Age Of Evolution

by Cui Shi yi

1 - 855

1. 1

Age of Evolution

---

"If I could live my life again, there'd be nobody in this world who could stop me." Although Lin Zhen was a Star Realm Warrior, he had led a stifled and frustrated life. Starting from the Earth era, up until humans migrated beyond the Solar System, he never made a name for himself. In his lifetime, countless grudges went unavenged, and countless desires were left unfulfilled. As he approached death, he summarized his life's experiences, thinking that if he could start again, he would use his foresight to reach the peak of his life. Holding on to this fantasy, he closed his eyes. Then, a cosmic black hole appeared. Time and space collapsed, and when he opened his eyes again, he had returned to Earth during the great catastrophe

---

Age of Evolution# #Chapter 1 - 1: 1 Rebirth - Read Age of Evolution# Chapter 1 - 1: 1 Rebirth Online - All Page - NOVEL NEXT

Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Rebirth

Translator: 549690339

October; the northern lands are already covered in heavy snow, rendering the world a vast expanse of white.

At the end of the wilderness, a great city rises from the ground.

The city walls are hundreds of meters high and several tens of meters thick — wide enough for two large trucks to run side by side on top.

Constructed entirely of reinforced concrete, an array of sensor mines are spread in the thousands of kilometers around the city walls. Numerous metal gun barrels of varying visibility extend outward in a dense fashion.

Even under the city walls, there are dozens of meters of concrete pouring, with alloy iron gates weighing hundreds of tons sealing off the city, forming an almost invincible fortress. Whether it is the sky, the ground, or underground, they are all armed to the teeth.

The city sprawls for a hundred miles — it is the largest Base City in the north of Hua Xia. In the era of the Common Era, this place was called Harbin. After the God Transformation Calendar, it was renamed Ice City. Following its liberation and development, it became a bridgehead in the human war against the Mutated Beasts and was also the northern homeland where people depended for survival.

Sixth High School is located in the North District of Ice City, with thousands of students in the campus. Today is the last class for the senior year, with graduation exams coming up next.

The class teacher for class three is giving a lecture on the podium.

"Today is my last class with you. In three days the graduation exam takes place, with cultural classes in the morning and physical fitness tests in the afternoon. This day will determine your future fate. The results will be announced immediately, with the military and major martial arts halls present for recruitment. Whether you can win the favor of the martial arts halls and whether you can make something of yourselves in the future depends on this. As your tutor, I wish you good luck."

Having finished teaching, the tutor turns around to tidy her things and leave the classroom. School's out.

Details regarding Mortal Realm, Star Realm, Hua Xia District, power, Thunder

The students were leaving the school in a school of. Many, however, did not leave the campus immediately, as they had a deep attachment to the school and wanted to retain their last memories here.

Familiar students gathered in twos and threes, bidding each other farewell and discussing their futures.

"It's so nerve-wracking! Graduation exams are coming up. I don't want to go to college. I want to become a Martial Artist. I'm not worried about the cultural class, but what about the physical tests? My punch strength is less than 150kg, no martial arts hall will want me."

"Even though my punch strength has reached the 200kg pass line, which is the entry standard for a second-level Warrior, my average punch speed is only 4.5 punches per second, which isn't up to the mark. Do I have to be a mobilized soldier?"

"4.5 should still have room for improvement. As long as you pass the cultural class and your nerve reaction reaches the pass mark of 0.1, you should still have a chance to enter a martial arts hall. Besides, the military isn't necessarily a bad thing. There are a fair number of Martial Artists who come from the military, right?"

"That's because the military has a high base number. Besides, the real strong ones still come from martial arts halls. For example, Gale, the strongest man in Hua Xia. His Gale Martial Arts Hall is the number one martial arts hall in Hua Xia District. I dream of becoming a Gale warrior."

"Don't even think about Gale. Even Changfeng and Dragon Slayer, these two martial arts halls, are not ones that average people can enter. In our class, only Ouyang Yu, Meng Dong, and Lin Zhen have hopes. They are the three main pillars of our class."

"Ouyang Yu and Meng Dong are alright, but Lin Zhen might be a little lacking. I heard that he offended Ouyang Yu because of our school flower, An Ning. Ouyang Yu has spread the word that he will not let Lin Zhen enter any martial arts hall."

"Really, martial arts halls will listen to Ouyang Yu?" a classmate asked, not believing it.

"It's hard to say. Ouyang Yu's family is very influential, his father is a government official from the Base City. As long as Lin Zhen's results are not extraordinary, a common martial arts hall would typically give face."

"Really? Then Lin Zhen is in danger. His results are just above the qualifying line. Huh! Where is Lin Zhen? Why can't I see him? I remember he was here just now."

The male students chatting idly looked around and saw a figure walking off far away. It was Lin Zhen.

In his black eyes flashed a glint of determination, Lin Zhen's steps were quick.

He had forgotten how long it had been since he walked this fast. Even though his body was still weak, his blood was boiling, his whole body was filled with strength.

He was incredibly fortunate that when he was on the brink of his lifespan, a cosmic black hole phenomena appeared. Time collapsed and returned, his soul was returned to Earth, back to the eve of his high school graduation.

In his past life, Lin Zhen was devoted to martial arts, hoping that one day he could change his own fate and the fate of his family, but fate never really favored him.

Although his qualifications were okay, they were not considered genius. Added with his commoner background and scarce resources, his martial arts career was unbearably tough and full of difficulties.

Either you should have no qualifications at all and be an honest ordinary person, or you should be a genius. For a low-level Martial Artist like Lin Zhen, it was too hard to stand out. He had been crushed by countless geniuses throughout his life and became the stepping-stone of countless people. Although he was smart, his achievements were ultimately limited.

By the end of the God Transformation Calendar, Lin Zhen was still alive, but he had always lived in humiliation. His wishes to realize his value and take care of his family had been shattered. He lived long enough, merely because he could endure. Even though some geniuses had died, he was still alive. But this was not what he desired.

After the end of the God Transformation Calendar, Earth underwent a second drastic change. Humans began to leave the Earth and migrate to stars. In the end, he managed to survive in the stars. He even broke through the Mortal Realm successfully and succeeded in challenging the Star Realm.

However, that was only the beginning of another tragedy. Lin Zhen still lived at the bottom, oppressed by countless geniuses, never seeing the day to rise above.

Not until his next breakthrough attempt failed, his lifespan was exhausted, and he was on the brink of death did he gain some insight. He lived his life cautiously with safety first and lived long enough, but was never able to take the next step. This was not the path of a Martial Artist; he had taken the wrong path from the start.

If he had the chance to start over, he would seize every opportunity, use all resources, and strive to walk a path that leads to the heavens.

Martial Artists should be against the heavens. If they choose mediocrity, they should not practice martial arts!

This was Lin Zhen's enlightenment before his death. He thought it was too late. Everything was over. There would be no chance to start again.

Before he closed his eyes, he saw the heavens being torn apart, the tide of time reversing, and a storm of time and space wreaking havoc. A cosmic black hole had appeared!

He felt as if his soul was about to be torn apart by the energy of the black hole. But when he opened his eyes, he was surprisingly in the high school classroom.

He was still Lin Zhen. He was still alive and had returned to Earth, back to the age he wished to return to most, with all his memories intact.

When Lin Zhen left the classroom, he still could hardly believe everything he was seeing.

But everything around him told him that this was real. He had returned.

"My long lost family, I have returned! The girl I loved, I have returned!"

All the regrets of the past life, this life must not have!

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Going Home

Translator: 549690339

Northern Base City is a rectangular city stretching for a hundred miles in length and eighty miles in width. The North District occupies a fifth of the city's area but accommodates half of the city's population, serving as a typical civilian area.

In the valuable land of Base City, rich people live in single-story houses, while the poor live in high-rise buildings. In order to make full use of space, the residential buildings in the civilian area are all squared and several dozen stories high, densely built, with each family living in a cramped space.

Despite the crowded conditions, people would not leave Base City, because outside the tall city walls lies a world where monsters roam, a forbidden zone for ordinary people. Only powerful martial artists can survive out there.

Lin Zhen walks through an alley, and with his past memories, quickly finds his family's apartment building in the residential complex.

"This building has thirty floors. In order to save electricity and space, there are no elevators. The higher the floor, the poorer the inhabitants. My family lives on the twenty-eighth floor."

"At this time, my father Lin Liye should be home. He usually sells breakfast downstairs in the apartment complex, and now he might be at home preparing soy milk and baozi for tomorrow."

"My mother should be doing needlework. She doesn't have a job and relies on her needlework products to earn a little living. Their income is low and pitiful, and they spend it all to support me to go to school."

Lin Zhen enters the dim corridor and takes one step at a time towards the twenty-eighth floor.

"In my last life, to make my parents move out of the poverty-stricken district, I studied martial arts desperately. After graduating from high school and achieving the required score, Ouyang Yu obstructed my progress. Only after joining Blue Sky Martial Arts Hall and enduring half a year of delays, did I become an official student. A year later, my parents finally left this residential area. By then, they had already developed health problems due to overwork and never fully recovered."

"This time, I will make sure the outcome would be different…."

As Lin Zhen contemplates, he has already arrived at their doorstep.

Haven't seen his parents for a long time, Lin Zhen's mood is somewhat agitated.

However, he quickly stabilizes his emotions. After all, he has lived a long life and has experienced a lot of big events. His mental age is quite large, and he won't lose emotional control.

He reaches into his pocket and takes out an ancient-looking key.

"This anti-theft door is said to be a leftover from the time of the Common Era, and can only be used to defend against average people. Anyone with a little lock-picking skill can open it. It's only suitable for use in the poverty-stricken districts. Wealthier families have long been using high-tech sensor doors developed by the science and technology department of the city."

Inserting the key into the lock and opening the door, Lin Zhen is greeted by the aroma of food.

In the narrow room, his father Lin Liye is using an old-fashioned soy milk machine to press soy milk. This ancient-looking machine represents hope to the family. Without it, Lin Zhen would have had difficulty even completing his basic education.

His mother is cooking on a gas stove, with a carp stew simmering deliciously in the pot. Lin Zhen knows that this fish was obtained in exchange for his mother's embroidery products, and his parents can't bear to eat it themselves.

"Dad, Mom, I'm back." Lin Zhen tries to show a smile.

"Our son is back. Hurry and wash your hands, your mother is cooking fish, and dinner will be ready soon." Lin Liye greets his son with a smile. Their child represents hope for their family. Although Lin Liye wishes that Lin Zhen would become a science researcher in the military, he knows that his son wants to become a Martial Artist.

His mother Li Qin even comes over and helps Lin Zhen take off his coat, "You must be tired. Get some rest. Your exams are coming up. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. We're doing fine at home."

"Don't worry, Mom and Dad, I'm fine. The exams are just a small matter for me."

Lin Zhen quickly returns to normal, takes off his shoes and enters the room with a smile. He wants to help his parents with some chores, but they insist that he doesn't have to lift a finger and recommend him to clean up first.

Their home is only forty square meters. The living room, kitchen, and his parents' room are essentially the same room, with a small separate bathroom and bedroom, which is Lin Zhen's private space.

Back in his familiar tiny room, Lin Zhen lies down on the hard bed, and the corners of his mouth twitch. Although martial artists have experienced all kinds of hardships, this kind of bed is something he hasn't slept on for a long time and is quite unaccustomed to.

It's still a while before dinner, so the first thing Lin Zhen does is to assess his own situation.

Lin Zhen remembers his specific condition when he graduated from high school. His academic performance was good, and the current subjects did not pose any difficulty. He had memorized the history of the Common Era and grasped the major events that occurred after the start of the God Transformation Day and the God Transformation Calendar, so nothing could stump Lin Zhen.

As for the knowledge of Mutated Beasts, Lin Zhen's understanding is clearer than anyone else's.

The main thing is the physical data. There are strict standards for recruiting students in the martial arts schools after high school graduation.

The three physical examination items include punch strength, punch speed, and nerve reflex. The qualified standard for punch strength is 200 kg. This is the admission line, and anyone below this standard is considered unqualified.

For punch speed, at least five punches per second at no less than 80% of the maximum strength are required to be considered adequate.

In other words, if your punch strength is 200 kg, you need to deliver five punches per second at no less than 160 kg to be considered passing. These are considered effective punches.

As for nerve reflex, it is the ability to dodge attacks in 0.1 seconds, which is the qualified line. Anyone who fails to react within this time is considered unqualified.

When recruiting disciples, martial arts schools use these three criteria as basic requirements. Once they meet the standards, the students will generally be accepted into the martial arts schools. Academic performance is only supplementary, although of course, too little knowledge is not ideal.

If a student's performance in one item is below the standard but excels in another item, they may still be recruited.

Lin Zhen remembers that his left hand punch is currenadministratorly 206 kg, his right-hand punch is 232 kg, punch speed is 5.3/s, and nerve reflex is 0.096. All are just barely passing.

This is the reason why, although he has met the standards, his progress was not highly valued by the martial arts schools and allowed Ouyang Yu to successfully obstruct him. If he had been talented enough, Ouyang Yu's scheming would have been of no use.

"To change my fate, I must make a difference during this graduation examination and not let Ouyang Yu succeed."

"I have three days. In three days, I must improve my strength, at least to the point where the martial arts schools no longer pay attention to Ouyang Yu. This is the most basic requirement."

"As for Ouyang Yu, I'll keep you company this time."

"And also… An Ning.

Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Spiritual Power Potion

Translator: 549690339

In his previous life, Lin Zhen's talent was considered above average. But, due to bad luck, he didn't achieve much. However, he managed to live a long life for a reason.

Apart from being cautious, Lin Zhen also had a period of growth due to his spiritual power.

Among martial artists, there is an extraordinary existence called Spiritual Mind Masters.

Spiritual power is also a kind of strength, commonly called psychokinesis. It is possessed by people with highly developed brain regions. In the Gregorian calendar period, they were called psychics, but back then, they didn't have any systematic cultivation methods, and psychics couldn't fully utilize their powers.

It wasn't until the God Transformation Calendar that spiritual power was gradually developed and became an extremely powerful existence among martial artists.

Psychokinesis has a wide range of applications. Psychics can twist metal spoons, control knives in mid-air, and move objects by using mental power alone. When martial artists develop their spiritual power, it becomes even more potent, enabling them to achieve various incredible effects in combat.

Lin Zhen was a Spiritual Mind Master, but his spiritual power wasn't very strong, and it was well-hidden. It wasn't until after several intense experiences that he discovered his spiritual power.

Even though Lin Zhen developed his mental power in his previous life, it didn't bring about a complete transformation in his strength.

But this time, knowing that he had spiritual power, Lin Zhen could take full advantage of it. Developing spiritual power could greatly enhance his neural response, which was one of the reasons why Spiritual Mind Masters were much stronger than ordinary martial artists.

For ordinary martial artists, trying to develop spiritual power is unrealistic since there is a 99% chance of becoming an idiot unless there is extraordinary performance. Therefore, no one would attempt it.

But Lin Zhen was different. He was sure he had spiritual power, so he could focus on developing it. Developing spiritual power as early as possible would lead to greater growth potential in the future. Now, Lin Zhen had just graduated from high school, and he was not even 17 years old. If he could develop his spiritual power, he would become a powerful spiritual mind master in the future.

To develop spiritual power, Lin Zhen needed some materials that he could purchase online.

Although Lin Zhen's family was not wealthy, they still owned an old computer for him to use for internet access.

The old computer took a while to start up; Lin Zhen found it hard to tolerate such outdated technology from the Gregorian calendar period.

After turning on the computer, Lin Zhen tried to recall and tried several times before finally retrieving his old account.

This computer could only log in to the Northern Regional Network. After the God Transformation Day, most satellites became cosmic dust. Only martial artists' forums had the ability to communicate and connect to other Base Cities' networks. Ordinary people could only use the signal towers within the Base City and access the Ice City Regional Network.

There were around 30 million people in Ice City, with 20 million in the city center and the rest in three satellite cities, each with a population of around 3 million. The number of people online ranged from 8 to 10 million.

Every internet user had their unique account, so online fraud was rare, and the Base City also had strict laws, so few people dared to break them.

Lin Zhen's username was Lin Zhen. After logging into his account, he checked his wealth.

There was around 5,500 RMB in his account, which was a considerable sum, mainly from his scholarships. Although it wasn't much, it was handy for the moment since his family had no money to spare. Without it, he wouldn't be able to take advantage of his rebirth.

Lin Zhen opened the online mall. Online shopping was prevalent, and walking through the various shops often led to unexpected discoveries.

Lin Zhen browsed the shops in the mall, looking for something specific.

To develop spiritual power, he needed a Spiritual Power Potion.

However, like the Genetic Potion which is essential for martial artists, Spiritual Power Potion was also hard to come by. Although it wasn't as expensive as the Genetic Potion, it wasn't easy to obtain. Lin Zhen's 5,500 RMB wasn't even enough to cover the cost of looking at one.

The official price of a Spiritual Power Potion ranged from 7 to 8 million RMB, while the black market price was at least 5 million RMB. Although it was not as expensive as the essential Genetic Potion for martial artists, Lin Zhen still couldn't afford it.

So he wanted to buy one at a lower price. In his memory, just before his high school graduation exam, he came across a forum post.

The post's author was a rich young man who thought his goddess needed a Spiritual Power Potion. He bought one and sent it to her, but she didn't need it and didn't accept his goodwill. Feeling shame, the rich young man posted on the forum, auctioning off the 5-million RMB Spiritual Power Potion for 100 RMB to prove his love for the goddess. He even attached a screenshot of the transaction.

People discussed this for days. They called the rich young man a fool, while also feeling envious of whoever was lucky enough to buy the million RMB Spiritual Power Potion for just 100 RMB.

Although unsure if it was true, Lin Zhen wanted to give it a try to see if he had the luck and could seize the opportunity.

His browsing speed was fast as he went back and forth between the shops in the Northern Mall while constantly refreshing forum posts.

He couldn't remember the exact time the Spiritual Power Potion post would appear, but it was supposed to be today.

On the contrary, some other familiar posts gradually awakened Lin Zhen's long-sealed memory and allowed him to reintegrate into this era.

"Picture of a golden-crowned red-eyed eagle on the North City Wall! It is as big as a fighter jet! Here's the proof!"

"Beast King's minion, the giant palm bear, appears northwest of Oil City in the Lesser Xing'an Range! Martial artists are already on their way to surround it."

"Tianfeng Martial Arts Hall students bully at the South City market. Where is the Base City's oversight? Martial artists' privileges should not override the law."

"Water monster rampages along the main course of Songhua River, causing bridges to collapse. Who's to blame?"

One post after another brought back familiar memories, and Lin Zhen smiled, knowing that he was in the right timeline. He was familiar with everything in this era. With these memories, he could build a place for himself in this world.

After browsing for a while, he heard Li Qin calling him for dinner from the living room.

"Lin Zhen, come and eat."

Lin Zhen put down the computer and entered the living room. His parents had already prepared the meal.

Although simple, this meal was extraordinarily meaningful for Lin Zhen – he could see his parents again. That was the most important thing. The way he carried himself during dinner surprised his parents, making them feel their son had grown up, giving them high hopes for his future.

After dinner, Lin Zhen returned to his room, hoping that the brief dinner break hadn't caused him to miss an opportunity.

Just as he sat down and refreshed the forum three more times, he saw a post.

"My Ning Goddess! This potion is for you! If you don't appreciate it, I would rather give it to someone who's destined to have it. A million in gold is nothing compared to your beautiful smile! "

Signed by Meteor Rain.

"Fuck! I know who this guy is!"

Others might not know who Meteor Rain was, but Lin Zhen knew very well.

Meteor Rain was his classmate Ouyang Yu!

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Spiritual Power Awakening

Translator: 549690339

Lin Zhen's eyes lit up instantly, and in that moment, a flood of memories washed over him.

No one initially knew if the deal had actually gone through. Most people assumed that the poster had taken the item down after taking a screenshot, a process that could be completed in under a minute.

For a forum post to become successful, there would have to be a delay between the time a screenshot was taken and when it was posted, as per the hard rules of the internet. This delay lasted a minute, and only after this period could the item be taken down. Within that minute, it was impossible to do so.

The post had just been made and Lin Zhen saw it only seven seconds in. Others might struggle to find the stall because the person who posted it used a pseudonym.

Lin Zhen's online name was his real name because he had not changed it. In addition to using your real name, you also had the option of using a pseudonym.

People often posted under a pseudonym and ran their stalls under their real name, a common trick that made it hard for others to quickly locate your stall.

Lin Zhen later found out that Ouyang Yu's pseudonym was "Meteor shower," but he never associated it with this incident.

In retrospect, it wasn't surprising at all that Ouyang Yu would do something like this.

Ouyang Yu went to great lengths to pursue An Ning. He strutted around like a peacock, showing off his muscles, flaunting his family's wealth and power, all in hopes of winning An Ning's favor.

In his past life, Lin Zhen had failed to win An Ning over, but so had Ouyang Yu. An Ning didn't even see Ouyang Yu; he was just a fool persistent from start to finish.

While Ouyang Yu was good at showing off, he was not an idiot. At this moment, Lin Zhen was sure that Ouyang Yu would remove the item from the stall soon. Even the name "Meteor shower" might have been created at the last minute to prevent anyone from buying the potion within this one-minute period.

Without any hesitation, Lin Zhen immediately opened the campus communication group and located Ouyang Yu's avatar.

Clicking the avatar instantly showed the location of his stall, which was tucked away in a hidden corner of the marketplace.

But for Lin Zhen, who knew the location, this posed no difficulty. Three seconds later, he found Ouyang Yu's stall.

He clicked, opened it, and the items on the shelf appeared.

Among a row of useless potions, there was a bottle of Spiritual Power Potion, priced at a hundred dollars. It was placed alongside the other bottles and was not easy to spot unless one was really looking for it.

Purchase.

Instant purchase!

The buyer requested for a web-inspector to collect the item on their behalf!

Online shopping was protected. Even Martial Artists could not violate this rule. Once purchased, the purchase was final. The codes for the potion were automatically recorded. Once the buyer paid the fee, they could ask a web-inspector to collect the item. The web-inspector would arrive at the specified location within three minutes and deliver it to the buyer within ten minutes. This service, of course, came with a fee.

Web inspectors were part of a global organization, an independent body jointly organized by Base City, the military, and the top world-ranking martial academies. It was incredibly powerful, and assured that neither the buyer nor the seller could default on payments, ensuring that your interests were protected.

After all that, Lin Zhen checked the time. It had only taken him thirty seconds!

"Snap!"

Lin Zhen snapped his fingers. Perfect!

He had originally intended to deal with Ouyang Yu anyway, but he didn't expect fate to be so accommodating by providing him with such a great opportunity. This made Lin Zhen feel very satisfied.

Serve you right for showing off!

While five million was not a particularly large amount, Ouyang Yu's family were government officials, not businessmen, and five million was not a small sum. This would certainly give him a headache.

However, Lin Zhen was extra cautious. He gave himself another pseudonym, "Galaxy," and then displayed it as his pseudonym. In this way, Ouyang Yu wouldn't know who bought his Spiritual Potion.

The web inspector who delivered the goods arrived quickly. Eight minutes later, there was a knock at Lin Zhen's door and he went to receive the goods.

His parents looked at it but didn't ask much. In their eyes, Lin Zhen, who was about to graduate from high school and had good grades, was the true head of the family and the future of it. They, on the other hand, were simply living in their son's shadow.

Lin Zhen brought the item back to his room. It was a simple small box containing a ten-centimeter glass bottle.

The unopened glass bottle was vacuum-sealed, with tamper-proof coded seals.

"Spiritual Power Potion, an essential item for the awakening of a Spiritual Mind Master. It is extracted from the genetic refinement of various Mutated Beasts that excel in mental control. The price of this bottle is currently five million, but to my knowledge, it's bound to increase. In a fortnight, it will be seven million."

"Awakening Spiritual Power not only significantly enhances neural responsiveness, but also slightly increases strength and speed. This is the quickest way to elevate your abilities before the graduation exam."

The process of enhancing spiritual power took some time. Before he started, Lin Zhen made sure to inform his parents that he would need two days to cultivate in his room during this period, asking them not to worry.

After his parents agreed, Lin Zhen had a good sleep, ate a hearty breakfast the next morning, and felt better than he had in a long time. Only then did he pick up the Spiritual Power Potion and gulp it down.

A chill ran down his belly, quickly turning into a heat that surged through his limbs and shot straight up into Lin Zhen's mind!

Lin Zhen had experienced the increase in spiritual power before and was no stranger to this sensation. He just gritted his teeth and tolerated the piercing pain that felt like a needle prick.

The Spiritual Power Potion was also a type of Genetic Potion, a product of high tech. Its aim was to continuously stimulate a person's brain, awakening the hidden spiritual power. For those with higher talent, the process could be completed in a few hours.

Those with lower talent might take three to five days to fully awaken.

In his previous life, Lin Zhen spent a full 48 hours to awaken, indicating average talent.

However, this time, during the awakening process, Lin Zhen found that his spiritual power seemed to have increased a bit compared to his previous life, probably because of something related to his soul's rebirth.

Within his mind, a cluster of energy appeared, consisting of a blue color interwoven with strands of silver. Lin Zhen knew that this was his spiritual power.

The strength of spiritual power was divided into several stages. The initial stage was blue, classified as Bronze Level spiritual power. With continued cultivation, it would evolve to the Silver Level, then the Gold Level, the Dark Gold Level, and finally the Diamond Level.

Lin Zhen did not know what lay beyond the Diamond Level. In his previous life, the highest he had seen was the Diamond Level spiritual power.

In his previous life, he had only reached the high Silver Level spiritual power. When he awakened, he was at the low Bronze Level.

But in this life, at his awakening, he already possessed high Bronze Level spiritual power and was starting to transition towards the Silver Level. This was undeniably a significant improvement. He could be called a genius Spiritual Mind Master now.

"I have high Bronze Level spiritual power, even showing signs of Silverization! Given such a high starting point, I'm sure I'll become a powerful Spiritual Mind Master in this life!"

When his spiritual power was completely awakened, and the effects of the medicine completely disappeared, Lin Zhen opened his eyes.

If someone were facing Lin Zhen at this moment, they would find his eyes exceptionally bright, bright enough to hurt their eyes and impossible to look at directly!

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 5: Chapter 5: Returning to School

Translator: 549690339

After awakening his spiritual power, Lin Zhen checked the time, and it had only taken him nine hours.

Being able to awaken within ten hours can be described as genius, nine hours is really outstanding, especially considering that Lin Zhen is not yet seventeen years old, one could almost say that he has awakened quite early.

Ordinary martial artists will first take genetic potions to improve their physique, but the timing of awakening spiritual power varies. However, the earlier the awakening, the greater the future achievements.

For the next two days, Lin Zhen stayed at home, adapting to his spiritual power.

With the experience of his previous life, this process wasn't difficult; two days later, Lin Zhen's spiritual power had completely stabilized. As long as he diligently cultivated, his spiritual power would gradually increase.

The day of the graduation exam quickly arrived, and Lin Zhen left home and headed to school.

By the time he got to school, it was already bustling, with all sorts of luxury cars filling the campus.

Just as he arrived at the school entrance, someone appeared in front of Lin Zhen.

"Lin Zhen, you're here."

Lin Zhen looked up and saw a tall and strong young man over 1.9 meters tall standing in front of him, his face showing a simple smile.

Lin Zhen smiled; he and Meng Dong had been good friends during school. Meng Dong was a very good boy with excellent martial arts talent, having grown up with Lin Zhen and being his best friend at school.

Meng Dong was born with divine power. Lin Zhen knew that Meng Dong was chosen by Gale Martial Arts Hall in this graduation exam to become a student, and within less than two months, he became an official martial artist, making a name for himself in the Northern Region.

Lin Zhen only managed to enter Blue Sky Martial Arts Hall in this graduation exam due to Ouyang Yu's meddling, which widened the gap between him and Meng Dong. The self-conscious Lin Zhen stopped contacting Meng Dong after that and the two drifted apart in the future.

Seeing his old friend, Lin Zhen was happy and patted Meng Dong's shoulder, "Dongzi, you came so early today, it looks like you're full of confidence."

Meng Dong scratched his head, "Lin Zhen, don't tell others about this, but I was so nervous yesterday that I didn't sleep well all night. What if I fail to perform well and am not selected? My parents would be so disappointed, they are waiting for me to make money and buy them a big house."

"Don't worry unnecessarily, I'm sure you will be selected by Gale this time."

Meng Dong smiled broadly, "If I really get selected by Gale, I'll definitely treat you to a big meal. Let's go for some roast saber-toothed wild boar… No, you also need to join Gale Martial Arts Hall."

"I'll try my best."

Lin Zhen smiled, knowing that he had improved a lot, but wasn't sure exactly how much because there was no way to test it at home. He would only know during the graduation exam.

"How are you prepared for the morning cultural classes? At least make sure you pass." Lin Zhen reminded Meng Dong.

"Don't worry, I've memorized almost everything."

As the two walked and talked, Lin Zhen suddenly stopped in his tracks.

A beautiful figure appeared in front, with silky hair and exquisite features. At such a young age, she already possessed an irresistible charm, her beautiful eyes flickering as they looked at Lin Zhen.

"Lin Zhen, it's An Ning, she is looking at you."

Meng Dong smiled lewdly at the side, as a close friend, he knew Lin Zhen's feelings for An Ning and wished for his friend's wish to come true.

Seeing the girl he liked after being reborn, Lin Zhen's heart was filled with a faint joy that only those who had experienced the feeling of being worlds apart would understand.

"Lin Zhen, how are you prepared?" An Ning spoke, her crisp voice like pearls falling on a jade plate.

"It's fine, I don't feel any psychological pressure." Lin Zhen replied with a smile.

"That's good, as long as you perform normally, there should be no problem joining a martial arts school. However, you should be careful. I heard that…" An Ning hesitated a bit.

Lin Zhen smiled slightly: "Don't worry, I'm confident. These martial arts schools have an outstanding reputation; they won't let someone control everything just by their words."

An Ning nodded, knowing that Lin Zhen understood her meaning.

At this moment, another boy came over.

His long hair was a bit messy, and there was a faint red slap mark on his handsome face. It seemed like it had been there for two days but had not completely faded, showing how furious the person who slapped him was.

The person who came was Ouyang Yu. There were three promising students in Class 3, namely Ouyang Yu, Meng Dong, and Lin Zhen, and they were known as the three main pillars of the class.

Lin Zhen was the last pillar, and Ouyang Yu held the first position, always being quite prominent in the school.

Ouyang Yu approached An Ning and gently said, "An Ning, why are you here? I've been looking for you everywhere. Some people from Dragon-slaying Academy came over. Uncle Zhang has a good relationship with my dad, so I can introduce him to you. He's quite famous in the martial arts circle of our Base City."

An Ning frowned slightly: "Why do I need your dad's friends to introduce people to me? We're just ordinary classmates; there's no need for that, right?"

"An Ning, don't you really understand my feelings for you? Did you see the post I made the night before last? I wasn't trying to show off, I just wanted to prove my feelings for you. For you, money means nothing to me."

"How boring, whatever you want to do is your business, it has nothing to do with me. Besides, I hate wasteful people, your behavior is simply childish!" An Ning showed no courtesy to Ouyang Yu.

Meng Dong and Lin Zhen stood to one side with smiles on their faces, looking delighted at Ouyang Yu's misfortune, as if they deserved a beating.

Ouyang Yu was annoyed but couldn't vent his anger on An Ning. He immediately directed his anger at Lin Zhen: "Lin Zhen, I remember warning you to stay away from An Ning. Did you just turn a deaf ear to my words?"

Lin Zhen's face suddenly turned cold: "Ouyang Yu, you think too highly of yourself."

Meng Dong also clenched his fists with a crackling sound: "Ouyang Yu, do you want to try a spar? People say you're the number one in Class 3, but I never really believed it."

