Chapter 459: Advancing to the Semifinals
Chapter 459: Advancing to the Semifinals (Calling for Monthly Votes)
As Nine Realms martial artist Titanforce exchanged brief nods with Mountain and River King and the third companion, his gaze shifted to the arena where two combatants clashed in a brutal exchange.
"Has the ninth round already begun?" he asked, his voice carrying admiration as he watched Lin Qi.
"Another prodigy has emerged from Xia Kingdom, capable of rivaling Genos. Truly extraordinary", Titanforce remarked. "How enviable—Xia Kingdom’s endless stream of talents never ceases."
"But we’re no slouch in White Eagle Federation either!" A golden-haired muscular man chuckled. "Lin Qi from Xia Kingdom is impressive, but defeating Genos is practically impossible."
Titanforce laughed heartily. "Genos is my disciple. How could he possibly lose?"
"Born an Innate Prodigy with a Body Constitution far surpassing his peers, he exhibited astounding martial talent from childhood. At five, he assisted at the battlefield front, hauling Disaster Beast corpses. At six, his fist strength already reached 200 kilograms. By seven, standing at 1.6 meters, he bested average 15-year-olds. At eight, his strength exceeded 500 kilograms—capable of lifting a Level-1 Disaster Beast, Ironthorn Boar. As he grew, so did his body and power!"
"His Special Ability [Earthen Wall] awakened at 16", Titanforce continued. "After a year of observation, he became an Sss-Rank Genius and my disciple. Now at Sixth Realm Peak, his fist strength rivals many Seventh Realm martial artists!"
"Only pity he didn’t awaken [Heavy Earth] instead of [Earthen Wall]—then his dominance would be absolute, and this Global Martial Arts Championship would have no suspense."
The others nodded. The golden-haired man added, "Even with [Earthen Wall], Genos remains formidable. His defensive capabilities, earning him the title [Iron Tower], will ensure victory the longer this drags."
Titanforce smirked, glancing pointedly toward Xia Kingdom’s spectator stand. "The longer it lasts, the easier his win becomes." His voice rang loud enough for rival delegations, including Xia Kingdom’s, to hear clearly.
Mountain and River King chuckled. "That hulking fool’s still as simple-minded as ever." He turned back to the arena. "Genos winning won’t be so easy."
Principal Li Qifeng and Bei Jiang Sword King exchanged glances, curious who would prevail in this head-on collision of titans.
Suddenly, Li Qifeng declared, "Lin Qi will win this!"
Mountain and River King nodded. "I sense the same."
Their cryptic assertions drew intrigued stares. As Nine Realms martial artists, their words weren’t idle boasts. Yet they offered no further explanation, refocusing on the battlefield.
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At Bear Republic’s spectator stand, Viktor marveled, "These are true prodigies. Even at the same stage, I’d be outmatched." He knew firsthand—facing them in a power duel, his body might collapse within a dozen exchanges.
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The arena now lay in ruins—cement shattered beneath the two-minute-long collision of titanic forces. Another thunderous impact sent shockwaves rippling.
Lin Qi swung his Black Long Spear, unleashing a torrent of power. A deafening crack echoed as Genos staggered backward, his dense stone armor shattering from wrist to chest like bursting firecrackers.
Genos gritted his teeth, arms numb, grip slack on his War Axe. Staring at Lin Qi, he seethed internally—How is he getting stronger?!
For two minutes, they’d clashed over a hundred times. Lin Qi’s power surged relentlessly, while Genos neared his limit. Even his stone armor and Martial Bones, fortified by Golden Edge Vital Force and elite internal organs, began failing. His organs ached; sweat dripped from his dark brow.
Am I… being outmatched in pure strength?! Panic and fury clashed in his mind. I can’t lose!
Across the arena, Lin Qi’s heart thundered like war drums, Vital Energy roaring through his veins. "Genos, you’ve already lost!" he declared, golden radiance blazing.
"Impossible!" Genos roared, activating his Minor Divine Ability.
Too late. Lin Qi erupted like a black lightning bolt, 100-ton force amplified by Golden Edge’s double boost. His spear, cloaked in golden light, struck like a golden dragon—Sky-Sundering Slash unleashed, white shockwaves rippling outward.
Genos swung his War Axe, materializing a mountainous form. His ultimate technique—《Land-Sundering Axe Art》’s Mountain Collapse!—blazed downward like creation’s first strike.
The collision shook the air. Axe and spear met, forces erupting. Genos’s stone armor shattered to a thin layer, his body recoiling. Lin Qi, unyielding, swept his spear low, spinning it for another thrust.
In the golden glow, Genos’s armor fractured—Lin Qi struck precisely at the seams. The spear pierced through, shredding his Battle Suit and skin alike. A crimson burst erupted as Genos’s heart turned to pulp.
The arena fell silent. Genos’s runes faded, his body vanishing. Back at the spectator stand, he stared in disbelief—How?! Even activating Minor Divine Ability… he’s stronger than me!
Nearby, White Eagle Federation’s elites gawked. "Genos lost? Crushed like that?!" Tracy, Havel, and others reeled. "Last year’s Sss-Rank Genius… but Lin Qi’s just a sophomore!"
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Lin Qi sheathed his spear, surveying the wreckage. A teleportation beam whisked him back as the announcer declared, "Match Four: Lin Qi (Xia Kingdom) advances! Final semifinal slot confirmed!"
Spectators erupted—thunderous applause, roaring chants. Xia Kingdom’s stand exploded with cheers:
"Lin Qi’s unstoppable! Taking down an Sss-Rank Genius!"
"Another milestone—sophomore reaching semifinals, defeating two grades above!"
"Champion material!"
"Shen Heng, Ivan, Niting—watch out!"
At the elite stand, Meng Yuxuan murmured, "Not even Sss-Rank Genius explains this… He’s among their absolute top-tier."
Shen Heng nodded. "If Ivan and I hadn’t reached Seventh Realm, he might’ve claimed the title as the first sophomore champion."
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Titanforce crushed his seat’s armrest, neck strained. "Genos lost? His stone armor shattered?!" His prized disciple—meant to surpass even Nine Realms’ legends—fallen to a junior? Unthinkable!
(End of Chapter)
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