Chapter 214: A Clash of Titans, the Strongest on the Battlefield!

Chapter 214: A Clash of Titans, the Strongest on the Battlefield!



As the night deepened, it was already 11:30 pm.

The battlefield had shrunk to its smallest size, with a maximum diameter of 10 kilometers, only a fraction of its original size.

The chaotic battle had reached its climax, with intense fights erupting one after another.

Many powerful warriors remained, including those with exceptional psychic precision.

Even Fifth Stage experts were among them.

On the other hand, there were those who had managed to survive until the end, their unassuming strength belying their true capabilities.

In this kind of chaotic battle, it wasn't wrong to play it safe.

Perhaps, by luck, one could even kill an injured expert and earn a spot in the top 100."

This was also a choice for those top geniuses, to either take the risk and fight for the top spot or play it safe and wait for the elimination rounds to compete for the finals."

Some chose to play it safe until the end, waiting for the elimination rounds to fight for the finals.

In the eyes of the higher-ups, this competition might seem unfair, but it was a test of their mental fortitude for those geniuses, their strength was unparalleled.

Soon, another Fifth Stage battle erupted.

"Zhu Tong is facing Kunaler! Kunaler is a top genius from Tianzhuo Guo, and Zhu Tong is also renowned. This will be an intense fight."

"They are classmates but also rivals."

"Oh no!"

"Zhu Tong lost! Kunaler's hammer technique is truly exceptional."

The viewing platform erupted with cheers from Tianzhuo Guo, their excitement palpable.

In contrast, the atmosphere on the Xia Guo side was more subdued.

Many viewers from Xia Guo felt disheartened.

Within a short time, five Fifth Stage battles had taken place, three of which involved Xia Guo geniuses, but they all ended in defeat.

Jin Huoguo, Zhu Tong, and Jin Huoguo had all lost in their Fifth Stage battles.

"Five consecutive Fifth Stage battles, and we couldn't win a single one?" Many Xia Guo viewers felt frustrated.

"Are we going to lose the championship?"

"Think about it from another angle, Zhu Tong is just a first-year student, and he's already fighting against third-year students from other countries. That's already impressive."

"We have the most Fifth Stage experts."

"Huaqi Guo, Luos Guo, and Tianzhuo Guo have only produced two Fifth Stage experts each."

"What about us? Plus, Li Yuan and Ming Jia haven't fully unleashed their potential yet, so there might not be a Fifth Stage battle."

The Xia Guo viewers whispered among themselves, feeling that a one-third ratio was only natural for the top Xia Guo.

"The star realm where Yin Man is hasn't produced a new Fifth Stage expert yet, so there might not be a Fifth Stage battle."

"Li Yuan and Ming Jia might face other Fifth Stage experts."

As time passed, the rankings stabilized, and the viewers' expectations shifted.

They yearned to witness the battles of top experts.

The Xia Guo viewers, in particular, eagerly followed Li Yuan and Ming Jia's progress.

Viewers from other countries did the same, and unknowingly, the number of followers for Li Yuan's battle exceeded 3 million.

...

"Teng Qing lost and died in battle."

"Guan Shuyun didn't die, but she was injured in this chaotic battle. Her points have been dropping, but she's still within the top 10."

With the elimination of another Kunlun Martial University student, Li Yuan unknowingly became the most dazzling genius among the remaining survivors, and he was the only one still in the top 10.

Suddenly, a commotion arose. "They've met! Li Yuan and Hamon have encountered each other, and the battle is about to begin."

"They've both spotted each other."

The attention of many Kunlun Martial University students was drawn to this scene, their hearts pounding with anticipation.

Another Fifth Stage battle was about to unfold.

One of the combatants was Kunlun Martial University's most dazzling genius in decades, Li Yuan.

"Golden Senior Brother, who do you think will win?" someone asked, unable to contain their curiosity.

"Hamon is renowned in Huaqi Guo, and he broke through early. Logically, he should be stronger than Li Yuan, who broke through less than three months ago... But Li Yuan is exceptional at creating miracles, so he might create another one."

...

"Who do you think will win?" Dantai Feng also sat on the viewing platform, watching the impending battle.

