Chapter 291: Lei Guan

"Is this really the National University League? I feel like I'm watching a fifth-rank psychic battle."

"This is insane! This year's graduating seniors are too strong."

"You're wrong—not all of them are seniors; there's a first-year freshman in there too..."

"..."

On the arena, golden lightning and yellow dust raged and clashed, creating a scene as if the end of the world had arrived.

It left many spectators in awe.

Several fourth-rank psychics felt an extremely dangerous aura.

It seemed that even the residual shockwaves, if not contained by the energy shield, could easily kill them...

On the arena,

Xu Jingming and Wang Qi—one at upper third-rank, the other at upper fourth-rank.

Logically, Wang Qi's sprinting speed should far exceed Xu Jingming's.

Yet their charging speeds were nearly identical!

"At just upper third-rank, he can move this fast? Xu Jingming's body cultivation technique is deeper than I imagined!"

Wang Qi's gaze sharpened as he charged.

Though he had great confidence in his strength, that didn't mean he'd grow careless.

"Lei Mao!"

As he charged, Xu Jingming didn't hold back—he hurled a Lei Mao first!

Boom!

A thunderous sonic boom erupted as a golden lightning spear, radiating terrifying energy, shot forth.

Like a cruise missile, it streaked toward Wang Qi with a trail of light.

"Lei Mao? Useless! Your lightning psychic energy is naturally suppressed by my earth element!"

Wang Qi grinned broadly and lightly slapped the ground with his left hand:

"Wall Shield!!"

Boom!!

A thick, earth-yellow wall erupted instantly from the alloy floor.

Boom!!

The Lei Mao, capable of blasting a large hole through Class-C alloy, slammed into it and exploded violently!

The entire wall shattered—but Wang Qi behind it suffered no harm.

"My turn! Bao Bu!!"

His alloy battle boots slammed into the ground, bloodline energy erupting.

With a loud thud, propelled by immense recoil,

Wang Qi instantly covered dozens of meters, launching himself like a cannonball at Xu Jingming!

Bao Bu!

A-Class technique!

It grants instant forward thrust with tremendous impact force.

When combined with a weapon, the impact stacks with the weapon's force!

It generates power akin to a cavalry charge!

As the user of this technique, Wang Qi knew exactly how to chain the next move.

His battle blade suddenly glowed faintly yellow as dense earth elements surged around it:

"Houtu Zhan!!"

Houtu Zhan!

Another A-Class technique—exclusive to earth-element psychics!

It concentrates earth-element power into the blade, enhancing energy output and increasing swing speed.

Moreover, Wang Qi had trained this technique to advanced proficiency.

Whhh—

As he unleashed it, blade light flashed; the entire blade slashed toward Xu Jingming with unstoppable force!

"Shandian Jifeng Po!!"

Against Zou Taizhi, Xu Jingming could afford to relax—but against Wang Qi, he dared not underestimate.

The Liuyun Jin Feng Qiang, wreathed in golden lightning, surged forward like a golden dragon, stabbing out in a blur!!

Clang!!

Spear met blade in a deafening crash.

The sound blasted through the speakers, causing many spectators to clutch their ears in pain.

"Blocked?! How is that possible?!" Wang Qi's heart jolted.

He'd studied Xu Jingming's records—he knew Shandian Jifeng Po was the spear technique Xu had used in the Wu Ke college entrance exam.

But its rank was only D-Class!

A D-Class technique was inherently weak in its use of psychic energy and bloodline power.

Yet this tiny D-Class technique had blocked his strike!

Remember,

His blade was an S-Class weapon, weighing 1120 kilograms!

With Bao Bu and Houtu Zhan amplifying it, the burst power was terrifying.

He was even confident this strike could injure a fifth-rank beast with thick hide!

Yet it was still blocked...

In truth, a pure D-Class technique could never have resisted Wang Qi's full burst.

But Xu Jingming's Shandian Jifeng Po had been upgraded to Master Level by the Deep Blue System.

Combined with the instantaneous weight shift of the Liuyun Jin Feng Qiang, it achieved this result.

"Something's off—this is strange!"

Confused, Wang Qi's expression darkened; he yanked his blade back and retreated dozens of meters.

"Oh? Scared? Where'd your arrogance go? Lei Shun!"

A flash of lightning—Xu Jingming vanished from his spot, gripping the Liuyun Jin Feng Qiang.

He reappeared directly before Wang Qi.

A dark-gold spear shadow swept toward him instantly!

Clang!!!

Wang Qi raised his blade to block—the spear, like a phantom, slammed into it.

All of Doutian Shen Lei surged into the spear—the weapon's weight instantly spiked to over six tons!

"Such immense impact!"

The force surged through his blade, sending Wang Qi stumbling backward several steps!

"Damn! What kind of physique does Lei Di have?!"

"Shi Zun is being dominated!"

"Lei Di is awesome!"

"..."

Though Xu Jingming possessed an SS-Rank psychic ability, the level gap was undeniable.

Many spectators still believed Wang Qi was stronger.

Yet in their first clash, Xu Jingming seized the upper hand—immediately sparking a wave of uproar in the stands.

"Xu Jingming is this strong...?" Xu Ping, in the inner spectator zone, looked astonished.

He glanced instinctively toward Ling Shuang—her beautiful face remained utterly calm.

Xu Jingming's performance was clearly within her expectations.