Faced with Meng Dong and Lin Zhen, Ouyang Yu was somewhat intimidated at this moment. His fame was indeed greater than these two, but when it came to strength, he didn't dare to say he could beat Meng Dong. As for Lin Zhen, although he was confident in winning, for some reason today, Lin Zhen's eyes were particularly sharp, making him feel a bit uncomfortable looking directly into them. To add to it, the final exams were approaching, and he didn't want to create any additional problems for himself.

"Fine! Lin Zhen, you've got guts! Remember what I said, you won't have the qualifications to join a good martial arts school with your current results, and even if a small school accepts you, I have ways to make your life miserable."

"Haha! You rely on your dad's power to throw your weight around, and yet your face still has a slap mark on it. It's really quite hilarious when you say things like that."

Lin Zhen laughed, then turned to Meng Dong and said: "Meng Dong, what would you do if some careless brat sold something worth five million for just a hundred? If you were that kid's dad, what would you do?"

Although Meng Dong was straightforward, he had great chemistry with Lin Zhen after spending years together. He immediately waved his hand: "I would definitely give him a big slap, I should've flushed him down the sewer back then!"

Lin Zhen couldn't help but grin. Meng Dong was quite to his liking.

As expected, Ouyang Yu's face turned livid. The slap mark on his face had indeed been given by his father, and he didn't dare to tell anyone about the incident. He didn't expect Lin Zhen to know about it already.

"Lin Zhen, you'll pay for what you said today! We'll see!"

Ouyang Yu couldn't stay there any longer and turned to leave in embarrassment.

An Ning was somewhat worried but didn't say anything. After all, her relationship with Lin Zhen was that of ordinary classmates. Although she knew Lin Zhen might have feelings for her, he hadn't said anything, so as a girl, she couldn't say anything either.

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 6: Chapter 6 Cultural Course Examination

Translator: 549690339

Soon, the morning exams began. The first subject was God Transformation History.

The God Transformation Calendar started on God Transformation Day, and it is now 986 years since then, with a history of almost a thousand years.

Lin Zhen was very familiar with this historical process.

986 years ago, during the Gregorian calendar, it was 2026. A meteor shower from the Leo constellation descended on Earth.

People, who were initially excited to watch the meteor shower, soon discovered anomalies.

These meteors were not like the fleeting flashes that streaked across the sky; instead, they directly struck Earth. Countless meteors crashed into the earth's surface, and their numbers were even greater before entering the atmosphere, shattering most communication satellites into pieces.

The larger meteors had diameters of several kilometers, causing natural disasters such as landslides, tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and hurricanes. Disasters followed one after another.

Earth had no means of defense, and humanity wailed in the midst of disaster. The earth's population drastically declined, from a peak of seven billion to three billion.

After the disaster, people were horrified to discover that Earth had undergone significant changes.

All life forms, whether human, animal, or even plant life, were infected by an unknown gas and began to mutate.

Human potential soared, and people became more powerful. Some people could jump onto the roof in one leap, some could move cars with their bare hands, and some could even control the flight of bullets.

The changes in animals were even more astonishing. Small insects died directly, while slightly larger creatures evolved various abilities and underwent significant changes in size.

Rats grew as large as wild dogs and hunted humans in packs.

Sparrows and swallows became like eagles, devouring flesh and blood.

Fish developed sharp teeth and even gained the ability to come ashore.

As for the already large animals, they became even more terrifying. Pythons tens of meters long could swallow cars whole, the eagles in the sky became as big as fighter jets, and even real fighter jets were no match for them.

The fierce tigers of the forest could overturn tanks, and the tall human bears could not be killed by artillery shells.

Moreover, the intelligence of these beasts evolved significantly, and they began attacking humans in groups, marking the beginning of the long struggle between humans and beasts.

Humans were once pushed to the brink of extinction, with little living space left. Firearms became increasingly ineffective against the beasts, and it wasn't until martial arts systems were perfected and strong fighters emerged that the situation gradually improved.

Now, the earth's population is less than 2 billion. Most countries have been completely destroyed, and only seven countries remain: Hua Xia, the United States, the European Union, the African Union, India, Sand Russia, and Brazil.

Of course, these countries are home to many foreigners. In the India District, for example, many people from various ethnic groups gather, albeit dominated by Indians.

Moreover, each country has lost its vast territories. People retreat to Base Cities, struggling to survive.

The once-beloved land, sky, and sea have all become the playgrounds for these mutated beasts.

People began to believe in the existence of deities. Human evolution was a result of divine grace, while human predicaments were due to divine might. Thus, the day the Leo meteor shower descended, people named it God Transformation Day.

Throughout the thousand years of God Transformation history, countless wars have been fought, and numerous heroic deeds have been sung and lamented. Rich in historical knowledge, it has become an official discipline.

Sitting in the exam room, Lin Zhen's hand flew across the paper.

"The founding day of the Northern Base… God Transformation Year 475. Hero Yan Qiyue killed the Red Flame Tiger King in the Lesser Xing'an Range, then joined forces with the Gun King Chen Chong to strike down the water monster in the Changbai Mountain Heavenly Pool, ensuring the Northern Base's survival…"

"In God Transformation Year 398, research on the epoch-making Gene Evolution Fluid succeeded. Every martial artist must undergo gene evolution, and the effectiveness of the evolution depends on each individual's aptitude…"

"In the God Transformation Year 622, the first war between humans broke out, where Sand Russia and the European Union waged the Battle of the Black Sea. Numerous War God-level fighters took part."

Answering question after question with lightning speed, Lin Zhen put down his pen about half an hour later.

"Finished. I can't say the score is perfect, but at least it's above ninety-five. Although cultural courses are not that important, ignorance is never a good thing in the end."

After completing the history exam, Lin Zhen left the exam room, ate something in the middle, and saw Meng Dong again.

Meng Dong didn't seem to be doing very well on the exam, but Lin Zhen knew he had passed, so he didn't worry. They soon started the next exam.

There are currently only two cultural subjects, and the second one is Mutated Beast Knowledge.

To become a martial artist, one must understand mutated beasts. Though it may sound like "talking strategy from behind a desk," if you don't even understand the basics, you'll be the fastest to die when facing mutated beasts in the future.

As for understanding this subject, Lin Zhen dares to say that even the school teachers are no match for him. After all, Lin Zhen has experienced many things and has killed countless mutated beasts with his own hands.

"Mutated sheep, low-level mutated beast, classified as E-level, relatively low intelligence, primarily attacks by charging, capable of withstanding small arms fire, recommending heavy fire coverage and attack. To kill as a martial artist, it is advised to use bladed weapons and strike from the side, aiming for the weakness in the abdomen."

"Mutated wild boar, D-level mutated beast, has strong resistance to firearms, no obvious weaknesses. When attacking, it's advised to strike from below the neck, severing blood vessels for best results."

"Mutated owl, C-level mutated beast, fast-speed, nocturnal…"

Lin Zhen was even more at ease in this exam, quickly finishing and leaving the exam room.

After a while, Meng Dong came out, and the two waited for the examination results together.

After another while, the results came out on the electronic screen in the examination room.

First place, An Ning, total score 197 points, 99 in history, 98 in Mutated Beast Knowledge.

Second place, Lin Zhen, total score 195 points, 95 in history, 100 in Mutated Beast Knowledge.

Seeing Lin Zhen's results, Meng Dong excitedly said, "Well done, Lin Zhen! You actually got second place! Although this is not the only criterion for martial arts schools to recruit students, your cultural score will still be considered in equal merit situations. And since girls generally don't participate in the physical fitness tests due to their physique, An Ning will be taking part in the Base City civil service exam, so you're actually the effective first place."

Lin Zhen said, "You did well too, passing both subjects. This way, you're qualified to participate in the upcoming physical fitness test."

"Hehe, I have some confidence in the physical fitness test. I get a headache just looking at these cultural courses. Now that's over, I don't have to memorize books anymore."

After all the results came out, most people passed successfully, and the afternoon physical fitness test will begin soon.

Lin Zhen's face also became serious; after being reborn, the moment to change his fate had finally arrived.

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 7: Chapter 7: 3 Major Martial Arts Schools

Translator: 549690339

After the dull morning cultural classes ended, what followed was the highlight that everyone was paying attention to, the three physical strength tests.

Number Six High School wasn't considered one of the top high schools in Base City, but many martial arts schools had still sent representatives, after all, geniuses did emerge occasionally from ordinary high schools.

This time there were a total of twelve graduating classes, with nearly seven hundred students taking the graduation exam. As soon as the results of the cultural classes were released, the physical strength testing immediately began.

The physical strength tests were held in the school's activity room, where there was a punch testing machine that could test both punching strength and speed.

There was also a nerve reaction testing machine. Students were required to stand inside it while being attacked by three-dimensional infrared images for one minute, during which the nerve reaction scores were measured.

The students were lined up at the entrance of the hall, and the judging seats inside the hall were already filled.

In addition to the proctors, many martial arts schools had seats as well. There were nameplates on the tables, with the names of various major martial arts schools neatly written, such as "Gale Martial Arts Hall, Long Wind Martial Arts Academy, Dragon-slaying Academy," and so on.

Of course, there were also military representatives, and many students wanted to join the military.

Apart from the martial arts schools and the military, the only other option for the students was to go to government departments, but they had to achieve a certain level on the exams. Students who scored below the passing line had no choice but to continue studying at university, and those who graduated from university basically had no chance of becoming a martial artist, only ordinary people.

Attending university in this era was seen as the worst choice, and high school graduation was seen as a major turning point in one's life.

"Number one, Class 3-9, Sun Wei, please enter."

Hearing his name called from far away, Lin Zhen, who was at the very end of the line, was annoyed. The ranking was done from back to front, so he was the first to hand in his exam and yet the last one in line. How long did he have to wait?

Sun Wei, the first student, entered with apprehension. He was a slightly shy young man.

"Let the testing begin. First up, punch strength test."

Sun Wei stood in front of the punch testing machine, which was a huge rubber pad. Students were required to hit it with their full force in just one punch.

"Start, use your maximum strength, left hand first!"

"Hah!"

Sun Wei let out a roar and threw a punch.

The Mercury Pillar beside him shot up, and the electronic screen immediately displayed the number.

"103kg!"

The representatives of the martial arts schools who were watching him shook their heads slightly. This result was too poor, not much better than an ordinary person, and not good enough.

The minimum requirement for a martial arts school to enroll students was a punch strength of 200 kg, which Sun Wei was far from reaching.

His right hand punch scored 112kg, which was also unqualified.

"Next is the punch speed test. Start, hit the target continuously at your fastest speed for one second."

"Bang, bang, bang, bang!"

"71kg, 68kg, 66kg, 62kg!"

"Four punches per second, testing complete. Now let's test the nerve reaction."

Sun Wei walked over to the nerve reaction test area, looking ashen. He was surrounded by countless infrared attacks which completely enclosed him.

The attacking speed simulated that of an automatic rifle firing from a hundred meters away, and the students were required to dodge the attacks.

As the testing began, countless "bullets" flew at Sun Wei from all directions. He couldn't make any effective dodging reactions and could only roll and crawl without any strategy, hoping to be able to dodge just a few more of the attacks.

However, the bullets seemed to be guided and launched towards his movements, making it almost impossible to dodge them. At the end of the minute, the test results came out.

"One minute, sixty bullets fired, fifty-nine successfully hit, one dodged, made three effective dodging movements, overall result: nerve reaction 0.43/s."

Sun Wei stepped out of the testing machine knowing he didn't need to hear more: the door to the university was wide open for him.

Following this, a series of tests conducted had disappointing results.

Out of three hundred students tested, only three qualified. The best among them was from Class 2, with a maximum punch strength of 221kg, a punch speed of 5.7/s, and a nerve reaction of 0.097/s. Although this student still had some distance from the level expected by the top three martial arts schools, he was eventually accepted into a small martial arts school.

With an admission rate of just one percent, the representatives of the martial arts schools present were a little sleepy, and fewer than ten people were accepted by the military representatives.

"It seems that Number Six High School is just that, it's very difficult for any talents to appear," the representative from Long Wind Martial Arts Academy said, shaking his pen in his hand, having made no records on the paper in front of him.

The representative of Dragon-slaying Academy laughed and said, "I was prepared when I came here. Today, all the colleges are having their graduation exams, but the martial arts school's focus is on 123 High School. Those schools are said to be filled with geniuses. If it weren't for our low positions within the martial arts school, we would have gone there long ago."

"Isn't that right? Whoever discovers a talent to join the martial arts school gets a bonus. It seems like I have no hope of getting a bonus today." The representative from Long Wind Martial Arts Academy was quite upset.

"Don't worry; half of the students haven't taken the test yet. Maybe a genius will be born." The representative of Gale Martial Arts Hall remained calm because he had a target in mind.

As they were discussing, Ouyang Yu walked in.

"Testing begins, punch strength test, left hand."

Ouyang Yu expressionlessly stood in front of the testing machine and suddenly unleashed a powerful left punch.

"Boom!"

The Mercury Pillar shot up in a straight line, and the electronic screen immediately displayed the result.

"266kg!"

"Wow! This one's not bad! Could he be left-handed? If that's his non-dominant hand, this guy has great potential," the representative of Dragon-slaying Academy said, his eyes lighting up as he finally saw a promising candidate.

"Right hand test, begin."

"291kg!"

After Ouyang Yu completed his right hand punch, the representative from Long Wind Martial Arts Academy's eyes also lit up. With a little more training, this kid's punch strength could exceed 300kg, which indicated significant potential.

"Punch speed test, begin."

Ouyang Yu took a deep breath and unleashed a flurry of punches with both hands, causing a series of numbers to flash on the screen.

"216kg, 225kg, 222kg, 228kg, 217kg, 229kg!"

"Test finished. Punching 6.2 times per second, all results valid."

The representatives of Long Wind Martial Arts Academy and Dragon-slaying Academy exchanged glances and sensed an air of competition. Ouyang Yu was not bad; while he wasn't considered an extraordinary genius, he stood out in Number Six High School, making him worth fighting for.

Only the representative of Gale Martial Arts Hall remained unmoved. As the number one martial arts school in Hua Xia, Gale had higher standards for enrolling students. Ouyang Yu's performance was not yet enough to impress him – following their principle of "better to miss than to make mistakes."

Unless Ouyang Yu's nerve reaction was particularly outstanding, his performance would not be enough.

During the nerve reaction test, Ouyang Yu performed quite well, facing the barrage of gunfire without panic and making calm dodging actions. Although his movements were not fast, he managed to react in time to most of the attacks and even had some success.

After a minute, the result came out.

"Ouyang Yu, one minute, sixty bullets fired, fifty-one successfully hit, nine dodged, twenty-one effective dodging movements. Comprehensive result: nerve reaction 0.082/s."

"We, Long Wind Martial Arts Academy, want this person!" The representative from Long Wind Martial Arts Academy announced immediately.

As soon as his words fell, the representative of Dragon-slaying Academy laughed, "You're too late! Ouyang Yu, before I came here, your Uncle Zhang said he had reserved a place for you at Dragon-slaying Academy and had prepared a generous contract for you. You can sign it right now."

Ouyang Yu also smiled, "I'll follow Uncle Zhang's advice and join Dragon-slaying Academy."

The representative of Long Wind Martial Arts Academy was disappointed as he put down his pen. He finally found someone he liked, but the spot was already reserved.

Ouyang Yu's signing caused quite a stir, as the first student from Number Six High School to sign with one of the top three martial arts schools emerged.

After signing the contract, Ouyang Yu changed into the Dragon-slaying Academy uniform, officially becoming a martial arts student of Dragon-slaying Academy.

Glancing at the end of the line, Ouyang Yu sneered in his heart, "Lin Zhen, oh Lin Zhen, I am now a martial arts school student; I'll make sure to trample you down for the rest of your life."

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 8: Chapter 8: Making a Stir

Translator: 549690339

Ouyang Yu's selection boosted the enthusiasm of the students behind him. Seeing Ouyang Yu become a martial artist, the students behind him performed even harder, and a few of them had quite good potential.

Even the Changfeng Martial Arts Hall recruited a student, but the Gale Martial Arts Hall remained silent.

Only when Meng Dong appeared did the representative of the Gale Martial Arts Hall take the competition seriously.

Obviously, he had done his homework beforehand and specifically came for Meng Dong.

Meng Dong's performance was astonishing, with a punch speed of 5.7 punches per second and a nerve response of 0.091/s.

What stood out the most was his punching power, with a left hand punch of 355 kg and a right hand punch of 403 kg, stunning everyone present.

The Mortal Realm of martial artists is divided into three levels: Warrior Level, War General Level, and War God Level. Each stage is divided into nine levels.

For the Warrior Level, the main distinction is based on physical performance in three aspects.

If the total scores of punching power, punching speed, and nerve response exceed a certain standard, one would be considered for promotion. For example, the graduation assessment requires a punching power of 200kg, which is already the standard for a second-level Warrior.

With a punching power of over 400 kg, Meng Dong already met the standard of a third-level Warrior. Although he had not yet met the standard for the other two aspects, once he did, he would undoubtedly be a standout among the third-level Warriors, possessing the ability to fight across levels.

To compete for this talented individual, representatives from Changfeng Martial Arts Hall and the Dragon-slaying Academy almost came to blows, but Meng Dong eventually chose the Gale Martial Arts Hall.

After Meng Dong's performance, the atmosphere became somewhat dull, and no more astonishing talents appeared.

By the time it was Lin Zhen's turn, many martial arts hall representatives had already started packing up, planning to take a quick look at the last contestant and leave.

Seeing Lin Zhen take the stage, Ouyang Yu, who was sitting next to the representative of the Dragon-slaying Academy, said, "Brother Li, this guy has some grudges with me. His performance is acceptable, and he qualifies for those small martial arts halls. However, I hope he ends up miserable."

The representative of Dragon-slaying Academy, surnamed Li, knew that Ouyang Yu's father was an official of the Base City and took care of Ouyang Yu because of that. He nodded and said, "Alright, this is a trivial matter. It's just a slightly promising student. There are plenty of them out there. We'll see which martial arts hall wants to recruit him, and I'll have a word with them. Generally, they will have to give face to our Dragon-slaying Academy."

"Done! Thanks, Brother Li. If you have any errands at the martial arts hall in the future, just let me know!"

Ouyang Yu felt smug in his heart, thinking that no matter how Lin Zhen performed, his fate was already decided.

"Lin Zhen, start testing your punching power," said the examiner. Lin Zhen then stood in front of the punching power test machine.

"After three days of spiritual power training, I can feel my physique has improved to some extent, but I don't know exactly how much it has improved. Now is the time to find out."

Before, Lin Zhen's punches in both hands had exceeded 200. His left hand was a little over 200, and his right hand was over 230.

He took a deep breath, swung his left fist, and threw a powerful punch.

"Buzz!"

The Mercury Pillar shot up abruptly.

By looking at the speed of the rising Mercury Pillar, those martial arts hall representatives who planned to take a casual look at Lin Zhen all let out a simultaneous "huh!"

This kid's potential is not bad. Judging by the speed, the power of this punch won't be too low.

The electronic screen displayed the power of Lin Zhen's punch.

"298 kg!"

"Wow! Another eye-catching one! Even if he's a left-hander, our Blue Sky Martial Arts Hall is still willing to recruit him!"

The representative of Blue Sky Martial Arts Hall was the first to express his attitude. Generally, if a student was not exceptional, representatives from acquainted martial arts halls would be modest; but for outstanding students, everyone would offer incentives to compete for them.

In his past life, Lin Zhen had joined the Blue Sky Martial Arts Hall, which ranked 9th nationally and was considered mid-tier.

"Hehe, you guys from Blue Sky have already recruited someone, right? I've seen Lin Zhen's information. He's not a left-hander. We at Changfeng wouldn't mind recruiting one more person," declared Changfeng Martial Arts Hall, causing many other martial arts hall representatives to fall silent, knowing they couldn't compete with Changfeng in terms of strength.

Ouyang Yu's face turned extremely ugly because he saw that Brother Li next to him seemed interested as well.

"Damn it, how did Lin Zhen's strength improve so much? His punch power actually surpassed mine! He was clearly much worse than me before!"

Lin Zhen completely ignored the noise around him, gathered his strength, and his right fist struck out again.

"368kg!"

Although his strength was not as good as the natural divine power of Meng Dong, this was already the second-highest score in the whole school. Seeing this number, the eyes of the martial arts hall representatives shone brightly.

Some people even took out their phones to contact their own martial arts hall leaders, ready to report Lin Zhen's situation. If he performs well in the next two tests, they'll need to consider offering an attractive contract to recruit him.

Even if Changfeng has the strength, they may not necessarily have the determination to recruit him. With a high enough offer, it's hard to believe Lin Zhen wouldn't be tempted.

The invigilating tutor was also shocked by Lin Zhen's results and took a moment before continuing, "Punch strength test is over. Now let's test punch speed. Lin Zhen, give it your all for one second. Remember not to hold back."

Lin Zhen nodded, feeling secretly delighted in his heart. The improvement in strength due to spiritual power was no small matter, and the strength wasn't even the main aspect. The most important part was nerve response, and he was very eager for the upcoming tests.

Taking a deep breath, Lin Zhen threw a lightning-fast punch at the target, first with his left hand, then with his right.

"Boom boom boom boom boom boom boom!!!!!"

A continuous series of violent hitting sounds rang out, and a series of numbers soared.

"266kg, 311kg, 251kg, 309kg, 255kg, 320kg, 267kg!!"

"Test is over, 7.6 punches per second, all valid!"

As the invigilator's words fell, the martial arts hall representatives below became restless.

Although his punching strength was weaker than Meng Dong's, his punching speed surpassed Meng's. This showed that Lin Zhen was more focused on agility but also had considerable strength, making him yet another nearly genius-level figure.

Almost all the representatives started contacting their leaders, except for those from Gale Martial Arts Hall and Dragon Slayer.

Brother Li from Dragon Slayer hesitated for a moment. Although he had a relationship with Zhang Huai, finding talent was his job, and he couldn't ignore it as it involved his own income.

"Let's wait and see. We'll make a decision after observing his nerve response," decided Brother Li, still holding back for now.

The Gale Martial Arts Hall representative had bright eyes, seemingly deep in thought. Beside him, Meng Dong excitedly said, "Big brother Zhao, Lin Zhen is my buddy. Please recruit him to Gale Martial Arts Hall as well. I really enjoy being with him."

The man surnamed Zhao nodded imperceptibly, his thoughts unknown.

"Lin Zhen, start testing your nerve response speed."

Lin Zhen stood in the fully enclosed test cabin, with countless infrared lights flashing around him.

He held his breath as the first red light suddenly shot at him.

This test completely simulated the speed of a bullet. As long as the student could make a successful evasive motion, they would pass. Evasion is crucial in a fight against mutated beasts. Only the most agile fighters can live longer, while those who only know how to fight fiercely usually have short lives.

The martial arts hall spends a lot of resources to train martial artists, and they don't want a short-lived fighter. Therefore, nerve response is crucial.

Lin Zhen had taken this nerve response test before but had been almost unable to make a successful evasion. However, today's feeling was different.

It seemed he could detect the trajectory of the bullet. Although it was difficult to dodge, it wasn't impossible.

By a hair's breadth, Lin Zhen swiftly tilted his head, and the red light grazed past him!

"Swish swish swish swish!"

One by one, red lights appeared like a spider's web. Lin Zhen tried his best to twist and move, sometimes managing to dodge and sometimes getting hit.

"No! I can't perform too well in this test, or someone might notice the secret of being a spiritual mind master. It's best to have some secrets for now."

Of course, he wouldn't perform too poorly either. Under Lin Zhen's deliberate control, a minute quickly passed.

"One minute, sixty bullets; hit thirty-three times; dodged twenty-seven times; valid evasion actions fifty times; nerve response 0.064/s!"

As the invigilator incredulously announced this number, all the representatives were boiling with excitement!

Some of the prepared representatives even waved contracts, rushing over in an instant and surrounded Lin Zhen in the center!

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 9: Chapter 9: The First Martial Arts School

Translator: 549690339

"Lin Zhen, we at Blue Sky Martial Arts Hall have decided to recruit you. We can sign a five-year contract, with a monthly salary based on that of a high-level student!"

"Come to our Shadow Dance Martial Arts Academy, our contract terms are definitely no worse than Blue Sky's. If you have any requests for your family, we can also find jobs for your family members and enjoy the living security of Base City!"

"We at Dragon Slayer can do the same, and we can even provide you with housing – a two-story detached villa in West City District, free for you to live in!"

"Don't argue, when we decide to recruit someone at our Changfeng martial arts school, you can also participate in the special training at headquarters, with a free War General tutor, and our Changfeng members can enjoy a 9.5% discount on the merchandise. This is something that those small martial arts schools don't have."

There was a noisy mess around, and these high-ranking Martial Artists were like market hawkers, doing their best to sell their martial arts schools.

It's just that Lin Zhen's performance was too outstanding.

His fist strength and speed had reached the standard of a Level 3 Warrior, and his nerve reaction had even reached the level of a Level 4 Warrior, which determines a Martial Artist's survival ability. Without an accident, Lin Zhen has a great chance to become a War God level expert in the future.

You have to know that Lin Zhen is not yet 17 years old.

It's really unexpected that there would be such a talent in No. 6 Middle School. It's estimated that even in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Middle Schools, such people would rarely appear.

Initially, it was thought that Lin Zhen would be dazzled by such a generous contract, but Lin Zhen stood in the crowd with a faint smile on his face, not shaken at all.

He was still waiting, waiting for better conditions.

Ouyang Yu looked at Lin Zhen jealously, and saw Brother Li, who had just sworn to help him, busy making a phone call to the person in charge to prepare a generous contract for Lin Zhen, completely leaving him aside.

However, before Dragon Slayer's representative finished the call, Gale Martial Arts Hall's representative Zhao Liang came over with Meng Dong by his side, winking at Lin Zhen.

"Lin Zhen, we at Gale offer you a contract as a second-class student; we'll sign a three-year contract because we believe that in three years, the current contracts won't be suitable for you anymore. We promise to solve your family's employment and living problems, and provide you with a three-story detached villa in West City District. There's a strict security system there, so your family can live worry-free, and we'll take care of any potential issues."

Meng Dong also chimed in: "Lin Zhen, come to Gale, it's Hua Xia's No.1 Martial Arts Hall, and we can continue to be together, teaming up to kill monsters in the future, and pave a sky of our own as brothers."

Lin Zhen took a gentle breath, "Then I'll go to Gale."

Hearing that Lin Zhen was going to Gale, and hearing the price Gale offered, the people from other martial arts schools finally shut up. Gale was indeed generous, giving away a three-story detached villa. Their martial arts schools didn't have such financial resources.

Only Dragon Slayer's representative had just finished the call, and immediately said, "Lin Zhen, we can also give you the same treatment! Even better than Gale's."

Lin Zhen looked at Dragon Slayer's representative and shook his head, "I'll still go to Gale."

"Why? Shouldn't Martial Artists pursue their own maximized interests?" The Dragon Slayer representative was somewhat puzzled.

Lin Zhen's mouth curled up with a faint smile, and suddenly pointed at Ouyang Yu behind him, "Because I don't like this kid. If you break his leg now, I'll consider whether or not to join Dragon Slayer."

The Dragon Slayer representative was stunned, opened his mouth, but didn't say anything.

Of course, breaking Ouyang Yu's leg was impossible, but it made him understand one thing. Lin Zhen didn't come to Dragon Slayer, probably really because of Ouyang Yu's relationship, which made him somewhat dissatisfied with Ouyang Yu.

If he had known this, he would have preferred to refuse to recruit Ouyang Yu even at the expense of losing face for Zhang Huai. Obviously, Lin Zhen's potential far exceeded Ouyang Yu, and he would definitely get a substantial bonus, but now it's all gone.

Ouyang Yu hurriedly said from behind, "Brother Li, don't listen to this kid's nonsense. He's deliberately trying to provoke you!"

"I'm not an idiot, spare me the nonsense!" Brother Li coldly replied before turning and leaving the testing hall.

As the dust settled and everyone from the various martial arts halls dispersed, the graduation exam of the Number Six Martial Arts School came to an end.

Lin Zhen signed a contract with Gale Martial Arts Hall on the spot. The contract stipulated that Lin Zhen must obey Gale's basic arrangements and prioritize Gale's interests, and not to betray them.

At the same time, Lin Zhen would be entitled to the benefits provided by Gale. The contract for a second-class student was very generous. Meng Dong was only a third-class student, who could earn a salary of 200,000 per month, while second-class students earned 500,000 per month.

Gale also promised to take care of Lin Zhen's parents by giving them a living allowance of 5,000 yuan per month from Base City. Both elderly would receive 10,000 yuan a month without having to do anything. Although it was not a huge amount of money, it was enough for them to maintain a basic standard of living, which meant a lot to Lin Zhen.

In addition, as the first second-class student to join the martial art hall, Lin Zhen could receive an extra month's salary. On the spot, Zhao Liang of Gale gave Lin Zhen 500,000 yuan and the key to a three-story detached house in West City District. The property was even transferred on the spot.

Besides these, Lin Zhen could also access Gale Martial Arts Hall's internal network as a second-class student, enjoying 95% discounts when shopping on the networks.

Don't underestimate the 5% discount. For martial artists, spending on supplies can be their single biggest expense over time, and even a 0.5% discount can accumulate into a significant amount of wealth. As Lin Zhen rises in rank, the discounts he will enjoy will increase as well.

For example, a first-class student receives a 93% discount, while a formal martial artist receives a 90% discount, allowing them to save a significant amount of money.

There were also unique martial arts uniforms and satellite phones for each student. Lin Zhen and Meng Dong both received these items.

After completing these necessary procedures, Zhao Liang patted Lin Zhen and Meng Dong's shoulders: "Come, Brother Zhao will treat you guys to a drink tonight to celebrate joining Gale Martial Arts Hall and introduce you to the world of martial artists."

Martial artists' networking skills were crucial as having many friends meant having people to count on for help in times of need. Zhao Liang clearly saw potential in both Lin Zhen and Meng Dong. As a seasoned martial artist, it was rare for him to befriend newcomers.

Lin Zhen initially intended to return home to surprise his parents, but couldn't bring himself to refuse Zhao Liang's kind offer. After considering it, he decided to let his family know beforehand.

Pulling out his phone, Lin Zhen called home.

His father quickly answered the call and inquired about his graduation exam results.

Lin Zhen hesitated for a moment, noticing many people still around him. He didn't want to draw attention to his entering the Gale Martial Arts Hall, so he simply told his father over the phone, "Dad, rest assured, I did well on the exam. I'll tell you more when I get home, but it might be late."

With a laugh, Zhao Liang added, "What do you mean 'late'? We're going to drink through the night and have a blast."

Lin Zhen had no choice but to continue, "If it's too late, I won't return tonight and will be back tomorrow morning instead."

His father agreed and hung up the call.

After hanging up, Lin Liye told Li Qin, who was eagerly waiting by his side, "This kid might not have done too well on the exam. He always shares good news but keeps the bad to himself, you know that."

Li Qin nodded, "If our boy didn't do well on the exam, we can't scold him when he gets back."

"Don't worry, I know our limits."

The old couple couldn't be sure if Lin Zhen had managed to enter any martial arts hall, leaving them feeling anxious.

After making the call, Lin Zhen and Meng Dong followed Zhao Liang and left Number Six Martial Arts School.

As Lin Zhen walked out of the school gate, he looked back one last time. With yet another high school life behind him, this time he had finally joined Hua Xia's No.1 Martial Arts Hall and embarked on a completely different path in life.

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 10: Chapter 10: A Thousand Years of Time

Translator: 549690339

Lin Zhen and Meng Dong got into Zhao Liang's car, which was the latest model of the Great Wall Phantom bulletproof car.

Nowadays in the automobile industry, every country is basically using domestically produced cars, because all the seas and rivers have become the domain of monsters, with the maritime industry completely paralyzed, and the aviation industry not faring much better. The skies are ruled by mutated birds, so different countries no longer provide aerial transport. As a result, people can only use domestically produced cars, and the notion of buying foreign goods has vanished.

Great Wall is one of the high-end domestic car brands. The price of the bulletproof Phantom is more than 7 million yuan. It's no big deal for Lin Zhen as a reincarnated person, but it's quite shocking for Meng Dong, a fledgling youth.

