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Chapter 523: Overlord Ba's Might
Chapter 523: Overlord Ba's Might (Please Vote Monthly!)
"Whoosh~"
The edge of the Spatial Gate undulated like waves, swelling from a small circle to a colossal ring reaching over a hundred meters wide.
Beyond the gate stretched an endless forest, its otherworldly aura spilling through the rift alongside torrents of Primordial Energy.
"Roar~"
"Raaaah~"
"Moo~"
With thunderous cries, countless Disaster Beasts surged forth in a relentless tide, bursting from the Spatial Gate like a dam bursting its banks, a tsunami of monstrous forms cascading out to devour the Black Dragon Base.
"Boom!!"
The earth trembled as a mountainous figure clawed its way into the world, its colossal body radiating white-gold light.
Lin Qi froze at the sight. This Level 9 Disaster Beast—the Platinum Malevolence Tiger—was intimately familiar. It had been his Mid-Tier Primordial Energy Martial Art's training target.
Now a living specimen stood before him, unleashing a sky-splitting roar that bathed its surroundings in golden malevolence. Over a hundred meters long, it fixed its tiger eyes on the Black Dragon Base and launched itself forward like a beast leaping through fire rings.
Another titanic shadow followed—a black-winged golden eagle with a wingspan exceeding a hundred meters. Its arrival darkened the heavens, whipping up gales as it screeched into battle.
The Black-Gold Storm Eagle—another Level 9 terror.
"Crash!!"
"Boom!!"
A third colossus erupted from the gate—a white-furred ape pounding its chest in primal fury.
The Mountain-Mover Ape, Level 9.
Three Level 9 Beasts emerged in succession, followed only by lower-tier monstrosities.
Mountain and River King, clad in silver battle suit wreathed in brown Steel Qi, exhaled in relief while spinning his long spear. "No Level 10s this time."
Beside him, Overlord Ba in violet armor spoke calmly, "Then let's end this quickly. The Tiger's mine."
"Crackle!"
"Boom!"
His words hung for a heartbeat before he struck. Silver Long Spear flashed, conjuring a hundred-meter lightning spear that lanced forward.
The thunderous strike struck true, detonating against the Platinum Malevolence Tiger. The beast flew backward, blood spraying as it crushed dozens of lesser beasts beneath its bulk.
Overlord Ba became a silver lightning bolt streaking across the sky, pursuing his wounded prey.
Mountain and River King and five other Nine Realms Martial Artists moved in unison.
"Whoosh!"
Like multicolored meteors, they descended.
"Beasts—die!" Mountain and River King roared, engaging the Storm Eagle. His Steel Qi-wrapped spear erupted in hundreds of radiance spears, a storm of death.
"Boom!!"
"Screee!!"
The eagle shrieked as blood rained down. Dao Huang clashed with the Mountain-Mover Ape while others hunted Level 8s.
"Attention all units!"
"Open fire!"
Black Dragon Base's command boomed. Fighter aircraft strafed overhead, laser cannons carving crimson death through the horde.
Lin Qi watched Overlord Ba's battle, awestruck. This was true combat power—spears piercing the sky, annihilating even Level 9s with terrifying ease.
Beside him, Senior Disciple Liang Tai murmured, "Junior, Overlord Ba and Mountain and River King rank among the Nine Realms' top five."
"Level 9s pose little challenge to them", Xiao Yu added. "Before, killing one took hours. Now they finish in minutes."
A sudden shout snapped them back—"Attack!!!"
Pei Hongfeng bellowed, black battle suit gleaming as he charged with his saber raised.
"Kill!!"
Hundreds of thousands of martial artists roared, storming the beast tide.
"Team, I'm moving solo now", Lin Qi told Cleft Rock Squad. "Stay safe."
Liang Tai laughed, "Worry not, junior!"
Lin Qi nodded, springing forward with a burst of golden Steel Qi radiance.
The battlefield unfolded in perfect order—Eighth Stage leads, Seventh Realm following, then squads, then Imperial troops. Steel Qi blazed in all elements: Crimson Flame, Flowing Water, Rapid Wind, Lightning.
Lin Qi's spear radiance pierced Ironblood Scaled Boars and Bronze Wild Oxen. Merit Points ticked upward with each kill.
Dean Liu in blue battle suit joined him, three flying blades cutting death. "Stay close, Lin Qi!"
