Chapter 466: Unrivaled Among Peers!
Chapter 466: Unrivaled Among Peers! (Requesting Monthly Vote)
In the arena, the Mountain and River King’s projection materialized. Facing the roaring, electrified crowd, he raised his voice—a rare surge of enthusiasm.
“Ladies and gentlemen, competitors, after six intense days, the Global Martial Arts Championship has officially concluded!”
“And now, let us congratulate Lin Qi of the Xia Kingdom!”
“This dark horse contender has defied odds, overcoming wave after wave of formidable opponents.”
“And in the final match, he defeated Ivan Petrov of the Bear Republic to claim the ultimate victory—the champion’s title!”
“Lin Qi, please share a few words with our audience!”
As the Mountain and River King stepped back, the arena transformed into a golden dais. Midair, a trophy coalesced—a masterpiece forged from Gold Rank material. It depicted a Blue Planet, flanked by two crossed lances, its base etched with a single name:
Lin Qi
“Lin Qi, it’s time for your acceptance speech.”
Lin Qi glanced at the Mountain and River King beside him, his breath steadying. Unlike Deputy Principal Xu Wenji, this figure was a true Nine-Realm Titleholder, a martial cultivation legend. Ironically, Lin Qi’s River and Mountain Spear Techniques were a direct legacy of this very master.
He nodded. A microphone materialized, amplifying his voice across the stadium. Facing tens of millions in the stands, he began:
“To win this title, I’m deeply grateful to my parents, whose unconditional support carried me here.”
“My gratitude to my teachers, whose mentorship shaped my foundation.”
“To the Crimson Vault Martial Arts Pavilion—their resources fueled my growth.”
“And to the Azure Firmament Martial Academy, my nation, and everyone who believed in me…”
He paused. Originally, he’d intended to declare his triumph as a feat of self-reliance, but reconsidered. While his effort was undeniable, his greatest asset remained the Erlang Deity’s Innate Talent granted by his Template. Without it, reaching this peak would’ve been impossible.
The Mountain and River King nodded approvingly. The speech lacked flair but carried sincerity—a testament to Lin Qi’s humility and gratitude.
“Applause!!”
The crowd erupted again, thunderous.
“Lin Qi, you embody Sss-Rank potential. You are the Xia Kingdom’s hope for tomorrow.”
“Stay grounded. Strive ever forward!”
With those parting words, the Mountain and River King’s form dissolved, and Lin Qi vanished from the dais, reappearing in the stands.
Thus, the 35th Global Martial Arts Championship drew to a close.
“Brother Qi, that was legendary!”
No sooner had Lin Qi returned than his companions erupted. Jiang Tao, ecstatic, clutched his shoulders, eyes wide with disbelief. Others mirrored his awe—Lin Qi’s composure contrasted sharply with their shock.
He’d won.
Unbroken. From his debut, no major tournament had seen him falter. Each rival, no matter how gifted, fell to his spear. It was as if he’d stepped from the pages of a novel, a protagonist defying reality.
In the history of the Blue Planet’s Martial Dao, few had matched this trajectory.
Ivan Petrov—a Seventh-Realm martial artist, a peak-tier powerhouse. And Lin Qi, merely a sophomore, had achieved parity by age twenty-two. By graduation, what heights would he reach?
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Minutes later, in the luxurious Villa 36 of Xingxiu Residence’s Martial Arts Training Hall:
“Hum!!”
Lin Qi emerged from his Neural Pod. The clock read six PM.
“Xiaochan, order two servings of vegetables and start dinner.”
“Understood, Master.”
Xiaochan nodded, placing orders as a Smart Robot whirred to life, preparing a nutrient-rich meal.
“Sizzle!!”
Early May. The Global Championship had concluded, and the April Disaster Beast Trial Tower rewards were now processed.
His inventory overflowed with Grade-7 Disaster Beast flesh, though Grade-8 remains scarce.
Fifteen minutes later, in the dining room:
Lin Qi sat before a feast of calamity beast dishes, aroma rich and inviting. As he ate, he replied to messages and confirmed plans with the Six Colleges of Azure Firmament to celebrate at the Heavenly Dome Institute tomorrow.
Setting down his phone, he focused on his Status Panel:
[You battled Nitin Reddy, uncovering new nuances in your Spear Techniques. Proficiency increased by +1%]
[You faced Ivan Petrov, teetered on the brink, and unlocked deeper potential. Spear Techniques +1%]
[Countless duels refined your Body Techniques《Thunderclap Nine Flashes》. Proficiency +4%]
[Spear Techniques: Fourth-Circle 63% → 65%]
[Body Techniques: Fourth-Circle 56% → 60%]
Lin Qi exhaled, a faint smile forming.
