Chapter 30: You're Already Dead on the Battlefield
Chapter 30: You're Already Dead on the Battlefield (Please Follow and Read)
"I'll act as referee and witness."
"This is a battle wagering 50,000 Xia Kingdom Credits!" Zhang Cheng announced loudly.
"Now, both of you—draw your weapons!"
"This is going to be exciting!"
The onlookers gathered eagerly, buzzing with anticipation.
"Who do you think will win?" someone suddenly asked.
"It's hard to say. Lin Qi and Yang Lei have nearly identical class rankings—their strength must be similar."
"Probably another evenly matched fight."
"Yuelin, who do you think will win between them?"
In a corner, two beautiful girls huddled together. The taller one with delicate features was Qi Yuelin, known as the Blade Finch.
Facing her friend's question, she shook her head. "Can't tell."
Her companion, a girl with large, pretty eyes and a curvaceous figure, was Zhu Yuqi—Lin Qi's former classmate and now the fifth-ranked student at Second High School.
"I think Yang Lei might win", Zhu Yuqi offered. "Lin Qi's academic performance is the best among martial artists, but his actual combat skills might not be strong."
Qi Yuelin nodded. "Makes sense."
"Go get him, Big Qi! Teach Yang Lei a lesson and show him who's boss!" Jiang Tao cheered, patting Lin Qi's training spear.
"Don't worry—he's definitely losing." Lin Qi said coldly. Jiang Tao shivered involuntarily, an inexplicable chill running down his spine.
In the center of the training ground, Yang Lei gripped his long spear, facing off against Lin Qi. Both specialized in the same weapon.
The martial arts classroom fell silent, the only sound their steady breathing.
"Lin Qi, you idiot", Yang Lei thought, glaring. "Trying to master the Mountain-Shattering Spear Method with that weak build? You're asking for death!"
"Today, I'll show you what real spear techniques look like."
He glanced at Zhang Cheng. "I'll prove I'm the superior genius."
Zhang Cheng watched them, eager for the fight. "Lin Qi, let's see your true strength!"
After a tense silence, he raised his arm.
"Begin!"
"Haa!"
Yang Lei roared, his arms exploding with power as he lunged forward like an arrow. His spear flashed with cold light, striking with blinding speed.
Jiang Tao's heart sank—Yang Lei had seized the initiative.
Lin Qi remained calm. He recognized Yang Lei's spear techniques instantly; they both practiced the same Mountain-Shattering Spear Method.
Yang Lei's spear became a blur, launching multiple strikes.
"Cloud Piercer!"
Lin Qi's eyes sharpened. Reading the technique's trajectory, he shifted his weight and dodged.
One centimeter to the right—spear tip grazed past his shoulder.
"Balancing Cut!"
He dropped into a crouch, evading again.
"Swirl Step!"
Sidestepping, he dodged a third time—three consecutive attacks avoided.
"What?!"
"How?!"
The crowd gasped. Yang Lei's heart pounded—how did Lin Qi evade his full-power assault?
"I don't believe this!"
Yang Lei charged again, bulging muscles straining. At nearly six feet five inches, his massive frame radiated raw power, veins bulging as his face flushed red.
"Crushing Thrust!"
Lin Qi finally countered, spear flashing with the Mountain-Shattering Spear Method. He channeled his powerful muscles, the spear vibrating with a metallic hum as he thrust forward in a spiraling arc.
"Spiral Sunder!"
The two spears collided mid-air with a thunderous clang.
"Clang! Clang! Clang!"
Shockwaves rippled through the room.
From Jiang Tao's perspective, Lin Qi looked like a wolf facing a tiger—outmatched in size yet moving with effortless precision.
"You're too slow!" Lin Qi taunted. "How will you ever hunt Disaster Beasts on the battlefield?"
Yang Lei's techniques were only 70% perfected, while his own had reached 80%—a gaping gap.
"Shut up!"
Yang Lei roared, unleashing his full strength. His spear lashed out like lightning.
"Swift Advance!"
"Perfect!"
Lin Qi surged forward, blood racing, Vital Energy surging as his spine straightened like a coiled dragon. His muscles bunched, spear arcing downward with hurricane-force wind.
Yang Lei felt like he faced a collapsing mountain—fear surged through him.
Mountain-Shattering Spear Method, Fifth Form—"Leaping Sky!"
"Clang!!!"
The spears clashed, their shafts bending under the force.
"Crack!"
"Agh!"
The impact numbed Yang Lei's arms, his spear flying from his grip.
Lin Qi twisted mid-air, every muscle coiling like steel cables. His spear lashed out in a devastating arc—
"Fundamental Spear Manual: Collapse Strike!"
Yang Lei's weapon exploded from his hands, flying backward as he stumbled onto the mat.
"Whoosh!"
Lin Qi's spear halted an inch from Yang Lei's throat.
"Don't move."
Yang Lei stared at the cold steel, unsharpened yet radiating deadly intent.
"On the battlefield", Lin Qi said, voice icy, "you'd already be dead."
Zhang Cheng raised his voice. "I declare Lin Qi the winner!"
He smiled at Lin Qi, clearly impressed. "That kid has incredible innate talent. First time in practical combat, yet stayed completely calm and unleashed the Mountain-Shattering Spear Method's full power. Exceptional mental fortitude and combat instincts—I like him more and more."
"Victory! Haha, knew it!" Jiang Tao laughed triumphantly, pointing at Yang Lei. "Your Vital Energy stat, punch power, speed—Lin Qi outclasses you in every aspect. Not to mention spear techniques—you got utterly crushed. Who's the weak link now? Time to admit the gap and transfer funds to Big Qi!"
The crowd murmured, stunned.
"Lin Qi's strength is terrifying—completely dominated Yang Lei across the board."
"Underestimated him. Never realized how strong Lin Qi had become."
Kang Feiyue stared at Lin Qi, feeling unfamiliarity. The silent Lin Qi of the past contrasted sharply with this battlefield tiger.
"Whoa, Yang Lei actually lost? Didn't expect that", Zhu Yuqi said, surprised.
Qi Yuelin watched Lin Qi with mild curiosity, though unimpressed. As third-ranked student, she considered his Vital Energy stats and spear techniques trivial. Facing him, she'd have countless ways to win effortlessly.
(End of Chapter)
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