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Chapter 88: Defeating Li Zhou, Promotion to Moon Rank!
Chapter 88: Defeating Li Zhou, Promotion to Moon Rank! (Requesting first subscriptions, monthly votes!)
"Boom!!"
A thunderous roar shattered the silent arena as two crimson light pillars abruptly erupted.
Two shadowy figures materialized within them.
[Nickname: Axe Bear]
[Nickname: Yang Jian]
Upon seeing each other's nicknames, both figures froze momentarily.
Li Zhou, clad in black-and-red combat gear wielding a gleaming battle-axe, stood towering over two meters tall—nearly two meters ten. His hulking frame radiated oppressive power, like a starved grizzly bear. He grinned at Lin Qi across the field, the masked warrior gripping a Black Long Spear.
"Bro, seems like we're destined to meet again. Looks like we've been matched up once more."
"But this time's my promotion match. Sorry, but you're going down again."
Under his mask, Lin Qi's expression twisted with amusement.
Never expected to face Li Zhou again.
Lately, he'd been matched against classmates—famous ones like Zhu Yuqi, Qi Yuelin, Yu Jing. Just needed Jiang Tao and the top-ranked Li Zhou to complete the set.
True to Li Zhou's words, two months ago he'd been utterly crushed in their previous match. A few axe swings from that monster had left him humiliated.
Matching now in this promotion match? Pure fate.
Lin Qi's eyes gleamed with sharp determination.
This time, the outcome would change.
Everything happened for a reason—to defeat Li Zhou and ascend.
[Promotion Match preparation beginning!]
[3, 2, 1...]
[Promotion Match officially started!]
The arena's emotionless AI voice announced.
"Boom!!"
"Roar~"
Li Zhou bellowed, charging forward like a rampaging bear, axe carving wild gales. The weapon blazed with thousand-fold force, cleaving downward in a tempestuous arc.
《Tempest Axe Art》—Overhead Cleaver!
"Swoosh~"
Simultaneously, Lin Qi sprang into motion like a hunting cheetah. His spear flashed with bladed flowers, power surging through his spine into the weapon. A sweeping thrust met the onslaught head-on.
The two forces clashed with earth-shaking force.
"Crash!!"
Axe and spear collided midair, explosive winds howling as shockwaves rippled outward.
Li Zhou's face contorted mid-impact. A monstrous force surged through his weapon, numbing his arms as he staggered backward several paces.
Across from him, Lin Qi too slid back, halting his retreat to reload momentum. He shook his aching arms, then lunged forward again, spear stabbing.
Li Zhou's brow furrowed. Last time, Yang Jian had been completely dominated in direct combat. How could this opponent now match him blow-for-blow?
Makes sense as a promotion match rival—truly formidable.
"Interesting!"
"Feels great to crush someone this strong!"
Grinning fiercely, Li Zhou roared, his aura intensifying. He charged again, axe whistling like crashing waves against rocky shores. The blade tore through air with shrieking ferocity, whipping up swirling tempests.
Lin Qi parried with the Black Long Spear, unleashing《Mountain-Shattering Spear Method》. Power erupted from his spine into the weapon.
Collapse Thrust!
"Clang~clang~"
Both warriors traded brutal, unrelenting blows—axe versus spear in titanic clashes.
"Boom! Boom!"
Air exploded with concussive force, winds howled, and sparks flew as they exchanged relentless strikes.
Li Zhou's heart pounded harder with each impact. Vibrations numbed his arms, swelling them with dull pain. Facing Lin Qi's relentless offense, he began faltering.
"What the hell? Yang Jian's strength now surpasses mine?!"
Doubt clouded his mind. He'd dominated their previous fight. Now, facing someone barely 1.9 meters tall—physically smaller—overpowering him felt impossible.
"Crash!!"
Another collision sent both flying backward.
"Clomp! Clomp!"
Li Zhou steadied himself, inhaling sharply. If direct force failed...
Time to end this with Third Killing Move.
Planting his feet, he channeled power from legs to arms, swinging his axe in a stormfront of force.
"Whoosh~"
Third Killing Move—Tempest Cutoff!
A devastating strike combining his full might and aura, sweeping like an unbeatable tide.
Lin Qi countered by shifting spear techniques.
"It ends now!"
His aura transformed—raw power condensed into explosive speed. Legs pistoned into the ground, force erupting upward through his spine as he became a lightning bolt, a phantom blur.
Muscles strained like volcanic eruptions, veins bursting across his arms. Maximum speed!
The Black Long Spear vanished—a precise, linear strike so fast it left only shimmering afterimages, like a dragon's breath.
《Dripping Water Spear Art》Third Annihilation Move—Phantom Flash!
"Whoosh~"
"Shhhk~"
A blinding flash—faster than thought.
Li Zhou saw only light before icy death surrounded him.
Faster! His mind screamed. Veins bulged like steel cables, vital energy surging for speed.
A black line blurred past—cold murder descended.
Before his axe could strike, the spear pierced like a dragon, tip already at his chest.
"Puh~"
Steel through flesh. Blood sprayed in a crimson arc.
"This...《Dripping Water Spear Art》?"
Agony exploded through his chest, disbelief etched on his face.
He watched Yang Jian's form dissolve into nothingness.
...
Personal space materialized.
Li Zhou clutched his chest, frowning.
Memories replayed—Third Killing Move—Phantom Flash!
He recognized it from past encounters, though Yang Jian had been weaker before.
Now, Yang Jian surpassed him in strength and mastered two spear arts to perfection. That Third Killing Move? Unstoppable.
"Absolutely outclassed."
After moments of bitter realization, he sighed. New questions surfaced—Who exactly was Yang Jian?
A face flashed in his mind—cold, sharp features. Could it be...?
He shook his head, dismissing the thought.
Focus shifted.
"Gotta keep matching. Can't delay my Moon Rank promotion."
Selecting rematch, he vanished.
...
Lin Qi watched Li Zhou fade.
His surroundings shifted back to personal space.
He exhaled, gripping the Black Long Spear.
"Didn't expect Phantom Flash to be this devastating in battle."
Recently perfected, this first practical application in combat proved its difference from Rockburst Drill—distinct killing styles.
Grinning at his Status Panel, he relished the victory.
Li Zhou—the invincible Second High School legend who ruled the top spot for two and a half years. The same peerless titan who'd crushed Yu Jing.
Now fallen to him.
Lin Qi—rightfully the strongest in Tianhai No.2 High School!
(End of Chapter)
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