118: Finals

Chapter 118: Grand Finals

Li Qidao displayed extraordinary Martial Dao talent from a young age. From the first day he began to Cultivate, Li Qidao knew he was destined for greatness.

As he grew, Li Qidao understood himself, the world, and the Martial Dao more deeply.

He knew he was a Genius, one of the top Geniuses in the entire Human Race.

In fact, the 'top two' could probably be reduced to 'top one' because he had never met a peer with stronger Martial Dao talent than himself.

Even after learning about the Geniuses of the older generation, he felt that these Seniors were inferior to him.

In this era, he seemed to be the undisputed number one in the world.

As long as he was given enough time, he would definitely become a Fifth-Realm Martial Artist, and then one by one, defeat all Fifth-Realm Martial Artists in the world.

Then he could truly become the number one in the world.

Li Qidao believed this was his future.

Until today, when he saw Bai Xuan.

Bai Xuan was younger than him, stronger than him, and his talent was also higher than his.

However, Li Qidao was not convinced.

“Peerless Ghost God True Skill and Hegemon Dragon Slaying Halberd are indeed very strong, but they are not the strongest Martial Arts.”

“Since I am not Cultivating the strongest Martial Arts, it is naturally impossible for me to become the strongest Martial Artist.”

“Perhaps the path I took before was wrong.”

“Why is Bai Xuan stronger than me? Is it because his talent is higher than mine? Perhaps a little, but I am older than him, so why can he possess such powerful combat strength in the Second Realm?”

“The human body has its limits, Martial Artists have their limits, and Realms have their limits.”

“Even if Bai Xuan’s talent is higher than mine, the difference cannot be so vast.”

“So where exactly is the difference between him and me?”

“It’s actually very clear.”

“It’s the Martial Arts!”

“I Cultivate Peerless Ghost God True Skill and Hegemon Dragon Slaying Halberd.”

“Although these two are top-tier True Skills and Halberd Techniques, they are not the strongest, nor are they 100% suitable True Skills and Halberd Techniques for me.”

“The strongest Martial Arts are created by the strongest Martial Artists.”

“So, I should also walk the path of self-created Martial Arts.”

“Starting now isn’t too early.”

“First, create a prototype, and then continuously learn, continuously experience, and continuously refine it.”

Thinking of this, Li Qidao’s eyes became firm.

He also left.

He returned to his room, sat at his desk, and began to think.

“How should I create my own Martial Arts?”

“What kind of Martial Arts do I want to create?”

“Where should the path of self-created Martial Arts begin?”

“These are all questions.”

“But on closer inspection, the answers to these questions are also very clear.”

“Why did I Cultivate Peerless Ghost God True Skill and Hegemon Dragon Slaying Halberd?”

“Not only because these two Cultivation Techniques are very powerful, but also because they suit me.”

“It is precisely because of this that my Cultivation of Peerless Ghost God True Skill and Hegemon Dragon Slaying Halberd has been so smooth and effortless.”

“This also indicates that these two Martial Arts are very suitable for me and have extremely high reference value.”

“Since they have extremely high reference value, I will refer to them, or rather, use them as prototypes, to create Martial Arts that are even more suitable for me.”

“So, to begin creating my own Martial Arts, I can first modify and optimize Peerless Ghost God True Skill and Hegemon Dragon Slaying Halberd, making them more suitable for me.”

“Very good,”

“Now I have a direction.”

“Then let me imagine how I should optimize and modify these two Martial Arts. Let’s start with Peerless Ghost God True Skill.”

“Peerless Ghost God True Skill can condense Peerless Ghost God True Qi, making the True Qi transform into Peerless Ghost God Armor, providing unparalleled Defense, and greatly enhancing the physique, making the physique like an unparalleled ghost god, with terrifying speed, attack, and Defense.”

“I like peerless, but I don’t like ghost god. I don’t want to become a ghost god; I want to be a Martial God! The strongest Martial God, the ultimate Martial God, the peerless Martial God!”

“Then can I modify Peerless Ghost God True Skill into ‘Peerless Martial God True Skill’?”

“Let’s try.”

“Infusing my own will, my own thoughts, my own wisdom.”

It must be said, Li Qidao was truly a Genius among Geniuses. In less than one night, he had initially completed the modification and optimization of Peerless Ghost God True Skill, creating the prototype of ‘Peerless Martial God True Skill’.

And he created a killing move—the Peerless Martial God Form!

