Million Times Talent

Chapter 4: Blood Qi Over 5

Chu Feng continued the Basic Body Forging Technique over twenty times.

"Persist!"

"Take deep breaths, control the flow of blood and the operation of meridians."

Chu Feng kept making subtle adjustments to his movements.

With each cycle, Chu Feng felt his blood become more vivid and viscous, and his bones, in a tingling numbness, condensed like dense clouds.

His skin even had a golden and metallic luster, with tightly packed textures. A bullet hitting it would probably just leave a white mark.

Through internal sensing, Chu Feng distinctly felt his Blood Qi value rapidly increasing.

"This Blood Qi value is probably already over 5. The absorption and transformation of energy are so strong, it's probably a thousand times that of an ordinary person. It's simply astonishing." Chu Feng muttered to himself.

One hour...

Two hours...

Three hours...

Until the fourth hour, Chu Feng felt he had reached his limit.

Even as a martial artist, he felt he couldn't endure the continuous and repetitive movements any longer.

Feeling as if his body were as heavy as lead, he was extremely fatigued.

Slowly stopping his movements, he lay on the resting mat, breathing heavily.

Half an hour later, he jumped up, feeling his body full of surging energy.

Refreshed and invigorated, there was no hint of fatigue.

"The recovery ability of this body is too strong." Chu Feng marveled, raising his right fist and feeling that a punch could probably send a tank flying.

"Not bad. The Blood Qi value should be around 5, and the basic combat power has seen significant improvement."

"Simple, how much exactly? Let's test and find out."

He familiarly picked up the Blood Qi testing device and wore it on his arm.

The screen flashed quickly and finally settled on a number.

"5.13!"

In less than half a day, the Blood Qi value had increased by almost 1 point.

Incredible!

If he said this out loud, he'd probably be dragged to a laboratory and dissected.

Chu Feng approached the combat power testing device without using any martial skills.

Like an ordinary person, he punched the tester, still displaying a formidable power.

"Boom!"

With a muffled sound, the numbers jumped for a while and finally settled at 5131.

But the basic combat power had already reached the level of an Intermediate Warrior.

There was still a small part of the monster's heartblood remaining, hidden throughout his body.

Chu Feng felt exhilarated.

Perhaps after digesting these energies, my basic combat power could surpass 5200.

And this is just the heartblood of a first-tier monster. What about the heartblood of a second-tier monster?

The strength of a first-tier monster is equivalent to that of a warrior, while a second-tier monster is comparable to a martial artist. Both can absorb spiritual energy for cultivation, hence the name "monster."

First-tier monsters are generally referred to as fierce or ferocious beasts, as they have not awakened their intelligence.

A third-tier monster possesses the strength of a Grandmaster.

"After obtaining the trial rewards, my strength will probably skyrocket." Chu Feng pondered.

"Now, let's see my true combat power!" Chu Feng's face showed a hint of arrogance.

Activating the Ten Absolute Fist, he transformed into a violent tyrannosaurus, his right fist stirring waves like a thousand piles of waves, crashing down on the testing device like meteorites.

"Boom!"

With just the first punch, the number stabilized at 10526.

"Boom," "Boom," "Boom"...

Chu Feng no longer looked at the numbers for each punch but recklessly unleashed the Ten Absolute Fist.

The punch was unrestrained, with numbers continuously jumping.

"Ten Absolute Suppressing Yin and Yang!"

With the last punch, the number settled at 66692.

But at this moment, Chu Feng seemed to forget to check the combat power and continued to unleash the Ten Absolute Fist.

After the last punch, he vaguely felt the existence of a barrier.

Intuition told him that breaking this barrier would allow him to unleash the eleventh punch, significantly boosting his combat power.

Since the deduction at the Shura Martial Arts School, he had been contemplating the eleventh punch.

Following this feeling, he immersed himself in the meaning of the fist, repeatedly unleashing the Ten Absolute Fist.

In the cycle, the meaning of the fist became more rounded and flexible, each punch flawless.

"Break!"

After the nineteenth round and the last punch, Chu Feng suddenly felt a breakthrough, a flash of insight.

He directly shattered the obstruction, unleashing the eleventh punch.

With a exhilarating sight, a destructive punch was thrown, as if nothing could withstand it.

"Boom!"

With a tremendous impact, the numbers on the testing device once again wildly fluctuated.

