Holy Fist!

Chapter 427 Professional Ascension, Transformation from Dragon to Serpent! (6.2k)

Half an hour later, at the Dragon Elephant Martial Arts School.

Before the Martial Arts Association arrived, Bai Xiao interrogated An Xing. The Demon Bird Manual was unpredictable, and with Yao Qing's assistance, the heavily injured An Xing revealed a great deal of information, causing Bai Xiao to raise an eyebrow.

"The Court of Demons once held absolute power and influence throughout the world, possessing unimaginable authority and influence. Now, the Court of Demons is a product of centuries of decline. At its peak, the Court of Demons boasted six major seats, each wielding immense power. Even Grandmasters could only serve as substitutes for these seats. Only when one of the six major seats died could a subsequent Grandmaster ascend to the position..."

In the secret room, he took a deep breath, his expression slightly solemn.

This time, Bai Xiao arrested the high-ranking members of the Demon Court, finally gaining a comprehensive understanding of it. The more he learned, the more astonished he became.

The Court of Demons is even more powerful than White Owl had imagined.

Previously, he thought the other party was just a number one terrorist organization wanted by governments worldwide. But now it seems that was just the tip of the iceberg!
Once, the six seats of the Court of Demons stood tall, like a colossal entity hanging overhead, its immense shadow obscuring everything. But at some point, for reasons unknown, the six seats of the Court of Demons simultaneously departed from the real world, vanishing into the depths of the void. Naturally, the power of the Court of Demons diminished drastically, and its rule over the world crumbled. They were forced to retreat and lie low, hiding in the shadows.

The martial arts world of various countries had thought that their time for vigorous development had arrived. However, during this period, energy mechs, a completely new force, emerged like mushrooms after rain. In a short time, they dominated the mainstream of global power, even overshadowing the long-established martial arts tradition.

This phenomenon led the people of the Demon Court to suspect that the departure of the six seats might be intricately related to the energy mechs. Was the rise of the energy mechs really that simple? And was there some unknown force at play behind the scenes?
In short, the Court of Demons completely annexed its territory in the following period, waiting for an opportunity. Finally, some time ago, they got an unprecedented opportunity. The sixth seat of the Court of Demons, Hongze, returned from the void and began to guide the return of the other seats! And this time, everything Dark Star did was related to the return of the third seat of the Court of Demons, Youtian! The Mother of Masks in Bai Xiao's hands is one of the power sources left behind by Youtian. In addition, there are two other masks and a coordinate. The Court of Demons has already mobilized its forces, infiltrated the eastern part of the Tianxia Federation, begun to seize the masks and the coordinate, and plans to directly launch a ceremony here to welcome the return of the third seat, Youtian.

"The sixth seat, the calamity of Hongze..."

White Owl muttered to himself.

He immediately recalled the turmoil that had engulfed Huaihe River City in the darkness.

Immediately afterwards, Bai Xiao's thoughts returned to the present moment.

"The Demon Court's target, besides the mask I possess, is also related to the Martial Arts Tournament. Three masks, one coordinate. The Demon Court and I each possess one mask, and the third mask is located elsewhere in the world. The one related to the Martial Arts Tournament must be the coordinate..."

He took a deep breath and glanced at Dark Star, who had just finished his interrogation. However, for some unknown reason, Dark Star suddenly began to convulse, blood streaming from his face. Bai Xiao was about to rush over, but the man was already dead in an instant, his powerful aura dissipating into streams of light.

It was obliterated by some unseen force.

"what happened?"

He frowned deeply.

"It seems that there are some restrictions on the memories in this person's mind. If he reveals some extremely important secrets, it will cause a backlash." Yao Qing, who had been standing quietly to the side, thought for a moment and then looked up to guess.

"Even the higher-ups of the Demon Court can't avoid it?"

"Deployed by the chief of the Demon Court?"

Bai Xiao slowly turned around, no longer looking at the already dead Dark Star.

He actually had many more questions he wanted to ask in multiple interrogations, but unfortunately the Court of Demons had preventative measures, and White Owl ultimately didn't get too many secrets.

He felt a little regretful.

However, Bai Xiao had at least obtained the intelligence that the Court of Evil Spirits was highly likely to cause trouble at the Martial Arts Tournament. He needed to remind the Martial Arts Association to take precautions to avoid being caught off guard and suffering heavy losses. Bai Xiao's eyes flickered slightly as he slowly raised his arm.

In his large palm, a menacing mithril mask with a black shell shimmered with a mysterious light under the moonlight. Only now did he realize that this mask was a manifestation of the primordial power of You Tian, ​​the third seat of the Demon Court.

