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Chapter 203: I Can Last 10 Moves!
Chapter 203: I Can Last 10 Moves! (Requesting Monthly Votes)
Lin Qi stared at the tiny holographic figure in Xu Wenji’s palm.
[Bye Round Participant: Ao Feng (Nine Pavilions)]
This round, Ao Feng from Azure Firmament Nine Pavilions received a bye. The remaining 12 competitors were matched against opponents.
[Match 2: Lin Qi (Sixth Institute) vs Ruan Qian (Third College)]
Lin Qi turned toward Azure Firmament Third College’s section. His opponent this time was Ruan Qian, the younger of the twin sisters.
Meanwhile, Ruan Qian clenched her fist, eyes blazing with excitement.
“I’m actually facing Lin Qi!”
Her older sister, Ruan Yu, shook her head gravely. “Looks like this round will be your limit.”
“Lin Qi is too strong. Even S-Rank Geniuses struggle against him. He’s a semi-finalist-level powerhouse.”
Ruan Qian smirked confidently. “Well, I’m an S-Rank Genius too! From childhood to now, aside from my sister, I’ve always been second in Jiangnan City.”
“I’ve defeated countless opponents. No matter who I face, I’ve seen it all. As a prodigy of Spiritual Power, I can sense my enemies even better.”
“Lin Qi? He’ll need at least… ten moves to beat me!”
Ruan Yu:……
……
“Boom!!”
On the arena, Li Lei swung his war axe. Towering over two meters two, his upper body bulged with muscles so thick his biceps rivaled adult heads. A powerhouse built like a bear, his fighting style was pure, relentless violence—raw strength few could withstand.
His opponent, Guan Shan, barely managed to parry the onslaught with his battle saber. Lacking height and built for speed over power, he struggled to keep up. Normally, agility would give him an edge, but Li Lei’s ferocity was too overwhelming. Even the Frostwind Blade Techniques couldn’t counter the axe’s fury. When Li Lei surged forward, Guan Shan faltered, his defenses crumbling.
“Cough!”
A minute later, Guan Shan was shredded by the war axe, his form dissolving into nothingness.
Back at Azure Firmament Six Colleges’ stands, Guan Shan sighed bitterly. “I did my best. Li Lei truly deserves his title as Fourth College’s Academy Head—I stood no chance.”
Lin Qi shook his head. “You did well. In the Freshman Competition, without restrictions, the gap in Vital Energy stats and martial arts multiplies exponentially.”
“Few can beat Li Lei without an elite innate talent—like mine. My Mind’s Eye allows me to spot weaknesses instantly, turning the tide in a heartbeat.”
If he’d faced Li Lei instead… he might’ve won.
The others nodded. Without restrictions, the disparity was staggering. Academy Heads existed in a different league.
[Second match competitors, please step forward!]
The arena’s AI voice boomed. Lin Qi rose, dissolving into crimson light.
Two beams of red energy descended.
Lin Qi emerged in black combat gear, gripping his obsidian long spear. Across from him, Ruan Qian wore pink armor, twirling a silver blade with flair.
She met his gaze, her confidence wavering under the weight of his presence—a silent, crushing pressure, like a golden tiger’s stare.
Hidden Tiger, she recalled his nickname. Now, he felt even more terrifying than rumors claimed. Her breath quickened.
“I’ll see how strong the Sixth College’s Academy Head truly is.”
Lin Qi replied calmly, “You’ll find out.”
[Battle Preparation Initiated!]
[Countdown: 3… 2… 1…]
[Battle Commenced!]
The AI’s announcement echoed as the crowd leaned forward. This was the first clash between Academy Heads—a collision of titans.
Third College’s spectators held hope. Ruan Qian was an S-Rank Genius; the gap might not be insurmountable.
On the Vip stand, a black-clad middle-aged woman, Azure Firmament Third College’s vice dean, spoke. “Ruan Qian may not match Lin Qi, but she’ll gain experience.”
Dean Liu nodded. “Of course.”
……
The arena stretched wide and open.
“Hsst!”
Ruan Qian lunged like a panther, her blade weaving a storm of silver arcs. Gale-force winds roared as her strikes closed in from all directions.
Lin Qi charged, spear raised, muscles coiling. He didn’t counterattack yet—this was his first true S-Rank duel since the Genius Tournament finals.
“Clang! Clang!!”
Within twenty meters, their weapons collided in a flash.
Ruan Qian channeled her Shadowless Sword Art, a technique Lin Qi recognized from Feng Qingyue—though Ruan’s mastery far surpassed. Her blades danced like midnight storms, each strike aimed at vital points. Lin Qi’s arms prickled with numbness as her energy seeped through, constricting his Vital Energy, straining his muscles.
“Clang! Clang!!”
He parried furiously, studying her rhythm. Ruan Qian mistook his defense for weakness, accelerating her assault.
But Lin Qi had already mapped her technique. Her skill was formidable—80% of a Second Stage expert. Enough to dominate others… but not him.
Predicting her next strike, he pivoted. His foot stamped the ground, rebounding with seismic force. The spear surged forward, Vital Energy roaring through his body.
“Boom!!”
Their weapons clashed. Ruan Qian’s face paled as his energy shattered hers, jolting through her limbs.
“Crash!”
She staggered backward. Before she could recover, the spear flashed—a dragon’s lunge. Three strikes: a cleave, a smash, a thrust.
“Clang! Clang!!”
She blocked two, her arms going numb. The third pierced her throat.
A spray of crimson. Ruan Qian collapsed, fading to nothingness.
Victory.
(End of Chapter)
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