This was the fastest quarter-final match.
“Heavenly Materials Treasures, in hand,” Li Yuan smiled, his basic goal for this freshman battle of the ten schools had been achieved.
Next.
It was time to completely relax and go all out for the final.
…Up to now, the first three of the top four had been decided: Dantai Feng, Yu Ming, and Li Yuan.
The last spot in the top four would be contested between Guan Ying and Vikram.
But!!
To the surprise of almost everyone, Guan Ying, the top genius from Starfire University and the female swordswoman who had demonstrated amazing strength in the second and fourth rounds,
lost the most critical quarter-final match… to Vikram from Tianzhu Country!
“Guan Ying lost?”
“She’s the top genius of Starfire University, how could she lose?” The Spectator Platform erupted in shock.
Especially the viewers from Xia Country, who had been prepared for the ‘best case scenario’ of all four top talents in the semi-finals being from Xia Country’s Martial Path.
Unexpectedly, a dark horse emerged at the last moment.
“Won!!”
“Vikram!! Top Four!!” The Tianzhu Country viewers were completely wild with excitement.
Who could have imagined?
After Tianzhu Country’s most promising contender, Garava, lost to Li Yuan, the underestimated Vikram miraculously turned the tables.
Successfully breaking into the top four.
Making it to the top four was a completely different thing than the top eight.
“Vikram, such strong Soft Sword Technique.”
“He uses twin swords too, but his sword technique is even more unpredictable.”
“Another high-rank Fourth Level,” the three victorious contenders, Li Yuan, Yu Ming, and Dantai Feng, all focused their attention on Vikram, who had just fought hard to get into the top four.
They could all see that Guan Ying had indeed been a bit careless, but Vikram’s strength was truly formidable, and he had been hiding his true power.
When he finally unleashed it, he caught Guan Ying completely off guard.
“Won.”
“Garava, this time, I’ve surpassed you,” Vikram was also extremely excited, having reached high-rank Fourth Level less than half a month ago.
But he had not ventured into the Starry Skies Fighting Network, waiting instead for the opportunity to burst onto the scene in the ten schools’ freshman battle.
Throughout the competition, tens of thousands of viewers from Tianzhu Country had been following Garava, while Vikram, despite also making it to the top sixteen, received very little attention.
But today, he had made it to the top four.
This was the charm of Martial Path duels: victory and defeat. Until the very last moment, one could never know who was stronger.
“Made it into the top four.”
“My next opponent is, Dantai Feng,” Vikram harbored a slight hope in his heart: “I’m high-rank Fourth Level, and he’s the same.”
“Although my teacher said I’m absolutely no match for him.”
“But, there’s always a glimmer of hope,” Vikram’s initial goal was to make it into the top four.
But now that he had really stormed into the finals of the competition, a greater ambition began to sprout in his heart.
…
“This Vikram can really hold back,” the teachers from various countries in the higher level Spectator Space were all discussing.
Without a doubt.
The most eye-catching battle during the top eight was Vikram’s.
“Damn it,” the black-robed elder ‘Ba Qiang’ felt as miserable as if he had eaten shit.
Because, he watched his arch-enemy, ‘Niru,’ also a Martial Path professor from Tianzhu, receiving many congratulations.
“Both from Xia Country, why can’t Guan Ying be as strong as Li Yuan?” the black-robed elder Ba Qiang grumbled internally.
…
The critical top four had been decided, and the competition continued without any break.
It immediately started the real semi-finals.
“The two semi-finals will determine the two true finalists,” the burly host was incredibly excited, “The first semi-final is between Li Yuan from Kunlun Martial University, known as the strongest defender of this competition’s Martial Path talents—”
“He will face Yu Ming from Starfire University, known for his ferocious attacks!”
Cheers filled the entire Spectator Space, plunging into the revelry of the Xia Country viewers.
The viewers from other countries were relatively quiet, and some from countries like Sakura Country and ASEAN had even begun to leave.
Because this was an internal competition for Xia Country, as their own competitors had all been eliminated.
On the stage.
“Li Yuan, I reckon I’m no match for you,” Yu Ming was very calm, speaking in a voice that only the two of them could hear: “I only hope for one thing.”
“What is it?” Li Yuan asked, perplexed.
“After making it to the finals, beat that show-off Dantai Feng,” Yu Ming said softly.
