Chapter 667: Stepping stone! (Seeking monthly votes)

Amidst the host Sang Qing's loud announcement.

Tens of millions of spectators from the Lieyang civilization in the audience seats shouted in unison, like a raging storm.

"Yao Feng!!"

"Take down that Lin Qi who got lucky; you are the one who should have received the bye!"

"Destroy him!"

"..."

Contestant space.

Lin Qi stood up calmly from the intelligent seat beneath him.

"It's my turn to go on stage!"

"I estimate quite a few spectators want to see me lose this battle!"

After speaking, he was enveloped by a blue beam of light and teleported to the Ten Directions Blood Arena.

At the same time, at the Lieyang Star Galaxy's contestant seating area.

A burly man in black also slowly stood up; he grinned and said:

"It seems my luck is not bad; I actually got matched with Lin Qi."

"As long as I defeat him, there will definitely be a spot for me in the Top 10."

In the seats near him, other contestants spoke to congratulate him:

"Congratulations, Yao Feng!"

"You've gained the opportunity to defeat Lin Qi!"

"We await your good news!"

Yao Feng clenched his fists, revealing a confident smile, then was enveloped by a blue beam of light and also teleported to the arena.

At the same time, in the entire Lieyang Elder Elder Xing Yu, when the 9th round was underway, the number of ordinary people watching the live broadcast had exceeded a trillion.

The vast majority of them were frantically spamming Yao Feng's name in the bullet comments.

"Yao Feng, the third-ranked genius of our Lieyang civilization!"

"In our galaxy, he has defeated countless experts and is a genius who frequently appears in the news."

"And Lin Qi is just from a small civilization; I've never even heard of the Blue Star civilization."

"In this battle, Yao Feng will definitely win!"

Facing the endless bullet comments, the comments posted by Blue Star people were drowned out among them.

Above the wide Ten Directions Blood Arena.

"Whoosh, whoosh!!"

Two figures appeared out of thin air; Lin Qi had chosen his combat equipment, wearing black-gold battle armor with golden patterns embedded, emitting an edge.

Looking at Yao Feng opposite him.

This was his first time facing a genius from Lieyang Star; according to Dean Yaochen's data, Yao Feng was ranked 3rd on Lieyang Star and possessed powerful strength.

Lieyang Star was the hegemon of the Lieyang Elder Elder Xing Yu, and the top three geniuses all had the ability to compete for the Top 10.

His strength was not something Aidi Si could compare to.

Actually, he didn't want to get a bye, because he missed out on a battle to hone his martial arts skills.

Yao Feng was burly, his body over three meters tall, his muscles knotted, wearing black-red battle armor, his features rough, his shoulders broad.

He had a pair of palms the size of millstones, and at the same time, a large mouth; when he grinned, one could see sharp teeth.

The weapon he used was a dark red long staff, with earth-red patterns embedded on it.

A barbaric aura was released from his body, and the pressure shrouded every corner.

Lin Qi was more than a meter shorter than him, like a little dwarf.

Yao Feng looked at Lin Qi and revealed a smile:

"Lin Qi from the Triangulum Galaxy, lucky kid."

"You shouldn't have received a bye!"

"This spot belongs to our Lieyang Star!"

Lin Qi smiled after hearing this: "Is that so?"

"Are you questioning the level of the intelligent system?"

"According to your logic, Yao Yu shouldn't have received a bye either!"

Yao Feng was burning with anger after hearing this and whispered: "Shut your mouth!"

"Yao Yu's name is not something you are qualified to evaluate."

"I will defeat you in the shortest possible time!"

Lin Qi smiled disdainfully: "I don't believe it!"

【Countdown:... 3, 2, 1】

【Match 1 officially begins!】

Just as the two were communicating, the intelligent voice also announced.

Yao Feng's eyes instantly lit up, and a fire-red light emerged.

On the surface of his body, three layers of patterns emerged, one layer earth-yellow, two layers red.

One earth-attribute ability, two fire-attribute abilities.

He had awakened abilities of two different attributes.

A scorching and thick aura was released from his body, just like magma after a volcanic eruption, hot and steady.

At the same time, in the air, scorching power was added to his body, causing the temperature in the air to rise continuously.

Yao Feng revealed an excited smile, strode out, opened his large mouth, and roared:

"Die!"

His three-meter-tall body suddenly sprinted, like a lion galloping on the grassland.

Dark red Golden Gangjin surged onto the long staff, like blood.

