Chapter 479 - 461: Entering the Finals

Chapter 479: Chapter 461: Entering the Finals

On the platform, the Ice Dragon and the Golden Edge collided.

"CRACK! CRACK!"

Frost rapidly began to form in every corner of the concrete surface.

The temperature in the air plummeted, creating a world of ice and snow.

"HUFF!"

Lin Qi’s every breath was a puff of white vapor. The low temperature affected his body, slowing his blood flow.

The situation seemed extremely unfavorable for Lin Qi.

In the stands, the contestants from Tianzhu Country were frantically cheering.

In their eyes, all the other countries thought Niting couldn’t win.

But they believed Niting could.

...

In the upper-level spectator stands,

In the section for Tianzhu Country, a bald, powerfully built man with a calm expression sat, exuding a gentle aura.

But the other High Realm Martial Artists around him looked at him with gazes full of respect.

For he was also a Ninth Realm Martial Artist, Tianzhu Country’s own, a top-tier expert with the title of Venerable Ice.

He was also Niting Reddy’s master. Despite his busy schedule, he had made time to come online and watch his disciple’s match.

Watching the platform, he saw Niting swing his spear, the Ice Dragon emerging. The man nodded calmly and said,

"Niting has always been low-key, dedicated to his harsh training, but that doesn’t mean he’s weak."

"If Ivan from Bear Country and Shen Heng from Xia Country hadn’t broken through, perhaps the championship would have gone to Tianzhu Country."

"Perhaps Dharma continues to test us!"

"Even if he defeats Lin Qi of Xia Country, he still can’t take the championship."

"But at the very least, he has broken Tianzhu Country’s record."

"Tianzhu Country will one day win the championship of the Global Martial Arts Tournament."

"The Venerable One is right!" the other High Realm Martial Artists beside him said.

...

On the platform.

"BANG! BANG!"

Lin Qi freely unleashed his Mountain and River Spear Technique. A vision of mountains and rivers appeared, swirling at the tip of his spear to counter the Ice Dragon.

Niting swung his blue Great Spear, and an Ice Dragon materialized. Amidst the clang of metal, frost and golden light intertwined.

"CRACK! CRACK!"

In an instant, countless low-temperature ice spikes condensed on his spear shaft, attempting to freeze Lin Qi’s Great Spear.

"BANG! BANG!"

But what met him was a fierce Golden Sharpness and Lin Qi’s own ferocious Power.

It instantly shattered the ice spikes one by one, sending them scattering, as the terrifying Power from his body erupted.

Niting gritted his teeth against the pain. His Spear Technique was exceptionally exquisite, each thrust carrying a bone-chilling cold.

"WHOOSH! WHOOSH!"

As his Spear Technique flowed, countless Ice Crystals formed in the air, refracting the sunlight into a rainbow of colors.

These Ice Crystals not only obstructed his opponent’s vision but could also transform into ice spikes to attack.

Combined with his Spear Technique, they were impossible to defend against.

"CLANG!"

Niting frowned and thrusted his Long Spear again. The Ice Dragon Mental Realm merged with his Spear Technique, a bone-chilling cold accompanied the Ice Dragon’s roar, and his strength reached its peak.

At the same time, blue patterns erupted across his body as he activated his Little Divine Power.

He had already pushed his Spear Technique to its absolute limit.

But it was as if his Spear Technique had been completely seen through.

His opponent could even predict his Techniques in advance.

Two minutes into the fight, he hadn’t managed to injure Lin Qi at all. Instead, he himself had suffered considerable damage; his arms were numb and aching uncontrollably.

Even his forged, hardened Martial Bones were groaning under the strain.

’His strength is incredible!’

Niting lamented. Facing an opponent like this was too despairing. Even with his iron will, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of hopelessness.

Because he could see no hope of victory.

"Hiss~"

Lin Qi’s eyes narrowed. After fighting for two minutes, he had fully grasped the extent of Niting’s strength.

’This match should be over.’

He watched Niting’s Long Spear thrust forward. A ferocious Ice Dragon materialized, and a bone-chilling cold instantly enveloped him.

