Chapter 345: An Unexpected Turn
Chapter 345: An Unexpected Turn (Requesting Monthly Votes)
Havel smirked, leveling his gun at Yu Zhuoran. “I’ve been eager to test your strength myself.”
“Honestly… I’d rather fight Xia Kingdom’s Lin Qi.”
Havel’s words made Yu Zhuoran’s expression darken. He snorted coldly. “Worry about getting past me first.”
[Semi-Final Match 2 begins!]
The arena’s AI announced dispassionately. The fight for the final championship spot had begun.
“Boom!”
Two figures—one in purple, one in white—launched forward, weapons flashing. One moved like a streak of light, the other a silver lightning bolt. They clashed mid-arena, a battle of equals.
In the audience stands, Xia Kingdom and White Eagle Federation supporters exchanged heated cheers. Like Lin Qi, Yu Zhuoran had a massive following.
Watching the clash, Lin Qi thought, If my fight with Viktor was a battle of brute force, this is a duel of speed.
Both fighters moved faster than Miyamoto Kyonichiro, their innate talents shining. With similar vital energy stats, their superior body constitutions tipped the scales.
“Boom!!”
“Crash!!”
After minutes of combat, both unleashed their Minor Divine Abilities. Lin Qi felt as though two colossal eighth-stage disaster beasts had awakened, their power surging exponentially. Their body constitutions surged, escalating the battle’s intensity. Even Lin Qi couldn’t confidently declare either superior—one slip-up could decide everything.
Above the ruins arena, the fight reached its peak.
“Clang!!”
The two figures collided violently on the concrete, shockwaves rippling outward.
“Yu Zhuoran, you’re still too weak!”
“I’d rather fight Lin Qi!” Havel sneered suddenly.
Yu Zhuoran, mid-execution of a killing move, faltered, his expression souring. The 0.1-second lapse proved fatal.
“Bad move!!”
Realizing the trick, Yu Zhuoran unleashed his Blade Technique’s killing move in desperation. But Havel erupted into a burst of speed, his spear technique’s killing move flashing like a rainbow.
“Whoosh~”
His silver longspear pierced the air, striking Yu Zhuoran dead center.
Facing the lethal blow, Yu Zhuoran summoned his full strength, swinging his battle saber wildly.
“Hurry!!”
His eyes burned with fury as he screamed inwardly.
“Clang!”
Too late. Their weapons grazed, showering sparks.
“Hkgh!”
The spear tore through Yu Zhuoran’s heart.
“Sorry—I win.”
Havel smiled as Yu Zhuoran’s body dissolved into nothingness, his face twisted in bitter defeat.
[Match 2: Havel Wright (White Eagle Federation) wins!]
“Congratulations to Havel Wright of the White Eagle Federation for defeating Yu Zhuoran!” the announcer boomed. “Let’s give him a round of applause for advancing to the final!”
Xu Wenji sighed, glancing at Yu Zhuoran’s empty seat in the audience. Few had predicted this outcome.
“Unbelievable! Yu Zhuoran lost!”
“No Xia Kingdom showdown now. Guess it all depends on Lin Qi.”
In the Vip section, White Eagle Federation’s golden-haired giant, Lord Roth, laughed heartily. “Havel’s unstoppable. Beat Lin Qi next—make history by crushing both Xia Kingdom prodigies.”
Xia Kingdom’s Azure Firmament Martial Academy leaders exchanged grim glances.
“At least we still have Lin Qi,” muttered Dean Liu.
“Doubtful,” countered Nine Pavilions’ Dean Mu Hong. “Lin Qi has flaws compared to Havel.”
“But he’s in the finals,” another insisted. “Our disciples trust him. He’s already won the Freshman title—he’ll win this too.”
Back in the audience, Yu Zhuoran’s peers surrounded him. Pale and dazed, he whispered, “Let me be. I’ve never tasted defeat before… I need to improve my mindset.”
Nearby, Jiang Tao turned to Lin Qi. “Yu Zhuoran’s gone. It’s all on you now.”
Lin Qi nodded. “Don’t worry—we’ll win.”
Xu Wenji’s hologram reappeared. “After five thrilling days, our Global Freshman Competition nears its climax! The final awaits two titans: Havel Wright, the White Eagle Federation’s unstoppable force, and Lin Qi, Xia Kingdom’s Mountain King! One unawakened genius will rise above all!”
(End of Chapter)
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