Competitions were invaluable. Battling experts sharpened martial spirit techniques exponentially.
The few days of the Global Martial Arts Championship alone had propelled his strength dramatically.
"Too bad the Global Martial Arts Championship is the biggest tournament there is. There won’t be any more competitions after this", Lin Qi sighed, shaking his head in regret.
After the Global Martial Arts Championship, countless senior students would graduate and head to the battlefronts to fight disaster beasts and repel their invasions.
The situation was worsening—there were simply too many disaster beasts to kill. No one would have time for competitions anymore.
Once they reached the battlefronts, their competition would be survival itself, just in a different form.
If he wanted to compete, he’d have to wait for an alien invasion.
...
Half an hour later, over 250 kilograms of grade-seven disaster beast flesh vanished into Lin Qi’s stomach, yet he felt only eighty percent full.
With his body undergoing another transformation, his internal organs functioned far more efficiently than before. Not only had his Demon Tiger Bones evolved, but his fifth-tier internal organs had also improved in quality, significantly boosting digestion.
He could now devour 250 kilograms of disaster beast flesh in one meal—a monstrous appetite. Impurities were expelled through breathing, pores, and waste, while the essence was absorbed to accelerate physical transformation.
Returning to the martial arts training hall, he sat cross-legged and began practicing Primordial Energy Martial Art. Heat surged through his body, and his cultivation efficiency skyrocketed.
"Quickly, I’ll be able to claim the championship reward", Lin Qi thought, anticipating the Global Martial Arts Championship’s prize. The previous Global Freshman Competition had rewarded him with a sixth-rank combat suit and sixth-tier weapons, saving him hundreds of millions of credits.
This tournament was even more prestigious. Besides wealth and disaster beast flesh, there would be other invaluable resources—the true treasures, with money and flesh as mere extras.
After a moment of contemplation, he banished all distractions and immersed himself in cultivation.
Though the martial arts tournament had ended, his journey had just begun. He was still far from reaching the Sixth Realm Peak.
...
At 7 PM, outside the Disaster Beast Trial Tower:
Several figures appeared one by one at the Trial Tower. The Global Martial Arts Championship had ignited fierce competition among Heavenly Dome Institute’s geniuses, especially Lin Qi—a sophomore who had claimed first place. Many felt humiliated.
"Lin Qi is already number one now? When did that happen?" someone shouted, staring at the Trial Tower ranking projected outside.
Many turned to look.
Shen Heng, clad in a custom-made ink-colored robe, stood tall and lean. He glanced at the rankings and stiffened.
"So Lin Qi broke through earlier than me!"
He knew surpassing him meant Lin Qi’s Spear Techniques had advanced beyond the Fourth-Circle Late Stage—a feat even Ivan couldn’t match, especially since Lin Qi was still in the Sixth Realm.
This was far more astonishing than winning the championship or awakening two special abilities.
No one had ever done this before.
In the past, martial artists’ martial spirit techniques lagged far behind their cultivation realms. Only with the advancement of martial arts had techniques begun catching up. A common belief was that only Seventh Realm martial artists could push their techniques to the Fourth-Circle Late Stage.
No one would deliberately suppress their cultivation for techniques—it was counterproductive.
But now, this rule had been shattered. Everyone would know that a genius could breakthrough to the Fourth-Circle Late Stage even in the Sixth Realm.
He exhaled sharply and entered the Trial Tower. If both Ivan and Lin Qi had advanced, he couldn’t afford to fall behind.
...
At 8 PM, in the Heavenly Dome Tower’s grand conference room:
Around a massive circular table sat eighth-realm martial artists radiating terrifying auras, with Xue Zhou’s presence barely standing out. These were the top martial artists from the three elite academies—Imperial Military and the ten renowned universities.
Behind them, arranged in a bagua pattern, seventh-realm martial artists sat on smart seats, many appearing as projections.
At the center sat Principal Li Qifeng, the "Heavenly Saber", his aura dominating and sharp. Beside him sat Bei Jiang Sword King, clad in gray robes.
Principal Li Qifeng spoke gravely: "Today’s meeting is to discuss our successful hunt of a ten-level disaster beast."
A murmur rippled through the crowd. Since no ninth-realm martial artists had died, the hunt had likely succeeded.
He continued: "Ten ninth-realm martial artists, including the Pavilion Master, ventured to the Otherworld’s northern region to slay a ten-level disaster beast. Though we succeeded, the situation remains grim."
Bei Jiang Sword King activated his AI companion, projecting a colossal figure alongside detailed data.
"Roaaar!"
The monstrous beast roared, its voice shattering the air. All eyes fixed on the projection.
"Is this a ten-level disaster beast?"
(End of Chapter)
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