Chapter 76

Extra reward options?

Zhao Feng's breathing became rapid: "Please, Sir Sanwei, what other extra rewards do I have?"

"It's actually a reward supplement. For the top contributor in battle, Guangling Prefecture offers two options: first, to increase battle points to one hundred; second, to reset all battle points and exchange for a Holy Rank martial art."

The young man with a wooden expression said.

One hundred battle points... What! A Holy Rank martial art?

Zhao Feng's heart skipped a beat.

The first option, one hundred battle points, would give Zhao Feng more opportunities to exchange.

After all, ten battle points can exchange for a top-tier martial art.

What left Zhao Feng stunned was the second option, which allowed him to exchange for a Holy Rank martial art.

Guangling Prefecture was indeed extraordinary, with a profound foundation, capable of even offering a Holy Rank martial art.

"Of course, I advise you to choose the first extra reward, which gives you many options. A Holy Rank martial art is premature for those below the seventh level of martial arts, and even some ninth-level martial artists cannot master it."

The young man with a wooden expression suggested.

Zhao Feng fell into deep thought.

As the third-ranked strongman in Guangjun Guard, who often accompanied Guangjun Marquis, the young man had a broad perspective. His words must have some truth to them.

If he chose the first reward supplement, Zhao Feng would have one hundred battle points, which could be used to exchange for a semi-Holy Rank martial art, some top-tier martial arts, and heaven and earth spiritual materials.

The second option, however, would reset all battle points to exchange for a Holy Rank martial art.

This would involve some risk. If the chosen Holy Rank martial art could not be mastered, it would be a waste.

Rationally speaking, the first option was more stable and offered more flexibility.

However, a Holy Rank martial art, as a legendary martial art, offered the chance to surpass the ninth level of martial arts and reach the unreachable realm of martial arts sainthood, which was the dream of countless martial artists...

Zhao Feng took a deep breath, finding it hard to make a decision.

"Right, I forgot one thing. According to the rules of Guangling Prefecture, those below the seventh level of martial arts cannot choose a Holy Rank martial art. I can give you seven days to make your decision."

The young man with a wooden expression suddenly added.

Seventh level of martial arts?

Zhao Feng nodded solemnly. Since that was the case, he would let fate decide.

After the bandit suppression mission, his cultivation had reached the critical point of the sixth level, with all his states reaching the peak of the sixth level of martial arts.

Seven days.

If he could break through to the seventh level, Zhao Feng would choose the second reward.

But if he failed to break through, he would have to choose the first reward.

After making his decision, Zhao Feng quickly returned to his wooden house.

After the bandit suppression mission, the young geniuses all went to the "Baohuan Hall" to choose martial arts, heaven and earth spiritual materials, or divine weapons they liked.

Only Zhao Feng remained in his wooden house, in seclusion.

That afternoon, Zhao Yufei and Huang Qi returned with full loads.

Zhao Yufei chose a top-tier body technique and exchanged for several heaven and earth spiritual materials to aid her cultivation.

The other young geniuses also gained something.

Feng Yin Yue, the first-ranked among the Ten Sky Guards, and Lei Zuo, the second-ranked, used most of their battle points to exchange for heaven and earth spiritual materials.

Lei Zuo, in particular, used all his battle points to exchange for heaven and earth spiritual treasures and precious elixirs.

"Ha ha ha... The rare 'Millennium Fire Grass' and 'Crimson Blood Qi Pill,' using up all my battle points, I will definitely succeed this time."

Lei Zuo sat cross-legged in his wooden house, his face flushed, looking excited.

The Millennium Fire Grass, with its fierce and dominant medicinal power, was much more valuable than ordinary thousand-year-old ginseng.

The Crimson Blood Qi Pill, used to strengthen and refine martial arts inner strength, had a certain auxiliary effect on breaking through to the seventh level of martial arts.

...

From that day on, the young geniuses in the Sky Guard Camp all went into seclusion to cultivate.

