High Martial Arts: Grinding for the Supreme Talent

Chapter 345: Chapter 345: Against Havier

On the giant Pyramid, the virtual avatars representing Lin Qi and Havier began their face-off on the second level.

”Next, let’s welcome our two contestants to the stage!” Xu Wenji shouted.

CLAP! CLAP!!

Thunderous applause once again erupted from the stands.

”Lin Qi!!”

”Havier!!”

In the stands, millions of spectators wildly shouted the names of the contestants they supported, their voices echoing to the heavens.

In the White Eagle Federation’s spectator section.

”Havier, defeat Lin Qi from Xia Country, and the championship is yours.”

”In all the past tournaments, this is something only a handful of geniuses have ever accomplished.”

”If you win the championship, every new student at the academy for years to come will know your name and learn of your great achievements.”

Levin Madison, who was Black, said seriously.

The well-built and handsome Havier smiled upon hearing this.

”That sounds pretty good!”

He slowly rose to his feet, a confident smile on his face as he said:

”Then this championship is as good as mine!”

VMMMM!!

As soon as he spoke, he was enveloped in a crimson light and shot out, descending upon the ruined arena.

On the other side.

In the Xia Country spectator section, Lin Qi also rose slowly, looked around at everyone, and spoke with conviction:

”The championship will belong to Xia Country!”

Every word was a promise. He was determined to win the championship of this Global Freshman Tournament.

After speaking, he transformed into a pillar of crimson light and descended upon the arena alongside the other pillar of light.

BOOM!!

In the ruined arena.

The pillars of crimson light began to dissipate amidst gusts of fierce wind.

Two tall figures were revealed.

WHOOSH~

Havier studied his opponent. The man wore a form-fitting black Combat Suit that highlighted his streamlined build. Although he wasn’t as tall as Havier...

...every muscle in his body seemed to hold terrifying power, all of it condensed into pure, essential strength.

He was like a dormant tiger that had just awoken.

Waves of terrifying Evil Qi swirled around his body.

’Lin Qi of Xia Country is just an Unawakened S-class Talent.’

’And yet, he’s managed to defeat one strong enemy after another, easily taking down both Awakened S-class Talents and even SS-level Talents.’

’He even took down Victor and his Little Divine Power with no trouble. My own fight against Yu Zhuoran was far more difficult!’

’This is a more dangerous opponent than Yu Zhuoran.’

Havier’s expression grew solemn, and he tightened his grip on the Silver Spear in his hand.

At the same time, Lin Qi was also observing his opponent in the finals—Havier Wright!

He was about the same height as Lin Qi, just under two meters tall, with a powerful, streamlined physique and sharp, handsome features.

He had long golden hair and radiated a brilliant aura.

He wore a white Combat Suit and held a silver long spear in one hand.

The air temperature around him began to rise as soon as he appeared.

Lin Qi had to admit, his opponent’s presence was incredibly powerful and dazzling. He perfectly fit the image of a Top-Level Talent that countless Martial Artists dreamed of being.

”Lin Qi, welcome to the finals!”

”This year’s champion will be decided between us.”

”Do you think you can win?”

Havier asked with a smile.

Lin Qi replied calmly, ”I can.”

”My goal from the very beginning has been the championship!”

”So I hope you’ll use your full strength to defeat me. Don’t leave yourself with any regrets!”

His words were filled with immense confidence.

Havier was stunned. ’This guy is even more confident in his strength than I am!’

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

[The finals have officially begun!]

Above the arena, Xu Wenji’s voice rang out.

”Ladies and gentlemen, the final match has officially begun!”

As soon as his voice fell, the bullet comments on the big screen began to scroll by frantically.

”Havier for champion!!”

”Crush that Xia Country guy and take the championship that belongs to our White Eagle Federation!”

”White Eagle Federation will win!”

”We need a champion!”

The bullet comments and cheers from Xia Country were just as loud.

With Yu Zhuoran’s defeat, all their hopes were now pinned on Lin Qi.

Lin Qi not only had to avenge Yu Zhuoran, but also win the championship.

”Lin Qi will win!!”

”Xia Country’s champion!!”

”Lin Qi, just do what you always do! Beat Havier and take the championship!”

Amidst the roaring cheers, millions of pairs of eyes were fixed on the two men in the arena.

As were the eyes of the opponents Lin Qi had previously defeated:

Prapa and Sula of Tailande; Li Hexuan of the Silla Kingdom; Moriyama Ayane and Miyamoto Genichiro of Japan; Levin Madison of the White Eagle Federation; and Victor Christopher of the Silver Fur Bear Country...

They were all watching what might be the most exciting match of the entire Global Freshman Tournament.

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In the ruined arena, the atmosphere was taut with tension. A battle could erupt at any second.

SWOOSH~

Havier’s expression turned grave. A scorching aura burst from his body, like a giant, flaming bird crying out to the sky.

An intense pressure bore down on Lin Qi!

It was his Intermediate Source Energy Technique—the ”Red Flame Bird Evolution Technique.”

Havier was the first to attack.

His body shot forward like a streak of white light. With a flick of his wrist, the tip of his spear glinted coldly as red Power coated its shaft.

His Power wasn’t a deep crimson like Han Zhen’s, but a white-red Power that shone with a white light.

This was the unique Power formed by his Special Ability: [Light].