Mu Hong in black armor approached from the other side.
They moved like storms, killing as they ran. Lower beasts were left for the squads behind them, their true prey—Grade 7s.
At the front line, Spatial Gate visible a kilometer ahead, Pei Hongfeng met a golden ape's charge.
"Die!" His saber cleaved the beast as Ironclad Rhinoceroses and Steel Tigers surged forth.
8th Stage Martial Artists were tasked with confronting Level 8 Disaster Beasts!
Seventh Realm Martial Artists were responsible for hunting Level 7 Disaster Beasts!
Teacher Mu Hong had already found his opponent—a Golden Vajra Tiger radiating terrifying aura.
Dean Liu faced off against an Ironclad Rhinoceros, a Level 7 Disaster Beast!
"Awooo~"
Lin Qi’s brows furrowed instantly as he felt a cruel gaze lock onto him.
Their eyes met—a massive wolf with thick limbs and unnaturally large claws. Its fur was earth-yellow, its back armored with rocky, hardened protrusions, exuding a heavy, oppressive aura.
A Level 7 Disaster Beast—the Earth-Splitting Wolf!
Compared to other Level 7 wolf-type Disaster Beasts, this one was even more colossal.
"Awooo~"
"Boom!"
The Earth-Splitting Wolf immediately targeted Lin Qi, slamming its paw into the ground. The earth quaked, leaving a massive claw imprint.
Its over-20-meter frame lunged forward, carrying a foul, fetid wind. It opened its bloodied jaws, blotting out the sky, radiating endless ferocity.
An ordinary Sixth Realm Martial Artist would tremble under the pressure of a Level 7 Disaster Beast.
But Lin Qi was different. To him, the Earth-Splitting Wolf was no more threatening than a Siberian Husky charging head-on.
He swung his long spear, his body erupting with Golden Radiance. Golden Emperor Steel Qi condensed, its sharp edge flaring as ten three-meter-long golden spear beams materialized.
"Shshshsh!!"
The airborne Earth-Splitting Wolf swiped its claws, intercepting the attack.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!!"
Several spear beams exploded mid-air, their residual force slamming into the wolf’s body. The impact sent it crashing heavily to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
Suddenly, Lin Qi sensed danger. Without hesitation, he leapt high.
"Awooo~"
"Boom!"
A pair of massive claws smashed where he’d stood, fracturing the earth and scattering soil.
Lin Qi’s eyes sharpened—two Earth-Splitting Wolves now encircled him.
He condensed golden spear beams in the air, firing them straight ahead. As his opponent lunged, his expression grew grave.
One-on-one, a Seventh Realm Martial Artist could solo a Level 7 Disaster Beast. At the same stage, Martial Artists were inherently superior to Disaster Beasts.
But against two, survival became a struggle. Three would mean fearing death itself, requiring aid from allies.
On the battlefield, nearly every High Realm Martial Artist faced such odds. Level 7 Disaster Beasts outnumbered elite Martial Artists several times over.
In a single campaign, Seventh Realm Martial Artists often fought waves of Level 7 Disaster Beasts. The strongest could eliminate them consecutively, while the weaker ones barely defended, relying on reinforcements to occasionally land a kill.
As golden spear beams struck the Earth-Splitting Wolf, Lin Qi soared mid-air. The other wolf leapt to intercept him.
No dodging now.
He stopped evading, condensing Golden Emperor Steel Qi over his body. Spear beams surged as he thrust his weapon forward.
"Boom!"
Claws and spear clashed mid-air. Lin Qi felt a monstrous force surge through him.
Level 7 Disaster Beasts were simply too massive, their strength surpassing his.
"Boom!"
Lin Qi was sent flying, crashing into the ground with a craterous impact, soil scattering like shrapnel.
"Cough! Cough!" Blood roared in his ears, Vital Energy churning from the impact. But his top-tier defenses kept injuries minimal.
The spear’s piercing strike, however, had torn through the Earth-Splitting Wolf’s abdomen, exploding internally. Blood gushed as the beast collapsed mid-air.
Dean Liu, locked in a three-way battle with Level 7 Disaster Beasts, stole a glance at Lin Qi. Seeing him unharmed, he refocused on his fight.
Hundreds of meters away, Mu Hong in his black armor clashed with the Golden Vajra Tiger. Having recently ascended to the Eighth Stage, he struggled against the Level 8 beast.
