Chapter 548 - 518: Forget 3 Months, Right Now

Chapter 548: Chapter 518: Forget 3 Months, Right Now

"When you first arrive at the War Base, there’s a ’newbie’ period of rapid growth."

"Gu Cheng has been here for several months already, but Lin Qi just arrived!"

"There’s no way Lin Qi can win!"

"Still, if Lin Qi loses, it’ll be a good show."

The air was filled with the sounds of discussion.

The more the four members of the Split Rock Squad listened, the more uncertain they became, their faces showing their worry.

Lin Qi’s expression was calm. He had faced this situation countless times. Every time he participated in a major competition, no one ever thought he stood a chance.

But he always managed to win.

And this time would be no exception.

He soon arrived at his reserved Virtual Cabin.

"I’m heading in!"

With that, he stepped into the Virtual Cabin.

"Let’s go in too!"

The four members of the Split Rock Squad nodded and entered their own Virtual Cabins.

Meanwhile, a large crowd swarmed into the Virtual Room.

"Brother, go crush Lin Qi!" Guu Ming exclaimed.

"Brother Cheng will definitely win! Who is this brat to challenge him!"

The crowd around them clamored loudly, brimming with confidence!

Hearing this, Gu Cheng felt a surge of satisfaction and said with a smile:

"Wait for my good news!"

He then entered a Virtual Cabin and logged into the Red Realm!

Looking at the pop-up message, he clicked confirm.

A moment later, Gu Cheng was teleported to a new Space.

"SWOOSH!!"

His surroundings opened up, revealing a spacious arena.

Gu Cheng heard the roar of the crowd and saw a figure materialize across from him, a grin spreading across his face.

He was buzzing with excitement, eager to teach his junior a proper lesson.

Lin Qi appeared out of thin air in the arena, clad in a suit of Black Gold Armor and holding a Black Gold Spear in one hand.

This was his battlefield equipment. He stepped onto the hard alloy floor.

This arena was specially designed for Seventh Realm Martial Artists, and its surface was incredibly durable.

Looking around at the spectator stands, he saw that over a thousand people were already seated.

And in the very front row sat a line of men and women with powerful auras.

"Holy crap, the big shots from the Eighth and Ninth Realms are here!"

"King Chi Lie is online too! He’s Gu Cheng’s teacher!"

"And the North River Sword King, the Sword Emperor, the King of Shuize..."

"And the King of Mountains and Seas, he’s here too..."

The people nearby gasped. A simple duel had actually drawn so many powerful figures to watch.

Of the several Ninth Realm Martial Artists stationed here, a full five of them had come.

Not only that, the surrounding area was...

They knew that the apartments where the Ninth Realm Martial Artists lived were all equipped with Virtual Cabins.

In the front row, the tall and imposing King of Mountains and Rivers, who had a dignified and weighty presence, sat in the very center.

To his right was the stern-faced North River Sword King, who had a scar over his left eye.

Next to him was a charming woman in a Blue Robe—the King of Shuize.

And then the Sword Emperor, who had a lean, powerful build, rugged features, and radiated an aura of Sharpness.

To his left sat a middle-aged man in a Red Robe, built like a lion with a broad face.

He exuded a scorching aura. This was Gu Cheng’s teacher, one of the Xia Country’s Ninth Realm Powerhouses, King Chi Lie.

King Chi Lie spoke slowly, a smile on his face:

"That kid, Gu Cheng, is really bullying someone weaker than him!"

"But this Lin Qi is also acting on impulse. To insist on fighting today... he’s far too arrogant!"

"It’s true what they say: some lessons have to be learned the hard way."

"It’s about time Gu Cheng taught Lin Qi a good lesson!"

The King of Shuize laughed after hearing this:

"Chi Lie, you’re speaking too soon!"

"The fight hasn’t even started. How can you be so sure of the outcome?"

The North River Sword King also chimed in:

"It would be quite awkward if Gu Cheng lost!"

King Chi Lie snorted and said:

"I don’t think Gu Cheng will lose. I know his strength better than anyone."

"He’s already undergone Three Blood Exchanges!"

"He’s almost halfway through the Seventh Realm. Among Seventh Realm Martial Artists, he’s considered one of the stronger ones."

"Lin Qi just arrived at the base. His potential for improvement is limited."

At this moment, the King of Mountains and Rivers spoke slowly:

"Let’s just watch the match. We’ll see who wins and who loses soon enough."

The group stopped arguing and turned their attention to the arena.

[The match will begin in one minute. Both combatants, please prepare!]

An automated female voice echoed from above the arena.

Gu Cheng held his saber in one hand, its sharp tip pointed at Lin Qi as he spoke slowly:

"Junior Lin Qi, you are too arrogant!"

"I gave you three months, and you just threw them away."

"Don’t regret it when you lose this fight!"

Lin Qi looked at Gu Cheng across from him, who was clad in crimson battle armor and wielding a Blood-colored Battle Saber, exuding a scorching aura.

For a moment, Lin Qi felt as if he saw a hint of Chu Yu in his opponent.

’If Chu Yu were to mature, he would probably be just like this.’

Lin Qi swung his Great Spear with one hand, pointing the tip at Gu Cheng as he said calmly:

"I’m not being arrogant. I just don’t think your skill level is worth a three-month wait."

Gu Cheng’s aura surged, growing stronger and stronger:

"I’ll make you kneel and ask you again!"

Lin Qi scoffed, "Just you?"

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

[The match has officially begun!]

The emotionless automated voice announced from above the arena.

At the same time, everyone watching the live broadcast in the virtual lobby perked up.

"It’s starting!"

In the Red Realm, the thousands of people in the audience also focused their attention.

"BOOM!!"

"WHOOSH!!"

In the arena, Gu Cheng erupted with astonishing power. Red patterns surfaced on his skin,

scorching flames burning around his body, intense and blazing, as if a Fire God had descended.

This was his Gang Power. Like a searing fire, it could incinerate all things. He infused the Gang Power into his Blood-colored Battle Saber, condensing it into Sword Gang.

"SWOOSH!!"

He took the initiative, lunging forward from a standstill. He swung his Battle Saber, unleashing a Sword Gang that resembled a Fire Dragon.

"WHOOSH!!"

Golden Light erupted from Lin Qi’s body, kicking up a powerful gale that whipped his hair around.

"SWOOSH!"

He shot forward like a bolt of black Lightning.

Golden patterns appeared as his Golden Emperor’s Gang Power instantly condensed, coating his Battle Armor.

The Black Great Spear thrust out, its shaft vibrating as Spear Gang blasted forth.

The battle ignited in an instant!

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