"Sss~"

The explosive sound of the heavy long staff tearing through the air suddenly exploded; the Golden Gangjin surging from the three-meter-tall Yao Feng was like magma-like flames.

He swung the dark red long staff in his hand, carrying a scorching heat wave as he pressed toward Lin Qi.

At the same time, a scorching dark red domain was released with him as the center; the power of the Law of Fire caused the temperature to soar.

Lin Qi felt a fatal sense of oppression; this was something Aidi Si never possessed.

Such an opponent could not be underestimated.

"Hum hum!"

At the same time, a strong edge was released from his body.

Dazzling golden light made him shoot out like a golden lightning bolt, and a steady stream of power surged from his body.

The Law of Metal in the air descended, adding to his body, the domain was released, confronting Yao Feng.

Blood surged, veins bulged all over his body; facing the dark red long staff that was smashing down heavily.

Lin Qi was like a fierce tiger swinging its claws, the great spear flicked up; under the enhancement of the Law of Metal, the great spear vibrated at high frequency.

"Bang!"

The moment the golden glow of the spear tip and the staff shadow collided, sparks flew like fireflies, and the alloy ground was also scorched with charred marks by the splashed Golden Gangjin.

At the same time, there were also cutting marks left by the strong edge.

The moment of collision, the terrifying force squeezed, setting off an energy storm.

"Your strength is nothing more than this!"

Yao Feng sneered, causing the air to hum, while Lin Qi also frowned.

He only felt terrifying power transmitted from the spear body, like a super volcano descending from the sky, smashing down heavily.

Scorching and thick, a dual sense of pain.

"Such strong power!"

Lin Qi had to admit in his heart that Yao Feng was worthy of being the third-ranked genius of Lieyang Mountain; his strength was indeed terrifying.

The staff technique was heavy and carried explosive power like flames, making his arms feel a burning sensation.

"Come again!"

Yao Feng roared, the dark red long staff burst with red patterns, the Law of Fire fused with Golden Gangjin, washing out like magma.

The long staff carried magma, one layer after another, each staff strike carrying heavy and explosive force.

"Clang, clang!!"

Lin Qi's eyes shone with golden light, his whole body's edge was also released, Golden Gangjin wrapped around the great spear like liquid metal, and the edge in the air continuously cut through the scorching magma.

The Five Styles of Golden Edge were released from Lin Qi's hands, clashing head-on with Yao Feng's pure force.

"Bang, bang!!"

The head-on collision of the Law of Metal and the Law of Fire.

The whole area was shrouded in heat waves and edges, and the energy storm covered every corner.

The alloy ground also became charred, accompanied by countless weapon scratches.

In the high-level virtual world, in the Lieyang Star viewing area.

A high-level figure emitting a thick aura couldn't help but say:

"Yao Feng's strength is not bad; he is a very excellent descendant; he has awakened fire and earth abilities."

"And he has comprehended the Law of Fire, combining the burning of fire with the thickness of earth, cooperating with exquisite staff techniques, complementing each other perfectly."

"Yao Feng's strength, even in previous sessions, is extremely excellent."

"If it weren't for Yao Yu and Yao Xi, he wouldn't be ranked third."

"If he could comprehend the Law of Earth, combine the two Laws, and perform spear techniques, his combat power would also increase significantly!"

A lazy female voice also rang out:

"Lin Qi from the Triangulum Galaxy, his strength is also quite good, able to resist Yao Feng's attacks head-on."

"Able to be selected by the system for a bye, he also has some tricks up his sleeve."

"But it's a pity he met Yao Feng; his application of Laws is not strong enough; wanting to defeat Yao Feng is very difficult!"

"Yaochen, Lin Qi is a student of your Lieyang Dao Academy; do you have anything you want to say?"

The female voice mentioned Yaochen, and everyone looked at Yaochen sitting in the corner.

Being watched, Yaochen said calmly:

"Both of their strengths are quite good!"

"Currently, Yao Feng has the upper hand, but Lin Qi is not weak either; who wins and who loses, just keep watching and you'll know."

Someone teased: "So you favor Lin Qi, Yaochen!"

"If Lin Qi is eliminated, then you'll be embarrassed."

Other high-level figures laughed after hearing this.

And Yaochen didn't care at all; there was one thing he didn't say: in his view, Yao Feng couldn't win against Lin Qi.

In the contestant space, top experts were also paying attention to this battle.

