Chapter 111

Lin Qi's mind surfaced a data table.

It listed punch power and speed statistics for each realm, compiled by major Blue Star institutions from martial artist big data.

A martial artist at the lowest level of the second realm has a punch power of 1000 kg and a speed of 18 m/s.

The minimum punch power at the third realm is 2500 kg, with a speed of 36 m/s.

But by cultivating the Jin Gang Tiger Evolution Art, upon breaking into the third realm, one gains 3000 kg of punch power—500 kg more than an ordinary martial artist.

Speed increases by five meters per second.

This is a massive gap; in combat, a hundred kilograms of force can decide life or death.

Being one meter per second faster can defeat your opponent.

Of course, if one's physical foundation and innate talent are better, the increase in punch power and speed will be greater.

Lin Qi clenched his fist; the Jin Gang Tiger Evolution Art was already powerful enough, and with his innate talents—Dragon Essence, Tiger Vigor—and Steel Bones, Iron Muscles—

his punch power and speed at the third realm would be even more terrifying.

Thinking of this, he strode swiftly to the punch power tester.

Since breaking into the second realm, he hadn't tested his punch power in a long time; he only felt strong, but didn't know exactly how strong.

"Ding!"

As the switch flipped on, the tester's electronic screen lit up instantly.

"Huh."

Lin Qi began deep breathing, sensing his body's condition.

His spirit was full, his energy abundant—his current state was excellent, allowing him to unleash 100% of his true power.

"Huh~"

In an instant, Lin Qi's gaze sharpened, his body exploding into motion.

His muscles activated instantly, terrifying power erupting like a volcanic blast.

His spine, the Great Dragon, surged; two massive tendons coiled around it, lifting his entire fascia to the skin's surface, swelling taut.

Lin Qi clenched his fist, gathering power as his body's tendons tightened like springs.

The next instant, the stored force exploded, blasting outward along his tendons, his blood and qi vibrating, power converging in his arm.

His fist sliced through the air like a missile, forming a perfect whistle, stirring a gale as it slammed into the target.

"Bang!!"

"Boom!!"

The heavy punch made the target shake violently, unable to stop trembling from the force.

"Ding!"

Numbers flashed on the screen—"1703.4 kg!"

Lin Qi smiled at the sight.

He didn't need two more punches; his control over force was already precise—one punch was enough.

"Punch power: 1703.4 kg!"

This was his current punch power; when he first broke into the second realm, he had 1500 kg—the force of a thousand jin.

Now, after only a few days of cultivating the Jin Gang Tiger Evolution Art, his punch power had risen nearly 200 kg.

Though his innate talent contributed, the Evolution Art was the primary reason.

"If this continues, when I break into the third realm, my punch power will far exceed 3000 kg!"

"I'll possess punch power and speed far surpassing others of my realm."

Lin Qi then began testing his speed.

Moments later,

"Boom!!"

He became a cheetah, a whirlwind streaking past the finish line, braking sharply before the wall.

"Diiii!"

The tester flashed numbers—"23.5 m/s."

Lin Qi picked up his functional drink, took a sip, and smiled.

Punch power: 1703 kg!

Speed: 23.5 m/s.

This already far exceeded the punch power and speed of others in his realm, and he still possessed a gun technique far beyond ordinary martial artists.

In the future, he would gain the ability to challenge higher realms—second realm versus third realm was no fantasy.

Though he hadn't awakened any special ability, it was still shocking enough.

"Huh~"

Lin Qi picked up his long spear and began cultivating; this progress fueled his determination.

His future was limitless; his strength would only widen the gap between himself and ordinary martial artists.

…

Several days later

Chiqiong Martial Arts Gym, Chi Realm

In the empty arena, two figures clashed fiercely, weapons colliding and spraying sparks.

"Bang Bang!!"

One wore black combat gear, wielding a black long spear, his face hidden behind a mask. He swung the black spear with brutal, overwhelming force, his techniques wide and open, each strike carrying the weight of a thousand jin.

