Chapter 300: Overwhelming Combat Talent

Chapter 300: Chapter 300: Overwhelming Combat Talent

Whether using Polearm, Spear Splitting, Beng Gun, or Thrusting Spear...

Every strike was infused with his full power the moment it was unleashed.

BANG! BANG! BANG!

The two clashed head-on for several moves in an extremely brief exchange. Their majestic Mountain Shaking Powers crashed against each other like waterfalls.

Lin Qi gritted his teeth against the discomfort, his brow furrowed. He could feel that his Mountain Shaking Power was completely unable to withstand his opponent’s special Power.

His own Power was like a strong, unarmed man, while his opponent’s was like an ordinary man wielding a sharp weapon.

His physical attributes were superior to Xiang Long’s, but his opponent’s Power, thanks to some kind of enhancement, had actually surpassed his own.

He found himself at a disadvantage, the pain in his arms growing more intense.

Fortunately, he had Steel Bones and Iron Flesh, allowing him to withstand the damage Xiang Long was dealing.

An ordinary person facing such attacks would likely have already lost their grip on their weapon.

’If this keeps up, if we keep clashing head-on, my body might break down. I could actually lose.’

’So I have to find an opening and kill him in one move!’

Across from him, Xiang Long’s expression had also turned ugly. He had always been extremely confident in his physical Talent.

In terms of strength and speed, he wouldn’t even back down from an SS-level genius like Yu Zhuoran!

But...

Today, right now, in a direct, forceful collision with Lin Qi, he had actually lost the contest of strength!

He was completely overpowered in terms of raw strength. If his special Power hadn’t been making up the difference, he would have already lost!

CLANG!

Their two Big Guns collided once again, forming an "X" and sending sparks flying!

The sharp tips of their weapons were less than two centimeters from their respective necks.

With their level of skill, they could have slit each other’s throats in an instant!

And so, they both put forth their strength at the same time. The muscles in their arms swelled, veins popping on their skin. Power surged from their straining bodies, clashing in violent waves.

"Xiang Long, are you shocked?"

"That in terms of strength, you’re actually weaker than me—someone who isn’t even Awakened!"

"Without your Awakened Special Ability, you’re nothing!"

A glint appeared in Lin Qi’s eyes as he suddenly began to taunt him.

Xiang Long’s eyes went wide. Lin Qi’s words were like a sharp blade piercing his heart.

An unknown rage surged within him, his eyes widening as they blazed with fury.

"You’re courting death!"

BANG!

Seeing his chance, Lin Qi abruptly pushed off, using the force of the blow to retreat!

THUD! THUD!

He put some distance between them and began to gather his power!

Meanwhile, Xiang Long didn’t give chase. Instead, he also began gathering power, channeling it into his legs before leaping high into the air!

He raised his Big Gun high, his body tensing like a drawn bowstring before erupting with force. Majestic Mountain Shaking Power gathered in the weapon.

Finally, the golden Big Gun in his hands tore through the sky, chopping down with the force of a collapsing mountain.

The first Killing Technique of the Mountain Shaking Spear Technique—Mountain Collapse and Earth Split!

"Die!" Xiang Long roared, his eyes wide.

Lin Qi felt an intense Sharpness cutting at his face.

Even his eyes stung with pain!

He looked up and felt a shadow fall over him. The tip of the spear glinted with cold light, its killing intent locked firmly upon him!

The crowd watching the screen also sensed that the critical moment had arrived.

"It’s about to end!"

The bald, muscular Cheng Lei folded his arms and smiled confidently.

Dean Liu involuntarily gripped the armrests of his smart chair, causing them to deform slightly.

Mu Hong’s gaze was heavy as he stared, unblinking, at the large screen.

...

「In the Red Realm Arena」

Just as the Big Gun was about to strike him, Lin Qi’s body suddenly blurred.

He moved so fast he became an afterimage.

He had unleashed the Thunder Shadow Instant Kill Step!

In that instant, he dodged aside, the muscles in his legs exploding with power as he moved to evade.

CRASH!

’What?’

’How is he so fast?’

Xiang Long’s eyes flew open. He had no choice but to let the head of his golden Big Gun slam into the ground.

