HBWnovel Chapter 60 Overcoming all obstacles!
Chapter 60 Overcoming all obstacles!
After a brief silence, the open-air plaza on the top floor of the giant ship erupted like a powder keg, bursting into a tremendous uproar that shook the clouds!
"Holy crap! This is Taurus High School's number one seed!"
"Is that really the basic Tiger Mech? It's a monster in tiger's skin!"
"It's pure, basic knife skills! Too violent, too elegant!"
In the audience, whether it was the teachers leading the teams or the gifted students from various schools, everyone's eyes were wide open at this moment.
His gaze was fixed on the black figure on the arena who was slowly sheathing his sword.
……
at the same time.
Inside the suspended viewing pavilion, an eerie silence prevailed.
"He's even stronger than I imagined; this basic swordsmanship has definitely reached the threshold of perfection!"
Professor Chen Xuanzhou of Shanghai Mecha University was silent for a moment, then whispered to Wang Yangming beside him:
"Without any superfluous movements, it integrates the fundamental 'Three Forms of Breaking the Army' into the pinnacle of mechanical transmission. This is a swordsmanship truly forged in life-or-death battles!"
The two locked eyes, and Wang Yangming saw a familiar feeling in the other's eyes.
When he won first place in the Chengdu University Competition, he was met with the same gaze from Professor Chen Xuanzhou.
And then...
He entered the Shanghai Mecha University.
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Not far away, the delegations from the four military regions were positioned.
Colonels from the Southern and Northern Theater Commands exclaimed in amazement, "Incredible swordsmanship! To be able to execute even the most basic military martial arts with such overwhelming power, this kid's skill and understanding of swordsmanship probably surpasses everyone present."
The Northern Colonel turned to look at Lin Xishan of the Western Theater Command, his tone dripping with sarcasm: "Old Lin, I heard that your Western Theater Command used the 'S-level pre-enlistment' quota to lock in this kid in advance? Your intelligence network is really something, you've really struck gold."
Lin Xishan suppressed the wildly upturned corners of his mouth and put on a nonchalant appearance: "Oh, it's just luck. Our people happened to be giving a presentation at No. 2 High School and happened to run into this kid shining."
however.
Lu Ling, the instructor from the Eastern Theater Command sitting next to Lin Xishan, remained silent at this moment.
She gripped her wine glass, her gaze fixed on Wang Xing in the holographic projection, her heart churning with turmoil.
"How could this be? This kid's swordsmanship, strength, and that overwhelming aura of his blood surging forth... he's more than twice as strong as when I saw him three months ago!!"
A sense of regret and unease began to spread in her heart.
.........
The audience seating area is located in the Jinjiang No. 3 High School area.
Lin Dong, whose body was covered in a light green color, suddenly stood up. His previously indifferent gaze was now completely ignited by a fervent fighting spirit.
"No wonder...no wonder Bai Lingxue lost to him!"
Lin Dong braced himself against the grandstand railing, his eerie green eyes gleaming with excitement. "This ultimate killing sword technique, stripped of all pretense, is the nemesis of all flashy martial arts!"
"Wang Xing, you really didn't disappoint me! You absolutely mustn't be eliminated early; I'm going to personally crush you in the ring!"
…………
Meanwhile, in the preparation area of Rongcheng No.1 High School.
Even the usually aloof Wang Taishi narrowed his eyes slightly at this moment.
He turned to his twin brother, Wang Tai'an, and said in a deep voice, "Tai'an, what did you figure out?"
"I've gotten stronger!"
"When I fought him last time, his swordsmanship was definitely not this good."
Wang Tai'an's breathing became rapid, and cold sweat beaded on his forehead: "Moreover, this guy's performance just now was definitely not his full strength."
Wang Taishi's gaze turned cold.
After all, it should come.
Wang Xing's combat power was much, much stronger than he had imagined.
.........
At the same time, in the central area of Chengdu, inside a high-end postpartum care center.
In the spacious and bright luxury recuperation room, a giant metaverse holographic projection on the wall is synchronously playing the scene of the Hundred Schools Competition.
This is a competition access code specially issued by the organizers to the immediate family members of the participants.
Wang Xing's mother, Yang Xiaoxia, sat on a soft chair, her eyes already red with emotion.
Behind her, the owner of the postpartum care center and several nursing staff were also gathered around the screen, staring in disbelief.
"My God! Sister Xiaoxia, is that handsome guy who just cleaved the Red Phoenix in two with one stroke really your eldest son?!" the nurse exclaimed.
"That's incredible! I heard he was a top student in Taurus District, and Ah Xing took him down in one strike!"
The owner of the postpartum care center gave her a thumbs up, saying, "Xiaoxia, you've really given birth to a hidden dragon! Once A-Xing gets into one of the top four mecha universities, you'll be the mother of a future star!"