Finally, they stopped at 76953.

Chu Feng, in a relaxed mood, saw this number and was also stunned, then his pupils contracted.

"Fifteen times!"

He had unleashed fifteen times the basic fist power, an incredible feat.

"In the realm of Earth-grade techniques, this is considered quite impressive, right?"

Yellow-grade techniques generally amplify the basic combat power by 2-5 times; 5-10 times is considered Profound-grade; Earth-grade techniques can erupt with 10-30 times the combat power; and Heaven-grade techniques can unleash a staggering 30-50 times the combat power.

"If I can create the twelfth and thirteenth punches, this Ten Absolute Fist is likely at least a top-tier Earth-grade technique, with the possibility of reaching the threshold of Heaven-grade."

After unleashing the eleventh punch, Chu Feng had a faint feeling that after two more cycles, this meaning of the fist could reach perfection.

However, the following two punches seemed elusive to Chu Feng, probably not something that could be created in the short term.

"Let's end today's cultivation!" Chu Feng thought to himself.

"Hmm, what's that smell?"

Impurities seeping out of his body mixed with sweat, giving off an unpleasant odor.

Chu Feng quickly rushed into the inner room for a shower and then tidied up his clothes.

Feeling refreshed, he opened the door and walked out.

As Chu Feng walked out of the practice room, he noticed the setting sun, casting a tide of twilight.

"Well, I've been practicing for so long!"

Chu Feng couldn't help but feel emotional.

It seemed that in the world of martial arts novels, the saying "a day in the cave is a thousand years in the world" wasn't just a fantasy!

"Hurry home; my little sister must be worried."

As Chu Feng returned home, the door opened from inside.

"Brother, why did you practice for so long? Did you pass the warrior assessment, and did you get the emblem?" His little sister, Chu Ruolan, stared at him with big, adorable eyes, eagerly awaiting his response.

Before Chu Feng started his cultivation, he had called his sister, informing her that he might be late due to a long practice session.

"Little girl, what's an emblem? Your brother is already a martial artist. Today, I performed exceptionally well in the practical class, and the principal awarded me a special scholarship."

"A special scholarship?" Chu Ruolan exclaimed, shocked, her mouth unable to close.

Chu Feng gently touched his sister's hair, filled with affection.

"In three days, I will represent the school in a competition that will last two days. The principal is afraid that if my strength is exposed, it won't catch them off guard. So, he asked me not to undergo the warrior test for now."

Since the trial of the fierce beasts was dangerous, Chu Feng didn't want his sister to worry. Thus, he only mentioned a competition.

"Oh, by the way, I've already placed an order for a better foundational elixir than the Blood Qi Powder in the Nine Ding Mall. However, it's currently out of stock, and it's expected to arrive in two or three days."

"If I manage to secure the first place in the trial, I'll directly buy the Nine-Curve Mysterious Spirit Liquid. If not, I'll buy the Qingling Nourishing Essence worth five hundred thousand."

Chu Feng had already made up his mind.

"Ah! Better than Blood Qi Powder? It must be expensive, right?" Chu Ruolan blinked her big eyes, expressing both excitement and worry.

"Not expensive! Besides, I'm a martial artist now. After I win the competition and get the first place, I'll have a considerable prize money... Money won't be an issue in the future." Chu Feng said with a hint of pride, casually transferring ten thousand yuan to his sister.

"I've transferred some money to your account. From now on, you can buy whatever you want. You can directly order takeout from Tongqing Building without worrying about saving money!"

Chu Ruolan was obviously shocked by her brother's extravagant behavior, hesitating before nodding.

...

"Golden Peng Breaking Void!"

Back in his room, Chu Feng couldn't wait to take out this martial art technique.

This was a ground-grade martial art, considered a treasure even by Grandmasters, showing its high value.

"Spread the wings of the golden peng, soaring nine thousand miles. This is the source of the key to this martial art."

"The martial art has three layers: the first layer is Golden Peng Spreading Wings, the second layer is Soaring to the Skies, and the third layer is Gliding in the Light."

Chu Feng looked at the summary of the martial art on the title page, feeling excited.

"Just a summary exudes extraordinary significance; truly worthy of being a ground-grade martial art!"

Chu Feng's thoughts ran wild, and his mind worked like a supercomputer, quickly becoming intoxicated in the profound mysteries of the martial art.