"Good thing this isn't Wang Qi's full strength," Xu Ping thought silently.

As the top student of Jingda, Wang Qi was far more complex than he appeared...

On the arena, Wang Qi, unable to make sense of it, decided not to think further.

He planted his feet firmly, gripping his blade tightly:

"Xu Jingming, I admit you're strong—but I'm not without final tricks!

Let me show you my full power! Dadi Shouhu!!"

Boom!!

Dense earth elements erupted from his body, forming a swirling aura like an updraft around him.

His eyes blazed yellow! His hair stood on end! His entire being radiated overwhelming weight!

Dadi Shouhu!

An S-Class earth-element technique!

As long as the user touches the ground, they draw power from Mother Earth—enhancing physique and all other attributes!

Under this S-Class technique's boost, Wang Qi's aura surged again!

"Fight! Fight!!"

Wang Qi, wielding his battle sword, charged at Xu Jingming again!

CLANG!!

The sword and spear collided—this time, they were evenly matched!!

"I've held him off! Come on, let's see who's stronger!" Wang Qi's bold laughter echoed across the arena.

Xu Jingming's battle spirit ignited just as fiercely: "Victory will belong to my Mo Du Institute of Psychic Abilities!"

CRACKLE—

Xu Jingming pushed his SS-rank psychic ability, Daitian Divine Thunder, to its absolute limit!

Enhanced by the Thunder Extreme State, golden lightning forged a powerful aura!

The dark-gold Flowing Cloud Golden Spike Spear, saturated with lightning, now blazed with brilliant gold!

One wielding spear, the other sword, they became two phantom figures—gold and yellow—colliding in rapid combat!!

CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!...

Their speeds were so extreme that ordinary eyes could not track their movements—only the dense clashing of weapons could be heard.

Only psychics above fourth-rank could barely make out some motion.

For precise details, one had to rely on slow-motion replays from the holographic projection.

"Incredible spear technique! Truly master-level!"

"Both fist and spear techniques are master-level! Could Xu Jingming's comprehension really be this high?"

"Terrifying!"

"......"

Compared to the audience, the instructors clearly saw more details.

They also confirmed that Xu Jingming's spear technique had indeed reached master-level.

"His close-quarters combat is this powerful..."

In the Thunder Martial Arts Gym's spectator section, Headmaster Su Qingli frowned slightly.

This clashed with her preferred style of long-range annihilation...

The two fought fiercely, clashing head-on again and again—yet neither could defeat the other.

BOOM!!

After another collision, Wang Qi staggered back, standing firm and gasping heavily.

Xu Jingming also halted, not pressing the attack.

"My Earth Guardian can only last five minutes at most—beyond that, I can't sustain it. I must end this quickly."

Wang Qi's eyes locked onto Xu Jingming.

Before the match, he never imagined he'd be pushed this far against Xu Jingming.

"My psychic energy has drained over half, my stamina is weakening—and still, I haven't taken him down."

Xu Jingming also frowned slightly.

He had to admit, Wang Qi was an exceptionally stubborn opponent.

Both sensed the other was formidable—and every spectator in the stands held their breath.

They knew the decisive moment had arrived.

"Xu Jingming! If you had another year, I'd be no match for you!"

"But unfortunately, my three-year age advantage is my greatest strength."

Wang Qi's deep voice echoed through the entire stadium as he slowly raised his dark battle sword:

"I have a combat technique I've never shown—block it, and you win."

"Oh? Funny—I also have a combat technique I've never revealed. Block it, and you win."

Xu Jingming's lips curled slightly; golden lightning flickered faintly along the Flowing Cloud Golden Spike Spear.

"Good, good, good—let's see whose technique is stronger!"

Wang Qi stepped forward and launched a sudden charge!

"Mountain-Shattering, Earth-Splitting Slash!!"

WHOOSH—

A flash of blade-light, the sword—surrounded by razor-sharp blade qi—suddenly slashed down at Xu Jingming!!

Mountain-Shattering, Earth-Splitting Slash!

A top-tier S-rank Earth-element technique he'd only just learned recently!

The blade qi, condensed with Earth-element power, moved faster than three times the speed of sound!!

But Wang Qi's sword was fast—Xu Jingming's speed was faster!

Golden lightning suddenly engulfed the Flowing Cloud Golden Spike Spear, forming a unique, elegant, streamlined pattern.

"Lei Guan Demon-Slaying Spear!!!"

The spear, blazing with golden lightning, thrust forward with explosive force!!

A sharp premonition of death struck Wang Qi's heart the instant the spear was launched.

He seemed to hear the air around the spear wailing in agony.

As if the piercing, razor-sharp aura could not even be borne by the air itself!!

ZIIIIIT—

This sensation flashed through his mind—he had no time to react.

The spear, swift as lightning, slammed into his right chest!

Immediately, a thick, violent bolt of golden lightning pierced straight through his chest.

His Thick Earth Body, powerful Earth-element armor, and A-rank battle suit offered no resistance!

Only a charred hole, over ten centimeters in diameter, remained!!

PSHHH—

Wang Qi spat out a mouthful of blood; his half-cast S-rank top-tier technique flickered and died.

CLANG—the battle sword fell lifelessly to the ground.

"So... so fast a spear..."

Wang Qi stared wide-eyed, struggled to speak those words, then collapsed with a THUD!

The entire stadium fell silent—over sixty thousand spectators, and millions more watching live, stared in stunned awe.