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Chapter 374: Golden Edge vs. Lightning
Chapter 374: Golden Edge vs. Lightning (Requesting Monthly Vote)
On the Spectator Stand, twelve people from the Ten Institutes—including Huo Wanyang—had logged in early.
Wan Ming glanced around, eyeing the cluster of leaders seated nearby. Over twenty High-Realm Martial Artists were present, their imposing auras palpable.
“Wow, so many top leaders showed up!” he murmured.
Pei Jiu frowned slightly, his voice low. “I see Principal Li.”
At his words, the group turned their gaze to the Vip section. Sure enough, a striking middle-aged man with snow-white hair sat among them, exuding a sharp, oppressive aura that seemed to cleave the air itself.
This was Principal Li Qifeng, the Heaven-Saber Nine-Realm Martial Artist and head of Azure Firmament Martial Academy—one of the Xia Kingdom’s top ten cultivators in the Nine-Realm tier, renowned globally.
“Didn’t expect Yu Zhuoran’s sparring match with Brother Qi to draw Principal Li,” Wan Ming said, surprised.
The others eyed the arena curiously. Nearby, the opening ceremony concluded, and over twenty leaders from the Ten Institutes had gathered to watch.
Xue Zhou, the dashing, blue-robed deputy, broke the silence. “Who’d have thought Lin Qi would achieve Self-Awakening without an Awakening Fruit?”
He’d learned of Lin Qi’s Awakening from Dean Liu just yesterday.
“Now that Lin Qi’s Awakened, his innate talent will undergo transformation,” Xu Wenji, a deputy principal, added, stroking his beard. “I’m eager to see his strength—and I’m sure you all are too.”
The group murmured agreement, though all were more astonished by Principal Li’s presence. The Nine-Realm Martial Artist hadn’t spoken yet, his gaze fixed on the arena.
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The arena stretched empty and vast.
Yu Zhuoran and Lin Qi locked eyes. This match had no restrictions—Crimson Vault’s top-tier VR system had even scanned their Special Abilities, allowing full power release.
A violent thunderous aura erupted from Yu Zhuoran, clashing silently with Lin Qi’s razor-sharp golden edge.
Yu Zhuoran stood in a purple combat suit, his muscular frame coiled with lightning energy. A silver battle saber gleamed in his grip, its edge catching the sun.
“Lin Qi,” he said, voice steady, “I’ll hold nothing back. I hope the same from you.”
Lin Qi, clad in black, gripped a heavy black-gold spear. His golden edge aura radiated relentlessly. He’d waited for a test like this.
Nodding, he replied, “Rest assured—I will.”
Countdown sequence: 3, 2, 1…
Lin Qi vs. Yu Zhuoran!
Match commenced!
The arena’s AI voice rang flatly.
A sudden gust tore through the field—pure pressure from the two combatants.
Yu Zhuoran’s Lightning and Lin Qi’s Golden Edge spiraled into visible auras. One, a storm of silver serpents; the other, a blazing golden armor etched with arcane patterns.
Yu Zhuoran struck first.
Silver lightning coiled his arms and face as he vanished in a flash. His saber carved a crescent arc, unleashing a Lightning Projection—a serpentine bolt roaring toward Lin Qi.
Golden light flared. Lin Qi’s eyes blazed as his skin shimmered with golden runes. His spear met the strike mid-air.
Boom!
The clash shattered the sky. Lightning scattered, but residual currents surged through Lin Qi’s spear, ripping his Golden Edge defense apart.
Zap!
Lin Qi’s body convulsed. Electricity seared his nerves, pain erupting like wildfire.
This is an Awakened’s Special Ability? He grimaced. Even with Golden Edge absorbing most of it, this is lethal—like getting struck by high-voltage wires.
Yet Yu Zhuoran’s assault didn’t pause.
Thunderclap Blade Technique — Silver Serpents Dancing!
Yu Zhuoran closed in, his saber a blur of lightning-charged slashes. His speed, amplified by Lightning Projection, became a blur.
Lin Qi countered with his Rainbow Metamorphosis Spear Technique.
Clang!
Metal screeched as sparks and lightning erupted between their weapons.
Golden Edge and Lightning collided, shockwaves rippling the air.
Faster than before! Lin Qi’s mind raced. Yu Zhuoran’s blade moved like thunder itself.
Another surge—a denser wave of Lightning struck. Lin Qi channeled Golden Edge, their powers clashing mid-field.
Zap!
The force sent both staggering.
Yu Zhuoran gritted his teeth. His strength… monstrous! If not for my Lightning Projection, my arms would’ve gone numb.
He charged again, saber wreathed in serpentine lightning.
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(End of Chapter)
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