Chapter 290: Official Start! Fierce Collision!

Soon, over forty minutes passed.

Just over ten minutes before the singles final, the holographic projection above flickered faintly and activated.

"It's the final promo! Finally!"

"Yes, we've finally waited for it!"

The two competitors who advanced to the singles final.

Arguably the two strongest individuals among all thousands of universities in Great Xia this year!

Thus, before the final begins, the league officially produces individual promotional videos for them—a long-standing tradition.

So when the holographic projection activated,

all sixty thousand spectators in the arena, including those in the inner seating, looked expectantly toward the hologram above.

"Thunder Extreme State!"

"Thunder God Finger!"

"Thunderstorm!"

"Thunder Prison!"

"......"

Crackling~~

Roaring~~

On the hologram, a towering young man bathed in golden lightning.

With brilliant golden dragon eyes, gripping a fearsome, thick dark-gold spear.

He continuously unleashed combat techniques, resembling a humanoid tyrannosaurus.

The entire arena was covered in a sea of golden lightning, wild thunder raging wildly!

One powerful opponent after another fell!

Scenes of Xu Jingming, captain of the Magic City University team, crushing opponents throughout the league, played repeatedly.

"Earthly Body!"

"Desert Storm of the Absolute!"

"Earth Slash!"

"......"

Wang Qi, a burly man surrounded by yellow dust, clad in heavy earth-element armor, manipulated dense earth-force.

His body shifted slightly, closing the distance instantly.

His combat blade, thick as earth itself, swung with lightning speed!!

Each slash defeated one opponent after another.

After Xu Jingming's footage, clips of Wang Qi from Qingjing Institute of Esoteric Abilities—this pseudo-S-class ability user, master of blade techniques—began to play.

"He is the first SS-class ability awakener in Great Xia in twenty-three years!"

"Despite being only high third-rank, he has dominated the singles competition without mercy!"

"No one knows his limits! No one knows how strong he truly is!"

"He is the captain of Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities—the bearer of the SS-class lightning ability, 'Dutian Divine Thunder'—Xu Jingming!"

"His opponent is Wang Qi, captain of Qingjing Institute of Esoteric Abilities, a high fourth-rank powerhouse!"

"One represents Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities, the other Qingjing Institute of Esoteric Abilities—they are about to clash in final combat!"

"Who is stronger?"

"Will Xu Jingming pierce Wang Qi with his spear, or will Wang Qi cut Xu Jingming down? Anything is possible!"

"The final answer lies in the upcoming national university league singles final! Please look forward to it!"

Amidst the soaring commentary, the promotional video slowly ended.

"Damn! So cool!"

"This final promo is insane!"

"Those who didn't come to the venue missed out."

"......"

The holographic projection's effect was outstanding—just a few minutes of footage.

Yet it gave over sixty thousand spectators an immersive experience!

The wild golden lightning and surging bloodline energy made many young viewers flush with excitement.

"This year's singles final is way better than last year's—last year was just two low-fourth-rank fighters."

"True. Wang Qi from Jingda could probably get hired as faculty at our school after graduation."

In the coach section of the inner seating, many university instructors sighed in awe.

Not all universities are like the top three elite schools, where teachers are at least sixth-rank ability users.

Among the top ten universities, many have only fifth-rank upper or middle-tier ability users as instructors.

Wang Qi and Xu Jingming clearly possess the qualifications to become instructors at their own schools...

After the promotional videos for both competitors played three or four times, the host Feng Le and commentator Wu Yuan stepped out from backstage.

"Thank you for your patience! Welcome back to Day Eight of the National University League!"

"No more delay—I now declare the singles final to begin!"

"Let us first welcome Wang Qi from Qingjing Institute of Esoteric Abilities!"

Amidst the audience's eager gaze, and the host's loud voice,

Qingjing Institute of Esoteric Abilities, last year's singles champion, stepped forward first!

Wang Qi walked slowly onto the arena, gripping a sharp battle blade one point two meters long!!

"Stone Lord!"

"Stone Lord!"

"Stone Lord!"

"......"

Chants unique to Wang Qi erupted suddenly!

"Next, Xu Jingming from Magic City Institute of Esoteric Abilities!"

Xu Jingming, already prepared, stepped out from backstage.

He wore Magic City's black combat suit, boots of alloy steel.

His body, accentuated by the suit, appeared tall, muscular, and sharply efficient!!

Slung across his back was the Liuyun Jin Feng Spear, slightly taller than his head.

Its twin blood-grooved blades gleamed with chilling light under the afternoon sun, as if thirsting for blood.

Merely standing on the arena, Xu Jingming radiated overwhelming pressure!

Even some spectators dared not meet his gaze!

"Lei Di!"

"Lei Di!"

"Lei Di!"

"......"

In previous battles, Xu Jingming had already won over a large crowd.

Upon his appearance, he received even louder cheers than Wang Qi!!

"Xu Jingming, it seems you're more popular than me."

Wang Qi grinned freely across the arena:

"But unfortunately, this time I will defeat you!

These cheers will belong to me alone! Glory will be ours, Qingjing Institute of Esoteric Abilities!!"

His eyes burned with fierce battle intent.

"Is that so? I'd like to see what real power the number one student of Jingda possesses to speak so arrogantly!"

Xu Jingming felt his own battle intent boiling—he had already drawn the Liuyun Jin Feng Spear, gripping it tightly.

"Both competitors, prepare!"

As the host began the countdown, the entire arena fell silent.

Over sixty thousand people held their breath, eyes locked on the hologram above.

"3... ... ... ight!"

BOOM!!

At the very start of the match, two immensely powerful auras erupted from each combatant!

Both charged toward each other simultaneously!

"Thunder Extreme State!"

With a low roar, Xu Jingming, spear in hand and sprinting forward, instantly transformed into his two-point-two-meter enhanced form.

Terrifying golden lightning exploded outward from him!

A fifty-meter radius around him became a thunderstorm zone!

From afar, he stood at the storm's center, majestic as a deity!

"Earthly Body!"

On the right, Wang Qi also activated his body-strengthening combat technique, though his height did not change noticeably.

But his already massive frame suddenly swelled by a full circle, his shoulders and chest muscles bulging violently!!

The pseudo-S-rank ability "Celestial Yuntu " erupted at full power, dust howling!!

Crackling—

Thundering—

The entire 400-meter by 400-meter arena was split in two!

One side was wild, raging golden lightning; the other, thick, howling earth-brown dust!!

As the two sides drew closer, lightning and dust collided, consuming each other violently!!

Xu Jingming's ability, at only third-rank upper tier,

was no weaker than Wang Qi's fourth-rank upper tier—and even held a faint upper hand!!