With the flipping of one page after another.

Time passed.

"The first layer, Golden Peng Spreading Wings, is finally complete."

As Chu Feng's elemental energy circulated, he felt as if he had grown a pair of spirit wings on his arms. With every flap, he became light as a swallow, creating a gust of wind beneath his feet.

"If I run, I would be as swift as lightning; no one could match me!" His eyes brightened, murmuring to himself.

After arriving home, Chu Feng had given his sister a call, informing her that he might be practicing for a long time and could return home late.

"Little girl, what's an emblem? Your brother is already a martial artist. Today, I performed exceptionally well in the practical class, and the principal awarded me a special scholarship."

"A special scholarship?" Chu Ruolan exclaimed, shocked, her mouth unable to close.

Chu Feng gently touched his sister's hair, filled with affection.

"In three days, I will represent the school in a competition that will last two days. The principal is afraid that if my strength is exposed, it won't catch them off guard. So, he asked me not to undergo the warrior test for now."

Since the trial of the fierce beasts was dangerous, Chu Feng didn't want his sister to worry. Thus, he only mentioned a competition.

"Oh, by the way, I've already placed an order for a better foundational elixir than the Blood Qi Powder in the Nine Ding Mall. However, it's currently out of stock, and it's expected to arrive in two or three days."

"If I manage to secure the first place in the trial, I'll directly buy the Nine-Curve Mysterious Spirit Liquid. If not, I'll buy the Qingling Nourishing Essence worth five hundred thousand."

Chu Feng had already made up his mind.

"Ah! Better than Blood Qi Powder? It must be expensive, right?" Chu Ruolan blinked her big eyes, expressing both excitement and worry.

"Not expensive! Besides, I'm a martial artist now. After I win the competition and get the first place, I'll have a considerable prize money... Money won't be an issue in the future." Chu Feng said with a hint of pride, casually transferring ten thousand yuan to his sister.

"I've transferred some money to your account. From now on, you can buy whatever you want. You can directly order takeout from Tongqing Building without worrying about saving money!"

Chu Ruolan was obviously shocked by her brother's extravagant behavior, hesitating before nodding.

...

"Golden Peng Breaking Void!"

Back in his room, Chu Feng couldn't wait to take out this martial art technique.

This was a ground-grade martial art, considered a treasure even by Grandmasters, showing its high value.

"Spread the wings of the golden peng, soaring nine thousand miles. This is the source of the key to this martial art."

"The martial art has three layers: the first layer is Golden Peng Spreading Wings, the second layer is Soaring to the Skies, and the third layer is Gliding in the Light."

Chu Feng looked at the summary of the martial art on the title page, feeling excited.

"Just a summary exudes extraordinary significance; truly worthy of being a ground-grade martial art!"

Chu Feng's thoughts ran wild, and his mind worked like a supercomputer, quickly becoming intoxicated in the profound mysteries of the martial art.

With the flipping of one page after another.

Time passed.

"The first layer, Golden Peng Spreading Wings, is finally complete."

As Chu Feng's elemental energy circulated, he felt as if he had grown a pair of spirit wings on his arms. With every flap, he became light as a swallow, creating a gust of wind beneath his feet.

"If I run, I would be as swift as lightning;

"Continue!"

Nearly two hours later, the second layer, "Soaring to the Skies," was also successfully cultivated. It significantly increased the time one could stay airborne.

Even for a Grandmaster who couldn't fly, this second layer provided tremendous help.

After a moment of reflection, Chu Feng resumed his cultivation.

After more than three hours, Chu Feng finally closed the manual.

"Amazing! This movement technique is truly incredible!" Chu Feng's eyes gleamed like swords, radiating a brilliant light.

Principal Jiang had truly done him a great favor.

"Let's go and test the power of this technique on South Screen Mountain." Chu Feng's excitement surged, eager to give it a try.

South Screen Mountain was a mountain range in the city, second only to Qing Mountain. With an elevation of about a thousand meters, it was shrouded in mist throughout the year. A popular destination for citizens to hike and the only scenic spot in the southern city.

"It's almost ten o'clock at night; there should be few people on the mountain. It's the perfect time to test the power of the technique." Chu Feng contemplated.

