Chapter 457: Battle Against Genos
Chapter 457: Battle Against Genos (Requesting Monthly Vote)
As Mountain and River King finished speaking, a wave of envy rippled through the audience. Ten tons of Disaster Beast flesh—this bounty alone could sustain an ordinary martial artist for months, significantly boosting their Vital Energy stat. Shen Heng and Ivan exchanged knowing smiles. Though they'd already broken through to the Seventh Realm, where Level 7 Beast flesh had diminished effects, the sheer quantity more than compensated. And with Level 8 flesh available too, their opportunities were abundant. The Seventh Realm marked a high-tier threshold, where even Sss-Rank Geniuses required years to reach the Eighth Stage.
"Boom!"
Mountain and River King's voice echoed as the arena projected a vast expanse of land behind him. The audience felt immersed in an endless, weighty terrain.
"Boom!"
Eight colossal mountains erupted from the ground, each crowned with holographic figures manifesting unique Special Abilities—Crimson Flame, Golden Edge, Psychoflux Wielder, Frost, Earthen Wall, and more. The formations crystallized into a new matchup table.
Lin Qi immediately spotted his opponent. Among the Top 8, only he had Awakened a Metal-Attribute Special Ability.
Match 4: Lin Qi (Xia Kingdom) vs Genos Ferratum (White Eagle Federation)
Lin Qi exhaled slowly. Finally, he’d face the elite four. To claim a semifinal spot, he’d have to replace one of them. Four Sss-Rank Geniuses, four slots—it felt tailor-made for his challenge.
Other matches unfolded:
Match 1: Shen Heng (Xia Kingdom) vs Araki Yūkyū (Japan)
Match 2: Ivan Petrov (Bear Republic) vs Zhang Tianyang (Xia Kingdom)
Match 3: Nitin Reddy (India) vs Lena (Germania)
As the table materialized, Mountain and River King’s form dissolved. His voice reverberated: “Round Nine begins. Shen Heng of Xia Kingdom and Araki Yūkyū of Sakura Kingdom, step forward!”
Thunderous applause erupted from Xia Kingdom’s stands. Shen Heng’s supporters outnumbered even Lin Qi’s, the reigning champion candidate. On the simulated wasteland battlefield, the AI announced the match’s start.
"Crack!"
Lightning and swirling winds collided for a minute before Araki was hurled backward, impaled by Shen Heng’s lightning-charged Battle Sword. Blood sprayed as he gasped, “Is this the power of a Seventh Realm martial artist?”
Shen Heng replied coldly, “It’s not about the Realm. Even without breaking through, you’re no match.” Before Araki could retort, he vanished into nothingness. Shen Heng, hearing the deafening cheers, knew victory lay just two matches ahead.
Three minutes later, Ivan’s silver throwing knives sliced through Zhang Tianyang’s Flowing Water techniques, piercing his chest. “Too fast…” Zhang dissipated, leaving Ivan to face Shen Heng in the semifinals. Bear Republic celebrated—their champion contender advanced.
Four minutes later, Nitin Reddy’s Frost Long Spear pierced Lena’s fiery defenses. Despite her Crimson Flame Special Ability, the gap was insurmountable. Tianzhu Kingdom’s stands erupted—finally, a semifinalist after decades. The Sss-Rank tier’s dominance was unshakable.
As Genos Ferratum rose from White Eagle Federation’s stands, his confident smirk widened. “My turn. Let’s teach Xia’s boy a lesson.” His golden-haired girlfriend smiled: “Victory will make you champion.”
Lin Qi stood amid Xia Kingdom’s cheers. Jiang Tao urged, “Prove your worth.” Jiang Miaoyin added, “We believe in you.” Though their support felt tentative, Lin Qi declared, “One semifinal slot is mine,” before ascending to the arena.
The arena’s crimson light pillars erupted, revealing two figures 20 meters apart. Lin Qi emerged in a black Battle Suit, his spear gripped confidently, muscles like tempered steel. Opposite him loomed Genos, the “Iron Tower” of White Eagle Federation—2.3 meters tall, his bronze skin gleaming under lights, his silver War Axe radiating the Wasteland Lion King Evolution Method’s primal aura.
“You’re a rare genius, Lin Qi,” Genos rumbled. “Your absolute strength crushed past foes. But soon, you’ll witness true power.”
Lin Qi’s eyes gleamed. “Show me.”
[Countdown: …3, 2, 1]
[Round 9, Match 4 begins!]
Booming auras erupted—Lin Qi’s Platinum Malevolence Tiger roared, golden radiance blazing across his skin and eyes. Genos countered with his Wasteland Lion King, the arena trembling beneath their Level 9 Disaster Beast might.
(End of Chapter)
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