166: Elder Lin

“Panel…”

Lin Xiu calmed his heart and checked his recent gains.

[Name: Lin Xiu]

[Age: 20]

[Realm: Seven-star Dou King (270,000 / 640,000)]

[Physique: Early Stage of Sixth Rank (15%)]

[Soul: Early Stage of Spirit Realm (2%)]

[Aptitude: Sixth Rank]

[Abilities:

...Low-tier Earth Rank: Overturning Waves lv10 (Max)

Low-tier Earth Rank: Myriad Thunder Attraction lv10 (Max)

Low-tier Earth Rank: Three Thousand Lightning Movement lv10 (Max)

...Profound High-Rank: Dragon Soaring the Four Seas Strike lv8 (200 / 800)

...Intermediate Profound Rank: Flame Soul Separation Technique lv3 (100 / 300)

...]

[Attribute Points: 2]

“Overturning Waves, Myriad Thunder Attraction, and Three Thousand Lightning Movement are all maxed out. It’s a pity Three Thousand Lightning Movement is a movement Fighting Skill; otherwise, I could fuse an Intermediate Earth Rank Fighting Skill.”

It’s not easy to gain experience by practicing Fighting Skills. Lin Xiu currently doesn’t have three Profound High-Rank offensive Fighting Skills.

He does have seven or eight Intermediate Profound Rank ones, but fusing them into Profound High-Rank and maxing out their Rank also requires a lot of attribute points.

If he doesn't use attribute points, nine Ranks, accumulated experience would also be a huge number.

“After obtaining the Fallen Heart Flame, I gain 28,000 experience points daily, which is three times the normal Cultivation speed. Real flames increase Cultivation speed by one fold compared to illusory flames.”

Lin Xiu estimated the experience needed to advance to the next Realm, and it seemed he could maintain one Realm per month.

One star increase per month.

This was not for a Fighter, but for a Dou King.

An ordinary Fighter, without any fortuitous encounters or Medicinal Pill assistance, might not even advance one star in a year.

“Half a year should be enough for me to advance to Dou Emperor. After I Breakthrough, I’ll refine the Soul Fusion Pill, which will allow me to obtain the Seventh Rank Demonic Beast blood needed to improve my Aptitude.”

Thinking of this, Lin Xiu felt a bit parched.

After his Aptitude improved, his experience gain speed would double again.

“I just don't know how many attribute points it will take to raise my Aptitude to Seventh Rank. After my Physique became the same Realm as a Demonic Beast, adding one or two attribute points didn't seem to change the value much.”

Lin Xiu recalled adding points to his Physique before; a mere 5% increase cost 15 attribute points.

Compared to the previous 20 points for a major Realm, this was quite a bit more.

However.

The more he spent, the greater the value it brought.

“My Physique is now aligned with Demonic Beasts, not human bodies. If I had a maxed-out Sixth Rank Physique, combined with Fighting Skills, a single punch would probably be unbearable for a two or three-star Dou Zong.”

Punching the Peak Dou Emperor Han Feng flying was an experience Lin Xiu still remembered vividly.

It was from that time that he gained a clear understanding of Body Constitution and Physique.

“In the future, every time I advance a major Realm, I will prioritize maxing out my Physique. That would be equivalent to having a maxed-out Demonic Beast Physique.

If I also got a big hammer like Yan Hao’s, Fighting Skills wouldn't seem so important.”

Lin Xiu silently set two goals.

Cultivation Technique, Fighting Skill.

The more of these two things, the better, especially high-Rank ones.

Although Yellow Rank could still yield attribute points, the cost-effectiveness was low.

After putting away the panel, Lin Xiu went to sleep.

In a flash.

The time set by the Elder arrived.

Lin Xiu received the message, specifically washed up, and changed into a set of clothes Han Yue had sent him.

The clothes were mainly white, a light color, with a silky feel to the fabric, and remained wrinkle-free even after repeated rubbing.

After putting them on, Lin Xiu looked at the handsome young man in the mirror and couldn't help but be stunned.

He made his way to the Inner Academy plaza.

It was very lively, many Inner Academy students had received the news and arrived early.

“I heard the academy is going to give Lin Xiu an Elder position.”

