High Martial Arts: Grinding for the Supreme Talent

Chapter 239: Chapter 239: A Crushing Battle

"HAH!!"

On a wide, concrete road amid the shattered walls and ruins.

As the battle began, Wei Peng roared. His muscles bulged as he unleashed his strength, raising his War Axe high. Its sharp blade glinted with a cold, fierce light in the sun.

"CRACK! CRACK!"

He stomped his foot, and the concrete ground instantly split into a spiderweb of cracks. The earth trembled slightly as rubble shot out in all directions.

Then, he exploded forward, charging toward Lin Qi with great, swift strides like an arrow loosed from a bow.

The War Axe descended like a colossal steel gate, whistling through the air. The Axe Blade cut through the atmosphere, creating a faint booming sound.

With every step he took, the surrounding debris was blasted away by the force.

Furious Wave Axe Technique—Sudden, Startling Wave!

Faced with this move, Lin Qi acted uncharacteristically. He didn’t attack. Instead, his legs took root in the earth like an old tree as he faced the gale ravaging his face.

His broad arms vibrated the black Long Spear, twirling it into a floral blur. His spinning body seemed to form a round shield.

Vajra Spear Technique—Vajra Position!

In the stands for Shanyu Martial Arts University, the stone-faced Gong Hui froze. His expression didn’t change, but a twitch in his eyelid betrayed his inner shock.

’That’s the Vajra Spear Technique! It’s definitely that Spear Technique!’

He had spent a long time in the Cultivation of that Spear Technique and was intimately familiar with it. He never imagined Lin Qi would know it too.

’And he looks even more proficient at it than I am.’

’Does he have to be this ridiculous?’

"BANG!!"

In an instant, the War Axe and the Great Spear collided. The air cracked as a terrifying force was transmitted between the Axe Blade and the spear.

Wei Peng’s savage face was now just inches away, his eyes fixed on Lin Qi like a wild bear that had starved for three days and three nights.

Lin Qi could feel a terrifying, immense force crashing into him, majestic and powerful, like a furious, gale-driven wave sweeping across the sea.

There was also a tyrannical Power rampaging through the impact!

It was enough to make both of his arms go numb.

’Such immense strength!’

Lin Qi had to admit, Wei Peng’s strength was truly great.

His opponent’s War Axe definitely weighed over two hundred kilograms, and his strength wasn’t much less than his own.

An Ordinary Martial Artist would never be able to withstand such a blow.

Meanwhile, Wei Peng’s expression changed slightly, a hint of shock on his face.

He felt as if his Giant Axe had struck the vast, boundless earth. All the force had been absorbed, dealing no damage.

’This Lin Qi’s defense is so strong! He actually blocked my full-powered strike.’

A bad premonition arose in Wei Peng. This opponent, Lin Qi, was unfathomable.

「In the stands for Nether Sea Martial Academy.」

Li Hanjiang wore a curious expression.

"Wei Peng possesses Innate Divine Strength. I heard that by the age of ten, he was already five-foot-eleven, with a burly build and a physique as robust as a bear."

"No one his age could beat him. In terms of strength, you could say he’s the strongest among our year’s freshmen."

"His War Axe weighs a full two hundred kilograms. A casual swing from him can easily shatter a massive boulder."

"He cultivates the Furious Wave Axe Technique. This Axe Technique is incomparably fierce and powerful. In battle, it’s like a raging sea. When he wields it, he seems to become a furious wave, crashing down in successive layers, threatening to overwhelm his opponent with world-shattering force."

"When I fought him, I had to use Force Discharge to even stand a chance. Even so, the exchange of blows made my Qi Blood roil, my arms go numb, and my internal organs ache."

"In the end, I had to use my speed advantage to find an opening and defeat him."

"Lin Qi was using the Meteor Spear Technique before. The best strategy for him would be to use his speed advantage, wear down Wei Peng’s stamina while dodging his attacks, and then go for the kill."

"But instead, he chose to defend directly without dodging. I really don’t understand his actions."

