Chapter 336: Vajra

Chapter 336: Chapter 336: Vajra

As Xu Wenji finished speaking, the excitement of the crowd ignited.

Millions of pairs of eyes turned in unison toward the center of the ruined arena.

WHOOSH...

In the ruined arena, two crimson pillars of light descended upon the wide concrete road, kicking up fierce gusts of wind.

Two towering figures emerged from the light.

Lin Qi emerged slowly. He was dressed in black as always, holding a pitch-black great spear in one hand. Its tip glinted coldly in the sunlight.

Opposite him, a tall and burly figure emerged.

He was an exceptionally muscular black man, standing at an astonishing two-point-four meters tall—less than ten centimeters shorter than Victor.

His upper body was incredibly powerful. Compared to the streamlined musculature of someone like Wims, his muscles looked as if they were carved from massive boulders.

His shoulders were so broad they made his head seem small in comparison.

He wore a deep brown combat suit and strode forward with purpose, brandishing a warhammer in one hand.

The warhammer’s head was a black ellipsoid, topped with spikes that glinted coldly.

He was the White Eagle Federation’s second SS-level genius, Levin Madison, nicknamed the "Vajra Hammer."

Though not as famous as Havier, his power was just as immense.

He possessed terrifying physical strength, and few opponents he had faced could withstand the might of his warhammer.

Levin hoisted the black warhammer onto his shoulder and grinned, his white teeth flashing as he spoke with excitement.

"Lin Qi of Xia Country, you’re a real master!"

"I’ve been wanting to fight you for a long time. I can’t believe we got matched up."

"I can see you’re powerful too. I hope you don’t let me down!"

Lin Qi replied, his expression as calm as ever:

"You certainly won’t be disappointed!"

[Countdown: 3, 2, 1...]

[The match officially begins!]

An emotionless, automated voice echoed from above the arena, announcing the start of the fight.

Fervent cheers erupted from the stands.

"Levin will win!"

In the White Eagle Federation’s section of the stands, Wims, who was also black, began to grow tense.

Though he admired Lin Qi from Xia Country, Levin was his good friend.

He still hoped his friend would be victorious.

The other contestants around him felt the same way, hoping for a win from Levin.

...

「In the ruined arena」

The air crackled with tension as a terrifying aura erupted from Levin.

It was as if a colossal Titan Giant Ape had awakened within him. His muscles bulged, and his Qi Blood surged violently.

"ROAR!"

BANG!

With a furious roar, he stomped heavily on the concrete, sending spiderweb cracks spreading across the ground.

Swinging the black warhammer with both hands, he brought it crashing down toward Lin Qi’s head with the force of a thunderbolt.

The air seemed to tear apart wherever the warhammer passed, letting out a sharp whistle.

A flurry of afterimages followed the hammer, like rolling thunder.

*Earth Splitting Hammer Technique—Rushing Thunder!*

Lin Qi could sense the nature of Levin’s hammer technique. There was no excessive finesse, only pure, unadulterated force.

Levin’s combat philosophy was simple: break skill with overwhelming force.

Ever since he was young, his strength had far surpassed his peers. At six, he could beat up all the twelve-year-olds in his neighborhood.

By the time he was twelve, he was already over one-point-nine meters tall.

At that very moment, Lin Qi sprang into action. He unleashed his own ferocious aura as the might of the Platinum Evil Tiger flared to life.

He brandished his Black Great Spear and shot forward like a bolt of black lightning.

He made no move to dodge, instead meeting the attack head-on with his *Mountain Shaking Spear Technique*. His spear struck like a dragon.

With a two-handed swing, he executed an upward thrust that tore through the air with a savage whistle.

In the space of a single breath, the two clashed for the first time on the concrete road.

The warhammer crashed down as the great spear thrust up. They met mid-air, showering sparks everywhere!

BOOM!!!

A colossal bang shook the air, and the terrifying force of the impact sent ripples through the atmosphere.

At the moment of impact, both men unleashed the full extent of their Power.

At that same instant, Lin Qi felt a terrifying force surge up the shaft of his spear and into his body.

His Mountain Shaking Power felt as if it had struck a massive mountain; the force was completely absorbed by his opponent.

Then, his opponent’s Power seemed to return, strengthened and amplified.

BOOM!!

This Power rampaged through his body, causing his Qi Blood to roil. His muscles, organs, and bones all suffered a violent shock.

’This guy...’

Information on Levin flashed through Lin Qi’s mind. His opponent’s Awakened Special Ability was the rare [Vajra].

It was the first Special Ability he had ever known of.

This Special Ability granted its user a defense as hard as steel.

Although the use of Special Abilities was forbidden in the match, his muscles, bones, and even his Power were already imbued with this trait.

His defensive capabilities were far beyond those of ordinary people, and it came with another powerful effect: the ability to reflect Power.

Combined with Levin’s own Innate Divine Strength, it possessed immense destructive potential.

’Such incredible strength!’

Levin’s body trembled, a shock running through him.

He felt a tyrannical force slam into his body, followed by a majestic surge of Power.

He had never encountered such a formidable Power before.

Even with his body forged of steel, he felt the shock. And though he could reflect the Power back...

...he hadn’t escaped unscathed!

"SHIT!"

’Is this guy really not Awakened?’

’What is this strength...?’

THUMP! THUMP!

His body was forced back two steps, his feet stamping deep prints into the concrete.

Lin Qi, however, hadn’t budged an inch.

Seeing this, Levin’s surprise quickly turned into excitement.

"A true master! This is the kind of opponent I’ve been waiting for—a pure clash of strength!"

He was supremely confident in his defense and his body.

’If we keep fighting like this, I’ll definitely be the one to win.’

At that thought, his eyes blazed with fighting spirit. With a roar, he swung the black warhammer again, unleashing his full strength as he brought it down on Lin Qi.

His muscles swelled and veins popped across his body, looking like steel cables wrapped around his arms.

WHOOSH!!

A violent gale accompanied the flurry of afterimages from his hammer, making it seem as if countless warhammers were crashing down at once.

Lin Qi thought to himself,

’Levin’s strength is certainly impressive, but it’s still a notch below my own.’

’Besides, a weapon like a warhammer is heavier and less agile.’

’Its weakness is obvious.’

With this in mind, he tightened his grip on his great spear. His body shifted into high gear, vibrating as Power flowed from him endlessly, like the waters of the Yellow River.

CLANG! CLANG!!

The two began a furious exchange, pushing their strength to the absolute limit as they traded several blows in a row!

Spear and hammer clashed in mid-air, sending sparks flying. The concrete beneath their feet could no longer withstand the terrifying force and began to crater and crack.

"Come on!!"

Levin’s eyes were wild as he unleashed his *Earth Splitting Hammer Technique* with all his might.

His [Vajra] Ability imbued his Power with an unyielding quality.

He blasted out continuous streams of Power, his powerful bones vibrating as his Power condensed like a heavy shield to block the attacks.

The exchange of blows sent ripples of force spreading out around them.

Gusts of wind whipped across their faces!

But Levin’s smile quickly vanished, and beads of sweat began to form on his forehead.

He grit his teeth, his expression turning grim.

His arms were going numb, as if they were being repeatedly struck by armored cars speeding down a highway.

Even a fortress of bronze and iron couldn’t withstand such a continuous assault.

His Qi Blood churned, and his muscles, bones, and even his internal organs screamed in protest, unable to bear the strain.

CLANG!!

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