Chapter 464: Global Champion!

Chapter 464: Global Champion! (Requesting Monthly Votes)

"Block!"

Lin Qi twisted his body with feline grace, dodging the incoming strike while displaying astonishing flexibility and agility.

The heavy Black Long Spear in his hands shot forward like a coiled serpent, piercing the air as golden spear-light condensed at its tip, causing the atmosphere to tremble violently.

"Raaar!"

Ivan's muscles bulged as he unleashed his power, swinging his battle saber to parry.

The spear clashed against the saber, their respective auras colliding with a thunderous boom.

The shockwave shattered the blade aura, sending a terrifying force rippling through Ivan's body. His vital force shattered like glass, his arms numbed by the impact, his internal energy surging chaotically as he stumbled backward.

Such monstrous strength! Ivan's mind raced - he was a seventh realm martial artist, his physical constitution having undergone a transformation during his realm breakthrough. Yet he'd been completely outmatched in pure strength?

No wonder Genos from the White Eagle Federation had fallen. This wasn't human strength - it was something beyond comprehension.

Regaining his composure, Ivan narrowed his eyes. Strength wasn't his specialty anyway.

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!!"

Seeing Ivan stagger, Lin Qi pressed his advantage, but suddenly sensed danger from his surroundings.

A silver throwing knife sliced through the air like lightning toward his head.

He swung his spear to intercept, the impact jolting his arm. The sheer force behind the throw was staggering.

"Whoosh! Whoosh!!"

Two more blades struck from behind. Lin Qi spun his spear in a defensive flurry.

The power behind these attacks is increasing! he realized. The momentum behind the throwing knives seemed fused with both martial intent and psychic energy - a technique only accessible to those with Spiritual Resonance Mastery.

The deflected knives twisted unnaturally mid-air like living serpents, launching renewed attacks from multiple angles.

"Clang! Clang!!"

As Lin Qi dealt with the blades, Ivan suddenly closed in like a phantom, his body techniques moving with ghostly precision. The battle saber slashed downward, unleashing a sky-splitting arc of silver energy.

"Zzzsh!"

Lin Qi's form blurred like a black lightning bolt, creating two afterimages as he activated his Thunderclap Nine Flashes technique. Dodging the knives, he sensed the new threat and barely managed to raise his spear in defense.

"Block!"

The force of Ivan's strike caught him off guard, sending him skidding backward.

Ivan's eyes burned with determination. His body techniques reached their peak, his martial intent fully merged with the battle saber. Controlling the thrown knives simultaneously, he accelerated his strikes to a frenzied pace, attacking from increasingly impossible angles.

Lin Qi found himself on the defensive, one misstep away from being cut down.

...

In the Bear Republic's Vip section, Ivan's mentor watched the battle unfold. The tall, voluptuous woman with golden hair and crimson lips - a nine-realms expert nicknamed the Snow Sovereign - smiled coldly.

"It seems your Xia Kingdom's Lin Qi will fall", she said. "While he may possess the greatest raw strength in this Global Martial Arts Championship, his combat skills appear inferior to Shen Heng. At least Shen wouldn't be cornered so easily."

"From childhood, Ivan demonstrated extraordinary intelligence and observational skills", she continued. "His awakening of the 【Psychoflux Wielder】special ability at sixteen marked his ascension as an innate talent. After being recognized as an Sss-rank genius and becoming my disciple, he continued his relentless cultivation despite his achievements."

"He could already defeat seventh-realm opponents at the sixth realm. Now, after breaking through to the seventh realm with enhanced blade techniques, his combat power has soared. No one can stand against him. He's destined to become Bear Republic's greatest nine-realms martial artist. This match will end quickly - unlike the semifinals, which were actually exciting."

Her companion, the burly Alexander, nodded in agreement.

The Xia Kingdom's delegation of experts grew visibly irritated, though the Mountain and River King - a man whose presence felt as heavy as a mountain - merely smiled calmly.

"Snow Sovereign", he said, "I understand this is Bear Republic's best chance at the championship in years. I appreciate your excitement. But perhaps we should wait - the battle isn't over yet."

The Snow Sovereign chuckled. "It's not I who should be anxious, but you."

Principal Li Qifeng of the Xia Kingdom, known as the "Heavenly Saber Principal", smiled. "Then let's continue watching the match."

