92: Chapter 92 Breakthrough Rewards

This was not a pure energy barrier, but rather a miniature space belonging to his will, flowing with the rules of the 'Blade'.

This was the Intent unique to Li Wen, originating from the Profound Truth of the Lueying Style.

Just as Li Wen fully activated his Intent Field and carefully perceived its mysteries—not far away, separated by several rooms, in an office—

Fang Chengwu, who was meditating to temper his Qi and Blood, suddenly opened his eyes like a vigilant fierce tiger.

His gaze, sharp as a blade, instantly pierced through the walls, firmly locking onto the source of the sharp aura that had suddenly appeared.

"This is—a Momentum Realm?!" A sharp glint flashed in Fang Chengwu's eyes. That Intent was pure, sharp, carrying the vigor of new birth, yet faintly revealing a terrifying penetrating power.

Most importantly, the direction of this aura—a notion so fantastical that even he found it unbelievable flashed through his mind like lightning: "Li Wen?! He broke through to the Momentum Realm?!"

This thought was too astonishing, as in his memory, Li Wen had only recently stepped into the Late Stage of the Unity Realm.

Breaking through from the Late Stage of Unity to the Momentum Realm in half a month—this speed was simply unheard of!

Fang Chengwu suddenly stood up. His powerful Qi and Blood were concealed, but his steps were steady and swift.

He arrived at the door of the isolated martial arts room at the end of the corridor in just a few strides.

The closer he got, the clearer and more condensed the nascent Blade Intent, bearing Li Wen's unique aura, became.

Standing at the door, sensing the undeniable sharpness seeping through the crack, Fang Chengwu was completely certain.

It wasn't an illusion! It was Li Wen!

Immense gratification surged into his heart like a warm current. Without any hesitation, he immediately reached out and knocked on the metal door.

"Dong! Dong! Dong!" The knocking echoed in the empty martial arts corridor.

Inside the room, Li Wen's mind sharpened. His thoughts retracted, and the pale, sharp Intent Field that had just formed receded like a tide.

He steadied himself and went to open the door.

When the door opened, Fang Chengwu stood there, wearing his simple gray casual suit, his posture straight. His eyes behind the silver-rimmed glasses were sharp and filled with relief as he looked at Li Wen.

His expression was gentle, mixed with irrepressible admiration, the corners of his mouth slightly upturned.

"Teacher?" Li Wen was slightly surprised, but seeing Fang Chengwu's expression, he already understood.

Fang Chengwu didn't wait for Li Wen to speak. His gaze swept over Li Wen's shoulder and immediately captured the shocking scene inside the room.

The cross-section of the severed special high-strength alloy metal pillar was exceptionally smooth, as if cut by the most precise laser. The two heavy severed pieces lay off to the side.

On the wall, the brand-new, deep blade mark nearly a zhang long was even more conspicuous, the white metal scratch embedded deeply into the wall.

If an ordinary student had caused this level of destruction, Fang Chengwu might have frowned and offered a lesson.

But at this moment, looking at the fracture, looking at the blade mark, and sensing the sharpness in the air that had not yet fully subsided, his expression was not displeased at all; instead, it was instantly replaced by intense gratification and immense satisfaction.

"Very good!" Fang Chengwu's voice was clear and steady, yet full of praise.

He reached out and patted Li Wen's shoulder, his eyes full of expectation and approval: "That Intent just now was indeed yours! In less than half a month, Unity to Momentum Realm Breakthrough! Li Wen, you have once again exceeded your teacher's expectations!"

He pushed up his glasses and added with a gentle smile: "Well done, worthy of being the top Prodigy of our Qingshi No. 3 Middle School."

As he spoke, he slowly walked into the martial arts room, circling the severed alloy pillar to examine it closely. Then he walked to the wall, extended his long fingers, and gently stroked the blade mark, feeling the sharp aura penetrating deep into the metal: "This blade light's penetrating power—it is indeed astonishing. Such might right after breaking through—" He nodded and smiled gently: "Very good."

After acknowledging it, Fang Chengwu did not forget to pass on this huge piece of good news.

He immediately took out his communicator and dialed Principal Huang Yuanting's number, his tone steady and certain: "Old Huang! I have news for you. Li Wen—that kid just broke through to the Momentum Realm! Yes! Blade Technique - Momentum Realm! ... Yes, right here in the independent martial arts room of the Xinhuo Hall Qingshi Branch. Fine, I'll bring him over."

There was a brief silence on the other end of the communicator, followed by Huang Yuanting's equally surprised and disbelieving reply, filled with delight.

Li Wen stood beside him, looking at his teacher, who appeared gratified and steady, feeling warmth and resolve surge in his own heart.

His rapid Breakthrough was inseparable from the excellent environment and full support provided by the school and his teacher.

