Chapter 264: Suppressing Huo Wanyang Again
"Huo Wanyang is here!"
The surrounding students all looked curious when they saw the burly Huo Wanyang.
"A month ago, there were rumors that Huo Wanyang Awakened a Special Ability. The news was confirmed to be true—Huo Wanyang really did Awaken," someone said.
"Huo Wanyang was the runner-up in the college entrance exam and a top-five contestant in the national freshman competition. He was only a step below Lin Qi."
"Once he Awakened, his physical Talent and Comprehension would undergo a transformation, turning him directly into an SS-level genius."
"He spent a month in closed-door Cultivation. His Martial Arts strength must have improved by leaps and bounds. He might even surpass Lin Qi and become the number one freshman again."
Some students from the Azure Sky First Institute couldn’t help but get excited.
After Awakening, Huo Wanyang chose not to enter the Tenth Academy, but to remain in the First Institute.
Although his scores would be multiplied by a certain coefficient, it was enough for their Azure Sky First Institute to rise again.
"Lin Qi is here too!" someone in the crowd shouted.
Everyone looked over into the distance. A tall, stern-faced young man stood out from the crowd, exuding a domineering aura.
After logging on, Lin Qi also saw Huo Wanyang in the crowd.
’What a coincidence. He logged on too.’ Today was the last day of 2046, and the system would update the trial rankings tonight.
He had one last hour left, and he intended to use it to become the first person to pass the 4th Floor and claim the prize money.
’Perfect timing. I can see just how much he’s improved this past month,’ Lin Qi thought to himself.
"Brother Qi, put Huo Wanyang back in his place!" Jiangtao said, pumping his fist.
Lin Qi nodded. After exchanging a glance with Huo Wanyang, he stepped into the Disaster Beast Trial Tower under everyone’s watchful eyes.
This silent competition also prompted more people to log on.
They all wanted to see whether Lin Qi would remain dominant or if Huo Wanyang would make a comeback.
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Dark clouds gathered, and the sky was gloomy.
Amidst the crumbling walls and rubble, countless buildings had been reduced to ruins. Rebar jutted out, and neon signs threw off showers of sparks.
The air was thick with the smell of gunpowder and blood.
[Student Lin Qi, welcome to the Trial’s 4th Floor!]
[Trial Mission: You must kill 200 Calamity Beasts within 60 minutes. This includes 150 Level 1 Iron Spike Wild Boars and 50 Unihorned Black Pigs...]
[Countdown: 30 seconds!]
Lin Qi, dressed in a black Combat Suit and holding a Black Great Spear in one hand, had his Qi and Blood Value reduced to 9.99.
He stretched his joints, jumped in place, and unleashed a burst of his strength.
’Even though my Qi and Blood Value is still 9.99, my Perception tells me my strength and speed have both increased. This must be the transformation from my Talent strengthening my foundation.’
Lin Qi clenched his fists. With even a slight improvement in his physical condition, his efficiency at killing Calamity Beasts would be much higher.
[The trial has officially begun!]
BOOM!!
The concrete road beneath his feet trembled. Lin Qi glanced around. From all four directions—front, back, left, and right—waves of 50 Iron Spike Wild Boars and Unihorned Black Pigs each were charging toward him.
"HRRGH! HRRGH!"
Amidst the roars, the gray tsunami officially began its charge.
Their thick iron hooves stomped violently on the ground, kicking up clouds of dust, like armored vehicles speeding along.
A bloodthirsty light gleamed in their eyes, eager to devour the human before them alive.
WHOOSH~
Lin Qi’s expression was calm. He brandished the Black Great Spear in his hand, his figure flashing as he pushed off with his leg muscles and charged forward. In an instant, he transformed into a black bolt of Lightning, his Black Great Spear piercing the air as he plunged into the gray tsunami ahead.
In a moment, the 200 Calamity Beasts converged at the crossroads, completely sealing off Lin Qi’s room to maneuver.
"HRRGH! HRRGH!"
A foul, stinking wind rushed toward him. The Iron Spike Wild Boars’ tusks, shaped like Curved Sabers, gleamed with a cold light.
