Chapter 162: Exceptional Spear Artistry
Chapter 162: Exceptional Spear Artistry (Seeking Monthly Votes)
Lin Qi stared at the number "11" on his opponent’s chest. Sure enough, the Martial Arts Assessment had changed since the National College Entrance Exam began—previously, Number 10 had been the limit.
Never did he expect a new Assessment Subject 11 to appear.
His expression darkened. This Subject 11 radiated a formidable aura. Without understanding its capabilities, caution was paramount.
[Martial Arts Assessment begins!]
[Countdown: 3, 2, 1…]
[Assessment started!]
The mechanical female voice announced the start of the assessment, devoid of emotion.
Whoosh—
The towering, muscular Assessment Subject 11 charged forward, his massive frame clad in combat gear like a savage bear. He swung his Silver Long Spear in wide arcs, his pace thunderous, unleashing a relentless onslaught.
His spear technique was bold and unrestrained, the spear tip trembling as he raised it high, then brought it crashing down like a mountain collapsing.
Lin Qi’s lips curled. This is the one.
His opponent wielded the Split Mountain Spear Technique too. Lin Qi wanted to test the limits of his own mastery.
Shshsh—
His eyes sharpened. Lin Qi erupted into action, like a caged tiger hunting prey. He lunged forward, gripping his Black Long Spear, his arms exploding with power as he thrust upward.
Boom!!
The downward strike and upward parry collided in an instant, the force detonating through the air.
Vital Force surged through both weapons, vibrating up their arms.
Thud-thud-thud!!
Lin Qi staggered backward, his arms tingling. He inwardly marveled: Incredible. Even the flow of Vital Force is simulated perfectly.
Hiss—
Subject 11 struck again, his Silver Long Spear carving through the air with the Split Mountain Spear Technique. The movements were broad and overwhelming, as if wielding a thousand tons of force.
Lin Qi met the attack head-on, clashing spear to spear in a brutal exchange.
Crushing strikes, cleaving slashes, piercing thrusts—
Both warriors used the same technique, their styles savage and domineering. Vital Force surged visibly through their arms.
Boom!! Clang!!
The violent collision sent both men reeling. Lin Qi locked eyes on Subject 11, his gaze piercing.
There were no gaps in his opponent’s technique. He’d completely deciphered the Stage of Subject 11’s spear mastery.
“Subject 11’s spear technique is only at Second Stage 40%—nothing impressive.”
Lin Qi shook his head. He’d easily defeated Subject 10 within a month of senior year.
A 40% Second Stage was no challenge.
“Time to end this.”
As Subject 11 swung again, Lin Qi twisted his waist, channeling power into his arms. His Black Long Spear sliced through the air with a shriek.
He rooted himself like an ancient tree, his spear trembling as Vital Force erupted around him with a sizzling sound. The energy rippled in an arc, like surging waves.
Boom!!
The counterforce halted Subject 11’s strike and launched Lin Qi’s counterattack.
Thud!!
The assessment subject staggered. Lin Qi seized the opening, driving his spear forward like an arrow loosed from a bow.
The spear pierced through the gap in a flash of cold light, swift as a dragon striking.
Hiss—
The spear cleaved the air with a sharp whistle—
And impaled Subject 11’s chest.
Pfft—
The opponent collapsed. The battle ended.
[Congratulations! You have defeated Assessment Subject 11. Mission success!]
Lin Qi stared at the message, waiting calmly. Moments later, a new white-clad, muscular figure materialized, its chest number now “12.”
Lin Qi smirked. Of course there was a Subject 12.
By his calculations, Subject 12’s spear technique would be around Second Stage 50%—roughly matching his current power.
But one assessment subject wouldn’t stop him.
[Assessment Mission: Defeat Assessment Subject 12!]
[Countdown: 3, 2, 1…]
[Assessment begins!]
Whoosh!
Before the mechanical voice faded, Subject 12 charged, swinging his Silver Long Spear just as fiercely as the last.