Just as Fang Chengwu was talking to Huang Yuanting, the vast internal information network of the Kindling Hall had already activated its automatic identification and reporting mechanism.

Li Wen's virtual pod connection records, the data on the anomalous energy fluctuations triggered at the moment of Breakthrough, especially the critical node information triggered by his A-rank contracted member status, were all captured by the municipal branch System of the Kindling Hall in his city in the first instance.

The System, at a speed far exceeding human capability, compiled a briefing titled 'A-Rank Seed Contract Member - Li Wen - Blade Technique Realm Breakthrough to Momentum Realm' and pushed it directly to the desks of relevant management personnel.

This briefing was finally delivered to Director Sun Zhenshan, who was handling affairs at the Kindling Hall municipal headquarters.

"Hmm?" Sun Zhenshan put down another document he was holding and opened this high-priority automatic briefing with a look of doubt.

The moment he saw the keywords 'Li Wen' and 'Momentum Realm,' a clear look of astonishment appeared on his usually composed face.

"This kid—how long has it been since he signed the contract? Only half a month?" He subconsciously calculated the time, and a massive wave stirred in his heart.

He clearly remembered that half a month ago, on the stands in Qingshi County, Fang Chengwu had vehemently argued for Li Wen to receive an A-rank contract, asserting his immense potential.

But even so, he hadn't dared to expect that in just half a month, this young man would actually complete this near-leap Breakthrough. After the shock came irrepressible joy.

"Good! Excellent!" Sun Zhenshan couldn't help but strike his palm with his fist, a smile of relief and admiration appearing on his face, a sharp glint flashing in the depths of his eyes, "Ah, Fang Chengwu, you have indeed cultivated a peerless raw jade. My decision to strongly support giving him that A-rank contract back then—that foresight and decision—was indeed correct!"

After the joy subsided, he immediately recalled the tradition of the Kindling Hall.

For contracted Prodigy members who break through key Realms, the organization grants corresponding, generous Cultivation resource rewards as encouragement and support.

Sun Zhenshan pondered briefly and immediately made a decision.

He opened his communicator and, using internal clearance, directly sent Li Wen's Breakthrough information along with his personally signed directive: 'Issue corresponding Realm Breakthrough Rewards at the highest standard' to the person in charge of the location where Li Wen signed his contract—Chen Yuanfeng, the Hall Master of the Xinhuo Hall Qingshi Branch.

"Hall Master Chen, great news! The Genius seed under your branch, Li Wen, has broken through to the Momentum Realm! According to the rules, you must personally make a trip to deliver congratulations and gifts from the organization! The document has been sent to your System; please handle it promptly!"

Upon receiving the information and directive personally signed by Director Sun, Chen Yuanfeng, who was handling branch affairs, was also startled.

Half a month to the Momentum Realm? What kind of Prodigy speed was that! Even though he had been the Hall Master for a long time and seen many geniuses, he was severely shaken by this news.

"Understood, Director Sun! I will head to the Third Middle School immediately!" Chen Yuanfeng rose without hesitation and immediately accessed the transfer authorization for the warehouse.

He understood the weight of Director Sun's words, 'highest standard' and 'personally delivered,' which indicated the extreme importance the Kindling Hall placed on Li Wen.

He personally retrieved the 'Unity to Momentum Realm Breakthrough Reward Package' corresponding to the A-rank Seed Contract Member from the warehouse, and additionally added several bottles of the [starlight condensing spirit fluid] that Li Wen's purchase history showed he urgently needed.

Thus, just as Li Wen, led by Fang Chengwu, was walking from the martial arts room toward the principal's office, preparing to face the joint inspection and joy of the principal and teachers, Chen Yuanfeng's dedicated vehicle had already driven into the gates of Qingshi County Third Middle School.

In the principal's office, Huang Yuanting was already waiting, his face beaming with joy. He looked at Li Wen as if he were gazing at a rare treasure, constantly inquiring about the Breakthrough details and feelings.

Fang Chengwu stood quietly to the side, hands clasped in front of him, his demeanor peaceful, a gentle and gratified smile on his face as he watched Li Wen.

Just as the few of them were chatting happily, a 'tap-tap-tap' knocking sounded.

The door opened, and Chen Yuanfeng, Hall Master of the Xinhuo Hall Qingshi Branch, dressed formally, walked in with a gentle yet solemn smile, personally carrying two exquisite silver boxes.

"Congratulations, congratulations, Principal Huang, Teacher Fang!"

Chen Yuanfeng's voice preceded his arrival. His gaze precisely landed on Li Wen immediately, revealing undisguised astonishment and admiration in his eyes, "Especially congratulations to the great contributor of our Kindling Hall, the young Prodigy, Fellow Student Li Wen! Congratulations on breaking through the threshold of the Momentum Realm in one go; your future is boundless!"