"I hope Li Yuan wins." Tian Dazzle spoke rationally, "But logically, Hamon should be stronger."

"Hamon is done for." Dantai Feng spoke with confidence, "Because Li Yuan lost to me before."

The Xia Guo viewers whispered among themselves, feeling a mix of excitement and anticipation.

"Because Li Yuan is the top genius of Kunlun Martial University, and he's the only one still in the top 10."

The Xia Guo viewers, in particular, eagerly awaited Li Yuan's battle, their eyes glued to the screen.

"Huffman is as good as dead." Du Tai said with certainty.

"What kind of logic is that?"

...

"The fourth match of Xia Guo's group battle in the Fifth Stage Intermediate round has begun. Li Yuan is facing off against Huffman."

"Can Li Yuan win?"

"Li Yuan has been displaying incredible strength, easily sweeping aside other experts in previous matches."

"Li Yuan lost in the previous Ten Schools Freshman Battle, so I'm not too optimistic about his chances against Huffman." Many of Xia Guo's spectators looked up at the large screen, their confidence wavering.

Li Yuan's reputation wasn't as renowned, and he was so young.

...

"Li Yuan will win."

"Huffman has been at the Fifth Stage Advanced for a long time. Li Yuan only entered the Fifth Stage Intermediate three months ago, and he's already this monstrous."

"Li Yuan's chances are slim." This was the general consensus among the majority of participants from various countries.

"Li Yuan easily defeated other Fourth Stage opponents, but against the powerful Huffman, he's likely to lose."

"Huffman can rival Harmon, who defeated Gold Protector. If Huffman can beat Li Yuan, he'll be even more impressive." Viewers from the United States and Europa were filled with enthusiasm.

Previously, Harmon had defeated Gold Protector.

Now, they hoped Huffman would continue this winning streak.

...

In a higher-level observation area, over a hundred thousand Origin Warriors were closely watching this battle.

"Li Yuan, this is his first Fifth Stage battle."

Several Flying Warriors were also paying attention, curious as to why the Star Sovereign was so interested in Li Yuan.

Perhaps, they could understand from this Fifth Stage battle.

...

Outside, millions of eyes were fixed on the screen.

But inside the Seventh Star Realm Battlefield, Li Yuan and Huffman were unaware of this attention.

Although they had encountered each other early on, they were still a hundred meters apart, observing each other.

In a Fifth Stage battle, caution was essential.

"Li Yuan, I didn't expect my first Fifth Stage opponent to be you." Huffman smiled, "Your breakthrough period is probably short. You're no match for me."

"What's so impressive about being older? If I were your age, I would've already left for the Flying Star and wouldn't have participated in the Blue Star Tournament." Li Yuan shrugged nonchalantly.

Huffman's expression changed slightly.

The Global Martial Arts Tournament was also known as the 'Blue Star Tournament'.

In reality, once selected for the Martial Arts Tournament, participants wouldn't join the Blue Star Tournament. Most would only participate in the Human Martial Arts Elite Battle, which was held by the Seven Star Human Civilization.

"Hmph, let me see how strong you are, a young genius of Xia Guo." Huffman's gaze turned cold, "I hope you won't disappoint me."

"That's something you should be saying to me." Li Yuan smiled, "After all, I'm the top-ranked in the battlefield, and you're just a participant."

"I hope you won't be too disappointing." Li Yuan said calmly.

Huffman was about to respond.

"Stop the chit-chat." Li Yuan suddenly roared, his body transforming into a stream of light as he rushed forward.

Li Yuan's speed skyrocketed to nearly 80 meters per second in the blink of an eye.

He unleashed his full power.

"So fast!" Huffman's face changed. Their physical qualities were on par, but the difference in their speed and power was due to their cultivation realms.

After reaching the Fifth Stage, practitioners merged with heaven and earth, and their strength didn't seem to increase. However, the resistance they faced from the air decreased dramatically, resulting in an even more exaggerated display of speed.

"Whoosh!" Li Yuan dashed forward, his long sword flashing as he thrust it straight towards Huffman.

A simple thrust! The most terrifying technique.

