I became a god through frontier slaughter, and I crushed the academy's prodigies!

The night is deep and quiet, the moon is bright and the stars are few.

The "late-night snack" that Ah Fei mentioned certainly did not disappoint him.

The head chef in the cafeteria had obviously heard the news. When he saw Shen Tian coming, he was so excited that his hands were trembling. He wished he could bring out all the top-grade exotic beast meat he had hidden away.

The meal was a pleasure for both the host and guests.

After seeing off Afei and Reggae, who were slightly drunk and still bragging, Shen Tian returned to Room 1606 in Building B alone.

Swipe your card and enter.

The smart sensor lights glowed softly, making the neatly made-up bed look especially inviting.

Without any hesitation, Shen Tian went straight into the bathroom.

Even with the abnormal regenerative talent of "immortality," the mental fatigue is real.

Steam rose.

In the huge whirlpool tub, the water surged against the taut muscles of my back.

Shen Tian closed his eyes and submerged his entire body in the water, leaving only his mouth and nose exposed.

The tension that had been constantly building in my mind finally eased.

This day felt incredibly long.

After half an hour.

Shen Tian walked out wrapped in a large white bathrobe, with water droplets still dripping from his hair.

He took a can of chilled soda from the refrigerator.

"laugh--"

Pull the tab open, and the bubbles surge.

Shen Tian tilted his head back and took a big gulp. The icy liquid slid down his throat, sending a shiver through his body.

Cool.

He plopped down on the expensive bed, the mattress providing just the right amount of support.

Is this the life of the rich?

It is simple, unadorned, and boring.

However, Shen Tian did not dwell on it for long.

Enjoyment is for becoming stronger, not for becoming decadent.

He raised his left hand and turned on his tactical watch.

A light screen popped up.

In the account balance column, the number 【203,500】 still shines with a captivating luster.

"We didn't even have a technique to break through to the first level before."

"Now……"

Shen Tian's lips curled up slightly as he slid his fingers across the light screen, directly clicking into the [Cultivation Techniques] section.

The screen flickered, instantly displaying hundreds of messages.

In this world, martial arts training is interconnected.

First-stage body tempering involves refining muscles, bones, skin, and membranes.

The second stage of Qi cultivation involves transporting Qi and blood, forging a furnace within the body, and ensuring the continuous generation of Qi and blood.

The third tier is the first major watershed on the path of martial arts—the Qi Refining Realm.

When the Qi and blood are condensed to their extreme, they can penetrate the body and transform into a tangible form of Qi.

It can take a person's head from a hundred paces away; it is invincible.

It can protect the body with its protective energy, making one impervious to swords and spears, and unaffected by water and fire.

If you don't reach the third tier, you can only rely on weapons to fight those tough-skinned beasts.

Once you reach the third tier, a casual punch can unleash a surging wave of energy, capable of striking a cow across a mountain.

Shen Tian's gaze quickly swept across the list.

【《Ruyi Tianchan Jin》: Tier 3, superior grade, leaning towards agility and defense. After mastering it, one's body is as light as a swallow, and one's inner energy is as dense and silky as silk. Price: 15000 military merits.】

【"Wildfire Technique": Tier 3, High-Grade, Fire-Attribute Explosive Technique, its Qi has a burning effect, Price: 18000 Military Merits.】

[The Mysterious Nether Water Fiend Technique: Third-Tier Supreme Grade...]

In the past, Shen Tian might have sighed in despair at these prices.

But now?

He scrolled straight to the very top of the list.

Since we have the money, let's buy the best.

This is the source of the nouveau riche's confidence.

Soon, a martial arts manual with an extremely domineering name came into view.

【The Heavenly Gang Overlord Body Technique】

[Rank: Tier 3]

[Introduction: Originating from the supreme martial arts technique of an ancient martial arts sect. It primarily cultivates a powerful, domineering, and unparalleled primordial energy.]

【Characteristic 1: Absolute Defense. The refinement of the protective qi is three times that of other techniques of the same level. When the protective qi is activated, it can withstand the bombardment of large-caliber firearms.】

【Characteristic 2: Qi Transformation. This ability allows the user to condense Qi onto their weapon, increasing attack range and damage by up to fifty meters.】

[Price: 30,000 Military Merit Points]

Thirty thousand.

This price is enough for most members of the Po Jun Si to work hard for ten years.

Even someone like Lin Qingyi, a captain-level figure, would hesitate for months after seeing this cultivation manual.

