin Feng took a deep breath, his face filled with shock.

The gap is too big.

Whether in terms of physical strength or combat experience, there is an insurmountable wall between him and these senior high school students.

too strong!
Even though he was wielding a long weapon, he could only last thirty seconds against a short stick.

Sun He also withdrew from the subspace network. He walked up to Qin Feng and laughed, "Not bad! Really not bad! I thought I could kill you in one move. Genius, truly a genius."

"My senior is incredibly strong; I accept my defeat wholeheartedly."

Qin Feng said sincerely.

"Haha, keep practicing, you have much more potential than me."

Sun He patted him on the shoulder, "I'm going to eat."

"Take care, senior."

The two bid each other farewell and wished each other good fortune in their military endeavors.

Qin Feng stood still, clenched his fist, and the frustration of defeat was quickly replaced by a stronger fighting spirit.

He turned around and walked towards the cafeteria.

We still need to keep working hard!

(End of this chapter)