"My goodness! Just look at this car, its sheen, its design! If I could have a car like this, I'd be satisfied for the rest of my life!"

Zhao Liang laughed and said, "You're too easily contented, kid. If you two keep training and reach the level of senior warriors, you'll be able to form teams and hunt monsters. As long as you kill a few high-level monsters, this car will be yours easily."

After that, he looked at Lin Zhen and said, "See, Lin Zhen is much calmer than you. As a martial artist, a calm mind is extremely crucial. You should learn that from Lin Zhen."

Meng Dong glanced at Lin Zhen dismissively, "I won't compare myself to this guy. He's best at pretending to be weak while actually being strong. Even though he has such strength, he doesn't reveal it. I even worried about him for the longest time. He's always been like this, and nothing he does will surprise me anymore."

"Hehe, being able to conceal one's abilities is also a skill. Let's go, get in the car. We're going to drink."

Lin Zhen and Meng Dong got in the car, feeling the thickness of the door.

"When we martial artists choose a car, bulletproof capabilities are the top priority. The longer you train, the faster your reflexes become, and the fewer firearms will be a threat to you. But when you're in a car, it's a different story. If the enemy sprays you with machine gun fire, where can you hide? That's why the car's bulletproof capabilities should be as high as possible," Zhao Liang advised as they drove, with Lin Zhen and Meng Dong listening attentively. Even though Lin Zhen knew far more than Zhao Liang, he didn't reveal any of it; he saw that Zhao Liang treated them well and didn't want to show any differences between them and others.

The car raced down the road and soon entered a bustling wide street.

"Wow! This is Shenwu Street; I heard that the consumption here is really expensive!" Meng Dong exclaimed as he looked at the bustling night scene outside.

Zhao Liang replied with a chuckle, "It's true that the consumption on this street is considered high for ordinary people. A single meal could eat up their annual income. In one night, they could easily spend a decade's earnings or even money they won't make in their entire lives. But Meng Dong, remember this, you are now a member of the Gale Martial Arts Hall, so you need to adjust your mindset quickly. As martial artists, our lives are different from ordinary people."

Meng Dong blushed, knowing his mindset still hadn't been fully adjusted. Even though he had just joined Gale, he was still mentally an ordinary person.

On the other hand, Lin Zhen's calm and collected demeanor was quite impressive to Zhao Liang. Having this mindset was a prerequisite for becoming an outstanding martial artist.

The car stopped in front of a bar, and a waiter came forward to greet them. "Brother Zhao! You haven't been here for several days."

"Is there a table available?" Zhao Liang asked.

"Of course, as soon as you arrive, there's always room for you. No one would dare to take your spot at Gale Martial Arts Hall!" the waiter replied.

Zhao Liang smiled and tossed the waiter two banknotes, asking him to park the car and polish it.

The waiter beamed with joy and went off to work, as the bills totaled 2,000 yuan – a small fortune!

Martial artists, with their wealth and generosity, were always the favorite kind of customer for the waitstaff.

As they approached the entrance, Lin Zhen and Meng Dong looked up and saw the name of the bar: "Millennium Time".

The bar was renowned among martial artists. The interior was decorated to resemble the era of the AD calendar from a millennium ago, giving it a vintage feel.

About that time in history, everyone had learned about the AD calendar, so they had some knowledge of the era. Although people's potential had not yet been unlocked, the science, culture, and art at that time were no worse than now and might even have been superior. In terms of enjoyment, the God Transformation Calendar couldn't match the time of the AD calendar.

Zhao Liang walked ahead, with Lin Zhen following beside him, his face expressionless and thoughts of the days he'd visited this bar in his previous life.

Although it was a bar, fights often broke out at Millennium Time. In his past life, after joining the Blue Sky Martial Arts Hall, the first time he went out to celebrate was that very same day at this very same bar. A fierce clash had erupted at the time.

Students from Dragon Slayer and Gale Martial Arts Halls had fought there that day. Meng Dong and Ouyang Yu had both participated in the battle, defeating their opponents and making a name for themselves in the martial artist circle.

Reputation was also very important for martial artists. Gaining recognition in the circle was no easy feat.

However, that day's protagonist was not Meng Dong, but a first-class student from the Gale Martial Arts Hall named Fu Chengya. He single-handedly resisted the joint attack of a first-class student and a second-class student from Dragon Slayer, and did not fall in five minutes.

The main reason Gale did not completely collapse that day was Fu Chengya's presence. His reputation as a first-class student was well-deserved.

That battle was very famous among the students at that time. Although Gale lost in the end, Fu Chengya made a name for himself in that battle. At that time, Lin Zhen was just a spectator in the corner.

It is said that Fu Chengya even received a reward from the Gale Martial Arts Hall, but Lin Zhen didn't know the specifics.

"Fu Chengya, a first-class student from the Gale, was the one who snatched my Mutant Wild Buffalo King last time and made me lose several billion out of thin air. I will see you again soon." Lin Zhen thought as he followed Zhao Liang into the bar hall.

Upon entering the bar hall, there was a dance floor in the center, surrounded by dozens of round tables for guests to drink at. On the stage in the center of the dance floor, a girl with a pure appearance was playing and singing an old song called "Dream Chaser" with a guitar. It was said that it was once popular during the Gregorian calendar era, with a band accompanying her.

It is said that all the decoration and furnishings are based on the style of the year 2000 in the Gregorian calendar, which is indeed quite different from today's style.

There were already many tables of guests in the hall, all of whom looked like martial artists or martial arts school students.

Today was the end of the graduation exam, and almost every martial arts school was recruiting students who would choose to go out and celebrate. All the bars on this street were full.

With the help of the waiter, Zhao Liang brought Lin Zhen and Meng Dong to his most familiar spot, a position not too far or too close to the stage, with a great view.

"What do you two want to eat?" Zhao Liang asked them first.

Lin Zhen and Meng Dong both shook their heads, not knowing what to order.

Indeed, rookie students who come here really don't know what to order. Zhao Liang wasn't surprised and decided, "Then give us a magic wolf leg, two pounds of mutant beef, a plate of fruit and a plate of nuts, and a case of that… Ice City beer."

The food was served quickly here, and within five minutes, the dishes were ready.

The waiter opened three bottles of beer, and Zhao Liang handed one to Lin Zhen and Meng Dong, "Come on, as a martial artist, you must learn to drink. This environment is perfect for drinking beer. Let's not go home until we're drunk tonight."

They clinked their bottles together and chugged the entire bottle.

As soon as they sat down and ate something, more people walked in.

"Our people who went to recruit students from School One, Old Hu, come here!" Zhao Liang saw them and immediately called out.

Four people came in, led by a tall martial artist, followed by three students.

"Liang, you're here too." Old Hu walked over with a big laugh and sat down casually.

"Yeah, Brother Hu, you had a good harvest today. You recruited three students and even got a first-class one." Zhao Liang looked at the three students behind Old Hu with a hint of envy in his eyes. It has always been excellent to recruit students from School One, but it's not easy to get a first-class one. He didn't expect Old Hu to find one, and he made a lot of money this time.

"Hahaha! It's just luck. Fu Chengya is indeed a good boy. You are not bad either. It's already very rare to recruit a second-class and a third-class student from a place like School Six. Come on, let your students get to know each other so they won't be strangers in the martial arts school in the future."

Fu Chengya was handsome and slightly aloof. The other two, Zhu Haoran, a second-class student, and Zhang Yi, a third-class student, came over to greet Zhao Liang first and then introduced themselves to Lin Zhen and Meng Dong.

Seeing that the table was a bit small, Old Hu called out to Zhao Liang, "Old Zhao, let's go to a private room. Let these young ones play together. There are quite a few old friends in the private room today, and it seems they want to play cards. Let's go and have some fun."

Many martial artists like to gamble, and Zhao Liang was no exception. His eyes lit up when he heard it, "Okay, let's go and take a look."

The two got up, and Zhao Liang said to Lin Zhen and the others, "You guys just have fun and eat and drink whatever you want. Just charge it to my account if it's under 300,000. If any other martial arts school students come to cause trouble, don't be polite and just beat the shit out of them. Don't tarnish our Gale's reputation, okay?"

The students all agreed, and the two martial artists went off to play cards arm in arm.

There were now only five students left at the table, and Lin Zhen knew the real show was about to begin.

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 11: Chapter 11: Provocation

Translator: 549690339

After Zhao Liang left, the third-class student immediately pulled Zhao Liang's chair and said to Fu Chengya, "Brother Fu, come and sit here."

Fu Chengya didn't hold back and directly sat in Zhao Liang's position. This position was the main seat, and he felt it was only natural for him to sit there.

All five of them were dressed in Gale's uniform. Fu Chengya, as a first-class student, naturally held the highest status, and neither Lin Zhen nor Meng Dong made a sound.

Fu Chengya sat down, with Zhu Haoran sitting to his left and Zhang Yi sitting to his right. Lin Zhen and Meng Dong were sitting opposite them.

"Did you guys come from the sixth high school?" Zhang Yi asked first.

"Yes, from the sixth."

"I heard that because the students in the sixth high school have poor aptitude, the selection standards are somewhat far-fetched. Those who barely make it will be given third and even second-class contracts. Is that true?" Zhang Yi's eyes sweep over the second-class student mark on Lin Zhen's chest, seemingly somewhat unconvinced.

Students from the first high school have always been strong, and their family backgrounds are not simple. Facing such people, Meng Dong felt somewhat uneasy, let alone being just a third-class student himself. Hearing Zhang Yi's question, he didn't know how to respond.

Seeking help from Lin Zhen, Meng Dong felt that Lin Zhen was very powerful and much better than himself. So, it's better for him to be in charge of these matters.

Lin Zhen smiled slightly and said to Zhang Yi, "Are you implying that Brother Zhao is being partial?"

With one sentence, Zhang Yi was rendered speechless.

His words were aimed at Lin Zhen, but even if he had the guts, he wouldn't dare question Zhao Liang.

Zhao Liang is a Level 3 War General, and his position within the Gale is not low, not someone a mere third-class student like him can question.

Seeing Zhang Yi getting a setback, Zhu Haoran immediately said, "Zhang Yi, Lin Zhen is a second-class student; you should maintain some respect."

After saying that, he turned to Lin Zhen, "What Zhang Yi said is not uncommon. Many students from lower-ranking high schools are indeed mediocre. He doesn't mean to question Mr. Zhao; Lin Zhen, don't try to falsely accuse."

Lin Zhen nodded, "There are indeed some mediocre students, but they are not only found in lower-ranking high schools. Some top-ranked high schools have a big reputation, but the students they send out are like flowers in a greenhouse, even having students who wet their pants when fighting monsters."

Zhu Haoran's eyebrows furrowed, and his face turned to Lin Zhen with a hint of displeasure.

What Lin Zhen said had happened at the first high school, where there was once a second-class student who performed well in training but wet his pants when he really fought the monsters. This matter was a great shame for the first high school, and all the students didn't like to hear it. However, Lin Zhen brought it up directly, and Zhu Haoran became disgruntled.

"What are you talking about?" With Fu Chengya and Zhu Haoran backing him, Zhang Yi immediately lashed out at Lin Zhen.

At this point, Meng Dong got over his initial unease. He had always been impulsive, and seeing Lin Zhen speaking confidently, he was no longer afraid of the first high school's reputation. He saw Zhang Yi yelling and immediately slammed the table, "Listen to what is being said, don't be shouting, third-class student!"

Zhu Haoran and Zhang Yi's faces changed, and they got up, seemingly intending to take action.

At this time, Fu Chengya finally spoke, "Stop arguing; the people from Dragon Slayer are here."

Seeing Fu Chengya speaking, Zhu Haoran and the others couldn't help but obey. They sat down, mouths shut, and looked back.

They saw a large group of people flooding in from outside, led by three Martial Artists, followed by seven or eight students with Ouyang Yu among them.

However, Ouyang Yu was at the back of the queue. As a third-class student, he had low status, and Martial Artists were very concerned about that. In front of him, there was one first-class student, two second-class students, and a total of five third-class students.

The Dragon Slayer people occupied two tables, and the three Martial Artists stayed for less than a minute before entering their private room. As Martial Artists, they naturally had their own circles and rarely condescended to spend time with students.

As soon as they left, the eight students started making a racket, loudly drinking and chatting. Their voices were loud, but the hall was mostly filled with students. Dragon Slayer was one of the top three Martial Arts Halls in Hua Xia and had a large number of members, so most people wouldn't dare to provoke them.

Although Gale was the number one Martial Arts Hall in Hua Xia, it didn't mean it was number one in all Base Cities. In Northern Base City, Gale's power was not the greatest. In Capital Base City and Tianfu Base City, Gale held an advantage, but in the North, Gale could only be considered third.

In Ice City Base City, the largest Martial Arts Hall was Changfeng, followed by a tight competition between Dragon Slayer and Gale for second place. Gale was slightly inferior to Dragon Slayer, so Gale's advantage was not very obvious here.

Today, no one from Changfeng appeared. Those from the Dragon Slayer noticed Lin Zhen and the others and started whispering to each other, obviously not having any good intentions.

Seeing the people from Dragon Slayer, Zhu Haoran's face changed, "Brother Fu, Lei Ming is over there. He didn't get along with us when he was in the first high school. I'm afraid he'll cause trouble this time. They have more people; we…"

Fu Chengya waved his hand, "Ignore him; if we back down now, we'll become the laughingstock of others."

He swept his gaze over Lin Zhen and Meng Dong, "You two listen up; the people from Dragon Slayer might come looking for trouble later. If you're afraid, leave now; if you're not, stand together and fight then, and follow my command."

Lin Zhen frowned slightly, "We're not afraid, but I've never liked being commanded. If there's a real fight, everyone should rely on their own abilities."

"What Lin Zhen said represents my opinion too!" Meng Dong added from the side.

"Ungrateful. In that case, if you can withstand one second-class and one third-class, then consider your mission completed." Zhu Haoran said coldly from the side. Apparently, he was very dissatisfied with the lack of cooperation from Lin Zhen and Meng Dong.

At this moment, the people from Dragon Slayer arrived.

Leading them was a healthy-looking young man dressed in Dragon Slayer's outfit, with a first-class trainee emblem on his chest – Lei Ming, as Fu Chengya had mentioned.

Lin Zhen's eyes narrowed slightly as he realized that this Lei Ming was Ouyang Yu's older brother. After Ouyang Yu joined Dragon Slayer, he followed Lei Ming and became his sidekick.

This man's physical abilities had all reached the peak of a third-level Warrior, and he was just a step away from becoming a fourth-level Warrior. He was young and had amazing potential.

Lei Ming walked up in front of the table and looked down at Fu Chengya, "Fu Chengya, it's rare for us to meet. We're all old classmates, why not invite us to have a drink together?"

Fu Chengya remained seated and replied, "Our table is small, I'm afraid there isn't enough room for you."

Lei Ming didn't take offense and laughed, "It's okay if there's no room, we can stand. Let me introduce you to my little brother here, Ouyang Yu. He has a bit of a grudge with your two friends here. Since we all live in Ice City, let's have a drink and let bygones be bygones. You don't have any objections, do you?"

As he spoke, Ouyang Yu stepped forward, standing in front of Lin Zhen and Meng Dong.

Fu Chengya frowned, not expecting that their visit was aimed at Lin Zhen and Meng Dong. He couldn't refuse their drinking proposal, so he nodded slightly.

Obviously, both Fu Chengya's group and the Dragon Slayer members regarded Fu Chengya as the decision maker, while Lin Zhen and Meng Dong's opinions were simply ignored.

Ouyang Yu smirked and grabbed a massive bottle of Ice City's signature high-proof liquor, filling two large cups that could hold more than two pounds each in front of Lin Zhen and Meng Dong.

He raised his head and said, "Lin Zhen, Meng Dong, we all graduated from the Sixth Middle School. Despite our past grievances, that's all in the past now. Drink this cup for the sake of our friendship, and we'll continue to be good classmates and good brothers afterwards."

Meng Dong looked at the liquor cup, "Ouyang Yu, if you want us to drink, shouldn't you show some sincerity first? Aren't you going to drink as well?"

"Of course, I'm going to drink too. Watch this."

Ouyang Yu took another large cup and filled it up with two pounds of high-proof liquor.

"How about the three of us drink together?"

Lin Zhen had been keeping an eye on Ouyang Yu's fingers. This scene had happened before, but it wasn't Ouyang Yu who did it at the time. Obviously, this time it was because of Lin Zhen's presence that Ouyang Yu volunteered to take action.

Ouyang Yu's drink was real, but at this moment, he had an antidote pill in his hand. When placed in the drink, it would dissolve within a second, turning the high-proof liquor into water.

The antidote pill wasn't cheap, and Ouyang Yu was determined to make Lin Zhen and Meng Dong look bad.

The bar's dim lighting made it impossible for anyone to notice the antidote pill.

Lin Zhen had been paying close attention, and as soon as Ouyang Yu's fingers opened, he secretly used his mental power.

Mental power could be applied to inanimate objects, allowing them to move in mid-air. If one trained their mental power to the golden level, they would be able to control objects and even fly while carrying a person.

Lin Zhen's mental power was at the peak of the bronze stage, almost entering the silver stage. It was effortless for him to move a tiny antidote pill. The moment the antidote pill fell into Ouyang Yu's drink, Lin Zhen quickly pulled it through the air towards him.

One second later, the antidote pill dissolved in Lin Zhen's drink.

"Ouyang Yu, I'll join you for a drink. However, there's no need to involve Meng Dong, is there? How about I drink this cup with you?" Lin Zhen spoke.

Ouyang Yu's original goal was Lin Zhen, and Meng Dong was just a side target. He had been worried that Lin Zhen would refuse, but now that Lin Zhen agreed, he immediately showed a smile, "Alright, I'll give you this favor, Lin Zhen. But let's agree that if anyone can't drink, they'll be the one losing face, and all of today's expenses will be on them."

"No problem!" Lin Zhen agreed readily.

"Lin Zhen, can you handle it?" Meng Dong asked with some concern.

"Just watch. When have you ever seen me do something I'm not certain of?" Lin Zhen replied. He clinked glasses with Ouyang Yu, and the two of them raised their glasses to their lips, their eyes locked on each other with meaningful gazes.

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 12: Chapter 12: Fight

Translator: 549690339

Seeing that Dragon Slayer and Gale members were confronting each other, the surrounding students had already quietly cleared an area.

Fighters and students were not forbidden to fight each other in Thousand Years Bar, and the martial arts circle had rules – if a fight occurred, the losing side would bear the cost and compensate the bar for the damage.

Since its opening, Thousand Years Bar had been rebuilt more than a dozen times due to fights between advanced martial artists while minor fights happened every few days.

Lin Zhen and Ouyang Yu held their glasses, raising them to drink at the same time.

Lin Zhen was fast; he finished the two catties of high-proof liquor in less than ten seconds.

After the antidote pill's effect, the alcohol content was not even similar to that of beer, so Lin Zhen had no difficulty drinking it.

On the other hand, Ouyang Yu stopped after a few sips and coughed violently.

"This liquor… this liquor…" Ouyang Yu wanted to say something but saw that Lin Zhen had already finished.

He initially wanted to say the antidote pill didn't work. However, at the moment, Lei Ming coldly looked at Ouyang Yu, "Is this all you can drink? If you don't have the ability, don't challenge others to a drinking competition. If you lose face for Dragon Slayer, you'll see what happens."

Ouyang Yu had no choice; there was no way to bring up the antidote pill issue, so he had to continue drinking reluctantly.

However, even martial artists would find it hard to drink two catties of the high-proof liquor at once. After drinking less than a third, Ouyang Yu couldn't take it anymore.

"Ugh!"

He spat the liquor out all at once; Lin Zhen dodged to the side, but Zhu Haoran and Zhang Yi were caught off guard and got liquor all over them.

Before they could react, Ouyang Yu, affected by the alcohol, acted first.

"Damn! I'll kill Gale's grandson!"

He raised his glass and threw it at Lin Zhen. Lin Zhen quickly dodged, stepped forward, and threw three consecutive punches.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!"

The sound of the punches cutting through the air rang out. The drunken Ouyang Yu had no strength to fight back and was knocked down by Lin Zhen's punches.

As soon as they started fighting, the Dragon Slayer members who had been looking for trouble also made their moves.

Zhu Haoran and Zhang Yi, both covered in filth, had no way to vent their anger. Along with Meng Dong, who had already joined the fight, the two sides quickly got into a brawl.

Fu Chengya and Lei Ming didn't expect things to escalate so quickly. Both of them reacted instantly, each targeting the other and engaging in combat.

In an instant, the bar was in chaos, with bottles and plates flying, tables and chairs rolling around, and surrounding people keeping a safe distance while forming a large circle, cheering loudly.

Hearing the fighting outside, a group of martial artists who were gambling in a private room rushed out.

Seeing that members of the Dragon Slayer and Gale were involved, other martial artists didn't speak up and merely watched the two groups' martial artists.

As per the rules among martial artists, those with martial artist titles should not participate in fights between students; it would be tantamount to the strong bullying the weak.

There are level divisions among students: Warrior Level from levels one to three as Junior Warriors, levels four to six as Intermediate Warriors, and levels seven to nine as Advanced Warriors.

At the Warrior Level, practitioners mainly cultivate the strength of their bodies, also known as Obvious Force.

A critical stage of Warrior Level is the gene optimization potion.

The gene optimization potion is an epoch-making product. Generally taken at the peak of Level Three Warrior, it greatly enhances human potential. Depending on individual aptitude and luck, it can significantly increase a person's strength, speed, and nerve response to varying degrees.

Otherwise, just relying on training would make it almost impossible to advance to the Advanced Warrior Level.

Any martial artist who can hunt in the wild has taken the genetic potion; otherwise, they would be no match for mutated beasts.

Once the Warrior Level is advanced further, it becomes the War General Level.

The key stage of advancing to become a War General is at the peak of the Level Nine Warrior. It requires taking an auxiliary gas-sensing agent to enable a martial artist to generate internal power.

During the Gregorian calendar era, martial arts experts who had cultivated their internal energy were all quite old. Cultivating internal power required accumulating it over time. Once it was successfully cultivated, extraordinary power could be exerted throughout the body. Martial artists called this Dark Force.

After the advent of the God Transformation Calendar, the gene potion and auxiliary gas-sensing agent were introduced successively, drastically shortening the cultivation time for martial artists. The auxiliary gas-sensing agent was specifically designed to improve a martial artist's Dantian, generate a sense of air, and help save a lot of time cultivating Dark Force.

Of course, the success rate of Qi-perception auxiliary drugs is not that high, as understanding Qi-perception mainly depends on the natural talent of martial artists. The auxiliary drugs only serve as support. As long as the martial artist can grasp a bit of how the genuine Qi works, the auxiliary medicine will take effect. It provides an extra opportunity for those martial artists who have initially perceived Qi but have not fully mastered it. Many martial artists fail to hold onto it after their initial perception of Qi has been realized, but the drug can help to avoid that.

Overall, the Qi-perception auxiliary drugs can increase the success rate of around thirty percent of martial artists.

In other words, out of a hundred martial artists, only ten can comprehend Qi perception and cultivate Dark Force. With the help of Qi perception auxiliary drugs, forty people can enter the Dark Force phase smoothly.

Of course, these forty people also have some talent. The dumber ones would still be useless even with the assistance of medicine.

Those who have formal martial artist titles are War General Level and all of them are Dark Force experts.

A Level Nine Warrior Peak can exert a force of up to 1,000 kilograms, which is the limit after gene optimization. However, this is no match for Dark Force experts.

Not only are the Dark Force experts faster, making them difficult to threaten with conventional firearms, but they can also easily exert forces of several ton's with very little effort. They're in a completely different league compared to those with Ming Force.

As for the War God Level above the War General Level, also called the Transformed stage, it refers to cultivating Dark Force to every corner of their body, making every move they make incredibly powerful. However, this stage cannot be achieved by relying on medicine alone. One must practice on their own. Therefore, only true geniuses have the qualifications to advance to the War God Level. For others, Level Nine Martial Generals is the limit.

Due to the significant gap in power, Dark Force Warriors cannot participate in battles at the student level. This is a rule. The students have to resolve the conflicts by themselves, with the outcome being based on individual skill.

The students are also part of the martial artist community. Martial artists in this era enjoy special privileges, as they are not subject to the laws of the mundane world. Even if the martial artists break the law, they are subject to resolutions among their own kind. Ordinary police and judges do not have the authority to convict martial artists.

Gale and Dragon Slayer martial artists look at each other without speaking. They cannot interfere in this fight. They can only wait for the students to determine the winner and loser.

After Ouyang Yu was knocked down by Lin Zhen, the seven Dragon Slayer members and five Gale members each had one first-class student, two second-class students, four Level 3 students from Dragon Slayer, and two from Gale. Although Dragon Slayer held some advantage, it was not a significant one.

Old Hu from Gale roared, "You little bastards, give me a fierce fight! If we win, I'll report to the chief of the pavilion, and the one who performs the best will be rewarded. If we lose, just wait for me to fiercely train you guys!"

The people from Dragon Slayer didn't want to show weakness and uttered similar words.

The battle below quickly heated up. Fu Chengya faced Lei Ming and one Level 3 student; Meng Dong and Zhang Yi faced the other two Level 3 students; Zhu Haoran faced the other side's second-class student.

Because Lin Zhen knocked out Ouyang Yu from the start, two of their opponents, one second-class and one third-class student, surrounded him.

As they had just joined the martial arts school, the students had not had time to practice their techniques and weapons. Thus, they all fought with fists and feet. The basic skills of these students were good, their fists and kicks were impressive, and their movements were swift.

Zhao Liang and Old Hu watched the fight below with some worry. Zhao Liang said, "Old Hu, the situation doesn't look good. The other side has two more people. Fu Chengya is about equal to Lei Ming, plus a third-class student, so he is doing well as long as he is not knocked down."

"Yes, the main concern is Lin Zhen. As it stands, I'm afraid he will be the first to fall. If he goes down, Meng Dong and Zhang Yi will be unable to resist, and we might lose very badly."

"Yes, we can only hope that Lin Zhen can hold on for five minutes. If he doesn't get defeated within that time, we can intervene under the pretext of protecting the students and stop the fight. But it might be tough for him to hold on for these five minutes."

"Not necessarily. This Lin Zhen… has very fast nerve responses. Maybe he can bring us a pleasant surprise."

At this moment, Old Hu's phone suddenly rang. After answering and listening to a few words from the other side, he hung up and shouted to the students below, "The chief orders: knocking down a third-class student rewards 200 points, knocking down a second-class student rewards 500 points, and knocking down a first-class student rewards 2,000 points! Give me a ruthless fight!"

Hearing Old Hu's words, Lin Zhen had a thought in his heart, as they were actually rewarding martial arts points!

Martial arts points are extremely important. Generally, you can only earn them by hunting mutated beasts, selling them at low prices, or donating them to the martial arts school.

Points can be used to purchase many goods. A lot of valuable items require both cash and points to be acquired, preventing outsiders from obtaining them easily.

Lin Zhen wants to enhance his strength quickly and has a complete plan in mind. An essential part of that plan is obtaining points, combined with the cash on hand, to purchase some urgently needed items.

"Since there are rewards in points, I must give it my all, vying to earn some points."

"The second-class student from the other side also has the level of a Level 3 Warrior, so he poses a greater threat to me. If it's one-on-one, I have the full confidence to defeat him. However, this third-class student is in the way, so I must deal with him first."

Lin Zhen kicked away a table, blocking the attack route of the second-class student. In the next instant, he appeared in front of the third-class student. Relying on his incredibly fast reflexes, he barely dodged several of the opponent's punches in close range. His shoulder then pushed forward vigorously, making the opponent stagger backward. Lin Zhen immediately threw several lightning-fast punches in succession!

Accompanied by the crisp sound of bone fractures, the third-class student fell backward, blood spurting from his nose.

Two hundred points in hand!

PS: The status of the signed books has finally been changed. Actually, the books were signed before they were started, so you don't need to worry about not signing them. Tips are also fine now.

When Heitu says it's not about tipping, what does that mean?… Sweat, feels like a this place has no silver 300 tales situation.

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 13: Chapter 13: Meeting the Host

Translator: 549690339

With a successful strike, Lin Zhen swiftly ducked down as a wine bottle flew over his head, and he leaped backward without a backward glance.

The second-class opponent did not expect Lin Zhen to react so quickly, and ended up colliding head-on with him.

Caught off guard, the opponent was knocked down by Lin Zhen. Not wasting such a great opportunity, Lin Zhen grabbed a chair and swung it at the opponent just as they were trying to get up.

"Crash!"

The chair shattered upon impact and the opponent fell down once more. Lin Zhen aggressively kicked him until he couldn't get up again.

"Five hundred points in the bag!"

Ignoring the incapacitated opponent, Lin Zhen swiftly dashed towards the third-class student fighting Zhang Yi and sneak attacked him.

He unleashed four consecutive punches, and the opponent fell down at his feet. At this point, Meng Dong's opponent was also knocked down, and Meng Dong and Zhang Yi immediately pounced on the second-class student fighting Zhu Haoran, trying to snatch those five hundred points.

Instead of joining them, Lin Zhen quickly approached Fu Chengya and Lei Ming's fighting circle, where another third-class student was engaged in battle.

He sneak attacked the opponent while using his nerve reactions to dodge several punches. His counterattacks ultimately knocked down the opponent. During these intense combat situations, Lin Zhen's nerve reaction speed was at an abnormal level.

Thus, Lin Zhen and Fu Chengya fought together in a two against one battle, with both of them attacking Lei Ming.

"Lin Zhen! Get lost! We don't need you here!"

Fu Chengya yelled at Lin Zhen angrily. Lin Zhen sneered, thinking, 'Why didn't you say that when I was taking down that third-class student? Now that the situation is favorable, you want to hog all the glory? Keep dreaming.'

Ignoring Fu Chengya, Lin Zhen closed in on Lei Ming, rapidly attacking with punches and kicks as swift as lightning.

If Lei Ming was only up against Fu Chengya one on one, he might have been able to hold on, but with Lin Zhen, he couldn't resist. Lin Zhen's reaction speed was just too fast. Even though Lei Ming's overall skills had reached the peak of a third-level warrior, his punches still missed Lin Zhen, and coupled with Fu Chengya's fierce attacks, Lei Ming was immediately put on the defensive.

"How is this Lin Zhen, who is just a second-class student, so difficult to deal with?"

Lei Ming was caught off guard when he was hit by Fu Chengya's punch. While retreating, Lin Zhen seized the opportunity to land three punches and a kick on Lei Ming's lower abdomen.

Before he could recover, Fu Chengya had leaped up and ferociously jumped in front of him, unleashing a barrage of punches, apparently wanting to defeat Lei Ming in one fell swoop.

Enraged, Lei Ming didn't care about Fu Chengya's incoming heavy punches. Instead, he concentrated all his strength into his elbow and ruthlessly struck it towards Fu Chengya's lower abdomen.

"Bang bang!"

Fu Chengya managed to land nearly four hundred kilograms of punches on Lei Ming's face, but before he could celebrate, an unbearable sharp pain in his lower abdomen hit him.

Unable to endure the pain, Fu Chengya was struck by Lei Ming, who took advantage of his impatience and ended the battle with a devastating blow!

In his previous life, Fu Chengya had managed to withstand Lei Ming and another second-class student's joint attack for five minutes without being defeated. This just goes to show how important mental state is for a martial artist.

Instantly losing his will to fight, Fu Chengya's body curled up like a shrimp, and he lay on the ground convulsing, unable to even speak. Lei Ming had also sustained severe injuries, but he remained standing.

But before he could celebrate, Lin Zhen appeared like a ghost behind him and delivered a vicious chop to the back of his neck. Lei Ming's body went limp, and Lin Zhen then grabbed him and executed a swift shoulder throw, slamming him to the ground.

As Lei Ming fell, the battle involving three fighters against a second-class student also ended. Meng Dong eventually knocked down the second-class student, leaving Zhu Haoran and Zhang Yi slightly injured and deeply frustrated.

