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Chapter 335: Advancing to Top 16
Chapter 335: Advancing to Top 16 (Requesting Monthly Vote)
"That's right. Against an opponent like this, either crush him with absolute power or overwhelm him with sheer speed."
Wang Mingxi, whose cheerful demeanor was matched by his sharp and insightful gaze, watched every detail of the battle unfold.
As an SS-Rank Psychoflux Wielder, he could perceive things invisible to ordinary eyes.
Liang Yuxin nodded thoughtfully. She had once been defeated in the National Freshman Competition when Lin Qi overpowered her with sheer strength.
"I think Su La will lose", she declared. "Lin Qi has no weaknesses—his power and speed are both exceptional."
Hardly had she finished speaking when the battle’s momentum shifted dramatically.
…
Within the arena:
"Clang! Clang!"
In mere seconds, Lin Qi and Su La clashed over a dozen times.
Lin Qi felt his force and vitality being deflected and diffused. Meanwhile, his spear lashed out like a cold, slithering serpent.
His mind raced through multiple strategies to counter his opponent.
"I'll defeat you using your own strength!"
He made his decision in an instant.
Su La’s greatest strengths were his ability to redirect force and his unpredictable speed. These two advantages had allowed him to dominate every opponent he faced.
Ranked SS among geniuses, his speed surpassed even Korea’s Li Hanxuan.
Yet in Lin Qi’s eyes, Su La’s movements slowed unnaturally.
Suddenly, Su La sensed mortal danger. Instinctively, he activated his Killing Move.
A vortex of vitality surged within him, flowing like water over his blade. A unique projection of his fluid vitality formed a blue spectral sword that engulfed Lin Qi.
Flowing Water Sword Method – Killing Move: Tidepierce Ten Thousand Fathoms!
"Whoosh!"
Su La didn’t even know why he’d unleashed the move. But now that he had, he resolved to end the battle.
"Die!" he snarled, his face twisting into a cruel grin.
Countless blades erupted like rain, filling the air with a blinding storm of blue. The audience gasped at the dazzling display.
Too fast! Too many!
How could anyone possibly defend against this?
At that moment, Lin Qi’s eyes flashed. His aura exploded outward as his muscles quivered with power.
Thunderflash Instant Kill Step!
His legs ignited like engines, his feet pounding the ground with a deafening crack. The concrete beneath him collapsed into a crater.
"Whoosh!"
His speed skyrocketed, doubling like a black lightning bolt.
Holding his Black Long Spear, his muscles bulged and veins throbbed as terrifying power erupted. The spear tip, compressed with vitality, tore through air resistance like a dragon emerging from the sea. Layers of shockwaves rippled outward.
This strike combined the essence of techniques he’d mastered: Dripping Water Spear Art and Meteoric Spear Art.
Faster than ever—faster than when he’d defeated Li Hexuan. This was the pinnacle of speed.
On the spectator stands, Li Hanjiang and Li Hexuan’s eyes widened in shock.
"Such a spear strike…" they whispered.
Back in the arena, Su La watched helplessly as a meteor cleaved the sky. The gleaming tip pierced his Tidepierce Ten Thousand Fathoms, shattering all vitality around him.
Too late to block! Too late to dodge!
His space seemed frozen. Helplessly, he watched the spear pierce his chest.
"Puh!"
The blade skewered flesh and heart, exiting through his back. The sickening sound made Su La’s soul recoil.
It’s over!
He stared into Lin Qi’s face—close enough to touch—with a mixture of terror, disbelief, and fury twisting his features.
"This is all an SS-Rank genius can do?" Lin Qi sneered.
Su La, fluent in Xia Kingdom’s language, understood perfectly. Those words stabbed deeper than the spear in his chest, leaving a wound that bled more fiercely.
A surge of vitality flooded his brain, then dissolved into oblivion.
[Match 1: Lin Qi (Xia Kingdom) wins!]
The AI announcer declared emotionlessly as the result echoed through the arena.
Silence. Then—
"Clap! Clap! Clap!"
A thunderous ovation erupted from the stands.
"Lin Qi from Xia Kingdom is incredible!"
"He defeated an SS-Rank genius? Unbelievable!"
"How did he do it?"
Only on Thailand’s spectator stand was there silence. The crowd stared blankly, their minds hollow.
Their nation’s greatest prodigy—Thailand’s first SS-Rank genius in three years, their highest hope—had been eliminated in the Top 32.
By an unawakened opponent, no less. How could they accept this?
Even Su La himself struggled to believe it. He had always trusted in his strength, believing himself the protagonist of fate. Today’s match had shattered that illusion.
…
"Yes!"
Cheering erupted from the White Eagle Federation’s stand as Wims and others leapt to their feet.
"Lin Qi from Xia Kingdom is amazing!"
"He’s my idol—I want his autograph!" someone shouted.
Others nodded. Though they were geniuses of their own nation, they were equally awestruck by Lin Qi’s performance.
…
In Xia Kingdom’s section:
"Thailand’s entire team is eliminated! Haha!"
"Fighting Lin Qi and expecting victory? How naive!"
On Shanyu Martial Academy’s stand, Wang Mingxi sighed, "Incredible. An SS-Rank genius has fallen."
"He has no weaknesses. I’m not sure I’d beat him myself."
At Minghai Martial Institute’s arena, Li Hanjiang shook his head.
"I’m not his match anymore. Even with my Minor Divine Ability, I might lose. What a monster!"
…
At Xia Kingdom’s Azure Firmament Martial Academy Ten Institute stand:
"It seems Lin Qi has grown stronger again", Pei Jiu remarked.
"That’s great. I wonder how far Brother Qi will advance", Wan Ming nodded.
At the Sixth Institute section:
Lin Qi reappeared at the spectator stand, greeted by another wave of praise.
"Brother Qi, you’re unstoppable!" someone shouted.
Others joined the cheers.
"Stay humble. It’s just another SS-Rank genius", Jiang Tao grinned.
Lin Qi gazed at the arena above. The real battle had only begun.
At the Pyramid, he had become the first to reach the eighth round—15 more spots awaited their champions.
And in the next round, his opponents would only grow stronger.
(End of Chapter)
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