You'll Have to Do Your Best to Please Me

Just like the previous student, Lin Hao held him up as if he were a dead dog.

"I was moving too fast before, so you couldn't see clearly. This time I slowed down a little. Did you get a good look?" After saying that, he tossed the student off the stage. The medical staff hurriedly examined the student's condition. After a while, they gave the same diagnosis as they had for the previous Silver Grade student.

Everyone was stunned by the results. Who knew how many punches Lin Hao had thrown at that team member in those five minutes? They had only seen the student struggle to even land, flailing through the air for a full five minutes.

Lin Hao didn't look at Mo Yu. Instead, he turned his gaze to the last Silver Grade team member on the stage. When that student saw Lin Hao looking his way, his legs gave out and he dropped to his knees. Lin Hao glanced at Mo Yu with amusement. "You're Mo Yu, the top genius of Modu Martial University, right? Is this the kind of spirit your university's geniuses are supposed to have?" Lin Hao pointed at the kneeling team member.

Mo Yu glanced back at his teammate in disgust. "Get off the stage yourself."

A martial artist who had lost the courage to fight was only bringing shame to Modu Martial University by staying on the stage. Hearing Mo Yu's words, the team member looked as if he'd been granted a pardon. He scrambled to his feet and ran off the competition platform, not wanting to spend another second up there. Now only Lin Hao, Mo Yu, and the referee remained on the stage.

"I have to admit, I underestimated you before. I don't know whether you were deliberately hiding your strength or the intelligence was wrong. For an E-class talent with a Lightning elemental ability to reach this level... I admit you're a rare genius."

"Heh. I don't need you to acknowledge my strength." Lin Hao gave a scornful smile.

"True, our team members went a little too far earlier. But I don't think they did anything wrong. This world has always respected the strong. The weak can only be bullied. Only by becoming strong yourself can you truly be strong."

"Heh." Lin Hao smiled faintly. "You're right. This world does respect the strong. People may differ in strength and talent, but there shouldn't be any distinction between noble and lowly when it comes to character and dignity. The nation gave you top-tier martial universities so many cultivation resources. Was it so you could bully the weak? I really can't be bothered to waste another word on people like you."

Then he glanced at the Principal of Modu Martial University. "I've crippled two of your team members, so that settles the score for Wang Meng and Xia Qiuling. Now I'll avenge Lei Yunfan by taking it out on your captain."

"Fine, fine, fine, Lin Hao. I never imagined Shancheng Martial University would produce a monster like you. But avenging yourself on Mo Yu is nothing but a pipe dream. Let's see what's given you so much confidence." The Principal of Modu Martial University's face darkened. He'd lost face badly today. His side had sent four against one, only to have two crippled and one scared off. No matter who won the match, there'd be no saving face for him.

Lin Hao didn't waste time talking to him. He crooked a finger at Mo Yu. "Come on."

Mo Yu didn't dare let his guard down. His aura surged in an instant, revealing the full might of a Gold-rank martial artist. He swung the Azure Fire Nether Halberd and charged at Lin Hao. A Gold-rank martial artist was far faster than one at Silver Grade. In the blink of an eye, Mo Yu was in front of Lin Hao. His Azure Fire Nether Halberd whistled through the air as he thrust it at Lin Hao without hesitation. Lin Hao didn't counterattack, only dodging back and forth with nimble footwork.

The waiting area and the stands below had fallen strangely silent. Everyone stared intently at the two fighters. Mo Yu's attacks were fierce, each one aimed at Lin Hao's vitals, but Lin Hao handled them with ease using his footwork. They exchanged more than a dozen moves, and Mo Yu hadn't gained an inch.

"This can't go on." Unable to shake Lin Hao's composure, Mo Yu withdrew from the fight. His attacks hadn't had the slightest effect on Lin Hao. But Lin Hao gave him no time to think. He stamped both feet and rocketed toward Mo Yu with a punch. Fist met halberd—only this time, Lin Hao was the one attacking. Mo Yu could do little more than barely block his punches.

"This guy can fight at this level with nothing but his bare hands? To hell with his E-class talent! To hell with his Lightning elemental ability!" Mo Yu cursed inwardly.