That night, some young geniuses broke through their cultivation, advancing to the fifth or sixth level of martial arts.

The second day, the third day... some young geniuses made progress and breakthroughs.

Especially on the third day, a powerful aura surged from Lei Zuo's wooden house. Even from a distance, one could feel the gusts of air.

The young geniuses in the Sky Guard Camp were all shocked.

On the third night, a terrifying aura emanated from Lei Zuo's wooden house, with some inner strength aftereffects dispersing, making nearby people's hearts race. This was clearly the effect that only a seventh-level martial arts master could achieve.

"Heaven... Lei Zuo broke through?"

Some young geniuses changed their expressions.

At the same time, in the Sky Guard Camp, there was some movement in the wooden houses and tents of the young geniuses.

On the fourth and fifth days... many young geniuses emerged from seclusion.

This included Lei Zuo.

As soon as Lei Zuo emerged from seclusion, the young geniuses in the Sky Guard Camp all came to congratulate him.

"Brother Lei, breaking through to the seventh level of martial arts at less than seventeen years old, you are truly a world-class genius."

"Ha ha! I don't have to look at Feng Yin Yue's face anymore."

As Lei Zuo walked, he felt the reverent gazes of the surrounding young geniuses.

At this moment, Lu Xiaoyun, ranked fifth, walked over with a smile: "Congratulations, Brother Lei, on advancing to the ranks of martial masters."

Lu Xiaoyun's progress was also significant, reaching the critical point of the sixth level, just half a step away from breaking through to the seventh level.

After a few polite exchanges, Lu Xiaoyun pulled Lei Zuo aside and whispered something.

Oh?

After listening, Lei Zuo's gaze faintly swept over the tenth wooden house.

That was where Zhao Feng lived.

Since the end of the bandit suppression mission, Zhao Feng had stayed in his wooden house.

No one knew what he had exchanged for.

Only Zhao Yufei and Huang Qi were clear that Zhao Feng had not yet gone to the Baohuan Hall to exchange for items.

What was he doing?

Even if he was in seclusion, wouldn't it be easier to break through if he exchanged for some heaven and earth spiritual treasures or precious elixirs?

At this moment.

Zhao Feng sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, his martial arts inner strength incredibly condensed, flowing through his flesh and bones.

With each breath, the aura he emitted was stronger than usual.

A few days ago, he had taken the last thousand-year-old blood bamboo shoot, feeling a slight improvement in his overall quality and martial arts inner strength.

However, Zhao Feng did not successfully break through to the seventh level.

He was not like Lei Zuo, who had long reached the critical point of the sixth level, even with one foot already in the seventh level of martial arts.

Now, Zhao Feng had one foot in the seventh level of martial arts, just lacking the final bit of strength.

With the seven-day deadline approaching...

"In the next two days, it's unlikely I can break through to the seventh level."

Zhao Feng sighed deeply.

The seventh level of martial arts was a chasm, a watershed between different stages.

How many martial artists in this world spent their entire lives at the peak of the sixth level, unable to take that step.

As long as they successfully took that step, they would advance to the revered ranks of martial arts masters.

"Zhao Feng! Come out and accept the challenge!"

A young genius's shout came from outside the wooden house.

Huh?

Zhao Feng walked out of the wooden house and found a group of people outside.

The challenger was a young man who had advanced to the peak of the sixth level.

The Ten Sky Guards enjoyed better treatment in the Sky Guard Camp. Once other geniuses became strong enough, they would issue challenges.

Alright, let's get some exercise.

Zhao Feng faced the young man at the peak of the sixth level.

Dragon Soaring to the Sky!

The young man immediately used a top-tier body technique, combined with a near-advanced complete fist technique, attacking Zhao Feng.

Zhao Feng stood still, one hand behind his back, and extended a finger, lightly pointing forward.

Ouch!

The young man cried out in surprise. Zhao Feng's condensed finger strength was unmatched, shaking his blood and qi, almost making him spit blood.

