Gao Wu: Become stronger by grinding Erlang Shen's talents

Chapter 574 Whetstone (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
After Lynch's victory, the selection process continued.

In the seventh match, Leon from Germany successfully advanced.

In the eighth match, Susie from Sunset Country successfully advanced!

Even if a martial artist is very strong, if they haven't awakened two abilities, there will be a huge gap in combat power.

Therefore, battles between the two sides often end very quickly.

Before we knew it, we had arrived at the ninth game.

Lin Qi looked at the two people in the arena, one of whom was wearing golden armor and wielding a gilded staff.

He exuded a fierce and domineering aura; he was none other than Sun Sheng.

His opponent was a woman who was over two meters tall, with a burly build, and wore silver armor.

She is Sena Zagu, a top genius of the White Eagle Federation, who has also awakened two abilities.

A top genius ranked 16th on the Blood Pillar of Ten Thousand Beasts!
Bad luck; the moment they were matched with Sun Sheng, the final outcome was sealed.

A few moments into the battle, he raised an eyebrow and noticed that Sun Sheng, like Li Tianxing, had not yet used his third ability.

Using only two abilities, it unleashes a fourfold increase in combat power.

It's estimated that they wanted to defeat their opponent in this way to prove their strength.

As a result, it took several minutes to end the battle.

In the end, Sun Sheng successfully defeated Saina and advanced to the fifth round, passing the selection process to obtain the ninth spot in the Fire Seed Trial.

In the tenth match, Gu Jian successfully defeated his opponent and secured the last spot in the trial.

[Match 10: Gu Jian (Xia Guo) wins!]

……

In the arena, upon hearing the announcement from the intelligent voice system, Gu Jian, dressed in blue armor and possessing handsome features, immediately smiled.

He finally got a spot.

He also had his own ideas about the Fire Seed Trial; if he didn't participate, he would definitely regret it in the future.

He also wanted to contribute to the future of Earth's civilization.

After Gu Jian was teleported back to the audience, the entire audience erupted in cheers.

Some are happy, some are sad!

The strongest individuals from many countries were eliminated, failing to secure a spot in the trials, and lamentations were heard everywhere.

Only the audience from Xia Kingdom were the happiest.

"Haha, our Xia Kingdom actually has five geniuses who have entered the Fire Seed Trial!"

"A full half! That's a record!"

"Now, the champion, and even the top three, will most likely be from our Xia Kingdom!"

"I can't wait for the fifth round! We'll find out soon who the strongest eighth-realm warrior will be!"

At the same time, the Mountain and River King projected himself again. He looked around at everyone and said:

"Ladies and gentlemen, contestants!"

"After four rounds, all ten martial artists at the Qi Refining Realm have been selected!"

"Don't be discouraged if you lose!"

"One month later, everyone will have one more chance to challenge the 10 who have advanced. If you defeat one of them, you can take their place!"

"Next, we will continue with the fifth round to select the five strongest players!"

After he finished speaking, his enormous blue planet special effects appeared in everyone's sight.

There were 10 seats, and a huge four-story pyramid was visible inside.

Only 5 people can enter the second level.

Ten seats are occupied by cyclical figures representing different contestants, surrounded by awakened power.

Ten players paired up, their energy clashing, instantly coalescing into a brand new battle table:

Match 1: Augustus (White Eagle Federation) vs. Gu Jian (Xia Kingdom)

Match 2: Sun Sheng (China) vs. Leon (Germany)

[Match 3: Li Tianxing (Xia Guo) VS Susie (Sunset)]

[Match 4: Andrei (Russian Bear) VS Qin Shuang (Chinese Xia)]

[Fifth Match: Lynch (Xia Guo) VS Ajay (Tian Zhu)]

……

Lin Qi immediately spotted his opponent.

For the others, their luck wasn't so good; they encountered one of the most powerful Ajays right from the start.

This genius from India ranks 6th on the Blood Pillar of Ten Thousand Beasts.

Whether on the Blood Pillar of Ten Thousand Beasts or on the Eight Realms Ranking, he is a top genius second only to Augustus and Andrei.

According to his personal ranking, Ajay's strength would rank sixth among ten people.

They were destined to be eliminated in the fifth round.

Being eliminated by oneself now might be a good choice.

At this moment, Jiang Tao, who was standing next to him, also finished looking at the match schedule and whispered some instructions:

"Brother Qi, your opponent this round is Ajay, so be very careful."

