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Chapter 266: The SS-Rank Genius Claiming First Place
Chapter 266: The SS-Rank Genius Claiming First Place (Please Vote Monthly)
"Who else could it be? It has to be Huo Wanyang!"
"Huo Wanyang wasn't even inferior to Lin Qi before, their martial arts skills were nearly equal."
"But now he's awakened, his innate talent has evolved, and his potential has improved."
"Innate talent is the hardest thing to enhance. Even the slightest improvement creates enormous changes—enough to transform someone completely."
"In just a month, he's more than enough to surpass Lin Qi."
"Plus, his vital force has the Crimson Flame attribute, allowing him to unleash far greater destructive power. Lin Qi can't possibly compare."
"The academy head will reclaim first place."
A student from Azure Firmament First Institute confidently declared after analyzing the situation.
"You're dreaming! You don't know how powerful Brother Qi truly is. How many times have you been proven wrong without learning anything?" A student from Azure Firmament Six Colleges shot back.
"Everything's changed!"
Suddenly someone shouted. Hearing this, both institutes held their breath, desperately hoping their academy head had passed the trial.
"It's Lin Qi!!" Someone announced the final result.
"Impossible!"
The Azure Firmament First Institute students' faces paled, unable to accept this outcome.
Everyone turned to the Azure Firmament Six Colleges' leaderboard, which had already updated.
[1st Place: Lin Qi, Level: 4→5]
Looking at Azure Firmament First Institute's leaderboard, Huo Wanyang remained at "Level 4" with no change.
Many felt like ice water had poured over them, their disappointment unbearable, as if their very marrow had been stolen.
"Brother Qi is amazing!"
In contrast, Azure Firmament Six Colleges erupted into joyous cheers.
"No one rivals Lin Qi—he remains as strong as ever!" students from other institutes marveled.
"Huo Wanyang became an SS-Rank Genius, yet even after a month, he still couldn't surpass Lin Qi!"
"It seems Huo Wanyang still needs a long time to catch up."
...
Disaster Beast Trial Tower, 4th Floor
"Khh!"
The muscular Huo Wanyang swung his crimson great axe, severing the head of the last Obsidian Horn Boar.
"Finally done! I must be the first to clear the fourth floor!"
His eyes gleamed with excitement as he viewed the system notification.
[Huo Wanyang, congratulations! You've successfully cleared the fourth floor. Would you like to proceed to floor five?]
The notification made Huo Wanyang's face freeze.
"How?! I'm not the first?!"
"How could Lin Qi be faster than me?!"
His knuckles cracked loudly as he clenched his fists, forced to accept reality.
"I'm an SS-Rank Genius! I've awakened! Give me more time, and I Will surpass Lin Qi!"
Regaining his determination, Huo Wanyang initiated the fifth-floor trial.
...
In another space, 45 minutes after entering the fourth floor.
"He-ha... he-ha..."
"Boom!"
An Ironthorn Boar let out a defiant roar before crashing heavily onto the concrete, sending dust flying.
Lin Qi shook blood off his black long spear, surveying the battlefield littered with disaster beast corpses.
He was only slightly winded. With his third-stage Spear Techniques, he could already kill 200 disaster beasts using just his 9.99 vital energy stat.
[Lin Qi, congratulations! You've successfully cleared the fourth floor—the first freshman to clear four floors!]
[You'll receive generous rewards. Proceed to floor five?]
...
Seeing himself as the first to clear the trial, Lin Qi knew he'd won.
Just as Jiang Tao said, Huo Wanyang had been suppressed once again.
"Those I've defeated can never surpass me. Especially since my innate talent has improved too."
[Proceed]
With time remaining, Lin Qi immediately chose to continue.
"Vrrr!"
Instantly, the Ironthorn Boars and Obsidian Horn Boars around him vanished.
[Fifth Floor Trial: Kill 230 disaster beasts within 60 minutes—150 Level 1 Ironthorn Boars, 50 Level 2 Obsidian Horn Boars, and 30 Level 2 Ironscale Hawks!]
[Slay 350 disaster beasts within the time limit to pass. Failure results in disqualification!]
[Countdown Initiated—one minute...]
...
Lin Qi's expression darkened after reading the requirements. The addition of 30 Level 2 disaster beasts significantly increased the difficulty.
[Fifth Floor Trial Commencing!]
"Boom!"
"He-ha... he-ha..."
Ironthorn Boars surrounded him from all sides as gray-furred beasts charged like a tsunami.
"Shree!"