Looking at the towering mountain top, Chu Feng lightly jumped. His footsteps created a gust of wind as he shot out like a cannonball along the sloping mountain path, covering a distance of seven or eight meters in an instant.

It seemed as if he had wings of a divine bird behind him. With a slight movement, he could soar through the clouds and ride the wind.

"Too powerful!" Chu Feng clenched his fist, overjoyed.

Truly a ground-grade technique.

If the basic blood qi value increased again, this technique could become even stronger.

"Up the mountain!"

As Chu Feng ran, he stirred up an endless wind.

There happened to be a pair of seventeen or eighteen-year-old youths on the mountainside, a boy and a girl. They were intimately embracing, seemingly a couple.

"My combat power is now 5,800. After this trial, if I can enter the top fifty and get the reward of the beast's heart blood, I can advance to an advanced warrior." The tall young man bragged.

"Hai Ge, you're really amazing!" The well-proportioned girl's face beamed with pride, praising him.

Between their sweet words, they suddenly felt a gust of wind blowing past them. The speed was so fast that they were swaying, almost falling.

"What was that? How did it seem like a shadow flashing by? Could it be a ghost?" The well-shaped girl asked with fear, scanning around, but there was no trace.

The young man was already at the intermediate warrior level, with keen perception and a discerning eye.

"What an amazing movement technique!"

He stared at the lightning-like figure that soared into the sky, muttering to himself.

"You mean the person who just flashed by? Why was he so fast?" The girl questioned incredulously.

"It should be a senior martial artist, and this movement technique is so sharp that it's likely to be of ground-grade or even top-grade quality."

After pondering for a moment, the young man's face revealed a look of awe.

"S-senior martial artist..." The girl was frightened, her heart beating rapidly.

She pulled the young man and hurriedly walked to the side of the path. "It's late at night, and we can't offend a senior martial artist!"

Just as the two reached the edge of the mountain path, they heard a long roar, tearing through the night sky with a powerful aura, piercing through gold and splitting stone.

The roar, originally distant, arrived in an instant.

A figure with an indiscernible face, like a descending tiger, suddenly disappeared.

As if it had never appeared in the first place.

The young couple exchanged glances, and the shock in their eyes lingered for a long time.

The next morning, Chu Feng arrived at school early and began another day of intensive training.

His enthusiasm was high now, and the basic combat power from the blood qi had reached 5,100, with a real combat power exceeding 70,000. Coupled with the extraordinary ground-grade technique, his strength was absolutely extraordinary.

But it was not enough!

To comprehend the twelfth move of the Ten Extremities Fist and reach a combat power of 100,000, that was the goal he set for himself.

"Let's start with the basic body-forging technique, absorb the remaining energy from the first-tier beast's heart blood, and then proceed."

Chu Feng had practiced the basic body-forging technique countless times, and he was extremely familiar with every movement, each executed perfectly.

"Sizzling."

With the spine as the core, bones as support, various postures, combined with the circulation of elemental force, he absorbed the remaining energy, accelerating blood circulation.

Continuously stimulating the fascia, tempering the bones, refining the blood.

The sound of "sizzling" resounded continuously.

Chu Feng adjusted his breathing subtly, causing elemental force, fascia, bones, and blood to resonate.

It felt like an infinite number of ants crawling, gnawing, tingling and aching, but this was the deep transformation of cells within the body.

Nourishing the internal organs, enhancing blood qi, strengthening the body.

"The muscles and fascia are almost complete. After taking the marrow-cleansing pill, the blood may undergo a transformation..."

Chu Feng, through introspection, felt every subtle change in his body.

Five repetitions...

Ten repetitions...

...

After practicing the basic body-forging technique twenty times, he finally digested the last trace of medicinal power.

Sitting quietly for a moment, calming his mind, reaching a perfect state, he took out the prepared pen and paper to deduce the twelfth move of the Ten Extremities Fist.

He began to sketch various directions, routes of elemental circulation, and various formulas...

But no matter how he deduced, he couldn't find the right direction. There was no way in. After a long time of deduction, the few paths he finally found seemed to be separated by a vast distance, impossible to traverse in the short term.

An hour later, he stopped the deduction. Without even seeing the specific direction of the twelfth move, the realm was still far away. In a short time, he couldn't find the entrance, let alone enter the room and reach the stage of perfection.

