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Chapter 116: A Rampage
Chapter 116: A Rampage (Monthly Vote Request)
【Unfortunately, you have died!】
In his Personal Space, Yu Jing stared at the gray notification hovering before him, his expression hardening.
He lost.
This was his first time participating in the Genius Tournament. He had entered full of ambition, determined to crack the top 100.
Yet the match had ended in less than a minute.
Where had it gone wrong?
Yu Jing racked his brain. He’d trained relentlessly, his strength far surpassing his past self. He’d even mastered the Mountain-Shattering Spear Method.
But against Yang Jian, the defeat was even more crushing. He’d been killed in three moves.
His opponent not only knew the Mountain-Shattering Spear Method—they wielded it with terrifying proficiency and raw power.
A one-sided thrashing.
Yu Jing’s chest tightened. He couldn’t accept this result.
As he exited the Neural Pod, his phone buzzed moments later.
He answered, greeted by a sharp female voice.
“Yu Jing, did the Genius Tournament end?”
“As my brother, if you fail to clear the first three rounds, you might as well die.”
Silence. Yu Jing’s jaw clenched. “I died in the first round.”
A pause. Then, coldly: “How do I have such a useless brother?”
Crash!
Yu Jing’s restraint shattered. With a furious roar, he hurled his smartphone to the ground, shattering it into pieces.
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Scarlet Realm Personal Center
【Yang Jian, congratulations! You’ve advanced to Round 2. Reward: 100,000 Xia Kingdom Currency.】
Lin Qi’s eyes gleamed. A hundred thousand already in Round 1? What would the later rounds bring?
Two days ago, he’d spent heavily on resources. Now, a golden opportunity to replenish had arrived.
As for Yu Jing? He’d already faded from Lin Qi’s thoughts.
Disappointing. He’d hoped Yu Jing might improve, but instead, he’d regressed.
Unbeknownst to Yu Jing, his former classmate—the once-top student—had long since overtaken him.
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Meanwhile, over 700 battles raged across the Scarlet Realm.
Some ended in under 30 seconds.
“Damn it! Who’s this monster? I couldn’t even see his sword technique!” someone screamed.
“So unlucky! My first match is against a top-ten contender. My blade arts are pathetic compared to his!” another groaned.
“This freak’s strength is insane! My arm bones are shattered!”
Ten minutes later, Round 1 concluded.
All survivors received notifications to prepare for Round 2.
【Yang Jian, advance to Round 2?】
【Success! Reward: 300,000 Xia Kingdom Currency.】
Lin Qi grinned. Why hesitate?
“Confirm!”
In a flash, his Personal Space dissolved. He reappeared in an empty arena.
From a crimson light pillar emerged his opponent—a man in red combat gear wielding a battle saber.
Seeing his opponent’s #569 Scarlet List ranking, Lin Qi relaxed.
But the man paled upon spotting Lin Qi’s #104.
“I’m doomed! Rank #104… how can I fight this?”
One minute later:
Lin Qi struck like lightning, his spear piercing his foe’s heart with a cold, clean thrust.
Back in Personal Space moments later:
【Yang Jian, congratulations! You’ve advanced to Round 3. Reward: 500,000 Xia Kingdom Currency.】
【Confirm Round 3? Success unlocks 500,000 Crimson Heaven Points.】
100k → 300k → 500k.
A total of 900,000 Xia Kingdom Currency and Crimson Heaven Points awaited.
Lin Qi’s lips curled. “Confirm!”
With a swirl, he vanished for Round 3.
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In the Crimson Vault Martial Arts Pavilion control room, Sun Manager observed the data.
“From 1,548 competitors, only 387 remain after two rounds.”
“These survivors are titans—top twenty in their provinces. The battles ahead will be fierce.”
A smile tugged his lips as his gaze lingered on one name: Yang Jian.
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Elsewhere, Lü Xiang, Wu Feng, and Qiu Siying faced their opponents.
Their faces paled at the sight of their foes’ rankings:
#28, #69, #107…
We’re done for.
Meanwhile, Guo Heng and Jiang Tao grinned at their matches.
“Three rounds conquered!” Jiang Tao roared, swinging his battle saber.
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In a quiet arena, a crimson light blazed.
First emerged a man in golden-brown combat gear—tall, statuesque, legs long and shapely beneath the sleek suit.
His features were sharp, with a high bridge nose, deep-set eyes, and striking sapphire irises.
【Nickname: G】
【Scarlet List Rank: 1,200】
Lin Qi blinked. A mixed-race foreigner?
He had to admit—his opponent was stunning. Eurasian, perfect proportions, nearly 1.8 meters tall.
Her weapon: a silver greatsword, wild and imposing.
Rank 1,200? In Round 3?
Luck… or hidden strength?
“You’re the highest-ranked opponent I’ve had since returning to Xia Kingdom,” G said in stiff Xia-accented speech.
“Before you, I defeated #389. He was weak. Don’t disappoint me.”
She smirked, ponytail swaying, eyes sharpening with battle intent.
Lin Qi grinned. This one’s the real deal.
【Round 3 Match: Preparation Complete!】
【Countdown: 3… 2… 1…】
【Begin!】
The instant the AI’s voice faded, G exploded into motion.
Her long legs devoured the ground as she charged, greatsword raised.
Her blows roared like a storm, aggressive and unrelenting—
The Stormsplitting Sword Art.
Lin Qi’s eyes lit with curiosity. A woman wielding such a fierce technique?
He lunged, boot slamming the earth, spear surging forward like a tiger breaking from a cage.
Mountain-Shattering Spear Method—relentless, unyielding.
Boom!
Steel met steel. A shockwave rippled, air trembling from the collision.
Lin Qi’s eyes narrowed. She’s strong. Stronger than Yu Jing.
G’s blue eyes blazed. At last—a real opponent!
“Father said Xia Kingdom is full of geniuses, but this is the first time I’ve faced someone worthy!”
She leapt back, then surged forward, greatsword overhead in a thunderous overhead strike—
“Stormsplitting Sword Art—Tempest Roar!”
(End of Chapter)
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