“Yes, it’s too fast. Lin Xiu hasn’t even been in the Inner Academy for two years, and he’s already an Elder.”

“He should be the youngest Elder in the academy’s history.”

“More than that, in my opinion, he’s probably also the youngest Dou King.”

“Alas, a Dou King. It’s said that when Lin Xiu entered the Inner Academy, he had just advanced to Great Fighter not long ago, and now he’s actually a Dou King.”

Whispers arose in the plaza, and many students' faces involuntarily showed expressions of envy.

Someone shouted “Lin Xiu,” and the scene suddenly quieted down.

Figures turned one by one, their gazes fixed on the young man outside the crowd.

The crowd automatically parted, creating a path, and complex gazes filled with various emotions followed the young man’s figure.

On the high platform in the center, the Elders also appeared at this time. Seeing Lin Xiu, their usually stern faces showed smiles that were somewhat unfamiliar to the surrounding students.

Some students muttered to themselves, realizing that a certain Elder wasn't expressionless after all.

“Lin Xiu, come up quickly.”

An Elder enthusiastically waved him over.

But he seemed still unsatisfied, taking a few steps down the platform and pulling Lin Xiu’s sleeve to lead him up.

Standing on the platform, Lin Xiu looked at the many pairs of eyes, feeling a little unaccustomed to it.

“Half a month ago, the Sky Burning Qi Refining Tower’s flames became abnormal, the Seal was broken, and the academy was in grave danger…”

An Elder spoke with conviction, his voice loud and clear, recounting the dangerous moments of that day.

Lin Xiu didn’t pay much attention; it was his first time standing on a platform not in a fighting capacity, and he felt a bit nervous.

His gaze swept around.

Near the front of the platform, Han Yue, Lin Xiuya, and others were all there. Their gazes met, and their smiles were exceptionally bright.

It was as if the person standing on the platform was them.

Lin Xiu didn't remember much of what was said during the process, only that he had become an Elder of the academy, specifically the Elder in charge of the Qi Refining Tower.

Not the Hidden Scripture Pavilion Elder… Lin Xiu sighed inwardly, not surprised.

Besides the change in status, the academy also gave him two Medicinal Pills: one that could directly advance a Dou King by one minor Realm, and another healing medicine that could restore most of his Dou Qi upon consumption.

Finally, there was a Low-tier Earth Rank Fighting Skill named 'Raging Thunder of Fury', which was a fist-based offensive Fighting Skill.

Beyond these rewards, the Elder status came with various benefits within the academy.

For example, he could regularly borrow reference materials for practice from the Inner Academy’s “Fighting Skill Arena” and “Cultivation Technique Pavilion,” or receive subsidies for Medicinal Pills.

These were just benefits for Elders and weren't specifically highlighted.

Even so, the dispersing students were still talking excitedly, their words revealing strong envy and longing.

Among the more than a thousand students in the entire Inner Academy, how many might never even come into contact with an Earth Rank Fighting Skill in their lifetime?

And according to the information they had gathered, this newly promoted Elder already possessed three Earth Rank Fighting Skills.

It was impossible not to be envious.

Originally intending to leave, Lin Xiu was pulled by Su Qian to get acquainted with the many Elders of the academy.

They chatted until evening, with each person saying a few words, before Lin Xiu finally returned to his residence.

As soon as he entered the door, a chorus of voices rang out.

“Elder Lin is back…”

“Student Leng Bai greets Elder Lin…”

In the courtyard, Lin Xiuya, Han Yue, Leng Bai, Du Chaoping, and others, even Su Xiao and Xiu Yan, were all there.

They had all come to celebrate Lin Xiu's promotion to Elder.

Among them, Su Xiao and Xiu Yan gave gifts and then left in a hurry.

Whether the two regretted their choice compared to Leng Bai's, only they knew in their hearts.

The group ate and drank heartily, chatting and laughing, creating a very joyful atmosphere.

The next day, at dawn.

Someone asked Lin Xiu if becoming the Qi Refining Tower Elder came with any special privileges.

For example, could he distribute Fire Energy to them?

“Fire Energy, of course, is not allowed. The Inner Academy has its rules; even as an Elder, I cannot act recklessly.”

Lin Xiu shook his head, “However, if you are interested in the lower levels of the Qi Refining Tower, I can take you on a tour.”