Suddenly, Bei Jiang Sword King called out, "The tide seems to be turning!"

The Snow Sovereign and other Bear Republic experts stiffened, their eyes snapping back to the arena.

...

The Bear Republic's spectators roared with excitement, anticipating Ivan's final killing blow.

"Ivan!!" Even Bear Republic's geniuses like Viktor clenched their fists in anticipation.

...

Back on the battlefield, Lin Qi felt the storm of danger intensify. Forced backward, he struggled to plant his footing as three silver knives closed in like lightning bolts - aimed at his skull, feet, and heart.

Unless he could instantly teleport away, he would be hit.

Ivan's eyes burned with opportunity - this was his moment.

If I can't kill him now, he suddenly realized with unease, I might never get another chance.

His 【Psychoflux Wielder】ability screamed warnings. Trusting his instincts, he activated his Minor Divine Ability.

In an instant, his heart pounded like war drums, his blood surging like glacial avalanches. His muscles swelled, veins bulging as his body constitution received a massive boost. At the seventh realm, his combat power now rivaled even special ability enhancements.

"Ha!" Ivan's speed exploded, becoming a silver blur. Most in the audience couldn't follow his movement.

Lin Qi sensed the approaching deathblow and activated his own Minor Divine Ability without hesitation.

【Golden Vajra Transformation】!

"Boom! Boom!"

His body felt like a dam bursting, his heart pounding like thunder, blood roaring through his veins. Muscles swelled, veins popped, and golden runes across his skin blazed brighter as terrifying energy radiated outward.

He poured all his energy into Thunderclap Nine Flashes, his body becoming pure lightning. Muscles coiled like springs, his spear spun around his waist like a golden whirlwind.

Golden Radiance flared at maximum, his energy perception extending several meters around him.

"Clang! Clang! Clang!!"

His spear intercepted all three knives, the force sending him skidding across the concrete. The knives rebounded, ready for another strike.

"Hmph!"

A sudden gale of wind struck his face. Before he could react, Ivan materialized before him, battle saber flashing with the light of the northern aurora as it merged with his blade techniques.

Ivan's speed surged, his psychic energy pushing him forward like a rocket booster.

He became pure aurora, a storm of blade light as violent as a Siberian blizzard.

Aurora Blade Techniques: Snowstorm Onslaught!

With dual enhancements, his speed became lightning-fast. Many in the audience barely saw a flickering shadow as Ivan lunged at Lin Qi in a single breath.

Lin Qi saw Ivan’s blade technique clearly—under Golden Radiance’s superhuman vision, the blade’s trajectory was painfully obvious. But his body couldn’t react in time. He barely managed to thrust his long spear, striking the weak point of Ivan’s Aurora Blade Technique.

“Block!”

Power surged through him as spear and blade clashed.

Lin Qi felt a piercing vitality force travel through the spear into his body.

What devastating power!

He was flung backward uncontrollably, realizing this was Ivan’s true strength. Back then against Shen Heng…

Shen Heng wouldn’t have lasted a second.

This strike’s force could cleave even a Genos with Innate Divine Strength in half.

Ivan’s face twisted in shock. His technique’s power had been diffused—Lin Qi’s spear had struck the critical weak point, disrupting the blade’s momentum.

Still not enough to defeat Lin Qi?

He’s on a completely different level than Shen Heng.

“Even the strongest must fall before me! No one will stop me from claiming victory!”

Ivan roared, his mental energy erupting like an uncontrolled flood. Summoning three daggers, he charged.

Simultaneously, he swung his Battle Saber, unleashing an arctic gale from Siberia—frigid, lethal.

The battle shifted in an instant. Lin Qi was thrown backward, forced to admit Ivan’s current strength was terrifying.

Ivan’s Stage was high, his blade technique reaching Spiritual Resonance Mastery, amplifying combat power exponentially. His innate combat talent was among the absolute elite—possibly the pinnacle Sss-Rank Genius Bear Republic had produced in decades.

Without me, he’d almost certainly win Bear Republic’s first national martial arts championship.

“Shshshsh!”

Three silver daggers whistled through the air, slicing toward Lin Qi from different angles. The wind from their edges lashed his face.

