Devouring the Starry Sky: Cultivation Makes Me Stronger 33

But for a High-level War God, this kind of punishment was barely a scratch. Besides, according to the rules, Li Yao could earn contribution points by hunting monsters and other means, thereby reducing his sentence.

"But I think that's not what you want."

Luo Shen said nothing.

Ten years of detention? Such a punishment was indeed far too lenient for Li Yao.

If not for his lack of strength, he would have wanted to fight Li Yao right then and there, kill him outright, and avenge that slash!

A gentleman took ten years to avenge himself; a petty man sought revenge from dawn till dusk!

He did not consider himself a gentleman. He did not have that much tolerance for others.

Inspector Wang saw through Luo Shen's thoughts at a glance and said with a soft laugh, "So I'm giving you two choices. First, the Academy can step in and throw Li Yao into prison for ten years, but you may not receive any compensation. Second, make Li Yao bleed a little and compensate you. Once you're strong enough, you can go seek revenge on Li Yao yourself!"

The two choices were laid plainly before Luo Shen.

Inspector Wang—or rather, the Academy—naturally hoped that Luo Shen would choose the second.

To become a true powerhouse, one naturally needed tempering through blood and fire. No towering tree could be raised in a greenhouse. Therefore, Li Yao was the whetstone they had found for Luo Shen!

"I choose the second!"

Luo Shen chose the second option without hesitation.

If the Academy acted, Li Yao would at most be locked up for ten painless years. It would do Luo Shen no good at all.

Besides, with his cultivation speed, coupled with the rewards he would receive after entering the Elite Training Camp, his strength would surely soar in a short time. Before long, Li Yao would be left far behind.

Since that was the case, why should he let the Academy intervene?

At most half a year!

Luo Shen silently set a deadline in his heart. Within half a year at most, he would make Li Yao taste despair!

At noon the next day.

Yang Hui took Luo Shen and Luo Feng to the Nine-story Tower. On one hand, Luo Feng needed to undergo his entrance assessment for the camp. On the other, Luo Shen needed to complete his enrollment procedures, and Yang Hui would introduce them to the Nine-story Tower's facilities.

A mere A-rank trial posed no difficulty whatsoever for Luo Feng, who had experienced being hunted by an Iron Armored Dragon.

He passed with ease.

After the enrollment procedures were completed, Yang Hui continued leading the two of them to arrange their accommodations.

Just like in the Original Work, Luo Feng moved into Jiangnan Pavilion. Luo Shen, who had been specially recruited, was assigned an independent courtyard not far from Jiangnan Pavilion, where he could enjoy the pleasures of "solitude" alone.

Since the only students entering the camp in February were him and Luo Feng, there were quite a few code numbers to choose from.

Luo Feng still chose 03 as his final two digits, while Luo Shen casually chose 81.

That afternoon, two names appeared simultaneously on the Black Dragon Ranking—"NO.184 Luo Shen (570281)" and "NO.185 Luo Feng (570203)"!

The news spread almost instantly to the five major powers and base cities across the globe.

Almost at the same time.

Tie Zong and Pu Ka, two members of the Limitless Martial Arts Academy Special Operations Team, arrived at the residence of the Polainas Family, one of the HR Alliance's core families, holding a special arrest warrant issued by the Limitless Martial Arts Academy.

"Li Yao, come with us!"

Li Yao's expression darkened.

But faced with the special arrest warrant issued by the Limitless Martial Arts Academy, as well as two High-level War Gods whose strength was in no way inferior to his own, he chose not to resist for the sake of his wife, Vinina.

He understood as well.

This trip might cost him dearly, but his life would not be in danger.

The day after completing his enrollment procedures, February 19.

The numerous blade technique manuals Luo Shen had purchased from Limitless Home were delivered to his door. From that day onward, Luo Shen began living the shut-in life of never leaving his home.

February 22.

As the new school year was about to begin, the students who had left the Elite Training Camp to return home for vacation gradually came back.

That evening, Chu Qiang, the leader among this batch of Chinese students, organized a welcome banquet. He invited the Chinese students to welcome Luo Shen and Luo Feng and celebrate their arrival.

Luo Shen, still immersed in the ocean of blade technique manuals, was forcibly dragged out by Luo Feng.

February 27, afternoon.