His technique was smoother, even more relentless, the flow of Vital Force amplifying his aura to terrifying levels.
Boom!!
Lin Qi met the attack head-on with a clash of his own.
---
Meanwhile, at the Tianhai Martial Arts Bureau, a massive conference room housed Director He—a broad-shouldered, bearded man in a suit—watching live feeds on a projector.
He smirked. “After last month’s complaints about the assessment’s difficulty, we’ve upgraded the subjects.”
“The Crimson Vault Martial Arts Pavilion rebuilt several new ones—seventeen in total. The strongest, Subject 17, can even reach Third Stage Martial Spirit Techniques.”
“They’ll have their hands full.”
Officer Li chuckled. “Most will be stuck on 11 or 12.”
“Only S-Rank Geniuses might reach 13.”
At the mention of S-Rank Geniuses, Director He thought of Lin Qi and Chen Li.
“I wonder how far those two will go.”
---
Back in the Imperial Capital’s National College Entrance Exam chamber, a red-and-white duel raged.
The combatants wielded a black-and-red Great Axe, each blow sparking with destructive force.
“This 12 is decent, but still no match for me.” The red-clad warrior swung his axe, Vital Force surging.
Pfft—
Seconds later, Subject 12 vanished.
---
In Tianhai City’s Virtual Evaluation Chamber, Jiang Tao stood like an Unyielding Pillar, deflecting blows with his Battle Saber.
Boom! Huff—
He inwardly groaned. “I barely beat 10, then they added 11 and 12. I’m at my limit…”
Then he thought of Lin Qi. “Brother Qi’ll make it to 13 no problem.”
---
In the next room, Lin Qi’s spear pierced Subject 12’s chest.
[Congratulations! You have defeated Assessment Subject 12!]
He waited, his expression darkening. Subject 12 had pushed him to use a killing move—13 would be even stronger.
Excitement stirred in his chest. Stronger foes meant stronger growth.
Moments later, the white-clad Subject 13 emerged, its chest number glowing “13.”
[Assessment Mission: Defeat Assessment Subject 13!]
[Countdown: 3, 2, 1…]
[Assessment begins!]
The instant the voice spoke, Lin Qi lunged like an arrow, his Vital Force roaring as he unleashed the Split Mountain Spear Technique at full power.
Subject 13’s eyes blazed beneath its mask. Its Silver Long Spear swept forward to meet him, as if clearing all obstacles.
Boom!!
The two weapons collided, the shockwave shattering the air.
---
Pfft—
Jiang Tao clutched his throat as Subject 13’s blade sliced through him.
He reappeared in his personal space.
“Failed.”
He’d barely beaten 12, but 13 cut him down in two strikes. Logging out, he stepped from the Neural Pod, glancing at Lin Qi’s still-active chamber.
“Brother Qi’s far stronger. He’s still fighting.”
Whispers rose among the onlookers.
“Jiang Tao finished his assessment. How far did he get?”
“They added new subjects beyond 10—maybe 12?”
“But Lin Qi’s still going! How many has he faced?”
The burly invigilator watched Pod 8, curious how the Cang Province prodigy would fare.
---
Back in the chamber—
Dang! Huff!
Lin Qi blocked another strike, his eyes locked on Subject 13’s spear.
“Subject 13’s technique is superior—flawless execution, stronger Vital Force control, and faster strikes. I’ll need to take risks.”
Subject 13’s spear shot forward like an arrow, tearing through the air.
Rock-Sundering Spike!
Lin Qi’s chance had come.
As the killing move launched, he spun his spear like a shield, retreating to calculate distance.
Dang!
The collision sent Vital Force rippling—
Now!
With a roar, Lin Qi kicked the spear mid-impact, sending it flying.
Boom!
As the weapon soared, Lin Qi hurled his Black Long Spear straight into Subject 13’s chest.
The spear pierced through, and the opponent dissolved into nothingness.
[Congratulations! You have defeated Assessment Subject 13!]
The announcement echoed through the chamber.
(End of Chapter)
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