Chapter 453: Too Brutal!
Chapter 453: Too Brutal! (Requesting Monthly Vote)
In Match Group 31, Lin Qi's sharp gaze swept across the competition list before settling on his opponent.
[Match 4: Lin Qi (Xia Kingdom) vs Hattori Takaya (Japan)]
...
Lin Qi's lips curled into a faint smile upon seeing his name.
Beside him, Jiang Tao's expression suddenly lit up with excitement.
"Brother Qi", he exclaimed, "your opponent is Hattori Takaya from Sakura Kingdom! Give him a proper lesson!"
Lin Qi grinned. "Shall I wipe him out in one move or torture him a bit?"
Jiang Tao blinked. "Wait, that's an option?"
"Just do as you please, Brother Qi! Just don't lose because of me!"
Clapping Jiang Tao's shoulder, Lin Qi chuckled, "Don't worry. I'll make sure he suffers. One Hattori Takaya won't affect the final outcome."
...
On the Sakura Kingdom audience stand, Hattori Takaya – standing barely 1.75 meters with unremarkable features – broke into a grin when he spotted Lin Qi's name.
"Lin Qi from Xia Kingdom", he sneered. "Never thought we'd get so lucky to face each other."
He turned his gaze toward Kitano Wakana sitting nearby, his eyes lingering on her chest.
"North Country", he called out, "I'll avenge you with my sword today."
"I'll eliminate him for you."
Kitano Wakana immediately shook her head. "No need. I don't want revenge!"
"And besides, you might not even win!"
After watching Lin Qi defeat Tracy, the White Eagle Federation's Sss-Rank Genius, she believed Lin Qi's strength surpassed Hattori's.
Hattori's face darkened. Having someone directly compare him unfavorably to another competitor was an insult no one could swallow – least of all him.
If not for the fact that Kitano herself was an SS-Rank Genius, he'd have scolded her already.
...
The seventh round commenced. Only experts remained at this stage – no more instant knockouts.
Shen Heng and Ivan weren't among the competitors yet, as both Seventh Realm Martial Artists had earned automatic advancement.
After ten minutes of waiting, Lin Qi finally stood.
[Announcing competitors for Match 4!]
Lin Qi rose as the notification popped up.
Jiang Miaoyin raised her fist. "Go get him, Lin Qi!"
Nodding, Lin Qi vanished inside a crimson light pillar that transported him to the arena.
Millions of spectators in the stands began analyzing the match.
"Hattori Takaya from Sakura Kingdom – must say he's really short", commented one viewer.
"Since the Martial Arts Epoch, almost every male martial arts genius has been at least 1.8 meters tall."
"And with such an unattractive appearance too. But his innate talent is impressive – a fourth-year SS-Rank Genius with formidable strength. Might even reach Top 16."
"His opponent is Lin Qi from Xia Kingdom."
"Though also an SS-Rank Genius, I believe he possesses an Sss-Rank Genius's innate talent."
"Still a second-year, yet his innate talent is extraordinary. Even Tracy, an Sss-Rank Genius, fell easily to him."
"This will be an amazing match."
"But I think Hattori Takaya will win. Lin Qi's still too young."
Someone countered, "Nonsense! Lin Qi will crush him!"
"I've never seen Lin Qi lose before. This won't be an exception", another voice chimed in.
...
The online comment sections of both nations erupted into arguments as well. Though unattractive, Hattori Takaya was still their Sakura Kingdom genius.
On the arena, the crimson light pillar faded, revealing Lin Qi in a sleek black battle suit holding a spear. Facing him stood Hattori Takaya in identical black attire, though his figure barely reached 1.7 meters while a silver sword hung at his waist.
Though both wore black battle suits, the contrast was stark – like comparing two extremes. Tall, handsome Lin Qi with perfect proportions versus short, unattractive Hattori.
Hattori's eyes flickered with insecurity before he sneered, "What good does a pretty face do when you'll perish beneath my sword?"
"Lin Qi from Xia Kingdom, this will be your final match."
"I'll give you unforgettable memories."
Lin Qi scoffed. "Circus clown."
[Countdown: ...3, 2, 1]
[Round 7 Match 4 officially begins!]
A mechanical voice announced as the arena transformed into a watery battlefield.
Streams of water materialized in the air as blue markings appeared on Hattori's body. Condensing the moisture into blade-like water swords, he unleashed his power.
Whoosh!
Hattori vanished from sight, his speed turning him into a blur as he charged with his sword technique. Lin Qi's golden radiance flared to life, enveloping him in golden light.
To Lin Qi's enhanced vision, Hattori's movements slowed considerably.
Hattori indeed possessed arrogance – information from Dean Liu and Wan Ming confirmed he was a late-stage Sixth Realm cultivator, nearly at peak. An SS-Rank Genius with natural agility and flexibility, his awakened special ability Flowing Water had driven him to obsessive training. His sword technique reached the Fourth-Circle Midphase, comparable to Tracy's speed while maintaining Sakura Kingdom's signature style – pure speed with unorthodox swordplay.
His sword slashed through air with sharp whistling sounds, aiming directly at Lin Qi's face.
Want to scar my face? How amusing. Jealous of my looks?
Lin Qi rooted himself, condensing golden blades from surrounding air that shot toward Hattori.
Clang! Clang!
Hattori's sword met Lin Qi's golden blades in a shower of sparks. Closing the distance to just one meter, both warriors engaged in close combat.
Whirling his long spear, Lin Qi parried Hattori's relentless strikes while launching counterattacks. Their special abilities clashed – Golden Edge vs Flowing Water.
Twenty exchanges passed. Hattori poured his strength into rapid sword strikes, but Lin Qi effortlessly deflected every blow with fluid spear techniques.
"This can't be!" Hattori's confidence cracked.
"Too slow", Lin Qi mocked. "This speed couldn't even earn you an S-Rank Genius title in Xia Kingdom!"
The golden blades sliced across Hattori's face, drawing blood. The pain ignited his fury, yet he knew his physical limits – his body couldn't withstand the golden energy's force despite his Sixth Realm cultivation.
"Hmph!" Lin Qi scoffed, doubling his combat power. The golden energy surged like serpents, overwhelming Hattori's sword strikes.
Boom!
The collision sent golden energy piercing through Hattori's eyes, blood gushing as his frail body shattered under the force. His broken form crashed onto the ground, murmuring "Impossible" before vanishing.
[Match 4: Lin Qi (Xia Kingdom) wins!]
The mechanical voice declared emotionlessly.
Wan Ming watched in shock. "Too brutal!"
(End of Chapter)
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