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Chapter 156: Crushing Humiliation
Chapter 156: Crushing Humiliation (Requesting Monthly Vote)
Inside the Virtual Hall, the giant screen broadcasted live footage.
"Round Seven of the Genius Battle Tournament officially begins!" the screen announced.
The 32 remaining competitors' ID names shifted across the display, quickly forming a matchup bracket of 16 battles.
"Finally, we can see the match list!" someone exclaimed.
[Yang Jian (Cang Province) VS Li Zehao (Imperial Capital)]
"Lin Qi's opponent is out!" another shouted.
"It's Li Zehao from the Imperial Capital! Ranked No. 21 on the Scarlet List! Can Lin Qi win?" a voice trembled with concern.
"We can watch the live stream now!"
Suddenly, the giant screen split into two, displaying the arena where the match would take place.
Two crimson light pillars descended onto the vast battlefield.
"Never expected live coverage! Now we can witness a clash of masters."
The crowd leaned forward, eyes glued to the projection.
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Crimson Vault Martial Arts Pavilion, Top Executive Office
Lu Wei, the burly pavilion director, Yue Feng in his tailored suit, and Sun Director, the scholarly-looking division head, watched the same live feed on a green-tinted holographic screen.
Their attention locked onto one match.
When Lin Qi's name appeared against Li Zehao's, Lu Wei barked out a laugh:
"Fate's hand at work! Of course it'd make them fight each other."
Yue Feng's smirk curled colder:
"Don't be naïve. Headquarters probably arranged this to settle scores between them."
"Perfect opportunity for Lin Qi to crush Li Zehao publicly", Sun Director mused.
"Let's see the Imperial Capital branch justify their bias after this."
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Imperial Capital, Crimson Vault Martial Arts Pavilion Headquarters
A war room buzzed with tension. Several elite martial artists surrounded a black table projecting the tournament's seventh round—including Zhang Tai and the bald middle-aged director.
"We're here to determine whether Li Zehao deserves the S-Rank Genius title", the bald man declared.
"Understood!" nodded a woman with a knowing smile.
As the matchup revealed...
"Wait—is Yang Jian from Cang Province actually Lin Qi?" someone gasped.
The woman continued, "Headquarters clearly wants these two to settle things directly."
Zhang Tai steepled his fingers: "Li Zehao will defeat Lin Qi. He'll prove he deserves that S-Rank contract."
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[Lin Qi, accept Round Seven of the Genius Battle Tournament? Victory grants a mysterious reward!]
A pop-up notification glowed in Lin Qi's personal space. Without hesitation, he clicked [Accept].
After selecting his gear, crimson light enveloped him as he descended into the arena.
Boom! The pillar vanished, revealing his opponent—a tall figure in white combat gear wielding a silver spear. Standing at six-foot-two, the man radiated arrogance.
[Nickname: Li Zehao (Imperial Capital)]
[Scarlet List Rank: 21]
Lin Qi's lips curved at the sight.
"Funny meeting you here", he said, his gaze predatory.
Li Zehao chuckled: "You're from Cang Province too? Do you know Lin Qi?"
"I am Lin Qi", he replied flatly.
Li Zehao's face twisted into a sneer: "So you're the backwater hick from Cang Province!"
"This will teach you the gap between us."
"Clown", Lin Qi spat.
Li Zehao bristled, rage flashing in his eyes.
[Tournament Round Seven preparing!]
[Countdown: 3...2...1...]
[Battle commencing!] the arena's AI announced.
"Crush you!" Li Zehao roared, lunging like a hawk diving on prey, silver spear flashing like a meteor.
《Meteor Spear Techniques》—Dawn Severance!
Lin Qi stood rooted. As the strike rained down, his black spear erupted upward in a defensive spiral.
《Split Mountain Spear Techniques》—Unyielding Pillar!
Clang! Sparks flew as the spears met. Li Zehao's flurry of strikes came like a phantom storm, but Lin Qi's defense held firm.
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Imperial Capital Headquarters
Zhang Tai nodded approvingly: "Li Zehao's Meteor Spear Techniques—ranked five-star in the Bronze-Rank Martial Arts Manual."
"The speed pierces like shooting stars. Impossible to defend against", the bald man chuckled, popping champagne.
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Crimson Vault Pavilion Office
Yue Feng smirked: "Lin Qi's playing defense early. Probably plotting revenge."
Lu Wei, seventh-realm martial artist, watched the battle: "He survived the Survival Training Camp. This won't last long."
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Arena Battlefield
Clang! Li Zehao's spear hissed through the air like thunder. Vital force surged through his limbs.
"Die!" he screamed. "No one survives my Meteor Spear!"
Lin Qi blocked every strike, his black spear humming with precision. Li Zehao's vital force needles pierced his frame, only to be swallowed by Lin Qi's Mountain-Sundering Force.
"Too slow. How do you even survive in this world?" Lin Qi mocked, eyes blazing.
Li Zehao snarled: "You dare insult me?!"
His spear became a silver cyclone—《Meteor Spear Techniques》—First Killing Move: Star-Chasing Meteor!
But Lin Qi moved first.
His body coiled like a spring, black spear vanishing into a blur. Vital force surged as his attack pierced the air itself.
《Dripping Water Spear Art》—Third Annihilation Move: Phantom Flash!
Boom! The impact sent Li Zehao flying, crashing into the ground.
"You disappointed me", Lin Qi scoffed, contempt dripping from every word. "How did a weakling like you make the Scarlet List? You're not even S-Rank material."
Li Zehao trembled, disbelief turning to fury.
"You dare humiliate me?!"
(End of Chapter)
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