With the end of the battle, Meng Dong had taken down one second-class and one third-class student, while Lin Zhen had outperformed everyone, defeating four third-class students, one second-class student, and Lei Ming, the first-class student.

Although Fu Chengya had inflicted serious damage on Lei Ming, he was also knocked down by Lei Ming and failed to earn any praise for Gale Martial Arts Hall. It was evident that he wouldn't gain any points.

Zhao Liang laughed heartily as he came down from the upper floor, appearing very delighted.

Particularly for Zhao Liang, who had discovered Lin Zhen's talent. Lin Zhen's outstanding performance made him feel proud. He patted Lin Zhen's shoulder and said, "Kid, you did great! The biggest problem for most students is not their strength, but their mentality. With your calm and composed attitude in battle, I have faith that you will stand out among these students and become the first to earn the title of Martial Artist!"

Lin Zhen smiled and replied, "Thank you for the compliments, Brother Zhao."

Looking at the mess around them, Lin Zhen said, "Are we still drinking here?"

"Haha, we don't need to worry about this place. The people from Dragon Slayer will compensate for all the damages. You and Meng Dong come with me now, the leader of our hall wants to meet you two."

"The leader wants to see me and Meng Dong?" Lin Zhen was stunned.

"Yes, I recorded your fight and streamed it live to the leader. He said to bring you two over."

Lin Zhen and Meng Dong looked at each other, feeling excited. It was already very late, and the leader's summons at this time obviously meant something good was happening.

Old Hu wasn't so happy. Among the three students he had recruited, Fu Chengya, a first-rate student, was knocked down on the spot and still hadn't gotten up. Zhu Haoran and Zhang Yi were also injured, and the three of them didn't even manage to defeat one opponent. They didn't earn a single point, leaving Old Hu feeling ashamed.

"You two, help Fu Chengya up and take him to the hospital. Remember to report to the martial arts school in a couple of days."

Old Hu said and then turned and left the bar.

Following behind Zhao Liang, Lin Zhen and Meng Dong also left the bar. At that moment, a martial artist from Dragon-slaying Academy looked at Lin Zhen and said, "Kid, you performed quite well. I hope you can keep it up once you take the Genetic Potion and enter the Wilderness Area. I look forward to meeting you in the wild."

Zhao Liang's face changed, "Zhang Huai, you've already advanced to War General. What's the meaning behind threatening a newbie like this?"

"Did I threaten him? Hehe! I don't remember doing that."

Zhang Huai sneered and walked out of the bar.

Meng Dong said, "Lin Zhen, I heard that Ouyang Yu's family has a martial artist with great connections named Zhang Huai. Is that him?"

Zhao Liang said solemnly, "That's him, Zhang Huai, also known as the Butcher. I don't know if he's related to someone named Ouyang Yu, but this man is cruel and has recently advanced to War General. Being targeted by someone like him is very dangerous, so be careful in the future, Lin Zhen."

"Don't worry, Brother Zhao, I'll be careful. Let's go."

Lin Zhen glanced at Zhang Huai's retreating figure and thought, "If you don't come looking for me, I'll definitely come looking for you eventually!"

He would never forget that in his past life, after becoming a martial artist, Blue Sky Martial Arts Hall was constantly suppressed by Dragon Slayer Martial Arts Hall. Lin Zhen himself was humiliated by people like Zhang Huai and Ouyang Yu multiple times. Lin Zhen's father, Lin Liye, was secretly attacked by Zhang Huai, leading to serious internal injuries and his eventual death.

If Lin Zhen had to list the people he most wanted to kill in this life, Zhang Huai would definitely be in the top three. Ouyang Yu wouldn't even make the list.

They left the bar and got into Zhao Liang's Great Wall Phantom.

The car sped through the city, crossing the Jiang Bridge, heading for the North District.

The North District was the core of Ice City Base City, not only the home of the Base City government, but also the wealthy area and the location of various martial arts schools.

As they passed the Jiang Bridge, Lin Zhen looked at the surging river below and pondered.

In his past life, Ice City Base City ultimately fell. It happened about five years later during a monster siege. Ice City's defense was strong, but the problem began with this river called Songhua River.

The river flowed through the city with water gates on both sides, and several giant iron gates weighing thousands of tons kept large monsters out. However, a monster fish appeared, one that could devour metal and bite through the iron gates, allowing numerous aquatic monsters to flood in and leading to the fall of the Base City.

Lin Zhen didn't know if he could change this situation in this lifetime, but for now, improving his strength was paramount.

Entering the North District, there were far fewer people. The car quickly arrived at a large front gate.

On the twenty-meter marble shadow wall, the words "Gale Martial Arts Hall" were written in grand and imposing characters. It was said that they were personally written by Hua Xia's top expert, Gale.

The car bypassed the shadow wall and pulled up directly in front of the Gale Martial Arts Hall building.

"Get out of the car. I'll take you to meet our hall leader. He's one of the top five masters in Ice City Base City. Dongfang Jun is a Seventh-level War God!"

Meng Dong's legs suddenly felt weak. After getting out of the car, his steps were unsteady. Following behind Lin Zhen, he said, "Lin Zhen, I'm going to meet a War God. Why do I feel like my legs are giving out?"

"How about you go back and give me your 700 points? I won't mind having extra points."

"No way! I just calculated that you already have 3,300 points. You're still trying to snatch my pitiful points. I can't let you succeed."

Meng Dong didn't feel as nervous anymore. The group entered the elevator and went up to the 18th floor where the room of Hall Leader Dongfang Jun was located.

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 14: Chapter 14: Martial Arts School Rewards

Translator: 549690339

About Dongfang Jun, Lin Zhen had not seen him in person in his previous life. Lin Zhen only knew that after the Ice City Base City fell, Dongfang Jun left. His achievements afterwards were also extraordinary. He was a top expert who had broken through the War God Realm and reached the Star Realm.

The Star Realm is a legend; after reaching the ninth level of the War God Realm, one absorbs the cosmic energy into their Dantian to form a Star Core, which allows them to enter the Star Realm. At this stage, such individuals are extremely rare.

Even now, the vast majority of people are completely unaware of the existence of the Star Realm. Only after the end of the God Transformation Calendar, when humanity faced its second dramatic transformation, did the Star Realm become widely known.

Arriving at the door of Dongfang Jun's room, Zhao Liang knocked on the redwood door.

"Come in," a deep male voice responded.

Zhao Liang opened the door and brought Lin Zhen and Meng Dong into the room.

Behind a huge desk sat a man in his thirties, wearing traditional Chinese clothing. His face didn't have any remarkable features, but his eyes were incredibly bright. Their divine light flickered as they opened and closed, making people dare not underestimate him.

"Hall Master, I have brought Lin Zhen and Meng Dong," Zhao Liang said before turning to Lin Zhen and Meng Dong. "Come and pay your respects to the Hall Master."

"Student Lin Zhen and Student Meng Dong pay respects to the Hall Master."

"Mm, you may all sit."

Zhao Liang led the two to sit on the couch, sitting up straight, waiting for Dongfang Jun to speak.

"I have just watched the video that Zhao Liang sent over. Both of you have performed very well. Despite being in a disadvantaged position, you remained calm and launched a counterattack, turning defeat into victory. Such qualities are precious among Martial Artists, especially you, Lin Zhen. You have left a deep impression on me."

Lin Zhen smiled as a gesture, neither humble nor arrogant.

"To be honest, our Gale Martial Arts Hall is not at an advantage against Changfeng and Dragon Slayer in Ice City, and is even at a disadvantage. As the Hall Master, I have always wanted to change this situation. Recruiting talents has always been the purpose of our Gale, and we have never been stingy towards talented people."

Dongfang Jun pressed a bell, and soon a young woman entered, pushing two laptops along with computer tables in front of Lin Zhen and Meng Dong.

"Now you can log into our Gale intranet, using your previous account numbers. Your status has already been changed. Meng Dong has earned 700 Points, while Lin Zhen has earned 3300 Points. In addition to the Point rewards, you can choose any item from the Martial Arts Hall's internal network as a reward for your outstanding performance this time. For the price… Meng Dong can choose any item within five million, and Lin Zhen can choose any item within twenty million. These are the rewards from the Martial Arts Hall. You don't need to spend a penny as long as the price doesn't exceed this limit."

Meng Dong's eyes lit up immediately, and he could now choose any item within five million. He now had a lot of choosing to do.

Lin Zhen was also thrilled, as he only had 500,000 on him at the moment, and his home was not yet settled. There were many places where money needed to be spent, so he didn't have money to buy things for himself. With this 20 million free access, many of his plans could be moved forward.

As they logged in, Dongfang Jun spoke, "I will be leaving the Martial Arts Hall and the Base City in half an hour, so if you have any special requirements for your chosen items, it's best to complete them within half an hour. During this time, I can still give you some advice. Of course, if you choose ordinary items, there are no time constraints."

Meng Dong said, "It's easy. Choosing items within half an hour is a piece of cake."

Zhao Liang smiled, "Don't be too confident. It's not easy to choose the most suitable items within half an hour. Be careful not to get lost in the choices."

Meng Dong was somewhat unconvinced, but as soon as he opened the Martial Arts Hall's internal shopping mall, his eyes went a little straight.

"Wow! So many great cars! I love this Sky Horse X9. The price is not too high either, I can get it for 3.3 million. And, there's also the Warhawk Fifth Generation, a sports coupe with front and rear engines. It's so cool to drive, and it's only four million! I can afford it."

"And, this Jade Blood War Blade. It is said to be developed by the Science and Technology Department of the Southern Base City. It's a third-generation product and an essential weapon for fighting monsters. It's 1.5 million. Should I buy it or not?"

"Oh my! They even have Genetic Potions, which are essential choices for Martial Artists. Indeed, the official price is 10 million. What do I do if I don't have enough money?"

Listeining to Meng Dong's constant murmuring next to him, Lin Zhen couldn't help but interject, "Meng Dong, be more focused on what you want when choosing items. Cars and such can be bought later when you have your own money. At this rate, you won't be able to pick a single thing in half an hour. First, set the product price at five million or below, you can't afford anything above that. What's the use of looking at them? Also, the martial arts hall will provide us with that genetic potion for free, right, Hall Master?"

Dongfang Jun nodded, "That's correct. The greatest benefit of joining the martial arts hall is that you can get a free bottle of Universal Gene Potion, which guarantees a 100% success rate in optimizing. This is your greatest advantage compared to the martial artists without a martial arts hall."

There are two kinds of genetic potions. One is the universally used Universal Gene Potion, which can guarantee a martial artist's body optimization success with an improvement range of about 40% to 60%. Occasionally, some talented individuals can achieve an improvement of more than 60%.

The other type of genetic potion is specially formulated by the martial artist according to their own physical condition, making a special request to the base technology department. If this potion matches successfully, the improvement rate will generally exceed 70%. In Ice City Base City, the highest improvement rate recorded is 87%.

As for improvements of 90% or even 100%, there have been no such precedents in Ice City. It is because martial artists will never fully understand their own genetic makeup, making it nearly impossible to accurately formulate the potion.

Instead, a greater possibility is a failure to match, which would result in a complete loss of the chance to advance.

Therefore, few people choose to request customized potions. Instead, most take the safer route and use the Universal Gene Potion to ensure success.

The success rate of using customized potions is even less than 20%.

Furthermore, the cost of customizing potions is not cheap – a bottle of genetic potion costs ten million, with an additional ten million for each customization.

Hearing Lin Zhen's words, Meng Dong realized he was on the wrong track and hurriedly set the product price at five million or below. With much fewer choices, he restrained himself from looking at cars and other consumables, focusing on things that could enhance his abilities.

Lin Zhen's choices were much more focused, as he already had a plan in mind for what to choose.

The first item he chose was the genetic potion.

Others may not know their exact genetic situation, but Lin Zhen did.

In his previous life, he had tested his genes during his later years using high technology from an extraterrestrial civilization. With an accuracy rate of over 90%, he naturally knew which type of genetic potion would be most suitable for him when he was young.

So, his first choice was personal customization.

Personal customization means that as long as you pay the fee, the technology department of the base city will create a unique genetic potion tailored to your needs.

Of course, if your optimization fails, the technology department will not refund your money. A bottle is priced at ten million, with no discounts available.

"Hall Master, if I choose to customize my own genetic potion, the martial arts hall will pay the ten million for the potion itself, right? So I only need to pay the additional ten million for the personal customization fees, correct?"

"You want to choose a customized potion? Lin Zhen, choose carefully. If the potion doesn't match well, not only will you lose twenty million, but it would also be extremely difficult for you to use a genetic potion after failure," reminded Dongfang Jun.

"Don't worry, Hall Master, I have confidence in this."

"Alright then, every martial artist has a dream of reaching the peak. I can't stand in the way of your dream. The martial arts hall will pay the ten million for the potion, but you won't get a free bottle of Universal Gene Potion."

"I understand. I'll choose to customize my potion then."

With that, Lin Zhen entered his demands for the genetic potion on the personal customization page.

"Potion requirements: strength enhancement ratio 42.35%, agility enhancement ratio 33.91%, nerve response enhancement ratio 22.80%, integrated gene fluid…"

He had memorized these numbers; as long as the potion matched these ratios, his overall improvement rate would be at least 90%!

"My natural talent is not bad, but it's not particularly outstanding either. I'm still lacking compared to true geniuses. If I want to achieve something in the future, I need to take each step firmly. This gene optimization is the first step to close the gap between me and those geniuses. I believe that my power will greatly improve after taking the genetic potion!"

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 15: Chapter 15: 9-layer Gun River

Translator: 549690339

Lin Zhen sent the potion ratio, and transferred ten million to the Base City Technology Department's account. He soon received a response.

"Your order has been received. Please wait patiently for ten days. After ten days, we will deliver the potion to your location. The delivery address is Gale Martial Arts Hall, recipient Lin Zhen, please confirm if the information is correct?"

"The information is correct."

Lin Zhen replied, and the order was completed.

Having spent half of his twenty million, Lin Zhen did not stop shopping, as he still had other choices to make.

The second item he chose was a martial arts technique.

Every martial artist needs to practice their own technique. Nowadays, it is very convenient to purchase techniques, as almost any technique can be found online.

When purchasing a martial art technique, it is in the form of a chip, not a book or a computer screen display. Along with the chip, a virtual helmet is provided, which is bound to the user's genes and can only be accessed by the user. This prevents one person from buying a technique and everyone else from learning it.

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of martial arts techniques to choose from. Martial artists must make the correct choice based on their preferences and habits to find the most suitable method for themselves.

The top martial artist in Hua Xia, Gale, uses a sword as a weapon, so many students at Gale Martial Arts Hall choose sword skills. The creator of the Gale Sword Skill is Gale himself.

In addition to the Gale Sword Skill, there are many famous martial artists' signature techniques for sale online, as well as many unknown ancient books.

It was initially thought that Lin Zhen would choose sword skills like most Gale students. However, he unexpectedly chose an ancient book.

"Nine Layers Spear River, second and third layers."

The Nine Layers Spear River is an unknown ancient book. Currently, the third layer is present in Gale Martial Arts Hall, and even online, only the second and third layers are available. The first layer is nowhere to be found.

These two layers once caused a boom in learning spear techniques, as the techniques recorded were profound. However, because there is no first layer as a foundation, studying them proved too difficult. People found, after years of research, that it was impossible to comprehend the techniques without the first layer. As a result, these once-popular books declined, and their prices fell. The second layer now sells for two million, and the third layer is only one million.

The only costlier aspect is that each ancient book requires points, five hundred points each. This was slightly painful for Lin Zhen, as points are widely applicable, and he was spending a thousand.

Others may find the price to be too high, considering most people would think the second and third layers are not valuable without the first layer. Nowadays, these two books are unpopular online.

However, Lin Zhen knew that the first book did exist, and even the fourth book existed too. They were hidden after being acquired by someone who was waiting for an opportunity to sell them for a high price. Online sellers receive sixty percent of the sale price of each book sold.

When the first book of Nine Layers Spear River appears, the prices of the second and third books will skyrocket, as the technique itself is a powerful method. Once the first three layers are mastered, one can match the strength of the War God Realm.

According to Lin Zhen's knowledge, the second book had once been sold for a hundred million, and the third for over five hundred million. Now, he could buy both books for three million, which he considered an excellent bargain.

Lin Zhen had learned the first book of Nine Layers Spear River in his past life. As for the second and third books, he had never been able to afford them.

As for the fourth book and beyond, Lin Zhen knew they were not on Earth yet. They would only appear after the end of the first thousand years of the God Transformation Calendar, in the second great human transformation, which was only a dozen years away.

In martial arts, spear techniques are the most challenging to learn. As the saying goes, it takes a month to master the staff, a year to learn the knife, and a lifetime to practice the spear, making spear techniques the most profound.

Since Lin Zhen had already learned the first layer, he would only need a good spear and some time to familiarize himself with it. Then, he could relearn the second layer, laying a solid foundation.

Seeing Lin Zhen choose the second and third layers of the Nine Layers Spear River, Dongfang Jun couldn't help but shake his head slightly: "Lin Zhen, this choice is a bit rushed. Without the first book, what's the use of having the second and third? Sigh! Nevermind, you'll know not to waste money once you learn your lesson."

Lin Zhen nodded to Dongfang Jun: "Thank you for the reminder, but I believe these two books have some value. I'm also planning to practice spear techniques. Studying them should give me some insights."

After saying this, Lin Zhen went on to choose a weapon.

He had learned spears, swords, and blades in his previous life, but he still felt that the most suitable weapon for him was a spear. Now that he had chosen the Nine Layers Spear River, he naturally needed a good spear.

A truly suitable good spear also needed to be customized, and Lin Zhen did not have the financial means to do so at present. He could only choose a spear that was close enough.

A good spear not only needed to be the right weight but also had to be resilient. It couldn't be too fragile or too elastic, otherwise it would lose its sharpness.

In the end, he chose a Black Dragon Spear developed and crafted by the Capital Technology Department. It was a second-generation product, made of a variety of metals, weighing up to 150 pounds, and had excellent resilience.

The spearhead was made from the mysterious iron collected from the Earth's core, which was extremely sharp and heavy.

For Lin Zhen at this stage, such a spear was still too heavy. If he was promoted to a high-level warrior, it would be easier to use.

However, Lin Zhen had his own plan. He was already at the level of a third-level warrior, and after practicing for a few more days, he would be able to reach the peak. When the Genetic Potion arrived, he could optimize it.

Lin Zhen estimated that after using the Genetic Potion, he could at least reach the peak of a sixth-level warrior, or even the realm of a seventh-level warrior. By then, using the Black Dragon Spear would no longer be a problem.

The Black Dragon Spear cost Lin Zhen another five million, and he still had two million left in his hands.

Seeing that Lin Zhen had decided to choose a spear, Dongfang Jun didn't say anything. Every martial artist had their own unique habits, and there was nothing to say about Lin Zhen using a spear.

With the remaining two million, Lin Zhen didn't save anything. He spent one million first to buy the right to use the advanced fitness venue in the martial arts hall for half a year.

The advanced fitness venue could help the martial artist train in many aspects, such as punching power, speed, nerve reaction, and physical strength, giving the best training effect.

With the remaining one million, Lin Zhen purchased five alloy flying knives for 200,000 each.

Lin Zhen had his own idea of purchasing alloy flying knives. He was a spiritual mind master, and a spiritual mind master's weapons could be flying knives, flying needles, or flying shuttle-like weapons.

Attacking with these kinds of weapons controlled by spiritual power could even unleash a more powerful force than firearms. This was the power of a spiritual mind master and long-term training would greatly benefit the growth of spiritual power.

So far, Lin Zhen had spent all of his twenty million, plus one thousand points to buy the books.

Meng Dong was also finished on his side. He chose the first book of the Broken Water Knife Skill, which had a total of three books and was worth three million for the first one alone.

He then chose a two million wide-backed Gold Knife, which had a strong and aggressive knife technique, which was also suitable for him as a naturally strong warrior.

The five million was spent, and both finished their purchases.

"Very good, you've both made your own choices. Now you have two days off, and within those two days, I hope you can handle your family affairs and then return to the martial arts hall. From the moment you join Gale Martial Arts Hall, you are a member here and must put the interests of the martial arts hall first."

Both of them nodded, and the two days were just about enough time to take care of their family affairs.

Dongfang Jun was leaving, and Zhao Liang said goodbye to Dongfang Jun with the two of them. They also familiarized themselves with the environment of the martial arts hall, and after spending a while there, the items Lin Zhen and Meng Dong had purchased were delivered.

Locking the Black Dragon Spear, the virtual helmet core chip of the Nine Layers Spear River, and the other items in his own private safe, Lin Zhen carried the five alloy flying knives with him and prepared to leave with Meng Dong.

"Alright, now I'll take you both home."

"Thank you, Brother Zhao, but we can just go home by ourselves."

Both of them didn't want to bother Zhao Liang any longer, so they said their goodbyes and walked home.

Lin Zhen was excited on the way home, finally officially entering Gale Martial Arts Hall and receiving many benefits. This time, he could give his family a surprise.

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 16: Chapter 16: Furious Anger

Translator: 549690339

Lin Zhen was excitedly heading home, but as he arrived at the entrance to his residential area, he suddenly stopped.

He saw a mess at the side of the road: a small breakfast cart overturned with baozi and soy milk scattered all over. There were even droplets of blood on the ground.

He recognized the cart all too well – it was his father Lin Liye's breakfast cart. This inconspicuous cart had supported Lin Zhen's education for many years, and it was the foundation of their family's livelihood.

This scene didn't happen in his previous life!

Lin Zhen felt a surge of fear in his heart, and after glancing left and right, he spotted his neighbor Aunt Wang among the onlookers. He quickly ran over to her: "Aunt Wang, what happened?"

Seeing it was Lin Zhen, Aunt Wang hurriedly told him: "Lin Zhen, thank goodness you're back! Your father was beaten by some thugs. He's in the hospital now, at the Jisheng Chinese Medicine Hospital just north of our community. You should go see him quickly!"

Without another word, Lin Zhen turned and ran towards the north.

Jisheng Hall was a low-grade hospital nearby and was mostly frequented by the poor. Lin Zhen sprinted at a 100-meter dash speed, covering each 100 meters in less than eight seconds. In less than three minutes, he arrived at the entrance of Jisheng Hall.

"Excuse me, there's a man named Lin Liye who was just admitted to the hospital. Where is he now?"

"Let me check for you."

The nurse at the door opened her book and looked it over: "Lin Liye, right? He has a fractured skull and two broken ribs. He's just been treated and is now in the surgical ward on the third floor. You should go look for him there."

Lin Zhen didn't even take the elevator; in a few steps, he ran up to the third floor and headed straight for the surgical ward.

Upon arriving at the ward area, Lin Zhen spotted his parents right away.

Li Qin was holding an IV drip and sitting in the corridor, looking for a spot to hang it up. Lin Liye was laying down in the corridor with a dirty blanket underneath him, his head wrapped in bandages stained with blood, and his eyes tightly shut.

Pain welled up in Lin Zhen's heart as he hurriedly ran over and took the IV drip from Li Qin's hands: "Mom! What happened?"

Before Li Qin could answer, Lin Liye opened his eyes upon hearing the sound.

"My son is back. Tell me, how did your graduation exam go?"

Since Lin Zhen had changed out of his Gale Martial Arts Hall uniform and back into his usual clothes, Lin Liye didn't know that Lin Zhen had already joined Gale.

Relieved that his father's condition didn't seem too severe, Lin Zhen forced a smile: "It went great, Dad. I've joined Gale Martial Arts Hall as a second-class student. They've signed a contract with me, giving us a monthly salary of 500,000 and a private villa to live in. They've even addressed your retirement issues, and someone will be coming to get your signatures in the next couple of days."

Hearing Lin Zhen's words, both Lin Liye and Li Qin's eyes lit up with waves of surprise, and they were both rendered speechless by the immense joy that hit their hearts.

"Well done… well done, my son. You really are… cough, cough, cough!"

Lin Liye's face flushed red, and due to his excitement, his rib injury acted up, causing him to cough violently.

"Old Lin, calm down. You're injured! What's the point in getting so worked up? This is good news, and we should be happy." Li Qin's eyes brimmed with tears of excitement as she comforted Lin Liye continuously.

Lin Zhen hurriedly patted his father's back, and it took a while for Lin Liye to calm down.

"Mom, Dad, what exactly happened? And why are you in this corridor instead of a hospital room?"

"Sigh, the nurse said there were no rooms available. We didn't even demand a private room; we just wanted a regular one. But the nurse said there were no beds available. I saw quite a few empty beds, but the nurse told us they have already been reserved. They're just bullying us because we're poor. Liu Le, the breakfast vendor who competes with your father, only had a minor burn to his hand. He came to the hospital later than your father and yet got a spacious private room."

Li Qin was just an ordinary housewife, and the unfair treatment had been weighing heavily on her. Now that her son was capable, she couldn't help but want to tell him about it.

"Liu Le? The one who's been competing with my dad?"

"Yes, that's him. He's been spreading rumors that the meat in your father's baozi isn't good, and he's even managed to force your dad off the street. He also mocked us when he saw us."

Lin Zhen frowned slightly and said to his mother: "Okay, I'll ask my dad about the situation in detail later, but for now, I'll find a room for him. Just wait here; it won't take long."

Lin Liye hurriedly said: "Son, don't cause any trouble. We can't afford to offend those doctors and nurses. If they charge us more for the medicine… "

Lin Zhen glanced back with a smile: "Dad, things are different now. If I can't even solve the problem of getting a hospital room, then your son, a Gale Martial Arts Hall student, shouldn't be sticking around."

Lin Liye was taken aback as he finally realized that his son, Lin Zhen, had grown up and become a superior person, a Martial Artist high above others.

As Lin Zhen was about to leave, a young man walked over.

"Oh! Isn't this Lin Zhen? So, did your graduation exams end? Which martial arts hall took you in? Why aren't you wearing your robe? Didn't you pass the test?"

Lin Zhen looked up and took a moment to recognize the person.

Liu Le, Liu Baiwan's son, was not a good person.

Lin Zhen had no time to deal with him. "Whether I pass or not has nothing to do with you. Get out of the way. I need to find a ward for my dad."

Liu Le sneered: "Well, you'd better hurry up. As your brother, I have to remind you that you can only find those large wards with over ten beds. The last single room was taken by my dad; you won't find one."

"I really want to try. If there's no single room today, my dad won't stay."

"Tsk! Does your family have that spare money? Even if you can squeeze it out, there are no single rooms left. Go ahead if you don't mind getting a face full of dust."

Ignoring Liu Le, Lin Zhen headed straight for the nurse's station and walked in.

"Who are you looking for? Need a change of dressing?" a nurse asked without looking up.

"I'm Lin Liye's family member. I need you to find a ward for him, a single room."

The young nurse looked up at Lin Zhen, her eyes filled with surprise and disdain.

Lin Zhen was about 1.78 meters tall, not exceptionally tall, but with an upright posture and a cold, handsome face. Due to practicing Mental Power, his eyes were clear and bright when his emotions fluctuated, even giving off a somewhat dazzling feeling.

Such a person, although dressed simply, exuded a strong masculine presence wherever he stood, making others unable to look directly at him.

However, Lin Zhen's attire was too ordinary; the nurse could tell at a glance that he was definitely from a nearby residential area, a civilian, one of the lowest people.

No matter how good-looking someone was, without money or power, they would still be looked down upon. The nurse sneered, "There are no single rooms left. There are no beds in the ordinary wards either. Can't you see how many people are getting injections in the corridor?"

"My father has sustained a head injury and broken ribs. How can such an environment be conducive to his recovery? He needs a private room." Anger already surged in Lin Zhen's heart. Even in his previous life, he had reached the Star Realm and had cultivated for countless years, making him feel superior to ordinary people like ants. If it weren't for his concern for his father, he would have exploded already.

To his surprise, the nurse sneered, "Distressed by the corridor environment? If you're unhappy with it, you can change the place. The Ice City Hospital in Jiangbei is good. Can you afford it?"

Facing the nurse's sarcasm, Lin Zhen took a deep breath: "I saw someone with the surname Liu entry after my dad and got a single room. So don't tell me there are no single rooms. Now I'm asking you, can you arrange a room for my dad?"

As he spoke, wisps of Spiritual Power leaked out uncontrollably, albeit slowly and in a low tone, giving an oppressive feeling.

The nurse instinctively felt intimidated. No matter how arrogant she was, she was still just an ordinary girl, incapable of withstanding the fury of Lin Zhen. Her voice lowered, "If it's an ordinary ward arrangement, the doctors can decide. But for a single room, it's up to the director."

"Take me to your director."

Lin Zhen controlled his emotions, not wanting to waste his breath on the nurse.

The nurse reluctantly stood up and took a slow step forward.

"Hurry up!" Lin Zhen shouted, and the nurse shuddered, quickening her pace.

When they arrived at the director's office, the nurse's courage seemed to return. After knocking twice on the door, she pushed it open.

"Director Wang, there's a patient's family member here who insists on finding a single room for his father. I told him there are no single rooms left, but he still came to the nurse station throwing a tantrum. I'm scared…"

As she spoke, the little nurse's eyes reddened, looking pitifully at Director Wang.

Director Wang was a plump middle-aged man who did not immediately comfort the little nurse but asked first, "Who is the patient?"

"It's not anyone remarkable, just the old man who sells baozi and soy milk in our neighborhood every morning. His son says Mr. Liu arrived later and got a single room. Why can't his father have one too?" The little nurse wiped her tears with disdain in her tone.

Upon hearing the nurse's words, Director Wang let out a sigh of relief. Seeing Lin Zhen enter the room, his face turned cold.

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Rampage

Translator: 549690339

"Are you a family member of Lin Liye?" Director Wang asked Lin Zhen coldly.

"Let me introduce myself, Lin Zhen from Gale Martial Arts Hall." Lin Zhen sat directly opposite Director Wang.

"From Gale Martial Arts Hall?" Director Wang's eyes were filled with a hint of doubt, considering Lin Zhen was not wearing the martial hall's uniform.

"If you don't believe me, you can call Gale to confirm. I believe no one has the guts to pretend to be a martial artist."

Lin Zhen spoke calmly and deliberately, not resembling a young man. His composure and restraint made it hard not to believe him.

As a reincarnator, although Lin Zhen's strength was not very strong, his aura and demeanor were absolutely different from ordinary people.

Director Wang immediately became restless and stood up quickly.

The difference between martial artists and civilians was as vast as the sky and earth; the director of the hospital was only slightly better than an ant in the eyes of martial artists.

"Martial Artist, how can this be? Your father actually came to our hospital for treatment; this is truly an honor… "

"Alright, enough! Hurry up and change my father's room."

Lin Zhen didn't want to talk to the director any longer; there's no point in discussing with ordinary people. Besides, he made a mistake himself. If he had told his parents yesterday that he had entered the Martial Arts Hall, this wouldn't have happened.

Director Wang also understood the mentality of these martial artists; they were people from a different world, and he quickly told the nurse: "Hurry, get a better room for Mr. Lin's father."

The young nurse was also stunned, and hesitated before saying, "There isn't any room left, really. There were some empty rooms before, but they were all assigned today."

Lin Zhen glanced at Director Wang: "I know Liu Baiwan got a single room just for scalding his hand. If such a person can have a room, how can we not have one?"

Director Wang immediately understood Lin Zhen's implied meaning and made a decision: "Hurry up and get that Liu Baiwan to complete the discharge procedures. If he scalded his hand, he can just go home and recover; what does he need a room for, nonsense!"

Hearing Director Wang's words, Lin Zhen nodded slightly; He might not care about others, but since they offended his parents, he wouldn't be polite."

"You handle the procedures, and I'll take my parents in first."

"Ah, Mr. Lin, please take your time."

Lin Zhen suddenly stopped and turned around: "Don't mention my martial artist's identity."

"Understood, understood! I'll definitely keep it a secret for you. Don't laugh, but when I was a child, my dream was to become a special agent. I think my will and character are suited for that, and I have a tight mouth. It's just that I ended up studying medicine… "

Lin Zhen smiled, although this man was a bit melodramatic, it was just human nature.

