High Martial Arts: Grinding for the Supreme Talent

Chapter 133: Chapter 133: Explosive Kill in Two Moves

Lin Qi’s gaze was like lightning as he continuously adapted to the Mountain Splitting Spear Technique in the heat of battle.

It was his first time using the new spear technique in a real fight, and he needed time to acclimate.

While defending, he was also observing Feng Qingyue’s Swordsmanship, growing more familiar with it as the battle progressed.

By now, he had a clear understanding of Feng Qingyue’s combat style.

’It’s time to end this!’

In that instant, Feng Qingyue executed a Sword Technique. Her aura turned exceptionally sharp, as if she were about to merge with the longsword in her hand to deliver a single, killing blow.

Lin Qi’s eyes narrowed. He stomped his feet, his footwork shifting as his muscles bulged, his body suddenly moving like a bolt of lightning.

He forcefully dodged to the left and right in quick succession, creating afterimages in an instant.

The sharp longsword grazed past his shoulder, its edge barely missing his mask.

In the next moment, he began to change the technique of the Black Great Spear in his hands.

His center of gravity dropped. Pivoting at his waist, he swung the spear’s shaft in an upward arc, like a surging ocean wave.

At the same time, his body erupted with power. He stomped hard, channeling the reactive force from the ground up through his legs, joint by joint.

Power gathered in his body like a tidal wave before exploding outward.

Mountain Splitting Spear Technique—Rotating Shadow Strike!

CLANG~

Lin Qi’s gaze locked precisely onto Feng Qingyue’s longsword. No matter how fast she was, she couldn’t escape his sight.

CRASH-CLANG~

The moment the Black Great Spear and the longsword collided, the air crackled. Feng Qingyue’s expression changed drastically.

There was no special kind of Power, just pure, brute force.

The tyrannical force brutally transferred to her arms, running rampant, making her muscles go numb and the web of her thumb ache.

Her entire body was sent flying backward.

’Such immense force!’

Feng Qingyue was secretly astonished. ’This guy was hiding his strength too well. To think his body could erupt with the power of a giant bear.’

STOMP STOMP STOMP!!

She took several steps back before steadying herself. When she looked at her opponent again, a fierce and powerful aura was erupting from him.

He was like a tiger, the king of beasts, uncaged and beginning its hunt.

Lin Qi suddenly swung his great spear, his steps explosive, the Power flowing through him.

Thunder Light Body Technique!

He accelerated with a boom, striding forward in a charge.

Simultaneously, his muscles swelled, veins bulging on his skin. His spine seemed to awaken like a coiling dragon. Using it as an axis, he integrated the terrifying force erupting from his muscles and great tendons, causing his Power to flow.

The force gathered like a fully drawn bowstring and was instantly unleashed. The Power, like a surging, furious wave, traveled down his arms and converged at the spear’s tip.

The Power-infused spear thrust out with the force of a toppling mountain and a parting sea, as if it could shatter mountains and split stone, backed by immeasurable might.

Mountain Splitting Spear Technique—Wind-Breaking Thrust!

WHOOSH~

SWISH~

A wind rose from nowhere as the long spear tore through the air, letting out a piercing whistle.

Feng Qingyue’s eyes widened as she sensed extreme danger.

’Danger!’

’Retreat!’

She stomped her feet and retreated frantically, swinging her longsword in an attempt to block and use Force Discharge.

BANG!

But Lin Qi’s explosive power was astonishing. He launched the Thrusting Spear with a speed that left her no time to react.

The weapons clashed again, and the Power was transmitted to her arm.

BOOM!!

CRACK!

The Power was released, instantly tearing the muscles in her arm and fracturing the bone.

The spear struck like a dragon, a cold light flashing!

PFFT!

Feng Qingyue saw only a flash of cold light before a sharp pain erupted in her chest, which had been pierced by the Black Great Spear.

”This... How is this possible?”

Feng Qingyue’s eyes were wide as blood flowed from her wound.

She watched her opponent approach, his entire being exuding a cold, murderous aura.

’Is this his true strength?’

In the next moment, she vanished from the spot.

...

[Unfortunately, you have died!]

In her personal space, Feng Qingyue stared at the gray text that had popped up before her.

Her expression was grim as she recalled the battle.

’That guy, Yang Jian, was definitely sandbagging.’

’His strength is no less than that monster in second place. His spear technique is so fierce and domineering. A simple clash, and the Power behind it tore my arm muscles and fractured the bone.’

’His ranking is so low. It’s too deceptive.’

’I was careless. If I could do it over, I definitely wouldn’t lose.’

”I hate guys like him the most,” she said, gritting her teeth.

...

Red Dome Martial Arts Dojo, conference room.

Wen Rui’s initially calm expression changed instantly when he saw Lin Qi’s explosive counter-kill against Feng Qingyue.

His eyes widened in disbelief.

”How is this possible?”

”Feng Qingyue actually lost?”

”Killed in just two moves? How did he do that?”

As a graduate of Azure Sky University, he’d always considered his judgment to be quite good.

But he never expected Feng Qingyue to be defeated in such a turnaround, nor for Lin Qi’s strength to be so immense.

”Nothing is impossible,” Yue Feng, who was beside him, said with a brilliant smile.

”Lin Qi’s strength was already formidable to begin with. His spear technique is fierce and domineering, his power is immense, and on top of that, he’s practicing the *Mountain Splitting Spear Technique*.”

”Among all the Bronze Level secret manuals, this spear technique is one of the most domineering. When he strikes, a Martial Artist like Feng Qingyue, who focuses on speed, simply can’t block it.”

”Besides, Lin Qi’s sense of timing is incredible.”

”He was probably just adapting to the fight earlier,” Yue Feng explained.

