Chapter 11

"Let me wait for you over there." Yang Li tactfully stepped aside.

Lin Feng nodded slightly and walked over.

"Let me introduce myself, I am Wang Kai, a junior mentor at the Sunset City Genetic Academy." The refined man smiled and handed over a business card. Lin Feng received it with both hands; the card shimmered with a faint silver light, symbolizing status and position. Placing it on his crystal watch, it emitted a 'beep' as the information, including the crystal watch number, was copied into it.

"Hello, Senior." Lin Feng bowed respectfully.

Mentors at the Advanced Genetic Academy were different from those at the Junior Genetic Academy. The minimum requirement to become a mentor was—

Warrior level.

The seemingly gentle and refined junior mentor 'Wang Kai' was a genuine junior genetic warrior, with unfathomable strength.

"There's no need for such formality. If you don't mind, just call me Brother Wang. I'm only a few years older than you." Wang Kai smiled. Lin Feng was surprised and looked at him; indeed, Mentor Wang Kai had fair, lustrous skin and bright, spirited eyes. Wearing a silver genetic warrior suit and boots, he looked quite mature and refined.

"Brother Wang." Lin Feng nodded, secretly impressed by the approachability of the Sunset City Genetic Academy mentors.

Wang Kai smiled naturally, "Lin Feng, since you call me Brother Wang, I'll be straightforward with you. I just reviewed your background. The Crown Elite Academy has always been arrogant and looked down on people. When they rejected you, it was their own loss. I admire your backbone, so here—"

"I sincerely invite you to join the Sunset City Genetic Academy on behalf of the academy. I can guarantee that the benefits will not be inferior to those of the Crown Elite Academy."

His words were firm and resonant. Lin Feng looked at him, deeply feeling the sincerity of Mentor Wang Kai.

Since he could make such an offer, he was clearly well-prepared.

But...

"Really sorry, Brother Wang." Lin Feng bowed apologetically.

"Is it about the benefits?" Wang Kai's eyes flickered. "Our academy values talent the most. If you're not satisfied with the special benefits, I can help you apply for exclusive benefits."

Exclusive benefits only available through early admission!

"It's not for that reason." Lin Feng shook his head and politely declined.

"Hmm..." Wang Kai glanced at Lin Feng, pursing his lips thoughtfully, and sighed lightly. "Alright, since you have other plans, I won't force you." Wang Kai nodded, showing a faint smile. "However, the doors of the Sunset City Genetic Academy will always be open to you. If you change your mind, contact me."

"Sure, Brother Wang." Lin Feng smiled apologetically.

Wang Kai smiled gracefully, patted Lin Feng on the shoulder, and then leaped onto the magnetic levitation car, speeding away.

Watching Wang Kai's departing figure, Lin Feng's eyes held a trace of admiration. This was a true strong person, both in strength and character. If not for his peculiar body and brain domain width, joining the Sunset City Genetic Academy would indeed be a very good choice.

...

On the way.

"I said it, how could the Sunset City Genetic Academy not recruit you, Feng?" Yang Li looked matter-of-fact. "Before the accident, you were a super genius far ahead of Xiao Shiyuan. Even now, with your brain domain width just recovered, you're still far superior to Xiao Shiyuan."

"By the way, Feng, what conditions did the Sunset City Genetic Academy offer you?" Yang Li's eyes sparkled. "They must be at least as good as the Crown Elite Academy, right?"

Lin Feng nodded: "Exclusive benefits."

"Wow!" Yang Li's eyes widened in surprise. "Really? But of course, you deserve exclusive benefits, Feng."

Lin Feng said softly: "I declined."

"What!?" Yang Li froze, a bit dazed.

Looking at Yang Li's stunned expression, Lin Feng couldn't help but smile frankly: "What's wrong, are you that surprised?"

"No, Feng, what are you thinking?" Yang Li came to his senses, catching up to Lin Feng, his face full of confusion. "I understand why you rejected the Crown Elite Academy, but the Sunset City Genetic Academy sent a mentor to recruit you personally, with great benefits. This opportunity won't come again!"

Lin Feng gazed into the distance, his eyes flickering: "It's a bit of a pity."

"What?" Yang Li didn't hear clearly.

"Nothing." Lin Feng smiled, slowly stepping out of the academy gates. "Let's go, you'll know tomorrow."

"What do you mean?"

"Hey, Feng, wait for me!"

"Tell me the reason, or I won't be able to sleep..."

The noisy voices echoed in the quiet and colorful academy, bringing vitality and vigor.

The warm winter sun shone on Lin Feng's back, no longer the dimness of the night, but with a bright luster and deep warmth.

***

Rejecting two major Advanced Genetic Academies.

Lin Feng didn't know that news about him had once again caused a stir. Some called him foolish, others said he was senseless, and many were confused. But Lin Feng didn't care and wouldn't explain much. As long as he knew what he was doing, that was enough.

"Breath in~" Lin Feng sat cross-legged in the training room, practicing without pause.

In meditation, Lin Feng's mind was clear and free. After three months of practicing the Nine Dragon True Canon, the first level was thoroughly mastered, and the practice was as natural as walking and breathing. Through internal visualization, he could clearly see the dense energy of heaven and earth enveloping his body like clouds, being absorbed through the Nine Dragon True Canon.

The energy entered his meridians, converging in the dantian, and then flowed to the rest of his body from the dantian as the source.

This was the cultivation method of ancient martial artists.

"The dantian's absorption is already somewhat blocked, almost reaching its limit." Lin Feng was now clearly aware of his state. The dantian's capacity had reached its limit, and his body's capacity had also reached its limit. His brain domain width was approaching the first bottleneck, the 10% critical line.