In this form, he could condense the Peerless Martial God True Qi into Peerless Martial God Battle Armor, maximizing his combat strength. He could even burn the Peerless Martial God True Qi to make his combat strength even more terrifying, entering an overloaded combat state with the most ultimate combat strength.

However, this state consumed an enormous amount, and currently, he could only maintain it for ten seconds.

After dawn, he rested for an hour.

The competition began.

However, today, he did not encounter Bai Xuan, nor did Bai Xuan encounter him.

Both easily defeated their matched opponents.

Then, as time passed.

The Grand Finals were about to begin, and the two who entered the Grand Finals were naturally Bai Xuan and Li Qidao.

During this period.

Li Qidao had already perfected ‘Peerless Martial God True Skill’ and ‘Hegemon Dragon Slaying Halberd’.

Of course, the current ‘Hegemon Dragon Slaying Halberd’ no longer bore that name.

The current ‘Hegemon Dragon Slaying Halberd’ was called ‘Peerless Martial God Battle Halberd’!

His Killing Intent became weaker, but his domineering Aura became even more terrifying, and his Battle Intent became more fervent and resolute.

This also greatly enhanced the combat power of the Halberd Technique.

The original ‘Hegemon Dragon Slaying Halberd’ was known as the number one Halberd Technique in the world, with supreme Killing Intent and supreme domineering power, possessing the Killing Intent to slaughter all living beings and the domineering power to rampage through the abyss.

And the current ‘Peerless Martial God Battle Halberd’ became even more domineering, more violent, and its combat became even more formidable.

Although it was only a form, Li Qidao had also created the first killing move of the ‘Peerless Martial God Battle Halberd’—Martial God’s Heaven-Slaying Strike!

Transforming one’s body into a Martial God, wielding a halberd to strike down the gods of heaven!

Its Battle Intent was so intense, fervent, and domineering.

It truly shook the past and present.

Li Qidao’s changes were noticed by Lin Xinfeng and also by Bai Xuan.

“The Juniors these days are truly extraordinary, one after another.”

“Bai Xuan’s talent is unparalleled through the ages, with the potential to become the number one in the world in the future, and even a faint hope of creating a Sixth-Realm Martial Dao.”

“Originally, I thought Bai Xuan was the most talented among the Juniors.”

“I didn’t expect this Li Qidao’s progress to be so terrifying.”

“After seeing Bai Xuan’s true strength, he also had an Epiphany, as if enlightened overnight.”

“He directly modified and optimized Peerless Ghost God True Skill and Hegemon Dragon Slaying Halberd into Martial Arts more suitable for himself.”

“It seems he learned a lot from Bai Xuan and embarked on the path of self-created Martial Arts.”

“Hmm… Although his current foundation is still insufficient, his Ideas is clear enough, and his thinking is meticulous enough. He has already created quite good Martial Arts. At least for Li Qidao, he is progressing, and progressing very quickly.”

“Some minor flaws are normal.”

“So—”

“Should I help him?”

Thinking of this, Lin Xinfeng’s eyes also moved involuntarily.

Tomorrow was the Grand Finals.

If he helped him optimize these minor flaws, he might be able to go toe-to-toe with Bai Xuan.

Tomorrow’s Grand Finals would then become an evenly matched Dragon-Tiger Battle.

“I want to watch it.”

“Then help him.”

“After all, isn’t it proper for a Senior to guide a Junior?”

“Bai Xuan also received my guidance, so I shouldn’t favor one over the other.”

“This Li Qidao also needs some guidance.”

Thinking of this, Lin Xinfeng immediately made a decision. With a thought, space suddenly changed.

Li Qidao was directly brought to his tea room.

Upon seeing Lin Xinfeng, Li Qidao quickly reacted, then bowed and greeted him:

“Junior Li Qidao greets Senior Lin.”

“Good, good, you are much more polite than Bai Xuan.”

As soon as these words were spoken, Li Qidao understood.

Lin Xinfeng had guided Bai Xuan, but Bai Xuan was not as polite as him.

“It is proper for a Junior to respect a Senior.”

“Indeed, but I don’t care about these minor details.”

“Tomorrow is the Grand Finals, and time is limited, so I’ll get straight to the point.”

“There are still some issues with your modification and optimization of Peerless Ghost God True Skill and Hegemon Dragon Slaying Halberd. I’ve noticed quite a few minor flaws.”

“You should continue to optimize them.”

Hearing this, Li Qidao’s eyes lit up, and he replied eagerly:

“Yes, Senior.”