Like a collapsing mountain crashing down.

"Bang!"

His opponent, a man wielding a battle knife, blocked the spear strike—only to be blasted backward, retreating dozens of steps, arms numb, heart shocked:

"What the hell is this guy?"

"I'm rank 158 on the Chi List, he's only 105—how could the gap be this huge!"

As he hesitated, Lin Qi seized the opening, lunging forward like a cheetah.

Raising the black long spear high, his body coiled like a drawn bow, he brought it down with the weight of a mountain crushing down.

The Stone Spear Art's Third Killing Technique—Overlord Lifting the Cauldron!

The opponent's eyes widened, sensing the crushing pressure, his body instinctively raising his knife to block.

"Bang!!"

Weapon met weapon, the immense force slammed down—the opponent's legs couldn't bear it, his knees smashing into the ground.

"Crack!"

!

Both knees shattered instantly; Lin Qi surged his arm, driving the spear forward, piercing through the opponent's throat.

"Puh~"

Amidst blood, the opponent died, dissolving into nothingness.

【Yang Yang Jian, congratulations on your victory!】

【Points +3】

【Total Points: 1083】

【Rank: 105 → 104】

…

In his personal space, Lin Qi stared at his long spear and shook his head.

"My mastery of the Stone Spear Art is still insufficient—especially the third killing technique; my proficiency is lacking, I was 0.1 seconds too slow."

"Otherwise, the opponent wouldn't have had time to raise his knife—this spear art still needs more practice."

After a brief summary, Lin Qi looked at his panel.

His rank had risen another spot, now at 104.

Lately, Lin Qi had frequently logged into Chi Realm for matches.

But the quality of opponents hadn't matched the peak of his climb to the Moonlight tier.

Those social martial artists, with no money to be made, had all left.

Those remaining who wanted to climb higher had to keep matching, accumulating more wins.

Lin Qi shook his head; the opponents were too weak, his spear technique's progress had slowed.

After brief thought, he chose to log out.

…

"Ding!"

In the virtual lobby, Lin Qi stepped out of the virtual pod and walked toward the rest area, finding Jiang Tao, Guo Heng, Lu Xiang, and others there.

"Lin Lin Qi Ge!!" Seeing Lin Qi, Lu Xiang, Wu Feng, and Qiu Qiu Siying greeted him enthusiastically.

Functional drinks and fruit were already prepared.

"What are you talking about?" Lin Qi asked, sipping his drink.

Jiang Tao shook his head with a wry smile: "Lin Lin Qi Ge, I just matched against Han Shan from Beijiang Province, ranked 9th on the Chi List."

"That guy is too strong—we're both in the Moonlight tier, I'm rank 158, so our strength should be similar."

"He's known for defense, yet I couldn't even block his three strikes—I got killed outright!"

"Han Shan's spear technique has definitely broken through to Second Stage, Initial Level," Jiang Tao finally said firmly.

"Second Stage, Initial Level!" Lu Xiang and the other two were stunned.

Lin Qi also furrowed his brow; Second Stage, Initial Level, converted to panel data, meant over 30% of Second Stage.

He himself had just broken through to 20% of Second Stage, meaning that the expert named Han Shan was at least 10% stronger than him.

The gap was larger than he had imagined.

Ninth place was already this strong.

Then what about the top five—or even the top three?

The top three positions had never changed; their strength could only be even more terrifying.

It was common knowledge that the top three and the top ten were two different tiers.

And he, at 104th place, still had a huge gap from the top-tier experts. Lin Qi realized here that he still had to work harder.

Whether it was blood qi or martial skill, he still had a long way to go.

"By the way, the Chi Realm is holding a competition!"

Guo Heng, who had been scrolling on his phone beside him, suddenly said.

Lin Qi snapped back to attention, his eyes lighting up; a competition meant rewards?

……

(End of Chapter)