Chapter 650 - 217: Ranking Skyrockets! Top 100 on the Combat Power List! The Shock of Mastering the Sealing King’s Inheritance

Chapter 650: Chapter 217: Ranking Skyrockets! Top 100 on the Combat Power List! The Shock of Mastering the Sealing King’s Inheritance

Master Lin Yue, dressed in a sharp Martial Arts Uniform, gazed quietly at the holographic screen floating before her. On it was the very combat power ranking list that had set the Cosmic Genius Battle forums ablaze.

Her gaze lingered on the name "Qin Feng" and the long string of terrifying descriptions that followed.

After a long moment, she finally let out a deep sigh. The corners of her mouth curved into a smile that was both gratified and complex.

’That kid... his strength has already far surpassed my own.’

Her voice held a hint of self-deprecation, but also one of sincere pride.

’Planet-level slaughter techniques are just too difficult. I’ve only just mastered the most basic seven-level slaughter technique of One Heart, Thousand Uses, and my Mental Power has only accumulated to eight hundred ’cups.’ I started cultivating four or five hundred years before Qin Feng, yet he’s already so far ahead I can’t even see his shadow.’

A hint of bitterness crept into Lin Yue’s smile. "It’s truly... a daunting rate of growth."

"After all, that kid Qin Feng is a true genius. You and I have known that for a long time."

Master Gu Yue smiled comfortingly. "His comprehension is truly one in a million; it’s terrifying. Look at the comments on the forums. With his current Slaughter Realm, he can probably gain a firm foothold in the ’Fighter’ rank of the Imperial Arena."

"Yes, Warrior Level..."

Lin Yue muttered, then paused in surprise. "What about that guy, Wu Shangfeng? Where has he gone?"

Gu Yue laughed. "What else could he do? That kid Qin Feng spurred him into action, so he ran off to a Trial Planet to hone his blade techniques. He probably won’t be back until he breaks through his bottleneck."

They exchanged a smile, one filled with wistful admiration and well wishes for their former student.

In reality, these masters from Qiming First High School were merely graduates of ordinary Starry Sky Martial Arts Universities, not even from one of the Top 100.

Where their journeys ended was perhaps not even where Qin Feng’s had begun.

「Meanwhile, at Canaan Star Martial Arts University, inside the Iron Fist Tavern, the exclusive haunt of the Fearless Warband.」

The atmosphere was electric.

On the massive, several-hundred-meter-wide holographic screen in the center of the tavern, a highlight reel played on a loop, showing Qin Feng crushing Lang Qi and Wolf Ten in a one-on-two battle.

Every clash of the Star-Devouring Long Spear against his opponents’ weapons, every time Qin Feng’s supremely domineering figure charged forward, it drew thunderous cheers and roars from the countless Fearless Warband members in the tavern.

"Senior Qin Feng! That’s our Senior Qin Feng!"

"So strong! Those two were beaten so badly they couldn’t even fight back!"

"Beautifully done! This revenge is so satisfying to watch! They ganged up on our Senior, didn’t they? Now he’s effortlessly slaughtering them in a one-on-two!"

"By the way, where’s that bastard Tie Muer? He’s the one who came up with that whole treacherous plot!"

Amidst the roaring crowd, Dragon Jade, Nissan, and Ning Jing sat in a corner. They held glasses in their hands, but their gazes were locked on the battle playing out on the holographic screen.

The three of them had also successfully broken through to become Planet-level Martial Artists, though they had yet to complete their graduation missions.

Watching their former comrade-in-arms achieve such glory on the stage of the Cosmic Genius Battle, their emotions were far more complex than those of the ordinary members around them.

"Qin Feng’s control over his power has reached a level beyond our comprehension."

Dragon Jade said in a low, solemn voice.

Ning Jing nodded, his eyes glinting with contemplation. "This battle has been incredibly enlightening for us. Planet-level combat isn’t just a contest of life force indexes. It’s an all-encompassing confrontation of one’s Spiritual Realm, understanding of slaughter techniques, and Combat Will. Qin Feng is already far ahead of us on this path."

The three fell silent, then drained their glasses in a single gulp.

For them, having just stepped into the Planet-level, watching Qin Feng’s cultivation and combat was like attending a top-tier live masterclass, one that would be of immense benefit to their future training.

...

「In the unknown depths of the Star Sea, within a magnificent war fortress floating at the edge of Subspace.」

A towering Martial Artist was seated in the void.

He wore a suit of brilliant purple power armor, upon which were carved countless exquisite falcon totems and winged decorations. It was ornate, yet radiated an imposing majesty.

A powerful aura, like that of a sovereign ruling over all, radiated from him.

He was Cang, the top prodigy from the legendary Son of the Emperor Warband and the recognized number one on the combat power rankings for the 117th Star System in the current Cosmic Genius Battle.

At that moment, Cang was gazing with keen interest at the Subspace Network panel before him. It, too, displayed a combat power analysis report on Qin Feng.

’Oh? The Heaven-Devouring King’s inheritance.’

’Another prodigy who has accepted the inheritance of a powerhouse from the ’King List.’ Interesting.’

In his eyes, it seemed only fellow inheritors from the ’King List’ were worthy of a second glance.

"Bata,"

he said softly.

"Yes, Master."

An emotionless, synthetic voice echoed from the void.

"Mark this fellow named Qin Feng."

Cang said, "Set a twenty-year reminder. If he’s still active in twenty years, send his coordinates to me immediately."

"As you command, Master. Mark complete. Shall I plan a hunting route for him now?"

the Intelligent Assistant, Bata, responded.

"No rush."

Cang leaned back and slowly closed his eyes. "Let him mature for a while. He’s quite strong. In twenty years, the resources he’s accumulated will surely be substantial."