Chapter 461 - 443: Urgency

Chapter 461: Chapter 443: Urgency

The spectators from Xia Country frowned. Only the King of Mountains and Rivers remained calm as he spoke:

"It’s only the third round of the main tournament. There are still two days until the finals. Don’t be anxious."

Hearing this, Alexander, who stood nearby, didn’t dare to object. He just smiled without saying a word.

He was just an Eighth Realm Martial Artist; he wouldn’t dare contradict a Ninth Realm Title Level Martial Artist.

To the left of the Xia Country section were the seats for the White Eagle Federation. Their high-ranking Martial Artists were also frowning, and the atmosphere grew quite tense.

They never expected that Bear Country would actually have a shot at the championship in this tournament.

However, they had Jenos, who was also an SSS-level genius at the peak of the Sixth Realm. Perhaps he could also break through to the Seventh Realm before the finals.

...

"The Seventh Realm!!"

Staring at Ivan in the arena, Wan Ming couldn’t help but blurt out.

Meanwhile, in the stands, Lin Qi, Chu Yu, and Du Shanyan all frowned.

’How are we supposed to fight this?’

’A Seventh Realm Martial Artist has even appeared.’

Chu Yu, dressed in a Red Robe, shook his head with a wry smile.

"The Global Martial Arts Tournament has been held 35 times to date."

"Based on past experience, as soon as someone breaks through to the Seventh Realm, the competition for the championship is basically over."

Wan Ming nodded. "However, Senior Shen Heng is also at the peak of the Sixth Realm. He has a good chance of breaking through to the Seventh Realm."

"If he breaks through, Xia Country still has a chance to win the championship."

But everyone knew the odds were slim.

The Seventh Realm was not that easy to break through.

Otherwise, there wouldn’t be so many geniuses stuck at the peak of the Sixth Realm.

After exchanging a few words with Jiangtao and the others, Lin Qi logged off.

...

"WHIRR!!"

The white Virtual Cabin door slowly rose.

As Lin Qi stepped out of the Virtual Cabin, his expression grew solemn.

’I can’t believe someone actually broke through to the Seventh Realm.’

’Winning the championship just got even harder.’

’A Seventh Realm Martial Artist is also called a Blood Exchange Martial Artist. The body undergoes a Blood Exchange, purging metabolic waste.’

’Once the Blood Exchange begins, their physical attributes are massively enhanced.’

’Breaking through to the Seventh Realm causes one’s Combat Power to soar.’

’That’s why it’s extremely difficult for someone in the Sixth Realm to defeat a Seventh Realm Martial Artist by Crossing Realm.’

Lin Qi’s expression was grave. ’If I want to win the championship, my Spear Technique has to break through.’

’And my second Special Ability... I can feel it’s close, too.’

At that thought, he went online, logged into the Disaster Beast Trial Tower, and began his Cultivation.

...

「Afternoon」

In the Red Realm, at the Global Martial Arts Tournament.

The tall and imposing King of Mountains and Rivers waved his hand, and 500 names materialized before everyone’s eyes.

He slowly began to speak:

"After a morning of competition, 500 contestants have successfully entered the fourth round of the main tournament. Let’s congratulate them."

"CLAP CLAP CLAP!!"

Applause rang out from the stands.

From the Xia Country section, Wan Ming sighed in awe.

"Five hundred people... We’re already down to just 500. I was almost eliminated."

"There were 628 Awakened geniuses, and 128 of them have already been eliminated."

The others nodded. The eliminated Awakened geniuses were all from small countries.

The Awakened geniuses from Xia Country are part of the Celestial Vault Institute.

They consume Level 7 Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood every month, something the small countries can’t even compare to.

But the next round would be a nail-biter, as half of the contestants would be eliminated.

Only 250 people would advance to the fifth round. Most likely, only Sixth Realm Martial Artists would make the cut.

Most of them—the Fifth Realm Awakened geniuses—would likely be eliminated.