After leaving the office, things moved quickly here – in less than three minutes, Liu Baiwan was kicked out.

"Dad, we'll stay here." Lin Zhen hung his father's IV bag on the bed.

"Son, can this work? The other party is rich." Lin Liye was still worried.

"What's the use of money? We'll have plenty of it in the future." Lin Zhen smiled and told his father.

"I think it's fine. Our son is a martial artist; what does Liu Baiwan count for? I think you need to toughen up a bit, old man, and not embarrass our son."

Li Qin, on the other hand, took things in stride and laughed: "Seeing Liu Baiwan being swept out of the door just now made me feel relieved. I've been bullied for half my life, and today is the day I made it!"

Seeing his parents' smiles, Lin Zhen's mood was also good; the good life had just begun.

After settling his parents down, Lin Zhen was about to order some food when Liu Le entered.

"Lin Zhen! On what basis did you kick my father out?"

Lin Zhen glanced at Liu Le and showed a slightly mischievous smile: "Because I am a martial artist, they don't dare not to."

"You're a martial artist?"

Liu Le gave Lin Zhen a suspicious look and sized him up and down: "Pfft~! With your looks, you can be a martial artist? I don't believe it."

"Hehe! It doesn't matter if you don't believe me. I'll tell you, actually, I know a vice president of the hospital who helped me out. Are you rich and powerful? Still, you have to leave. When money is not as useful as power."

"I was wondering, so you know the Vice President of the hospital. But don't be smug, Lin Zhen; I'll show you what's even more useful than having power these days!"

"What's that?"

"Of course, it's strength!"

Liu Le pulled out his cell phone with pride and made a call.

"Brother Hu, it's Liu Le. Yeah, there's a guy causing trouble at the hospital. He's not a martial artist, just someone who failed the martial arts exam. Come and teach him a lesson first, then after you're done, I'll call the police and have him arrested. We'll make his family go bankrupt this time."

After he finished speaking, Liu Le hung up the phone and smiled at the corner of his mouth: "Lin Zhen, you shouldn't have crossed me. Do you know who Brother Hu is? Chen Changhu, a real fighter!"

"Oh, I thought he was a martial artist." Lin Zhen asked casually.

"Lin Zhen, I found out that you can really bluff people with your talk about martial artists. Let me tell you, Brother Hu came from the same high school as me. If it weren't for him injuring someone before the graduation exam and being sentenced, he would have been a martial artist by now. Everyone says he has the strength of an average martial arts student. It's like child's play for him to deal with someone like you. After Brother Hu is done with you, you'll have to go to the police station!"

"Well, I'm looking forward to it."

There was a commotion outside, and Liu Le's face lit up with joy as he ran out, turning to Lin Zhen and saying, "You're done for! You're dead!"

"Dad, you guys have a good rest. I'll be back soon."

Lin Liye nodded. His son was a martial artist now, so he didn't need to be so timid and afraid.

Lin Zhen stepped out, and a man was approaching from outside.

Bald, wearing a black tight-fitting vest in the middle of winter. He had a tiger tattoo stretching from the top of his head down his back, even around his eye sockets. A short knife hung from his waist and everyone avoided him as he walked by, clearly knowing who this guy was.

"Brother Hu, it's this kid!"

Brother Hu finally turned his gaze to Lin Zhen, speaking casually: "Who dares to mess with my brother? Don't they know this place is under my protection?"

"Brother Hu, it's him. Relying on his hospital connections, he kicked my father out."

Brother Hu glanced at Liu Le, who quickly smiled apologetically.

Brother Hu ignored Liu Le and focused his attention on Lin Zhen.

"You're quite young, just graduated from high school, right?"

Lin Zhen looked at Chen Changhu: "So what if I did?"

Chen Changhu lit a cigarette, sizing up Lin Zhen: "Did you get into a martial arts school?"

Before Lin Zhen could speak, Liu Le said: "He didn't get into any fucking martial arts school. He's just a worthless punk with some basic skills, only good for bullying people like me. No martial arts school would want him. The graduation exams are over, and he hasn't even earned a uniform."

Brother Hu was testing Lin Zhen too, and upon hearing Liu Le's words, he immediately felt relieved. He swaggered over to Lin Zhen: "Kid, I guess you dream of becoming a martial artist too, but you didn't make it. Our experiences are quite similar. In light of our similarities, I'll give you a chance today. If you can see how I draw my knife and manage to block one of my strikes without dying, I'll let you go, and hand you over to the police."

"So if I can see you draw your knife and block a strike without dying, I can go to the police station, right?"

"Haha! The fact that you can say that means you don't know who I am. I, Chen Changhu, only strike once when I take action. If someone can block my strike without dying, I'm willing to give them a chance to start over. Otherwise, falling into my hands is far scarier than falling into the hands of the police."

At this point, Liu Le sneered: "You've never heard of Brother Hu's single strike? You deserve your bad luck today, kid."

Lin Zhen raised his eyebrows ever so slightly: "I definitely won't be able to see how you draw your knife."

Brother Hu appeared a bit smug: "As long as you know. If you don't want to be cut, get out one million. I, Tiger, can't come for nothing… "

Lin Zhen interrupted him: "Because you won't have a chance to draw your knife."

"What did you sa… smack!"

Just as Brother Hu was about to explode in anger, a blur appeared in front of him. Out of nowhere, a lightning-fast slap landed heavily on his face.

Chen Changhu, who had been full of confidence just moments ago, was now dizzy, seeing stars, and fell headfirst to the ground, his head slamming forcefully against the wall!

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 18: Chapter 18 Arrangements

Translator: 549690339

One slap knocked him out!

No matter how tough Brother Hu was, he was just a nobody who hadn't joined a martial arts school, with mediocre talent at best. Why would Lin Zhen fear him? Especially when he was acting so arrogantly, he was just asking to be taught a lesson.

Lin Zhen bent down and pulled out the short knife from Flying Dragon's waist: "You saw how I wielded the knife, but what does that prove? Your crappy knife is not even suitable for killing a chicken, let alone be shown off."

With that, he casually tossed the short knife far away.

Liu Le outside the door had been scared senseless. He didn't expect Lin Zhen to be a martial artist and turned to run.

But who was Lin Zhen?

He was a Spiritual Mind Master!

With the boost of his psychokinesis, the short knife drew a small arc in the air and stabbed into Liu Le's buttocks!

Not the left, not the right, but straight in the middle!

Liu Le let out a painful cry and fell to his knees, thinking how unlucky he was. The knife even had navigation system attached to it.

At this stage, if Brother Hu still didn't realize that he'd messed with the wrong person, then he was a complete fool.

This Lin Zhen was definitely not ordinary, he must be a member of a martial arts school, otherwise he couldn't have dealt with him so easily.

How stupid of him, Lin Zhen was clearly calm and collected, yet he chose to believe Liu Le's one-sided words, and this bastard Liu Le had really landed him in trouble this time.

Having realized this, Brother Hu's attitude did a complete 180-degree turn.

Instant submission!

Brother Hu was an old hand, he knew who not to mess with. These martial artists were all lawless brats. If they committed any crime, it would be dealt by within the martial world, and wasn't subject to local police jurisdiction.

Which means, if this young man killed him on the spot, though wrong, he would not be held accountable for the time being, and since Chen Changhu didn't know any martial artists personally, no one would stand up for him. His death would mean nothing.

Suppressing his dizzy spells, Chen Changhu got up from the ground and deeply bowed to Lin Zhen.

"I didn't recognize the greatness in front of me. I was blind, Sir. Please don't hold it against me."

Lin Zhen remained silent, his eyes were filled with a stern look, making Chen Changhu feel a chill run down his spine.

Chen Changhu continued: "Sir, Liu Le, that bastard deliberately set me up. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been so blind. Give me a chance, I won't let Liu Le and his father get away with it."

Since Chen Changhu had taken the initiative to deal with the problem, and Lin Zhen didn't want to tangle with the likes of Liu Le, he decided to let it go.

Having taught them a lesson, Lin Zhen didn't feel the need to show off his power, especially to common people like them: "Alright, just be more careful in the future. The world is a dangerous place."

"Yes, yes, Brother Lin, don't worry, I understand."

Lin Zhen waved his hand and Chen Changhu immediately turned to leave. He even dragged Liu Le away with him. Judging from the ferocious look in his eyes, Liu Le's family was in for a lot of trouble.

Back in the hospital room, Lin Zhen smiled and didn't say much about the incident. His parents didn't ask either. Their mindset was gradually changing.

Compared with the Gregorian calendar, the greatest advancement of the God Transformation Calendar was probably the medical field. People had to fight mutated beasts, and injuries were a common occurrence. Particularly in the case of external injuries, they could practically be described as 'curing the disease as soon as the medicine arrives'. With bone healing medicine, reduction medicine, trauma medicine, both internals and externals, coupled with anti-inflammation, Lin Liye felt much better immediately.

"Dad, as the chief doctor said, your injuries are not severe. We'll stay here for a day, and you'll be able to be discharged tomorrow morning. At home, you just need to rest and recover. Can you tell me now, what exactly happened?"

Seeing her son's power and that her husband was not in any serious condition, Li Qin's spirit lifted up considerably. She immediately said, "Let me tell you. This is what happened. This morning, when your dad was setting up his stall, four people came for food. They complained about the taste of the buns and soya milk. Your dad has been in this business for almost 20 years, and he has never cheated anyone. It's impossible for him to make any dishonest money. What they said was simply too insulting, your dad just couldn't take it and talked back. They got physical as a result."

Lin Zhen nodded. These people were obviously looking for trouble intentionally, but they were not martial artists. He had seen his father's injuries, and if a martial artist had done it, the injuries wouldn't be so mild.

This kind of thing didn't happen in his previous life, but it happened in this one, which meant it was influenced by his own actions.

In the past few days, he didn't offend many people, only had a big fight with the Dragon Slayer folks. If anyone was offended, it would be Ouyang Yu and Zhang Huai.

"Did they say anything else?" Lin Zhen asked Lin Liye, a sense of guilt inside him.

"They said… let me think…"

After thinking for a moment, Lin Liye suddenly remembered: "Right, those people said that if we disagree, we could find them at the Black Swan Bar."

Lin Zhen nodded then said to his parents: "You don't need to worry about this. We'll stay here tonight and go home tomorrow morning. Let's move to the villa in the martial school given to me. It's on Gale's turf, the security is very strong there, absolutely safe."

His parents' faces lit up with joy. They had lived their lives in the civilian areas and never expected to be able to live in a standalone villa in their twilight years. If word got out in the civilian area, it would be a face-saving affair.

Lin Liye had completely forgotten about his pain and began excitedly discussing their future life with Li Qin.

Seeing his cheerful parents, Lin Zhen smiled and left the sickroom.

Being able to make his parents happy brought a sense of accomplishment to Lin Zhen's heart. However, he would never let those who hurt his parents off the hook.

He took out his phone and dialed Zhao Liang's number.

"Lin Zhen, what is it?" Zhao Liang answered the call.'

"Brother Zhao, there's something I need your help with."

"We are brothers, why so formal? Just say it." Zhao Liang was keen on befriending Lin Zhen, who was now a key cultivation target of the martial school.

"A group of people has injured my father and specifically mentioned that they are from the Black Swan Bar. Can you help me look up the background of this bar?"

"No problem. There's nothing in Ice City that Gale can't find out. Wait."

After saying this, Zhao Liang hung up the phone. He called back in less than five minutes.

"I've found out. The behind-the-scenes boss of Black Swan is Zhang Huai, the same Zhang Huai from Dragon Slayer, also known as the Butcher. He has a bunch of societal scum under him. They do the dirty work that martial artists can't do. I also found out who injured your father. They are all his people."

"It is Zhang Huai after all! It must be due to me injuring Ouyang Yu last night, lost to me, and now targeting my family. Brother Zhao, this is not over."

"Of course it's not over. Lin Zhen, we have the moral high ground in this. In my opinion, let's have the police arrest the assaulters first. When Zhang Huai comes, we can then negotiate and have them pay compensation."

Offering rewards before punishment was the best way for martial artists to resolve conflicts. Lin Zhen nodded, "Let's do that."

PS: I've got a bad stomach ache, it has been hurting all day. This chapter was written with a splitting headache, it's the most painful writing experience I've ever had.

I beg for a recommendation ticket; Heitu wants to top the signed author new book list.

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 19: Chapter 19 Moving House

Translator: 549690339

Lin Zhen entrusted the matter to Zhao Liang, which meant that he owed Zhao Liang a favor. After all, now Lin Zhen was only a junior student, and he didn't have much influence in Base City. However, once Lin Zhen gained strength, he would need to repay this favor.

Zhao Liang even sent two junior War Generals to protect Lin Zhen's parents. With just one day left, Lin Zhen could take his parents home.

Lin Zhen left the hospital first and went straight to the Jiangbei villa area.

The three-story detached villa was fully furnished inside, but it needed some necessities, such as furniture and appliances. Lin Zhen installed a computer first, then started shopping online.

With 500,000 in his card, it was not enough to set up a villa, but in one day, he roughly finished the layout, leaving only a little over 100,000 in the card.

Curtains, beds, sofas, carpets, computers, TVs, refrigerators, air conditioners, various cabinets, kitchen and bathroom supplies, etc., money was needed everywhere. By midnight, the initial completion was done.

"It's almost done. Dad will be discharged tomorrow, and it's best for them to handle the move themselves. They won't have to lift a finger, as the moving company will take care of everything. This is also a chance for my parents to hold their heads high."

"It looks like I'll have to borrow a car from the martial arts school tomorrow and owe them another small favor. When I have more money, I'll buy a car."

He called Zhao Liang again to borrow a car, and Zhao Liang agreed readily. Since it was already late, Lin Zhen simply spent the night in the villa. The next morning, a vehicle from the martial arts school arrived, and Lin Zhen drove back to the hospital.

Cars were easy to drive nowadays, and Martial Artists didn't even need a license to drive one. This was an example of special privilege.

Returning to the hospital, the Gale Martial Arts Hall emblem on the car immediately attracted many people's attention.

As Hua Xia's No.1 Martial Arts Hall, Gale had a great reputation among the people, who consciously avoided the vehicle in case they offended the bigwigs inside.

Lin Zhen got out of the car, went to the ward, thanked the two Martial Artists from Gale, and then paid the hospital bill.

The hospitalization fee wasn't much, and the security guards didn't even dare to ask for Lin Zhen's compensation. Lin Zhen didn't care about their feelings, threw the money and left. He wouldn't give anyone leverage over him in such minor matters.

However, now there was only a little more than 20,000 left in his card.

His parents felt like they were dreaming when they saw the Gale Martial Arts Hall's Falcon 3-generation jeep. It wasn't until the car returned to their residential building that they came to their senses.

The arrival of the car in their residential area drew even more attention. When they saw the Lin family getting out of the car, the neighbors gathered around.

"Old Lin, have your injuries healed? How come you've returned in a Gale Martial Arts Hall car?"

"Do you have any relatives in Gale? How have we never heard of such a big shot?"

"This car is so cool, it must cost at least a few million."

"Hmph, even if you have a few million, you can't afford the same model as this. This is Gale's car, do you know Gale? It's the No.1 Martial Arts Hall of the country, and that title can't be bought with any amount of money."

Amid the envious gazes of the people, Lin Liye coughed and began to speak: "We've all been old neighbors for a long time, and you know that our family doesn't have any big shot relatives. Didn't my son Lin Zhen get good grades in his graduation exam and get recruited by Gale?"

"Ah! Really? Lin Zhen joined Gale?"

"Oh my god, Old Lin, you've made it big now, you've raised a good son!"

"Our community is also going to have a big shot! You guys should learn from Brother Lin Zhen and strive to join Gale in the future too."

"Our area has finally produced a second Martial Artist! After Li Mengxi, daughter of the Li family, was recruited by the martial arts school, she moved away too. Now I hear she's living in a villa."

"Yeah, I remember Lin Zhen and Li Mengxi being inseparable when they were younger. Maybe they'll end up together in the future."

With a smile, Lin Zhen left his parents to chat with the old neighbors while he and the moving company workers took care of the move.

Most of the things in the house weren't needed anymore. Lin Zhen just packed up some old stuff, and after a while, his mother Li Qin came up to help with the packing.

The movers took the packed items away.

After everything was packed, Lin Zhen looked at the house one last time. They were finally leaving this place.

The house could be put up for sale by proxy. Although it wasn't worth much, it was his parents' hard-earned property and shouldn't be abandoned for nothing. However, he didn't need to worry about this himself. Once the house was sold, the money, minus the commission, would be directly transferred to his mother's card.

"Let's go, Mom. Once you see our new home, you won't miss this place anymore."'

Li Qin nodded and followed Lin Zhen downstairs.

He saw Lin Liye chatting with the neighbors, looking radiant under the limelight. You couldn't even tell he had been injured.

Seeing Lin Zhen, Lin Liye said to the neighbors, "Goodbye, everyone. If you have time, you can come to our house in Jiangbei Villa area. It's quite lonely for just the two of us, so feel free to visit and chat, have a drink."

"Sure, don't worry, Brother Lin. We'll definitely come to your house to see the world."

"Yeah, the security there is quite strict, so you have to let us in."

"Now we also have something to brag about when we go out—we have a big shot from our community! Ha ha!"

Lin Zhen didn't say anything, he just smiled. After his parents got in the car, he stepped on the gas, and the Falcon sped out of the community.

When they arrived at the Jiangbei Villa, his parents were completely shocked once again. Lin Liye even sat on the sofa laughing, almost triggering a cough due to his injury, and Li Qin pinched him hard.

"Mom and Dad, I bought all the stuff for the house. Here's 20,000 for you to spend as pocket money. I think people from Base City will come today for you to fill out forms and sort out the pension issue. Just buy whatever you need online. The security here is very strict. If someone comes, be sure to verify their identity before opening the door, and nobody will be able to sneak in."

"Son, what are you going to do?" Li Qin was still worried about Lin Zhen.

"Mom, I have to go to the martial arts school. I'm now a part of it, and I can't stay at home every day. In the future, I may not spend a lot of time at home. This is my job."

"That's right, a man should have his own career. Son, don't worry about going out. We'll be all right, your mom and I." Lin Liye looked quite spirited, and with a few more days of recovery, his injury would be almost completely healed.

"Dad, you should drink less too. By the way, I've found the people who beat you. I'll handle this situation, so don't worry."

"Okay, son, I trust you, but don't get into fights with others. Don't let your mom and I worry. I've heard that fights between Martial Artists are quite frightening, and people dying is a common thing."

"That won't happen, you just have to trust your son."

Lin Zhen explained to his parents how to use some things in the house. They had a meal together, and he didn't leave for the martial arts school until the evening.

Although he was supposed to report to the martial arts school tomorrow, Lin Zhen wanted to return the car and didn't want to waste any more time. He wanted to improve his abilities as soon as possible.

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 20: Chapter 20 Training

Translator: 549690339

Lin Zhen drove away from the villa area and arrived at Gale Martial Arts Hall.

As soon as he entered the hall, he saw Zhao Liang.

"Brother Zhao, I've brought the car back."

"What's the rush, kiddo? You could have just brought it back tomorrow morning."

"There's nothing to do tonight, so I might as well come and work out."

"Good, that's diligent of you. By the way, the guys who attacked your father have been arrested. They're just a bunch of petty thugs. I've instructed the police department to take good care of these bastards. They'll be detained for up to 15 days under public security detention. Our director of the police department is from Gale Martial Arts Hall. Without my instructions, these Dragon Slayer people won't be able to get their guys out within 15 days. Do you want to go over there and teach those bastards a lesson?"

"I'll definitely teach them a lesson, but I need to see Zhang Huai's attitude first. I'll wait and see."

"Alright, let's wait until Zhang Huai comes to ask for them personally, then we'll step in and have a good talk with them. Damn, Zhang Huai has been arrogant for long enough, this time he's lost his reason, we must take this opportunity to hit him hard."

Lin Zhen smiled. Since Zhang Huai dared to order someone to assault his father, the situation might not be that simple. Lin Zhen's current strength wasn't enough. He needed to improve his strength as quickly as possible, preferably reaching the peak of a Third-Level Warrior in a short time, so he could take the Gene Potion.

The Gene Potion was a shortcut for Martial Artists to increase their strength. If the effect was good, he could advance to the peak of a Sixth-Level Warrior or even the Seventh-Level Warrior, which gave Lin Zhen a solid foundation to stand in the martial arts circle.

At that time, the martial arts hall would undoubtedly pay more attention to him, and that would be his confidence to compete with Zhang Huai.

Lin Zhen had previously purchased six months of access to the advanced training area. Now, there was hardly anyone in the martial arts hall, so he entered the advanced training area after parting with Zhao Liang.

The advanced training area was equipped with various training facilities, providing comprehensive physical training for Martial Artists.

Lin Zhen took off his coat, leaving him only in a black vest, and stood in front of an arm strength machine.

"I need to reach the peak of a Third-Level Warrior in the shortest time possible. Previously, my left-hand punch was about 300kg, and my right-hand punch was about 370kg. I need to increase both to over 390kg. My punch speed is already 7.6 punches per second, which is considered mid-level for a Third-Level Warrior. As for the most difficult to improve, nerve response, I'm actually the strongest, probably already at the peak of a Warrior Level."

"My left hand has been weak due to lack of training, so I need to use the breathing technique to increase my strength by 90kg in a short time."

"The breathing technique is a popular training method in the interstellar world, which involves coordinating the breath with the rhythm of the punch, allowing the internal organs and body muscles to resonate, and the heartbeat to match the rhythm of the punch, resulting in a synergistic effect. This method hasn't yet become popular on Earth, and I might be the only one who knows it."

Lin Zhen took a deep breath, exhaling, then inhaling again, and exhaling. His abdomen rose and fell dramatically, attempting to find the rhythm of this technique.

After dozens of repetitions, Lin Zhen gradually mastered the rhythm, with his heart and blood pulse slowly forming a steady beat. This method appeared simple, but without someone demonstrating and teaching, it would be impossible to learn.

At this moment, the light in the room was just right. If someone were beside him, they would see a strange sight.

Lin Zhen's abdomen contracted sharply, as if his abdominal cavity had collapsed in an instant, then slowly exhaled a breath, emitting a white mist three feet out that did not disperse.

His rhythm gradually accelerated, from breathing 20 times to 30 times within a minute, and then from 30 to 40 times, faster and faster, already far beyond the normal breathing rhythm.

Eventually, his abdomen experienced rapid rises and falls, even reaching a state of tremors.

"That's good enough!"

Lin Zhen suddenly pulled the arm strength machine with both arms, at the exact same speed as his breathing rhythm!

"Swish, swish, swish, swish!"

His arms moved quickly, the heavy weights being lifted and dropped continuously, causing an intense workout for his muscles!

Maintaining this rhythm, Lin Zhen exercised wildly and pushed his body to its limits.

Within three minutes, his black vest was soaked with sweat.

His entire upper limbs, shoulders, back and chest muscles were all well exercised.

"Using this breathing technique with exercise, the longer it's maintained, the stronger the muscles become, but it's important to find a balance to not strain the muscles. Fortunately, I've used this method multiple times before, so I can control it. It allows for maximum muscle workout without injury."

Five minutes, seven minutes…nine minutes!

Lin Zhen's breathing rhythm slowed down, and he stopped just before reaching ten minutes.

Due to the intense exercise, his muscles were trembling uncontrollably, but they had achieved the best workout effect.

Lin Zhen didn't come to a complete stop, but instead, swung his arms back and forth to ease his muscles. If his fatigued muscles suddenly stopped, it would cause a certain degree of exhaustion.

After doing the relaxation exercises for about three minutes, his muscles gradually returned to their normal state.

"While my muscles are still excited, I'll practice punching in this period of time, and not just ordinary punching, but weighted punching."

With both hands bound with 15kg protective armguards, Lin Zhen stood in front of the punching bag and began to throw punches continuously.

One right punch, three left punches – he needed to increase the power of his left hand in a short period of time, so he had to increase the intensity of training.

The sound of "Bang, bang, bang!" echoed in the room, like raindrops. His breath also followed the rhythm of his punches. This training method from the interstellar world was highly effective, allowing his strength to steadily and slowly increase.

After hitting the sandbag thousands of times, Lin Zhen felt that his arms could no longer be lifted, so he stopped the training.

"Next, squat and then sprint back and forth for 100 meters. Endurance and physical fitness are also essential parts of a martial artist. Although it doesn't show in the assessments, it would be a fatal weakness during actual combat."

Using the breathing method once again, Lin Zhen continued his exercises.

It wasn't until midnight that Lin Zhen finished this round of training.

"Now I can test the results of almost a whole night of training. I don't need to test my neural responses, but the power and speed of my punches."

Standing in front of the punching target, Lin Zhen first tested his punching power.

Left hand!

"311kg!"

"Not bad. The closer I get to my limit, the greater the improvement. Last time I tested it was 298, this time I increased by 13kg, which is very good."

Now it's the right hand.

"372Kg!"

"Not bad either. Last time I tested 368, and this time I increased by 4kg. I'm now less than 30kg away from the peak of a third-level warrior."

Lin Zhen punched the target like lightning and finally got a result of 7.7 punches per second.

"Although I only increased by 0.1, it's still precious. In the next training sessions, it may take several tries to improve by 0.1. If I can reach eight punches per second, I'll be a fourth-level warrior. In the following training, I'll aim to increase my speed to 7.9 punches per second."

After finishing the training for punching power and speed, Lin Zhen didn't rest right away.

As a matter of fact, there is a great advantage to being a Spiritual Mind Master: because their spiritual power is much stronger than that of normal people or ordinary martial artists, they don't need as much sleep.

Two to three hours of sleep a day is enough, and the remaining time can be used to practice spiritual power, which is also a form of rest.

What Lin Zhen needed to do first was object control.

Spiritual power can be applied to inanimate objects, Lin Zhen at the pinnacle of the bronze level and half-step silver level, can already control some relatively light objects.

"The lethality of a Spiritual Mind Master is more powerful than the fists and weapons of a martial artist. I practiced flying knife manipulation in my previous life, but unfortunately, I awakened my spiritual power too late and didn't have the chance to master it."

Placing five flying knives in front of him, Lin Zhen had a target for archery practice 30 meters away.

Releasing his spiritual power, he attached it to one of the flying knives. Although his practice of spiritual power in his previous life was very ordinary, he was still familiar with these initial steps.

Although the initial experimentation was a bit unfamiliar, after more than ten minutes of repeated tests, Lin Zhen finally mastered the first flying knife.

His spiritual power was like the string of a kite, with the flying knife being the kite – an remote-controlled kite that circled around Lin Zhen's body.

"Go!"

Lin Zhen opened his eyes, and the flying knife streaked through the air like a meteor, striking the target 30 meters away, like a bullet being fired!

"Crack!"

The target meant for shooting was torn apart by the flying knife, heading straight for the wall 100 meters behind it!

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 21: Chapter 21: The Effects of Genetic Potion

Translator: 549690339

Finally, it was the day for the students to join the martial arts school, and all the martial arts halls would be bustling today.

At the parking lot in front of Gale Gate, cars stopped one after another, and the new students got off with high hopes, walking into Hua Xia's No.1 Martial Arts Hall.

A white Seven Nights sedan stopped in the parking lot, and a young man got out of the car.

Wearing the Gale uniform with a first-class student insignia on his chest, he was Shen Yuhua, a student from Ice City No.2 Middle School.

Shen Yuhua had fiery red hair that stood up straight, and even wore a row of gemstone earrings on his ears, with white, green, and gold colors, incredibly flamboyant.

Behind him, several more students followed, two second-class and two third-class students, all coming from the No.2 Middle School and looking up to Shen Yuhua.

With his hands in his pockets, Shen Yuhua strode ahead, and when he reached the gate of the martial arts hall, he saw another group of people walking by.

The leader was Fu Chengya, a first-class student from No.1 Middle School, with Zhu Haoran and Zhang Yi following behind him.

"Hey! Look who I found, isn't this Fu Chengya, the genius first-class student from No.1 Middle School? Also known as the rising star of hope."

Fu Chengya glanced at Shen Yuhua: "Shen Yuhua, I can't believe such a turkey-like guy like you could get into Gale. Just looking at you makes me sick."

"You think I'm disgusting? I think you're more so. I heard that a certain first-class student fought with someone from Dragon Slayer at Thousand Years Bar, yet didn't bring down a single opponent, and in the end got beaten down themselves. What a disgrace to our Gale!"

"You…what do you know! If I hadn't blocked the combined attack of Lei Ming and another Dragon Slayer fighter that day, Gale would have lost long ago, and I contributed the most."

"NO! NO! NO! As far as I know, the one who contributed the most was a second-class student named Lin Zhen. He took out six opponents, including Lei Ming. Moreover, he even got points as a reward from the martial arts school. Tsk, I wonder how many points a certain rising star got? Hahahaha!"

"Hmph! What's so great about Lin Zhen? He just picked up a fallen peach behind me. A single victory or defeat doesn't mean anything. The life in the martial arts school has just begun. I'll prove who is the number one among the younger generation in Gale." Although Fu Chengya was jealous of Lin Zhen stealing his thunder, he had to admit that Lin Zhen had gained a little fame because of that bar fight.

"Pfft! With me here, neither you nor Lin Zhen stand a chance."

After mocking a pale-faced Fu Chengya again, Shen Yuhua took the lead to enter the gate of Gale Martial Arts Hall.

Fu Chengya had been brooding over the last fight's result, and now Shen Yuhua mercilessly ripped open his wound, making him extremely depressed. Zhu Haoran and Zhang Yi next to him didn't even dare to breathe too loudly.

Following Shen Yuhua into the martial arts hall, many students had gathered in the lobby on the first floor.

This time, Gale recruited only two first-class students, Fu Chengya and Shen Yuhua. There were more than a dozen second-class students and about thirty third-class students.

Although Fu Chengya's performance in the last bar fight was not quite satisfactory, both Zhao Liang and Old Hu, who had watched the entire fight, were quite certain of his strength. His status in the martial arts school had not been weakened much.

Zhao Liang, the martial arts school's instructor, stood in the lobby, directing everyone to gather.

When the students were all present, they quickly formed a lineup.

Without any instruction, the first-class students stood at the front, followed by the second-class students, and finally the third-class students at the back.

"Hello everyone. First of all, let me introduce myself. My name is Zhao Liang, and I am in charge of the reception this time. Welcome to Gale Martial Arts Hall. We don't need applause or slogans. Once you enter Gale, you are part of Gale. Gale will provide everything for you, but you must always put Gale's interests first."

"Don't think that everything is Ok once you enter Gale. You still face a crucial step, which is taking the Genetic Potion. You know what a Genetic Potion is. Before taking the potion, you are just rookies. Only after taking the potion to enhance your constitution can you be considered a Quasi-Warrior. Only warriors who have undergone gene optimization are qualified to enter the Wilderness Area and hunt monsters, no longer flowers in a greenhouse!"

"Taking the potion is not done casually. First, you must have all three physical abilities reach the peak of a third-level Warrior. Otherwise, your constitution cannot withstand the power of the potion. "Peak" means that your fist power must reach at least 390kg, a punch speed of 7.9 punches per second, and a neurological reaction speed of 0.071/m. Only when all three criteria are met can you take the potion."

"Among you, Shen Yuhua and Fu Chengya are both first-class students. Their physical abilities are already qualified, and they can now take the Genetic Potion. The rest of you need more time to train. The headmaster is not here, and before he left, he said that whoever reaches the Warrior Peak first will be promoted to a first-class student and enjoy first-class student treatment. Do you understand?"

"Understood!" The students present shouted in unison, not expecting that taking the Genetic Potion first would also carry these perks, immediately stoking their competitive spirit.

Especially for those second-class students, their strength was similar. Whoever took the lead might have the upper hand in the future.

"Good that you understood. Now, Shen Yuhua and Fu Chengya, you can take the Genetic Potion. Will you choose the Universal Gene Potion or customize your own? Customization will cost an extra 10 million, while the Universal Gene Potion will be provided by the martial arts school for free."