Dean Liu frowned and said, "Ajay is a disciple of the Ganges Venerable, the strongest being in India, and is known as the Messenger of Canglang."

"Since his debut, he has always been a top genius and a recognized powerhouse."

"Ranked third on the Eight Realms Ranking, this is a top-tier expert."

"Although he has awakened two water powers, he is much stronger than Dongshan Fengxiong."

Lin Qi nodded; he had noticed that too!
In these rounds, I've encountered quite a few geniuses who have awakened water-attribute abilities.

Each one was stronger than the last, but in the end they all lost because of their own actions.

There will be no surprises in Ajay this time either.

……

When the match schedule was announced, the audience erupted in excitement, with discussions rising and falling like a tidal wave.

"The next round will be exciting; only five people can advance."

"I wonder how many of our Xia Kingdom members will advance!"

"I think Sun Sheng, Li Tianxing, and Lin Qi are the most reliable candidates!"

"Gu Jian and Qin Shuang are in a more precarious position. Their opponents are very strong, being the top two on the Eighth Realm Ranking."

"..."

……

Above the arena, the King of Mountains and Rivers, clad in a silver robe, proclaimed in a loud voice:
"The match schedule is out, and I hereby declare the fifth round of the main tournament officially open!"

After saying that, it vanished into nothingness.

Back in the audience, looking at Inspector Tu Lan, who was now clearly interested and watching more intently.

Looking at Augustus and Gu Jian in the arena, she couldn't help but speak:

"This Augustus is quite good. If he had been born in our civilization, he might have been able to break through to the third realm of the universe in the future!"

"He has awakened two abilities, but he is clearly more powerful than the others!"

"Now that we're connected to the virtual universe, there's a better way to pass on our knowledge, and it's not like we're without opportunities!"

The towering Crimson Emperor calmly said, "It will happen; this is just the beginning!"

"For our Blue Star civilization, the most important thing is to pass the Trial of the Fire Seed!"

Tu Lan nodded and said, "Of course, they can't compare to you. With your talent, as long as you don't die, Blue Star will definitely rise in the future."

"After all, you are a genius who has awakened a special physique."

The Crimson Emperor calmly replied, "You overestimate me!"

"Besides, how did you know that I had awakened a special physique?"

Upon hearing this, Tu Lan immediately smiled and said:
"My guess!"

"I saw your battle in the virtual world, the battle against a rather famous Sky-Soaring Realm martial artist, Jia Weigu!"

"You have demonstrated combat power far exceeding that of the Sky Soaring Realm!"

The Crimson Emperor suddenly realized: "So that's how it is!"

No wonder Inspector Tu Lan treated me well; now I finally have an answer.

……

"Augustus is still strong; Gu Jian is no match for him at all."

In the audience seats of Xia Kingdom, Pei Yiqing sighed.

Jiang Tao shook his head after hearing this and said, "That's because Gu Jian is too weak!"

"Don't forget, Gu Jian was defeated by Brother Qi across the border!"

Upon hearing this, everyone realized just how strong Lin Qi had been when they saw Gu Jian enter the top 10.

He was actually able to defeat Gu Jian, who was at the eighth level, despite being beyond his own realm.

So what about Lynch now?

Its power will only become more terrifying.

Lin Qi, facing the admiring gazes of the crowd, calmly looked at the arena.

In the first match, Augustus rightfully won, becoming the first prodigy to advance to the final five.

In the second match, Sun Sheng successfully defeated Leon from Germany and advanced to the next round.

In the third match, Li Tianxing followed closely behind and successfully defeated Susie from Sunset Country, thus advancing to the next round!
……

In the audience, Sun Sheng looked at Li Tianxing, who had been teleported back, and laughed:
"Tianxing, it took you 30 seconds longer than me to defeat your opponent. It seems your strength is still inferior to mine."

Li Tianxing shook his head and said, "The time it takes is meaningless. Once we're matched, you'll see how powerful I am!"

Sun Sheng said nonchalantly, "You can't beat me!"

Then he looked at Qin Shuang and Andrei in the arena and couldn't help but ask:
"Who do you think will win?"

Li Tianxing frowned as he watched the two combatants in the arena and said:

"Although I hope Sister Qin Shuang can win, she is still significantly inferior to Andrei from the Russian Bear Country!"