Simplicity was strength.

"Hua!" Huffman swiftly unsheathed his blade, the knife light flashing as it made contact with the long sword, causing a burst of terrifying power to emanate from the tip of the knife.

"Huff!" Li Yuan, as if anticipating this, moved his long sword, creating countless sword shadows. As Huffman's body retreated violently, he seemed like a ghost.

"Boom!" Li Yuan advanced, his long sword dancing as he relentlessly pursued and attacked.

Terrifying power erupted, causing stones along the path to shatter, and the ground to crack open.

"Clang!" "Clang!"

"Boom!" Li Yuan completely dominated, his long sword moving like a rolling star, thrusting, slashing, and sweeping, leaving Huffman completely overwhelmed.

The battle between the two was incredibly intense.

"So fierce!"

"His sword technique is completely different from others I've seen. It's like he's suppressing me, and he's only in the Fifth Stage Intermediate." Huffman struggled, feeling the pressure of being overwhelmed in their direct confrontation.

Li Yuan's sword technique was incredibly dominant.

"Wow! Li Yuan is so strong!"

"I need to change my attitude. The most dazzling freshman this year isn't someone else, it's Li Yuan!"

"Huffman, with his renowned reputation, is being suppressed by Li Yuan? He's incredible!"

"Is this Li Yuan's true strength? I love it!" Over a million spectators in Xia Guo were thrilled, many of them standing up in excitement.

"Senior Brother Jin's strength is indeed stronger than mine," Jin's eyes shone with brilliance.

...

"Haha, I said Hoffman isn't a match for Li Yuan," Senior Brother Dantai said with a hint of regret. "It's just a bit of a shame."

"What's a shame?" Tian Dazi was taken aback.

"At such a momentous occasion, it's not me who completes it." Senior Brother Dantai expressed his regret.

...

"Why is Hoffman so weak?"

"Or should I say Li Yuan is too strong." The spectators from Huachi Country felt uncomfortable and filled with worry.

Why was Hoffman so underwhelming despite his bold claims?

...

"With just a single blade, I can't beat him. My momentum is getting weaker and weaker." Hoffman's eyes turned cold.

In a battle between experts, momentum is crucial; sometimes, it's all about dominating with one's aura.

This is the principle of overwhelming with one's aura.

"If this continues, I'll undoubtedly lose."

"I have no choice but to unleash my full power." A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Hoffman's eyes. "I was planning to save my all-out attack for the finals, but now I'll use you as my test subject."

He hadn't taken Li Yuan seriously before, thinking that Li Yuan had only recently broken through to the Fifth Stage and could be easily dealt with.

After all, normally, even for martial geniuses like them, with astonishing comprehension, after entering the Fifth Stage, it would take about a year to advance from the initial stage to the intermediate stage.

What about a Fifth Stage expert who had just broken through?

But when Li Yuan unleashed his full power, his strength exceeded Hoffman's imagination, giving him a feeling that was no weaker than Harmon's, and even more ferocious and savage.

Whoosh!

Hoffman leaped high again, and his battle knife suddenly flew out, like a massive hidden weapon shooting towards Li Yuan at an astonishing speed, almost reaching the speed of sound.

"Clang!" Li Yuan's long spear trembled, deflecting the flying knife to one side.

A hint of confusion flashed through Li Yuan's mind.

What was Hoffman doing? Even throwing away his weapon?

"Haha, Li Yuan, very good." Hoffman retreated, and as he did, he drew out two curved knives from his back, smaller and more agile.

He landed on a large rock.

"I was planning to unleash my full power in the finals, but your strength is worth my all-out effort." Hoffman's eyes gleamed. "I'll use my strongest power to defeat you."

Boom! Hoffman moved like lightning, like a gust of wind, rushing towards Li Yuan. Two silver streaks of light whistled towards him.

"Clang!" "Clang!"

"Clang!" Li Yuan countered with his spear, transforming it, and blocking Hoffman's curved knife attacks with lightning-fast movements.

The knife techniques were continuous, and the speed was astonishing.

If Hoffman's single knife earlier was purely ferocious, then his two curved knives now... Each knife alone was not as powerful as the previous single knife, but when used together, their power increased exponentially.

