Chapter 343: Advancing to the Finals
BOOM!!
In an instant, Lin Qi felt a searing heat in his chest. His whole body felt like it had been set ablaze, like a raging fire.
The force of his Little Divine Power erupted from deep within him, instantly surging to every corner of his body.
His Qi Blood surged violently, rumbling inside him like muffled thunder.
A golden light bloomed in his eyes. His muscles bulged all over his body, and veins popped out like coiled golden serpents.
The rapidly flowing blood gave his skin a faint, golden-red hue.
Golden patterns appeared on his skin, as if a Vajra Tiger was awakening within him.
Even his frame seemed to grow a little more imposing. His aura was magnificent, and the fatigue and soreness in his body rapidly faded away.
All that remained was an endless, explosive force welling up from within.
His physical attributes skyrocketed, and his combat strength increased dramatically.
WHOOSH—
Lin Qi and Victor activated their Little Divine Powers one after the other. An invisible gale swirled around both of them.
An even more majestic Power was released from their bodies.
BANG!
The gray concrete surface shattered once again, revealing the brown earth beneath.
CLANG!
Their weapons clashed again. They both used the force of the impact to retreat, their bodies covered in auras of gold and brown light respectively.
They created distance and, as if by silent agreement, began swinging their weapons, charging up to unleash their Killing Techniques.
Lin Qi felt the force within him. His muscles and bones vibrated as Power, wrapped in Source Energy, cascaded like a waterfall, converging in his arms and pouring into his long spear.
VMMMMM!
The moment he was ready, his body shot out like a bolt of black and gold lightning. BOOM! He kicked off the ground, leaving a deep footprint in the concrete.
He leaped high into the air, his body taut like a drawn bowstring. Every muscle moved in unison, functioning like a high-precision machine.
He raised his Black Great Spear high, bringing it down toward Victor’s head with the force of a thunderbolt.
Mountain Shaking Spear Technique’s Killing Technique—Mountain Collapse and Earth Split!
This was the first time he had used a Killing Technique in the Global Rookie Competition.
This was his full power.
"ROAR!"
At the same moment, Victor let out a furious roar like that of a colossal elephant.
He used his massive frame to his advantage, whirling his War Axe to create a small tornado storm around himself.
Then, like a surging wave or a charging elephant, he gripped the War Axe with both hands, releasing his strength and immense Power into it.
He suddenly swung upward at Lin Qi in the sky. The axe cleaved through the air with a whistling sound.
Like an ocean wave crashing against a reef, it unleashed a terrifying impact.
Shaking Mountain Axe Technique’s Killing Technique—Furious Wave Axe!
Every spectator’s gaze was fixed on the arena. The outcome of the match would likely be decided by this clash.
The great spear tore through the air and collided with the sharp axe blade.
As the Killing Techniques met, all their strength and Power were converted into the might of their moves.
BOOM!!
The moment of impact, the air exploded with a sound like an air cannon.
A circular shockwave formed with the two of them at the center, spreading outward as a violent gale ravaged the surroundings.
Smoke and dust rose as countless bits of rubble were sent flying in all directions.
"AGH!!"
Victor cried out in pain. His body shook violently, and he felt as if he had been struck by a giant hammer, causing him to sink halfway into the ground.
A terrifying force traveled up from his War Axe—it was an unstoppable power.
It was like a massive mountain had come crashing down on him.
Or like a high-speed train slamming into him at full force.
CRACK!
The force transferred into his body.
He heard the crisp sound of bones breaking. His muscles were torn apart by the force, and his organs were crushed and ruptured.
Blood trickled from his eyes, nose, ears, and mouth.
The ground around him had been smashed down by half a meter!
’So strong!’
Victor felt his body go numb. He couldn’t feel a single muscle.
At that same moment, Lin Qi landed on the ground and retracted his Black Great Spear.
SWISH—
In the next instant, he flipped the spear and thrust it forward in one fluid motion.
Reversing Spear!
The long spear pierced the air, shooting forward in a straight line like a bolt of lightning streaking across the sky!
PFFT—
Victor had already lost control of his body. Or rather, it was already too late.
He could only watch as a cold glint flashed and killing intent surged.
The sharp spearhead easily pierced his powerful chest, penetrating his Combat Suit, tough skin, strong muscles, and mighty heart.
It obliterated them all!
Blood spurted from the tip of the spear!
PFFT—
Lin Qi withdrew his spear again. The thick stench of blood filled the air.
"It’s over. I’ve won."
Lin Qi watched Victor calmly and simply announced his victory.
Victor was now about the same height as him, with most of his body sunk into the cratered earth.
"I... lost."
Victor had no choice but to accept this reality.
THUD!!
He collapsed heavily onto the ground, turning to nothingness and dissipating into the air.
Lin Qi glanced around. The area was a complete wreck. Dozens of meters of concrete road had been completely destroyed.
As for the surrounding cars, tanks, and armored vehicles, they had all been practically dismantled.
[Match 1: Lin Qi (Xia Country) Wins!]
"It’s over!"
"Ladies and gentlemen, let’s congratulate contestant Lin Qi from Xia Country!"
"He has successfully defeated Victor Christopher from the Bear Country!"
"He has set a new record, becoming the first Unawakened contestant to ever reach the finals!"
"Let’s give him a round of applause!!"
