Chapter 580: Powerful Opponents and Breakthrough! (Seeking Monthly Votes)

A moment later, Lin Qi went offline, and only the Red Emperor and the Shanhe King were left in the office.

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"With these, it's enough to raise your strength a bit more!"

King Shanhe nodded and smiled: "Then I will not decline. It is truly a stroke of luck to be able to enter the Fire Seed Trial."

"But for the sake of Blue Star, I will also give it my all!"

After hearing this, Chi Di nodded and said: "It is all for the sake of our civilization."

Next, King Shanhe departed, and other Seventh Realm, Eighth Realm, and even Ninth Realm martial artists followed.

Chi Di chatted with everyone, telling them the rewards they had obtained and then informing them of the tasks they were shouldering.

"Sun Sheng, you possess top-tier talent, you need to..."

"Li Tianxing, you are different from the others. The Eighth Realm depends on you, Sun Sheng, and Lin Qi..."

Sun Sheng and Li Tianxing, they obtained second and third place, and their rewards were not low.

One month of time is enough for their strength to increase significantly.

In the Universal Virtual Network, inside a certain arena.

This is a massive arena located in the vast, boundless universe.

The spectator stands are divided into hundreds of different areas; some are covered like thunderclouds, some burn like red flames, some are surrounded by green vines, others are steel or rock...

Each area represents a civilization, and countless human spectators with different skin colors, appearances, and auras watch the blue energy pillars that tower into the clouds with excitement.

They continuously spray blue flames, splitting into huge projection screens.

Real-time displays of the battle conditions in each competition area.

At the same time, in the sky, a man with blue skin announces loudly in the universal language:

"Let us congratulate the Tie Gang Civilization for successfully defeating the Lei Yun Civilization and advancing to the next round!"

Such scenes are happening in every competition area!

Countless spectators are also engaged in intense discussions.

"That was truly spectacular!"

"It's rare to see so many geniuses from different civilizations gathered together to compete; it's so satisfying!"

"This time, there are actually over a hundred civilizations gathered here, all of them powerful primary civilizations from the Triangulum Galaxy and nearby galaxies."

"Geniuses from over a hundred civilizations are fighting tooth and nail for a support quota."

"It is said that this is another civilization that obtained a trial planet. A trial planet modified by the demon race is not ordinary; it contains a large number of disaster beasts and heavenly treasures!"

"A trial planet is worth a fortune, enough to buy dozens of ordinary life planets!"

"If one can get a seventy percent share of the profits, that is also an astronomical wealth!"

"Several primary civilizations have relied on trial planets to rise rapidly in just over a thousand years."

"For any primary civilization, they would not give up this piece of fat meat!"

"Which civilization do you think will ultimately achieve victory?"

"Lei Yun Civilization, Tie Gang Civilization, Shiyue Civilization, Liuren Civilization..."

"These few civilizations are all very powerful; any of them could!"

"However, I favor the Liuren Civilization more. This time, they have produced several galaxy-level geniuses!"

"Especially a martial artist in the Aperture-Refining Realm named Liu Ming. He is terrifyingly strong and is a top-tier genius famous throughout the Triangulum Galaxy!"

Countless spectators from other civilizations began to discuss frantically.

In one of the spectator areas shrouded by invisible clear wind, the martial artists here have a similar style in their appearance; their builds are lean and tough, and their skin is imprinted with wind patterns of varying depths.

Some also have patterns of other colors condensed.

They are people from the Liuren Civilization.

They look at the dozens of figures in the front row with fanatical and worshipful eyes. This group of people has terrifying auras, and everyone's gaze is as sharp as gusts of cold wind.

And among the crowd, one person occupies the center position, and the people nearby look at him with full reverence.

He has a lean build, not the most burly, and his aura is not the most powerful.

But his eyes are proud, he has a unique temperament, and he wears a set of silver-green battle armor.

"Liu Ming, there are two more matches, and our Liuren Civilization can become the supporting civilization for the Blue Star Civilization!"

"Our formidable enemy this time is the Tie Gang Civilization; they are extremely powerful, so we must not be careless!"

"The Aperture-Refining Realm matches are left to you!"

Not far away, Tian Renliu, dressed in white robes with bright eyes, spoke slowly.

Liu Ming nodded confidently: "Teacher, leave it to me!"

Several hours later.

"Boom!!"

The sky-reaching energy pillars dissipated, turning into a huge arena, with several figures suspended within it.