Immediately after, without waiting for Li Yuan to react,
Boom! Yu Ming had already lunged at Li Yuan, who, after a moment of surprise, waited with his spear.
This battle.
Li Yuan and Yu Ming fought fiercely for a long time, to be exact, this battle was purely a replica of Li Yuan’s fight against Garava.
Li Yuan focused solely on defense, continuing to hone his Spear Technique.
As for Yu Ming.
He claimed to be not as good as Li Yuan, but when it came to the real fight, he also went all out, not holding back in the slightest in his attacks, his offensive was even stronger than Garava’s, without falling short in any aspect.
Ultimately, after more than ten minutes of intense combat, they provided the over 700,000 spectators with an exceptionally brilliant offensive and defensive battle.
Li Yuan, won this battle.
And just before the final burst of his spear.
“Yu Ming, thank you,” Li Yuan projected this voice, bringing the battle to an absolute end.
The intense battle with Yu Ming allowed Li Yuan to gain deeper insight and brought him one step closer to a true breakthrough.
“The finals.” A glint of light flashed through Li Yuan’s eyes as he vanished from the platform.
…
“Senior brother won!”
“He’s entered the finals.” The students of Kunlun Martial Arts University were becoming increasingly excited.
“That Yu Ming is Starfire University’s top genius, and he was still defeated by senior brother.”
“Take down the championship.”
“Number one.” Many students from Kunlun Martial University excitedly shouted out for the championship.
Facing one strong opponent after another.
Still, he swept away all his opponents, advancing into the final bout with his revealed formidable power.
This not only inspired admiration among the freshmen of the Sixth Institute of Kunlun Martial University but also pride and respect from all the new students of Kunlun Martial University.
…
“First defeating Garava, then Yu Ming, Li Yuan’s strength has been proven,” Li Yang said with a smile, “I hope he can fight to his heart’s content without pressure in the final battle.”
“Hmm.” Dean Xu nodded.
Li Yuan’s performance had far exceeded their expectations.
…
Soon, the second match of the semi-finals unfolded between Dantai Feng and Vikram.
When Dantai Feng appeared on the platform.
The weapon in his hands once again surprised many, including Li Yuan.
Because Dantai Feng’s weapon was not switched to a saber and shield but was still a pair of swords!
“Still using dual swords?” Vikram felt insulted.
“Tianzhu man, I’ll teach you how to use dual swords,” Dantai Feng said indifferently.
Upon hearing this, Vikram became thoroughly enraged, “You Xia Country man, are too arrogant.”
Although he also used dual swords, they were the weapons he had used since childhood, and when combined with his Soft Sword Technique, they maximized his power.
Dantai Feng? As far as he knew, the strongest weapon configuration was always the saber and shield.
“Arrogant?”
“Vikram,” Dantai Feng said with a slight smile, “do you know the difference between arrogance and confidence?”
Vikram was stunned for a moment.
“Strength,” Dantai Feng murmured to himself, striking a dashing pose, “when my saber slashes across your neck, no one will call me arrogant anymore.”
Flames almost spewed from Vikram’s eyes.
“You defeated my teammate.”
“Therefore, you still deserve my respect,” Dantai Feng said lightly, “I will bring out my true strength to send you off.”
That moment.
“Fuck!” Vikram couldn’t hold back any longer, brandishing his dual swords and charging with a whoosh.
Swift as lightning.
He lunged directly at Dantai Feng, his combat sabers raised high, ready to strike his opponent in the next second.
“Soft Sword Technique?”
“Too slow,” Dantai Feng said with a gentle shake of his head, his eyes slightly narrowed, at the very instant before their weapons could clash.
Boom!
Dantai Feng finally moved, his burst speed surpassing Vikram by a wide margin, his dual sabers slicing through the air like terrifying streaks of flowing light.
“Clang!” “Clang!”
Four terrifying streams of saber light intersected like lightning! Then blood splattered!
Thud~ Vikram crashed heavily onto the ground, with blood on his neck, his body gradually dispersing.
“Only you left, Li Yuan,” Dantai Feng said with a smile, looking down at Li Yuan, whose expression was solemn.
…
“Flowing Light Imagery!”
“Subtlety of the mind!!” In the higher-level Spectator Space, the teachers were all abuzz with amazement, staring at the scene in shock.