Chapter 250: Earth-Shattering (Part 2)
Tu An was one of the outstanding ones among them, having awakened his bloodline three times. Each awakening made them stronger, bringing them closer to the god of their Flame Horn Race.
What genius martial artist in the city, what Deputy City Lord; they're all jokes in front of their Flame Horn Race.
Just as Hu Lei finished speaking, Lin Qi raised his hand to sign up directly.
"City Lord, may I give it a try?" Lin Qi looked at Diroya and asked softly.
"Are you sure you want to go on?" Diroya looked at the sign-up Lin Qi, his eyes full of surprise.
In his viewpoint, Lin Qi being so young and having a Vice City Lord Level strength held great potential for reaching the Blood Coagulation Realm in the future, not to mention Star Tower City does not target the Human Race; under normal circumstances, Lin Qi has no reason to participate.
Indeed, a hundred thousand Energy Crystal Stones is astronomical for any Bone Forging Realm expert, and Lin Qi, as a young man, couldn't resist the temptation. But facing a monster like Tu An, it's hard to imagine Lin Qi being unaware of the situation.
"With such a generous reward offered by the City Lord, it's hard for anyone to refuse such temptation." Lin Qi nodded, his expression firm.
His earlier submission was merely to prompt Diroya to offer more money.
He originally thought Diroya would be willing to add two to three thousand at most, but unexpectedly offered a hundred thousand right off the bat, making it difficult for him to refuse.
"Crazy! He's crazy! Stop him quickly!" Elder Xiang almost jumped up watching Lin Qi's voluntary enrollment.
The Human Race barely had someone close to reaching the Blood Coagulation Realm, yet he never imagined Lin Qi would be so greedy for money, risking his life.
But before Elder Xiang and the others had time to dissuade him, City Lord Diroya directly agreed, allowing Lin Qi to go on stage now, leaving Elder Xiang and others feeling almost hopeless.
With City Lord Diroya's permission, and Lin Qi proactively on stage, if they dared meddle further, they might be expelled.
"It's over, everything is over now." Elder Xiang watched Lin Qi on stage, feeling an unspeakable sense of loss.
"Elder Xiang, based on my investigation, that Hall Master Lin is no fool." Xiong Yuedie watched Lin Qi's calm demeanor and expressed her thoughts, "Since he is willing to go on stage for the match, he must have some confidence."
"Confidence?" Elder Xiang looked at Lin Qi on stage, feeling a glimmer of hope, thinking Xiong Yuedie's words made sense; he was a bit too anxious, forgetting that Lin Qi is a genius.
A genius, after witnessing Tu An's performance, if he lacks confidence, how could he choose to fight? After all, it's a matter of life and death, not something to be taken lightly.
"Confidence? These Humans are quite naive." A graceful noblewoman from the Feather Race glanced disdainfully at Elder Xiang and others not far away, feeling both scorn and schadenfreude.
Indeed, Tu An showed some strength, but it was only a part. City Lord Hu Lei from Star Tower City said Tu An could transform twice more, further enhancing his combat power, who knows how much these two transformations will boost his strength.
Lin Qi only recently defeated a Four-Armed Blade Demon, not even a top Bone Forging Realm expert, causing considerable damage to the Martial Arts Hall, indicating Lin Qi's strength is not overly formidable.
Even if Lin Qi had hidden his power before, he might only be slightly stronger than Tu An's current state. Once Tu An transforms again, the outcome is uncertain.
And on the arena, as barriers rose around, the nearly five-meter-tall Tu An was curiously sizing up Lin Qi.
"I thought Chasing Light City was filled with old, weak, sick characters without a brave martial artist, but you're not bad." Tu An praised, "For your courage alone, I'll ensure you die without pain."
"With just you, I'm afraid that's impossible." Lin Qi looked at Tu An, who seemed like a demon amidst flames, and shook his head.
Though he wasn't sure about Tu An's exact physical strength, with even his normal state being terrifyingly strong now.
His actual strength reached nearly seventeen tons, with a speed close to two hundred meters per second.
Using the mallet technique, his strength could increase by 50%, up to twenty-five tons, a power that those top Bone Forging Realm experts mastering Super Tier Martial Technique to the Third Layer Perfection couldn't achieve.
A typical top-level Bone Forging Realm expert's punch is nearly twenty tons, coupled with the Tier Two Battle Armor makes about twenty-six tons, yet wearing Tier Two Battle Armor, his strike power is nearly thirty-five tons, not a gap that mere bodily growth can bridge.
"Diroya, your Deputy City Lord is indeed interesting, facing Tu An so calmly, seems quite strong." Hu Lei looked at the composed Lin Qi, chuckling, "Looks like both our luck is great today, a chance to see Tu An's second transformation."
Diroya remained silent, watching the arena-restrained Lin Qi nervously.
Knowing that if Lin Qi dares go on stage, he undoubtedly has some confidence, Diroya didn't think Lin Qi could defeat Tu An, but at least buying some time was crucial, rather than like the previous Crystal Race elder, whose battle lasted less than a second, by the time the Domain City's lord arrived, he might already be bankrupt.
On the arena.
"You're not bad, seems like you have the confidence to defeat me now." Tu An looked at Lin Qi, unaffected, his face growing more excited, "Then I won't hold back, feel honored! You're going to be the 33rd to witness my second transformation!"
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