Chapter 213: Little Divine Power

Chapter 213: Chapter 213: Little Divine Power

Everyone was discussing animatedly. As Lin Qi listened, he felt like he was on the verge of a revelation, as if he had vaguely grasped something.

After everyone quieted down, Jia Hui continued.

"We humans are a race that excels at learning. We’ve learned a great deal from the Calamity Beasts."

"The very first Source Energy Skill was created by Emperor Red, based on the Lava Sparrow. It’s what we now know as the *Lava Sparrow Evolution Technique*."

"At the same time, from the *Lava Sparrow Evolution Technique*, Emperor Red also comprehended a weakened version of the Lava Sparrow’s Divine Power and created a Little Divine Power—Lava Transformation."

"While in the Lava Transformation state, a Martial Artist can’t shoot flames, but their physical attributes will receive an explosive boost, and their speed will skyrocket."

"Although it’s not as good as a Special Ability, it still makes one much stronger than an ordinary Martial Artist. It’s an ability that can turn the tide of battle in a critical moment."

The moment Teacher Jia said this, the entire classroom erupted in an uproar.

"There’s an ability like that? How come I never knew about it?"

"Lava Transformation, sounds awesome. Why didn’t our previous teachers ever mention it?"

Jiangtao’s eyes lit up, and his expression grew excited. "I cultivate the *Vajra Ape Evolution Technique*. Does that mean I can comprehend a Little Divine Power—Vajra Transformation?"

"Teacher, how do you comprehend a Little Divine Power?"

Guan Shan raised his hand and asked curiously. Everyone else also looked at Teacher Jia with curiosity.

Who wouldn’t want to comprehend a Little Divine Power? It could drastically improve one’s combat prowess.

Lin Qi was also exceptionally curious, as he suddenly recalled the unknown power he had comprehended at the Calamity Beast Museum yesterday.

Teacher Jia laughed and said, "You’re all only learning about Little Divine Powers today because it’s not part of the basic high school curriculum."

"As you can imagine, it’s not an easy thing to do."

"Comprehending a Little Divine Power is a low-probability event. First, you must have an extremely high degree of compatibility with the Source Energy Skill you cultivate."

"At the same time, your own Martial Arts Root Bone must be extremely strong, and your Spiritual Power and Comprehension can’t be low."

"Only then is it possible to comprehend a Little Divine Power."

"The probability of comprehending a Little Divine Power is minuscule. How small? For example, this year, there were thirty S-class Talents in the national college entrance exams."

"There were also about thirty who Awakened Special Abilities. But among them, fewer than three were able to comprehend a Little Divine Power."

"It’s even possible that not a single one did. You can imagine just how low the probability is."

When Teacher Jia said this, everyone fell silent.

’The odds are even lower than becoming an S-class Talent. What’s the point of even trying?’

Jiangtao also went quiet instantly. He didn’t have the confidence he could learn it either.

"So, for this Little Divine Power business, it’s enough for you all to just be aware of it. You should still focus your attention on increasing your Qi and Blood Value and improving your Martial Arts," Teacher Jia said finally.

He had been a teacher for several years and had only seen a few people succeed.

...

「After Class」

A group of students prepared to go to the cafeteria, but Lin Qi didn’t join them.

He and Jiangtao returned to their villa to eat.

In the spacious living room, Jiangtao spoke while eating his nutritional meal.

"Brother Qi, if you ask me who among us is most likely to learn a Little Divine Power, I think it’s you."

"And my gut tells me you can definitely do it." As Jiangtao said this, his expression turned serious.

Lin Qi smiled. "I’ll just let nature take its course."

"It’s not like I absolutely have to learn a Little Divine Power."

"Your progress has been incredibly fast, too. You’re already ranked third in our Azure Sky Sixth Institute, surpassing Wang Qiufeng."

"It seems that mysterious red gemstone is doing its job."

Jiangtao said, quite pleased with himself, "The gemstone gets some credit, but so does my own hard work."

"Brother Qi, aside from you, I’m confident I can surpass anyone. My next goal is to defeat an S-class Talent."

"You will."

Lin Qi put down his chopsticks and said seriously.

He was genuinely happy for Jiangtao. As his best friend, he naturally hoped they could fight side by side.

He didn’t want Jiangtao to fall behind and be eliminated along the way.

His own Talent would only grow stronger in the future, and Jiangtao was his only true brother.

...

A few minutes later, Jiangtao left.

Lin Qi entered the spacious Martial Arts Room, changed into his training clothes, and walked around a bit.

He replayed Teacher Jia’s words from class in his mind. He was now highly certain that what he had comprehended was, in fact, a Little Divine Power.

And it was the Divine Power of the Vajra Tiger.

"Little Chan, what is the name of the Little Divine Power I can comprehend from the *Vajra Tiger Evolution Technique*?"

The blue-robed Little Chan materialized, then projected a screen.

"Master, according to data collected from the Red Dome House forums, when a Level 8 Calamity Beast, the Vajra Tiger, is pushed into the Desperate Realm, its physical attributes increase drastically. Its power and speed will skyrocket."

"We humans have an extremely small chance of comprehending its Divine Power—Vajra Transformation!"

Lin Qi nodded. He could now confirm that the unknown power he had comprehended was indeed the Little Divine Power—Vajra Transformation!

’It seems it was because my compatibility reached 100%, and my Talent and Comprehension are both excellent.’

’And also because of my Heart Eye Talent.’

Lin Qi clenched his fists. ’Although a Divine Power can’t compare to a Special Ability, the explosive increase in combat power at a critical moment is a lifesaver.’

He had only comprehended 10% so far; he still had a long way to go.