"Yao Feng has the upper hand!"

"In previous battles, his fierce and explosive staff technique completely crushed his opponents in suppression; no opponent could turn defeat into victory." "The current Yao Feng looks unstoppable!"

"Lin Qi is completely suppressed!"

"His control of the power of Laws is still not strong enough!"

Top experts like Yao Yu, Yu Miaozhen, and Samuel all expressed their views.

At the Triangulum Galaxy contestant seating area.

Jiang Tao became nervous and said:

"Brother Lin Qi must win!"

Sun Sheng grinned on the side: "This Yao Feng is indeed powerful; using the same staff technique, he is stronger than me!"

"I don't know what this kid Lin Qi is doing; with his style, he should have crushed his way through."

"I don't believe that with his talent, both at the peak of the Yu Kong Realm, he can't beat Yao Feng."

Li Tianxing also said: "Lin Qi might have other ideas!"

"After all, from the time he comprehended Laws until now, the time is too short; his application of Laws is still relatively unfamiliar!"

Jiang Miaoyin suddenly said: "Could Brother Lin Qi be honing his Laws?"

Jiang Tao nodded: "This is very much like Brother Lin Qi's style!"

"His goal is the Top 10; even if he passes the 9th round, there is still the 10th round; he should be preparing for the final round!"

Everyone nodded; they had great confidence in Lin Qi.

"Look, the situation is about to change." The God of War said.

Everyone looked at the arena again, only to find that the situation of the battle began to change.

Above the Ten Directions Blood Arena.

"Bang, bang!!"

"Too weak, too weak!"

Yao Feng's three-meter-tall burly body, the aura on his body became increasingly scorching.

His whole person was already boiling with blood, immersed in the abusive battle.

His blood surged, power surged continuously, and the power of the staff technique he swung became stronger and stronger.

Staff shadows were heavy, the heat wave of air vibration distorted the space, and the Law of Fire was continuously mobilized in the staff technique.

"Bang, bang"

And Lin Qi opposite him had a calm expression; facing the attack, he still swung the great spear, the force field as thick as ever.

Although he was beaten back step by step.

No matter what attack, he could carry it.

At the same time, his eyes bloomed with golden light, and golden secret patterns appeared in his pupils.

In his line of sight, Yao Feng's attack trajectories were all different, and the Law of Fire was flexibly mobilized.

Confrontation head-on is a completely different feeling from watching from the sidelines.

At the same time, a large amount of insight emerged from his mind, golden threads in the air emerged, continuously combining, circling around his body.

Following the trajectory of the spear tip, the Law of Metal changed continuously.

"So that's it!"

Lin Qi was happy in his heart; with this battle against Yao Feng, his application of the power of Laws had improved by another level.

"Go to hell!"

Suddenly Yao Feng shouted, the lava Golden Gangjin on the dark red long staff surged by a large margin; he held the long staff high with both hands, like magma pouring down from the sky.

The scorching power was released with a bang!

Seeing this, Lin Qi swung the great spear violently, setting up a golden protective shield.

Killing move—Iron Prison!

The newly comprehended mobilization method, surrounding the shield.

"Break for me!"

Yao Feng's face became ferocious, as if he were going to destroy the world, smashing down the long staff, colliding with the shield.

"Bang!!!"

A deafening loud noise rang out on the arena, and the fierce force caused the alloy ground under Lin Qi's feet to begin to show spiderweb-like cracks.

The surrounding ground was covered with weapon marks, as well as charred black from high-temperature scorching.

From the audience's perspective, the golden sphere was receiving the violent scorching magma impact.

The golden protective shield was like broken glass, shattering with a bang.

"Bang!"

But the moment it shattered, a terrifying shockwave was produced, and dazzling golden light shrouded the arena.

Yao Feng continued to swing the great spear, his spirit locking onto Lin Qi within.

At the same time, a wisp of golden light shot out from beneath him, like lightning in the night sky, arriving in an instant.

Making him feel a strong sense of danger, his body deviated.

"Pfft~"

Killing move—Instant Shadow Thousand Rays!

The golden light pierced through his shoulder, and intense stabbing pain surged into his heart.

Lin Qi was shocked; his killing move was actually dodged.

But even if it was dodged, it couldn't change the final outcome.

His wrist exerted force, all the cells in his body were mobilized, the Law of Metal fused into his body, and the cells boiled.

His body spun the spear body at high speed and stabbed out!

