Chapter 133: Round Six, Top-Tier Experts
Chapter 133: Round Six, Top-Tier Experts
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In a small conference room upstairs, Wen Rui sat at the center wearing a monocle with a black-metal frame. His scholarly appearance contrasted with the sharp focus in his eyes. To his right sat three members of his observation team, while on his left, Yue Feng in a sleek black suit leaned back in a silver engineering chair.
Yue Feng leaned forward, speaking with a faint smirk:
"Everyone here on the evaluation team, today also happens to be Round Six of the Genius Battle Tournament."
"The one we’re observing, Lin Qi, is currently competing in this round. This is part of the assessment."
He nodded toward Sun Manager, who tapped open a tablet to activate a live broadcast.
"Genius Battle Tournament... Lin Qi hasn’t been eliminated yet."
"This is the Top 64! His strength is stronger than we expected!" one team member whispered to the others.
Wen Rui adjusted his glasses, surprised. "Lucky break", he muttered, turning his gaze to the screen.
The arena stretched vast and silent. Suddenly, twin pillars of crimson light blazed down onto the battlefield. Two figures emerged from the radiance, their names and profiles materializing before the observers.
Lin Qi stepped forward in his black combat suit, masked face hidden, gripping his Black Long Spear. Facing him, a tall woman in an azure uniform flowed toward him, her long hair trailing like a blade’s edge.
Wen Rui’s eyes widened. "Feng Qingyue from Demon Capital? What a coincidence."
"She’s also under evaluation, ranked 39th on the Scarlet List."
"This gets interesting—Lin Qi’s in trouble. Feng Qingyue’s a genius whose real strength eclipses her ranking!" Wen Rui shook his head.
Yue Feng’s fingers tightened into a fist.
Lin Qi, you’d better win!
This determines whether you get that S-Rank Contract!
———
Crimson Realm Arena
[Welcome back, Yang Jian!]
[Will you participate in Round Six of the Genius Battle Tournament? Clearing this round grants 1,500,000 Crimson Heaven Points of Xia Kingdom Currency as a reward.]
[Yes!]
Lin Qi chose without hesitation.
Round Six remained a cash reward phase. Only by surviving to Round Seven and reaching the final Top 16 would the true prize be claimed. He was so close now.
The moment he confirmed his choice, he vanished.
A heartbeat later, he landed in the arena. His opponent emerged: a tall, elegant woman with icy composure, clad in azure combat gear, gripping a longsword.
[Nickname: Qingyue (Demon Capital)]
[Scarlet List Rank: 39]
[Nickname: Yang Jian (Cang Province)]
[Scarlet List Rank: 99]
Feng Qingyue’s delicate features held no warmth. Her sword radiated piercing coldness. She sized up Yang Jian, noting his rank, and relaxed slightly.
Rank 99? Even strong, there’s limits. He’s no Imperial Capital or Demon Capital prodigy—this is my chance.
Lin Qi exhaled.
"At least it’s not a Top 20 opponent!" he remarked casually.
Feng Qingyue’s lips curled, amused. Underestimating me?
"You’re only 99th yourself!" she shot back.
"Just stating facts", he shrugged, spinning his Black Long Spear into a teardrop guard.
He’d mastered new Spear Techniques and Body Arts this week—undocumented in the Scarlet Realm. Now, he needed a strong opponent to test his growth.
Feng Qingyue’s perfect.
[Genius Battle Tournament Round Six preparing to begin!]
[Countdown: 3...2...1...]
[Match Start!]
———
"Arrogant fool!" Feng Qingyue’s eyes sharpened. "Where’s this confidence from?"
Zzzsh—
She moved like a serpent striking, sword weaving. Shadows danced as her speed surged, blurring forward.
Lin Qi’s brows knitted. A top-tier expert! Her strikes are relentless—faster than Lone Wolf from Bei Jiang Province!
He lunged, twisting his waist, channeling power into the spear’s tip. The Black Long Spear pierced forward like an arrow, slicing air with a whistle.
Split Mountain Spear Techniques—Windshatter Thrust!
Feng Qingyue countered, her blade swirling into a tempest.
Shadowless Sword Art—Wind Shadow Follows Form!
Boom! Clang, Clang!
Their weapons clashed. Lin Qi pressed forward, but she shifted weightlessly, dodging. Instantly, her counterattack erupted like storm rain.
Retreat!
Lin Qi sensed encroaching danger—his instincts screamed. Twisting the spear horizontally, he formed a circular guard.
Clang, Clang!
Her sword rained blows, sparks flying as steel met steel. Too fast! Her speed’s overwhelming—no room to strike back.
The impacts reverberated into his arms, sharp pain stabbing through his muscles. What force is this? The sting weakened his movements, disrupting his rhythm. A residual Vital Force from her sword art?!
He staggered backward. She’s terrifying. Before learning Split Mountain Spear Techniques... I’d be finished.
———
Conference Room
Wen Rui chuckled, watching Feng Qingyue dominate the fight. "Feng Qingyue’s a top-five Demon Capital prodigy—her Blitz Swordplay’s unstoppable."
"Her Shadowless Sword Art moves faster than wind, striking like lightning! Once she takes the lead, the match ends." He glanced at his team. "Lin Qi learned new techniques, but he can’t apply them yet. This won’t last long."
The team nodded. Yue Feng smiled faintly. "Wen Rui, Lin Qi isn’t ordinary."
Lin Qi, strike back soon—or this ends in defeat.
Sun Manager watched the screen, unease flickering across their face.
———
Crimson Realm Arena
Clang, Clang!
Feng Qingyue’s sword danced, forcing Lin Qi to expose weaknesses. She waited—a single lapse.
There! Lin Qi’s defense stuttered. She struck, blades blooming like falling stars.
Shadowless Sword Art—Falling Stars of Shadows!
Lin Qi cursed inwardly. Now—my chance!
(End of Chapter)
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