The green-skinned host announced loudly:

"Let us congratulate the Liuren Civilization! They have successfully defeated the powerful Tie Gang Civilization and become the supporting civilization for the Blue Star Civilization!"

"Clap, clap!!"

The spectator stands immediately erupted.

In the spectator stands of the Tie Gang Civilization, the martial artists there are generally burly, with heights exceeding two and a half meters everywhere; their muscles are like rock, and their auras are overbearing.

"Damn it, to actually lose to the Liuren Civilization!"

A burly man with a height exceeding three meters and an astonishing physique said with unwillingness.

And in the spectator stands of the Liuren Civilization, everyone was boiling over.

They know that their civilization is about to welcome a huge opportunity and will make great progress in the future.

The participating athletes all revealed smiles, including Liu Ming.

"Well done, Liu Ming. Once the Fire Seed Trial ends, you can also start preparing to break through to the Sky-Imperial Realm!"

Tian Renliu in white robes spoke with praise.

Liu Ming nodded and said: "Once I defeat the Blue Star Civilization, I will prepare to break through!"

"My goal has always been the geniuses of the... Tianmu Civilization!"

One of the female geniuses suddenly asked:

"Do we need to investigate the data on the Blue Star Civilization?"

Liu Ming shook his head proudly: "Our Liuren Civilization, after 30,000 years of development, rushed out from the weak Liuren Star."

"Developing to the power we have today."

"If we can't even defeat a primary civilization that has just come into contact with the universe, then it only proves that we are all trash!"

Everyone nodded and revealed proud smiles. Their Liuren Civilization defeated the Tie Gang Civilization, as well as powerful civilizations like Lei Yun and Shiyue.

Compared to them, the Blue Star Civilization is like the difference between a light breeze and a storm.

At this moment, in a corner, several figures are also watching the competition.

Lei Gu, who is over three meters tall, sighed. He is from the Tie Gang Civilization, but unfortunately, his civilization lost.

And the members from the Liuren Civilization revealed smiles.

Tie Ran sighed; his civilization also lost, and he could only say: "This time, it is the Liuren Civilization that becomes the supporting civilization for the Blue Star Civilization."

"The Liuren Civilization is too strong!"

"The Blue Star Civilization is completely no match."

Others also nodded. As a powerhouse that fought its way out of over a hundred civilizations, there is no reason for Blue Star to achieve victory.

Envoy Tu Lan, in blue robes, heard this and also sighed secretly.

The Blue Star Civilization also has geniuses, but wanting to win is still too difficult.

Especially this Liu Ming, who is actually also a genius in the Aperture-Refining Realm. Lin Qi, Sun Sheng, and Li Tianxing are in trouble.

Martial Path Era, July 11, 2049.

Imperial Capital, headquarters of the Chiqiong Martial Arts Mansion.

Inside a spacious martial arts room, Chi Di, dressed in white robes, sat cross-legged, his eyes looking at the large green screen projected in front of him.

Opposite him is Inspector Envoy Tu Lan, who is dressed in blue robes and has exquisite features.

"Chi Di, the opponent for your Fire Seed Trial this time has been determined; it is the Liuren Civilization!"

"You are in trouble this time. The Liuren Civilization is located in the Triangulum Galaxy and is not weak among primary civilizations. The probability of you winning is very low!"

"I have collected some battle videos between other civilizations and the Liuren Civilization. You can take a look to understand the strength of the Liuren Civilization!"

"Perhaps there is a chance to win a few more matches!"

Chi Di nodded and said: "Thank you very much!"

After hanging up the video call, Chi Di looked at the projected screen, which contained thousands of videos from the very beginning of the competition.

The battle videos include the three major realms: Blood-Exchange Realm, Aperture-Refining Realm, and Sky-Imperial Realm!

He watched them one by one, and his expression gradually became serious.

"The gap is indeed very large!"

"But it is not without hope!"

"I can only try my best to fight!"

At the same time, Beijiang Province, Black Dragon Base.

It is already July, and the entire base can feel the heat.

Amidst the heatwaves, the doorbell of Room 206 was pressed.

"Hum!"

The door opened, and Lin Qi saw Qin Yue standing at the door with a tall figure and a cold temperament.

"Sister Qin Yue, why did you come to deliver it yourself?"

Lin Qi asked in surprise.

Qin Yue, in a suit of silver battle armor, smiled: "The rewards this time are too precious, so I had to deliver them to your door!"

Lin Qi nodded. The rewards this time, whether it was the Aperture-Opening Liquid or the Ancient Blood Vine, were too precious.

