Chapter 649: Another Breakthrough! Sixth Tier Upper-Stage!

"The Holy Church's celebration?"

Xu Jingming raised his sword-like eyebrows. "What's that for?"

"I came all this way. You're not going to make me stand here and talk, are you?"

Catherine blinked her eyes, teasingly saying:

"But I can let you in on a little secret— if you attend this celebration, you'll definitely benefit."

"Talk if you want, don't if you don't." Xu Jingming lifted his eyelids, speaking firmly.

Catherine froze at his words.

As the Divine Maiden, where had she not been revered by thousands? When had she ever been treated with such disdain?

Yet here she was, needing to beg Xu Jingming to attend.

"How about I take you to a café?"

Catherine bit her red lips lightly, speaking with a hint of annoyance.

"That's more like it."

Xu Jingming nodded and instructed Xia Lan beside him:

"Xia Lan, when you have time, investigate who those media people were just now."

Once you identify them, deposit 100, 00 Blue Star Credits into each of their accounts under our martial arts school's name."

"Later, go to the headmaster for reimbursement."

Xu Jingming didn't know many mentors in the Elite Training Camp, and he had no interest in dealing with them.

So half a month ago, he appointed Xia Lan as his mentor assistant to handle his affairs.

Xia Lan's actual authority was roughly equal to that of a regular mentor in the camp.

Paying the media was naturally meant to encourage better coverage of the event.

"Understood."

Xia Lan nodded and quickly went to carry out the task.

"Huh? Thunder Martial Arts School just deposited money into my account?"

"I just got it too."

"One hundred thousand Blue Star Credits—Thunder Martial Arts School really knows how to spend!"

"..."

Xia Lan acted swiftly.

Just minutes later, the media personnel still within the Thunder Martial Arts School compound received text messages confirming the deposit.

Surprised, they all marveled at Thunder Martial Arts School's generosity.

One hundred thousand Blue Star Credits meant little to high-tier adepts.

But for this group, mostly first-tier adepts,

or even awakening media personnel who weren't adepts at all, it was a fortune.

"This is what you call vision! This is true vision!"

"True. Working for George was no reward at all—just endure his arrogant attitude. I've had enough."

"We're all prodigies, yet how different are our manners?"

"..."

George's attitude toward these media people wasn't just arrogant—it was outright dismissal!

Each one of them looked down their noses, barked an order, and told them to come.

As if speaking another word would dirty their mouths.

After all, George was a seventh-tier Grandmaster, and the other trainees were all sixth-tier adepts.

It was natural for them to be arrogant toward these media people—they weren't from the same world.

But among people, comparison is the most dangerous thing.

Compared to George, Xu Jingming was stronger, younger, yet treated them with kindness.

He even deposited money directly into their accounts.

Compared to this, George's vision was pitifully small.

"Strong in power, kind in demeanor, yet ruthless toward enemies.

This Lei Di is truly a remarkable figure!"

Someone spoke out in admiration, drawing nods of agreement from the rest.

Although the transfer only bore the name "Thunder Martial Arts School" with no other details,

they understood Xu Jingming's intent: he wanted them to spread today's events further, as loudly as possible.

This would deliver the heaviest blow possible to the Holy Spirit Martial Arts School!

Clearly, this revealed Xu Jingming's meticulous planning and ruthless style.

They understood—but had no intention of stopping it.

After all, the Holy Spirit Martial Arts School wasn't theirs.

If it suffered a setback now, it had nothing to do with them.

It was George's own fault...

In an open-air café within the Thunder Martial Arts School compound.

Few customers were present; the midday sun bathed the entire café in a golden sheen.

It was winter, and the noon sunlight was not hot, but pleasantly warm.

"Tell me—what's so special about this celebration of yours?"

Xu Jingming sat on his chair, sipping coffee slowly.

Across from him sat Catherine.

Today she wore a simple T-shirt and a black short skirt.

Beneath the skirt, her long, beautiful legs were casually crossed, glowing dazzlingly white under the sunlight.

Catherine was still slightly pouting.

Hearing his question, she straightened her full chest and opened her lips proudly:

"Our Church's Holy Celebration occurs every six months.

During the celebration, you'll hear the divine gospel and truly witness a miracle!"

"A miracle?" Xu Jingming was surprised.

He never believed in gods; any so-called miracle was likely just a fabrication by high-tier adepts.

Yet Catherine's solemn expression made him curious.

Could there truly be a miracle?

"When is the celebration tomorrow?" Xu Jingming asked.

The Lunar New Year's Eve was the day after tomorrow—he still had time.

Since he had nothing else to do, he might as well go see what this so-called miracle was about.

"Tomorrow at 11 a. ., at Peter Square, right in the center of the city."

Catherine's eyes lit up as she replied quickly:

"I'll be on stage as a priestess tomorrow. You can come find me a bit earlier."

"Alright." Xu Jingming nodded.

After Catherine left, Xu Jingming had lunch, then returned to his villa.

Although he planned to relax these days, he wouldn't neglect his basic training.

"First, strengthen my physique."

Xu Jingming sat cross-legged on the training room floor, stripping off his shirt.

Brilliant golden lightning surged forth, slamming against his skin.

His upper body rapidly reddened, yet also grew tougher.

Xu Jingming spent two hours on the "Divine Thunder Indestructible Body," finishing his physical conditioning.

He then began practicing his energy cultivation method.

The ambient yuan energy was swallowed like a whale, rushing into Xu Jingming's body.

Continuously strengthening his flesh and spirit.

When he finished training over four hours later,

Xu Jingming was astonished to find a plus sign appearing next to his system panel's rank!

"So 650, 00 energy points are the threshold for advancement—I've just met the requirement for promotion through training!"

"Then let's advance immediately!"

With a thought, Xu Jingming slammed the upgrade button on the panel!

Energy points: -650, 00!

Rank: Sixth Tier Mid-Stage → Sixth Tier Upper-Stage!

【Physique】: Blood Qi → Blood Qi!

【Spirit】: He → He!