The moment the battle ended, Xu Wenji’s voice boomed across the arena.
On the giant Pyramid, the virtual figure representing Lin Qi ascended to the second tier. Above that was the very top of the Pyramid.
That was where the champion would stand. It was within arm’s reach, just one step away.
CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!!!
In the audience stands, after a few seconds of silence, a thunderous applause and wild cheers erupted.
"He won!"
"He won again and again!"
"Lin Qi is just too fierce! That final clash was like a mountain collapsing and the earth splitting! Victor was absurdly strong too."
"We’re all the same age, so why are they so strong?"
"But in the end, Lin Qi was stronger!"
"He’s my idol! Lin Qi is the one who truly looks like a champion!"
The section for Xia Country’s audience was a scene of wild celebration.
It was the same in the stands for the other countries.
Although their own contestants had all been eliminated, they were completely won over by Lin Qi’s immense strength.
He was too strong, sweeping through his opponents without a single defeat.
One more step, and he would be the final champion.
In contrast, the Bear Country’s section, with its hundred-thousand-plus spectators, was dead silent.
Only a few scattered claps could be heard.
Countless people wore expressions of dejection and disappointment. This loss was just too devastating.
Their strongest genius, Victor, had been stopped in the semi-finals, with no hope of taking the final championship.
Victor, teleported back to the stands, also fell silent.
He clenched his fists. In this clash with Lin Qi, he had been utterly defeated.
He was no match for Lin Qi at all!
He had been crushed head-on in terms of strength. Even activating his Little Divine Power had been useless.
He had originally thought he would be the strongest in this year’s Global Rookie Competition.
He never expected there would always be someone better, a higher mountain to climb—and a freak like Lin Qi.
"Victor, are you alright?" a tall, blonde woman next to him asked with concern.
Victor waved his hand and shook his head.
"A loss is a loss!"
"I accept my defeat completely. Lin Qi from Xia Country is incredibly skilled. I feel a fighting spirit I haven’t felt in a long time."
"I’m still too weak. I haven’t fully unleashed my potential."
"This battle has made me realize that I have even more potential."
"I need to work harder, become stronger, and catch up to Lin Qi!"
At this thought, Victor’s expression became resolute.
...
In the high-level viewing area, Alexander from the Bear Country said in shock after watching the fight:
"This Lin Qi from Xia Country has truly monstrous Talent."
"Victor had the advantage with his Power’s unique characteristics, which should have enhanced the might of his Techniques."
"I never thought he would still lose even after activating his Little Divine Power!"
The other leaders were also extremely shocked, because in their eyes, Victor was an invincible existence among the geniuses of his generation.
To think he actually lost... what the hell!
In the other leaders’ viewing boxes, the leaders from other countries were also expressing their amazement.
It was also the first time they had ever seen a genius like Lin Qi.
In the Xia Country leaders’ viewing box.
Dean Liu and Mu Hong glanced at each other, both breaking into smiles.
"Student Lin Qi has successfully advanced to the finals!"
"Now we just have to wait for Yu Zhuoran to do the same!"
"Then it will be an internal battle for our Xia Country, for our Azure Sky Martial Arts Academy."
"Either way, we come out way ahead," a man with a gentle temperament said with a smile.
"Exactly. Now we just wait for Yu Zhuoran!" the others laughed as well.
Everyone believed that Yu Zhuoran would not lose.
...
In the stands for Xia Country’s Azure Sky Sixth Institute.
"Brother Qi is awesome!!"
Jiangtao looked at the teleported-back Lin Qi, giving him a thumbs-up and a grin.
The others around them laughed as well.
Who would have thought he would actually make it to the finals?
Even someone as powerful as Victor from the Bear Country was still no match for their Dean, Brother Qi.
"Brother Qi has advanced to the finals now. Next, we just have to wait for the winner between Yu Zhuoran and Havier to advance."
"I hope Yu Zhuoran wins, so it becomes an internal battle for our Azure Sky Martial Arts Academy."
"No matter who wins or loses then, it’ll be easier to swallow," someone said.
The others nodded after hearing this. Most of them felt the same way.
...
"Next, let’s begin the second semi-final match! Our two contestants are contestant Yu Zhuoran from Xia Country!"
"And contestant Havier Wright from the White Eagle Federation!"
"These two contestants will compete for the last spot in the finals."
"Who will secure this final spot? Let’s wait and see...!"
After Xu Wenji finished speaking, Yu Zhuoran stood up from his seat in the audience and said:
"Lin Qi has already made it to the finals. I can’t fall behind!"
"The championship will ultimately belong to our Xia Country!"
"You can do it!"
Wan Ming, Pei Jiu, Xia Lian, and the others all cheered for Yu Zhuoran.
Yu Zhuoran nodded, and was lifted into the air by a crimson pillar of light, descending onto the arena in a perfect arc.
BOOM!!
The pillars of light descended into the ruins, and two figures emerged from them.
The blonde-haired Havier, dressed in a white Combat Suit, held a silver long spear in one hand, his presence dazzling.
"Let’s get our battle started as soon as possible!"
A silver light shone in Yu Zhuoran’s eyes, his expression full of confidence.
He had absolute confidence in his own strength.
From the very beginning of the Global Rookie Competition, he had believed he would be the one to take the championship.
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