Sun Sheng nodded and said, "I think so too. I hope I won't get beaten up by Qin Yue!"

...in the arena
[Match 4: Andrei (Russia) wins!]

With the announcement of intelligent voice technology, the fourth session officially concluded.

With his burly build, buzz cut, and indifferent features, Andrei's lips curled into a smile.

Looking at the special effects projected in the sky, a virtual figure covered in ice crystals rose to the second level of the pyramid, along with its seat.

Qin Shuang was teleported back to the audience in the Xia Kingdom's stands.

Looking dejected, he smiled bitterly at his sister Qin Yue:
"Sis, I lost!"

Qin Yue comforted her, "It's okay to lose. Anyway, you've already entered the Fire Seed Trial."

Qin Shuang smiled wryly, "I originally thought I would win the championship, but now it seems I overestimated myself!"

Qin Yue looked at the arena and said, "Let's continue watching the match, it's Lin Qi's turn!"

Qin Shuang nodded. She had lost to Andrei. She wondered if Lin Qi could defeat Ajay.
After all, Ajay's strength is comparable to Andrei's!
……

In the stands of the Indian audience.

The man in the blue robe slowly stood up. He had a gentle demeanor, bright eyes, and a light beard.

Through those bright eyes, it's as if you can see the vast ocean hidden within your body!

As deep and unfathomable as the ocean!

"Ajay, go forth, fight to your heart's content, and leave no regrets!"

In the front row, a middle-aged man in a white robe, with a lean build and a thick head of white hair, slowly spoke.

He is the strongest being in India—the Ganges Venerable!
He looks ordinary, but he is one of the top five strongest people on Earth.

Ajay nodded amidst the cheers of the crowd.

He slowly transformed into a crimson pillar of light and descended upon the arena.

"boom!"

Ten seconds later, Ajay, clad in blue armor and wielding a giant silver sword, emerged from the crimson pillar of light.

His physique was even more imposing than that of Higashiyama Mineo from Japan, exceeding 2.1 meters in height.

With broad shoulders and a thick waist, his muscles were like steel, containing a powerful force like a raging torrent.

The silver battle sword in his hand was also modified from a large sword, radiating an astonishingly cold light in the air.

Ajay's gaze was solemn as he looked at Lin Qi, who emerged from the crimson pillar of light opposite him.

The opponent was dressed in black and gold armor and carried a large spear. He was tall and, although not as robust as himself, possessed a strong aura of sharpness, as if he could cut through everything.

He was filled with curiosity about Lin Qi, a legend who had defeated countless powerful enemies along the way.

During the selection process, they defeated countless strong opponents!
Now he's even been matched against someone he's seen fight before; that person is a formidable opponent.

"Lin Qi, we've finally met!"

"We are all fighting for the civilization of Earth. We hope that through this battle, everyone can gain something and achieve a win-win situation!"

Upon hearing Ajay's words, Lynch thought to himself: This Ajay is quite magnanimous.

So he said, "That's right, I hope we can all gain something from this."

He thought to himself that any gains must be based on his own victory.

He wants both victory and promotion!
[Countdown: ... 3, 2, 1]

[The fifth match has officially begun!]

……

In the audience, tens of millions of viewers heard the voice of the intelligent voice system.

"boom!"

In the arena, a terrifying aura erupted once more. Ajay swung his battle sword, and blue water swirled around his body.

The water swirled and flowed endlessly, and a blue domain emanated from his body.

The vortex accelerated, expanding with each breath, making the arena seem even more imposing.

The air became humid, as if it had turned into a vast ocean!

The next moment, he swung his battle blade and slashed out fiercely, unleashing a massive water-flowing blade aura!
He himself was enveloped by the water flow and launched the first attack!
"boom!!"

He was tall and strong, with amazing explosive power. He shot out from the spot, leaving two deep footprints in his wake.

The sonic boom and the sound of flowing water mingled, carrying an indomitable momentum as the battle sword was swung.

Seeing this, Lynch couldn't help but admire Ajay's skill!
He is even stronger than Higashiyama Mineo of the Cherry Blossom Country.

Unlike Higashiyama Mineo, Ajai awakened [Water Suppression] and [Whirlpool].

One focuses on strength, the other on defense!
This puts him at a speed disadvantage, so he creates water vortexes to slow down his opponent.

It can also deflect the force of the opponent's attack!
"boom!"

In an instant, Lin Qi moved swiftly.