It was like inflating a balloon; the more you inflate it, the more pressure you feel.

"Not just the dantian." Lin Feng thought. Through internal visualization, the small sphere inside the dantian was also nearly saturated. Although he couldn't determine its energy aura, he had a vague feeling that it had grown to its limit, just like a part of the dantian. Its energy absorption and rotation speed had also reached their peak with its size.

The small sphere, which was originally less than one ten-thousandth of the dantian, had now expanded to nearly one-thousandth of the dantian!

Its energy absorption and rotation speed had increased significantly compared to before.

"What is it?" Lin Feng was full of doubts.

"Can it grow further?"

"Is there any connection between it and the dantian?"

"Will my brain domain regress again because of it?"

...

Many questions, Lin Feng had no answers.

But one thing was clear to him now.

The improvement in physical attributes!

"Although I haven't tested it, my physical index has at least doubled compared to three months ago." Lin Feng was actually quite shocked. Three months ago, his physical index was already at the top among his peers, reaching the good level of a junior genetic warrior. Now...

It had doubled!

And this was just the most conservative estimate.

...

Sss! Sssss!~

Holding a laser sword, emitting a brilliant white light, Lin Feng's steps were simple and direct. The laser sword's swing wasted no extra force, as clean and precise as a mechanical cut. It produced a strong friction sound with the air, and the laser blade dissipated upon contact with the metal wall.

New martial arts!

Using genetic energy to burst into combat power, emphasizing practicality and effectiveness, and refined through technological assistance in the consciousness space to achieve perfect details. Combat power is measured in percentages, with no shortcuts, only hard training and refinement of each move.

"New martial arts emphasize practicality; ancient martial arts emphasize the realm of mind."

"New martial arts combine genetic energy to burst into the strongest combat power; ancient martial arts integrate with the energy of heaven and earth."

"These two are completely different schools, vastly different."

...

Sss~ Sss~~

The white light of the laser sword emitted powerful laser energy. Lin Feng's eyes sparkled, and he tightened his grip on the hilt.

He was very reluctant!

But he had to let go.

Since he had chosen the path of an ancient martial artist, he had to be wholehearted, practicing both mind and body. This was also the real reason he rejected the Sunset City Genetic Academy. Like the Crown Elite Academy, the Sunset City Genetic Academy was a pure 'genetic warrior' academy, specifically cultivating genetic warriors.

But the Combat Academy was different from the two major Advanced Genetic Academies.

"Emphasizing practical combat, honing through battles." Lin Feng's eyes shone.

Not to mention other aspects, just the Combat Academy's mission and atmosphere made him feel good. It was the only one among the three major Advanced Genetic Academies that admitted 'ancient martial artists.' Many ancient martial artists in Sunset City who turned eighteen chose to apply to the Combat Academy.

However, the competition and elimination were much more brutal than for genetic warriors.

After all, genetic warriors were one in a hundred with 'natural genetic' abilities, but ancient martial artists?

100%!

Everyone could unconditionally cultivate, though individual aptitudes varied, leading to different cultivation speeds and strengths, a fact that also existed among genetic warriors. People had different aptitudes and personalities, leading to different paths and achievements.

"Admitting to the Combat Academy, even with only basic benefits, two bottles of genetic fluid per month are enough." Lin Feng had already made his plans.

Two bottles of genetic fluid, plus the one bottle his sister could get, would be enough for her monthly genetic fluid intake.

Indeed, the basic benefits were far inferior, especially the choice of only one of three E9 elemental hearts, which was vastly different from the exclusive benefits. But...

He didn't plan to become a genetic warrior.

After three months of cultivation, Lin Feng clearly understood which path was most suitable for him. Although his genetic warrior aptitude was outstanding, compared to his ancient martial artist aptitude, it was like a firefly to the moon. In just three months, he had broken through from a brain domain width of 5.00% to near the critical line, a cultivation speed unheard of, far beyond terrifying.

Perhaps his current ancient martial artist strength was inferior to that of a genetic warrior, but he believed it wouldn't take long...

To surpass in every aspect!

Joining the Combat Academy would allow him to progress faster and more steadily on the path of an ancient martial artist!

"Tomorrow is the Combat Academy's selection." Lin Feng's eyes sparkled, his laser sword emitting a brilliant white light, his fighting spirit surging.

***

In the Jiaoyang District, a luxurious and extravagant garden villa.

"This idiot, actually rejecting both the Crown Elite Academy and the Sunset City Genetic Academy. A poor guy is a poor guy, short-sighted." Shi Wenlong sneered, practicing sword techniques in the martial arts field. With a swift thrust, he looked quite impressive. "Old Wang, do you think Lin Feng is sick?"

Old Wang, holding a towel, bowed and said, "Young Master, focus on your practice."

"Got it, annoying!" Shi Wenlong looked displeased. If anyone else dared to contradict him, he would have scolded them, but Old Wang, though calling himself an old servant, was a close friend of his father, so he didn't dare to be too bold. Muttering a few words, Shi Wenlong continued practicing, but his mind was still plotting, his eyes filled with malice.

"Not entering an Advanced Genetic Academy is for the best. Otherwise, dealing with him would be troublesome."

"This poor guy is probably going to join the city guard directly. I don't know what luck he had to recover his brain domain width, but let him enjoy it for a few days. After the Combat Academy's selection tomorrow, I'll deal with him! Daring to provoke me, Shi Wenlong, he really doesn't know what 'death' means!"

"When the time comes, I'll do that little slut Wang Qian right in front of you, and... hmm, I'll flay you alive with my last strike!"

"Lin Feng, I'll make you suffer more than death!"

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