Chapter 299: Battle Against Xiang Long (Seeking Monthly Votes)

At the same time, a terrifying pressure erupted from Cheng Lei's body, enveloping Mu Hong.

Mu Hong was also not polite, tit for tat; a terrifying pressure also erupted from his body, like a giant wolf.

"Hoo~"

The pressure from the two erupted, setting off gusts of wild wind.

Everyone felt a strong pressure enveloping them, feeling extremely uncomfortable.

"Stop it, all of you! What do you want to do!!"

At this time, only Liu Yuanzhang was seen shouting loudly; a terrifying mental fluctuation was released from his body, sounding like a bell.

Making everyone feel dizzy in their heads.

Lin Qi looked at Liu Yuanzhang in surprise. Such strong mental power!

Mu Hong and Cheng Lei also had to restrain their aura.

Liu Yuanzhang also questioned loudly: "This is the Firmament Base, Cheng Lei, what do you want to do?"

Cheng Lei also felt as if his mind had been pricked by a needle; he looked at Liu Yuanzhang, still shaken.

The other party's mental power was so strong that it made him feel shocked!

Everyone also personally experienced the terrifying pressure on the Eighth Realm martial artist, feeling lingering fear.

Teacher Yi Wei also spoke up at this time:

"Don't be angry, both of you. It's not that there is no solution to this kind of thing!"

Cheng Lei and Mu Hong then sat back down.

Yi Wei, seeing this, also explained:

"In previous years, there have been situations of the same evolution method, so the school has also introduced corresponding regulations."

"Battle!" Wan Ming said!

"That's right, it's battle. Whoever wins gets to go in and observe the corpse first. It's that simple."

After Yi Wei finished speaking, he pointed to two virtual cabins not far from everyone.

"The virtual cabins are already prepared. The two students can directly enter the Red Realm and enter battle mode."

After hearing Yi Wei finish the rules, Cheng Lei immediately grinned.

Mu Hong suddenly spoke up: "I think one point was missed. Lin Qi hasn't awakened; he has no special abilities."

"Xiang Long's special ability should be prohibited from being used."

After Yi Wei heard this, he inquired with his intelligent lifeform, then nodded and said:

"According to the regulations, if it is a battle between an ordinary person and an awakened genius, the use of special abilities can be prohibited."

Xiang Long also looked at Lin Qi and said in a deep voice: "I won't use special abilities, and you cannot use small divine powers either!"

Liu Yuanzhang and Mu Hong furrowed their brows. Not being able to use small divine powers made the situation very unfavorable for Lin Qi.

"Fine, I won't use my minor divine ability!"

At this moment, Lin Qi finally spoke. He looked calm, his gaze sharp as he stared at Xiang Long!

"Lin Qi...?" Mu Hong asked, puzzled.

Lin Qi said earnestly, "Master, trust me!"

The intense confidence Lin Qi radiated left Mu Hong stunned.

Liu Yuanzhang also chimed in from the side, "Trust Lin Qi!"

Upon hearing that Lin Qi would not use his minor divine ability, the bald Cheng Lei immediately laughed:

"Don't bother trusting him. Without his minor divine ability, he's effectively cutting off one of his own arms. What is he going to use to beat my disciple?"

Xiang Long walked confidently toward the virtual pod, and Lin Qi entered the one beside him.

The two logged into the Red Realm, selected the duel mode, and Xiang Long took the initiative to send a link invitation.

Lin Qi chose to accept, and a moment later, he disappeared from his personal space.

In the living room, Yi Wei projected a massive screen, which displayed a wide and bright arena.

Two crimson pillars of light descended onto the arena.

"The situation is very unfavorable for Lin Qi right now. Why would he refuse to use his minor divine ability?"

Wan Ming said, not quite understanding.

"Unfavorable? Lin Qi is doomed to lose. Does he really think that without his minor divine ability, he's on the same level as us?"

Shen Zhenzhen said with disdain.

"That's right, he's finished!"

The bald Cheng Lei burst into loud laughter, deliberately looking at the black-clad Mu Hong.

Mu Hong's expression darkened as he spoke:

"If Lin Qi loses, it's normal, after all, he hasn't awakened."

"But what if Xiang Long loses?"

"What would happen then?"

Once these words were spoken, Cheng Lei's expression sank, but he immediately laughed confidently again: "My disciple Xiang Long cannot possibly lose."

Red Realm Arena

"Boom!!"

On the ground of the wide arena, two crimson pillars of light descended, and two figures slowly walked out from within.

Xiang Long was tall and broad-shouldered, wearing a golden combat suit and holding a large golden spear in his hand.

His entire body radiated the fierce aura of a tiger descending a mountain.

He brandished the golden spear in his hand, looked at Lin Qi—who was wearing a black combat suit and holding a black spear opposite him—and revealed a smile:

"Without your minor divine ability, you are nothing!"

"I am not some trash like Han Zhen!"

Lin Qi also said calmly: "The same goes for you. Without your special ability, you are nothing!"

【The battle is about to begin!】

【Countdown: 3, 2, 1...】

【The competition officially begins!】

Above the arena, the voice of the smart system rang out.

"Boom!"

"Die!"

Xiang Long shouted, golden light seemingly shooting from his eyes. He stomped his feet, exerted force instantly, and lunged forward with a violent stomp.

A fierce aura was released from his body, like a tiger descending a mountain.

