Chapter 330: Overpowering the Opponent at Double Speed
Chapter 330: Overpowering the Opponent at Double Speed (Requesting Monthly Vote)
Clang!
Lin Qi’s eyes blazed with intensity as his spear struck the blade of Li Hexuan with pinpoint precision. The collision erupted into a thunderous roar, like a massive bell tolling, sending sparks flying as steel met steel.
Hiss—
The moment the weapons clashed, Lin Qi felt an icy-cold surge of Vital Force surge through his spear and into his body, making him shudder involuntarily. The surrounding temperature plummeted, and the Mountain-Shaking Force he had unleashed seemed to freeze midair, its power withering instantly.
Wave after wave of frigid energy pierced his muscles and organs like countless needles—numbing, searing, and threatening to paralyze him as his Vital Energy faltered. His body grew unnaturally heavy, slipping beyond his control for a fleeting moment.
But the sensation vanished as quickly as it had come.
Boom!!
A surge of Overwhelming Vital Energy erupted through Lin Qi’s body, his sheer physical might crushing the discomfort. Across from him, Li Hexuan’s expression twisted into shock as he felt an overwhelming force surge through his blade—like a dam bursting, unleashing a torrent of Vital Force that his own energy struggled to contain.
“This Lin Qi… his strength is terrifying!!” Li Hexuan’s mind raced. His power is beyond anything I’ve faced!
Recognizing his disadvantage, Li Hexuan shifted tactics instantly. His Tang Dao spun like a whirlwind, its blade flashing with cold light as he launched another strike. This time, his Frost Primordial Energy fused with his Vital Force, transforming into Frostvital Force. He unleashed his signature technique—Polar Frost Blade Arts—slashing from every angle, each strike biting with bone-chilling cold.
Lin Qi countered with his Black Long Spear, deflecting with precise twists, flicks, and parries. To the crowd, it seemed he was on the defensive, retreating step by step.
“Lin Qi’s on the back foot!”
“Is this Korea’s contestant that strong? He’s pushed Lin Qi this far!”
“But Lin Qi’s supposed to be stronger—he hasn’t even awakened yet!”
“This is nerve-wracking! Lin Qi can’t lose!”
Yet among the spectators, the awakened geniuses saw more. At Xia Kingdom’s Azure Firmament Martial Academy stands, Wan Ming leaned back in his smart seat, remarking, “Li Hexuan’s no slouch.”
“But even so, he’s no Xiang Long,” Xiang Long scoffed. “He’s barely on Song Qing’s level.”
Song Qing’s icy expression darkened. “Xiang Long, your insults are as crude as ever.”
On Korea’s side, the mood was grim. “Why isn’t Hexuan’s attack working? His Frostvital Force usually freezes an opponent’s blood—why’s Lin Qi unaffected?” a curvy woman muttered.
“Maybe Hexuan hasn’t gone all-out yet?” someone ventured.
“Fool!” snapped Song Zhengzai, their sole SS-Rank Genius. “It’s because Lin Qi’s body is too strong, and his spear techniques neutralize Hexuan’s strikes. If this keeps up, Hexuan will lose.”
Back in the arena, Li Hexuan’s blade carved arcs of frost, his movements like a blizzard. But his face tightened—I’ve given it my all, but he’s still unfazed! Worse, his techniques felt transparent, each strike effortlessly countered. Each clash sent shockwaves through his arms and body, pain radiating through every muscle and organ. He sensed impending doom: I’m going to lose!
Gritting his teeth, Li Hexuan summoned his last reserves, merging Primordial Energy with Vital Force. The energy surged into his arms, then erupted from his blade, condensing into ice shards that tore through the air.
Pftt—
Lin Qi tilted his head as a shard grazed his cheek, drawing blood. “His Frostvital Force isn’t half bad!”
But the real danger came next—a killing move. Li Hexuan’s aura exploded outward. Lin Qi’s lips curled. Trying to end it? Let’s see who’s faster.
A tyrannical aura erupted from Lin Qi, like a Platinum Malevolence Tiger awakening. His Black Long Spear shifted mid-motion, its tip blazing with Vital Force fused with Primordial Energy. He’d studied Li Hexuan’s Polar Frost Blade Arts—now it was time to strike.
Hiss—
Every muscle, large and small, tensed and fired in unison. To the crowd, it seemed the two fighters existed in separate realms—one moving at normal speed, the other at twice the pace.
As Li Hexuan unleashed his killing move, Lin Qi’s spear lashed out like a black dragon bursting from the sea, its tip aimed with the force of a Ten-Thousand-Ton Thunder Thrust.
Li Hexuan’s eyes bulged. Faster! His blade inched forward, but the spear pierced his neck before his attack could land. The Mountain-Shaking Force detonated, obliterating flesh and life.
Pftt—
The spear withdrew, trailing hot blood into the frigid air. Li Hexuan’s blade hovered three centimeters from Lin Qi’s skin, its energy barely scratching his surface.
“Finished,” Lin Qi said.
Li Hexuan’s gaze dimmed, his disbelief fading into nothingness.
[Match 1: Lin Qi (Xia Kingdom) Victorious!]
The arena’s AI announced the result, piercing the stunned silence. Then the stands erupted—thunderous applause and roars shaking the skies.
“He did it again!”
“Another awakened genius defeated—he’s advancing to Round Five!”
“Xia Kingdom’s top genius—unbelievable!”
“Is he even unawakened? I’d bet he’s hiding his strength!”
On Korea’s side, Li Hexuan materialized back into the stands, pale and speechless. Song Zhengzai muttered, “Don’t shame yourself. Losing to Lin Qi isn’t a disgrace—he’s outclassed you.”
Li Hexuan flinched. “How can Xia Kingdom’s Lin Qi be this strong? If he’s this powerful without awakening… what does that make me?”
The others exchanged glances. The blow had hit hard.
Back at Azure Firmament’s stands, Lin Qi was greeted with roaring applause.
“Knew Brother Qi would win!” Jiang Tao bellowed. “That Li Hexuan? A pushover. With Brother Qi’s strength, Top 32’s within reach!”
The crowd nodded. For Rounds Five to Seven, their academy head’s strength would carry him.
Later, as the tournament progressed, 125 matches concluded by noon. As expected, 99% of the 125 advancing to Round Five were awakened geniuses. Jiang Tao and Ao Feng fell, but two unawakened fighters remained: Li Hanjiang. His narrow victory over a Sunset Kingdom S-Rank Genius stunned the crowd. Lin Qi narrowed his eyes—This Li Hanjiang isn’t ordinary. There’s more to him…
By afternoon, Xu Wenji materialized, addressing the finalists. “We’ve reached Round Five—125 remain. One will advance by default.”
The golden egg spun, then exploded. A hologram flashed:
[Bye: Lin Qi (Xia Kingdom)]
(End of Chapter)
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