Even if Lin Qi sold himself, he couldn't afford to pay for them.

He took the black metal box from Qin Yue's hand and invited her to come in and sit for a while.

Qin Yue shook her head: "I won't delay your cultivation; I still have to deliver goods to the next person!"

Lin Qi did not force her and watched her depart.

"Hum!"

The door closed, and he returned to the martial arts room with the metal box.

"Beep!"

The palm print verification was successful, and the black metal box opened automatically, revealing the items inside.

Three items were embedded inside, including two bottles of Aperture-Opening Liquid and the blood-red Ancient Blood Vine.

Lin Qi took out one bottle of Aperture-Opening Liquid and then put the metal box into his space bracelet.

He immediately opened the bottle cap and drank it in large gulps.

"Gulp~"

The 100ml blue Aperture-Opening Liquid was drunk by him in one go!

Lin Qi sat cross-legged and directly operated the "Golden Emperor Secret Canon."

There is only one month left until the Fire Seed Trial; strictly speaking, it is less than a month.

He must become stronger.

If he can open 100 aperture points, he will have the confidence to face any Eighth Realm martial artist!

Unfortunately, this is just a fantasy; he has only opened 55 aperture points now!

He can only try his best to open more aperture points before the Fire Seed Trial.

Two bottles of Aperture-Opening Liquid; he took one now and will take another before the Fire Seed Trial.

Finally, let his physical strength increase again.

"Boom!"

The next moment, he felt as if his body was burning; his blood was like hot oil, igniting his entire body.

"Hoo~"

His body began to turn red and hot, with heat steaming off.

At the same time, the 48 aperture points in his legs and arms emerged like whirlpools, and the 7 aperture points in his internal organs were also stimulated.

55 whirlpools, like star vortices in the universe, were connected together by source energy and blood.

A large amount of source energy is stored in the aperture points; they are like gas stations, used when physical strength and Golden Gangjin are heavily consumed.

He can continuously draw power from them!

And now, after taking the Aperture-Opening Liquid, other aperture points in his body emerged; they are like oil wells hidden deep underground, now marked out.

Just waiting for him to open them!

"Swish, swish!!"

The blood in his body is like mercury, heavy and viscous. Now that the Aperture-Opening Liquid has entered the blood, it makes the blood boil and speeds up its flow.

Under the mobilization of his mental power, his blood began to impact the aperture points in his internal organs.

There are a total of 48 aperture points in his internal organs, which is also the place with the most aperture points.

A large number of aperture points are hidden in corners. Now that Lin Qi's eyes possess the Jin Gang Tyrant Body, the aperture points are even more conspicuous.

It is easier to find them. Under the effect of the Aperture-Opening Liquid, he intends to impact the hidden aperture points and finally impact the major aperture points, which will be of great benefit to his future cultivation.

"Hiss~"

Suddenly, Lin Qi gasped, and intense pain surged into his heart.

He began to impact the aperture points, but the pain began to intensify; this is the superposition of the pain from the Aperture-Opening Liquid and the pain from opening the aperture points.

It hurts too much!

"Hoo, hoo!!"

Sweat kept sliding down from his forehead, dripping onto the ground.

Lin Qi endured the pain and kept impacting!

"Boom!"

His blood was like a huge rotary drill, constantly bombarding the aperture points, wave after wave, and the pain also came one after another.

"Boom!"

A moment later, a warm current surged out from his body, and Lin Qi felt his whole body relax.

The 56th aperture point was successfully opened!

Without resting, he continued to open the 57th aperture point. According to Chi Di, taking the Aperture-Opening Liquid can open at least three aperture points.

The higher the talent, the more aperture points can be opened.

With his own talent, he should at least open 5 aperture points to be reasonable.

So he continued to endure the pain and kept impacting new aperture points.

Time passed slowly, and soon the 57th aperture point was successfully opened!

Power surged out, giving Lin Qi more motivation to open new aperture points.

So he successively opened the 58th and 59th aperture points!

A continuous stream of heat filled every part of his body, but Lin Qi already felt exhausted.

Opening 4 aperture points in a row is a huge consumption of mental power and energy, and the effect of the Aperture-Opening Liquid also began to weaken.

Lin Qi frowned, his heart hardened, and he continued to impact the 60th aperture point.

"Boom, boom!!"

"Break!"

Lin Qi mobilized his mental power, blood, and Golden Gangjin, fusing them into a huge drill that crashed down!

"Crack!"

At a certain moment, a majestic heat current sprayed out, and the 60th aperture point was successfully opened!