Ivan’s Battle Saber was less than two meters away—enough distance for a decisive slash in 0.1 seconds.

…

The Bear Republic spectators’ hearts pounded wildly.

Xia Kingdom’s crowd leaned forward, eyes wide, refusing to blink.

Jiang Tao grit his teeth, palms sweating.

“He’s going to lose!”

“I told you he couldn’t win… Poor Shen Heng.”

Many in the audience already mourned Lin Qi’s defeat.

In the Vip section, Bear Republic’s Snow Sovereign and senior martial artists smugly smirked.

Xia Kingdom’s delegation stiffened—Mountain and River King frowned, Principal Li Qifeng gripped his armrest so hard his fingerprints indented the smart panel, and Bei Jiang Sword King half-stood, leaning forward. Dean Liu’s face froze, his eyelid twitching uncontrollably.

“Lin Qi, don’t fail us now!”

The arena fell eerily silent.

…

Above the arena, Lin Qi sensed imminent death. He knew hiding his strength was no longer an option.

Even a Seventh Realm Sss-Rank Genius would be a daunting foe.

Victory required absolute precision—no room for error.

Golden Radiance’s second Special Ability roared to life.

Golden energy surged through his body, illuminating layered golden runes across his skin—like living tadpoles wriggling.

“Buzzing!”

Golden Radiance erupted, and Lin Qi felt his body lighten, as if breaking free from invisible restraints.

His feet pressed the ground like springs, and the space around him seemed to freeze—existing in separate layers.

Golden Radiance peaked. As Ivan’s daggers closed in, Lin Qi’s form blurred into a golden streak.

“Shshshsh!”

All three daggers whizzed past him.

Turning to Ivan’s descending Battle Saber, Lin Qi’s two Special Abilities converged. Golden spear-light coalesced into a dragon.

His Late Fourth Circle Grand Scenic Aesthetic infused the spear technique, power erupting like a volcano. Golden light swelled threefold.

Triple combat power amplification—150 tons of force!

He raised his spear, slashing downward as if collapsing heaven and earth.

River and Mountain Spear Technique’s ultimate move—Heaven and Earth Annihilation!

“His speed!”

Ivan’s eyes widened. Lin Qi’s sudden burst seemed to freeze time.

He could only watch, helpless, as daggers missed and Lin Qi’s power surged.

A fatal warning screamed in his mind—He’ll die!

But Ivan had no options left.

The arena erupted as spear and saber clashed.

Ultimate techniques collided!

“Boom!”

The impact detonated the air, sending white shockwaves rippling outward.

Dust billowed across the arena.

The windstorm hurled the three silver daggers into nearby ruins.

In the chaos, Ivan heard his bones shatter beneath twin forces—a brutal, internal maelstrom tearing through muscles, organs, and bones. His spiritual power heightened the agony.

The collision felt like crashing into a mountain.

He was an egg striking a stone.

“Crash!”

Ivan slammed into the ground.

“Hmph!”

Blood dripped from his neck. Unknowingly, deep gashes had torn his throat.

Lin Qi hovered above, enveloped in dual layers of Golden Radiance—untouched.

“Two… Special Abilities?”

Lin Qi stood, spear in one hand, wind tousling his hair. “Correct.”

"Ivan Petrov, your strength is formidable. But unfortunately, you met me."

Ivan chuckled bitterly, fading into oblivion.

…

Back in Bear Republic’s spectator stand, Ivan materialized.

He replayed the clash—victory slipping as Lin Qi’s burst sealed his fate.

Two Special Abilities… And Spiritual Resonance Mastery too?

Lin Qi’s hidden depths astounded him. Awakening two Special Abilities without reaching the Seventh Realm—mastering spear technique to the Late Fourth Circle.

The odds had crushed him.

Clutching his fist, Ivan’s heart burned with regret. This was Bear Republic’s greatest chance…

“Sorry, everyone. I failed.”

Silence fell, drowned in despair.

“It’s not your fault, Ivan. You did your best.” A blonde woman consoled.

Others nodded. Ivan had given everything.

…

On the arena, Lin Qi’s golden glow faded. He surveyed the million-strong crowd, lips curving.

Another championship secured.

[Final Result: Lin Qi (Xia Kingdom) Victorious!]

The arena’s AI voice announced the outcome.

(End of Chapter)

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