Free Web NovelChapter 192: Chapter 129: You All, Come at Me Together
’This idea is still too high-profile.’
In the bedroom, Lu Chao’s eyes were clear as he quickly shook his head.
As his Martial Arts Power slowly receded, he exited the Iron Bone State.
Such a sudden and drastic leap in strength could easily make one lose their grip on reality and grow arrogant.
The Crimson Fire sun in his mind spun slowly, and he gradually calmed down as he recalled what happened to Brother Hao.
Someone as strong as him, who had even awakened a Flame Superpower, was still so low-key, hiding his strength whenever possible.
’I should also learn to be more prudent and keep my feet on the ground.’
’Besides, who knows if other Elite Level experts have their own power-enhancing methods, like Mid-Level Martial Skills or Secret Techniques.’
’And then there are the Superpower Level Martial Artists. Anyone who reaches that level must have plenty of trump cards...’
Nodding to himself, Lu Chao completely snuffed out that budding arrogance.
He had just reached the Elite Level, after all. He should gather more information and spar with others to gauge the standards at this tier.
With that, his mindset stabilized.
He gradually adapted to all the changes from his breakthrough, once again gaining perfect control over his own strength.
Thanks to this, when Lu Chao looked at himself in the mirror, he saw that while he was brimming with vigor, his aura was contained. It would be difficult for anyone to guess his specific Life Energy level.
This was unlike his breakthrough to the professional level, when others could easily see through his newfound strength.
Under perfect control, he could easily suppress his own aura, revealing nothing.
In other words, he seemed like someone who had been at the Elite Level for a long time, with no trace of the telltale, overflowing aura that marked a recent breakthrough.
’Good.’
Nodding in satisfaction, he slowly unclenched his fist.
Once Lu Chao had adapted to his new strength, he turned his attention back to the panel.
His gaze fell upon the [Innate Talent] section. The information there had undergone a subtle change right after his breakthrough.
Looking at it now, it read:
[Innate Talent: Junior Fortitude (Evolving)]
’’Evolving?’’
Lu Chao’s eyes widened in surprise.
But after a moment’s thought, he recalled the notification he’d received when he first awakened [Junior Fortitude].
[After tempering your physique multiple times, there is a chance for it to advance to Mid-level Fortitude!]
’That’s right. The Minor Achievement of the Rock boosted my physical constitution by a huge margin.’
’All in all, my constitution is now at least ten times stronger than when I first awakened the talent.’
His confusion mostly cleared. He guessed that ’Evolving’ meant the talent was in the process of upgrading and transforming, about to become a mid-level talent.
Normally, it should have been a natural, immediate success.
But now...
Through his senses, Lu Chao could feel that while his recovery ability was improving, the process was extremely slow.
There also seemed to be an extremely subtle change in his muscles and sinews. It felt as if a new ability was about to sprout, but it was held back by a lack of some kind of energy, unable to take that final, crucial step.
After a few moments of thought, Lu Chao recalled his recent breakthrough. His qi and blood had been depleted, his body’s energy nearly drained dry, to the point of injuring his organs and shaking his very foundation.
He also remembered how his Potential Progress had been at a full 100% when he first awakened the talent.
’I see... The talent upgrade must require a certain amount of energy, just like awakening it did.’
’Even if the energy requirement isn’t as great, it must be more than I can currently supply. That’s why the evolution couldn’t finish all at once.’
Frowning slightly, Lu Chao suspected that the talent’s evolution might have been part of the reason he was able to push through to the Elite Level in one go.
That would explain why the depletion of his qi and blood had been so sudden.
It was as if he had exhausted his energy just to start the transformation, only for it to come to a grinding halt due to an insufficient supply.
Nodding to himself, Lu Chao started to piece it all together.
Although he was itching to do something about it, he decided against interfering after a moment’s thought.
The breakthrough alone had consumed all his available resources. The materials he had stockpiled for concocting medicines had also been used up over the past few days. What little was left would be a drop in the ocean, completely useless.
He wasn’t worried, though.
He was at the Elite Level now.
As long as he revealed his strength, he was certain he could acquire a large sum of resources to resolve the issue, whether by attracting new sponsors, finding Master Luo, or going to the Patrol Department.
Then, his talent’s evolution might be able to complete itself all at once.
At this thought, Lu Chao felt a wave of relief wash over him.
The Elite Level—it was a whole new world.
At least in Ring City, he could now face most dangers head-on and bear the immense pressure from all directions.
Subconsciously, he walked to the window.
Outside, the fiery red sun climbed higher, bathing the sky and the land in its light.
Lu Chao gazed at the nearby apartment buildings and concrete streets. His eyes drifted further, toward the cross-river bridge and the city’s inner ring in the distance.
Vast, climate-controlled glass canopies dotted the skyline. Prosperous skyscrapers stood shoulder to shoulder, and fleets of hovercars zipped through the air.
The prosperous inner city was a stark contrast to the Iron Ring District, forming a separate, elevated world of its own.
Lu Chao stood by the window, silently watching the scene. The sunlight reflected in his eyes, and for a moment, they flashed with a crimson fire.
He suddenly felt that he was now powerful enough to do certain things—to settle old scores, once and for all.
However, before that...
His gaze shifted, turning in the direction of Jinshi Boxing Hall.
Today was the day of the arranged duel.
’There are still some things to take care of.’
A cold glint flashed in his eyes as Lu Chao made his decision.
A few moments later, he donned a white training uniform and slowly walked out of his home.