Once he fully comprehended it, he could just imagine it: in a match, his power and speed would suddenly surge, and combined with his Combat Talent...

Who could possibly be his opponent?

"Hoo..."

Lin Qi let out a turbid breath, calming his heart. He walked over to a silver metal cabinet and took out a black metal box the size of a mug.

He slowly opened it, revealing a potion containing a pale yellow liquid.

This was the Muscle Strengthening Potion!

Without the slightest hesitation, Lin Qi took it out, opened it, and drank it all in one gulp.

The taste was sweet, not bitter, and it left him wanting more.

’Time to break through to become a Third Realm Skin Refining Martial Artist!’

Lin Qi exhaled a turbid breath and loosened his joints.

Ever since his Cultivation Technique reached Perfection yesterday, pushing his Qi and Blood Value to 39.99, he had felt he was very close to a breakthrough.

Now, with the help of the Muscle Strengthening Potion, he had a premonition that the breakthrough would happen today.

"BAM! BAM!!"

He took a fighting stance, revealing the black Gravity Rings on his arms.

His five fingers hooked into a claw, revealing the thick fascia on his wrists. Lin Qi instantly began performing the Tiger Form Fist.

His entire body’s great tendons worked in concert with his muscles. As the muscles stretched, the tendons contracted like springs before snapping outward, unleashing immense force.

"WHOOSH."

The moment he exerted force, the great tendons in his body vibrated and began a subtle Refinement.

At the same time, the Muscle Strengthening Potion he had just consumed began to take effect.

Streams of heat flowed from his stomach to every part of his body, enveloping his fascia and continuously generating warmth.

"Hoo..."

Lin Qi exerted force, feeling the twelve great tendons in his body lift the connected fascia, causing them to bulge on the surface of his skin.

The veins on his arms and thighs bulged, like horned dragons coiling around his bones.

"Hiss..."

Lin Qi gritted his teeth and sucked in a sharp breath. A subtle pain, as if countless tiny needles were pricking his great tendons, radiated through him. Each jab felt like it was directly on a nerve.

He endured the pain and continued practicing his Fist Technique. If he stopped, the tempering effect would not be maximized.

"BAM! BAM!!"

Furious Tiger Penetrating the Forest!

White Tiger Claw Offering!

He threw his punches, his muscles exploding with force, creating one air cannon blast after another!

He transitioned from Tiger Form Fist to Crane Form Fist, then to Snake Fist, Dragon Form Fist, and finally, Ape Form Fist.

As he practiced the fist forms, his body continuously refined its fascia. Although he felt a needle-like pain, he could endure it.

He had endured the agony of shattered bones and torn tendons—a pain worse than death. This was nothing in comparison.

Lin Qi gritted his teeth, carefully feeling the subtle refinement of his great tendons. If he were to train them on his own, it would likely take a considerable amount of time.

But now, with the aid of the Muscle Strengthening Potion, he could significantly shorten the refinement time. Two million Xia Country Coins was not expensive at all.

"BAM! BAM!!"

「Two hours later.」

"BAM!~"

"Hah!~"

Lin Qi suddenly let out a great shout, like a tiger’s roar. His great tendons bulged, transmitting power that erupted from his fist. The resulting explosion of air was louder than any before.

"Hoo..."

Lin Qi retracted his fist, panting heavily. Sweat dripped constantly from his forehead. With every change in technique and shift of his body, copious amounts of sweat fell onto the soft mat.

He felt the searing heat in his body recede like a tide, and the stabbing pain gradually faded to nothing.

He dropped his stance, his body overcome with soreness and fatigue.

His gaze immediately locked onto the panel.

[You have consumed a Muscle Strengthening Potion and performed a more detailed tempering of your body’s fascia. Muscle Training is at Perfection. Qi and Blood Value has broken through. Qi and Blood Value +0.01]

[Your Qi and Blood Value has surpassed 40. You have broken through to become a Third Realm Skin Refining Martial Artist!]

[Qi and Blood Value: 39.99 → 40]

...

A smile appeared on Lin Qi’s lips. He had finally broken through, and it had been much easier than he had imagined.

He recalled how when he broke through from the First Realm to the Second Realm, he had coincidentally undergone the transformation from 10% Fusion Degree with the template and suffered a great deal.

He went to the side again, picked up an energy drink, and began chugging it.

He drank three bottles of energy drinks in a row to replenish his lost fluids, then followed up with three vials of Energy Potions.

"Hoo..."

A moment later, Lin Qi felt his whole body heat up. He activated his Perception.

He saw the hidden Source Energy within his body suddenly surge forth, absorbed by his starved cells.

[Your body has digested a large amount of hidden Source Energy Particles and undergone a transformation. Qi and Blood Value +1]

[Qi and Blood Value: 40 → 41]

...

Lin Qi was pleasantly surprised. He hadn’t expected there to be so many undigested Source Energy Particles left in his body. They helped him absorb a huge amount of Source Energy in one go.

’I guess I’m a Third Realm Martial Artist now. My Qi and Blood Value has broken past 40. To break through to the Fourth Realm, I’ll need to break past 100. That’s a difference of 59, and the difficulty is much higher.’

Lin Qi fell into deep thought. To advance from the First Realm to the Second Realm, he only needed to raise his Qi and Blood Value by 30 points. But to pass through the Third Realm, he would need an increase of 60. The requirement had doubled.

’Now that I’ve broken through to the Third Realm of Skin Refining, I’ll need someone to guide me in my future cultivation.’

’It’s a good thing Teacher Jia, Senior Brother Li Qing, and Senior Sister Wang Zixuan are about to return.’

Lin Qi thought to himself that since he had just broken through to the Third Realm, he didn’t understand the Skin Refining stage and would need someone to give him guidance.

...