Chapter 79: The Weak Are Eliminated, the Strong Advance! (Please Follow!)
At the same time as the martial arts assessment.
Across the entire Tianhai City, the most elite group of geniuses nearly entered the Red Realm one after another to begin the martial arts assessment.
They all faced off against the “9”-rated examinee.
In the midterm assessment, countless individuals had fallen to his hands.
They all knew that if they defeated the “9”-rated examinee, they would become one of the top few.
Tianhai No. 1 High School
Virtual Assessment Room
A dashing figure swung his battle blade with one hand, his entire body seeming to transform into a whirlwind.
“9th-rated examinee, you’re already a thing of the past—my goal this time is the No. 10.”
“It’s time for you to rest!”
In the midst of battle, he moved with ease and still had the breath to speak.
With those words, he unleashed his blade, flooding the air with a storm of blade light, cold and lethal, shrouding all in killing intent.
“Puff~”
A flash of blade light—the 9th-rated examinee was instantly slashed across the throat and dissolved into nothingness.
…
In another assessment room, the situation was entirely different.
“Clang clang~”
Guo Heng swung his battle blade furiously, ignoring his own stamina, trading blows head-on with the examinee in brutal, direct clashes.
“Damn it, this guy’s strong—but this time, I’m killing you.”
“I’m aiming for a higher rank!”
As he spoke, Guo Heng exploded into full power, channeling all his strength into his blade and launching his ultimate technique.
Ultimate Technique—Shatter Gold Slash!
The 9th-rated examinee also unleashed his ultimate technique; the two clashed once more.
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No. 2 High School, Martial Arts Assessment Room
“Clang clang~”
The 9th-rated examinee, clad in white robes and wearing a mask that concealed his expression, showed no emotion despite prolonged failure.
He merely followed his programming, relentlessly thrusting his white spear from every angle.
Rock Barrier Surround!
Stone Disc Pressing Down!
Stone Mountain Encirclement!
“Boom boom!!”
Lin Qi’s expression remained calm; relying on the exquisite defensive techniques of the Stone Rock Spear Art, he fluidly shifted his spear, using the shaft to deflect the examinee’s heavy thrusts!
He used the spear tip to deflect sweeping strikes, making it impossible for the opponent to break through his defense.
Lin Qi watched the 9th-rated examinee’s spear techniques—he was intimately familiar with the Mountain Shatter Spear Art.
But his own mastery of the power application and technique didn’t match the opponent’s.
Yet the flaws hidden within the spear art, he knew better than anyone.
His gaze pierced like lightning; the examinee’s spear movements slowed in his eyes.
Countless methods surfaced in his mind!
Got it!
Lin Qi suddenly had an idea!
“Shhh shhh!!”
His spear technique abruptly shifted, revealing a glaring opening.
The examinee seized the fleeting opening, altered his spear technique, gathered all his strength into the spear, and brought it down with the weight of a collapsing mountain.
Ultimate Technique—Mountain Shatter Smash!
Lin Qi instantly changed his spear technique, shifting from his rock-solid stance to one of explosive speed.
Channeling his astonishing wrist strength, his arm muscles surged, the spear tip trembling as a torrent of spear shadows erupted—his speed reached its peak.
He thrust the spear with overwhelming, all-encompassing force.
Spear Art—Dripping Water Spear Art: Ultimate Technique—Torrential Downpour!
Lin Qi erupted suddenly, moving at his utmost speed, the spear slicing through the air, painting the sky with countless spear shadows.
The examinee was caught off guard.
He immediately swung his spear, forced to abandon his ultimate technique and switch to defense.
“Clang clang clang~~”
Countless spear shadows pierced the air; the two clashed again.
The exchange lasted only an instant—then crimson droplets of blood sprayed out.
The examinee’s chest had been slashed, leaving a wound—Lin Qi’s ultimate technique had landed, but only inflicted superficial damage.
Lin Qi felt no anger; his heart remained as calm as still water.
Attack again!
“Pum~”
After a powerful clash, the immense force knocked the examinee backward—he used Lin Qi’s momentum to create distance.
He stopped several meters away, then gathered strength once more, channeling power into his spear and thrusting forward.
Lin Qi’s lips curled upward—he’s fallen for it!!
He swung his spear, unleashing all his power in a single instant.