In the underground training room, Luo Shen was drenched in sweat as he swung and chopped with the battle blade in his hand again and again. He had already practiced even the simplest Basic Blade Technique more than a hundred times.

During this time, he had been engrossed in studying those blade technique manuals, and he had formed some ideas about the prototype of his second blade move.

"Phew!" As he swung out his final slash, Luo Shen let out a heavy breath.

Sweat slid down his cheeks.

He glanced at the proficiency panel in his mind.

For a string of Proficient Level blade technique manuals—ordinary manuals such as Gale Blade Technique, River Severing Blade Technique, and Meteor Blade Technique—Luo Shen had thoroughly mastered them and brought them to the perfected level.

However, the upper limits of those manuals were very low.

Mastering ten of them would not help Luo Shen as much as a single Nine Heavens Thunder Blade manual.

As for his proficiency in the sixth level of Nine Heavens Thunder Blade, it was now one-third full. At this rate, he would completely master the sixth level's method of exerting force by mid-to-late March, raising his physical force output level to 4.9 times.

His movement technique proficiency had not improved much, which was also related to Luo Shen focusing most of his energy on blade techniques.

"Bzzz, bzzz~"

Suddenly, the phone placed beside him began to vibrate.

Luo Shen picked it up and saw that it was a text message from the bank—"Your China Construction Bank card ending in 0201 received 500,000,000,000 yuan at 16:51 on the 27th. Balance: 501,800,600,300 yuan. (China Construction Bank)"

"Fifty billion?"

Luo Shen could not help but freeze when he saw the number.

Just as he was wondering who had transferred such a large sum to him, his phone began to ring.

Looking down, he saw that it was Yang Hui.

"Hello, Teacher Yang!" Since he had entered the Elite Training Camp and Yang Hui was also an instructor there, Luo Shen had changed how he addressed Yang Hui to teacher.

"Luo Shen, you received the money, right?" Yang Hui's voice came through.

Luo Shen glanced down at his phone. The bank notification was still displayed at the top of the screen. He replied, "I just received a deposit notification. Teacher Yang, did you transfer this money to me?"

He already had a faint suspicion.

Yang Hui's next words directly confirmed it. "Where would I get that kind of money? It's compensation the Inspector got back for you. Li Yao really bled heavily this time. I'd say half the income he and his wife have earned over the years has fallen into your pocket."

The hundred-billion reward Li Yao had previously offered had attracted the attention of quite a few factions.

"So it's his."

A gloating smile appeared on Luo Shen's face. Since the money belonged to Li Yao, then he absolutely had to accept it—especially when Li Yao was suffering a setback.

"Since you've received it, that's fine."

Yang Hui had only called to inform Luo Shen.

He still had to make a trip to China later. Two Basic Training Camp students were waiting for him to assess.

Speaking of which, one of them was even promising Elite Training Camp material.

However, because the camp had already recruited two Chinese students this year, that person could only stay in the Basic Training Camp for a year first. After some older students graduated and spots opened up, he could be admitted.

"Fifty billion."

Luo Shen clicked his tongue in amazement. "I heard Luo Feng won five billion just yesterday, and then I turned around and received fifty billion. Should I find some sucker too and make a little money?"

But the thought merely passed through his mind before Luo Shen quickly cast it aside.

As long as he had enough money to spend, that was enough.

His top priority now was still to clear the first two levels of the Trial Tower as quickly as possible. With his 4.5 times force output level, if he reached Phase C of the second floor of the Trial Tower, his Combat Power Amplitude would exceed 12.

According to what Yang Hui had said before, a Combat Power Amplitude of 12 would basically guarantee a place in the Training Camp's top twenty.

That way.

He would be able to complete the first two reward conditions.

"I'll go to the Nine-story Tower and test myself first, see how much my physical fitness has improved during this period."

It had been some time since he had taken a punching power test. Since he was in a good mood today, he would go to the Nine-story Tower for a test first, then invite Luo Feng to dinner afterward.

Come to think of it, the two of them had not seen each other for several days.

By evening, quite a few students were walking around the Training Camp. Since it was not yet March and the Black Dragon Ranking had not officially opened, they were enjoying this rare period of leisure.

Once the Black Dragon Ranking opened, they would have to fight for their rankings.