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Chapter 327: Heaven Truly Isn't Fair
Chapter 327: Heaven Truly Isn’t Fair (Requesting Monthly Votes)
“Contestants, spectators—don’t blink.”
Deputy Principal Xu Wenji’s aura shifted. With a sweep of his hand, the giant projection screen dissolved, and a colossal crimson energy sphere materialized in his palm, accompanied by dazzling visual effects.
“Boom!!”
A thunderous explosion erupted as the crimson sphere detonated, scattering into countless fire-red meteors that reassembled into a new combat roster scroll.
“Buzz!!”
The 250 battle pairings became clearly visible to everyone. The names were still in black and white, but some competitors’ names now bore a flickering flame symbol.
Most spectators ignored the details, instead rushing to check the opponents of their favorite fighters for the next round.
Lin Qi was no different. His eyes scanned the entire list in an instant, memorizing all 250 matches before zeroing in on his own pairing.
Match 3: Lin Qi (Xia Kingdom) vs. Shen Zhenzhen (Xia Kingdom)
…
Seeing Shen Zhenzhen as his opponent, Lin Qi’s lips curled into a smile.
“Brother Qi, you’re fighting Shen Zhenzhen!” Jiang Tao exclaimed.
“I actually thought Shen Zhenzhen was pretty decent, but unlucky for her—she got matched with Brother Qi,” Jiang Tao added with mock sympathy.
Lin Qi shook his head. “Don’t let her looks fool you.”
He briefly recounted Shen Zhenzhen’s past behavior, prompting Jiang Tao to erupt in anger.
“Damn, she really is a terrible person! Getting matched with Brother Qi is her comeuppance—she deserves a brutal lesson.”
“Exactly!” the others chimed in, righteous indignation filling the air.
Meanwhile, Guo Heng pointed out, “Shen Zhenzhen has the flame mark, and so do all the Ten Institute prodigies. That means every marked competitor is an awakened genius—exactly 230 of them.”
Many spectators noticed this too.
“Such a high number of awakened geniuses—230! They’ll practically dominate the fourth round,” someone remarked, earning nods of agreement.
But not everyone agreed.
In the Ten Azure Colleges’ section, Shen Zhenzhen’s pretty features twisted in shock upon seeing Lin Qi’s name.
“How is this possible?!”
Her face darkened as she realized she couldn’t defeat Lin Qi.
She might even become the only awakened genius eliminated in the third round.
“Haha! You deserved it, Shen Zhenzhen! Let’s see you look down on Brother Qi now.”
Xia Lian, in her green outfit, laughed openly at Shen Zhenzhen’s predicament, triggering more chuckles from the crowd.
……
“Contestants, spectators! The third-round matchups are set!”
Deputy Principal Xu Wenji’s booming voice cut through the stadium. “The official third round now begins!!”
As he spoke, the arena shrank, rumbling as it transformed into a war-torn wasteland—crumbled skyscrapers, shattered concrete, broken tanks, wrecked cars, and armored vehicles.
From this round onward, the battles would be one-on-one duels.
Millions of eyes fixated on the unfolding fights.
“Boom!!”
Two crimson light pillars descended onto the ruined arena as two figures emerged, the air thick with tension.
Battle Commenced! announced the mechanical voice.
……
Three minutes later
“Pfft~”
The tall, willowy Pei Jiu, clad in silver combat gear, moved with lethal grace. Swinging their sharp blade, they unleashed their Vital Force, piercing their opponent’s neck effortlessly.
Match 2: Pei Jiu (Xia Kingdom) Wins!
As the mechanical voice announced the result, Pei Jiu calmly reappeared in the spectator stands, shaking their head.
“Not all awakened prodigies remain formidable without their Special Abilities,” they mused.
The Psychoflux Wielders suffered the most. Relying on mental energy—spiritual power detached from the body, like intangible organs—they controlled razor-sharp throwing weapons for ranged attacks. In reality, they were terrifying assassins, but now stripped of their edge.
Their only advantage lay in their immense spiritual power, allowing them to track opponents’ attacks and exploit weaknesses.
Pei Jiu glanced at Shen Zhenzhen. Though she shared their Psychoflux Wielder awakening, her combat talent seemed weak.
This fight against Lin Qi?
They shook their head. If even they doubted their chances against Lin Qi, how could Shen Zhenzhen succeed?
Match 3: Lin Qi (Xia Kingdom) vs. Shen Zhenzhen (Xia Kingdom)
Seeing the matchup, many spectators perked up.
“An internal Xia Kingdom clash!”
“The ultimate showdown between Lin Qi and an awakened genius—I wonder who’ll win!”
“Boom!!”
Two crimson light pillars struck the ruined arena. As the light faded, two figures emerged on the broken concrete.
Clad in black, Lin Qi strode forward, gripping his obsidian long spear.
He stared coldly at Shen Zhenzhen. “We’ve no grudge, but you slandered me.”
In her white combat suit, Shen Zhenzhen spat, “And what if I did? You’re just an unawakened nobody!”
“This match’s unfair! Why ban my Special Ability? With my psychic powers, I’d kill you in one move!”
She seemed to regain confidence at the thought.
Lin Qi shook his head. “Heaven’s unfair indeed—letting someone like you awaken.”
Countdown Initiated: 3…2…1…
Battle Commenced! the mechanical voice thundered.
“Hiss~”
Shen Zhenzhen launched herself forward, her blade weaving a storm of illusions—Vital Force flowing like countless phantom swords.
As a Fourth-Circle Martial Artist, her speed was unmatched, her awakened genius far surpassing ordinary talents.
“Whoosh!”
Her blade cleaved air, whipping up gales, while her spiritual power surged. With over 400 Spiritual Power, she perceived every airflow shift, every Vital Force fluctuation.
In her mind, Lin Qi’s form bristled with openings. Every angle promised a counterattack.
At the same moment, Lin Qi moved—his foot crashing into the concrete, leaving a deep imprint as he shot forward like a missile.
……
(End of Chapter)
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