The other geniuses from North River Province nearby agreed. They couldn’t understand Lin Qi’s approach either.

If he continued to fight like this, it would be extremely disadvantageous for him; he might even lose the match.

It wasn’t just them; many in the audience didn’t quite understand either.

「In the Azure Sky Martial Arts Academy stands」

"Wei Peng’s assault is so ferocious!"

"Why does Lin Qi keep defending? If this goes on, he’s sure to lose!"

Huo Wanyang listened to Tang Jun, a fellow student from the First Institute, as he watched the imposing Wei Peng. His expression was grave as he fell into deep thought, holding a different opinion.

"Wei Peng’s strength is no less than mine. If I were to clash with him head-on, it would definitely be a fierce battle."

"But Lin Qi’s strength is also formidable. Before, his power completely surpassed mine."

"If Wei Peng can’t finish Lin Qi in one go, then winning this fight will be extremely difficult for him."

Huo Wanyang had fought Lin Qi before. He knew just how terrifying Lin Qi was—it was a strength that was all-encompassing, with no blind spots.

Speed, strength, defense, stamina—he excelled at them all. He had practically no weaknesses.

Even now, he had little confidence that he could defeat Lin Qi.

「Back in the arena, the battle raged on amidst the ruins.」

An excited grin spread across Wei Peng’s rugged face. He swung his War Axe again as his muscles swelled and Power erupted from his body.

The axe became a blur of afterimages, like a surging, furious tide. One wave crested right after the other, giving Lin Qi no chance to breathe.

The force was heavy and domineering. The very air seemed to be torn apart by his Axe Blade!

"CLANG! CLANG!!"

"BANG!!"

Lin Qi continuously retreated, swinging his Great Spear to block the colliding War Axe.

His feet left deep imprints on the ground with every step.

"DIE!!"

Wei Peng swung his War Axe in a Heavy Slash, suddenly unleashing a Killing Technique, wanting to finish Lin Qi in one fell swoop.

His muscles vibrated as he abruptly unleashed a massive burst of strength. All the power in his muscles gathered, and strands of Power flowed from his body to coat his War Axe.

His Axe Technique had also broken through to Tier Three, allowing him to fully utilize the strength of his entire body.

Power and strength converged in the heavy axe. He raised the War Axe high with both hands and brought it down as if to split the heavens and the earth.

His presence was overwhelming, like a giant bear swinging its axe. The wind howled as the Axe Blade cut through the sky.

It was at this exact moment that Lin Qi’s eyes narrowed. His aura exploded. He was finally getting serious.

Strength vibrated through his body, his Qi Blood surged, his leg muscles tensed, and the Flow of Power began.

Just as the Giant Axe was about to strike him, he pushed off the ground, using his waist as a pivot to spin. In an instant, he transformed into a flash of Thunder Light, brushing past the Giant Axe.

The sharp Axe Blade, carrying a surge of Power, ravaged the air by his face.

"BANG!!"

Wei Peng’s War Axe slammed heavily into a huge brown rock.

A terrifying power erupted, and the massive rock instantly disintegrated, exploding into a shower of countless fragments.

"What?"

Wei Peng’s eyes widened. ’He actually dodged my Killing Technique?’

’This is impossible!’

He continued to swing his War Axe, transitioning smoothly into a horizontal sweep. His Killing Technique flared again, Power erupting, as if he could slice everything in his path in half.

Lin Qi’s muscles swelled, veins popping on his skin as his own immense strength exploded forth. His muscles and tendons tensed, and Power gathered like a crashing wave.

Facing Wei Peng’s horizontal slash, he stomped his foot, driving power from his waist. His spine straightened link by link like a great dragon, and his Great Tendons tensed like springs, releasing their power in an instant.

With his Black Great Spear in both hands, he executed a powerful upward flick, his timing perfectly precise.

"BANG!!"

The Great Spear and War Axe collided. The spear’s shaft bent, and the air cracked, creating a faint white shockwave that spread outwards, whipping their hair around.