He started practicing the Ten Extremities Fist again, attempting to gain enlightenment through practice and find a direction.

Unfortunately, the vague directions were shrouded in mist, and there was no clear insight.

"It seems challenging to create the twelfth move before the trial." Chu Feng felt a bit regretful.

Since he couldn't comprehend the fist technique, let's increase the blood qi value!

He took out the porcelain bottle he won from Shi Tao, containing the renowned marrow-cleansing pill, worth two hundred thousand.

Specifically used to cleanse the marrow and transform the body at the deepest level.

Its efficacy was stronger than the first-tier beast's heart blood but not as potent as the second-tier.

He opened the bottle, poured out a jade-green pill the size of a longan, crystal clear, emitting a vast medicinal aura.

With just a sniff, his whole body felt comfortable, and his mind was clear.

"Such a good pill!"

Chu Feng directly swallowed it and began to once again circulate the basic body-forging technique, refining the marrow and refining the blood from the deepest level.

He felt the temperature of the marrow quickly rising, as if boiling, constantly cleansing the impurities within. Along with the blood, they flowed out of the body's deepest layers and then excreted with sweat.

As time passed, his marrow, after continuous purification, became crystal clear, like jade liquid.

The blood-producing ability had also improved significantly, reaching an indescribable level.

Chu Feng couldn't remember how many times he had practiced the basic body-forging technique. He stopped when he felt the absorption of medicinal power had slowed down.

"About half of the medicinal power is still not absorbed."

As his cultivation grew, Chu Feng felt that the basic body-forging technique was no longer sufficient. The effectiveness of the technique diminished as he absorbed stronger medicines.

It seemed that after the trial, he needed to promptly change his body-forging technique.

...

Practicing without regard for day or night, it quickly became Thursday afternoon at six o'clock.

Chu Feng halted his training and planned to spend the remaining time in the library, researching information about the trial. This included details such as which parts of a beast were valuable, how to dissect beasts more efficiently, the combat power and characteristics of various beasts, as well as their weaknesses.

After that, he needed to purchase equipment such as knives for cutting beasts and large bags for carrying beast materials. Chu Feng had already confirmed that materials from beasts killed during the trial belonged to the students.

"Let's test my strength before the trial ends!"

After two days of refining and absorbing, the medicinal power of the marrow-cleansing pill had been completely assimilated.

Chu Feng approached the testing device, making slight adjustments to his body's condition.

"The usual routine, let's start by testing the basic combat power!"

He stepped forward with his left foot, leaning back as if drawing a bowstring, and threw a punch accompanied by the sound of thunder.

"Bang!"

With a muffled sound, the testing device instantly began to fluctuate and stopped at the number 6530.

"Not bad, the basic combat power has increased by more than a thousand again." Chu Feng nodded in satisfaction.

However, he also had a slight concern. The marrow-cleansing pill, worth two hundred thousand, could only increase the basic combat power by just over a thousand. As physical qualities improved, the difficulty of growth would likely increase. The effects of similarly graded elixirs might become less potent.

"Never mind, why worry about things that haven't happened yet. With increased strength, the treasures obtained will naturally be more powerful."

"Ten Extremities Fist, unleash your power!"

Elemental force surged like a tidal wave, and Chu Feng's right fist, like a cannonball, struck the testing device.

"Bang!"

After a loud noise, the number on the screen stopped at 13368.

With just a casual punch, he had reached the level of a Martial Warrior.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

...

With each successive strike, the screen began to flash rapidly.

The tenth punch directly displayed a staggering number: 84956!

This kind of combat power indicated that Chu Feng had reached the standard of an advanced Martial Warrior.

"Let's unleash the maximum combat power!"

Chu Feng roared, exhibiting a self-created punch.

The atmosphere was filled with a suppressed aura.

His right fist, accompanied by the swift sound of thunder, descended like a meteor, as if it could shatter all obstacles.

"Bang!"

After an earth-shattering noise, the number on the screen wildly fluctuated, finally stopping at 98024.

He was just a step away from the forbidden number, a hundred thousand.

"Wow... I'm approaching the combat power threshold of a Grandmaster."

Although he had anticipated it to some extent, Chu Feng still took a cold breath.

The threshold for Grandmaster combat power was a hundred thousand.

He had already become one of the top experts among advanced Martial Warriors.