But there was little he could do against Lin Hao's rain of punches.

Just then, lightning blazed around Lin Hao, and countless tiny Black Lightning bolts swirled around him.

Battle Skill: Thunder Prison Instant Space Flash!

With Thunder Prison Instant Space Flash boosting him, Lin Hao's speed suddenly surged. Mo Yu hadn't even recovered when Lin Hao punched him into the air.

Lin Hao gave Mo Yu no chance at all. The moment Mo Yu was sent flying, Lin Hao pushed off and chased after him. He clasped his hands above his head and slammed another heavy punch down at Mo Yu. But Mo Yu was a Gold-rank martial artist, and the instant he was knocked backward, he reacted. He swiftly raised the Azure Fire Nether Halberd across his chest to block Lin Hao's blow.

Once Mo Yu had steadied himself, his eyes were full of shock. The speed Lin Hao had just displayed was already beyond what a Gold-rank martial artist like him could keep up with. He'd barely blocked that strike thanks to the quick reaction his battle experience had triggered.

Lin Hao gave him an amused smile. "What, you can't keep up just because I showed you a little of my strength? That won't do. You haven't done your best to please me yet."

Mo Yu, however, had finally calmed down. His aura burst out, and the Azure Fire Nether Halberd in his hands glowed bright green.

Battle Skill: Gilded Void Breaking Whirlwind!

The moment Mo Yu swung the Azure Fire Nether Halberd, fierce winds swept across the stage. Eight dark green energy whirlwinds formed in different spots around the arena and surged toward Lin Hao. Lin Hao's gaze sharpened. The power of wind? Thunder Prison Instant Space Flash activated repeatedly beneath his feet, letting him dodge the whirlwinds. But the whirlwinds he avoided abruptly changed direction and continued after him.

Lin Hao didn't panic. Just as the eight energy whirlwinds were about to collide with him, he leaped into the air. The whirlwinds crashed into one another, setting off a massive explosion. The terrifying force of the wind shredded everything within its radius; even the incredibly sturdy competition platform was blasted into a deep crater.

Mo Yu's eyes narrowed. This was exactly the moment he'd been waiting for: Lin Hao leaping into the air. He flung the Azure Fire Nether Halberd upward and immediately formed hand seals. Battle Skill: Wing Shadow Across the Sky Slash activated.

The Azure Fire Nether Halberd suddenly split into nine. All nine halberds, each shining with an eerie green light, shot toward Lin Hao. Lightning suddenly blazed around Lin Hao. He didn't even try to dodge; all nine Azure Fire Nether Halberds struck his body. Another terrifying explosion erupted. Even the referee moved. With a wave of his hand, a massive energy barrier covered the entire competition platform, blocking all of the blast's energy the instant it struck.

"Hahaha! There's no way you can take a full hit from my Earth Grade Battle Skill and come away unscathed. Red, red, fire, fire, muddled, muddled, dazed, dazed!" Mo Yu laughed openly, and even the Principal of Modu Martial University smiled from the sidelines.

The Shancheng Martial University team members below looked grave. "Holy crap, that attack could've taken out someone at Silver Grade, right?"

"Will Great God Lin be okay?"

Even Jiang Weiwei and Su Xiaorui looked worried.

In the VIP seats, Xiao Rou saw her older brother take the attack and started crying, trying to run to save him. Lin Yueyue grabbed her and held her in her arms, but Xiao Rou kept struggling.

"Don't worry. Your brother will be fine." Fang Yao smiled at Xiao Rou. Hearing her older sister's voice, Xiao Rou stopped struggling. "Big sister wouldn't lie to Xiao Rou." Tears still glistened in her wide eyes.

"Of course I wouldn't lie to you." Fang Yao smiled and took Xiao Rou into her arms, wiping the tears from her face. Lin Yueyue was also incredibly worried. That brat better not actually be hurt. How am I going to explain this to Mom when we get back?

Smoke and dust from the explosion filled the entire competition platform. Everyone, on and off the stage, waited in silence. Only Mo Yu's unrestrained laughter echoed throughout the arena.