The King of Mountains and Rivers’ deep voice rang out again:

"The rules for the fourth round of the main tournament are as follows: it will still be random matchmaking."

"Of the 500 contestants, only 250 will successfully advance."

"The 250 contestants who successfully advance to the fifth round will receive a prize of one hundred and twenty million Xia Country Coins, and 2,000 kilograms of Level 7 Disaster Beast Flesh."

"Without further ado, the fourth round of the main tournament officially begins!"

After the King of Mountains and Rivers finished speaking, he waved his hand again. The Mountain and River Realm appeared, and the 500 names coalesced into 250 matchups.

Many contestants nodded to themselves. The rewards had indeed gotten better.

Expressions of desire appeared on their faces; they were determined to reach the fifth round.

Once the brackets were announced, Lin Qi quickly found his opponent, as he was in Match 1.

[Match 1: Lin Qi (Xia Country) VS Kitano Wakana (Japan)]

...

As soon as Lin Qi saw his opponent’s name, her profile flashed through his mind.

He had memorized the information of all the Awakened geniuses.

And that, of course, included Kitano Wakana.

Kitano Wakana: a senior from Japan and an S-class Awakened Martial Arts genius.

With her Sixth Realm strength, she ranked in the upper echelon of the 500 contestants.

After all, below the SSS-level and SS-level geniuses, S-class was the strongest tier.

’With her strength, she could have made it to the top 125.’

’Too bad she was matched with me.’

...

[Please welcome the contestants for Match 1 to the stage!]

An automated voice sounded in his ear. The next second, he was enveloped by a crimson pillar of light and transported to an arena.

For the fourth round, matches were held on two arenas simultaneously.

"BOOM!!"

At the same time, Lin Qi saw his opponent—Kitano Wakana.

She wore a form-fitting white Martial Arts Uniform that accentuated her curvaceous figure.

Her features were beautiful, with a hint of baby fat on her cheeks. She was about five-foot-seven, with a voluptuous figure, and wielded an Eight-sided Broadsword.

This was an extremely rare sight in Japan.

Kitano Wakana was a genius in Japan, with her own pride and confidence.

But right now, her expression was grave.

Although she was a Sixth Realm of Marrow Refining Martial Artist, she had not mastered a Little Divine Power.

’In terms of true strength, she might not even be on par with Jin Zhongyu from the Silla Kingdom.’

’No matter how I look at it, I can’t beat him.’

’The more I analyze it, the more hopeless it seems.’

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

[The first match of the Main Tournament’s fourth round officially begins!]

As the automated voice made the announcement, Lin Qi moved in an instant.

He moved like a bolt of lightning, abruptly thrusting his Big Gun forward.

He unleashed the Body Technique "Thunder Extreme Nine Flashes," pushing his speed to the limit.

This time, he didn’t even use his Special Ability. Power surged within him, and a golden Power converged into his Spear Technique.

A tremor ran through his body—his muscles, tendons, bones, Inner Organs, and even his marrow all vibrated in unison.

A majestic Power erupted. Under his control, it condensed, coating the Big Gun to form a brilliant spear aura.

Kitano Wakana’s eyes widened as she charged forward, swinging her great broadsword.

"WHOOSH!"

She condensed a blade of light on her sword, which had just cut through the air.

A cold light flashed before her. A terrifying Evil Qi washed over her, and her body froze for a fraction of a second—a 0.05-second pause.

This hesitation slowed her blade!

Lin Qi’s Big Gun, carrying its spear aura, streaked through the air and collided with her blade of light.

The powerful collision made Kitano Wakana’s arms go numb, and the sword flew out of her grasp.

But Lin Qi’s spear remained steady, continuing its thrust in a perfect line.

"PFFT~"

The tip of the spear instantly pierced Kitano Wakana’s pale neck. As a fountain of blood erupted, the battle ended in that same instant.

Kitano Wakana faded into nothingness, dissipating into the air.

[Match 1: Lin Qi (Xia Country) is victorious!]

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