Chapter 35: Killing Move: Raging Tide Collapse Piercing (Please keep reading)

Chapter 35: Killing Move—Raging Tide Collapse Stab (Please keep reading)

The No. 1 Examiner was burly and robust. Wielding a large silver spear, his spear techniques were fierce and powerful as he charged forward with heavy, purposeful strides.

Lin Qi was very familiar with the spear technique being used; it was the same as his: the "Mountain-Collapsing Spear Technique."

"Testing the realm of spear techniques by clashing with the same secret manual?"

Lin Qi instantly guessed the mechanism of the martial arts assessment. Simultaneously, his body began to move; with a flash of his figure, he stepped forward and charged.

*Whoosh!*

Like a nimble leopard lunging, his large black spear danced through the air, performing an enhancement. The sharp spear tip pierced the air, delivering several sudden thrusts.

Cloud-Lifter!

*Swish, swish!*

Spear shadows flickered like flowing clouds and water, yet within the brilliant technique lay endless killing intent.

*Clang, clang!*

The two large spears collided in the air, and Lin Qi felt the immense power within the impact.

Continuing to exert force, his long spear lunged forward abruptly, seizing the gap during the opponent's technique transition to strike fiercely.

*Puff!*

Before the Examiner could react, his chest had been pierced by the long spear, and he dissolved into nothingness.

Lin Qi’s expression remained calm. In his eyes, the Examiner's spear technique was crude and riddled with flaws.

He could have defeated the opponent even when he had just started learning the "Mountain-Collapsing Spear Technique."

It was somewhat similar to how Zhang Cheng looked at him when he had just learned the technique, seeing nothing but openings.

【Examiner No. 1 defeated!】

Information popped up on the panel, and an intelligent female voice began to provide reminders.

A few seconds later, at the same location, a white Examiner reappeared, holding a large silver spear. Nothing had changed except for the number on his chest, which had become "2."

【Please defeat Examiner No. 2!】

Examiner No. 2 charged out, still using the "Mountain-Collapsing Spear Technique," but with his technique visibly becoming more fluid and proficient.

However, in Lin Qi's eyes, the Examiner's spearwork was still crude.

He brandished his long spear and charged once more. After two moves, the long spear lunged out violently.

Collapse Stab!

*Puff!*

The long spear pierced the opponent's throat, and Examiner No. 2 fell once again, dissolving into nothingness.

"To get a higher score, I have to defeat more Examiners."

Lin Qi realized this. As he faced the appearing Examiner No. 3, his eyes gradually brightened. He brandished his large spear, his strikes as swift as dragons, the spear tip flashing with cold light...

...

In the Virtual Room

"In the martial arts assessment, there are a total of ten Examiners. They use the same secret manual as you."

"Their mastery of the manual also grows stronger and stronger."

"The more Examiners you defeat, the higher your score. If you fail to defeat them, your score will be determined by how long you can hold out."

"Theoretically, the stronger your strength, the longer you will stay in the virtual pod."

Zhang Cheng sat in a chair, explaining the rules to the onlookers.

"Someone has finished their assessment!" someone suddenly shouted.

A virtual pod door slowly opened, and the person inside opened their eyes and stood up.

It was Liu Yiheng. He looked at the crowd in confusion. "Why is everyone looking at me like that?"

"It seems Liu Yiheng is the weakest," someone remarked suddenly.

Upon hearing this, Liu Yiheng's face changed drastically, turning red at a visible speed; those words were too hurtful.

"The next person goes directly into the virtual pod. If someone exits, they enter in order according to the rankings," Zhang Cheng reminded from the side.

"I wonder how many rounds Qi can last with his strength."

Jiang Tao watched from the side, feeling curious. It wasn't just him; even Zhang Cheng was curious to see exactly how many Examiners Lin Qi could defeat.

...

Inside the Martial Arts Assessment

*Clang, clang!*

On the metallic floor, two figures—one silver and one black—engaged in a violent collision. The large spears clashed, sending sparks flying.

Endless spear shadows contained terrifying killing intent. Both sides' spear techniques were fierce and domineering, possessing a majestic momentum.

"It's time to end this!"

Lin Qi tilted his head to dodge a thrust from the Examiner, seizing the momentary opening. With a twist of his wrist and power from his arm, he channeled force into the long spear, causing it to rotate as it lunged forward.

Spiral Break!

*Clang, clang!*

*Puff!*

Relying on the powerful rotation, the No. 6 Examiner's spear was knocked from his hands. After being sent flying, his chest was pierced by the spear.

【Examiner No. 6 defeated!】

Lin Qi exhaled a breath of turbid air, retracted his spear, and waited quietly.