Fu Chengya and Shen Yuhua exchanged glances and both opted for the Universal Gene Potion.

Although custom potions could potentially provide greater enhancement, the chances of failure were also higher. Therefore, the vast majority of martial artists would choose the Universal Gene Potion.

"Alright, one Universal Gene Potion for each of you. The transformation will be completed in half an hour after you take it. Afterwards, come back and test again to see how much you've improved."

Two bottles of Universal Gene Potion were handed to the pair by Zhao Liang, much to the envy of the other students.

Gene Potion, an essential item for every martial artist's promotion, was indispensable. Its market price was 10 million, and there were rumors that the price would rise soon.

The biggest advantage of joining a Martial Arts Hall was getting the potion. Without the hall, one needed to earn money to buy it, an astronomical figure for an ordinary person.

Fu Chengya and Shen Yuhua showed smug expressions on their faces, especially Fu Chengya, who even glanced at Lin Zhen, thinking that his excellent bar fight was insignificant. He got the Gene Potion first, leading now and forever holding Lin Zhen down.

They both entered separate rooms and began their Gene Optimization. There was no chance of failure with the Universal Gene Potion.

The remaining students waited in the hall for the results of their gene optimization.

Gene Optimization, which enhances the cell activity of martial artists, is the biggest difference between martial artists and ordinary people. Generally, the faster the process, the smaller the enhancement. The slower the process, the greater the improvement.

Universal Gene Potion guaranteed a minimum 40% improvement, though it hardly ever exceeded 60%. The highest record for Ice City was 63%. This marked the first watershed of the power gap among martial artists. Until now, everyone had been at the peak of the Third Level with no difference in strength. It is at this point that differences between martial artists of the same level began to gradually emerge, paving the way for geniuses to succeed in challenging higher levels.

This process would definitely end within half an hour, and all the students were curious to see which room's occupant would complete the optimization first.

18 minutes in, a door opened.

The one who came out was Fu Chengya.

Zhao Liang said to Fu Chengya, "I saw your previous test data: your left hand punch force was 392kg, your right hand punch force was 396kg, your punch speed was 7.93/m, and your neural response time was 0.071, which meets the Peak Third Level standard. Now go and test to see how much you have improved."

Appearing very confident, Fu Chengya walked to the punch force testing machine.

"Ha!"

He let out a loud shout and threw a left punch.

"596kg!"

A large number was displayed, eliciting gasps of astonishment from the surrounding students.

His punch force of 390 kg increased by almost 200, which was no small feat.

"Test your right hand!"

Fu Chengya punched again, and another number appeared on the target: "602kg!"

"Punch speed test!"

Fu Chengya launched a rapid series of punches, creating a roaring sound within a second alongside a series of fluttering numbers.

"Punch speed test result: 12.05 punches per second!"

"Neural response test."

One minute later, Fu Chengya's neural response time was also determined: 0.05!

"All tests are complete. Comprehensive improvement rate: 52%. Assessment of strength: Early Sixth-Level Warrior. Optimization success!"

The other students looked at each other. A single Gene Potion had elevated a Peak Third-Level Warrior to an Early Sixth-Level Warrior. What incredible efficacy!

As a Fifth-Level Warrior, one could be considered a Quasi-Warrior. At the Early Sixth-Level, Fu Chengya already had the strength to barely venture into the Wilderness Area!

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 22: Chapter 22 Level 3 Limit

Translator: 549690339

Seeing Fu Chengya's results, Zhao Liang nodded: "These results are pretty good. Generally speaking, if the Genetic Potion's enhancement doesn't exceed 45%, it's considered poor; between 46% and 50%, it's considered qualified; between 51% and 55%, it's considered good; and between 55% and 60%, it's considered excellent. Fu Chengya's results can be considered good."

However, Fu Chengya's face didn't show much joy, because he was a first-class student. First-class students who take the potion are usually guaranteed to have good results, with some even reaching excellent results. However, he was only good, and Shen Yuhua hadn't come out yet, so his results were expected to surpass Fu Chengya's.

As for qualified and poor results, those were generally seen when second and third-class students took the potion.

At this time, 21 minutes had passed, and Shen Yuhua came out of the room.

"Brother Zhao, I have completed my optimization, and I'm ready for testing."

"Alright, start the test."

Shen Yuhua confidently walked up to the testing machine and began the three physical fitness tests.

Finally, Shen Yuhua's results were out: left-handed punch strength 638Kg, right-handed punch strength 646kg, punch speed 12.8/m, nerve response 0.049, optimization enhancement 56%, overall strength evaluated as a mid-stage Sixth-Level Warrior.

"Shen Yuhua's results are not bad. The Genetic Potion's enhancement rating is excellent. With this excellent rating, you should have a significant achievement in the future," Zhao Liang said.

Hearing Zhao Liang's evaluation, Shen Yuhua was even more proud, and the students from his school gathered excitedly around him, like stars surrounding the moon.

Fu Chengya's face became even more displeased. Although his good rating was not bad, Shen Yuhua's excellent rating immediately overshadowed Fu Chengya's accomplishment, which the arrogant Fu Chengya found hard to accept.

"Alright, now you've seen the effects of the Genetic Potion. You are all basically third-level warriors now, so train hard and reach the peak of the third level as soon as possible to take the potion again. I look forward to seeing more excellent ratings or even exceptional ratings from you," Zhao Liang said.

"Brother Zhao, are there higher ratings than excellent?"

"Of course, there are. Universal Genetic Potion can also have an enhancement of more than 60%, and the custom-made potion tailored to an individual's specific conditions can generally increase their strength by 70%. That would be an exceptional rating. However, personally, I don't recommend custom-made potions because if it fails, the price to pay is extremely high."

The students nodded in agreement, well aware of the importance of Genetic Potions and the proportion of their enhancements.

Generally speaking, if a third-class student took a Genetic Potion, there would likely be a poor result, with some people possibly achieving a qualified result.

Second-class students would likely receive a qualified result when they take the potion, while some might get a good result.

First-class students were likely to get good results, while some could get excellent results.

As for third-class and second-class students reaching excellent or exceptional results, it wasn't impossible, but that would require using a custom-made Genetic Potion.

Private customization was like gambling, but the chance of winning was minimal: only 20%.

If a custom-made potion failed, the martial artist would lose their potential, not only needing to take a lot of precious medicines to recover, but their maximum enhancement for the next time would only be poor, which meant they would not exceed 45% improvement, essentially losing their future.

Therefore, custom-made potions were a double-edged sword, with an 80% chance of harming oneself.

After saying this, Zhao Liang turned around and left. As a War General Level martial artist, he needed to spend more time in the Wilderness Area, not dealing with these student-level kids.

After Zhao Liang left, the testing hall immediately became lively.

Fu Chengya looked at Shen Yuhua with resentment: "Shen Yuhua, just because your Genetic Potion's effects surpassed mine, don't think you'll be on top forever. We're both Sixth-Level Warriors now, albeit me in the early stage and you in the middle stage. I'll be entering the Wilderness Area soon. As long as I kill more monsters, I'll earn more money and have more opportunities to improve my strength. This is just the beginning."

Shen Yuhua replied without reservation, "You think you're the only one who will enter the Wilderness Area? I'm already a mid-stage Sixth-Level Warrior. I'll also join an adventurer team and enter the Wilderness Area soon. Fu Chengya, don't delude yourself. As for this year's top newcomer in Gale Martial Arts Hall, I've already set my sights on that title!"

Fu Chengya no longer argued with Shen Yuhua and started shopping online instead.

After the completion of the Martial Artist's gene optimization, they would choose their martial arts techniques and weapons to prepare for entering the Wilderness Area. In fact, many students have researched a particular weapon before and have their plan ready.

With regard to weapons, besides cold weapons, some Martial Artists also choose firearms. However, those who chose firearms were mostly Martial Artists with lower talent – those who may not have much potential in cold weapons duels and would need to rely on firearms.

One advantage of firearms was that they were easy to learn, and it was easy for these physically outstanding Martial Artists to train. However, the downside was limited achievement.

Lin Zhen saw this and did not pay attention to what Fu Chengya and Shen Yuhua would choose. If there was more competition between these two, people would temporarily not pay attention to him, and he could use this time to quietly improve his strength.

In fact, during this time, for the sake of the last first-class student quota, almost all students were giving it their all, striving to reach the Sixth-Level Warrior peak in the shortest time possible.

Lin Zhen's neural response was already enough, and he wasn't far from the War General Level in boxing speed. His right hand was fast, but his left hand lacked practice, making the gap to the War General Level quite significant. Even though he mastered the breathing technique, it wasn't possible for him to immediately surpass others by a large margin.

Ten days passed quickly. Lin Zhen had hardly left the Gale Martial Arts Hall during this time – practicing boxing during the day and secretly practicing his Spiritual Power at night when no one was around.

His Spiritual Power cultivation had progressed rapidly. The green energy ball in his mind was silverizing more and more, and the strands of silvery energy were becoming more and more abundant, already accounting for a quarter of the total. He could now be considered at the Silver Early Stage Spiritual mind master level.

He could even control three flying knives at once, and their power even surpassed that of a handgun.

Honing his left hand on purpose, he progressed rapidly. Today, he finally crossed the 390kg mark.

With a punch to the punching target, a "397kg" mark appeared on it.

"Not bad, 397 for the left hand and 399 for the right. I'm already at the peak of War General Level, with a punching speed of 7.99 punches per second, which is the limit of the War General Level. I should be able to take the Genetic Potion soon."

The customized Genetic Potion had arrived that morning, just in time.

At this moment, everyone was working hard to improve their cultivation. Lin Zhen knew that several second-class students were about to reach the War General Level peak, but their progress was slightly slower than his. If he were to take the potion now, he could secure the last spot as a first-class student.

Just as Lin Zhen was considering whether or not to take the potion immediately, Zhao Liang came over and told him, "Lin Zhen, the police station called me earlier. The time to detain those gangsters is almost up, but Zhang Huai hasn't visited them even once. It seems that he knows it's useless, so he chose to let his subordinates endure the punishment and not come to ask for help."

"He doesn't even ask about them?" Lin Zhen really hadn't expected that.

"Yes, the police station can only detain them for at most fifteen days, and after that, they have to release them. It seems Zhang Huai would rather let his subordinates suffer than bow down and settle the matter."

"Humph! So he's counting on us not daring to do anything to those bastards? Since he doesn't want to compromise, let's just break a leg for each of them!" Lin Zhen clenched his teeth, his heart burning with anger.

"Should we take the initiative to meet with Zhang Huai once? If we can reach a compensation agreement, that would be the best outcome. Otherwise, us breaking the legs of those gangsters would also give others something to talk about."

"How many more days can those gangsters be detained?"

"At most four more days. They must be released after four days."

"Alright, in three days' time, I want to arrange a meeting with Zhang Huai." Lin Zhen made up his mind.

"Three days… but…."

Zhao Liang hesitated to speak, and Lin Zhen knew what he meant. He was not strong enough to negotiate with Zhang Huai yet.

Lin Zhen smiled: "Brother Zhao, you don't have to worry. I've already reached the War General Level peak, and I can take the Genetic Potion now. Once my gene optimization is complete, I won't just be this weak rookie anymore."

"But even after your gene optimization, you still… Ah! I almost forgot, you chose the customized potion! Lin Zhen, are you really confident of success?"

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Taking Personalized Customization

Translator: 549690339

Lin Zhen smiled and nodded, "Although the private customization has a high risk, Brother Zhao, please believe me, I feel confident that I can pass this hurdle."

Zhao Liang also agreed, "If you really have such confidence, that's fantastic news. Private customization can at least increase physical fitness by 70%. If you're lucky enough, it's not impossible to exceed 80%. If you, Lin Zhen, achieve an 80% increase, your strength could very well reach the Seventh-level Early Stage, or at least become a Sixth-Level Warrior at the Late Stage."

"That's what I think too. Oh, Brother Zhao, I'll take that last first-class student spot."

"If you succeed, I'll make sure the last first-class student spot is yours. Lin Zhen, as a first-class student, you can enjoy a 9.3% discount and 100% monthly salary. More importantly, the hunting team at the Martial Arts Hall will soon recruit this batch of students. At that time, first-class students will definitely be sought after by good teams. If you join a strong hunting team, our future as martial artists will be secure, and you'll make a fortune hunting monsters."

"Hehe! That would be great! Brother Zhao, I'm going to start the Gene Optimization."

"Go ahead, good luck!"

Hearing that Lin Zhen would be the first to undergo the Gene Optimization, many fellow students gathered around.

If Lin Zhen succeeded, he would be the first second-class student in the Martial Arts Hall to complete the optimization, and the first-class spot would undoubtedly be his.

Even Shen Yuhua and Fu Chengya came over, considering Lin Zhen a threat to their positions. They wanted to see the outcome of Lin Zhen's optimization. If Lin Zhen's results weren't as good as expected, even giving him a first-class spot wouldn't pose a threat to them.

Completely ignoring the people around him, Lin Zhen stepped into a small room.

The room only had a wooden bed and a clock on the wall for timing. Lin Zhen sat cross-legged on the bed and took out the Genetic Potion.

"This potion is the result of my experimentation from my previous life. With my current age, the ingredients of this potion are the most suitable."

"According to the tests in the interstellar world, after taking a privately customized Genetic Potion, the starting point of enhancement is 90%. As for reaching 90% or higher, it depends on one's luck. I hope my luck won't be too bad."

Lin Zhen didn't consider himself unlucky. Even if he was, it was only in his previous life. How could he be reborn by a cosmic black hole if his luck was bad?

Thus, he was full of confidence in this potion.

After drinking it in one gulp, the potion started to take effect inside his body.

The genetic transformation didn't mean he was no longer human, but rather his cells began to rapidly divide, recombine, and strengthen, becoming more active.')

Gene Optimization is a crucial step. Without the Genetic Potion, humans can only reach the Fourth or Fifth Level through training. But with the Genetic Potion altering their body cells, warriors can continue to advance.

After the first optimization, warriors can't fully absorb the medicinal effects, leaving some residual potion in their body. The better the first optimization, the easier it will be to advance later, making it the best opportunity to widen the gap between oneself and other warriors. That's why people value the results of the first optimization so much.

Lin Zhen had experienced gene optimization in his previous life, but it was nowhere as pleasant as this time. The process felt like rehydrating a withered body, suddenly immersing each and every cell in a nutritious bath, spreading strength throughout his body.

"What a powerful feeling! I can clearly sense my strength increasing, my body's durability and flexibility have greatly improved. This is an all-around enhancement – success!"

Lin Zhen didn't know how long the process lasted, but when the last cell had been strengthened, he slowly opened his eyes.

He looked at the clock on the wall and was stunned – it had been 45 minutes!

Usually, the gene enhancement process takes no more than half an hour. In extreme cases, it could exceed 30 minutes.

In his previous life, Lin Zhen only took 15 minutes for gene optimization. This time, it took three times as long!

"It seems that the optimization result is excellent this time. I hope it brings me a pleasant surprise."

Lin Zhen stood up and walked out of the small room.

As soon as he stepped out, a clamor of noise erupted from outside.

At the forefront was Fu Chengya, a grade-one student who looked at Lin Zhen disdainfully, "Lin Zhen, what the hell are you doing? Don't you know there are so many people waiting outside? You deliberately took forty-five minutes inside, what were you doing?"

"I was optimizing."

"Pssh! Put on what act? Does optimization take forty-five minutes? My optimization result is good, and it took less than twenty minutes. Even if yours is excellent, it won't take more than thirty minutes. I think you did it on purpose, trying to be mysterious!"

Shen Yuhua also had a disdainful expression, "Lin Zhen, there's a limit to acting. You're a grade-two student. Even if you performed well at the bar last time, it was only because I wasn't there. It's already a blessing for a grade-two student to get a good evaluation. You're not going to tell me you got an excellent, are you?"

Fu Chengya continued, "I guess he might get a poor rating, and since he's too ashamed to show his face, he deliberately dawdled inside the room."

He was still jealous of Lin Zhen because of the fight at the bar and always wanted to take a jab at him.

Lin Zhen looked at the two grade-one students, "You both say I was deliberately wasting time, but what if I wasn't?"

"Pssh! How do you prove it?"

"I have my ways, of course. If I can't prove it, I'll give you each 5 million, but if I prove it, do you dare to lose 5 million to me?"

Fu Chengya and Shen Yuhua exchanged a glance, both feeling a little uncertain.

One of them came from First High School, and the other from Second High School. Both were prestigious schools, and these two were quite wealthy. However, they had spent a lot of money to buy martial arts weapons and skills. Unlike Lin Zhen, who had received 20 million free reward from Gale Martial Arts Hall, they didn't have much money left.

They couldn't believe that someone could take forty-five minutes to optimize their genes. Especially with so many students looking on, it would be embarrassing not to accept the challenge.

"I'll bet with you. Since you want to give the money away, there's no reason for me, Fu Chengya, not to accept."

"Fine, let's bet. Everyone in the room is a witness. Lin Zhen, don't go back on your word if you lose."

With the bet settled, Lin Zhen looked at the two with a cold smile, "Don't you know? I took a customized genetic potion."

"Customized!"

Everyone gasped in surprise.

Zhao Liang hadn't told anyone that Lin Zhen had used a customized potion. If it was a customized potion, then the time could indeed exceed half an hour.

Once the customization was successful, the transformation effect would be at least 70%, which naturally took longer.

Seventy percent! If Lin Zhen succeeded, wouldn't he become the top student in Gale Martial Arts Hall?

"Did…did you succeed?" Shen Yuhua and Fu Chengya asked in unison.

"Do I look like I failed?" Lin Zhen asked in reply, stepping directly in front of the Punch Power Tester.

The students behind him followed, as did some passing martial artists who stopped to pay attention to the matter.

If Lin Zhen succeeded, it was very likely that martial artists would come to recruit him to join their teams. After all, it was rare for someone to succeed with a customized potion.

As a matter of fact, the martial artists in the Gale Martial Arts Hall who went out hunting were already paying attention to this batch of students.

Casualties in the Wilderness Area were normal, and even complete wipeouts happened sometimes. Many teams were short of members. After taking gene potions, these students' strength would grow rapidly, and after being trained in the Wilderness Area for a while, they would become skilled fighters. Some outstanding students had already caught the attention of these martial artists' teams.

Lin Zhen was among them. Now that the news of his customized potion had spread, many martial artists came to see how he performed, and some even took out their phones to record.

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 24: Chapter 24: Promoted 4 Levels in a Row

Translator: 549690339

Martial Artists can communicate with each other very easily. More and more Martial Artists came downstairs from their rooms and quickly gathered in the first-floor testing hall.

Lin Zhen wasn't too anxious either. He also planned to make a name for himself through this competition. He already had a bit of fame, and this custom gene potion event was an excellent opportunity to expand it.

When Lin Zhen arrived at the testing machine, he started by warming up for a while, which only made Fu Chengya and Shen Yuhua think that he was showing off.

Lin Zhen didn't bother arguing with them. Seeing that there were already over a hundred people gathered in the hall, he knew it was time.

Feeling his body at its peak state, Lin Zhen was ready to start.

At this moment, Zhao Liang stood beside Lin Zhen, shouting, "Lin Zhen previously had a left fist strength of 397 kg. Now, it's time to test his left hand."

Taking a deep breath, Lin Zhen threw a powerful punch with his left hand.

Everyone only saw the afterimage of a fist and was shocked by how incredibly fast Lin Zhen had become.

"Boom!"

The testing machine trembled slightly, an effect that no ordinary trainee could produce.

A large number flashed across the electronic screen.

"789kg!"

"What kind of result is this? Is this data from an ordinary student?"

"Is this kid a left-hander? Has he reached the late stage of a seventh-level warrior?"

"Lin Zhen isn't a left-hander. He's right-handed. Good heavens! How did he become so strong? How much did he improve? Who can do the math?"

Zhao Liang was also speechless, not knowing what to say.

Ignoring everyone's reaction, Lin Zhen swung his right hand and threw another powerful punch.

"Boom!"

"794kg!"

When this number appeared, everyone was astonished. The boy's fists were balanced, each punch almost reached 800kg, which was almost at the peak of the seventh-level.

It didn't take long for someone to calculate the increase. Lin Zhen's gene optimization had increased his physique by almost 99% after consuming the genetic potion.

In the entire Ice City Base City, it was rumored that some people had achieved an 87% increase with customized gene potions. However, no one in Ice City had ever heard of an increase above 90%. It was said that only a few people in the capital had achieved more than 90%.

But an increase of 99% was unheard of in history.

Fu Chengya and Shen Yuhua were utterly dumbstruck, not knowing how to react to the scene before them. This was simply too crazy.

Many Martial Artists immediately started contacting their teammates, determined to recruit Lin Zhen, the super potential stock, into their team.

With a 99% increase, such a person would likely break through the limits of a level seven warrior and become a level eight fighter soon. Even advancing to the War General level wouldn't be far off. Absolutely a genius!

As long as his nerve response was up to standard, he could be promoted four levels at once, from level three peak to level seven peak. What a leap!

Lin Zhen's crazy performance continued.

In the punch speed test, Lin Zhen threw an insane 15.9 punches in one second, each punch exceeding 650kg, also reaching the seventh-level peak.

As for his final nerve response, under Lin Zhen's deliberate control, it reached 0.021/m, a result that blew everyone's minds.

As long as the nerve response reached 0.01/m, it would be considered War General level. Lin Zhen's nerve response was at the peak of a level eight fighter. Based on this alone, he would be able to hold his ground against level eight fighters.

Only Lin Zhen knew that after consuming the gene potion, his Spiritual Power had improved again. Now, the Silver Middle Stage was already more than half-way completed in his mind, and his nerve response had officially entered the War General Stage!

However, he didn't want to reveal this secret yet. It was always good to have an extra trump card.

Under the shocked gaze of the onlookers, Lin Zhen approached Fu Chengya and Shen Yuhua. "You two should fulfill your promise. Five million each. Not a penny less!"

With extremely ugly expressions on their faces, Fu Chengya and Shen Yuhua had never imagined such a result. Who would have thought that a customized potion could have such an enormous effect? If they knew this, they would have chosen the customized potion without hesitation.

"It must be a coincidence! Lin Zhen, you're just a blind cat that bumped into a dead mouse, that's why your increase was so significant. No one could possibly have a 99% increase!" Fu Chengya's eyes were red with envy, as this result placed him in third place among the current batch of trainees.

"Whether it's a coincidence or not is none of your concern. Worry about whether you have enough money in your card instead. Hand it over and don't let people look down on you!"

Lin Zhen didn't bother being polite with the two of them. In front of everyone, they had no choice but to grit their teeth and transfer the money to Lin Zhen's card using their phones.

Soon Lin Zhen received a message. His card had received two transfers of five million each, totaling ten million.

"Thank you!"

With a smile, Lin Zhen turned to leave.

At this moment, the Martial Artists outside hurriedly surrounded Lin Zhen, ready to recruit him.

Lin Zhen waved his hand: "Elders, don't rush. Brother Zhao Liang has been treating me well since I joined the Martial Arts School. I have decided to join his team out of gratitude."

He then turned to face Zhao Liang: "Brother Zhao, is there a vacancy in your team? If so, could you save a spot for me?"

An ideal Martial Artist team consisted of five people. Lin Zhen knew that Zhao Liang's team currently had four members, with one spot to be filled soon. They planned to recruit from among the students. Lin Zhen had decided early on to join Zhao Liang's team.

As expected, Zhao Liang revealed a gratified smile, patted Lin Zhen's shoulder, and laughed: "From the first day I saw you in No.6 Middle School, I knew you were a good one. Our team will enter the Wilderness Area again in five days, and you're welcome to join us."

Upon seeing this, the other Martial Artists showed understanding smiles despite their regret. Valuing loyalty was a Martial Artist's virtue. No one could fault Lin Zhen's decision, only admire it.

With the matter settled, Zhao Liang initially wanted to invite Lin Zhen for a drink. Unlike when Lin Zhen first joined the Martial Arts School, this time he wanted to interact with Lin Zhen as an equal since they would be comrades in the future.

Although Lin Zhen was still only a Warrior, Zhao Liang believed that it wouldn't be long before Lin Zhen became a level eight fighter, and advancing to the War General level wouldn't be far off. Given Lin Zhen's age, his growth potential would be vast, and there might be a day when he would surpass Zhao Liang. Befriending him now was definitely the right choice.

However, Lin Zhen didn't go out. Instead, he said to Zhao Liang, "Brother Zhao, I'm afraid I don't have time now. In three days we'll be negotiating with Zhang Huai and the others. In five days, I'll enter the Wilderness Area with you guys. I want to use this time to practice my spear skills."

Zhao Liang nodded: "Alright, you can train for a few more days. In three days, I will call the other members of our team to meet and get to know each other. Then we will go find Zhang Huai with you, and we must make that kid bleed! They must know our Demon Hunter team is not easy to mess with!"

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 25: Chapter 25: First Style of Gun River, Gale!

Translator: 549690339

"Shocking Supertalent found in Gale Martial Arts Hall! Private Custom Potion increases physical attributes by 99%!"

"A new Hua Xia record is set, a 99% miracle, Gale Martial Arts Hall's rise is imminent!"

"Promotion after gaining four levels, Gale's second-class student Lin Zhen advances to a first-class student, sparking a craze for customized concoctions in Base City."

Post after post appeared on the martial arts forum of Ice City, triggering a frenzy and drawing the attention of countless people across Base City.

The people posting these messages were mostly martial artists from Gale, who had witnessed Lin Zhen's performance firsthand that day.

This was a blockbuster event, resulting in many people wondering how Lin Zhen prepared his potion ratio. If this method can be spread, it would be a huge blessing for the entire martial arts community, as every 99% increase would significantly strengthen the group as a whole.

But how could Lin Zhen possibly supply an answer? He only remembered his own trial data and couldn't match it to anyone else. All he could do was smile and attribute it to his good luck.

However, the internet was not just one-sided in its praise of Lin Zhen. There were also many dissenters out there.

For example, Ouyang Yu of the Dragon-slaying Academy, who posted on the internet with the pseudonym Meteor Rain.

"Although a 99% increase in gene potion is indeed impressive, at the end of the day, it's just about helping the martial artist save some time, whether it's three months, half a year, or a year. Lin Zhen's rapid improvement could easily lead to overconfidence, reckless behavior in the Wilderness Area, and possibly even death. Only a living martial artist has value, dead geniuses are no use. So, Lin Zhen, you'd better stay put, obediently play the role of the genius at the martial arts hall. As for me, I'm getting ready to enter the Wilderness Area."

Shockingly, this post actually resonated with some people, mainly students from various martial arts academies, who raged at Lin Zhen online.

Lin Zhen, once a second-class student, now enjoys increasing fame and attention. All of the students are proud and consider themselves above the rest, and as a result, numerous posts challenging Lin Zhen surfaced on the internet.

Lin Zhen naturally wouldn't bother with them, but their silence only made his detractors bolder, claiming that Lin Zhen was just lucky and couldn't amount to much in actual combat, and that he would eventually fade into obscurity.

On the positive side, the events spurred the students of various martial arts academies to train harder in hopes of advancing faster and surpassing Lin Zhen.

Later, there were reports of more people taking customized concoctions but without success.

Every martial artist has the heart to reach the peak. However, the success rate of private customization is disheartening, as no one could realize Lin Zhen's level of improvement. Instead, some talented students became less exceptional due to recklessly taking the customized potions.

The day after Lin Zhen's breakthrough, Chen Jingchou from Long Wind Martial Arts Academy successfully took a private concoction and increased his attributes by 79%, advancing to a seventh-level warrior.

On the third day after Lin Zhen's breakthrough, Lei Ming, a first-class student of the Dragon-slaying Academy, successfully consumed a private concoction, increasing his attributes by 75% and advancing to a seventh-level warrior.

Although these two achievements were not as striking as Lin Zhen's 99% improvement, they were still extraordinary in Ice City Base City and invigorated the students of Long Wind and Dragon-slaying Academy, who continued to challenge Gale and Lin Zhen online– especially Ouyang Yu, who became firmly anti-Lin Zhen.

In the Dragon-slaying Academy, Ouyang Yu finished another post slandering Lin Zhen and immediately received a call from Zhang Huai.

"It's time to meet up with Lin Zhen and the others. It was your idea to get people to attack Lin Zhen's father at my bar, so you should come with me."

"Brother Zhang, there won't be any danger, will there?" Ouyang Yu was somewhat afraid of Lin Zhen after being knocked down by three punches while drunk.

"Don't worry, when I was out hunting monsters, Lin Zhen was still just a student. Even though he's made a name for himself now, he won't dare to cause trouble with me. My Butcher title isn't just for show. If I can't even protect you, I have no business mixing in martial arts circles. Besides, this time the entire Blood Hand Squad will be there. Let's see what tricks the Gale Martial Arts Hall can pull off."

With Zhang Huai's assurance, Ouyang Yu felt much more at ease. Zhang Huai's Blood Hand Squad was led by a four-level War General, Lei Ming; now a senior student, he had also joined the Blood Hand Squad. With these people there, Ouyang Yu fearlessly confronted Lin Zhen.

Traveling in two modified off-road vehicles, the five members of the Dragon-slaying Academy's Blood Hand Squad, along with Ouyang Yu, headed straight for the meeting point agreed upon with Lin Zhen.

At the Gale Martial Arts Hall, Zhao Liang and three other martial artists waited in front of the small practice dojo.

"Liang, Lin Zhen has been in that small dojo for three days now. This guy is really devoted to training, huh?"

Speaking was the captain of Zhao Liang's Demon Hunter Squad, Shi Lei. He was a third-level War General, skilled with the longsword, and practiced the Gale Sword Skill, making him a typical Gale martial artist.

"Yeah, practice in moderation is best. Training here can't be as effective as hunting monsters in the field, right? Liang, later you have to talk to Lin Zhen. Actual combat experience is what counts. A flower nurtured in a greenhouse can't grow big."

This man is called Gao Yan, a First-level War General, and the team's sniper.

Usually, a martial artist team will be equipped with one or two martial artists who use firearms. Long-range sniping is a very necessary means, but those who use firearms basically have no possibility of advancing to War God. Their main purpose is to kill monsters to earn money. Many people will choose to retire when they have earned enough money.

"Gao Yan is right. Although Lin Zhen has improved by 99%, he hasn't proven his combat abilities yet. Killing monsters and bar brawls are completely different concepts. Zhao Liang, you recommended Lin Zhen so highly, don't let us down. If he drags the team down, I have no obligation to take care of him."

This man's name is Ye Tiancheng, a Second-level War General who wields dual swords and follows the agility route.

"You guys can rest assured. I know Lin Zhen well. His combat awareness and mental will are both strong. If it wasn't for my friendship with him, this talent would probably not have joined our squad. Just wait, the time is almost up, he should be coming out soon."

The few people did not make a sound, silently waiting for the genius Lin Zhen that Zhao Liang spoke of to appear.

At this time, Lin Zhen was in a critical moment.

After sealing himself in a small training field for three days, Lin Zhen's entire energy was spent on practicing his spear skills.

Nine Layers Spear River is an ancient book, no one knows how it came into being, but the techniques recorded in it are extremely strong.

In his previous life, Lin Zhen had bought the first book, which mainly recorded the basics of spear skills and a unique move. It was because of this unique move that martial artists could not directly learn the second level without mastering the first level, as they would be unable to connect with it.

Lin Zhen had been practicing for three days straight, and in those three days, he had basically found the feeling of using a spear from his previous life.

What he lacked now was to re-master the first level of spear skill he had learned before.

Lin Zhen was drenched in sweat as he sat cross-legged on the ground, mist rising from his body. The Black Dragon Spear was placed in front of him, and he closed his eyes tightly, recalling the essentials of the first level of spear skills in his mind.

"Nine Layers Spear River, it is said to be divided into nine unique moves, they are: Gale, Storm, Waterfall, Long River, Overturning River, Sea Treading, Sky Splitting, Star Fall, and Collapse. In my previous life, I had learned Gale. What I need to do now is to re-master it."