But Lin Qi’s expression didn’t change at all. In his eyes, his opponents’ movements slowed down.
He Perceived three Iron Spike Wild Boars attacking him simultaneously, and an idea instantly formed in his mind.
He swung his black Great Spear in a wide arc, his arm muscles under his perfect control.
PFFT~
The sharp spearhead glinted coldly. With precise control, it traced the fine lines on the Iron Spike Wild Boar’s neck, and a burst of Power shot out like a sharp arrow.
BANG!
The Power detonated, mincing the surrounding flesh and organs as if with a sharp blade. Blood sprayed wildly.
Lin Qi had killed an Iron Spike Wild Boar with the most efficient method, wasting not a single ounce of strength.
PFFT~ PFFT~
The spearhead drew a graceful arc through the air, successively slicing through the necks of two more Iron Spike Wild Boars.
Blood splattered everywhere!
THUD! THUD!!
Two massive figures crashed heavily onto the ground, kicking up dust.
PFFT~ PFFT~
Lin Qi didn’t stop. He completely transformed into a black bolt of Lightning, facing the Iron Spike Wild Boars’ all-encompassing, no-blind-spot siege.
He activated "Thunder Shadow Instant Kill Step".
This Body Technique Secret Manual brought his footwork to another level. As if surrounded by countless bolts of lightning, he could always find the one and only opening.
With minute sways of his body, he completely dodged the curved-saber tusks and sharp claws.
"HRRGH! HRRGH!"
The more agile Unihorned Black Pigs revealed cruel glints in their eyes.
One slammed its claws into the ground and suddenly launched a sneak attack from a corner, leaping into the air like a black phantom.
PFFT~
But what greeted it was a flash of cold light. The spearhead sliced across its neck, and Mountain Shaking Power erupted, instantly shattering its throat and causing it to bleed from all seven orifices.
Lin Qi nodded. Mountain Shaking Power was much stronger than Mountain-Splitting Power. Not only was it more powerful, but it also consumed less Power.
He could use it freely, killing an Iron Spike Wild Boar with a simple point and thrust of his spear.
...
Meanwhile, in another part of the ruins.
"HRRGH! HRRGH!"
A horde of gray Iron Spike Wild Boars was frantically besieging a red figure.
They let out low roars, but the only sounds were that of a weapon piercing flesh.
PFFT~ PFFT~
The burly Huo Wanyang had activated all the strength in his body. Wielding a Red Halberd, he swung it wildly with grand, sweeping motions.
At the same time, crimson patterns appeared on the surface of his skin. His face was flushed, and crimson Power emerged to envelop his Red Halberd.
The halberd’s blade, in particular, radiated an astonishing heat.
A single swing of the blade kicked up a scorching gale of Power!
"Red Lotus Halberd Technique"—Gale Chaotic Dance!
PFFT~
A Unihorned Black Pig, its throat slashed by the sharp blade, was instantly sent flying. Its neck was charred black and gave off a burnt smell.
BANG!
Not a single Iron Spike Wild Boar could withstand a single strike from his halberd. With grand, sweeping motions, he swung it madly, and Calamity Beasts died one after another.
’The first person to pass the Trial’s 4th Floor will definitely be me.’
Huo Wanyang went on a rampage, unstoppable. Right now, he felt he was just too strong.
Even with the same Qi and Blood Value of 9.99, his physical condition had skyrocketed. His Red Lotus Power, with its Red Flame Attribute, allowed him to deal explosive damage with every swing of his halberd.
His combat power had soared!
Killing Iron Spike Wild Boars and Unihorned Black Pigs was as easy as reaping wheat!
...
Outside the Disaster Beast Trial Tower
More and more people logged on, their eyes glued to the individual trial rankings of the Azure Sky First Institute and the Sixth Institute.
For the First and Sixth Institutes in particular, over eighty percent of the students were online.
"Who do you guys think will be the first to pass the trial, Dean Huo Wanyang or Dean Lin Qi?" someone asked, bored.
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