High Martial Arts: Grinding for the Supreme Talent

Chapter 155: Chapter 155: Frenzied Humiliation

In the virtual hall, the large screen began a real-time broadcast.

[The seventh round of the Genius Tournament has officially begun!]

The announcement was formally made on the projected screen.

The IDs of all 32 remaining contestants moved, quickly forming a tournament bracket.

It was divided into 16 matches.

”The final round! We can finally see the matchups,” someone exclaimed.

[Yang Jian (Cang Province) VS Li Zehao (Imperial Capital)]

”Lin Qi’s opponent has been revealed!” someone shouted in surprise.

”It’s actually Li Zehao from the Imperial Capital! He’s ranked 21st on the Red List. Can Lin Qi win?” someone asked worriedly.

”We can watch the live broadcast now!”

Suddenly, the large projected screen in front of them split in two, showing separate views of the arena.

Two crimson pillars of light descended upon the wide arena floor.

”I didn’t expect a live broadcast. Now we can enjoy a battle between experts.”

Seeing this, many people perked up, their full attention fixed on the projected broadcast.

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「Red Dome Martial Arts Dojo, Top-Floor Office」

Hall Master Lu Wei, a man with a beefy face, Yue Feng, who wore a suit, and the elegant Director Sun were all present.

A large green screen was projected before them, also showing the final round of the Genius Tournament.

Their attention was focused on one particular match.

When he saw Lin Qi matched against Li Zehao, Lu Wei suddenly burst out laughing.

”This must be fate, pitting the two of them against each other.”

”It’s not such a coincidence. The headquarters likely arranged this intentionally to make them settle the score,” Yue Feng sneered.

”This is perfect. It lets Lin Qi crush Li Zehao head-on, so everyone can see the gap between them.”

”I wonder what excuse they’ll have to favor Li Zehao after he loses.”

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「Imperial Capital, Red Dome Martial Arts Dojo Headquarters」

Inside a small conference room.

Several men and women with powerful auras were gathered inside. Zhang Tai and the bald, middle-aged man were also seated among them.

On the black conference table, a holographic projection was playing the seventh round of the Genius Tournament.

”Everyone, I’ve called you all here today to watch Li Zehao’s performance.”

”To see if he truly deserves the title of an S-class genius!” the bald, middle-aged man said slowly.

”Understood!” someone replied with a smile.

However, when the crowd saw the two opponents...

”Could this Yang Jian be Lin Qi from Cang Province?” someone pointed out.

”It seems someone at headquarters wants them to have a direct confrontation,” a female voice said.

”Li Zehao will defeat Lin Qi and prove he is worthy of an S-level Contract!” Zhang Tai said slowly and earnestly.

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[Lin Qi, will you participate in the seventh round of the Genius Tournament? If you win, you will receive a mysterious grand prize!]

In his personal space, Lin Qi saw the pop-up message and, without a moment’s hesitation, clicked ”Yes.”

After selecting his combat gear, the space around him shifted, and he once again descended into the arena as a crimson pillar of light.

BOOM!!

The pillar of light dissipated. He saw a tall man walking out from the opposite side, dressed in a white combat suit and holding a Silver Spear.

He had a straight posture, stood one-point-nine meters tall, and was quite handsome. His expression was arrogant, a confident smile playing on his lips.

Like an eagle in the sky, he looked down upon his prey.

[Nickname: Li Zehao (Imperial Capital)]

[Red List Ranking: 21]

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A smile appeared on Lin Qi’s lips when he saw his opponent was Li Zehao.

”What a coincidence!!”

He wasn’t wearing a mask. His gaze was fixed on Li Zehao, like a man-eating tiger.

Li Zehao was amused when he saw his opponent. It was just some ”Yang Jian” from Cang Province, ranked a mere 25th.

It seemed victory was assured this time.

Looking at his opponent, he felt a strange sense of familiarity and spoke up.

”You’re from Cang Province too. Do you know Lin Qi?”

Lin Qi smiled. ”I am he.”

A vicious smile spread across Li Zehao’s face. ”So it’s you,”

”what a coincidence, you country bumpkin from Cang Province!”

”This battle will make you understand the gap between us.”

Lin Qi retorted with a deadpan expression, ”Clown.”

Li Zehao’s eyes widened as a nameless fury spread through him.

[The seventh round of the Genius Tournament is about to begin!]

[Countdown: 3, 2, 1...]

[The competition has officially begun!]

An emotionless, female AI voice announced the start of the competition!

”I’m going to crush you!!” Li Zehao snarled. His figure blurred into motion, like an eagle spotting its prey, and he charged forward, brandishing his Silver Spear.

He executed his Spear Technique. The opening move was like a meteor streaking across the night sky. The tip of the spear quivered, and once unleashed, it created a continuous series of phantoms.

Meteor Spear Technique—Dawn Technique!

The moment the competition was announced, Lin Qi didn’t move.

Instead, he planted his feet firmly on the ground. His spear moved from bottom to top, weaving a defensive circle as solid as a Pan Stone.

BANG!!

CLANG! CLANG!!

In an instant, the two clashed violently. Li Zehao’s spear launched a relentless barrage of attacks from all directions.

The Silver Spear and the Black Spear collided, sending sparks flying.

Countless spear shadows clashed fiercely in the air. Li Zehao moved like lightning, his spear striking like a meteor. A sky full of spear shadows enveloped Lin Qi, filled with endless killing intent, seemingly suppressing him completely.