"Not good!"

Yao Feng widened his eyes, the dark red long staff in his hand, the round staff head stabbed out!

"Clang!"

The moment of collision, the staff head was stabbed by the spear tip, the flat staff head showed cracks and shattered with a bang.

The staff head shattered, and Lin Qi's spear tip presented a spiral penetration, deviated from the trajectory, and continued to stab out!

In Yao Feng's widened eyes, it pierced through his neck.

A large blood hole appeared on Yao Feng's neck, blood splattered, and his vitality faded rapidly.

The Law of Metal cut through Yao Feng's internal organs, thoroughly destroying his vitality.

"It should end!"

Lin Qi said with a calm expression.

Yao Feng could only widen his eyes, staring fixedly at Lin Qi, and finally turned into nothingness and dissipated.

【Match 1: Lin Qi (Triangulum Galaxy) wins!】

"It's over!"

"Dear audience friends, let us congratulate contestant Lin Qi; after a fierce battle, he successfully defeated contestant Yao Feng under suppression, successfully advanced to the 10th round, and successfully won a Top 20 spot!"

"Clap, clap!!"

"Lin Qi!!"

Under the announcement of the host Sang Qing, a burst of applause and cheers erupted from the audience seats.

They were all spectators from the Blue Star civilization and the Liuren civilization.

All the contestants of the Liuren civilization had now been eliminated, and they could only support Blue Star.

"Awesome!"

Dean Liu waved his fists excitedly, especially when seeing the gazes of other civilizations, he became even more excited.

"Yao Feng actually lost; what happened in the last round, how did Lin Qi manage to kill Yao Feng with two consecutive moves."

"Worthy of being the genius recognized by the system for a bye; his strength is indeed extraordinary."

"Ordinary geniuses can no longer stop his pace."

"..."

In the high-level seating area, the high-level figures of Lieyang Star all made surprised sounds:

"Truly peculiar, Lin Qi actually won!"

"It seems the final counter-kill, the connection of the three moves, was like flowing clouds and water, every timing was just right, and the power of the killing move was also extremely strong."

"This is his true strength!"

"It's not unjust for Yao Feng to lose to him; he is still quite a bit behind!"

"Lin Qi being able to get a bye is not an accident; his strength was underestimated!"

Listening to the discussions of other high-level figures, Yaochen revealed a smile; Lin Qi had finally risen.

He now also displayed top-tier combat power.

Making people look forward to his subsequent battles.

Contestant space.

The burly Yao Feng was teleported back to the intelligent seat.

His figure was hunched, as if he were no longer three meters tall.

"How could I lose?"

Whether it was on Lieyang Mountain or in the Universe Martial Arena, he won more and lost less, and hadn't even lost a few matches.

But just now, he actually lost to someone from a small civilization.

A turbid breath accumulated in his chest, unable to be vented.

And other geniuses of Lieyang Star were also discussing heatedly.

"It seems Yao Feng's luck is not good; he actually lost!"

"It's not carelessness; he really couldn't beat him!"

"What a pity, only Yao Yu and Yao Xi are left!"

And the strongest genius Yao Yu also said:

"Yao Feng is not Lin Qi's opponent; come again, I estimate it would be the same result; don't underestimate him!"

Others also nodded; this genius from a small civilization was indeed extraordinary.

He used one battle to prove his strength, and the price was Yao Feng becoming his stepping stone.

At the same time, other galaxies also launched intense discussions.

"Lin Qi's strength is not weak; he is stronger than Yao Feng!"

"But that's as far as it goes; when he gets matched with me in the next round, it will be time for him to be eliminated!"

However, there were still strongest geniuses from top forces who felt they could defeat Lin Qi.

After all, no matter how strong Yao Feng was, he was only the third-ranked genius of Lieyang Star, not the strongest.

Among the Triangulum tribe, Mo Long, who had ink-colored horns on his head and a burly figure, looked at the victorious Lin Qi and fell into silence.

Beside him, Luo Lin sighed:

"Mo Long, it seems Lin Qi's strength has already surpassed us."

"Yao Feng, who defeated you, was defeated by Lin Qi!"

Mo Long couldn't speak, and had to admit:

"I indeed underestimated Lin Qi!"

"His strength is indeed powerful!"

Feng Hao, who had golden horns on his head, also frowned: "If it were me, wanting to defeat Lin Qi would also be very difficult."

"He is a genius stronger than Russell."

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 668 =====