It was as if a Golden Gangjin Tiger had awakened within him.

The golden spear in his hand also released a golden radiance, covering the shaft and the tip. A terrifying sharpness was released from the spear.

He swung the spear, injecting his force into it, and slashed down with the weight of Mount Tai.

It was as if countless blades were merging with a gale, spreading outward. "Swish~"

Instantly, Lin Qi's figure also moved, his muscles exploding as he stepped forward like lightning.

The black spear in his hand also swung violently, its aura majestic and extremely similar to Xiang Long's.

He could feel the blade-like wind, as if actual blades were sweeping across his face.

Ordinary skin would be instantly sliced open by such wind, especially the exposed skin.

In his eyes, Xiang Long radiated a sharp edge, just like a keen blade.

This was the opponent's special ability in action.

However, he was not panicked. A terrifying amount of force erupted from his body, injecting into the spear. He gripped it with both hands and, in an instant, parried the strike.

"Whoosh~"

The spear shaft hummed, tearing through the air.

!

The two sides closed the distance in a single breath, and their spears collided instantly.

"Bang!!"

The moment the spear tips collided, the air exploded, and the force blasted out, forming a shockwave that spread outward.

The moment they clashed, Lin Qi frowned, feeling a massive force twisting through the spear shaft and into his arms.

He was very familiar with this force; it was the Mountain-Shaking Force!

Like him, Xiang Long practiced the "Mountain-Shaking Spear Art."

Not only was their evolution method the same, but the spear technique manual they practiced was also identical.

Furthermore, due to the opponent's special ability, his force was endowed with unique characteristics.

An extremely sharp characteristic that enhanced the destructive power of his force.

Lin Qi felt a stinging pain in his arms, as if blades were cutting through his muscles.

It was both numb and painful; some muscles were instantly torn, and the destructive power of the force was magnified significantly.

The powerful force made his body unable to help but retreat.

The tyrannical force, combined with the sharp characteristic of the special force, allowed them to unleash astonishing damage when merged.

In an instant, Lin Qi could judge that Xiang Long was a significant cut above Han Zhen.

Just like the rankings, Han Zhen was rightfully in last place; his strength was too weak.

At the same time, the confident Xiang Long's expression changed slightly, as he also felt a terrifying force coming from his arms.

His special force dispersed Lin Qi's Mountain-Shaking Force.

But the pure physical force could not be neutralized, leaving his arms numb and forcing him to retreat repeatedly from the impact.

"Tap, tap!!"

He stopped after retreating four or five steps, and Lin Qi, opposite him, did the same, though he retreated two steps further.

In the first round of the collision, the two sides seemed evenly matched.

They looked at each other and swung their spears again to launch an attack.

The people in front of the screen were also plunged into surprise.

"They're actually evenly matched. This Lin Qi's physical fitness is truly astonishing!" Wan Ming widened his eyes.

"I've seen Xiang Long's strength before; he's absolutely powerful, and he practices the 'Golden Gangjin Tiger Evolution Method.' Strength is his forte."

"Lin Qi hasn't even awakened, yet his strength is actually on par with him."

The others fell silent as well.

The physical talent Lin Qi was displaying now was too astonishing.

Aside from not having awakened a special ability, they no longer had any advantage over Lin Qi.

Pei Jiu and Yu Zhuoran also frowned at the same time.

Xiang Long had always been the perennial third place of the Tenth Academy; although he wasn't as good as them, he wasn't weak either.

"Xiang Long and Lin Qi are really similar; both practice the 'Golden Gangjin Tiger Evolution Method' and the 'Mountain-Shaking Spear Art.'"

Xia Lian suddenly spoke up.

When the others heard this, they realized it was indeed the case.

"But even if the difference in physical fitness isn't large, Xiang Long's advantage should be very significant!"

"He awakened the special ability 【Golden Sharpness】."

"It's completely different from special abilities like 【Diamond】 that focus on defense. 【Golden Sharpness】 provides an exaggerated boost to physical strength; it is the ultimate in power!"

"Even if it's restricted, his source energy force becomes a special force, as if it has been imbued with a layer of sharp characteristics."

"The damage of the force is greatly increased; it's one of the most exaggerated boosts among all forces."

"It also deals the most damage to the body; he's a melee killing god. If Lin Qi continues to go head-to-head, his body will be the first to collapse."

Wan Ming suddenly analyzed.

"Haha, that's natural. Everyone, just watch how Xiang Long wins." Cheng Lei also burst into laughter.

Although the others were on Lin Qi's side in their hearts, they couldn't refute Wan Ming's words.

Liu Yuanzhang remained calm and said to Mu Hong: "Just keep watching!"

"The battle has only just begun!"

"It's easy to flip over if you get happy too early. I've seen that happen too many times."

Mu Hong nodded: "I understand!"

So the two continued to watch the battle on the screen.

Red Realm Arena

"Whoosh~"

Waves of force and wind swept out. Xiang Long and Lin Qi swung their spears again, their muscles, bones, and tendons all exerting force at once.

A massive amount of force condensed and poured into the spears, which they swung out fiercely.

The two's fighting styles were extremely similar, and they practiced the same evolution method and spear technique manual.

They had both chosen to go head-to-head!

Both were extremely confident in their own strength and wanted to crush their opponent head-on.

"Bang!!"

The two sides collided again, the air vibrating and kicking up waves of invisible force.

(End of chapter)