It burst forth with golden light, revealing two layers of golden patterns, while another layer remained dim.

The Golden Emperor's罡劲 was mobilized in an instant, erupting along with the Golden Domain and colliding with the Water Domain.

"Om!!"

Lin Qi gripped the gun with both hands, the black and gold barrel trembling as he channeled his inner energy into it, causing the metal to vibrate.

"Whoosh~"

In the next instant, he shot out like a bolt of lightning, the energy and frequency of his spear vibrating and swirling with shockwaves!

Lin Qi knew this was a great opportunity to hone his skills with the "Golden Edge Scroll".

Thinking of this, he suddenly unleashed the Golden Edge Five Forms!
"Oh!"

The spear thrust out, unleashing golden spear energy that collided with the blade energy in the air, exploding violently and creating an energy storm.

The air was filled with golden and blue specks of light.

The powerful energy gusts did not hinder their movements. They passed through the crack, bursting at several times the speed of sound, and unleashed their weapons!

"Whoosh!"

At the same time, Ajay brandished his battle sword, unleashing a sword technique—"Azure Wave Overlapping Blades."

The giant battle blade, imbued with blue blade energy, slashed out fiercely!

Ninth Level of Raging Waves!

The massive vortex crashed down like a tidal wave!

Lin Qi felt the immense power within it; it was the power of "Azure Waves Overlapping Blades".

He brandished his black and gold spear, exerting sudden force, his veins bulging, like a giant tiger striking its claws, the shockwave emanating from it along with his inner energy.

Jin Feng's Fifth Style - Heaven-Shaking Style!

"Bang!!"

In an instant, a terrifying force collided, the air exploded, and the water vortex burst.

"Oh!"

Lin Qi felt the power surging through the high-speed vibrations, forming a shockwave that greatly amplified its power.

Although he felt a terrifying force, his body couldn't stop him from falling backward.

His strong physique allowed him to endure it.

An ordinary martial artist would be instantly killed by a single blow, his bones would break and his internal organs would be ruptured.

This is what makes Ajay so terrifying: his two abilities grant him a powerful physique and destructive power in his attacks!
But this time the opponent is himself, and it no longer works.

After all, he possessed the [Golden Body], and even without using his abilities, the strength of his physical body was something that ordinary martial artists couldn't easily match.

Ajay stumbled back more than ten steps before regaining his balance, his expression grave.

"What a powerful force!"

His physical strength was already terrifying, and the [Suppress Water] and [Vortex] abilities made his power and defense extraordinary.

Even Andrei from the Russian bear country might not be stronger than me physically.

Moreover, the power of his "Canglang Die Ren" technique is greatly increased by continuously stacking the moves.

This sword technique manual is rated as a five-star sword technique manual.

Although he did not pass the fourth level of the Starfire Tower in Ruins No. 9, he still obtained a five-star rated manual.

Although it was only one-third, it was enough to significantly boost his combat power.

None of his previous opponents could go toe-to-toe with him.

I originally thought I would eventually be matched with either Andrei or Augustus.

However, this is good. Fighting Lin Qi will definitely improve his swordsmanship.

With this thought in mind, he stopped considering anything else. His blood boiled, and a surge of powerful energy flowed out like the Yellow River.

"Come again!"

He roared, brandishing his massive battle blade, and once again unleashed the sword technique "Azure Wave Overlapping Blades."

Its power is even more terrifying!
"Well done!"

Seeing this, Lin Qi suddenly swung his spear and once again used the Golden Edge Five Forms, mobilizing his cells and channeling the power of vibration into the spear, which then slammed down heavily.

The superposition of the double shockwaves greatly enhances the power.

"Oh!"

The two began a head-on clash in the arena!

“Bang bang!!”

The clash of sword energy and spear energy, the exquisite application of force, made each wave of destructive power they unleashed stronger than the last.

The audience felt it was terrifying; none of the previous four battles had been this terrifying.

It can only be said that the two combatants are both extremely powerful.

Meanwhile, Lin Qi was unleashing the Golden Edge Five Styles to his fullest extent, and its destructive power was growing stronger and stronger.

He could clearly feel the improvement in his marksmanship.

Meanwhile, the momentum of their opponent, Ajay, is waning!

After exchanging blows for dozens of rounds!

"It's over!"

Lin Qi shouted loudly, and his aura rose steadily.

……

(End of this chapter)