Yue Feng spoke with sound reasoning, unable to suppress the smile at the corners of his mouth.

The others couldn’t help but nod in agreement after hearing this.

Manager Sun, who was nearby, also smiled with relief.

Wen Rui exhaled and chuckled. ”My apologies. I underestimated Lin Qi before.”

”I will include this battle in my report.”

He mulled it over, and the more he thought, the more he realized there was something extraordinary about Lin Qi.

’Perhaps this Lin Qi really can become an S-class talent.’

...

[Yang Jian, congratulations on your victory!]

[Congratulations on successfully passing the sixth round. You have been awarded 1,500,000 Xia Country Coins.]

In his personal space.

Lin Qi smiled as he looked at the congratulatory message that had popped up.

He had gained a lot from this battle, which gave him a clear understanding of his own strength.

’The *Mountain Splitting Spear Technique* is even more powerful than I imagined. The *Thunder Light Body Technique* was a huge help, too. They’ve boosted my combat power by a large margin.’

’My combat power is now strong enough to be considered among the top 50 in the country.’

’Just give me a little more time, and I’m confident I can pass the final round.’

’I’ll become one of the final 16 and claim the ultimate prize.’

After defeating Feng Qingyue, Lin Qi’s confidence soared.

...

Not long after Lin Qi successfully killed Feng Qingyue, the battles in the other two arenas in the Red Realm also came to an end.

BOOM!!

PFFT~

Chen Li swung his Black Heavy Sword, a majestic aura erupting from his body. The air shrieked as he instantly slit his opponent’s throat, ending the fight.

He tilted his head back, the corners of his mouth turning up in a grin.

”I won. Just one more round, and I’ll be one of the 16 strongest high school seniors in the Xia Country.”

In another arena,

PFFT!

Wang Qiufeng’s eyes widened as he watched his opponent’s longsword pierce his heart. He collapsed, unwilling to accept defeat.

He returned to his personal space.

’I lost!’

Having been eliminated, a resentful Wang Qiufeng chose to log out.

...

Red Dome Martial Arts Dojo, Virtual Hall.

Countless people were watching the big screen, where an announcement was made every time someone advanced.

”Li successfully advanced!”

Someone exclaimed, and the crowd cheered.

”Someone from our Cang Province finally made it to the top 32,” someone sighed.

”It’s a shame the Wind God was eliminated!” someone else lamented.

”Yang Jian advanced!” another person suddenly shouted, pointing at the big screen.

Everyone looked, and sure enough, the big screen was displaying the announcement.

[Yang Jian, Advanced!]

”This means we have two people from Cang Province in the top 32 now.”

”Yang Jian is awesome!” the crowd roared.

Not far away, Lv Xiang, Wu Feng, and Qiu Siying looked at each other, their faces filled with astonishment.

”Brother Qi... actually passed the sixth round of the talent competition!”

”So damn awesome!!” Wu Feng exclaimed.

Guo Heng’s eyes were also wide, and it took him a long moment to choke out a single sentence:

”Brother Qi is awesome!”

Jiangtao smiled as he watched everyone. Finally, Brother Qi had become the center of attention.

”Brother Qi, have some water!!”

”Brother Qi, here’s some fruit we got for you.”

When Lin Qi stepped out of the Virtual Cabin, Lv Xiang and the others all crowded around him enthusiastically.

...

「A short time later, in a villa in Bailu City, Chen Li received the news.」

He was wearing a bathrobe and lying in a Rehabilitation Pod, looking at the message on his phone as he thought to himself:

’Besides me, someone else named Yang Jian also made it to the top 32. Was it just luck?’

...

「In a detached villa in the wealthy district of Celestial Sea City.」

Wang Qiufeng, still reeling from his defeat, also received the news. For him, it was another blow.

’If this keeps up, I won’t even be able to hold on to my second-place rank in Cang Province.’

’No, I have to work harder, too.’

Wang Qiufeng felt a sense of urgency.

...

「Three days later, on the seventh and final day of the observation team’s visit to Celestial Sea City.」

In a small conference room at the Red Dome Martial Arts Dojo.

All thirteen members of the observation team were present. Zhang Tai, dressed in a black robe, sat in the center, with Zou Wan and Wen Rui seated on his left and right.

Zhang Tai took a sip of tea from his thermos and said:

”Let’s have a brief summary before we head back.”

”Little Wan, tell us your evaluation results.”

Zou Wan nodded. ”After my field evaluation of her physical Talent, Comprehension, and strength, I’ve concluded that Zhou Xiyin does not possess S-class potential.”

”I’ve already submitted the digital version of my evaluation report.”

Zhang Tai nodded and looked at Wen Rui.

Wen Rui pushed up his monocular mechanical glasses and spoke slowly:

”After a week of observing Lin Qi.”

”Currently, Lin Qi’s overall standing is fifth in Cang Province and 108th nationally.”

”However, in the Red Realm, he was able to defeat Feng Qingyue, who is ranked 45th in the nation.”

”Taking into account what I’ve learned about Lin Qi’s background, I believe he has S-class potential, even if his current strength doesn’t meet the standard.”

Zhang Tai nodded. ”Good.”

”Your reports will enter the final review stage. I will discuss them with several colleagues to reach a final decision.”

After leaving the conference room, Zou Wan and Wen Rui chatted casually.

”I just read your evaluation report. Lin Qi’s Talent is truly impressive.”

”I feel like there’s a very high probability he’ll be promoted to an S-class talent.”

Wen Rui also smiled. ”Barring any surprises, there’s a 90% chance Lin Qi will be promoted to an S-class talent.”

He had looked into Lin Qi’s path of ascent and was completely won over.

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