The surrounding air grew scorching hot. He and his spear merged into one, becoming like a ray of rainbow light.

”Rainbow Transformation Spear Technique”—Rainbow Rise!

He was so fast he was almost a blur, the cold glint of his spear stabbing straight for Lin Qi’s throat.

At that exact moment, Lin Qi moved, streaking through the air like a bolt of black Lightning.

At the same time, his own aura erupted. Provoked by the Red Flame Bird, the Platinum Evil Tiger had also awakened.

A massive amount of Evil Qi enveloped Lin Qi’s body, as if adding another layer of special power.

The Black Great Spear in his hand trembled as he unleashed his formidable physical strength, executing the ”Mountain Shaking Spear Technique.”

He gripped the great spear with both hands, its black shaft like a thick iron pillar.

VMMMM!

Immense Power surged into it, making the spear’s shaft hum as it met Havier’s incoming spear with unstoppable momentum.

CLANG~

With a crisp ring, the two spears met. Both were Top-Level Talents whose Spear Technique had broken through to the Tier Three Mid-stage; their control over their weapons was flawless.

Tip to tip, the force and Power from both sides erupted from that single point of contact.

Lin Qi felt a scorching, piercing Power instantly travel up the shaft of his spear and spread throughout his body.

Havier’s Power seemed to be enhanced in some way, making it pervasive and as fast as a beam of light!

’So fast!’

Lin Qi was inwardly alarmed. He had thought Miyamoto Genichiro was fast, like a living Gale.

But he paled in comparison to Havier, who was even faster—like a beam of light.

An Ordinary contestant wouldn’t have been able to block that spear at all; they would have been run through and killed instantly!

’Such incredible strength!’

At the same time, Havier frowned. The moment their spear tips met, he felt as if he had stabbed a steel pillar that had been tempered a thousand times.

VMMMM!

The vast Power made his spear hum, and more than half of his Rainbow Transformation Power was dispersed.

THUD! THUD!!

The overwhelming force sent him staggering back five or six steps before he could fully dissipate the momentum!

Each of his steps left a deep footprint in the ground.

’This strength is even greater than Yu Zhuoran’s!’

Havier frowned. The information he’d gathered indicated that both Yu Zhuoran and Lin Qi were well-balanced Martial Artists.

But now it was clear that Lin Qi was indeed stronger than Yu Zhuoran. The force of that one blow had left his arms numb.

’I have to press my advantage in speed!’

Seeing that Lin Qi hadn’t retreated a single step, Havier made an instant decision.

He unleashed his Body Technique, transforming into a streak of light as he once again brandished his silver long spear and executed the ”Rainbow Transformation Spear Technique.”

The tip of his spear vibrated, and his Power left his body—Power Separation. The unique Power condensed into illusory spear phantoms, stabbing toward Lin Qi like countless rays of rainbow light.

”Rainbow Transformation Spear Technique”—Rainbow Sweep!

Lin Qi swung his Black Great Spear with ease. Each of Havier’s thrusts was as fast as a ray of rainbow light.

The speed was incredible; a single misjudgment would result in a bloody hole appearing on one’s body in an instant.

Lin Qi released his Mountain Shaking Power and executed his Spear Technique, his spear tip vibrating as he thrust out with precision.

CLANG! CLANG!!

The two began to fight at close range, their long spears clashing.

Havier radiated light, transforming into a flowing streak. His spear technique was fierce and swift, his body shooting forward like a beam of light!

Some of the other contestants could only see streaks of white phantoms.

Lin Qi’s style, however, was as fierce and domineering as ever.

His Spear Technique didn’t seem as fast as Havier’s, but he was able to accurately block every single strike.

Their styles were completely different, and the state of the battle was not at all what most people had expected.

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In the Xia Country spectator section.

”Brother Qi is amazing! He’s seeing through and countering every single one of Havier’s moves.”

”He can’t land a single hit!” Wan Ming said in surprise.

Although the fight was spectacular, it wasn’t going the way they had imagined.

Lin Qi was actually the one with the upper hand.

Yu Zhuoran watched the clash with a solemn expression, his eyes fixed on Lin Qi’s every move.

’His Spear Technique is exquisite, as if he’s opened a Celestial Eye, allowing him to perceive Havier’s every move.’ 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

’And his physical constitution is terrifyingly strong, allowing him to wield that great spear and block in time.’

’It might look like they’re evenly matched, but he’s already suppressing Havier.’

At this thought, Yu Zhuoran fell silent.

’That’s something I couldn’t do.’

After fighting Havier, he had truly felt his opponent’s strength; he’d had to devote his entire focus just to fight him to a draw.

He couldn’t have handled it with the same ease as Lin Qi.

’I have to admit, I probably wouldn’t be a match for Lin Qi.’

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In the Japan spectator section.

Miyamoto Genichiro watched Havier’s Spear Technique and was inwardly stunned. ’So fast!’

He silently wondered, if he were in Lin Qi’s position, could he block Havier’s Spear Technique?

The answer was no.

Because Havier’s spear was faster!

Yet Lin Qi was blocking it with ease, which could only mean that his reflexes, speed, and Combat Talent were all at the absolute highest level.

’What a monster!’

Miyamoto Genichiro clenched his fists, giving his silent assessment of Lin Qi.

At this moment in the ruined arena, Havier’s mood was also exceptionally grave.

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