Seeing the Hall Master who had personally represented the Kindling Hall when signing the contract with him again, Li Wen maintained his usual humility and bowed respectfully: "Hall Master Chen flatters me; this student was merely fortunate."

"Fortunate? Heh heh, there was no luck involved at all!" Chen Yuanfeng laughed and waved his hand, signaling him not to be overly modest, his tone sincere, "Breaking through to the Momentum Realm in half a month! Looking across the entire Jiangnan Province and even broader regions, how many people can achieve this? This is a perfect combination of solid talent, perseverance, and fortune! I almost dare not imagine your future!"

He got straight to the point, gently placing the two boxes on the desk: "Today, under the personal order of Director Sun Zhenshan, I have come specifically to deliver the Breakthrough congratulatory gifts to young friend Li Wen on behalf of the Kindling Hall Headquarters! This is the organization's recognition and expectation for a true Prodigy!"

He personally opened the first box. Inside were neatly stacked energy crystal cards emitting a soft energy glow: "According to the standard for A-rank Seed Contract members breaking through to the Momentum Realm, you are specially rewarded with two million xinhuo points! As encouragement!"

Two million xinhuo points!

This amount was almost equivalent to a large portion of the xinhuo points Li Wen had painstakingly accumulated before.

Next, Chen Yuanfeng opened the second, slightly smaller box. Inside were ten bottles of deep blue potions shimmering with magnificent starlight, neatly arranged: "At the same time, considering the massive Mental Energy expenditure during your Breakthrough and the subsequent need to stabilize your Realm, the organization has additionally supplemented ten bottles of Level 3 Mental Energy recovery and nourishing potion—[starlight condensing spirit fluid]! We hope it will be helpful to you!"

"starlight condensing spirit fluid"! A full ten bottles! Seeing this congratulatory gift, especially after learning that Director Sun was also paying attention to his Breakthrough, Li Wen felt a surge of immense surprise and a heavy warmth.

This reward came too timely! He had already spent a huge amount of xinhuo points previously due to purchasing large quantities of this item and [starlight condensing spirit fluid] to support his Cultivation and Infinite Arena consumption, and he was worried whether his remaining points would be enough to exchange for auxiliary Cultivation resources and Infinite Arena consumption later.

These two million xinhuo points and ten bottles of precious [starlight condensing spirit fluid] were undoubtedly timely rain, not only solving his urgent resource needs but also serving as immense affirmation of his Breakthrough.

"Thank you for the generous gift from the organization! Thank you, Director Sun! Thank you, Hall Master!" Li Wen suppressed the excitement in his heart, his tone sincere and grateful, "This reward is too important! This student will certainly not fail expectations, strive to improve, and bring glory to the organization!"

Watching Li Wen maintain an attitude of humility, resolve, and composure even when facing such a heavy reward, Chen Yuanfeng was even more satisfied, inwardly praising Director Sun's excellent judgment.

Fang Chengwu watched this scene, his smile becoming gentler and calmer, his eyes revealing gratification and encouragement for his Disciple's growth.

Huang Yuanting also showed an even more gratified smile as he watched the scene.

In the principal's office, the atmosphere was momentarily filled with genuine joy for the Prodigy's Breakthrough and boundless anticipation for the future.

And this storm of 'Intent' had just stirred ripples in the small pond of Qingshi No. 3 Middle School; its waves were certain to quickly spread to a larger and broader world.

Li Wen's gaze passed the scenery outside the window and returned to the Provincial Second Mock Exam, which was less than half a month away.

Now, with the strength of a newly glimpsed Momentum Realm in hand, and abundant resources secured, the goal of top three in the province seemed much clearer than half a month ago, and—more worth fighting hard for!

The setting sun melted gold, stretching the outlines of the buildings of Qingshi Third Middle School long.

Li Wen carried the two heavy metal boxes out of the principal's office, stepping through scattered patches of light, and walked alone toward Hongyi Building.

What was inside the boxes were resources crucial to the future, as well as heavy pressure and motivation.

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Back in the independent martial arts room on the top floor, he isolated himself from the outside noise.

He placed the box bearing the Kindling Hall insignia on the operating table and first took out the thick stack of energy crystal cards.

The cards felt warm to the touch, faintly flowing with a subtle energy light. Each one stored ten thousand xinhuo points, totaling two hundred cards—the two million Breakthrough reward personally delivered by Hall Master Chen Yuanfeng.

These energy crystal cards were like large-denomination cash; using them was far less convenient than the xinhuo points in his personal account. Their only advantage was that the moment the box was opened, the overwhelming stream of energy light was enough to accelerate one's heartbeat, providing a huge visual impact.

Li Wen took out a special tablet connected to the Kindling Hall internal network and activated the point conversion program.

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