Lin Qi felt the shackles on his body broken once again.

60 aperture points, like 60 star vortices, were connected by an invisible fine web, and his connection with heaven and earth became more precise.

Lin Qi had a premonition that when the last aperture point was opened, the aperture points in his body would drive the transformation of his entire body's cells, and he would be able to break free from the shackles of gravity and successfully fly!

Although he already possesses Ninth Realm combat power, he would still be at a disadvantage when facing a Ninth Realm martial artist who can fly.

"Boom!"

"Hoo!!"

Inside the martial arts room, intense golden light shot from Lin Qi's eyes, sharp and overbearing. He shot a beam of light from his eyes, as if it could pierce through everything.

The aperture points were opened, the shackles were broken, his body cells began to transform, and his entire physical fitness began to increase significantly.

The data on the panel also reflected his progress.

【You took the Aperture-Opening Liquid and successfully opened 5 aperture points. Your body cells began to transform, your physical strength increased significantly, and your blood value +1500.】

【Your strength increased significantly, and your template fusion degree +0.5%.】

【Blood value: 26500 -> 28000 (60 aperture points)】

【Template: Erlang Zhenjun, Yang Jian】

【Fusion degree: 41% -> 41.5%】

Lin Qi looked at the increased blood value and immediately revealed a smile; his blood value had increased by a full 1500.

His physical fitness increased significantly.

He slowly stood up from the ground and looked at the time on the wall.

He started taking the Aperture-Opening Liquid at 11 o'clock, and now it is 8 o'clock in the evening; a full 9 hours have passed.

In these nine hours, his improvement can be said to be huge!

"Hoo!!"

Lin Qi exhaled a breath of turbid air, forming gusts of fierce wind inside the martial arts room.

Although he felt physically and mentally exhausted, his body became more steady and heavy, and his foundation became stronger.

As for strength and speed, they also increased significantly.

"If I fight Sun Sheng again, defeating him will only be easier!"

Lin Qi thought to himself. His current combat power has far surpassed that of geniuses like Augustus, Andrei, and Ajay.

They are all at the peak of the Eighth Realm, and their physical fitness can no longer be improved; they can only work hard on their martial arts techniques.

In one month, the increase in combat power is very limited.

But for himself, Sun Sheng, and Li Tianxing, it is different.

They have not yet reached their peak; with the Aperture-Opening Liquid, their combat power can continue to increase.

Every improvement is digging into the upper limit of Eighth Realm combat power.

Lin Qi took out his great spear and felt that the Eighth-Stage great spear in his hand had become lighter again.

"Unfortunately, the selection tournament is already over, and there are no sufficiently powerful opponents!"

"Eighth-level disaster beasts are too weak and completely unable to withstand my impact!"

Lin Qi sighed; he couldn't wait to have a battle with a ninth-level disaster beast.

To verify his combat power!

Unfortunately, the Black Dragon Base has been strange recently; there hasn't been a disaster beast tide for several consecutive days.

Soon, he cleared the distracting thoughts from his heart and devoted himself wholeheartedly to the cultivation of his spear techniques.

He did not choose to take the Ancient Blood Vine; he needed to settle for a period of time before taking it.

This can allow his martial arts techniques to obtain the greatest degree of improvement.

Martial Path Era, July 12, 2049, only 29 days left until the Fire Seed Trial.

"Woo, woo!!!"

At 7 o'clock in the morning, a piercing alarm sounded throughout the entire Black Dragon Base.

【Alarm, a super-large disaster beast tide has broken out; three space rifts have been detected...】

Countless martial artists were shocked after seeing the alarm issued by the Home of War.

A super-large disaster beast tide, and it's three space gates.

This made countless martial artists think of the last time there were the same three space gates, when the tenth-level disaster beast, the Thunder-Prison Violent Lion, descended!

After Lin Qi saw the information, his heart couldn't help but beat uncontrollably.

He had a premonition that today, he would have a head-on confrontation with a ninth-level disaster beast.

Thinking of this, he quickly put on his battle armor, left Room 206, and walked quickly toward the base gate.

"There hasn't been a disaster beast tide for a few days; I didn't expect them to be holding back a big one!"

"Three space gates, could it be that another tenth-level disaster beast is descending?"

"Since the insect race was wiped out, the frequency of tenth-level disaster beast descents has decreased significantly!"

"I hope there is a tenth-level disaster beast, so I can exchange for its blood and improve significantly!"

At the base gate, countless martial artists began to discuss.

(End of chapter)