His muscles bulged in an instant, veins popping on his skin. His Qi Blood surged as he mobilized every organ in his body, concentrating his strength into a single, unified force.

"BUZZ! BUZZ!"

The Golden Edge Power poured into his Great Spear. Amidst the buzzing, a three-foot-long spear glow shot forth.

Grasping the spear with both hands, he stomped his foot violently on the ground, and the layer of ice instantly shattered.

The momentum of his spear was like a Mountain Collapse and Earth Split as he swung it up boldly, resembling a Golden Dragon raising its head.

The Mountain and River Realm appeared, merging with his Spear Technique.

Mountain and River Spear Technique—Mountain Town!

The two fighters’ Techniques clashed violently in the center of the arena.

The Ice Dragon and the Mountain and River collided, and the air erupted with a deafening explosion.

With the point of impact as the center, the surrounding frozen layer of ice instantly shattered, was pulverized into dust, and fell like white rain.

The concrete surface below also fractured completely, covered in a spiderweb of cracks.

"BOOM!!"

Above the platform, a powerful Energy shockwave spread outwards like a titanic, swirling wave.

"WHOOSH! WHOOSH!"

As the wild wind raged, the hearts of the Tianzhu Country contestants in the stands were in their throats.

This single move would decide the winner. Whether Niting Reddy could advance all depended on this one exchange.

The audience from Xia Country, though confident in Lin Qi, knew that if by some chance he messed up, it would be a total disaster.

Because their Xia Country had never once missed the finals.

On the platform, as the fierce winds swept down, a figure was sent flying.

"BANG!!"

Like a kite with a snapped string, he crashed heavily onto the ground, followed closely by a black Long Spear.

"PFFT~"

The Black Great Spear, wrapped in Golden Edge, shot out straight and pierced through the chest of the person who had been sent flying. The sound of a sharp weapon tearing through flesh rang out.

The heart shattered, and blood spattered.

"THUD!"

The man knelt on the ground, blood dripping onto the ravaged floor.

"It’s Niting!"

Countless people clearly saw the identity of the kneeling person: it was Niting Reddy.

Because he was the only one who was bald.

The wild winds dissipated, and the platform grew calm. Lin Qi slowly walked out.

He looked at Niting opposite him, nodded calmly, and said,

"Niting Reddy, you are very strong."

"Thank you... for the compliment!"

After saying this, Niting dissipated into the air.

「In the Tianzhu Country spectator section.」

Niting Reddy was transported back. His expression was one of shock, stunned by Lin Qi’s strength.

"He is an unprecedented genius," he commented. He wasn’t dejected by his own defeat.

Instead, he was shocked by Lin Qi’s strength, which surpassed his understanding.

He had fought against Seventh Realm Martial Artists before and had even defeated one.

It was while using his Little Divine Power, but a win was a win.

But just now, he could sense that Lin Qi hadn’t used a Little Divine Power.

Yet, with sheer, domineering force, Lin Qi had overwhelmed his body and inflicted grievous injuries.

This was stronger than any genius he had ever imagined.

’Perhaps Lin Qi can actually win the championship?’

"Niting?"

The other contestants from Tianzhu Country around him were also stunned. Their country’s invincible Niting had actually lost.

They found it hard to accept in their hearts.

Niting waved his hand and said, "I am utterly convinced by my loss to Lin Qi of Xia Country."

"Our Tianzhu Country still needs to endure more trials."

...

On the platform.

[Semifinal Match 2: Lin Qi (Xia Country) is victorious!]

The voice of the intelligent system echoed through the stands, announcing the final result.

"CLAP! CLAP!"

The moment the voice faded, millions of spectators in the stands erupted into thunderous applause and cheers, the entire arena instantly boiling with excitement.

"He won again!!"

"I knew it! I knew Lin Qi would win! Who can possibly beat him now!"

"Lin Qi is awesome!"

"He set another record! The first genius to enter the finals as a second-year student."

"Even if he loses in the final, he’ll still have left behind his own legend."

"And in the next Global Martial Arts Tournament, he will be the undisputed champion."

...