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Chapter 339: Battling Miyamoto Kyonichiro
Chapter 339: Battling Miyamoto Kyonichiro (Please Vote Monthly)
Yu Zhuoran, Hazel, and Viktor remained calm and composed.
They had more or less guessed the system's—or rather, the higher-ups'—intentions, and they were extremely confident in their own strength.
They were practically guaranteed semifinal spots, having already secured three of the slots.
Kong Ruoxuan, Alex Freck, and Erika, on the other hand, frowned with concern.
Their chances of advancing in the next round were slim.
Even if they faced different opponents, they still wouldn't win.
Their odds of progressing were just too low.
On the audience stand of the Sakura Kingdom, an attractive S-Rank female genius exclaimed indignantly:
"Kyonichiro, they're underestimating you too much! Do they really think you can't advance?"
Others on the stand also wore expressions of dissatisfaction. They were unhappy about how Miyamoto Kyonichiro had been underestimated.
After hearing this, Miyamoto Kyonichiro replied calmly:
"I will prove my strength with my sword. I will defeat every opponent!"
Even without mastering a Minor Divine Ability, he remained fully confident in his abilities.
...
"Good evening, viewers! Welcome to the Top 8 elimination matches!"
"The upcoming battles will only get more exciting!"
"With the eight strongest competitors, who will earn their place in the semifinals?"
Above the arena, Xu Wenji's projected image spoke these simple words that ignited the crowd's enthusiasm.
The quarterfinal bracket had been revealed, and everyone was eager to witness the upcoming matches.
"Without further ado, let's welcome our first two competitors—Yu Zhuoran from the Xia Kingdom!"
"And Alex Freck from the Sunset Empire!"
As Xu Wenji finished speaking, his projection began to fade. At the same time, two crimson light pillars descended onto the arena.
Yu Zhuoran and his opponent Alex Freck emerged from their respective pillars.
Lin Qi was watching this match from the audience stand.
Yu Zhuoran's abilities needed no explanation—his strength and speed were both formidable. He resembled Lin Qi in many ways, with no obvious weaknesses.
His opponent Alex Freck was no slouch either. He hailed from the Sunset Empire and was an elite contender capable of competing for top five rankings.
Alex Freck was a tall, chiseled man with a steady aura. Dressed in white combat attire, he wielded a heavy black greatsword.
Alex Freck possessed immense strength, ranking among the top-tier geniuses with a realistic shot at a top five finish.
The only shortcoming was his inability to master a Minor Divine Ability, which would have given him a chance at winning the championship.
"Begin the match!"
At the AI announcer's declaration, the battle erupted instantaneously.
"Boom!"
"Crackle!"
Yu Zhuoran wielded his silver battle saber, crackling with lightning-like vital force resembling silver serpents, clashing violently against Alex Freck's black greatsword.
Both combatants' strength was terrifying—lightning against crimson flame!
"Boom! Boom!"
Their vital force erupted, unleashing violent winds that devastated the surrounding concrete ground.
The battle lasted a considerable duration.
Their overall strengths were relatively balanced.
If Yu Zhuoran activated his Minor Divine Ability, he could have ended the fight instantly.
But he chose not to!
Perhaps even disdainful of doing so—after all, if he couldn't defeat his opponent without using a Minor Divine Ability, how could he hope to claim the championship?
Lin Qi understood this mentality, and Havel and Viktor likely shared similar thoughts.
The battle lasted four minutes before finally ending, with Yu Zhuoran emerging victorious.
Balanced in both strength and speed, he had no weaknesses.
"Let's congratulate Xia Kingdom's Yu Zhuoran for defeating Sunset Empire's Alex Freck and advancing to the semifinals!"
As Xu Wenji announced the results, cheers erupted from the audience stands.
Inside the pyramid's penultimate layer, Yu Zhuoran's holographic avatar stepped forward first.
Xu Wenji nodded approvingly. Though serving as deputy principal, he was also managing the Ten Institute.
In his eyes, as long as Yu Zhuoran remained cautious, there was at least a 50% chance he would claim the championship.
His gaze then shifted to Lin Qi. Fortunately, another prodigy had emerged in Lin Qi—an insurance policy. The championship would ultimately belong to the Xia Kingdom.
...
"Yu Zhuoran, it seems the championship might indeed be yours!"
Wan Ming chuckled from the Xia Kingdom audience stand.
Yu Zhuoran didn't deny it, merely smirking slightly.
Defeating Alex Freck without using his Minor Divine Ability had boosted his confidence—victory was within reach.
...
"Yu Zhuoran is indeed formidable, but Brother Qi isn't inferior to him!"
Jiang Tao exclaimed from the Sixth Institute audience stand before continuing:
Zhou Xi Yin nodded: "Exactly! Miyamoto Kyonichiro won't be a match for you."
"Brother Qi is guaranteed a spot in the top four!"
"Victory for Brother Qi!"
Others nodded in agreement, cheering enthusiastically.
Lin Qi stood tall, declaring:
"It's my turn!"
With that, he descended onto the arena in a crimson light pillar.
No one doubted Lin Qi's strength anymore—his semifinal qualification was practically assured.
The only question remained whether he would fall in the semifinals or make it to the finals.
Top four, runner-up, or perhaps even the champion?
...
"Next, let's welcome our second match's competitors—Lin Qi from Xia Kingdom, who has created records throughout his journey!"
"And Miyamoto Kyonichiro from Sakura Kingdom, the prodigy with the 'Young Sword Saint' title!"
"Who will earn their place in the semifinals?"
As Xu Wenji finished speaking, two crimson light pillars descended into Ruins Arena, creating shockwaves and violent winds.
Two figures slowly emerged into view for all spectators.
The audience stands erupted in thunderous cheers.
In the live chat, Sakura Kingdom viewers furiously spammed messages.
Most were unaware that Lin Qi had also mastered a Minor Divine Ability, naively believing their nation's Miyamoto Kyonichiro could reach the semifinals, or even claim the championship.
"Kyonichiro, defeat Xia Kingdom's Lin Qi and prove our Sakura Kingdom's might with your blade!"
"Victory assured!"
"Our Sakura Kingdom shall rise! The championship belongs to us!"
Xia Kingdom viewers responded fiercely, equally aggressive in their messaging.
"Lin Qi will win!"
"Our Xia Kingdom will claim two top four spots. The championship belongs to us!"
"Don't indulge in daydreams, Sakura Kingdom!"
...
As the smoke cleared from Ruins Arena,
Lin Qi and Miyamoto Kyonichiro locked eyes, their invisible auras erupting from their bodies.
Around Lin Qi, a massive platinum malevolence tiger seemed to materialize, its terrifying malevolence swirling around him.
"Roar~"
Meanwhile, fierce winds suddenly blew around Miyamoto Kyonichiro's form.
It was as if a giant eagle confronted Lin Qi—a Level 9 Disaster Beast, the black-gold hawk eagle!
Their invisible auras began clashing.
Miyamoto Kyonichiro's handsome face tightened as he spoke first:
"Lin Qi, you are extremely powerful!"
"You're an astonishingly skilled opponent!"
"But I desire victory!"
At this, his gaze sharpened.
Lin Qi remained calm: "Show me all your strength—don't leave any room for regret!"
Instantly, his terrifying aura erupted. His eyes gleamed like tiger's eyes—majestic and intimidating without even trying.
"Countdown: 3, 2, 1..."
"Begin the match!"
As the AI announcer's voice echoed above the arena,
The pivotal quarterfinal battle between the eighth and fourth seeds officially commenced!
(End of Chapter)
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