"A Grandmaster-level expert under eighteen years old. I don't know if there has ever been such a genius in the history of Qingzhou City. Anyway, I haven't heard of it."

Chu Feng clenched his fist. Perhaps, when this trial ended, it would be the time for him to break through the combat power threshold of a Grandmaster.

Adjusting his clothes, Chu Feng left, ready to go to the library to check information and then purchase equipment.

On Friday morning, after casually eating something and checking his equipment, Chu Feng informed his sister that he was going to participate in the competition. The event would last for two days, and he reminded her to stay safe at home. Then he took a taxi to the school.

The square of Experimental High School was already adorned with flags, and various spirited slogans like "Slaying Beasts, Bringing Glory to the School" were displayed. The square was bustling with students participating in the competition and parents seeing them off.

As Chu Feng arrived, he spotted his buddy Luo Hua, who was trying to impress a female classmate. Three outstanding young men stood beside the girl.

The female student, Luo Hua's dream girl, was Wang Yanran, the school flower and goddess of Experimental High School. She was a talented member of the elite team in the Martial Arts Association's training camp.

"Chu Feng, you're here?" Luo Hua's expression seemed a bit awkward.

Chu Feng's arrival naturally drew the attention of many people. Luo Hua quickly ran over.

"Are you sure you don't want to team up with me?" Chu Feng asked with a smile.

Luo Hua looked at the beautiful women, hesitated for a moment, and then showed a determined expression. "Brother, I paid a considerable price to team up with them. I can't break my promise, or else how would Yanran look at me? That's my future happiness!"

"Chu Feng, why don't you join our team? Your strength is formidable, but the Five Elements Mountain Range is dangerous. I heard that Lin Zhennan and Li Chenyi, those geniuses, are also planning to team up. How about joining us?" one of the young men suggested.

Chu Feng casually interrupted, "No, I'm used to going alone. I won't join in the fun."

It was okay to bring Luo Hua, but it was absolutely impossible to bring those indifferent people. Chu Feng had decided to act alone after learning about the team formation through a phone call the previous night.

Teaming up was relatively safe, but it also affected the efficiency of hunting. Besides, with Chu Feng's current strength, everyone else was a burden in his eyes.

Luo Hua looked somewhat regretful and nodded. "Then, pay attention to Lin Zhennan. Shitao is his lackey. Although Shitao is injured and can't participate, Lin Zhennan might still be a threat to you."

The two chatted a bit more, and then Luo Hua returned to his team.

One young man expressed dissatisfaction. "Why isn't Chu Feng willing to join the team? Humph! Just because he has reached the combat power threshold of a Martial Warrior, he thinks he's invincible."

"Yeah, even Senior Sister Wang Yanran has a combat power of thirteen thousand. She's a real Martial Warrior. Bringing him along is just us showing him some respect. Who does he think he is?"

Wang Yanran furrowed her eyebrows, showing displeasure. "Never mind. We never decided to bring him along in the first place."

Luo Hua looked bitter, lowered his head, and remained silent.

Chu Feng didn't care about their reactions. He found a corner and started to rest with his eyes closed.

...

"All participants in the trial, quickly gather in line! We invite the esteemed Principal Jiang Tian to address you. Welcome, everyone!" Jiang Chao's voice resonated loudly.

Principal Jiang, with a solemn expression, spoke with a voice that shook the sky.

"Students! For eight hundred years, beasts have been the natural enemies of our human race. They kill our kin, destroy our homes, and bear an irreconcilable hatred against us. Slaying beasts is the duty of us martial artists, and protecting our human race is the justice we must defend with all our might."

"Today's trial is an excellent opportunity for everyone to showcase their skills. Each of you should bravely kill the enemy, affirm your own martial path, and elevate the prestige of our school. Of course, you must pay attention to your own safety. I hope each and every student can return safely. Finally, I wish you all great success."

Principal Jiang's stirring words instantly ignited the enthusiasm of all the students.

"Slay the beasts!"

"Protect our human race!"

...

"Alright, everyone quiet down. In this trial, killing ordinary beasts won't earn you points. Killing a first-order junior beast earns one point, a first-order intermediate beast earns two points, a first-order advanced beast earns five points, and a first-order mutated beast earns ten points. Killing a second-order junior beast earns twenty points, a second-order intermediate beast earns fifty points, a second-order advanced beast earns one hundred points, and a second-order mutated beast earns two hundred points. But I advise you to run away if you encounter them..."