In just a few moves, Zhao Feng used one hand to knock him down.

"Such strong finger strength!"

"This Zhao Feng doesn't seem to rely on luck and cheap tricks as rumored."

The nearby young geniuses were amazed.

Zhao Feng's displayed strength was enough to rank him among the top five, even the top three, of the Ten Sky Guards.

"Hehe, impressive, impressive!"

Lu Xiaoyun walked over with a light smile.

Beside him stood a silver-robed, bald young man with a thick and terrifying aura.

Huh!

Zhao Feng was slightly surprised, staring at Lei Zuo, who had advanced to the seventh level of martial arts.

In just a few days, the Sky Guard Camp had gained another seventh-level genius.

When their gazes met, Zhao Feng felt the hostility and sneer in Lei Zuo's eyes.

During the bandit suppression mission, Lei Zuo and Zhao Feng had a conflict over battle contributions, leaving Lei Zuo very displeased, filled with resentment and unwillingness.

"What do you want?"

Zhao Feng was not afraid.

These days of failed breakthroughs had left him somewhat irritable, and sparring with someone would be a good way to vent.

"Zhao boy, you were the top contributor in the bandit suppression mission, quite impressive. I, Lei Zuo, would like to learn from you."

Lei Zuo's eyes flashed with a fierce light.

"Wait! Why use a sledgehammer to crack a nut? Let me take him on."

Lu Xiaoyun's figure flickered, stepping forward to challenge.

"You are not my match."

Zhao Feng shook his head.

He was now half a step into the ranks of martial arts masters, with true strength comparable to a martial arts master.

"A few days haven't seen you, when did you become so arrogant? I want to see how much you've improved."

Lu Xiaoyun raised his eyebrows, launching his most skilled top-tier martial art, "Thunder Fist," directly at Zhao Feng, with a shocking explosive fist strength.

"Break!"

Zhao Feng lightly shouted, his fingertip emitting a highly condensed finger strength, like a green needle, piercing through the air, producing a startling explosion.

"Long-range finger strength!"

The nearby young geniuses were shocked.

Even Lei Zuo, who had advanced to the seventh level, was moved.

Pfft!

Lu Xiaoyun's Thunder Fist was pierced by the long-range finger strength, leaving a blood hole in his chest, causing him to stagger, almost falling.

"Long-range finger strength... You haven't broken through to the seventh level, how is this possible!"

Lu Xiaoyun's face turned pale, unable to accept the reality.

In one move, Zhao Feng defeated Lu Xiaoyun.

The fourth-level "Star Pointing Finger," combined with Zhao Feng's current cultivation and terrifying condensed inner strength, had a power close to the seventh level of martial arts.

"Zhao Feng, your strength exceeds my expectations. To cultivate long-range finger strength before the seventh level is impressive. However, in front of a true 'Qi Breaking' level expert, this is far from enough."

Lei Zuo walked over calmly and confidently.

Advancing to the seventh level, his inner strength, both in quantity and quality, far exceeded that of Qi Accumulation stage martial artists. With every move, he emitted an intangible aura of pressure.

"Less talk, let's fight if you want to."

Zhao Feng was not afraid.

"Alright, alright, alright!"

Lei Zuo laughed, a silver aura rising from his body, sweeping like waves, forming an invisible force, sweeping over an area of seven to eight meters.

Such power was enough to make nearby martial artists breathe heavily and lose their balance.

Absolute Wind Palm!

Lei Zuo's seventh-level martial arts aura fully erupted, with thunder-like inner strength. With one palm, a silver aura shaped like a hand, accompanied by a fierce wind, enveloped Zhao Feng.

Star Pointing Finger!

Zhao Feng's fingertip emitted a needle-like green finger strength, like a meteor in the dark night, piercing through the air, colliding with Lei Zuo's powerful palm.

Boom~

The collision of the two forces produced a thunderous roar, with dust and air waves surging over ten meters, nearly engulfing both of them.

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