But Shen Tian merely raised an eyebrow.

"That's it."

Overlord Body.

Just from the name, you can tell it's tough.

Combined with its [Undying Body] and [Savage Power], it's practically made to be a humanoid tank.

If he were to encounter that Vajra Demon Ape again, Shen Tian was confident that he could stand still and let it attack him; if his hands went numb from the shock, he would consider himself defeated.

Without any hesitation.

A light tap with your finger.

Payment successful.

[You have purchased the complete "Heavenly Body Overlord Technique". Would you like to transfer it now?]

"transmission."

Shen Tian whispered.

hum!

The tactical watch instantly emitted a beam of blue light, which intertwined in the air in front of Shen Tian to form a holographic projection of a small figure.

The little man sat cross-legged, his internal meridians glowing red, demonstrating the pathways of blood and qi circulation.

This is the highest level of power transfer.

At the same time, the watch began playing its deep, narrating voice.

"The Heavenly Gang represents the ultimate Yang energy..."

Shen Tian closed his eyes slightly, his mental energy highly concentrated.

About ten minutes later.

The holographic projection dissipates.

Shen Tian slowly opened his eyes, and a vast and complex stream of memories had appeared in his mind.

【Ding! 】

[Host detected learning the "Heavenly Gang Overlord Body Technique"; system has added it to its register.]

With a thought, Shen Tian summoned the system panel.

Sure enough, a new line of small print appeared at the very bottom of the martial arts section.

[Martial Arts: Heavenly Gang Overlord Body Technique (0/10000 - Not Yet Entry Level)]

"Ten thousand points?"

Shen Tian clicked his tongue.

The second-tier "Great Sun Furnace Sutra" only requires 2000 points to complete.

These top-tier third-level cultivation techniques start at ten thousand.

It seems that as the cultivation level increases, the system, this "money-devouring beast," is becoming increasingly greedy.

but.

Looking at the glaring [34070] in the balance column, Shen Tian felt no pressure at all.

Problems that can be solved with money are not problems.

"System, add points."

Shen Tian took a deep breath, sat up cross-legged, and his eyes sharpened.

"Max out the Heavenly Body Technique!"

[Ding! 10000 kill points consumed.]

[The Heavenly Gang Overlord Body Technique has been upgraded to perfection.]

boom!!!

It was like a high-explosive grenade detonating inside my body.

Shen Tian's originally calm qi and blood went completely berserk in that instant.

But he felt no pain whatsoever.

Because that violent blood energy did not run rampant, but was forcibly tamed by a more domineering force, and was running wildly along some mysterious trajectory.

Crackle, crackle.

A series of popping sounds, like popping beans, came from inside Shen Tian's body.

The flow of qi and blood that was originally surging within the body underwent a qualitative change at this moment.

The liquid begins to compress and condense.

It eventually transformed into a faint golden stream of air.

Qi!

This golden aura, heavy as mercury, flowed through his limbs and bones, stretching his meridians and making his bones more translucent.

Even the internal organs were coated with a thin layer of gold film.

Shen Tian suddenly opened his eyes.

Two beams of golden light, almost tangible, shot out from his pupils, casting two paths of light in the dimly lit room.

"Is this... Tier 3?"

Shen Tian raised his hand.

A thought crossed my mind.

hum!

A layer of pale golden light, about half an inch thick, instantly appeared on his skin.

Although it looks thin.

However, Shen Tian could clearly sense the terrifying explosive power contained within this layer of qi.

He casually picked up an empty soda can from the table.

The fingers did not touch.

It was merely a slight tremor in that protective aura.

boom!

The aluminum alloy can was instantly shattered into powder, leaving not even a trace.

This is only passive defense.

If it's an offensive attack...

【Ding! 】

[Congratulations, host, on your martial arts breakthrough.]

[Current Realm Update: Peak of Tier 3]

The feeling of being filled with power made Shen Tian somewhat intoxicated.

The leap from the peak of the second tier to the peak of the third tier is not merely an accumulation of quantity, but a qualitative leap.

Now, he has truly stepped into the threshold of becoming a strong person.

If we encounter those three beast kings again.

Even without using Chi Xiao's power, Shen Tian was confident that he could go toe-to-toe with them.

If you can't beat them, at least you can run away.

And unlike before, I won't feel my blood surging from a roar.

【Ding! 】

[Host's cultivation level has been detected to have broken through to the third tier.]

[The host can now consume kill points to upgrade existing blue talents to purple talents.]