Hearing the praise from those around her, Yang Xiaoxia's gaze remained fixed on the young man calmly sheathing his sword on the screen.
Tears welled up in her eyes: "Ah Xing, take care of yourself, don't get hurt..."
.........
"laugh--"
On the arena, Xu Feihong's Phoenix Spirit Mech finally de-overloaded, transforming into a dim exoskeleton that retracted back into the Abyss Pattern.
He clutched his chest, stood up unsteadily, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.
"I lost."
Although there was a hint of regret in Xu Feihong's eyes, there was no resentment.
"Your basic swordsmanship is far superior to my Phoenix Spirit Sword Technique. I accept defeat wholeheartedly in this battle."
"You flatter me. Your maximum altitude takeoff and triple change of direction are also very strong. If it weren't for the limited space in the arena, I wouldn't have been able to catch you so easily," Wang Xing said calmly.
This is not just polite talk.
Although he won this battle, Wang Xing knew very well that the Hundred Schools Competition brought together the geniuses of the entire Chengdu, and none of them were weak.
Xu Feihong's mecha is enviable. If he hadn't used his Qi and Blood Stimulation to seize that fleeting opening, he definitely wouldn't have been able to defeat his opponent so easily. He would have had to hold out for at least a few minutes.
"The competition among the top schools is fierce, and I absolutely cannot be careless."
Wang Xing silently warned himself.
however.
Xu Feihong's defeat was merely the beginning of the storm that Wang Xing stirred up in this competition.
In the second elimination round, Wang Xing, now fully focused, faced a heavily armored mech fighter known for his defense, and didn't even use any martial arts techniques.
With the extreme acceleration provided solely by the [Storm Transmission Kit], Wang Xing transformed into a black lightning bolt.
Ten seconds!
In just ten seconds, a knee strike delivered without reservation shattered the opponent's energy shield and sent him flying off the stage!
The third match followed immediately.
Facing an opponent with exceptional mental strength and a knack for using long-range floating cannons for control, Wang Xing displayed a terrifyingly evasive knives. He strolled leisurely through the dense laser net, then delivered a powerful, close-range strike with the back of his blade, ending the battle in 45 seconds!
"Unbelievable! Ladies and gentlemen, this is simply unbelievable dominance!"
On the floating commentary platform of the giant ship, the official commentator's voice was hoarse and spittle was flying everywhere.
"A single, decisive blow! Another crushing defeat! Wang Xing from Rongcheng No. 2 High School, a boy who was virtually unknown before the competition, is now tearing apart the seeded players from other schools with his tiger-striped battle knife as easily as tearing paper!"
"Three matches, all lasting less than two minutes! He wasn't just defeating his opponents; he was announcing to the entire city of Chengdu who the true ace of this competition is!!"
The commentator's passionate shouts ignited the entire stadium.
however.
Just as all the spectators were getting excited and expecting this dark horse to continue to show its brutal dominance in the fourth round.
However, a word lit up on Wang Xing's name tag, leaving everyone stunned:
[Wang Xing's opponent in the fourth round: A bye!]
In a single-elimination tournament with 500 participants, as the number of players is halved, there will inevitably be byes.
However, the fact that Wang Xing was given a bye caused a great deal of regret among the contestants present.
"What's going on? I wanted to see him cut down another S-class mech!"
"Yeah, that kid fights so cleanly and decisively, it's so satisfying to watch! Why did he get a bye?"
"I still want to see Wang Xing fight, and find his weaknesses..."
A chorus of insults rose and fell.
Little did they know, at that moment, they were in the top-secret control room of the observation tower.
An official from the Chengdu government, wiping sweat from his brow, stared at the data panel: "No, Wang Xing's performance in actual combat is too terrifying. He didn't even have Void Element Power; he actually used pure Qi and Blood to crush several promising talents."
"If he were to run into other favorites to win the title now, it would only lead to the early elimination of top players, affecting the entertainment value of the competition and the quality of the finals."
"Secure him the bye spot in the next round too! Let him directly enter the top 50!"
Then, a few minutes later.
When Wang Xing clicked the nameplate match again.
[Round 5: Bye!]
"Holy crap, no way?"
"Another bye?"
"Your luck is just unbelievable!"
In the rest area of Rongcheng No. 2 High School, Lü Mufei, who had just finished a tough battle, dragged her somewhat tired body back. When she saw the words on Wang Xing's screen, her face was full of disbelief.
"Out of five matches, you played three and had two byes? You're practically guaranteed a spot in the round of 64?"
Lu Mufei shook her head with a wry smile, "I'm not so lucky. My next opponent is the main player from No. 7 Middle School again, it seems like this is the end for me."
As expected, Lü Mufei was unfortunately defeated in the next battle.