Its power may even be more formidable than that of a grandmaster.

"I wonder if it's possible to find a way to absorb the primal power within this Netherworld Mask, just like I absorbed the grandmaster's insights from the Glazed Enlightenment Lotus Platform? The effect might even be better than the grandmaster's insights..."

Bai Xiao took a deep breath, quickly turned around, and walked away into the distance.

……

Three o'clock in the morning.

The turmoil caused by the attack has finally come to an end. The Dragon Elephant Martial Arts School suffered tremendous damage, and some innocent disciples were even caught in the crossfire because they were unable to evacuate in time.

Due to the severity of the damage, Ghost Face suggested that the entire complex be moved to the previously reserved location at the main gate, nestled against the mountain and beside the water. This new location could then serve as a branch, undergoing gradual restoration and reconstruction over time.

White Owl agreed to the suggestion.

During this time, members of the Martial Arts Association arrived and learned the details. They immediately notified the association's higher-ups, arranging for someone of real importance to speak with Bai Xiao. Thus, Bai Xiao met with the association's vice president, Long Ze, once again.

This time, with his increased strength and realm, he could see Vice President Long Ze much more clearly. His opponent was clearly a peak expert only one step away from the Grandmaster realm, probably no less powerful than Blade Demon and Light Eagle. However, Long Ze remained unusually low-key; even though the Martial Arts Tournament allowed members of the Martial Arts Association to participate, he showed no intention of signing up.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Vice President Long Ze will quietly break through to the Grandmaster realm in the coming period, becoming one of the world's Grandmasters.

"Bai Xiao, the matter you reported is extremely important."

"The Martial Arts Association takes this martial arts tournament very seriously and will not allow the Demon Court to cause such chaos. I will return and report this matter to the president immediately. The upcoming tournament will be overseen by a Grandmaster! Even if the Demon Court sends out its entire force, they'll have to think twice..."

"After all, this is within the territory of my Tianxia Federation!"

After a brief exchange, Long Ze expressed his appreciation and promised Bai Xiao a substantial reward. He explained that this was at the behest of the association president, a gift from his private collection, not from the Martial Arts Association headquarters, but of a much higher standard. It was a grandmaster's treasure, said to contain top-tier secret techniques comparable to the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top and Five Qi Converging at the Origin. Furthermore, it included Enlightenment Tea, aged less than three years, processed with a special technique, possessing an unparalleled flavor.

However, White Owl will have to wait a while.

The president of the Martial Arts Association will personally travel to Donghai City!
"It seems that this time, it's Donghai City."

"It's not just a fierce battle between the world's top experts..."

"It's still a fierce battle between the Martial Arts Association and the Court of Demons!"

Bai Xiao sensed the impending storm brewing.

Four o'clock in the morning.

He stood alone in the cratered square that was now a ruin.

The results of this battle are displayed prominently in front of you.

Rows of black numbers cascaded down like a waterfall.

Your mission "Catch the Criminal" has been completed, granting you +5200 experience points!

Your mission "Catch the Criminal" has been completed, granting you +28000 experience points!

Bai Xiao's eyes lit up, and he quickly looked down, fixing his gaze on the spot.

[Mission: Apprehend the Criminal (Cumulative Bounty: 33200)]

The bounty for a manhunt is one potential point for every one hundred bounties.

A bounty of 33,000 is equivalent to more than 300 potential points.

He took a deep breath and sighed deeply. Fortunately, Dark Star was a world-class wanted criminal, and the Martial Arts Association had also included him in their wanted list. Otherwise, if it had been the Court of Evil Spirits, another mysterious and unknown top-level sect leader, Bai Xiao would have lost hundreds of potential points for nothing.

“Dark Star has a reputation for causing trouble in the Kingdom of Luca.”

On a whim, he chose to extract the funds.

"Dark red!"

Out of the corner of my eye, a red halo like the sunset swept over me, instantly enveloping the job panel and causing a hazy, swirling fluctuation like mist.

After a few breaths.

The massive bounty was gradually transformed into potential points.

The white owl's gaze was fixed ahead.

[Dark Red Modifier]

Potential Points: 21.8 → 519.8

After the bonus from the martial arts school owner profession, he had a total of 498 potential points, close to 500! He can be said to have made a huge profit this time.

Suddenly, I had a lot more money in my pocket.

A moment later, Bai Xiao came to his senses.

Suddenly, I recalled my conversation with Vice President Longze.