This was the sixth Examiner he had defeated, and the strength of the opponents was growing increasingly formidable, their spear techniques becoming more exquisite.

Even he had to use his full strength to defeat this one.

Compared to the testers in the combat robot tests, these Examiners possessed a higher level of intelligence.

Their mastery of spear techniques grew stronger and stronger.

They had no emotions, made no mistakes, and were not affected by anything. Once their spear technique realm improved, they became increasingly difficult to deal with.

A moment later.

The Examiner reappeared, and the number on his chest had prominently changed to "7."

【Please defeat Examiner No. 7!】

*Whoosh!*

The white-clad Examiner brandished his large silver spear and charged forward, his movements fluid, his spear strikes like dragons.

Lin Qi's expression turned solemn. The moment he moved, he could feel that this Examiner's strength had increased by a significant margin.

The corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

The stronger, the better; he wanted to test his own limits as well.

With that thought, he brandished his large spear and charged violently. Power surged forth continuously, and the long spear lunged out like a collapsing mountain, possessing a majestic momentum.

*Boom!!*

*Clang, clang!*

The wind howled as the long spear shot out like an arrow, engaging in a fierce collision.

Cloud-Lifter!

After continuous collisions, Lin Qi suddenly leaped high into the air, channeling power through both arms to thrust downward violently.

Sky Leap!

The leaping spear struck empty air, but the long spear pierced through the atmosphere, thrusting down fiercely as if to pierce through everything.

The Examiner remained expressionless, changing his spear moves. His spear body vibrated, and the tip rotated, drawing a defensive circle.

*Clang, clang!*

The long spears collided in an instant—the silver spear defending, the black spear attacking!

The collision happened in a flash, sparks flying. Lin Qi's attack failed to break through the Examiner's defense.

Seeing this, Lin Qi unleashed more moves.

Rapid Spear Advance, Returning Sweep, Pointing Spear to Break the Formation...

The twelve forms of the "Mountain-Collapsing Spear Technique" were executed in rapid succession.

His opponent did the same.

Both used the same spear technique, with offense and defense constantly shifting, but throughout the prolonged battle, Lin Qi remained at a disadvantage.

"This is probably the limit of my spear technique level."

Lin Qi's mind raced. If an ordinary person faced this situation, winning would be extremely difficult.

The opponent's spear technique was slightly stronger than his; in terms of data, it was likely approaching the Second-Tier spear technique realm.

Defeating the opponent would still be a massive challenge.

An ordinary person might give up, but Lin Qi would not. The stronger the opponent, the more excited he became.

"I can win!"

His gaze became sharp, his spear technique shifted, and his momentum underwent an invisible change.

*Swish, swish!*

With a movement of his body, he seemed to turn into lightning as he rushed toward the Examiner.

His long spear swung faster and faster, and his entire aura underwent a massive transformation.

The Examiner ran its program; seeing Lin Qi launch his attack, it launched its own.

The Examiner's eyes narrowed, the veins on its arms bulging. The large spear in its hand thrust out at extreme speed, like a surging torrent in a raging sea.

At this moment, its body exhibited astonishing coordination, converting forward kinetic energy into the attacking power of the spear thrust.

*Swish, swish!*

The long spear tore through the air, letting out a piercing whistle.

The Killing Move of the "Mountain-Collapsing Spear Technique"—Raging Tide Collapse Stab!

Facing this sudden, powerful strike, Examiner No. 7 was completely unable to react.

It could only swing its long spear in a horizontal block to defend.

*Clang, clang!*

*Puff!*

The two collided in the center of the arena. As the sharp spears clashed, a massive burst of force instantly knocked the Examiner's spear away.

The spear struck like a dragon, powerfully piercing through the Examiner's chest, sending blood spraying wildly.

【Examiner No. 7 has been killed!】

【You fought a powerful enemy. "Mountain-Collapsing Spear Technique" proficiency increased. Spear Technique +1%】

【You fought a fierce battle. Movement Technique proficiency increased. Movement Technique +2%】

【Spear Technique: Tier 1 91% → 92%】

【Movement Technique: Tier 1 85% → 87%】

...

Lin Qi stopped in place, pulled out his long spear, and savored the feeling of the moment.

"The first time I've used a killing move in actual combat... that feeling was indeed extraordinary."

In nearly half a month, he had progressed rapidly. His spear technique had improved significantly, and he had even mastered the first killing move of the "Mountain-Collapsing Spear Technique."

"Next, let's see the strength of Examiner No. 8."

Lin Qi's gaze sharpened, locking onto the No. 8 Examiner appearing opposite him.

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(End of Chapter)