"I have already realized the mystery of Gale, the only flaw is that this body is still a little weak. Although after three days of bitter training, my strength has reached the peak of a Seventh-level Warrior, it's still not enough."

"However, this physical flaw is not critical. As long as I re-master Gale, I can rely on this spear skill and my outstanding nerve reaction to deal with Level Nine Warriors and even save my life in front of an early-stage War General."

In his mind, he recalled the insights from his previous life. Even though Lin Zhen was inside the room, his heart was already filled with raging gales.

"Snap!"

He reached out a hand, holding the 150-pound Black Dragon Spear horizontally in front of his chest. Lin Zhen slowly opened his eyes.

"Gale, a spear skill realized in the wind, is like a raging storm when facing an enemy. It has unexpected effects when dealing with weaker opponents. With the advantage of a long spear, short weapons cannot resist. This is the advantage of a spear!"

"Ha!"

Lin Zhen felt that he had touched the essence of Gale again, and suddenly jumped up. With a flick of his hand holding the long spear, he aimed directly at a soft dummy ten meters away.

Soft dummies are made of new rubber material and have a special composition inside which can automatically restore after being hit, making them the best materials for training.

Lin Zhen flicked the long spear in his hand, and the Black Dragon Spear drew an arc. It seemed like an ordinary spear, but then it suddenly changed!

"Whoosh!"

A gale suddenly rose out of thin air. The spear tip moved in front of him like a large cluster of spear flowers, rolling forward like a fireball exploding in the dark night. Even before the spear tip touched the dummy's body, there were already shallow pits appearing on the dummy's soft body, injured by the spear's aura!

The wind rose!

The feeling from his previous life had returned!

"That's it, to regain my peak and surpass myself, it starts now!"

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 26: Chapter 26: Negotiation

Translator: 549690339

Lin Zhen's spear in his hand rolled like a black dragon, each stroke overflowing with spear light, leaving dents on the dummies from afar.

However, Stormy Wind Shooting Skill focuses not on frequency but on fierceness and surprise attacks, like an unstoppable gale.

After becoming a Seventh-level Warrior, Lin Zhen's physical capabilities became incredibly strong. As he lunged forward, he even left an afterimage, gripping the shaft of his spear tightly and suddenly flicking his wrist.

"Pu!"

A huge spear light suddenly burst from the gale, penetrating the dummy's chest violently!

This dummy was made of a new soft rubber that would automatically solidify, and it did so at an incredibly fast speed. However, Lin Zhen's powerful thrust managed to pierce a hole the size of a washbasin, and it took a long time for it to solidify completely.

Lin Zhen stood behind the dummy, his fierce momentum just moments ago now gone, as he held his spear in one hand and his mood gradually calmed down.

"I've succeeded! I've finally re-mastered the Stormy Wind Shooting Skill, and I also feel that my insight now is deeper and more thorough than before, as my body is much younger and my mindset is completely different. In my previous life, I was already at an old age when I reached the mastery of the technique, so it wasn't as exciting."

"Regaining the Stormy Wind Shooting Skill means I'm also regaining the power of a Warrior Peak, even though I'm still not a match for a War General. However, with my spear technique and spiritual power, I can handle early-stage War Generals and protect myself."

"In this life, I won't let anyone step on me again, not even gods!"

Lin Zhen calmed down completely and checked the time, only to find that it was almost time for his appointment with Zhang Huai and the others.

He quickly packed up, putting the 150-pound Black Dragon Spear into the mutated deer leather scabbard and slung it on his back.

This weight was already nothing for Lin Zhen, an Early Stage of Level Eight Fighter. Lin Zhen also put five Alloy Flying Knives in the small compartment of his waistband and walked out of the small training ground.

As soon as he stepped outside, he saw Zhao Liang and three men waiting.

"Brother Zhao, I'm sorry for keeping you waiting. It's my fault for losing track of time while practicing."

Zhao Liang waved his hand: "It's nothing. We just arrived early. Lin Zhen, let me introduce you."

He brought Lin Zhen to other men: "This is Shi Lei, our Demon Hunter squad's captain, and a Second-Level War General. He is also the number one in our team."

"Hello, Brother Shi," Lin Zhen politely greeted.

"Hmm, I've heard about you from Zhao Liang. You seem to be quite popular lately. But remember, being famous means you will attract a lot of challenges. Make sure you prove your strength and silence the doubters. Just a friendly piece of advice."

Lin Zhen nodded with a smile. He liked dealing with down-to-earth people like the captain.

"This is Gao Yan, a War General-level sniper. When we go hunting monsters, many of them are killed by Gao Yan's headshots. He is our team's number one in killing rate."

"Hello, Brother Gao," Lin Zhen greeted again.

"Hello, young man. In the future, you can just focus on killing the monsters. I will take care of any hidden threats."

Gao Yan didn't say much. After all, they were going to be on the same squad, and whether Lin Zhen was up to their standards still needed to be observed. If Lin Zhen didn't perform well, he wouldn't bother with him.

"This is Ye Tiancheng, a Second-level War General, powerful with his twin swords, and also the second-strongest in our team."

Ye Tiancheng looked like he was only slightly older than Lin Zhen. He glanced at Lin Zhen: "Kid, I hate being held back, and I don't like babysitting. If I don't approve of you in a month, I'll suggest to Captain Shi that you be kicked out. We Demon Hunters are here to kill monsters and make money, not to have fun."

"Don't worry, Brother Ye. If I become a burden, I'll leave on my own. There's no need to trouble you guys."

Although Ye Tiancheng's words were harsh, Lin Zhen knew that people like him were genuine and could be relied on as teammates without any complaints.

"Alright, now that our Demon Hunter squad is complete with five people, our purpose today is to help Lin Zhen resolve an issue, confront the Blood Hand Squad of the Dragon Slayers, and negotiate with them. Lin Zhen, remember never to give in."

"Rest assured, Brother Zhao. I know what to do."

"That's good. I also had the police release those who hurt your father today. They're in the cars outside, watched by the police. We'll bring them along to increase our bargaining chips. Let's see if that bastard Zhang Huai still wants to follow his brothers."

"Alright, let's get going." Shi Lei spoke up, and they all got into a car. The vehicle was a modified large SUV, barely recognizable by the brand, but it was incredibly sturdy and imposing.

Behind their car, a police car followed, with two police officers and the hoodlums who had injured Lin Zhen's father inside.

The agreed-upon location was an abandoned warehouse in the city center area.

In Base City, where land is valuable, there shouldn't be any idle land. However, this abandoned warehouse district was an exception, as it served as a battleground for martial artists.

Martial artists often had disputes to settle, and while some matters were resolved in the wild, minor issues would be negotiated at a previously agreed-upon location. If an agreement couldn't be reached, fighting might ensue. As martial artists had immense destructive power, ordinary places couldn't withstand their destruction, so the abandoned warehouse district was born.

The car snaked its way into the uninhabited area, surrounded by broken walls and rusted, unrecognizable containers. Some had rotted holes, others were covered in moss; it was said that they were from the era of the Gregorian calendar.

Along the road, bullet holes and sword marks from previous battles could be seen everywhere.

"They're over there!"

Zhao Liang, who was driving, pointed to two modified off-road vehicles in the distance, with a few men leaning against them, waiting for Lin Zhen and the others.

The two cars arrived one after another, stopping with a screech. People got out of the cars one after another.

Shi Lei took the lead with a thick cigar in his mouth, followed by the members of the Demon Hunter Squad. At the end were two police officers escorting the four hoodlums.

The four hoodlums had bruised faces. Under Zhao Liang's instructions, the police officers who approached Gale hadn't been gentle with them. However, in Lin Zhen's eyes, this punishment was far from enough. Everything had to wait for the outcome of the negotiations.

Seeing the people from Gale approach, the few from Dragon Slayer stood up straight, cold smiles on their faces as they watched the other party.

Both sides stopped within five meters of each other.

Without any pleasantries, Shi Lei, the Demon Hunter Squad leader, spoke first: "Du Yanhu, Zhang Huai is one of your Blood Hand Squad, right? He ordered his men to injure the father of our squad member, Lin Zhen. Don't you know that a martial artist's disputes should not involve family? How are we going to settle this?"

Du Yanhu was the captain of the Blood Hand Squad, a Four-Level War General, and the most powerful among those present.

Instead of answering directly, Du Yanhu asked Zhang Huai, "Is there such a thing?"

Zhang Huai spread his hands: "Boss, this has nothing to do with me. Who knows what those Demon Hunters are making up? They're just trying to pin the blame on me."

After speaking, Zhang Huai looked at the hoodlums: "You guys are indeed my men at Black Swan, but I never asked you to do such a thing."

The hoodlums appeared less frightened when they saw Zhang Huai, and immediately replied: "That's right, boss. We beat up that old man simply because his breakfast was too awful. The meat was rotten, and he wouldn't even admit it. That's why we fought."

Zhang Huai looked at Lin Zhen with a smile, "What do you think, Lin Zhen? You can't blame me for this."

Instead of arguing with Zhang Huai's blatant denial, Lin Zhen asked, "So this matter has nothing to do with you, Zhang Huai?"

"Of course!" Zhang Huai's eyes widened.

"That's fine. Then, however I deal with these hoodlums, it's none of your business."

"Hmph! I actually wanted to talk to you about this matter. They've been detained already for half a month. It's time to let them go."

"Releasing them is fine. However, I'm a member of Gale as well, and my family was harmed like this. If there's no explanation, people will laugh at us if it gets out. These hoodlums don't need to use their legs to walk in the future!"

PS: Thank you all for your recommendations. The results of this book are quite good. Heitu often checks the recommendations and is always happy to see the votes from his readers. Thank you all!

Also, I want to thank those readers who have supported this book with rewards. Thanks for your strong support! A new Boss, Xin Ou, appeared this morning, thank you!

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 27: Chapter 27 Taking Action

Translator: 549690339

Lin Zhen said, taking out the Black Dragon Spear from behind him.

Although the Black Dragon Spear was a long spear, its shaft was made of two sections. Lin Zhen pulled it in the middle, and the original length of 1.2 meters suddenly became 2.2 meters.

"I'll just cripple one leg for each of them, as revenge for my father!"

Seeing that Lin Zhen was about to take action, Zhang Huai could no longer stand it and shouted, "Lin Zhen, you dare!"

After all, they were his brothers. If he watched them have their leg crippled by Lin Zhen, he would probably have no one willing to follow him in the future.

"What wouldn't I dare?" Lin Zhen prepared to take action.

"Alright! Lin Zhen, listen to me, I'll give you two options now. One is to let them go, and I'll compensate you a little. The other option is to continue with the fight, but you'll offend me, Zhang Huai, forever. You've heard my nickname, the Butcher, and it's not just because I kill a lot of monsters. Compared to killing monsters, I prefer dealing with foolish people in the wild. Don't say I didn't warn you."

Listening to Zhang Huai's threat, Lin Zhen asked, "What kind of compensation can you offer?"

"I'll give your father 500,000. I know his injury isn't that serious, and the treatment only cost him over 10,000 yuan. Giving him 500,000 means you've made a big profit."

Zhao Liang couldn't stand it anymore and angrily said, "Zhang Huai, you're treating us like beggars! The whole Demon Hunter squad took action for a mere 500,000? That's not even enough for a meal. If you really want to compensate, show some sincerity. Don't say this matter has nothing to do with you. Nobody here is a fool."

"So, how much do you want?" Zhang Huai asked.

Everyone looked at Lin Zhen, since he had to decide on the final price.

Lin Zhen rubbed the spear shaft and said, "In my heart, these people deserve to die, and their deaths would not make amends for their sins. However, since everyone is here today, I will give you face. Bring out 20 million yuan, and you can take these people away. Otherwise, they each must leave a leg behind."

"Pah! Dream on!"

Zhang Huai spat fiercely, "Do you think my money comes from the wind? You're asking for 20 million yuan so easily! Let me tell you, I can only offer 1 million yuan at most. Not even a single cent more. Either you let them go, or you offend me. Lin Zhen, it's up to you."

As he spoke, Zhang Huai raised his hand from behind and drew out a 1.3-meter-long machete with faint traces of blood on it.

Zhang Huai was skilled with a knife, and his style was fierce and bold. He was brave enough to charge forward during battles and had earned the nickname 'Butcher.' Most martial artists did not want to offend him. He did not believe that Lin Zhen, a mere trainee who had just joined the world of martial arts for a short time, would have the courage to do so.

Most likely, Lin Zhen was just bluffing. If he took out the money, it would mean losing to Lin Zhen, and Zhang Huai could not afford to lose face.

Lin Zhen glanced at the members of the Demon Hunter squad, and everyone nodded at him. Shi Lei even said, "Lin Zhen, you are one of our squad members. Your business is our business. You make the decisions."

"Then, Lin Zhen thanks you all for your support."

After finishing, Lin Zhen suddenly made a move like lightning.

The Black Dragon Spear stabbed four times in succession, each at the root of the thigh of the four ruffians.

Splutter, splutter, splutter, splutter!*

The four ruffians screamed miserably, and each of them had a bloody hole in their crotch!

Looking at the mangled things impaled by the spear tip, the martial artists present shuddered.

Lin Zhen's action was ruthless, and he had directly crippled the four ruffians. They would no longer be able to do the things they loved for the rest of their lives.

"I'm really sorry. I originally intended to cripple one leg for each of them, but my spear technique is still new and may be a bit off. Instead, I've crippled their 'third leg'. Ha-ha! I didn't really break my promise, since it's still one leg after all."

The members of the opposition Blood Hand Squad all looked displeased. While they did not care about the lives of the four ruffians, Lin Zhen's actions plainly crossed a line.

One of the ruffians, hands covering his crotch, fell to the ground. Just before passing out, he yelled at Ouyang Yu, "Brother Yu, we were helping you with your tasks…"

Ouyang Yu's eyes were bloodshot. He had disliked Lin Zhen for a long time. Hearing the ruffian's shout, if he didn't do something now, no one would respect him.

He even forgot that he hadn't taken the Genetic Potion yet and that the gap between him and Lin Zhen was huge. Enraged, he pulled a dagger from his waist and lunged at Lin Zhen.

"Be careful!" Zhang Huai called out from behind, but it was already too late.

Lin Zhen flicked the Black Dragon Spear in his hand, the spear's body following his motion, with the wind and thunder in tow, it slammed towards Ouyang Yu's head.

This guy, who had caused him so much suffering in his past life, Lin Zhen had been longing to settle the scores with him.

Seeing the spear striking towards him, Ouyang Yu realized the gap between him and Lin Zhen, but it was already too late to retreat. In his haste, he defended himself by blocking Lin Zhen's strike with his arm and short sword.

"Clang! Snap!"

Without even using his full power, Lin Zhen's strike sent Ouyang Yu's short sword flying while breaking the opponent's arm!

Ouyang Yu let out a miserable scream as his arm bent at a ninety-degree angle, wailing as he fell to the ground and rolling in immense pain.

After taking down Ouyang Yu with one strike, two others from the opposing side made their move.

One was Zhang Huai, and the other was Lei Ming.

However, it was clear that Zhang Huai's speed was much faster than Lei Ming's. Wielding his sword, he pounced on Lin Zhen while shouting angrily, "You little bastard, I'm going to chop you up!"

Lei Ming slowed down his steps. Although he was with Ouyang Yu, he now belonged to the Blood Hand Squad and had to give way to the older members.

Moreover, he was not entirely confident about dealing with Lin Zhen now.

Seeing Zhang Huai make a move, Zhao Liang and the others were also about to take action. Although it was not wise to have an all-out battle with the Blood Hand Squad here, they couldn't sit idly by and let Lin Zhen be at a disadvantage. After all, Zhang Huai was a War General, while Lin Zhen was still only at the early stage of a Level Eight Fighter.

As Shi Lei and Zhao Liang drew their swords, the opposing Blood Hand Squad members also took out their weapons.

Both sides' snipers set up their rifles, while the others were ready for battle. As soon as the fighting started, some would inevitably fall within a short period.

But Lin Zhen shouted, "Brother Zhao, you guys shouldn't move! I want to have a one-on-one duel with Zhang Huai."

If both sides were to engage in a full-scale battle today, Lin Zhen believed that the Demon Hunters wouldn't have the upper hand, as the opponent still had a Four-level War General. The outcome would certainly not be pleasant.

Hearing Lin Zhen's words, even the about-to-strike Zhang Huai paused for a moment, then burst into laughter, "This is ridiculously funny. A mere Seventh-level Warrior dares to challenge a War General like me in a one-on-one duel. Come on, Lin Zhen, let me teach you a lesson today. Everyone, stay out of this."

Zhao Liang was worried, "Lin Zhen, don't overestimate yourself."

"Brother Zhao, can you trust me just this once?" Lin Zhen looked at the Demon Hunter members.

The team members exchanged glances and nodded their heads. A one-on-one duel was a matter of a martial artist's honor. If they forcibly stopped it, the martial artist would have a hard time holding his head up in the future.

Meanwhile, the members from Blood Hand also halted their advances, apparently believing in Zhang Huai's inevitable victory.

Lin Zhen, holding the Black Dragon Spear, stood in front of Zhang Huai, "I deal with things swiftly. Since you're a War General, I want to make a small request. Do you dare to accept it?"

Zhang Huai didn't immediately agree, but cautiously asked, "What request?"

"One minute! Our battle will only last for one minute. Within one minute, if I lose, I'll unconditionally give you 20 million and cripple one of my arms as compensation for Ouyang Yu. If you lose, you'll give me 20 million. Do you dare?"

Zhang Huai's eyes turned, "What if there's no winner after one minute?"

"Then we'll fight for another minute."

"Okay!"

Zhang Huai laughed, "Lin Zhen, you're truly foolish, challenging me to a bet. Within one minute, I can tear you apart. Everyone heard that clearly, right? This is Lin Zhen's own request, so none of the Demon Hunters should interfere!"

"None of the Blood Hand members should interfere either. One minute, fair and square!" Lin Zhen was firm and resolute.

"Alright! So it's settled. Lei Ming, record this, and start live streaming it on the web. I want all Ice City warriors to see the consequences of crossing me, Butcher Zhang Huai!"

Zhang Huai was extremely pleased with himself, considering Lin Zhen, a Seventh-level Warrior, to be no match for him. He believed that one minute would be more than enough to deal with Lin Zhen.

Lin Zhen also asked Zhao Liang and the others, "Brother Zhao, let's do a live stream as well. Let everyone see that none of us Demon Hunters are cowards!"

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 28: Chapter 28: 1-Minute Duel

Translator: 549690339

Although Zhao Liang and others were worried, Lin Zhen had made up his mind, and they couldn't say much more. They took out their phones and started the live broadcast.

Ye Tiancheng even gave Lin Zhen a thumbs up: "Lin Zhen, you've got guts. As long as you don't lose this duel too badly, you'll be my, Ye Tiancheng's, buddy in the future. Breaking an arm isn't a big deal, modern medicine can heal it. As for the 20 million, I'll help you gather it."

Shi Lei also nodded: "That's what I think too."

Gao Yan also said: "You have my temperament; as a martial artist, you should have this momentum."

Lin Zhen smiled at his teammates, apparently, his actions had received their approval.

Maybe in their eyes, Lin Zhen could only lose, but deep down, Lin Zhen knew that he would undoubtedly lose in a long-lasting battle. However, if it was only one minute, he might have a chance.

As a matter of fact, Zhang Huai was Lin Zhen's enemy in his previous life, and Lin Zhen had already simulated countless battles against Zhang Huai in his heart. He knew Zhang Huai's current strength, and he had a plan.

Taking off his coat and throwing it away, Lin Zhen wore a black tight-fitting vest, revealing steel-like muscles. He held the Black Dragon Spear in his hand and was ready for battle.

Zhang Huai also took off his shirt completely, revealing a black chest hair, combined with his scarred face, he looked terrifying.

The live broadcast had already started, and several posts appeared simultaneously.

"Gale vs. Dragon Slayer, Lin Zhen vs. Zhang Huai!"

"Demon Hunter squad's seventh-level warrior Lin Zhen challenges war general expert Zhang Huai, a one-minute duel, fight to the death without regrets!"

"Courage, confidence! The leader of Ice City's young generation is about to be born! A one-minute showdown!"

Several recorders quickly explained the rules of the one-minute duel, leaving no room for either side to back out.

As soon as the videos were posted online, countless martial artists were attracted within seconds. The comments were being refreshed quickly, with various opinions.

However, many people still believed that Lin Zhen was just arrogant. A seventh-level warrior challenging a first-level war general had precedents, but the outcomes were mostly the same, with the seventh-level warriors losing.

Even if someone happened to win, it was rare and only among famous geniuses in history.

Although Lin Zhen's customized potion had an excellent effect, he hadn't proven his strength yet and was not favored by people.

After all, having a high physical fitness and actual combat experience are different things.

Lin Zhen had no time to watch the online comments; his full focus was on Zhang Huai, who was across from him.

"Zhang Huai's strongest method of attack is his knife technique. I know that he practices the Blood War Knife Skill, which was created by a Dragon Slayer's powerhouses at the War God level. Although not a perfect knife skill, it is fierce and powerful."

"Zhang Huai is now in the early war general stage, and his temper is quite fierce. Now that he is having a one-minute duel with me, he will not waste time trying to defeat me in the shortest possible time. So I'm sure he will start with the Blood War Knife Skill to attack, while I need to take advantage of my long-range weapon, defend tightly at first, and hold on for half a minute to be successful. It's unrealistic to hold on for longer, after all, war generals can use Dark Force, which is difficult to resist."

With their minds set, the battle between the two began.

Just as Lin Zhen expected, Zhang Huai sneered at Lin Zhen and then suddenly rushed forward.

"You little bastard, let me show you the gap between a warrior and a war general. Don't be so arrogant in your next life!"

The machete in his hand was also produced by the technology department, with the same value as Lin Zhen's Black Dragon Spear. The machete swung down and broke the space with a piercing whistling sound.

Lin Zhen flicked the Black Dragon Spear in his hand, using the "pushing" technique to hit Zhang Huai hard.

A harsh sound of metal collision rang out, and Lin Zhen stepped back two paces, his palms slightly numb.

A ninth-level warrior could exert a force close to one thousand catties at most, and anything beyond that would be considered war general level.

Zhang Huai was a first-level war general; although he hadn't been in the war general stage for long, his strength exceeded one thousand catties due to the support of internal power.

Lin Zhen's eight hundred catties of force clashed with Zhang Huai, barely defended with the help of his long-range weapon.

Zhang Huai succeeded with one strike, laughed loudly, and launched a furious attack on Lin Zhen with his long knife.

"Lin Zhen is in danger!" Shi Lei and others began to feel nervous.

Lin Zhen's first move was only probing, and after feeling Zhang Huai's strength, he became more confident. Zhang Huai was strong but not invincible.

Taking a deep breath and pouring all of his strength into his arms, Lin Zhen's spear danced like a windmill, and he managed not to retreat half a step!

"Ding ding ding ding ding ding!"

Sparks flew in all directions, the scene was like blacksmithing, Zhang Huai's knife was fierce but not nimble enough, for a moment he couldn't break through Lin Zhen's defense.

"Damn kid! This is your thirst for poison, relying on a single breath to resist, when you run out of breath, let's see how you resist, ah yaya!"

Zhang Huai also got ruthless, swinging his knife wildly with one swipe after another. Although it consumed a lot of his energy, he believed that he could definitely last longer than Lin Zhen.

He didn't want to drag out a one-minute battle, it would be an insult to his War General Level reputation.

Suddenly, intense energy filled the surroundings, Lin Zhen's spear stirred up dust, and Zhang Huai's long knife made a whistling sound. The two were competing to see who would give up first.

Such an explosive fight immediately stirred up a frenzy online.

"This Lin Zhen is good, he's actually resisting a War General!"

"It's temporary, haven't you seen him not even catch his breath? Once this burst of energy passes, he probably won't be able to hold on."

"Yes, after all, he's only a warrior. It's too far-fetched for him to challenge a War General at this level. But, in my opinion, Zhang Huai's fierce attack consumes a lot of physical strength. I'm afraid he won't be able to hold on for long either."

"As long as he holds on until Lin Zhen is killed, that's enough. I bet Zhang Huai will kill Lin Zhen within a minute and I'll back it up with a post. If I'm wrong, I'll livestream myself eating shit."

"Waiting for the guy upstairs to eat shit."

Soon, more than twenty seconds had passed, and Lin Zhen was about to run out of breath.

"Hold on for another five seconds!"

Lin Zhen's face turned red, and relying on his strong willpower, he managed to hold on for another five seconds.

Finally, he took a deep breath, and with this breath, the speed of his spear defense slowed down.

"Haha! Kid, you can't take it anymore, can you? Die!"

Zhang Huai laughed loudly. The half-minute frenzy had left him very tired. After all, Lin Zhen had the advantage on defense, as well as using a longer weapon. However, he was confident that he could endure a little longer. Killing Lin Zhen was just a matter of time.

The long knife brought up a whip-like light, cutting diagonally downwards.

"Lin Zhen, be careful!" Zhao Liang and the others cried out anxiously. In their eyes, Lin Zhen might not be able to block this strike.

Lin Zhen really couldn't block it, but he still had a trump card up his sleeve.

That was his exceptional nerve response!

Lin Zhen was a Spiritual Mind Master, so his nerve response was already powerful. After taking the Genetic Potion, his Spiritual Power had advanced to Silver Middle Stage. Although he had just reached this stage, his actual nerve response had already surpassed most of the entry-level War Generals.

At least it was stronger than Zhang Huai's.

So this strike was not difficult for Lin Zhen to dodge. Just as the knife was about to reach his body, he slightly leaned sideways, narrowly avoiding the blade by a hair's breadth!

"Damn! That was a coincidence!"

Zhang Huai couldn't believe it; his supposedly sure-fire strike had missed. The slip-up made his movements hesitate slightly.

Lin Zhen would not pass up this opportunity. Although he was somewhat exhausted, he still kicked out a hidden leg at the bottom, hitting Zhang Huai's shinbone.

However, Lin Zhen seemed to have no strength left as the kick caused little damage. It only made Zhang Huai's leg ache and forced him to retreat several steps. This further infuriated Zhang Huai and also consumed another five or six seconds of time.

"Kid! Lie down for me, Blood War Seven Continuous Strikes!"

Ignoring the fact that he was also running out of strength, Zhang Huai used Blood War Knife Skill. The long knife attacked from various angles, Lin Zhen's heart was empty as he shifted left and right. Zhang Huai's gleaming knife was like a testing bullet, not untraceable in Lin Zhen's eyes; in fact, the speed was slower than a bullet.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!"

Lin Zhen's body dodged and twisted non-stop, occasionally making exaggerated angles, ingeniously avoiding the seven sequential attacks.

The most dangerous knife even grazed Lin Zhen's neck, cutting off a strand of his hair, but he was not harmed.

After seven strikes, Zhang Huai couldn't hold on any longer and had to withdraw his knife to catch his breath.

Watching the strand of hair flutter down, a faint smile appeared at the corner of Lin Zhen's mouth.

Another ten seconds passed, leaving less than ten seconds until the end of the minute.

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 29: Chapter 29: Victory

Translator: 549690339

The internet had already erupted with excitement, and many people couldn't believe that Lin Zhen had managed to hang on until now, especially after that last evasion. This kid's reflexes were truly outstanding.

However, most people still firmly believed that in the final ten seconds, Zhang Huai would definitely be able to kill Lin Zhen – after all, the gap in their realms was laid out clearly for all to see.

At this point, Lin Zhen made a surprising move.

Everyone saw Lin Zhen's legs go weak, seemingly unable to support his weight, and he looked like he was about to collapse.

Zhang Huai hadn't caught his breath yet and initially planned to wait for a moment of recovery before delivering a heavy blow to Lin Zhen. However, upon seeing this opportunity, his fighting instinct made him act instantly.

"Triple Chain Strike!"

Three ferocious, consecutive slashes rained down. This was the last of Zhang Huai's strength – he wanted to finish Lin Zhen off all at once.

"Clang! Clang!"

Lin Zhen once again raised his spear to withstand the first two blows, the powerful impact causing him to keep retreating. When the third slash came down, he suddenly sidestepped, taking advantage of Zhang Huai's own force, and caused the last strike to miss its mark.

Zhang Huai's strike fell empty, and he stumbled forward a few steps.

Only three seconds were left on the clock!

While retreating, Lin Zhen used the tail of his spear to prop up against the ground, leveraging the flexibility of the spear to bounce back, like a pole vaulter's pole.

With the help of this force, Lin Zhen let out an angry roar, and the power of the spear in his hand suddenly surged.

A violent gale appeared out of nowhere, whipping Zhang Huai's hair into a straight line.

"First Form of the Nine Layers Spear River – Gale!"

The moment of retaliation had arrived!

Zhang Huai could only see a flickering light in front of him. Within it, a black spear pierced through like a venomous dragon, heading straight for his throat!

"Such a sharp spear technique and meticulous strategy — I have no choice but to face this move head-on!"

He never dreamed that Lin Zhen could push him to this point!

At that moment, Zhang Huai finally realized that he had fallen into a trap.

Lin Zhen had calculated everything; his last state of exhaustion was faked, taking advantage of Zhang Huai's urgency to lure him into making a mistake.

If it hadn't been for the one-minute agreement, Zhang Huai believed that he would have been able to kill Lin Zhen. However, Lin Zhen had first fiercely resisted with the advantage of his long-ranged weapon, then dodged with his outstanding reflexes, quickly exhausting Zhang Huai's strength.

The last-second counterattack was timed to perfection, right when Zhang Huai's old strength was depleted and his new strength hadn't formed yet. It was indeed difficult to resist at this point, not to mention the apparent power of this attack.

Facing Lin Zhen's long-planned attack, Zhang Huai still displayed the abilities of a War General warrior. Relying on Dantian's internal power, he held the sword horizontally with all the remaining strength in his body, pushing with both hands, hoping to deflect this spear attack!

"Screech!"

The shrill sound of metal clashing drew out a long note, making everyone present frown.

A series of sparks flew from the spearhead to the tail. In the end, Lin Zhen's strength was still no match for Zhang Huai, who managed to evade the lethal strike to his throat. However, the spear still pierced into Zhang Huai's shoulder, causing blood to splatter everywhere.

The spear penetrated deep into his flesh, almost piercing clean through Zhang Huai's shoulder!

Zhang Huai was injured!

With just three seconds left before the end of the battle, Lin Zhen managed to make a last-ditch counterattack, wounding Zhang Huai with a single spear thrust!

However, the battle was not over yet – everyone could see the danger that Lin Zhen was in.

Since the two fighters were too close, with Lin Zhen's weapon being a long spear, it was essentially useless in close combat. If Zhang Huai were to counterattack with a single stroke of his blade, Lin Zhen would likely have nowhere to dodge.

The internet had become eerily quiet – things were happening too fast, giving no time to write or leave voice messages.

Zhang Huai also realized this, and although he had been struck by the spear, the wound wasn't fatal, and there was still time. He just needed to draw back his blade, and he could finish Lin Zhen with a single cut.

Intent on acting, he made a sudden move to withdraw his blade.

There's a saying that one's habitual thinking can get them killed. In studying weapons for so long, Zhang Huai had forgotten that a Martial Artist's fists were also weapons.

Lin Zhen was more decisive than him. The moment the two grew closer, Lin Zhen had already abandoned the Black Dragon Spear in his hand and threw a fierce punch at Zhang Huai's face.

With their faces inches apart, Zhang Huai had no way to dodge while holding the sword, and Lin Zhen's fist struck him squarely in the face.

"Take this!"

"Ugh!"

His head jerked back, and in that instant, he saw his own blood spurt into the sky.

Before he could react, Lin Zhen's second attack arrived.

This time, however, Lin Zhen didn't use his fist. Instead, he swung his arm round and delivered a heavy slap to Zhang Huai's face.

"This slap is a lesson for you – never lay a hand on ordinary people!"

"Smack! "

Eight hundred jin of power in a slap sent Zhang Huai's ears ringing, his head spinning, and half of his face instantly swelling.