Lin Qi felt a tyrannical force that made his arms go numb, and he couldn’t stop himself from taking two steps back.

Yet his face remained expressionless, as calm as still water.

Wei Peng’s face, however, changed drastically. He felt a change in his arms as a majestic power traveled from his War Axe and into them.

It continued to assault his muscles and blood vessels, making his flesh tremble as it invaded his body.

"BAM! BAM! BAM!!"

His body felt like it had been hit by an armored truck. He stumbled back ten-odd steps before he could steady himself.

Each step cracked the concrete road beneath him into a spiderweb pattern.

Wei Peng felt his arms go numb, and they wouldn’t stop trembling. The webbing between his thumbs and index fingers throbbed with pain.

He stared at Lin Qi, an expression of disbelief on his face. ’That power...’

In the next instant, Lin Qi shot forward like a sharp arrow. He stabbed with the Long Spear in his hand as quick as Lightning, just like the simple Thrusting Spear he had practiced a million times.

Under his precise control, the Black Great Spear flew in a straight line, descending upon Wei Peng like a black meteor.

The spear tip vibrated, creating dozens of meteors in a split second.

Meteor Spear Technique’s Killing Technique—Meteor Chasing the Moon!

"CLANG! CLANG!"

Sensing the thick killing intent, Wei Peng raised his War Axe as a shield to defend himself. But a spear tip struck his wrist, pierced through his arm, and sent blood flying.

The War Axe slipped from his grasp and fell heavily, embedding itself in the concrete ground.

Wei Peng’s weakness was exposed in an instant. His eyes widened as he saw a sky full of meteors streaking toward him, their cold light glinting.

"PFFT! PFFT! PFFT!!"

The spear tips pierced his throat. The Power felt like needles penetrating his organs as blood splattered everywhere.

Even his tough skin couldn’t block Lin Qi’s sharp spear.

"THUD!"

Wei Peng fell to his knees, looking up at Lin Qi.

"You did your best!"

"Unfortunately, you’re still no match for me!" Lin Qi said calmly, looking down at Wei Peng.

He watched as his opponent, Wei Peng, faded into the Void and dissipated into the air.

「In the stands for Nether Sea Martial Academy.」

Wei Peng was teleported back, his body radiating a terrifying aura.

The people around him didn’t dare to speak to him.

Wei Peng’s face was as dark as a thundercloud, his heart filled with anger and confusion.

Losing was one thing, but to lose so easily was something he couldn’t accept. It was enough to make him question his own existence.

Faced with his frenzied assault, Lin Qi had only defended, leading him to mistakenly believe that Lin Qi’s strength was lacking.

But the moment his opponent unleashed his power, with one dodge and one attack, the situation was completely reversed. He would never forget that upward flick of Lin Qi’s spear, which had shattered the very strength he took so much pride in.

He was no match for Lin Qi at all.

He had lost again. His title as a top scorer in the college entrance exams was now a complete joke.

[Match One: Lin Qi (Azure Sky) is the victor!]

Above the arena, an automated voice announced the final result.

"Let’s congratulate student Lin Qi on winning the first match," Xu Wenji’s voice rang out.

He himself was also very surprised. Lin Qi had won far too easily.

"CLAP! CLAP!!"

The stands instantly erupted in thunderous applause and cheers.

"Incredible! He’s too strong!"

"That top scorer Wei Peng was no match for Lin Qi at all."

"He barely tried, and he’s already pushing the limits of power!"

"He sent Wei Peng flying with a single spear thrust. Who else can do that?"

The audience was in an uproar. The course of the battle was completely unexpected. Everyone had thought it would be a fierce fight, but it ended far too quickly.

Huo Wanyang let out a long breath, his expression grave. "How did Lin Qi do that?"

"Just how strong is he now?"

He was bewildered. He had already taken Lin Qi very seriously, but he never thought he had still underestimated him in the end.

’Can I beat Lin Qi now?’

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