Chapter 212: Spear Momentum

Murmurs of discussions echoed through the crowd, both among the spectators and the competitors.

"It's unbelievable that this only the third round-robin of the competition and we’re already witnessing a decisive battle for the championship, between two Martial Saints, nonetheless. Moreover, the strength of these two has already surpassed what one would expect from newly ascended Martial Saints."

"I've been eagerly awaiting this moment ever since the previous fight ended! The past two days have felt like years! Now, it's finally time for the ultimate conclusion to be revealed!"

"Who will be the true world champion?"

The host wasted no time. After an enthusiastic introduction, he turned his gaze sharply toward Li Pin. " Who would have thought that this moment would come so soon? After just three rounds of competition, we are on the brink of determining the world champion! Now, let us welcome the top contender for the title, Li Pin, to the stage!"

As soon as he said that, the crowd erupted into an even more enthusiastic cheer

This excitement was broadcast to every corner of the Tianyuan Federation. It's no exaggeration to say that Li Pin was currently the hottest star within the Tianyuan border. No one else could compete with his news coverage.

This was evident in the case of Yuan Kaitai, whose endorsement alone boosted his company's valuation from tens of millions to over billions.

Yes! Not just a few hundred millions, but in the billions! And this was within a short period!

In summary, the company’s owner, who had paid a mere two million in endorsement fees back then, saw their investment multiply thousands of times!

He couldn’t make money this fast even if he went around robbing it.

As Li Pin took the stage, the host quickly asked the most anticipated question. "Li Pin, the contestant you are challenging is..."

As the host dragged the question, most of the crowd's attention turned to Zhao Yushi.

As for the others, including the Great Sun Chosen One, and the injured Song Wuya and Cheng Yufeng, they all understood that they were not the stars of the show today. In fact, throughout this entire season of the World’s Top Martial Competition, they had never really felt like the main characters.

If this season had been similar to the past instances of the competition, each of them would have had the qualifications to contend for the championship.

However, not everyone was sour about it like Cheng Yufeng. The Great Sun Chosen One and Song Wuya had a much better mindset than him.

What Song Wuya cared about most was showcasing the pinnacle of saber techniques and reaching the peak of swordsmanship; it was that simple. If he won the championship, then so be it. It would be a nice bonus. But if he didn’t, then all was well. It was the journey that would leave him content.

As for the Great Sun Chosen One, he had long since abandoned the idea of competing for first place ever since he experienced Li Pin’s strength firsthand. What he strove for at the moment was to become a Dragon Prince, whether that was through reaching first, second, or third place.

Ever since he started thinking about it this way, the pressure he felt had been reduced a great deal.

On the competition stage, Li Pin did not disappoint.

𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

He steadily directed his gaze toward Zhao Yushi. "Please."

Zhao Yushi, without a word, rose with her spear. "Where's your sword?"

As she stood up, she looked toward Tuo Bafeng. "Give him his sword."

"No need," Li Pin looked at Zhao Yushi with a serious expression. "Fists are not necessarily inferior to a sword."

"But you’re clearly stronger with your sword,” said Zhao Yushi, frowning as she looked at Li Pin. "Are you underestimating me?"

"No, it’s just that I can better experience the Force in your spear this way,” replied Li Pin earnestly. "Come."

Zhao Yushi saw the seriousness in Li Pin's eyes. He had no intention of underestimating her as an opponent. On the contrary, he valued her just as much as he had valued Song Wuya in their fight.

She slowly gripped her long spear, stepped forward, and ascended the competition stage. "Then... I'll do as you wish."

With a few strides, she firmly positioned herself ten meters in front of Li Pin.

The host announced loudly, "Next, let us eagerly anticipate the battle of the saints between Li Pin and Zhao Yushi, the two great Martial Saints!"

After finishing his announcement, he jumped off the competition stage as quickly as possible.

Li Pin gestured with an open hand. "Please."

"Please," Zhao Yushi responded.

As she finished speaking, she decisively made her move, not waiting even a second.

The Seismic Rock stage floor shook violently with every stride, sending shockwaves rippling outward.

The next instant, she erupted with a wave of cold and murderous intent, reminiscent of an army of charging iron cavalries.

The smoke of war rose!

Whoosh!

A cold glint flashed! And a spear shot forth like a dragon!

She seemed like a general leading thousands of troops, breaking through enemy lines and cutting down foes.

Though she was alone, her presence was as if she commanded hundreds of soldiers. Her fierce spear strike, with its overwhelming destructive power, made it seem to Li Pin as if dozens, even hundreds, of people were attacking simultaneously.

A sea of spear shadows swept toward Li Pin like a tidal wave, carrying with it the ferocity of the army.

Li Pin distinctly felt that Zhao Yushi's spear was locked onto him and that his "momentum" was being drawn toward its tip.

