Spear Intent VS Battle Intent

But this scene was a nightmare for the Referee on the field. The protective barrier he'd conjured began to crack inch by inch the moment the two auras collided, on the verge of shattering. Jiang Tianhai and Fang Wei could no longer sit still. Jiang Tianhai flew swiftly onto the arena, said something to the Referee, who grimaced bitterly and cursed under his breath as he withdrew from the grounds.

Jiang Tianhai formed hand seals, and a sturdier protective barrier appeared over the arena. Fang Wei wasn't idle either; he jumped down from the stage and cast a defensive barrier toward the audience stands.

Then Jiang Tianhai's voice rang out from the arena, "Due to special circumstances, I will personally officiate this match."

"These two brats have actually forced the God of War to step in himself." The other Principals in the waiting area shook their heads with wry smiles.

Down in the Shancheng Martial University waiting area.

Wang Meng: "As expected of my Great God Lin. Damn, I worship him so much."

Lei Yunfan: "What kind of monster is he? Damn, a Lightning elemental ability user actually comprehending artistic conception."

Xia Qiuling: "Great God Lin is so handsome. Oh Mom, I'm drooling just watching him."

Jiang Weiwei and Su Xiaorui were both staring blankly at the stage. "Is this the battle skill Lin Hao newly comprehended in these past two months?"

"That idiot actually knows how to use a spear too. Looks like I'll have to ask him for pointers later." Fang Yao's lips parted slightly.

"Haha, Brother Lin, well done. I, Duan Yue, wasn't wrong about you. Then let's have a good, satisfying fight." Duan Yue laughed heartily. The Battle Intent he'd comprehended meant the stronger his opponent, the fiercer his own will to fight.

Without another word, the two shot forward. Their spears clashed in midair, erupting in a series of explosive cracks. They traded blows back and forth for dozens of exchanges, neither gaining the upper hand. Lin Hao was thoroughly enjoying himself—meeting a worthy opponent was something he'd been craving.

After dozens of exchanges, both were breathing slightly heavily.

The cheers from the audience below reached an unprecedented peak. Even the martial university students and Principals were collectively applauding.

Suddenly, the Po Jun Spear in Duan Yue's hand blazed with brilliant light. He bent low and swept horizontally, unleashing the battle skill: Sweeping Thousand Armies. The golden spear light surged forward with unstoppable momentum toward Lin Hao. Lin Hao didn't back down; he rapidly swung the Thunder Prison Sky Splitting Spear, its tip crackling with the Power of lightning in sharp, snapping bursts.

Thunder Prison Nine Spears, First Spear: Stabilize the Three Armies.

Lin Hao gripped the spear with one hand, the tip wrapped in Black Lightning, and collided with Duan Yue's golden spear light with irresistible force. A thunderous explosion roared across the arena, shaking the entire stage and the venue itself.

"Holy shit, are these two psychos trying to destroy this place?" The Principals and team members were all immensely relieved that the God of War had intervened just now—otherwise, that blast alone would have sent them all flying backward.

Inside the arena, the dust hadn't even settled, yet the sounds of combat continued unabated.

Another dozens of exchanges of fierce battle. Now, Lin Hao, suspended in midair, struck first.

Thunder Prison Nine Spears, Second Spear: Break the Mountain.

The entire body of the Thunder Prison Sky Splitting Spear flared with Black Light, and Black Thunder surged around Lin Hao. In an instant, all the Power of lightning converged onto the spear shaft. Lin Hao gripped the spear and slashed diagonally downward with all his might. A crescent-shaped spear light, cloaked in Black Light and carrying the force to split a mountain, shot toward Duan Yue.

Duan Yue wasn't to be outdone. Battle Intent roiled around him as he channeled all his power into his spear, assuming a throwing stance. The battle skill: Sky Breaking Shadow Hunter activated. The entire Po Jun Spear shot forward with devastating force, meeting Lin Hao's crescent spear light. Another explosion erupted on the stage. The entire arena began to collapse, and violent tremors shook the outside of the stage.

Before Duan Yue could react, Lin Hao had already initiated the third spear of the Thunder Prison Nine Spears.

Thunder Prison Nine Spears, Third Spear: Divide the Rivers.

The sky above the arena suddenly darkened. Endless Black Lightning materialized overhead. Lin Hao raised the Thunder Prison Sky Splitting Spear high, beginning to gather power. At that moment, a bolt of Black Lightning struck the spear tip, and the spear began to tremble violently. Lin Hao locked onto Duan Yue on the stage and hurled the spear without hesitation.

"Haha, Brother Lin, this move is truly exhilarating!" Duan Yue, driven by his Battle Intent, had entered a near-manic state. He held the Po Jun Spear behind his back, slightly crouched, pouring all his Spiritual Power and Battle Intent into the spear.

The battle skill: Dragon's Roar Shakes the Heavens activated.

This was the strongest strike Duan Yue could muster. The entire spear blazed with golden light, and a dragon's roar echoed from within. As Duan Yue completed his charge, he hurled the Po Jun Spear forward. The black and yellow lights collided in midair. Time seemed to freeze for a moment. But in that single instant, the entire arena turned to ash. Jiang Tianhai's face darkened, and he reinforced the protective barrier further.

The crowd saw only the thick dust in the arena, but not the two figures.

"What happened?" The audience was filled with doubt.

Xing Tianhe and the other Principals gaped. That last strike was enough to instantly kill a Platinum rank fierce beast. "Tch, a pair of real freaks."

A minute later, the dust inside the barrier settled. Seeing this, Jiang Tianhai dispelled the barrier.

Everyone looked. Where the arena had been, there was now a crater nearly five meters deep. Jiang Tianhai was holding the unconscious Duan Yue in his arms. Lin Hao stood nearby, gasping for breath.

"What the hell, where's the arena?"

"Those two blew the whole thing to pieces."

"What kind of destructive power is that?"

Both the audience and the martial university members were in awe. Jiang Tianhai gave a bitter smile. These two brats had obliterated the arena—how were they supposed to continue the competition? He then announced, "I declare: the first semifinal of the Hundred Schools League, Longcheng Martial University versus Shancheng Martial University, Shancheng Martial University wins. Advancing to the finals."

Silence fell over the entire venue. After who knows how long, thunderous applause and cheers erupted across the stadium.

"Damn, that was one hell of a show!"

"This ticket was totally worth it."

Cheers rang out from every corner of the audience stands.

Everyone from Shancheng Martial University and Longcheng Martial University rushed to Jiang Tianhai's side to check on their respective team members.

"Don't worry, Duan Yue just exhausted his Spiritual Power. He's fine." Jiang Tianhai said. Hearing this, Han Bantian finally relaxed a little. Looking at the unconscious Duan Yue, he gave a wry smile. If it hadn't been for that freak Lin Hao this year, the championship should have been theirs.

"Lin Hao!" At that moment, everyone from Shancheng Martial University ran over to him. Jiang Tianhai looked at Jiang Weiwei's worried expression and let out a sigh.