Moreover, his movements had also changed significantly, becoming more agile and versatile, completely surpassing Li Yuan's.

"Such ghostly movements."

"Such fast curved knives, this must be his most skilled fighting style." Li Yuan felt extremely uncomfortable, and for a moment, he was completely suppressed.

A Fifth Stage expert using any weapon could quickly reach the Fifth Stage level, so they didn't have any obvious weaknesses.

However, they also didn't have any strengths.

Every Fifth Stage expert had their strongest point and most suitable weapon... Only when using these weapons could they fully unleash their strength, making their moves more harmonious with the heavens and more terrifying.

Hoffman was like this at this moment.

Now, in this clash, Li Yuan was completely suppressed, and although Li Yuan's spear was long, his speed was significantly slower than Hoffman's.

"Clang!"

One curved knife hooked onto the long spear, and the ghostly figure closed in, while the other curved knife whistled towards Li Yuan's neck.

Boom! Li Yuan retreated like lightning, quickly withdrawing his spear, but this curved knife still slashed across his shoulder.

"Slicing~" An astonishing bloodstain appeared, and blood splattered.

Li Yuan's mind moved, and his muscles locked, immediately stopping the flow of blood.

...

"Li Yuan, concede." Excitement filled Hoffman's eyes. "You can't withstand my attacks."

"Is that so?" Li Yuan, despite his injury, remained calm and excited. "Before I joined the tournament, I kept wondering who could force me to unleash my full strength. Hoffman, you're the first."

"That's truly great."

"The purpose of the tournament is to engage with strong opponents and temper oneself." Li Yuan smiled. "Come on, let me test your attacks again."

"Nonsense." Hoffman snorted, not intimidated by Li Yuan's words.

Boom! With only a few dozen meters between them, Hoffman's figure surged forward, and in less than a second, he was once again rushing towards Li Yuan.

Two dazzling knife lights slashed through the air.

"Clang!" "Clang!" Spear lights bloomed, whistling towards them, easily blocking the attacks of the two knife lights.

"Haha!" Hoffman roared, his figure distorted, and the knife lights became hazy, as if he had merged with the heavens. The curved knife slashed towards Li Yuan with full force.

"Boom!"

"Boom! Clang!" The two clashed repeatedly, but the situation had completely changed. No matter how fiercely Hoffman attacked, Li Yuan only unleashed a series of dazzling spear lights.

Unassailable.

"How did his defense suddenly become so formidable?" Hoffman couldn't believe it. He had already given his all, attacking with all his might, yet he couldn't shake Li Yuan.

Of course, Li Yuan's gun techniques changed drastically, and even in a state of all-out defense, he couldn't pose a threat to Hoffman.

...

"Incredible!"

"This battle is far more intense than the previous Fifth Stage battles."

"It's a closely matched fight!" Millions of spectators in the competition space watched with bated breath.

At the beginning, both sides attacked fiercely, with Li Yuan holding the advantage. But as Hoffman unleashed his power, Li Yuan quickly found himself at a disadvantage.

In the end, Li Yuan finally revealed his ultimate defensive stance, effortlessly blocking Hoffman's attacks.

However, Li Yuan seemed to only be capable of defending, unable to defeat Hoffman.

...

"Li Yuan's cultivation realm should be higher."

"Indeed, to have such an understanding of the Stellar Intention, he's just a step away from the Fifth Stage Intermediate. Li Yuan is stronger than Jin Heguo, Harmon, and the others. Impressive!"

"Li Yuan excels in defense."

"If this were a ring battle where a winner must be decided, Hoffman would undoubtedly lose... But this is a melee battle, and although Li Yuan can easily defend, he can't force Hoffman into a life-or-death struggle." Those in the higher-level spectator space, who were at least at the Fifth Stage Perfection, could easily see this.

Their cultivation realms were too high, at least at the Fifth Stage Perfection.

They could tell that Li Yuan's realm was more advanced, but he excelled in defense, and there was no fundamental difference between him and Hoffman.

"This battle seems to be heading for a draw," Dean Xu said softly.