“Listen carefully.”

Lin Xinfeng went straight to the point, simply and clearly stating the problems and the optimization and modification solutions he had thought of.

Li Qidao listened, feeling immensely enlightened.

And he was a Genius, a true Genius.

So, after hearing Lin Xinfeng’s guidance, he was able to draw inferences and learn by analogy.

Thus, the two continuously communicated, modified, and optimized.

During this process, Lin Xinfeng also judged that although Li Qidao was not as good as Bai Xuan, he was not far off.

This was also an extraordinary Genius, who, as long as he didn’t die, would definitely reach the Fifth Realm.

Good!

This news was truly great!

It seemed that the previous Li Qidao had never encountered an opponent, never felt pressure, so he had not fully unleashed his talent.

Now that Bai Xuan had appeared, he felt the pressure, and his talent was stimulated.

Good, good, good!

It was truly good!

The Human Race had hope for the future!

Just like that, at four in the morning, Li Qidao completely perfected ‘Peerless Martial God True Skill’ and ‘Peerless Martial God Battle Halberd’.

After five hours of rest.

The Grand Finals also began!

Because today was the Grand Finals, many important figures came.

They were also looking forward to seeing who would be the champion of this year’s National Youth Public Security Officer Martial Arts Competition.

When Bai Xuan and Li Qidao stood on the stage, many people, many important figures, showed expressions of admiration.

“The Juniors of today are truly remarkable.”

“They are peerless in their prime, full of vigor, both possessing the demeanor of Prodigies. These two are Geniuses of the Human Race, the future hope of the Human Race!”

“Indeed!”

“This appearance, this countenance, this Aura!”

“Good, good, they have the bearing of my youth!”

“Excellent!! Truly excellent!!!”

Bai Xuan and Li Qidao could both hear the voices from the audience, but neither of them paid much attention.

Li Qidao was currently only concerned with Bai Xuan.

He wore a black Cultivation uniform, held a halberd, and looked at Bai Xuan with burning eyes.

“Bai Xuan, I want to thank you.”

“Without you, I wouldn’t have felt pressure, wouldn’t have unleashed my potential, and wouldn’t have become stronger.”

“These past few days, my progress has been rapid and significant.”

“More importantly, I have seen the path ahead clearly.”

“So, I want to say thank you.”

“You’re welcome, it’s only right.”

“We are all humans, all members of the Public Security Bureau, all wanting to resist the abyss and protect the Human Race.”

“So, if I can help you and make you stronger, it can be considered my contribution to the Human Race.”

Bai Xuan said with a gentle smile, his tone unhurried.

Bai Xuan was not boasting; these were his sincere thoughts. After all, Bai Xuan truly wanted the Martial Dao of this world to flourish, and then Bai Xuan would also gain greater rewards.

Furthermore, Bai Xuan was also a member of the Human Race, and eliminating the abyss was one of Bai Xuan’s goals.

After all, if he devoured the abyss, Bai Xuan’s gains would surely be immense.

However, it was precisely Bai Xuan’s words that drew even more appreciation from the prominent figures of the Human Race.

They were all Martial Artists, all strong individuals, so they could naturally tell that Bai Xuan was not speaking idly; what Bai Xuan said was from the heart.

Such selflessness, such breadth of vision.

“Excellent, excellent.”

“This young man named Bai Xuan has great vision and great Aura.”

“He has a pure heart and a public spirit.”

“Very good, we truly have successors!”

“Indeed!”

While sighing with emotion, they decided to help Bai Xuan more, allowing Bai Xuan to grow faster.

As for Li Qidao, after hearing Bai Xuan’s reply, his expression changed. After a deep look at Bai Xuan, he replied:

“It seems I still underestimated you.”

“You are indeed a respectable opponent.”

“I, Li Qidao, greatly admire people like you.”

“Of course,”

“I am also a member of the Human Race, and I am a Martial Artist of the Yan Country.”

This was enough to say.

“Let’s begin.”

“Come.”

After the brief exchange ended.

Li Qidao directly charged at Bai Xuan, wielding his halberd.

The moment he took his first step, dark Peerless Martial God True Qi surged skyward, releasing an incredibly terrifying Aura, and in a very short time, it condensed into a tangible, heavy general’s armor.

Domineering and fierce!

As Li Qidao raised his halberd, the dark color completely covered the entire halberd.

In just the blink of an eye, Li Qidao transformed into a dark Martial God! A dark Martial God with a sky-high Aura!

“Come, fight!”