He’d hoped to assist Lin Qi, but now he regretted his own predicament. The Golden Vajra Tiger was one of the toughest Level 8 beasts—his luck had been rotten today.
"Awooo~"
The Earth-Splitting Wolf lunged again, denying Lin Qi respite.
"Hmph!"
Lin Qi swung his long spear, eyes blazing with excitement. His heart pounded, blood surging with power.
This was completely different from last time.
Two Earth-Splitting Wolves blocked the sunlight, their oppressive presence overwhelming. Yet Lin Qi felt exhilarated—this was the pressure he craved.
At school, there’d been no real challenge. Sustaining this intensity for three months would push his growth exponentially.
Golden Radiance flared in his eyes, sharpening his vision. His Spiritual Power extended, scanning the battlefield.
Dean Liu’s situation looked dire—three Level 7 beasts cornered him. Lin Qi needed to finish off these two wolves and assist his teacher.
Swinging his Blackgold Long Spear, spear beams condensed. Six Annihilating Lances technique—
"Shshsh!!"
His body became lightning, darting between the two wolves. To his eyes, their movements slowed.
Like a slippery eel, he slipped through their simultaneous charge. His spear vibrated like a machine gun, half-meter-long beams firing like bullets.
All struck the same Earth-Splitting Wolf’s neck.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!!"
The beams pierced its skin, tearing muscle, blood gushing.
"Boom!"
As he landed, Lin Qi erupted. Grand Scenic Aesthetic surged into his spear tip.
He became one with the weapon, a blur through the air.
River and Mountain Spear Techniques—Flowing Water Pierce!
"Awooo~"
The spear pierced the wolf’s neck. Blood erupted like a geyser, its muscles and neck shredded. Its limbs twitched violently before going still.
"Awooo~"
The remaining wolf roared, jaws wide.
In an instant, a golden spear beam fired. The wolf’s mouth snapped shut, the beam piercing its soft throat.
"Boom!"
Lin Qi slashed through the blood-smeared air like lightning, his spear plunging into the wolf’s windpipe.
Boiling blood erupted like a waterfall as Lin Qi calmly withdrew his weapon. Two kills—his strength displayed in full.
Merit Points +5,000
Merit Points +5,000
10,000 Merit Points acquired.
Lin Qi felt his body burning with exhilaration, the thrill of battle leaving him craving more.
"At the Seventh Realm, I’m already formidable. Against Disaster Beasts, my Combat Power surges further—two Earth-Splitting Wolves were nothing."
Facing Level 7 Disaster Beasts required superior speed and strength to maximize offensive efficiency. Directly matching their raw power was futile.
Instead, he relied on his weapon’s sharpness, precision strikes to pierce their tough hides. Letting their blood drain was the surest kill.
Lin Qi surveyed the battlefield. The duel with two Earth-Splitting Wolves had consumed five minutes.
His gaze shifted to Dean Liu, who controlled three flying daggers against three Level 7 beasts: the Adamantbone Colossus Tiger, Mighty Ape, and Ironclad Rhinoceros.
"Clang!"
The tiger’s steel claws deflected a dagger, sparks flying. The blade’s surface bore visible scratches, visible to Lin Qi’s sharp eyes.
These Level 7 beasts were no pushovers. Dean Liu’s face glistened with sweat, his expression tense. Three beasts overwhelmed him—three daggers weren’t enough.
"Dean Liu, I’ll assist!"
Lin Qi’s voice rang out as his black-gold battle armor streaked across the sky like lightning.
Golden spear beams pierced the Mighty Ape’s body. Nearby, the two Earth-Splitting Wolves lay still, blood pooling.
Dean Liu blinked in shock—had Lin Qi killed two Earth-Splitting Wolves that quickly? The speed was absurd!
"Roar~"
The Mighty Ape collapsed, easing Dean Liu’s pressure. He refocused on the Ironclad Rhinoceros and Adamantbone Colossus Tiger, exhaling in relief.
Yet embarrassment crept in—his student rescuing him? And he was a Seventh Realm Peak! He needed to prove his strength.
Mobilizing his Spiritual Power, he aimed to strike down the Adamantbone Colossus Tiger first.
"Shshsh!!"
Dean Liu’s daggers zipped toward the beast.
(End of Chapter)
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