At this point, of the five contestants from Rongcheng No. 2 High School, Zhang Hao was eliminated in the first round, while Lü Mufei made it to the fourth round.
Only Wang Xing, Bai Lingxue, and Lei Meng remained standing.
…………
As time went on, the competition entered its most intense sixth match, a crucial battle for advancing to the top 32.
When the matching list on the big screen stopped scrolling, the entire venue erupted in a deafening roar of cheers!
Because Wang Xing, the dark horse who had taken a two-round break, finally met his opponent!
Moreover, this opponent is extremely formidable—Wang Tai'an, the second seed from Rongcheng No.1 High School!
The audience screamed with excitement.
But Wang Tai'an, standing in the No. 1 High School's preparation area, looked even worse than if he had swallowed a fly.
"Damn it! Why did I have to draw this monster?!"
Others might want to watch Wang Xing fight, but he certainly doesn't!
Two months ago, he had fought Wang Xing in an inter-school exchange, and he knew all too well what kind of terrifying explosive power was hidden beneath the opponent's simple and unadorned swordsmanship!
Not to mention, Wang Xing's progress in the past two months has been nothing short of terrifying.
"Buzz—"
Upon stepping onto the arena, Wang Tai'an dared not test the waters in the slightest and immediately unleashed the full power of the [Stone Collapse Mech]!
His entire body was covered in thick, earthen-yellow rock armor, as heavy as a city wall, and he held two massive, earthen-yellow alloy hammers in his hands.
The Collapse Mech was originally a type that was good at both offense and defense, but Wang Tai'an knew all too well that he could not face Wang Xing according to his own usual fighting style.
If I were to adopt the usual defensive stance and wait for an opportunity to counterattack, I would definitely die a terrible death against Wang Xing's terrifying agility and penetrating power!
"Since we can't defend against it, we might as well fight!"
Wang Tai'an's eyes were bloodshot. He completely abandoned the defensive module, poured all his energy into his arms, roared and swung his two hammers, charging wildly towards Wang Xing like a bulldozer!
"Well done!"
Wang Xing's eyes flashed with a sharp light. Instead of dodging, he took a step forward to face the terrifying double hammers head-on.
He wanted to see just how powerful he had become!
"clang!!"
The blade and hammer clashed, unleashing a visible white shockwave!
"Bang bang bang bang!"
On the arena, two figures, one in black and one in yellow, clashed in the most primal and violent manner!
Both sides abandoned a lot of movement techniques and only engaged in a pure clash of strength!
Sparks flew and the deafening clang of metal made the audience in the front row cover their ears.
Thirteen moves! Fourteen moves! Fifteen moves!
"He actually managed to go toe-to-toe with the Rockbreaker in terms of sheer power?!"
On the high school's stands, Wang Taishi suddenly stood up and slammed his large hands heavily on the crossbar in front of him.
His younger brother's Rockbreaker mech was renowned for its "defense" and "strength." In past clashes, his brother had been evenly matched with a level nine Kui Niu mech... but against Wang Xing... the Rockbreaker mech couldn't gain any advantage in terms of strength!
At the very moment of the fifteenth clash.
Wang Xing's internal energy surged like a boiling volcano. Holding the knife in both hands, he twisted his waist violently and roared:
"The Third Form of Breaking the Army - Moon Slash!"
A blinding silver blade of light shot upwards, carrying the terrifying force to cleave mountains, and slammed into Wang Tai'an's right hammer!
"Snap—!"
A crisp cracking sound echoed throughout the venue.
Wang Tai'an stared wide-eyed in utter horror.
His supposedly indestructible, earth-yellow hammer was actually cleaved with tiny cracks by this one strike!
"How can he be so strong?"
"This is a power that ordinary qi and blood cannot unleash!"
Wang Tai'an was completely dumbfounded. He couldn't even beat the Rock Collapse Mech in terms of strength. How was he supposed to fight this? ...And this power was far more terrifying than when they last clashed!
"Splash—!!"
Before he could recover from the shock, Wang Xing's blade slid down the hammer handle, delivering a clean and powerful spinning kick that, with the force of a whirlwind, struck the Rockbreaker mech squarely in the chest!
"boom!"
The several-ton Rockbreaker mech was like a kite with a broken string; it was kicked off the ground and sent flying over the edge of the arena, crashing heavily onto the floor.
The referee's whistle blew instantly, and the flag was raised high:
"Wang Xing wins!"
next moment.
The scene erupted like a flood bursting its banks, filled with deafening, frenzied screams!
Wang Xing, standing at the edge of the ring, ignored the commotion outside.
Because at the very instant that slash was unleashed, the crisp notification sound of the Star Abyss System rang in his mind:
[Your S-rank martial art, "Myriad Manifestations Prajna Divine Power," is 98% away from breaking through to the "Subtlety Stage"!]