A dark gray cloud streaked across the sky, casting a massive shadow enveloping Lin Qi.
A flock of iron-gray avian disaster beasts—the Level 2 Ironscale Hawks—descended.
Resembling eagles with wingspans of two meters, their bodies were covered in metallic scales that gleamed like armor under sunlight. Their feathered edges were razor-sharp, their crimson eyes piercing and cruel, their hooked beaks and powerful claws deadly weapons.
Lin Qi tightened his grip, realizing both ground and sky were completely blocked—no room to maneuver.
"Shhh!"
He became a black lightning bolt, spear slicing forward.
"Kuh!"
Several thrusts pierced the leading Ironthorn Boars' throats. Their vital energy exploded, killing them instantly.
Suddenly, danger flared in his senses—a shadow descended from above.
"Shree!"
"Whoosh!"
An Ironscale Hawk lunged like a black wind, its talons flashing.
"Clang!"
Lin Qi blocked, sparks flying as the claw scraped his spear, forcing him back a step.
So fast!
He frowned. The Ironscale Hawk's slender frame gave it explosive speed. Its claws could easily slice skin or pierce flesh.
"Shree!"
Thirty Hawks surrounded him, attacking his head. One hit meant failure.
He activated Thunderflash Instant Kill Step, dodging like flickering lightning. The Hawks used their blade-like wings, beaks, and claws relentlessly, forcing him on the defensive.
Danger signals screamed from every direction.
Iron-scaled claws slashed toward him—his evasion space had collapsed entirely.
"No more dodging!"
Lin Qi realized his body techniques had reached their limit.
He swung his spear, aiming at the nearest Hawk. Channeling Mountain-Shaking Force, energy surged toward the spear tip like a coiled serpent.
"Vrrr!"
"Chsh!"
The spear trembled, cold light flashing.
"Kuh!"
The Hawk's eyes widened as its neck pierced. Vital energy exploded, its brain liquefying instantly.
Another three Ironthorn Boars fell next, their throats slashed.
"Shree!"
Within minutes, ten beasts died. His spear danced like a storm, killing Hawks one after another.
Sky-Shaking Spear Techniques unleashed its might—each strike carried thunderous force equaling ten thousand tons.
His spear moved like an enraged dragon, capable of shattering mountains.
He went berserk, Mountain-Shaking Force killing everything it touched.
Within fifteen minutes, he slaughtered over half the beasts.
But now, blood streaked his body—Ironscale Hawks had left their marks.
"Daring to die!"
Another diving Hawk met his spear, its neck pierced easily.
"Shree!"
Its dying cry echoed as sharp claws pierced his collarbone.
With only 9.99 vital energy, his untempered flesh couldn't withstand their talons. His first-stage combat suit offered no protection. Surrounded by iron-scaled beasts, he was devoured completely.
Seconds later, Lin Qi stood alone as all beasts vanished. Shaking his head, he acknowledged his defeat.
"With these 30 Ironscale Hawks, the difficulty increased several times."
Recalling the battle, their speed outpaced Obsidian Horn Boars. Their flight gave spatial advantages, constantly disrupting his focus.
The greatest danger was their aerial dominance—if he couldn't find footholds to maneuver, his body techniques became useless, leaving him defenseless.
"No wonder bird-type disaster beasts never appear in survival training or hunting competitions."
He understood—if Hawks gathered in flocks, martial artists would face catastrophic losses.
[Lin Qi, we regret to inform you that you have perished.]
[Azure Firmament Six Colleges Trial Ranking: 1st]
[Institute-Wide Ranking: 21,001st]
[Freshman Ten Institute Genius Ranking unlocked. View?]
Lin Qi wasn't surprised by his global ranking. With 36,000 students across four grades and over 35,000 surviving, placing 21,001st meant surpassing many sophomores.
He clicked the final option: "Ten Institute Genius Ranking?"
[Disaster Beast Trial Tower Rankings (Ten Institute)]
[1st: Yu Zhuoran, Level: 6]
[2nd: Pei Jiu, Level: 5]
[3rd: Xiang Long, Level: 5]
...
Lin Qi's eyes gleamed. This was the Ten Institute Genius ranking.
Yu Zhuoran, the sole SS-Rank Genius among this year's freshmen at Azure Firmament Martial Academy before Huo Wanyang's awakening, had already cleared level six.
A chill ran down Lin Qi's spine. Yu Zhuoran had surpassed the fifth floor—just how powerful was his martial spirit technique?
(End of Chapter)
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