Chapter 438: A Slight Display Already Reaches the Limit
Chapter 438: A Slight Display Already Reaches the Limit (Requesting Monthly Vote)
"Who is that guy?"
"How can he be so strong? He's already killed 100 Vermin Race-Enhanced Martial Artists in just twelve minutes!"
"He's got half again as many points as second place!"
The genius competitors from various nations couldn’t help but gawk at Lin Qi’s dominance.
"These top thousand competitors are all seeds. How can there still be someone this strong?"
Many juniors from major nations—S-Rank and SS-Rank Geniuses in their senior year—were now fixated on this sudden phenomenon. They memorized the name Lin Qi. This unexpected prodigy was clearly no ordinary talent.
Thus, Lin Qi’s reputation skyrocketed among the two million geniuses. Everyone now knew: the Xia Kingdom had a terrifying genius named Lin Qi.
In the White Eagle Federation’s Audience Stand, Havel—a handsome young man with golden hair—shook his head in amazement.
"Absolutely incredible!"
"No wonder he’s the one who defeated me!"
"I know him—Lin Qi!"
Nearby, a strikingly beautiful blonde girl with sharp features cut in, her voice brimming with confidence. Her aura overwhelmed Havel beside her.
"A year ago, he was the Global Freshman Competition champion", she said. "I never imagined his strength would grow this monstrous. I’d love a match against him someday. But..."
Her gaze hardened. "He won’t stay at the top long. Once I step onto the stage, the first place will be mine!"
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In the Sakura Kingdom’s section, Miyamoto Kyonichiro—his expression grim—studied the leaderboard. Lin Qi’s strength exceeded his worst expectations. He knew firsthand how terrifying Vermin Race-Enhanced Martial Artists were. Killing forty-two was already his limit. Yet Lin Qi had done so effortlessly, without even using his Special Ability.
He swallowed his pride and admitted the truth: he was far outclassed.
Back in the Xia Kingdom’s Audience Stand, Shen Heng, Meng Yuxuan, Lei Shuang, and Zhang Tianyang watched calmly.
As the fifth-place finisher in the Heavenly Dome Institute’s Disaster Beast competition, Lin Qi’s strength was no surprise to them.
——
Thirty minutes later, the second round ended. Only 800 competitors remained from the original 20,000. The Points Leaderboard updated, leaving the crowd stunned.
1st Place: Lin Qi (Xia Kingdom), Points: 360
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Lin Qi reappeared in the Audience Stand. Members of the Sixth Institute gaped.
Wan Ming whistled, "Brother Qi, you’re insane!"
"I only have 36 points. You’ve got ten times that—360! We’re in the same tournament?!"
The others nodded. Lin Qi’s dominance was absurd.
Unfazed, Lin Qi turned back to the arena. The third round began.
——
Onstage, a stunning blonde girl wielding a golden longsword sliced through Vermin Race-Enhanced Martial Artists like a whirlwind. Representing the White Eagle Federation, this sophomore Sss-Rank Genius had one goal: seize the Points Leaderboard’s top spot.
Last year’s Global Freshman Competition hadn’t interested her—she’d refused to compete, considering it beneath an Sss-Rank Genius to trample newcomers. Now, though, the Global Martial Arts Championship was the perfect stage to showcase her true power.
【Third Match of the First Elimination Round Begins!】
At the automated announcement, she lunged at the nearest combatant, her blade glowing with golden energy. Golden runes flared across her skin—her Awakened Special Ability, Golden Attribute, unleashing razor-sharp waves.
"Pathetic!" she scoffed as another opponent fell.
At Sixth Realm cultivation, bolstered by her Special Ability, she mowed through enemies. Fifteen minutes later, she’d already cracked the Top Ten.
10th Place: Tracy Campbell (White Eagle Federation), Points: 42
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Her onslaught drew widespread attention.
"She’s definitely the White Eagle Federation’s Sss-Rank Genius!"
"Tracy Campbell! One of our strongest!"
"This is only the beginning—she’ll conquer the Top 32 for sure!"
In the Audience Stand, White Eagle Federation’s geniuses erupted in cheers. Levin Madison, an African-American sophomore and SS-Rank Genius, grinned at Havel.
"Tracy’s power speaks for itself. She’ll overtake Lin Qi in no time."
Havel nodded. "Agreed."
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Tracy’s performance also caught the eye of other nations’ prodigies.
"Sss-Rank Genius!"
They understood the stakes. Only a handful of newcomers—sophomore SS-Rank or even Sss-Rank Geniuses—could ever compete with the seeds. Tracy was clearly one of them.
Thirty minutes later, the third round ended with 500 competitors remaining. As Tracy returned to her seat, her eyes widened at the updated leaderboard.
"Impossible!"
2nd Place: Tracy Campbell (White Eagle Federation), Points: 310
She stared in disbelief. Second place? The Scarlet Realm system couldn’t be wrong. That meant only one thing—she’d still lost to Xia Kingdom’s Lin Qi.
"I must’ve been careless", she muttered, finding an excuse. "If I’d fought seriously, I’d have crushed him."
Back in the White Eagle Federation section, the mood soured. Their Sss-Rank Genius had been outclassed by an SS-Rank competitor from the Xia Kingdom.
"She’s holding back—that’s it!"
"This is just the first round. No need to go all out."
The Xia Kingdom’s delegation, meanwhile, basked in triumph.
"Lin Qi’s unstoppable!"
"Tracy from White Eagle? Crushed under his heel!"
"He’s the kind of monster who obliterates SS-Ranks effortlessly. Tracy doesn’t stand a chance."
Watching the standings, Lin Qi shook his head. Tracy was clearly an Sss-Rank Genius, but weaker than expected. Without even using his full strength, she’d failed to reach his 360-point mark.
"Typical sophomore", he muttered. "None of the underclassmen or juniors can compete. Let’s see what the senior Sss-Ranks can do."
With that, he logged out to train.
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(End of Chapter)
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