"That's enough," Liyang said with great satisfaction, smiling. "How long has it been since Li Yuan entered the Fifth Stage? In less than two months, he's already reached the limit of the Fifth Stage."

"With such formidable defense, he can challenge even the top ten or top five," Liyang's eyes lit up.

The strength Li Yuan displayed was even more powerful than Liyang had anticipated.

"Indeed, with such strong defense, he'll have a significant advantage in the ring finals," Dean Xu couldn't help but nod.

...

In the Seventh Star Realm battlefield, amidst the continuous forest.

Boom! Boom! Li Yuan and Hoffman continued their intense battle.

The terrifying aftershocks of their fight reverberated for several kilometers, attracting other surviving participants in the area. But upon seeing who was fighting, no one dared to approach.

They all watched from a distance of at least seven to eight hundred meters.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!" Hoffman's knife slashes were like flowing water, repeatedly striking Li Yuan's gun defense circle, but to no avail.

Yet, Hoffman continued his ferocious assault.

Li Yuan, on the other hand, focused all his energy on defense, showcasing the core mystery of the Starry Gun Technique, 'Starry Dawn', to the extreme.

His body stood like a star, unshakable upon the earth.

Gradually, Li Yuan felt a strange fluctuation.

"Starry Dawn, Dawn!"

"Starry Dust, the faint light that blooms, when the rays gather, they become like stars." Li Yuan executed his gun techniques, engaging in a frenzied exchange with Hoffman.

Such a brutal battle with a peer of the same level was a rare experience for Li Yuan.

Hoffman's knife techniques stirred memories of Li Yuan's past gun technique contemplations.

"Light!"

"Radiance!" Li Yuan finally grasped the fleeting spark in his mind, fully comprehending the third layer of 'Stellar Intention' - 'Starry Convergence'.

Suddenly—

"Boom!" Li Yuan's long gun transformed in an instant, its blade emitting a dazzling light, becoming even more brilliant. Each ray of starlight seemed to carve out a starry river across the sky.

"Gun like a Starry River!"

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The terrifying gun technique burst forth, one shot after another, like a reversed starry river, with infinite might. In an instant, Li Yuan shifted from defense to offense, launching a ferocious assault on Hoffman.

"Clang!"

The first collision of their guns caused Hoffman's expression to change. He could clearly sense that Li Yuan's gun technique had transformed, becoming faster and imbued with greater power... It was an obvious metamorphosis.

The second clash followed, and the third, the fourth... The formidable power within Li Yuan's gun techniques completely overwhelmed Hoffman.

The two were no longer on the same level.

"Retreat!"

"Escape!" Hoffman instantly thought of fleeing, his body retreating rapidly as he tried to escape to a distant location.

He no longer had any intention of killing Li Yuan.

Boom! But as Hoffman retreated, Li Yuan's explosive speed surpassed his, reaching over 80 meters per second. His long gun whistled through the air, piercing towards Hoffman.

Clang, clang, clang! After several lightning-fast collisions—

"Swish!" Li Yuan's gun sliced through, sending one of Hoffman's hands flying, blood splattering.

Whoosh! Another lightning-fast strike.

"Pfft!" Li Yuan's gun grazed Hoffman's neck, a fleeting moment, without even drawing blood.

Whoosh! Li Yuan retreated several dozen meters before stopping briefly, then directly headed towards the distance.

The outcome was decided!

On the other side, Hoffman tried to grasp his neck, but blood gushed out. He opened his mouth but couldn't make a sound.

Clang, clang! The last knife clattered to the ground.

Thud!

Hoffman's body heavily collapsed to the ground!

The battle ended with Li Yuan's victory, marking the birth of the strongest in the Seventh Star Realm.

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"Gun like a Starry River!"

"This! This is unbelievable!"

"Isn't he just a freshman, barely eighteen years old, and he's reached this level of gun technique?"

"Fifth Stage Intermediate!! A freshman who has achieved this level?" Dozens of Flying Level Martial Artists and thousands of top-tier Origin Source Warriors from around the world, who were in the higher-level spectator space, were all astonished.

(End of Chapter)

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