His entire body roared to life like an engine, blood surging, circulation accelerating, strength exploding from his core like a volcanic eruption, gathering at the spear tip.
Power surged continuously from his spine, traveling to his arms, muscles taut, veins bulging.
Lin Qi charged forward with a thunderous step, the spear tip like a furious dragon burrowing through earth, the shaft spinning wildly, creating swirling tornadoes of wind. The surrounding air compressed, shrieking as the spear pierced forward.
The spear thrust carried force capable of shattering a thousand jin—utterly tyrannical.
Mountain Shatter Spear Art: Ultimate Technique—Bursting Rock Drill!
The examinee, operated by AI, scanned the attack and sensed overwhelming danger.
Instantly, he activated his ultimate technique, channeling all his strength into the spear and thrusting forward with full force.
Mountain Shatter Spear Art: Ultimate Technique—Raging Tide Piercing Thrust!
“Boom!”
“Clang!”
Both ultimate techniques completed in an instant; in a shriek of wind, they collided, spear tips striking simultaneously.
The two spear tips met in midair—but victory was decided in the same instant.
!
The examinee’s spear tip felt an overwhelming force and shattered instantly.
In the next instant, before the examinee could react, Lin Qi’s hand remained terrifyingly steady—the spear shot forward in a straight line, spiraling through the opponent’s chest.
“Puff~”
The bloodied spear tip emerged; the shaft turned black-red, blood dripping steadily.
The room fell silent, save for the sound of dripping blood.
“It’s over!”
Lin Qi stared expressionlessly at the 9th-rated examinee, who instantly dissolved into nothingness within the room.
【9th-rated examinee deceased!】
The room’s AI voice announced the result without emotion.
Lin Qi’s spear wiped clean of blood.
He exhaled slowly, waiting quietly for his next battle.
The 9th-rated examinee was strong—if Lin Qi hadn’t mastered his third ultimate technique, he might not have defeated him.
Moments later, the light column reappeared, revealing a white figure.
The prominent number on its chest changed to “10.”
【Assessment Task: Defeat the 10th-rated examinee!】
Lin Qi gripped his spear tightly and began his next assessment.
…
“Ding!”
The virtual pod slowly opened; Yu Jing rose with a gloomy expression.
He had once again lost to the 9th-rated examinee.
He felt he had been so close to winning.
As he stood, he saw Qi Yuelin to his left, and suddenly remembered something—he immediately turned to the virtual pod on his right.
That was Li Zhou’s pod—it was still running; he hadn’t emerged yet, meaning he was still undergoing the martial arts assessment.
The fact that he hadn’t come out this long could mean only one thing.
Could he have already defeated No. 9 and moved on to No. 10?
Yu Jing’s expression grew even darker.
On the other side, Jiang Tao stood up from the virtual pod, shaking his head.
Yet, the smile on his lips was utterly impossible to suppress.
“Too bad—if I’d faced him again, I’d have won. I was just a little short.”
“But Lin Qi must be about the same as me. I practice the Heavy Mountain Blade Art—I can last longer and earn more points.”
Then he glanced at the neighboring virtual pod, still running.
The smile on his face froze instantly.
Is Lin Qi still taking the test?!
…
“Everyone’s out—only Li Zhou and… Lin Qi are still inside?” someone exclaimed.
Inside the virtual chamber, as seven candidates finished their tests,
everyone realized only Li Zhou and Lin Qi had not yet emerged.
“No way—Lin Qi’s this strong? He’s a monster!” Qiu Jie widened his eyes.
“I have a feeling the class ranking might shift dramatically this time,” Kang Feiyue suddenly said.
The others murmured in astonishment.
“They’re out!” someone shouted.
Two virtual pods opened one after the other, a second apart, as Li Zhou and Lin Qi stepped out.
Li Zhou was energetic, in good spirits.
He thought to himself: “I still have a long way to go for a perfect score—No. 10 was too strong for me.”
“But I’m still the top martial artist in No. 2 High.”
Yu Peng stepped forward and said, “Li Zhou, congratulations—you and Lin Qi were the last to finish.”
Li Zhou frowned: “Lin Qi and I finished at the same time?”
“That’s right!”
Hearing the confirmation, Li Zhou looked at Lin Qi, and an inexplicable sense of threat surged within him.
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