It was as though no matter how he dodged, maneuvered—or even withdrew altogether from the stage—the spear would still crush him with its overwhelming Force, like a thousand soldiers trampling over him.

Li Pin was somewhat surprised. "This use of momentum is simply..."

Zhao Yushi's application of "momentum" had reached such a level that she could disrupt perceptions and create illusions. The more acute and focused her opponents were, the more susceptible they were to her illusions.

If someone like Song Wuya, a pure swordsman focused solely on his saber and his enemy, faced Zhao Yushi, he would find that he was facing not a single opponent, but a legion of foes led by her.

In such a situation, despite his slight edge in combat, Song Wuya would ultimately fall victim to the thunderous charge of Zhao Yushi's iron cavalry.

However, Li Pin's perception was so acute that it transcended the limits of a Martial Saint. That was especially the case after he had donned the top-tier astral equipment, as it had provided him with a new, profound understanding of spiritual power.

With this newfound insight, his perception had heightened to a level akin to an "All-Seeing Eye."

One moment, he saw Zhao Yushi leading a massive charge with her army; the next, the overwhelming momentum had vanished, leaving only her and her spear.

With a subtle shift in his aura, he effortlessly evaded Zhao Yushi's lock.

Once Li Pin broke free from Zhao Yushi's momentum lock, his spiritual perception honed in precisely on her Force. Under the pull of his own momentum, the spear she thrust forward lost all traces of its grandeur and mystique.

Li Pin took a large step forward to meet Zhao Yushi's spear as it pierced through the air. He shook his arm and unleashed a formidable Force from his waist. This Force transformed into a shockwave capable of shattering the fabric of space itself and slammed into the side of Zhao Yushi's spearhead with tremendous Force.

"

Hmm?

"

Zhao Yushi was surprised to find she had lost her lock on Li Pin's aura. However, her grip on the spear remained steady and composed.

Having repeatedly demonstrated extraordinary strength, Li Pin was her strongest opponent in this competition. It was not surprising that he could break free from her momentum lock.

Following her original plan, Zhao Yushi abruptly spun her spear.

During the spin, the force contained within it erupted. If the spear were to strike forcefully now, it could likely split a steel plate apart.

Bang!

The shockwave accompanied by a clang of metal rippled through the air as the explosive Aura Force and the high-speed spinning spear clashed.

However, Zhao Yushi, holding her spear, did not rely solely on a straightforward thrust. Leveraging the spear's innate ability to withstand forceful shocks, she immediately launched another attack before Li Pin could counter.

The long spear thrust forward with overwhelming force, akin to an army of iron cavalries as it enveloped Li Pin once more.

The precision and mastery of this "momentum" made Li Pin realize something.

He suppressed the urge to unleash his Nine Heavens Kunpeng and instead continued to clash with Zhao Yushi's torrent of momentum using his own.

Smash! Parry! Press! Guard! Jab! Stab!

The spear in her hand seemingly came alive, transforming into a roaring serpent dragon, employing every attack technique at her disposal.

Moreover, the speed of Zhao Yushi's smashes, thrusts, and stabs was like a raging thunderstorm, unending and relentless. Under the massive, tumultuous momentum, it felt as if Li Pin was facing three or more Zhao Yushi’s, not just once.

Li Pin had erupted his Aura Force and extended his arms to block and deflect the majority of Zhao Yushi's attacks, but to an observer, it didn’t seem that way. it appeared as though Zhao Yushi's spear was completely overwhelming him, leaving him no room to counterattack.

"This momentum... It's more than just simple force... She has turned her momentum into something similar to a domain. Wherever the spear points, it is a domain of slaughter! Those who enter are doomed to death!"

Caught in this storm, Li Pin quietly felt the relentless sense of being hunted. Even though he managed to evade the targeting several times, the spear kept finding its mark, as if he was the prey in Zhao Yushi's hunt.

Before Li Pin could fully grasp the changes in Zhao Yushi's spear momentum, the latter abruptly halted her thunderous attack. She then leaped back and widened the distance between them.

She looked at Li Pin coldly. "Draw your sword!"

As the sea of spear shadows vanished, Li Pin was momentarily stunned.

He quickly realized something.

"Li Pin, you are too arrogant! Did you think I didn't notice you trying to decipher my spear momentum? But have you considered that every Martial Saint possesses secret arts and ultimate moves? What would have happened if I had suddenly unleashed my most powerful attack just now?"

Zhao Yushi pointed down to the stage. "Draw your sword! Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Li Pin remained silent for a moment.

After several seconds, he finally replied, "Sorry, my excitement got the better of me. Your mastery of 'momentum' is truly admirable."

His expression was filled with sincerity. "As an apology, I will now, like with Song Wuya, reveal my strongest form and execute my most powerful attack. Please... be sure to withstand it and not die."