Chapter 245: Facing Li Hanjiang
Chapter 245: Facing Li Hanjiang (Requesting Monthly Vote)
One minute later…
“Boom!!”
In the Ruins Arena, Huo Wanyang’s massive, muscular body was blasted backward, crashing into a shattered tank. The impact splintered the vehicle, embedding him within its wreckage.
His face contorted with pain as searing Vital Force coursed through his muscles and veins, leaving his thick arms bruised purple and swollen. Cracks splintered his bones, agony radiating through his body.
“What power is this?”
Before the thought could settle, Han Zhen slashed his throat, and Huo Wanyang dissolved into nothingness.
Han Zhen inwardly marveled: “Huo Wanyang’s Body Constitution is exceptional—nearly matching my own.”
“His Vital Energy Stat is impressive, but his martial arts lack depth.”
“Otherwise, victory wouldn’t come so easily.”
“Underestimating these opponents could lead to disaster.”
…
Back in the Audience Stand, Huo Wanyang reappeared, his expression grim. He’d believed Lin Qi formidable, but Han Zhen shattered his expectations.
“That blade technique… unfamiliar. Could it be a Silver-tier secret art?”
“And his Vital Force feels… strange. Are we certain his Special Ability was inactive?”
…
Meanwhile, Lin Qi of Azure Firmament Martial Academy frowned as he watched the match. He’d personally tested Huo Wanyang’s strength—earning his “Warm Marquis” title through dozens of clashes. Yet Han Zhen had dismantled him effortlessly.
Han Zhen’s blade art was unrecognizable. No records existed of his Primordial Energy martial arts, blade techniques, or body cultivation. The fight ended too quickly to gauge his full potential.
A disadvantage—but Lin Qi had another priority: defeating Li Hanjiang first.
“Now, welcome our second match: Azure Firmament’s undefeated champion, Lin Qi, and Minghai Institute’s freshman prodigy, Li Hanjiang—a dark horse like Lin Qi. Who will claim the semifinal spot? Let the battle begin!”
Xu Wenji’s words electrified the crowd. While Huo Wanyang’s loss was expected, this clash was a true showdown. Without Tan Peier and Han Zhen’s emergence, this would’ve been the final.
At Minghai’s stand, Li Hanjiang stood, his classmates rallying behind him.
“Brother Hanjiang, we believe in you!” a tall girl cheered.
Surveying his peers from Bei Jiang Province, he nodded.
“I’ll win.”
A crimson light enveloped him, vanishing into the arena.
…
At Azure Firmament’s stand, Jiang Tao roared, “Qi, crush Li Hanjiang! You’re guaranteed top three—ten million yuan in prize money alone!”
Lin Qi rose, calm. “This isn’t the end. Wait for my return.”
The light swallowed him, and he materialized in the Ruins Arena.
Millions watched intently. Even upperclassmen from rival schools leaned forward—curious how this clash would shape the tournament’s fate.
“Boom!!”
The crimson light faded. Lin Qi stood in his black tactical suit, gripping a Black Long Spear.
Across the rubble, Li Hanjiang emerged, broad shoulders tense, wielding a cobalt-blue Long Spear.
Nicknamed “North River Cold Spear,” Li Hanjiang was Minghai’s freshman champion, famed for defeating Wei Peng. Lin Qi rated him above even Liang Yuxin.
The two mirrored each other: towering builds, piercing gazes. Li Hanjiang’s icy aura contrasted Lin Qi’s explosive power.
Li Hanjiang’s voice cut cold: “At last, we meet. I knew we’d clash for the title.”
“Then Tan Peier and Han Zhen entered. Now they’re my foes instead.”
His Vital Energy surged—a Frostspire Behemoth Evolution Method. Icy pressure rippled, like an awakened glacier wolf.
Lin Qi smirked. “I’ll claim victory regardless. Tan Peier and Han Zhen won’t change the endgame.”
His aura erupted, golden light blazing in his eyes.
“Roar~”
The Golden Vajra Tiger’s oppressive force roared outward.
“Grrr~”
Li Hanjiang’s frosty aura answered, two titans locked in silent battle.
…
“Countdown: 3… 2… 1…”
“Round 11, Match 2—Begin!”
The arena’s AI announced the start.
…
Li Hanjiang lunged, spear flashing like a blue phantom.
《Lightflow Body Arts》
His blade danced, frost-kissed winds trailing its wake.
Lin Qi’s eyes narrowed. Li Hanjiang’s speed eclipsed Liang Yuxin’s, a blur of spear strikes.
Yet Lin Qi vanished—a shadowy lightning flash—as the duel erupted in earnest.
(End of Chapter)
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