Chapter 52: The Second Killing Move — Mountain-Shattering Cleave!
Chapter 52: The Second Killing Move — Mountain-Shattering Cleave!
Crimson Realm Arena
"Puh—"
"Hah! Die already!"
Liang Kai roared with laughter as he swung his longsword, its blade flashing like lightning. In an instant, the sword pierced his opponent's chest.
[Swift Sword, congratulations on your victory!]
[Points +3]
[Total Points: 269]
"Too easy, way too easy!"
Liang Kai shook his head, his sharp features twisting with disdain. A top-tier prodigy from Egret City's Pine and Cypress Middle School, the senior was famously nicknamed "Swift Sword" for his lightning-fast mastery of the Swift Shadow Sword Art.
"Beating noobs feels good for now, but real fun comes from crushing strong opponents. Let me queue up again—luck’s on my side today."
He muttered, "Tomorrow’s exchange match against Tianhai No.2 High School will be another stress-relief session", before selecting a new match.
Moments later, he materialized in a silver-white arena, facing an opponent clad in black with a masked face and wielding a Black Long Spear.
"Heh, Yang Jian", Liang Kai sneered, "let me carve you into pieces with my Swift Sword."
[3… 2… 1…]
[Arena Match Begins!]
Before the AI voice finished, Liang Kai vanished. His sword gleamed with cold light, slicing through the air like a razor as he launched a multi-directional assault.
Yang Jian moved simultaneously.
…
One minute later
"Clang! Clang!"
The arena echoed with clashes as silver and black blurs—sword and spear—collided, sparks flying.
Lin Qi felt exhilarated. Finally, a worthy opponent! While easy victories were satisfying, they barely sharpened his spear techniques. This battle was different.
His opponent lived up to his nickname. Liang Kai’s speed rivaled lightning, his Swift Shadow Sword Art already nearing its Second Stage—a vast improvement over Lü Xiang from No.1 High School.
"Clang!"
The collision sent Liang Kai stumbling backward, arms numb, metallic taste in his throat.
"Crap! I underestimated him. He’s actually better than me!"
Gritting his teeth, he unleashed his full power, sword flashes raining like a storm. Vital Energy surged through his limbs, dozens of strikes erupting at impossible speed.
His ultimate move—Swift Shadow Storm!
Lin Qi countered, spinning his Black Long Spear. The weapon’s rotation accelerated as he closed the distance, unleashing the Mountain-Shattering Spear Method’s Spiral Sunder!
"Clang! Clang!"
Blades met in a deafening clash. The spear tip quivered, slicing through the sword storm. Lin Qi’s lips curved upward.
"Schhh—"
The spear pierced the air like a thunderclap, slipping between the sword strikes to stab through Liang Kai’s throat.
"How?!"
Liang Kai’s eyes widened in disbelief before his form dissolved into nothingness.
[Yang Jian, congratulations on your victory!]
[Points +3]
[Total Points: 237]
…
In his personal space, Lin Qi shook his head. The opponent was skilled, but not enough to challenge him seriously.
"Anyone below the Second Stage won’t threaten me. Only those who’ve broken through can test my limits."
Liang Kai’s sword art remained stuck in the First Stage, leaving fatal flaws Lin Qi exploited with a single spear strike.
"Next match!" Lin Qi muttered, eager for another challenge.
…
Elsewhere, Liang Kai massaged his temples, frowning.
"How did he…? Did he spot my technique’s weakness instantly? Impossible!"
Shaking his head, he dismissed it as luck before exiting the Crimson Realm Arena.
"Rough day?" A broad-shouldered, square-jawed man beside him sipped bubble tea.
"Lost to a strong opponent. Whatever, tomorrow’s match against Tianhai No.2 will be a cakewalk", Liang Kai replied.
"Hmph! They’re the weakest among Tianhai’s key schools—total pushovers. Still, why am I ranked tenth? I’m stronger than you!"
Liang Kai chuckled, "But you suck at academics and Vital Energy stats. Martial skills only count for 30%."
"Watch me! I’ll beat your Midterm Evaluation score! I’m at least seventh-tier material!" The man crushed his empty cup and tossed it flawlessly into a trash bin.
…
October 31, 2045 — The last day of October dawned sunny.
In Tianhai No.2 High School’s martial arts hall, Lin Qi stood in a white uniform, Long Spear raised level with his shoulder.
A classic spearman’s principle: strike straight, guard square. Precision and stability meant survival—Qiu Jie’s defeat proved how deadly a single misstep could be.
"Swish! Swish!"
He executed a flawless sequence: the rear hand blocked, the front hand gripped, the spear never leaving his waist as he launched relentless thrusts.
The spear moved in perfect straight lines, finding its mark every time.
"I’ve mastered the first killing move. The second’s almost ready."
Switching from the Fundamental Spear Manual to the Mountain-Shattering Spear Method, he cycled through techniques—Leap Sky, Horizontal Guard, Swift Advance, Retreating Sweep—searching for their synergy.
His body moved automatically while his mind dissected every movement.
Suddenly, his eyes lit up. Channeling power into his limbs, he rooted his stance, waist sinking as energy peaked.
With a thunderous roar, the spear crashed downward like a mountain, shattering the air.
Mountain-Shattering Cleave!
"Boom!"
The strike slammed into a training pad, sending dust swirling.
[You’ve mastered the second killing move of Mountain-Shattering Spear Method! Spear Techniques +3%]
[Spear Techniques: 1st Stage 96%→99%]
…
Lin Qi lowered his spear, smiling.
"Perfect. Now at 99% mastery in the First Stage, the Second Stage is within reach. Time to refine this new move before tonight’s exchange match."
…
(End of Chapter)
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