Chapter 342: Crushing with Pure Strength
BUZZZ!!
Victor’s arm went numb. The force rampaged through his body, and the ferocious piercing power was absorbed by his hard, Refined bones.
But he could still feel a dull ache in his bones; even they had a limit to what they could endure.
’So strong!’
The resolute-faced Victor sighed inwardly. None of his previous opponents had ever hit him with such a tyrannical impact.
Every time he brought his War Axe down in a heavy slash, his opponent’s muscles and bones would collapse, unable to bear the force.
But this time, his opponent, Lin Qi, not only withstood the immense force, but the terrifying power sent intense pain through him.
THUD! THUD!
In the first exchange, the tyrannical impact forced both of them to retreat uncontrollably.
Lin Qi retreated three steps to disperse the force. Victor also retreated three steps.
The first clash between the two was an even match.
Lin Qi also noted inwardly, ’This Victor’s strength is far greater than Levin Madison’s.’
’He must have a Fist Power of at least 9,000 kilograms, which is very close to my own.’
"Again!!"
Victor roared, swinging his War Axe again to transition into his next technique, bringing it down swiftly from the side.
It was faster and more powerful than before.
*Shaking Mountain Axe Technique*—Powerful Splitting of Huashan Technique!
Seeing this, Lin Qi also thrust out with the Black Great Spear in his hands. The spear’s shaft moved like a nimble black Flood Dragon, instantly piercing the surrounding air.
The spear tip met the War Axe, and the point collided with the Axe Blade once more.
As the weapons clashed, a tremendous sound, like the ringing of a great bell, echoed out amidst a shower of sparks.
The two once again unleashed terrifying power, engaging in an exchange of unbelievably ferocious blows.
They met head-on, pushing their strength to the absolute limit.
Their Qi Blood surged. Their hearts pounded powerfully. Their muscles, great tendons, and special, Refined bones vibrated as they gathered a continuous stream of Power.
They threw their entire beings into the clash of strength.
Their battle was accompanied by booming sounds and intense air currents, and the concrete ground beneath their feet continuously shattered.
The vibrations from their power even sent fragments of it flying.
They were like ancient great generals dueling before an army, unleashing their ferocious power.
As they moved, the abandoned vehicles around them were instantly blasted to pieces.
BANG! BANG!!
A tank was smashed flat. An armored car was thrown like a weapon, only to be blasted apart by a heavy strike from Lin Qi’s spear, its steel scraps scattering across the ground...
The spectators in the stands watched the battle in the arena, their blood boiling with excitement.
"This is truly a battle of titans!"
"Their strength is insane! They’re like humanoid Calamity Beasts! Their destructive power is off the charts!"
"The ground around them can’t even withstand their attacks!"
"Even with his elephant-like strength, Victor is only evenly matched with Lin Qi."
"Lin Qi is two sizes smaller than Victor, yet he possesses such terrifying strength. What in the world is his body forged from?"
...
In the upper-level spectator stands.
The leaders of the Bear Country were all burly, powerfully built men, each exuding a formidable aura.
They were like a pack of humanoid beasts.
The middle-aged man with the strongest aura among them had a thick beard and several scars across his face.
He was an Eighth Realm Top Martial Artist from the Bear Country. Victor was also a student at his school and the one he held in the highest regard.
He was over 2.4 meters tall and watched the battle in the arena with his arms crossed.
"I never expected Lin Qi from Xia Country to be able to contend with Victor."
"Victor is a rare SS-level genius from our Bear Country, born with elephant-like strength."
"He weighed over fifteen pounds at birth and was innately blessed with a superior physique and bone structure. He’s a genius for martial arts!"
"At age three, he could fight a ten-year-old. By twelve, he had grown to two meters tall and possessed immense strength."
"He has always been the strongest among his peers. He even Awakened a Special Ability at seventeen, which took his physique to an even higher level."
"He’s even mastered a Little Divine Power! It’s not impossible that he has a future as an SSS-level genius!"
"I originally thought the championship would be his for the taking, but then top-tier SS-level geniuses like Yu Zhuoran and Havier appeared."
"And now there’s this monster, Lin Qi, whose strength is no less than Victor’s!"
A stunningly curvaceous, nearly two-meter-tall blonde woman beside him also spoke up:
"Alexander, Victor will win. We have to have faith in him!"
"The most exciting part is just about to begin!"
Alexander nodded and continued to watch the fight.
...
On the other side, in the Xia Country’s stands, a group of leaders were also remarking with awe:
"What astonishing power. This is a duel between pinnacles of strength."
"Lin Qi’s Talent is just incredible. If only he could Awaken!" someone lamented.
"Next, both contestants should be using their Little Divine Powers!"
"The rest of the fight will be even more spectacular!" Wu Yueze added.
Dean Liu and Mu Hong remained silent, watching the battle intently.
Mu Hong in particular, as Lin Qi’s teacher, understood him better than anyone else.
’Lin Qi’s Spear Technique is being underestimated.’
’The fact that he’s relying solely on strength right now shows he’s confident he can win.’
’After all, Lin Qi’s true trump card is his Spear Technique—his supreme Combat Talent that allows him to find a glimmer of hope in a Desperate Realm.’
...
「In the ruined arena.」
BAM!!
The Big Gun and the War Axe collided once again, Power erupting from both Lin Qi and Victor.
BUZZZ!!
The Big Gun and the Axe Blade hummed loudly from the impact of their Power.
Victor gritted his teeth, sweat beading on his forehead. His entire body ached; the continuous collisions had taken a considerable toll on him.
He could feel his opponent unleashing waves of Power like a surging tide.
He didn’t know how Lin Qi was faring, but he knew that if the fight continued like this, it would be difficult for him to win.
’I’ll end this with my Little Divine Power!’
As a Martial Artist, his thoughts were swift and exceptionally decisive.
He instantly decided to activate his Little Divine Power!
BOOM!!
In an instant, a stunning light shone from his eyes, and a terrifying aura erupted from his body.
GROOOWL~
It was as if a giant elephant were roaring at the heavens. Brown patterns emerged on his neck as he felt the power deep within his body explode outward.
A continuous stream of power surged forth, and he felt completely suffused with strength.
Across from him, Lin Qi watched the glowing Victor and knew he had activated his Little Divine Power.
Information about Victor surfaced in his mind.
’Victor’s Basic Source Energy Technique is the *Earth Elephant Evolution Technique*.’
’His Little Divine Power is called [Earth and Mountain Transformation].’
’His Little Divine Power can also greatly enhance a Cultivator’s physical attributes.’
’But its greatest enhancement is to one’s unparalleled strength.’
’With his current physical condition, using [Earth and Mountain Transformation]...’
’...his strength will exceed 10,000 kilograms, maybe even more!’
’This is strength that surpasses the Fifth Realm. An ordinary contestant wouldn’t be able to withstand it at all.’
’If I keep fighting him like this, I’ll most likely lose.’
Thinking this, he knew it was time to activate his own Little Divine Power, [Vajra Transformation].
’This battle has gone on long enough. It’s about time to end it!’
’I’ll use my Little Divine Power to finish this!’
BOOM!
At Lin Qi’s thought, his body instantly ignited!
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