As soon as his right hand fell, his left hand came up again.

"This slap tells you that if you look down on others with contempt, you should be prepared to be beaten like a wet dog!"

"Smack!"

Both sides of his face swelled up, and before Zhang Huai could roar in retaliation, a punch to his abdomen swallowed his anger back inside.

"Wham!"

Lin Zhen hit Zhang Huai's mouth with a fist, knocking out two front teeth.

He knew Zhang Huai would recover quickly, so he had to seize every second. "This punch tells you that if you spout nonsense, be careful of your own teeth!"

"Ah….!" Zhang Huai was going crazy.

"Crack! "

Lin Zhen landed one more punch at Zhang Huai's mouth, closing it shut. "Ah, your mother's head! Even a dog barking is better than your noise!"

Blood, snot, and tears flowed down his face. Zhang Huai was furious and desperately tried to draw his sword to counterattack. He was a war general martial artist with Dark Force. Lin Zhen's punches wouldn't kill him. All he needed was one chance, just one chance!

Lin Zhen seemed to know this too, but he couldn't continue any longer. He grabbed the shaft of the Black Dragon Spear and pulled it back, executing a Back Horse Spear move!

And indeed, Zhang Huai was tough enough. Despite suffering consecutive heavy blows, he still had some clarity left. He hated Lin Zhen to the core. Shaking his shoulder slightly, he held the sword horizontally, ready to withstand Lin Zhen's spear and kill him with a single strike.

Lin Zhen knew Zhang Huai's intentions, but he chose to use the spear anywvay. He had calculated everything.

"Clang! "

A sword deflected Lin Zhen's spear. The person who intervened was Du Yanhu.

"Why did you step in?" Lin Zhen asked angrily.

"Captain, why are you stopping me from killing Lin Zhen?"

Du Yanhu glared at Zhang Huai coldly: "Do you want to shame our team even more? This is being broadcasted live, and countless people are watching. The time is already up."

"Ah! Time… What time? I… DAMMIT! I'm not resigned!"

Zhang Huai's hand holding the sword was trembling. He had recovered a bit, but he had suffered a great loss. Although he still had the strength to fight, he had forgotten that he was currently betting with Lin Zhen, and there was a one-minute time limit.

"Swallow your pride! Remember Zhang Huai, losing face on your own is one thing, but you're a member of our Blood Hand Squad. As long as we're alive, there will be plenty of chances for revenge. We can't afford to lose face with you in front of this live streaming."

Once he finished speaking, Du Yanhu ignored Zhang Huai and turned to Lin Zhen: "Lin Zhen, I have to admit that you're pretty good. As a level seven warrior, few can do what you've done. We'll keep our promise and transfer $20 million to you immediately. But remember this; you've made enemies with Blood Hand Squad."

"From the moment I took action, I was well aware of the consequences," Lin Zhen fearlessly faced Du Yanhu, the level four war general.

In fact, Lin Zhen was at the end of his rope at this moment. If he didn't expose his spiritual power, he would never be able to defeat Zhang Huai.

If he used his spiritual power, he might have a chance to kill Zhang Huai, but it was just a possibility. Moreover, he didn't want to expose himself yet.

Doing this much was enough. He would find plenty of time to play with Zhang Huai later.

Du Yanhu took Zhang Huai's phone and asked directly, "What's the password?" "594250," Zhang Huai reluctantly said a number.

Du Yanhu was speechless for a moment. "I… am… two five oh! DAMMIT! Your passwords are set so stupidly! It's being live-streamed, you idiot. Being on the same team with you is embarrassing. Lin Zhen, state your account number, and I'll transfer the money now."

Lin Zhen gave his account number, and soon, $20 million in cash was transferred, and he now had $30 million in his account.

This $20 million was no small number for Zhang Huai, a junior war general. Losing so much to Lin Zhen made his eyes turn red.

"Let's go, Demon Hunter Team. We'll meet again someday." Leaving a parting sentence, Du Yanhu took his squad and the injured Ouyang Yu away.

As for the gangsters, he didn't even spare them a glance.

Only after the opponents disappeared did Lin Zhen's body tremble. The battle had drained him physically and mentally.

Nevertheless, he looked at Zhao Liang and the others with a smile. "I won! I think I even broke through to level eight."

"Yay! We won!"

Lin Zhen smiled, knowing that from this moment on, he had truly gained the recognition of the Demon Hunter Team and had officially become one of them..

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 30: Chapter 30: Becoming Famous

Translator: 549690339

If Lin Zhen's brawl with the Dragon Slayer in the bar earlier had given him a bit of fame, and his 99% gene potion enhancement shocked people, then his one-minute gamble with Zhang Huai today completely solidified his reputation and made people realize the extent of his abilities.

A Seventh-level Warrior challenging a War General was almost certainly doomed to defeat, but Lin Zhen managed to win.

One shot pierced Zhang Huai's shoulder, and his nose was crushed, his face bloody. Lin Zhen, on the other hand, remained unscathed, and no one believed that he had lost.

First, the internet was quiet for three seconds, and then it exploded.

"Heavens! What did I just see? Lin Zhen's strength is so monstrous; he actually managed to beat Zhang Huai. Are the students so strong now?"

"I want the spear technique Lin Zhen just used. Why haven't I ever seen it before? Even through the screen, it seemed like I could feel the gale coming at me. That spear strike was almost impossible to dodge. If it wasn't for Zhang Huai's slightly stronger power, Lin Zhen could have made him kneel with just one shot."

"Compared to his spear technique, I'm more impressed with Lin Zhen's evasive skills. Zhang Huai's continuous fierce attacks didn't even touch a single hair of Lin Zhen. How amazing is his nerve response?"

"You can't say not a single hair was touched. Lin Zhen lost a strand of hair, but it was useless; the loss of those few hairs didn't affect his combat power at all."

"The captain of the Blood Hand squad is disgusting, actually intercepting Lin Zhen's final shot. Otherwise, Zhang Huai would be singing 'Conquer' right now."

"Does the Demon Hunter squad still accept members? I want to join Lin Zhen as a teammate."

"Am I the only one who thinks Lin Zhen's final slap on Zhang Huai's mouth was incredibly fast and cool?"

"Lin Zhen GG, I am a 17-year-old reporter at the Base City News Bureau, my measurement is xxxx, please knock me down and let me bear your children… ."

However, most of the praise for Lin Zhen came from student martial artists who hadn't yet ventured out to hunt and had plenty of time to spend online. In contrast, experienced Martial Artists who often ventured outside didn't take Lin Zhen very seriously. Some voices of rebuttal soon drowned in the sea of praise.

Ye Tiancheng shook his phone in front of Lin Zhen: "Kid, you've really made a name for yourself. Even our Demon Hunter squad has become famous because of you. I posted a thread, and I've already got over 10,000 new followers on my account!"

Shi Lei was even more delighted: "Come on, let's go out and celebrate tonight. We'll eat and drink to our heart's content at Millennium Time. We'll celebrate gaining Lin Zhen, the super potential stock. But I won't pay for the expenses. Lin Zhen has won 30 million in two bets, so we're going to splurge."

Lin Zhen, who had defeated Zhang Huai in a head-to-head battle, had relieved a lot of his past-life frustration and was filled with anticipation for the future.

In high spirits, he laughed: 'Well, I guess I'll play the rich man this time. Today

I'll drink with you all until I pass out."

The Demon Hunter squad members all piled into the car, no longer as serious and reserved as when they first met. They each showed their true nature, having clearly recognized Lin Zhen.

The two police officers drove away, while no one gave a second glance to the thugs Lin Zhen had defeated.

Without the protection of Zhang Huai and his associates, nobody would bother Lin Zhen over the deaths of these thugs.

After the feast, which cost Lin Zhen more than half a million, he enjoyed a taste of celebrity treatment. Many students actively approached him for autographs and photos, earning him countless eye-rolls from Ye Tiancheng.

Drinking from morning until night, Lin Zhen was somewhat dizzy when he finally returned to Jiangbei Villa by taxi. He slept soundly the whole night.

The next morning, Lin Zhen woke up and had breakfast with his parents, who were unaware of his fight. As non-martial artists, they couldn't access the Martial Artist forum and see the posts about the incident.

Lin Zhen got a call from Zhao Liang early in the morning, informing him that he could rest at home for the day and meet at the Martial Arts Hall at 7 a.m.

tomorrow. The Demon Hunter squad was heading out to the Wilderness Area.

Lin Zhen agreed. The destiny of a Martial Artist was to fight incessantly. Now,

Martial Artists were at a disadvantage compared to monsters. Although Base City had an army guarding it, the situation was still grim, and the government encouraged Martial Artists to venture out and hunt monsters.

Martial Artists needed a lot of money, better equipment, better weapons, and a better quality of life. Hunting monsters was the fastest way to make money.

Monster meat was edible and highly nutritious, their skin could be turned into bulletproof vests, bones could be used as medicine, and items like teeth and horns could be made into weapons. Even some monsters had crystals inside their bodies, which were essential for concocting genetic potions and other valuable items.

Whether it was the military, a martial arts academy, or Base City, they would all buy monster corpses, with fixed prices for each type.

As a martial artist, one would typically hunt once, return to earn money, rest and practice for a while, and then venture out again, repeating the cycle.

In Ice City Base City, there were about a thousand martial artist squads venturing out. The Demon Hunter squad wasn't outstanding among them and was even relatively weak, as the members' individual strengths were on the lower side.

Although Gale was the top Martial Arts Academy, it didn't mean that every squad was strong. Each academy had elite squads with highly skilled members. Squads like the Demon Hunters could only be considered lower-class.

For example, the Blood Hand Squad of the Dragon Slayers wasn't an elite squad either, but its overall strength was slightly stronger than that of the Demon Hunters.

After ending his call with Zhao Liang, Lin Zhen received a call from Meng Dong.

"Lin Zhen, I successfully used the customized potion!"

"Really? That's great! Congratulations! How's the effect?" Lin Zhen wasn't surprised; Meng Dong had also chosen private customization in his previous life, which had helped him make a name for himself as a third-class student.

"Of course, I'm not as good as you, but it's still pretty good. My overall qualities have improved by 76%, and the martial arts school has already signed me up as a second-tier student. Haha, now I'm also a senior student at the early stage of the seventh level!"

"Great! That's worth celebrating. Where are you?"

"I was thinking the same thing. I saw a newly opened restaurant called Flying Bird Fragrance Bar downstairs of the An Group buildings today. Their specialty is mutated birds. Let's check it out."

"OK, I'll be there soon."

Lin Zhen hung up the phone, planning to take a day off and go out for a walk. For students who have taken genetic potion in the martial arts school, there's

Martial Artists' team. The Wilderness Area is the best training ground.

However, he didn't immediately go out. He first made some purchases online.

First, he bought protection, a set of mutated deer leather clothes, trousers, and boots.

Within the wilderness area, there are many things that pose a threat to a martial artist, not necessarily large mutated beasts, such as hedgehogs, snakes, rats, etc. Some have long-range attack abilities, or carry viruses, so necessary protection is vital.

After spending more than a million for a set of protection, Lin Zhen also ordered two cars.

A bulletproof off-road car worth more than 5 million and a 4 million bulletproof sports sedan.

He would drive the off-road car himself, while the sports sedan was for his parents.

Now it's convenient to order a car, especially for martial artists, as there's no need for much paperwork. You pay, and the seller will deliver the car with a full tank of gas within half an hour.

Besides these, Lin Zhen spent some more money to buy many small items for hunting. Lin Zhen had a knowledge far beyond others. With this point alone, he could do many things others couldn't.

In a short while, the car and a large bag of small items arrived. Lin Liye and his wife couldn 't stop smiling. They didn't expect not only to live in a villa but also have such great cars. Their son has really made it.

Thirty million had become twenty million in the blink of an eye, and Lin Zhen didn't plan on spending any more money.

He now started to save money because he knew that soon, a ground-breaking product would come to light.

It's the result of years of research on meteorites collected from meteor showers by the technology department. This meteorite is called Void Stone, and after being refined by Star Realm experts, it can make a ring capable of holding objects called a Space Ring.

The technology department has been researching meteorites for many years, gradually discovering some of their secrets and developing high-tech products like the Space Ring, but they still haven't truly understood meteorites.

Only someone like Lin Zhen, who came back from the future, knows the great wealth hidden in these meteorites and how helpful it is for a martial artist's cultivation.

For example, the Space Ring has its own space, which is a vacuum state that can hold non-living items.

This time, the technology department has developed small Space Rings with three cubic meters of space inside. With merely that, the selling price of a Ring has reached 200 million.

As soon as these rings hit the market, they triggered a buying frenzy, and in the later stages, the price soared even more, making it hard to buy one for even 500 million.

Lin Zhen calculated that there was about a month left before the Space Ring went on sale. He had to have 200 million by then.

After saying goodbye to his parents, Lin Zhen drove his new off-road vehicle out of the villa area.

Just as he was leaving, Meng Dong called again: "Where are you, Lin Zhen?"

"On my way, what's up?"

"Hurry up! Guess who I saw at the Flying Bird Fragrance Bar? "

"Who?"

"An Ning! There's a man shamelessly pestering her. You need to hurry up. I overheard their conversation, and it seems An Ning might be the lady of the An family."

PS: If you don't understand the realm divisions in this book, you can check out the related introduction of the work.

Thank you again for your rewards. Xin Ou is promoted to Hall Master, and there will be reward-added updates after being listed. The initial plan is to add one chapter for the Sect Master and two chapters for the Alliance Master..

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 31: Chapter 31 Saying Goodbye to An Ning

Translator: 549690339

Now, apart from Base City and the military, the strongest forces belong to the various martial arts halls, followed by the major families.

An Group is a large conglomerate encompassing pharmaceuticals, military industry, media, hotels, and other industries. The group's assets are worth hundreds of billions, making it one of the top three wealthy groups in Ice City.

An Ning is the young mistress of the An Group. Lin Zhen was aware of this, but in his previous life, he only knew about it a year later. It's clear that something changed in this life.

An Ning was the only girl Lin Zhen had ever loved. In his previous life, he remembered feeling sorry for An Ning when she did not take the physical exam for graduation. However, he later learned that it wasn't that An Ning couldn't take the exam, but rather, she simply didn't need to.

As the young mistress of the An family, An Ning is a billionaire who does not need to struggle for a living. Besides, An Ning herself is very powerful.

An Ning is a Spiritual Mind Master!

The first person to discover this secret was Ouyang Yu. This kid indeed had some keen observation – he was the first to notice that An Ning possessed spiritual power, so he gave her a potion for spiritual power. Unfortunately, An Ning didn't look him in the eye, and his potion was never given out.

When An Ning's identity was later revealed – a stunningly beautiful rich lady, and a leading figure among martial artists and a Spiritual Mind Master no less – it created an image of an unreachable person, causing others to keep their distances.

In his previous life, Lin Zhen had no chance to be with An Ning. He never even dared confess his love for her. After Ice City Base City was attacked by monsters, he lost contact with An Ning. Until the time he left Earth, he never heard from An Ning again.

The most probable explanation was that An Ning stayed in Ice City Base City forever.

This time, he wouldn't permit such a thing to happen again.

He drove straight to the front of the Flying Bird Fragrance Bar, parked the car, and entered the bar.

Meng Dong was in a corner, head down and acting sneakily like a thief. Lin Zhen walked over and before he could say anything, Meng Dong seated him down.

"Lin Zhen, look over that corner, An Ning is with a handsome guy. I recognize that fellow, he's often on the cover of financial magazines. He's the young master of the Wan Hao Group, Li Tianhao, and it looks like he's pursuing An Ning."

"Wan Hao Group? Li Wanfeng's group?"

"Yes, Li Wanfeng is this Li Tianhao's father. Both his parents are War Gods, and although he's about our age, he doesn't seem to be a martial artist yet."

Looking over, Lin Zhen indeed saw a young man holding a bouquet of flowers and talking to An Ning in a corner.

An Ning seemed somewhat impatient, but she didn't leave and remained there in silence.

Lin Zhen patted Meng Dong's shoulder: "Let's go and take a look."

"What's wrong with the two of us?"

"That guy is very rich, we…"

"Meng Dong, you are now a senior student of the Gale. Do you still need to be timid?"

Meng Dong seemingly hadn't adjusted his mentality yet. Hearing Lin Zhen say this, he realized that he wasn't an ordinary person anymore. Suddenly, he gained confidence and stood up with Lin Zhen.

The two walked over to An Ning's table. Lin Zhen took the initiative to greet her, "Hi, An Ning."

"Lin Zhen? What are you doing here?"

Seeing Lin Zhen appear, An Ning's beautiful eyes immediately lit up, overflowing with surprise and joy.

"Today is Meng Dong's lucky day. He successfully consumed his personalized potion. We came out to have a few drinks and didn't expect to run into you. You don't mind joining us, do you?"

"That's great! I know that success with a personalized potion isn't easily achieved. Congratulations to Meng Dong. I happen to be free, so I'll join you for a drink."

Saying this, An Ning pulled out a chair. Lin Zhen immediately sat down next to her.

Meng Dong, with no hesitation, said to Li Tianhao, "Buddy, scoot over and give me some space."

Li Tianhao looked at these two uninvited guests with disgust. He was upset that they were interrupting his moment.

Especially the one named Lin Zhen, what gave him the right to sit next to An Ning? He himself could only sit across from her, and judging by An Ning's reactions, she seemed to have a favourable impression of him.

In Li Tianhao's heart, Lin Zhen's threat suddenly rose several levels.

However, Li Tianhao, who had seen big scenes, despite feeling disgust in his heart, did not want to reveal it in front of An Ning. As the young master of a large corporation, he naturally had ways to make these two unenlightened guys lose face.

Discarding his disgust, Li Tianhao put on a smile and asked An Ning, "Ah Ning, are these two your classmates?"

An Ning snorted from her nose: "Yes, they were my classmates in high school, and please, Mr. Li, just call me by my name."

"Oh, it's fine. Our two families are so familiar, you've been like my sister since childhood, naturally different from others."

After finishing speaking, Li Tianhao looked at Lin Zhen: "From your conversation, you're martial artists?"

"Yes, we're from Gale Martial Arts Hall." Meng Dong said candidly, knowing that Lin Zhen liked An Ning and that An Ning seemed to also have a good opinion of Lin Zhen. As Lin Zhen's good friend, he naturally needed to speak for him at this moment.

"Oh! Gale Martial Arts Hall, I'm very familiar with it. Our Wan Hao Group has hired many martial artists who have retired from the martial arts school. Among them, there are quite a few from Gale. You may not know some of them, but there's one you should definitely be aware of."

"Who?"

"Do you know Old Hu? Hu Yifei, he accepted our group's invitation yesterday, prepared to leave the martial arts hall to join the Wan Hao Group as the vice-captain of the security team."

"Old Hu is quitting the martial arts school?" Both Meng Dong and Lin Zhen were taken aback. Of course, they knew Old Hu, the one who went to the First High School to recruit students and discovered Fu Chengya and others.

However, the performances of Fu Chengya and others at the martial arts school were completely overshadowed by Lin Zhen and Meng Dong. Today, after Meng Dong had his private customization success, Old Hu's popularity was once again eclipsed by Zhao Liang

They never expected that Old Hu was considering leaving the martial arts school, and they had no clue about this piece of news.

Seeing the expressions of Lin Zhen and Meng Dong, Li Tianhao became more proud. He leaned back in his chair, tapping the table with his fingers, "Well, you martial artists, although you might seem powerful and lofty to ordinary people, to us you're just ordinary. Firstly, both my parents are War God level martial artists. Coupled with the fame of our Wan Hao Group, as long as we offer a sufficient price, won't you also just come running? Martial artists are also commodities. In this world, there is nothing money cannot buy."

Meng Dong seemed to have been stunned by Li Tianhao's words. In his eyes, martial artists of Old Hu's level were unattainable, yet they could be poached and leave the martial arts school. This Li Tianhao's influence was too formidable.

An Ning glanced at Lin Zhen anxiously, afraid that Lin Zhen might get angry with his opponent's words. She wanted to speak up for Lin Zhen, but didn't know what to say.

However, Lin Zhen just smiled: "You can't say that you're completely wrong. People are all different. There will always be some martial artists who give up their pursuit for money, but one thing will never change. Such martial artists will never reach the peak. They have lost the spirit of a martial artist. True geniuses would never do such a thing. In my eyes, such martial artists are no longer martial artists, they are merely slaves to money. Even if their strength is strong, it is meaningless."

Unexpectedly rebutted by Lin Zhen, a rookie who was only a student-level martial artist, Li Tianhao's face changed. Then he sneered: "So you consider yourself a genius."

"I wouldn't dare to say that, but I wouldn't say I'm bad either." Lin Zhen rebutted without hesitation.

"Okay, I really didn't expect someone to call themselves a genius. Well, you're a student, right? I'll let you see now what a student-level genius is."

Upon saying that, Li Tianhao pulled out his phone and made a call, saying only a few words: "I'm at the Flying Bird Fragrance Bar, come over." Meng Dong couldn't help asking: "Who did you call?"

"Hehe, don't worry. You're students, I won't call a War General level martial artist to bully you. Let me show you what a genius student is, and how they still work for our Wan Hao Group. Have you heard of the Blue Sky Martial Arts Hall?"

"Yes, it ranks ninth in Ice City."

"Although the Blue Sky is ranked ninth, there's a genius emerging this year, Ma Dong. He's studying martial arts with the help of our Wan Hao Group. He took the Genetic Potion with an excellent rating, and now he's my personal bodyguard, currently a Level Nine Warrior. When he arrives, you can have a good discussion."

Meng Dong changed color. An excellent-grade Level Nine Warrior was practically the peak of warriors. Such a person surely had more potential than Old Hu, but to think he'd also become the lapdog of some rich guy.

Seeing Meng Dong's expression, Li Tianhao, understanding the situation, felt smug and continued: "Ah Ning, you probably don't know about the life of martial artists, but I have a group of martial artists working as servants at home, so I know a little bit. These martial artists are risking their lives for a little money, fighting monsters every day. They might make a little fortune if they are lucky and find a lone monster, but if not, they may be eaten by monsters and not even their bones will be left. So, when choosing a spouse, martial artists are the least reliable. That's why, even though I already have the strength of a Level Three War General, I don't want to take the Genetic Potion. I prefer to manipulate everything behind the scenes."

"Just take Ma Dong for example. If it wasn't for our Wan Hao Group helping him, he would have starved to death on the streets long ago. But with our help, he succeeded. Now, he is a Level Nine Warrior, he's still regarded as student-level, right? I wonder if the two of you can compare to him."

An Ning wasn't as ignorant about martial artists as Li Tianhao thought. Lin

Zhen knew that An Ning was already a Level Seven Warrior, and she was not

An Ning aranK tne spiritual Power Potion, she would soon promote to War General. Only, An Ning had not told anyone about this, so Li Tianhao had no idea.

In An Ning's view, Li Tianhao called this Ma Dong over just to undermine Lin Zhen's confidence. Lin Zhen was just a warrior, how could he surpass an excellent-grade Level Nine Warrior?

Even though Lin Zhen never said anything to An Ning, she didn't want Lin Zhen to be upset. Rushing with the heat of the moment, she grabbed Lin Zhen's hand: "Lin Zhen, let's go out for a walk."

Seeing the two holding hands, Li Tianhao's face immediately turned sour..

Report chapter Comments

Chapter 32: Chapter 32: Love Rival

Translator: 549690339

An Ning grabbed Lin Zhen's hand and realized how inappropriate her action was.

Her delicate pink face flushed crimson. She wanted to let go, but it would be awkward.

Lin Zhen was also startled for a moment, but in the next instant, he held An Ning's hand tightly and smiled at her, "An Ning, don't worry. We haven't eaten anything yet. Let's sit a little longer."

An Ning's mind was almost blank. She dizzily nodded and obediently sat down, even forgetting that her little hand was still being held by Lin Zhen's big hand.

Li Tianhao couldn't hold back his anger any longer, and the veins on his forehead were slightly bulging. He stared at Lin Zhen intently, "Lin Zhen, it seems like you didn't hear a word of what I just said."

"I heard it, but it doesn't make sense, so I didn't pay attention."

"You…Fine! You'd better let go of your hand right now, or you'll regret it later."

In Li Tianhao's heart, An Ning was his future wife. How could he tolerate her holding hands with Lin Zhen, this stinky brat? He stood up angrily, seeming ready to take action.

However, as soon as he got up, Meng Dong pushed him back down with a single hand.

"Sit down quietly. Can't you see they're in love?" Meng Dong bluntly said.

An Ning was already in a daze while holding Lin Zhen's hand, feeling as if her heart was pounding wildly. However, as soon as she heard Meng Dong mention being in love, she woke up immediately and hurriedly pulled her hand back from Lin Zhen's grasp.

Lin Zhen was left speechless, thinking that Meng Dong could be helpful sometimes, but other times, he only made matters worse.

Meng Dong's words further infuriated Li Tianhao. He could no longer control his anger and dialed a number on his phone. As soon as the call connected, he yelled, "Ma Dong, where the hell are you? Why aren't you here yet? Someone slapped me on the face. Come and cripple him for me!"

"Mm-hmm! It's just a Warrior Level guy. Don't tell me you can't handle it…

You're sure you can, right? Be here in a minute. Got it, I'm waiting."

Li Tianhao hung up and sneered at Lin Zhen, "Lin Zhen, since you're so blind, I'll have to grant your death wish. Once Dongzi arrives, you'll understand the true meaning of terror."

After speaking, Li Tianhao leaned back in his chair with a you're-dead-for-sure expression.

"Lin Zhen…" An Ning was worried.

"It's okay, Dongzi, let's order some food. I'm hungry." Lin Zhen was not at all concerned.

Meng Dong also got up to call the waiter and ordered some food. Just then, the door opened, and a sharp-looking young man strode in.

"Bro Hao, who dared to mess with you? Just watch how I'll cripple him!"

"Here, Ma Dong, come here." Li Tianhao immediately perked up and gestured Ma Dong over.

Ma Dong strode over, and Li Tianhao pointed at Lin Zhen, "It's this guy. He's from the Gale Martial Arts Hall. You don't have to worry about Gale. They won't turn against our Wan Hao Group just for the sake of a mere student. I'll cover your back if anything goes wrong."

"Bro Hao, since you said so, I'll go all out. But you'd better take that beauty out of here first. In case I wreck this bar and hurt you guys."

Li Tianhao immediately said to An Ning, "Ah Ning, martial artists can be violent when they fight. You should come out with me and let these barbarians handle it."

An Ning gave Li Tianhao a cold glance and instead moved closer to Lin Zhen. She didn't say anything, but her actions spoke volumes.

"Ungrateful! Ma Dong, do it."

After saying that, Li Tianhao left his seat, not wanting to get caught in the crossfire.

Seeing an opponent come to his doorstep, Lin Zhen stood up and said to Meng

Dong, "Dongzi, watch over An Ning. I'll take care of this guy."

"Don't worry, I won't let a single hair on my sister-in-law get hurt."

Lin Zhen nodded and addressed Ma Dong, "By being an accomplice to a wicked person, you deserve some lessons."

"Don't be so arrogant! I'm at the Level Nine Warrior Peak, about to be promoted to War General. Since advancing to Level Nine, I've never lost a fight against any Warrior level opponents. I really despise those who come from martial arts halls like you. Today, I'll let you…huh?"

Before Ma Dong could finish speaking, he suddenly looked at Lin Zhen with confusion, "I feel like I've seen you before…"

Lin Zhen snorted coldly, "I've never met you."

But Ma Dong didn't move; he stared at Lin Zhen's face with suspicion, examining it carefully for a while before his expression changed suddenly.

Li Tianhao, standing behind him, grew impatient and said, "Ma Dong, what the hell are you dragging your feet for? Hurry up and cripple this kid for me, I want one of his legs!"

At this moment, Ma Dong turned to Li Tianhao and said, "Brother Hao, is this Martial Artist's name Lin Zhen?"

"Yeah, his name is Lin Zhen. What, do you know him? Even if you do, it won't matter. Today, I don't care whose face I'm stepping on, you must cripple him for me."

"So, it's indeed Lin Zhen from Gale…"

Ma Dong took a deep breath, closed his eyes for a while, as if making a decision. He then turned to Li Tianhao and said, "Brother Hao, I don't think I

can help you with this matter. You'd better find someone more capable."

"Are you crazy? Do you realize what you're saying? Don't tell me there's nowhere else to go; even if there was, I wouldn't. You're getting paid by me, and if you can't even handle a common trainee, what use are you to me?" Li Tianhao stared at Ma Dong incredulously.

With a bitter expression, Ma Dong replied, "That's right, Brother Hao, I'm paid by you, but I should only do tasks within my capability, am I not? You got an opponent whom I simply can't beat. Isn't this just a disguised attempt to cripple me? If I get seriously injured by Lin Zhen, you'll probably kick me to the curb with one foot."

"What did you say? You can't beat Lin Zhen? Aren't you a Level Nine Warrior?

You can't even defeat a Level Eight?"

Not wanting to offend Li Tianhao too much, Ma Dong continued, "Brother Hao, you can ask around. Among the new generation of trainees in Ice City, who has a bigger reputation than Lin Zhen? It's not just about me being a Level Nine Warrior; even renowned War Generals were almost taken down by Lin Zhen with a single shot VOII think nov achievements at this level are ama7.inø? Hiq

abilities are privately customized with a 99% improvement rate – a record that nobody else in the country has. To let me fight against someone like him is like pushing me into a pit of fire."

"Is this kid really that strong?" Li Tianhao looked at Lin Zhen with disbelief and then back at Ma Dong, "I don't care. If I'm paying you, you'll fight for me."

Ma Dong's expression turned solemn, "Brother Hao, money can't solve everything between Martial Artists. What we value most is strength. I'm not with the Wan Hao Group solely for the money; a big part of it is because I know your father, Li Wanfeng, is one of the War God Powerhouses, which guarantees security for the group. If your family were just ordinary businessmen, forgive me for being blunt, but I wouldn't be interested in joining no matter how much money you offered. Without a strong Martial Artist backing you, the foundation is shaky, and any powerful foe could destroy the group overnight. So, Brother Hao…can you not always bring up money? If you keep using money to pressure me, I'll have no choice but to resign."

Ma Dong's words left Li Tianhao stunned. As the heir to the group, he had the protection of his parents, who were both War God-level, and he had more money than he could ever spend, still, he had never encountered such a situation before.

Thanks to his parents' training since childhood, he had already reached Level Three Warrior Peak and was facing the crucial step of taking the Genetic Potion.

His father, Li Wanfeng, wanted him to take a privately customized potion with a success rate of nearly 60%.

Since Li Wanfeng himself had taken a privately customized potion and Li Tianhao was his son, inheriting the same genes made it much easier to arrange for a similar potion. With similar genes between father and son, the success rate was naturally high, showcasing the advantage of being part of a martial arts family.

But even with a 60% success rate, Li Tianhao was too afraid to take the risk. He had suggested taking a generic potion but was rejected by Li Wanfeng, who believed his son should also become an excellent Martial Artist, and generic potions were simply not up to the task. Father and son had been at odds over this matter recently.

Li Tianhao was not only cowardly but also rebellious. Lately, he wanted to be a behind -the-scenes leader rather than a front-line Martial Artist. However, at this moment, he suddenly realized the importance of strength.

Ma Dong dared not face Lin Zhen, and no amount of money he gave would help. That was the embodiment of strength.

Lin Zhen only sat there unmoving, and his side had lost all face. Watching the mocking smile on Meng Dong's face, Li Tianhao felt as if there was a burning sensation on his face and didn't dare to look at An Ning anymore.

It turned out that the real reason he thought he was great was that he had good parents. People looked up to them, not him, Li Tianhao.

He liked An Ning, but she had never given him a pleasant look and yet allowed Lin Zhen to hold her hand. This tormented Li Tianhao deeply.

Today, the one who humiliated him was Lin Zhen, a humiliation he had never experienced before, and he had never hated anyone as much as he hated him. After staring at Lin Zhen for a while, Li Tianhao suddenly turned around and left the bar..

Report chapter Comments