Chapter 150: They're the Ones Running
Chapter 150: They’re the Ones Running
The moment Lin Qi clashed with the Grayspine Wolf, he felt its overwhelming power.
Even without removing his Gravity Ring, defeating it would be no easy feat.
The Grayspine Wolf shook its head from the force of Lin Qi’s strike but recovered swiftly, raking its claws against the concrete floor. Using the recoil, it lunged forward again, a wave of fetid wind and razor claws closing in.
Lin Qi rooted himself like an ancient tree, his legs anchored to the earth. Power surged from his limbs through his spine, his vertebrae locking into place as his muscles tensed.
A torrent of strength erupted from his body. Swinging his Black Long Spear in a full arc, the weapon whistled through the air as his Vital Force surged like a tempest under his control.
He swept the spear sideways, as if cleansing the world of filth.
The Grayspine Wolf sensed the threat and twisted midair, exposing its steel-gray spines.
“Boom!”
The spear crashed onto the wolf’s back, unleashing the Mountain-Sundering Force.
“Yowl!”
Though the beast’s bones deflected some impact, the strike shattered its spine, sending it flying. Its spine cracked, pain wracking its body as it howled in agony.
“Thud!”
The wolf slammed into the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
Lin Qi smirked. Daring to withstand his full power? His strength truly was immense—even a Level-3 Disaster Beast couldn’t endure it.
He charged forward, but the wolf rolled away, opting for evasive maneuvers. Its glowing eyes locked onto him, unwilling to clash head-on. It sought an opening for a fatal strike.
After a tense stalemate, the wolf seized the moment, attacking from the side.
“Yowl!”
Its jaws snapped open midair, aiming for Lin Qi’s ankle. Though his combat suit resisted lower-tier beast bites, a Level-3’s power was in another league.
Lin Qi grinned.
“Perfect!”
He knew every second counted—seizing the chance meant striking decisively.
Twelve major tendons in his body tensed, his spine locking as Vital Energy surged. Blood roared through his veins, his force condensing into solid waves. Channeling the Mountain-Sundering Force into his hands, he infused it into the Black Long Spear.
The weapon hummed, its tip vibrating.
Then—Thunderclap Body Technique! His speed spiked beyond his peak, his form blurring forward like lightning. Wrist twisting, the spear shot straight ahead, a pinpoint strike cleaving the air with the fury of an Invisible Cone.
The Split Mountain Spear Techniques’ first killing move—Rock-Sundering Spike!
The Grayspine Wolf’s green eyes widened.
Too fast!
It couldn’t react. The spear pierced its neck, the Mountain-Sundering Force shredding flesh and bone.
“Pfsh!”
Blood sprayed as the beast was hurled into rubble, its life fading.
Lin Qi stood over it, the Black Long Spear dripping crimson.
Points +100
“What in the—?”
Zhou Xi Yin, clad in white, stared in disbelief. She gazed at Lin Qi’s broad back, then the wolf’s corpse, her heart pounding.
“He actually won!”
“He killed the Grayspine Wolf!”
She’d seen that final strike—the dazzling precision of it. This was his true strength? Overwhelming.
Awe turned to self-doubt.
Lin Qi calmly flicked blood from his spear and opened the Points Leaderboard.
【1st: Lin Qi, Points: 742】
He’d overtaken Wang Qiufeng and Chen Li.
Turning to Zhou Xi Yin, he asked, “You okay?”
She stood, eyes wide. “Aren’t you tired?”
Before he could answer, his expression shifted. Swinging the spear into a defensive stance, he warned, “Get back!”
“Yowl!”
From the rubble, three massive figures erupted.
“Three Grayspine Wolves?!” Zhou Xi Yin’s face paled. “Run!”
Lin Qi, however, stared at the beasts, calm. “Run?”
“They’re the ones who should run.”
A terrifying aura erupted from him, like a golden-skinned tiger awakening.
“Whoosh!”
In a flash, he lunged—three wolves were merely prey.
Zhou Xi Yin watched, stunned. For a moment, he seemed divine.
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In a large conference room, Yuan Ji, the interim Practical Combat Training Director, watched the live feed.
On screen, Lin Qi’s spear cleaved through a Grayspine Wolf.
“A killing move! That’s the Split Mountain Spear Techniques—Rock-Sundering Spike!”
“He killed a Level-3 Disaster Beast!” someone gasped.
“The first in this cohort—Lin Qi!”
“He’s stronger than we thought—stats, martial arts, innate talent—all unmatched,” remarked a spectator.
“Wait—Lin Qi’s in danger!”
The screen showed three wolves encircling him.
A chubby woman from Azure Firmament Martial Academy panicked. “Dean, what do we do? Three Grayspine Wolves would kill any ordinary martial artist!”
Dean frowned. “Don’t panic. Lin Qi’s no ordinary martial artist—he’s an S-Rank Genius.”
“Lin Qi’s attacking!”
The crowd watched as Lin Qi charged, spear flashing, encircling the wolves alone.
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Sector 2 of the Ruin Town,
A collapsed watchtower loomed, its industrial remains entangled in ink-green vines.
“Crack!”
“Die!”
Chen Li, muscles bulging with Vital Energy, slashed his Black Heavy Sword. His first killing move—Raging Wave Slash—cleaved the wolf’s head, blood spraying.
Panting, he slumped to the ground. His arms trembled; six hours of battle drained him. Checking his watch—ten minutes left.
“My points must be highest—Lin Qi and Wang Qiufeng can’t compare!”
He pressed his wristwatch’s yellow button.
【1st: Lin Qi, Points: 842】
【2nd: Chen Li, Points: 758】
【3rd: Wang Qiufeng, Points: 642】
“What?!” Chen Li’s jaw dropped. Lin Qi had overtaken him—by nearly 100 points!
“Did he kill a Grayspine Wolf too?”
He stood, gripping his sword. But his exhausted body betrayed him—he couldn’t fight again.
The leaderboard updated rapidly:
【1st: Lin Qi, Points: 842→942→1042】
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(End of Chapter)
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