With a deafening sound, spiderweb cracks spread across the ground, sending shattered stones flying.

Terrifying Power radiated outward, but Xiang Long was utterly shocked.

’He dodged my Killing Technique!’

Then, he sensed immense danger!

A cold light flashed before his eyes as the Black Great Spear in Lin Qi’s hand thrust forward.

He swung his Long Spear violently, trying to parry the attack!

But Lin Qi had been gathering power for this thrust for a long time, and he unleashed it at the perfect moment.

WHOOSH—

Lin Qi focused all of his strength and Power into the tip of his spear before finally thrusting it forward.

The spear tip tore through the air, creating a Tearing and Compression of the surrounding Space that formed a white shockwave.

A fatal thrust, moving at the absolute limit of speed!

It was faster than Xiang Long could react. His golden Big Gun swept out, but it failed to block the attack. He tried to use Power Separation.

However, when Lin Qi’s spear thrust out, his own Power surged forth, instantly blasting apart the Power Xiang Long had projected.

He could only watch helplessly as the cold-glinting spear tip shot toward him.

PFFT—

The sharp, silver spear tip pierced Xiang Long’s throat. Not even his toughened skin could stop it.

Red blood sprayed from the tip, splattering across the ground.

WHOOSH—

The howling wind died down. The battle was over. The arena fell silent.

"It’s over. You lost, Xiang Long!"

"Without a Special Ability, you’re nothing!"

"And now it seems that even with one, you’re still nothing!"

SPURT—

"You..."

Xiang Long’s eyes widened as he coughed up blood and died, his body turning to motes of light and vanishing into the Void.

[Match Over. Winner: Lin Qi!]

Above the arena, a synthetic voice emotionlessly announced Lin Qi’s victory.

...

In the hall, the crowd watching the screen fell into a momentary silence.

"He actually won!" Wan Ming swallowed hard and managed to say.

"This is impossible. How could Xiang Long lose?" Shen Zhenzhen said, her face a mask of disbelief.

"How did Lin Qi do it?"

"There was nothing wrong with Xiang Long’s Killing Technique, his timing, his speed, or his power, was there?" Shen Zhenzhen asked in confusion.

"Yeah, but Lin Qi’s final move was just too fast!"

Just then, Teacher Yi Wei began to explain.

"It’s because Lin Qi is too clever!"

"He was hiding his strength from the very beginning!"

"Hiding his strength?" Xia Lian asked, puzzled.

"That’s right. Everyone’s attention was focused on their tyrannical strength."

"Lin Qi’s strength is immense—it’s astonishing. He’s even stronger than Xiang Long!"

"Xiang Long’s special Power, while able to suppress Lin Qi, also made him subconsciously overlook Lin Qi’s speed."

"Lin Qi also practices the Vajra Tiger Evolution Technique, which balances strength and speed."

"If his strength is that great, how could his speed possibly be slow?"

"He was just waiting for the right opportunity to unleash his full power and kill Xiang Long in a single blow!"

"If Xiang Long had noticed that, he shouldn’t have used his Killing Technique. It gave Lin Qi the opening he needed!"

"Still, Lin Qi is impressive. To be able to seize such a fleeting opportunity!"

After Yi Wei finished her explanation, it all clicked into place for the others.

They suddenly understood just how formidable Lin Qi was.

This was a complete domination born of pure Combat Talent!

"Xiang Long’s loss wasn’t undeserved. Most of us wouldn’t have been able to win in his shoes either!" Pei Jiu lamented.

"Yeah, who would have thought Xiang Long would actually lose? And that was without Lin Qi even using his Little Divine Power!" Wan Ming said in shock.

No one else spoke. The shock of Lin Qi’s victory was too much; it shattered their understanding of the world.

"Hmph!"

Cheng Lei’s expression had turned exceptionally foul. He never imagined that his own disciple, Xiang Long, would actually lose!

And to his old rival’s disciple, no less.

"Haha!!"

Mu Hong couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

"Old Cheng, it looks like your disciple isn’t all that great after all!"

Just then, the white Virtual Cabin nearby slowly began to open.

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