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「Imperial Capital, Headquarters Conference Room」

Zhang Tai smiled. ”Li Zehao practices the Meteor Spear Technique. It’s from a Bronze Level Secret Manual with a five-star rating.”

”This Spear Technique focuses on ultimate speed. The strikes are as fast as meteors streaking through the void, aimed straight for the opponent’s vitals. They’re so fast, it’s impossible to block his assault.”

”This Lin Qi is clever, though. He knows he’s no match, so he immediately went on the defensive.”

”This fight was over before it even began!”

”Exactly. It looks like we can congratulate Li Zehao on his victory in advance.”

”I have some fine champagne here. We can all have a taste,” the bald, middle-aged man added with a laugh.

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「Red Dome Martial Arts Dojo, Hall Master’s Office」

When Yue Feng saw Lin Qi defending, a smile appeared on his face.

”Haha, it seems Lin Qi is quite fired up!”

”Is he planning to get his revenge in this fight?”

Lu Wei smiled as well. Both he and Yue Feng were High-Level Martial Artists of the Seventh Realm, with exceptionally high cultivation Realms.

After seeing Lin Qi’s combat prowess in the Practical Training Camp and comparing it to Li Zehao’s current Spear Technique, they already knew what was going on.

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「On the Red Realm Arena」

CLANG! CLANG!~~

Li Zehao attacked frantically, his muscles straining as he pushed his speed to the absolute limit.

His speed was astonishing. Fueled by rage, his Qi Blood surged, and the Power within his body flowed like a river, pouring out of him.

”Die!!”

”Not many can withstand my Meteor Spear Technique.”

Li Zehao’s expression was savage. The thought of Lin Qi’s defeat excited him.

But all he was met with was Lin Qi’s emotionless face.

CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!!

He continuously swung his Black Spear, its shaft humming as it danced and precisely blocked every single attack.

He was unfazed by the constant bursts of Power that tried to pierce his body like needles; his own Mountain-Splitting Power neutralized them all.

”Too slow, too slow, too slow!!”

”How do you even make a living being this slow?”

Lin Qi taunted, a Golden Light seeming to flicker in his eyes.

Every move of Li Zehao’s Spear Technique was crystal clear in his sight.

He now had a good grasp of Li Zehao’s level. His opponent’s Spear Technique Realm was decent, having already broken through to the Tier Two Initial Stage.

’Just a little worse than mine.’

’Which means the gap is enormous.’

”You’re courting death!!”

Li Zehao couldn’t stand Lin Qi’s taunts. Instantly enraged, he unleashed an even more terrifying assault.

WHOOSH!!

The Silver Spear in his hand tore through the air with a sharp whistle.

Seeing this, Lin Qi finally changed his spear form. His center of gravity sank, and pivoting on his waist, his spear drew a wide arc.

His muscles tensed, the Flow of Power circulated, and a majestic, immense force surged endlessly from his body.

He swung his Black Spear like a surging ocean wave as his Mountain-Splitting Power erupted.

Mountain Splitting Spear Technique—Raging Wave Sweep!

BANG!!

The silver and black spears clashed violently in mid-air, their strengths meeting along with the Flow of Power.

The moment they clashed, Li Zehao’s expression changed drastically. He felt a terrifying force travel up the shaft of his spear and into his arms.

The destructive Power ravaged his arms, making them vibrate intensely and instantly go numb.

BAM!!

His body was sent flying uncontrollably, smashing heavily onto the ground.

Lin Qi swung his spear and began to taunt him.

”Is that all...”

”Is that all you’ve got? I put in a little effort and you collapse.”

”With strength like that, how did you ever make it to 21st on the Red List?”

”You’re such a disappointment. An S-class genius? You think you’re worthy?!!”

Lin Qi looked at Li Zehao with contempt, his eyes filled with endless mockery.

”You’re dead!!”

Li Zehao’s face contorted as he stared at Lin Qi, his mind reeling in disbelief.

’How could this country bumpkin...’

His disbelief was accompanied by boundless rage.

”You dare to humiliate me?!”

With that, he brandished his spear again. The Silver Spear began to tremble as he madly gathered the Power in his body under his control, channeling it into the spear tip before releasing it with a roar.

His muscles bulged, the Flow of Power circulated, and he pushed everything to its absolute limit.

The Silver Spear thrust out, seeming to shuttle through space. Its tip flickered like a meteor as he stabbed out countless times in a single instant.

Meteor Spear Technique’s first Killing Technique—Meteor Chasing the Moon!

”Die!”

Li Zehao erupted with sudden, unbelievable speed, every move aimed directly at Lin Qi’s vitals.

Facing Li Zehao’s Killing Technique, Lin Qi moved as if he had anticipated it all. His figure flashed, and the Black Spear in his hand activated in the same instant.

He stomped his feet, power erupting from the ground up. His muscles tensed in unison, the Flow of Power circulating as he channeled it all into the tip of his spear.

For a moment, the shaft of the spear vanished, leaving only the sound of it whistling as it tore through the air.

All that could be seen was a blurry shadow of light.

The sharp spear tip shot forward in a straight line, piercing through countless spear moves. The air seemed to freeze, and Li Zehao’s speed slowed to a crawl.

The spear tip glinted with a cold light as it thrust forward in a straight line, just like a startled swan flashing past.

Drip Water Spear Skill’s third Killing Technique—Startled Swan Flash!

A smile appeared on Lin Qi’s lips.

’It’s already over!’

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