Jiang Chao's words elicited laughter from the crowd.

"Don't laugh, remember you've all signed the life-and-death commitment. Preserving your life is the priority. Second-order advanced beasts and second-order mutated beasts are extremely dangerous. Regardless of whether you're alone or in a team, run away immediately upon encountering them. As for third-order beasts, they rarely appear in this area. Moreover, the elite soldiers of Qingzhou have patrolled several times, so they shouldn't be around."

"As for the grades of the ferocious beasts, the scorecards will provide hints. Now, each of you please come up and receive your scorecards. Remember to protect your scorecards; they are proof of your achievements. After receiving your scorecards, follow the elemental energy bus according to your card number and then set off for the Five Elements Mountain Range."

Identity scorecards, also known as score bracelets, were a technological product developed by the Dragon Nation. They could be worn on the forearm and automatically detect and record everything around them, especially the details of each student's beast kills.

Another crucial function of the scorecards was the early detection of dangerous beasts, enabling students to escape in advance and providing relative protection. The scorecards also included a directional map to guide students and indicate their distance from the main camp.

Moreover, the scores on the scorecards could be transferred to the huge projection screen outside, displaying real-time rankings. As long as no lives were lost, generally, no one would investigate.

Chu Feng had thoroughly learned about this information in the library the night before.

"Humph! I look forward to someone trying to rob me of my points!" Chu Feng's mouth curled into a mischievous smile.

Soon, Chu Feng received his scorecard, number 1398!

...

After everyone had received their scorecards, Principal Jiang waved his sleeves and said, "Get on the bus, let's depart!"

When the elemental energy bus left the city and traveled about a hundred miles, the majestic Five Elements Mountain Range came into view, dark and deep like an abyss, covered in primitive forests that stretched endlessly. Occasionally, terrifying beast roars echoed, sending shivers down one's spine.

The bus fell into a silence after the initial one hundred miles.

As soon as the elemental energy bus arrived at a vacant space at the foot of the Five Elements Mountain after covering a hundred miles, the atmosphere turned tense. Chu Feng noticed the silence in the bus, and it was palpable.

Principal Jiang raised his sleeve and said, "Get off the bus, we're starting!"

As everyone got off the bus, the grandeur of the Five Elements Mountain was even more apparent, dark and deep like an abyss, with the primitive forest covering it, creating a daunting atmosphere.

Chu Feng followed the crowd and reached the open space, intending to find a spot. Just as he was about to do so, a cold voice rang out.

"Are you Chu Feng from Experimental High School?"

Chu Feng turned towards the sound and saw a young man in ancient-style robes staring at him with an unfriendly look. Several other youths accompanied him, all emitting a profound aura with a hint of hostility. Despite the young man's exceptional handsomeness, there was a trace of maliciousness in his features, giving off an eerie and stern atmosphere.

Chu Feng instinctively felt a dislike for him. Furrowing his brows, he casually replied, "That's me. What's the matter?"

The young man in ancient robes scrutinized Chu Feng and said with a cold expression, "As expected, arrogant. I'm Lin Zhennan, the big brother of Shi Tao."

"I don't care if you defeat him in a real fight, but your ruthless tactics prevented him from participating in the trial. He asked me to teach you a lesson. I initially dismissed it, but your arrogance has angered me. You better hope not to encounter me during the trial!"

As Lin Zhennan spoke, a fierce glint flashed in his eyes.

"Oh? Well, it's quite the opposite for me. I look forward to encountering you during the trial."

Chu Feng didn't take his threat seriously. Instead, he awkwardly touched his nose and said with a shy expression, "This Lin Zhennan, known for his talent, surely has a considerable number of points. For me, he's just a mobile source of points."

Lin Zhennan was stunned, seemingly unable to believe what he just heard. Soon, his gaze turned dangerously cold. "Alright, kid, we'll see. If I don't give you a lesson you won't forget for a lifetime, then I'm not Lin Zhennan!"

After saying this, he spat on the ground, then led a few people towards the group from the First Middle School.

Lin Zhennan, renowned as a genius in this cohort, naturally attracted attention with every move he made.

"This young man does have some courage! Unfortunately, he offended Lin Zhennan; he's in for trouble."