"Divine Eagle Qu Yu died at my hands, and Vice President Long only asked one question. It seems the Martial Arts Association's attitude is that no matter how much fighting and killing takes place within the country's martial arts world, they won't interfere too much. However, once the Court of Evil Spirits is involved, the Martial Arts Association's level of attention skyrockets exponentially..."

"Indeed, as Dark Star said, the former Court of Evil Spirits was far too terrifying. So much so that it has now fallen into decline and become an open terrorist organization, yet it is still feared by the official forces of the various martial arts worlds."

Suddenly, in the darkness in the distance of the square.

A tall figure dressed in white slowly walked over.

It was Canaan.

Bai Xiao turned his head, glanced at her, and spoke directly.

"If you've come to thank me for killing Divine Eagle Qu Yu, then there's no need. I killed him simply because he tried to take advantage of my fight with Dark Star. This man was already courting death!"

Canaan opened his mouth, but ultimately remained silent.

But in my heart, I had already made up my mind.

For the rest of her life, she would fight for the Dragon Elephant Martial Arts School. She could also find a gifted disciple at the school to pass on her forbidden martial arts technique, the Buddha-Demon Heavenly Heart Technique, as the school's legacy.

This is how Canaan repays the white owl.

A moment later, Canaan left.

The square was a mess.

Once again, only Bai Xiao remained.

His gaze was calm as he looked ahead again.

The information prompts that White Owl had previously ignored at the end of the battle have reappeared.

[Your profession "Martial Arts Master" has been upgraded to +3790 experience!]

Your profession "Martial Arts Master" has reached the maximum level!

The main class "Martial Arts Master" will unlock class advancement...

Look downward.

Your profession has been upgraded from "Martial Arts Grandmaster" to "Martial Arts Master"!

【Profession: Martial Arts Master LV.1 (526/12000)】

(Extractable)

Bai Xiao closed his eyes and exhaled a heavy breath of hot air, the airflow from his nostrils winding and climbing in the darkness like two small white snakes.

"Finally, I've broken through!" He had been waiting for this moment for a long time.

With a thought, Bai Xiao summoned the Dark Red Modifier a second time.

The extraction was completed in just a few seconds.

His gaze flickered, then his eyes fixed.

[Dark Red Modifier]

Potential Points: 519.8 → 795.8

Another 270+ potential points.

The potential points stored by the White Owl soared to nearly eight hundred.

This can be described as an unprecedented event.

However, at this moment, he didn't feel particularly wealthy. His next goal was the champion's prize in the martial arts tournament: the forbidden secret weapon, the Water and Fire Immortal Robe. To upgrade it to perfection would likely require a massive amount of potential points. He even felt that cultivating a single forbidden secret weapon might consume more resources than fusing three top-tier first-rate secret weapons into a forbidden one!
In fact, Bai Xiao had once considered fusing another forbidden martial art for external martial arts training, but after a brief sensing, he fully understood. The Forbidden King Enhancement technique could only produce one martial art in each major direction of martial arts training: one offensive, one external martial arts training, one lightness skill, one mental skill, and one secret technique. A total of five categories, five forbidden positions.

After creating a forbidden technique, Bai Xiao cannot successfully fuse a second technique of the same type. At most, he can only obtain a half-step forbidden technique.

This is also why he wanted to win the Water and Fire Immortal Robe.

"I have now occupied the forbidden positions of offense and external training. No, I should say that the third forbidden position is also completely secured. The martial arts master's professional enhancement, 'Swift as the Light,' has solved the problem of lightness skill."

Bai Xiao's gaze shifted, and black information scrolled down rapidly.

You have obtained a new extraordinary profession: "Martial Arts Master"!!!

[You have obtained the new extraordinary class passive skill "Destiny"!!!]

White Owl's gaze sharpened.

Passive Skill 5: Destiny

My attention suddenly focused, and the specific details quickly came to mind.

Destiny: Your strength and realm have gradually begun to influence the development of martial arts throughout the world, becoming part of destiny and the general trend. You possess destiny, and everything goes smoothly. From now on, all the class enhancements you encounter have a certain probability of developing in accordance with your wishes, resolving your current problems. Under the blessing of destiny, everything is like the moon surrounded by stars.

Bai Xiao narrowed his eyes and summarized all the descriptions into a single sentence.

My luck will improve from now on!
"A pretty good passive ability."

"Coincidentally, I am currently in the midst of the martial arts tournament."

"The next three job enhancements will all be blessed by destiny..."

He lowered his eyelids and looked away.

But very quickly, the largest number of black messages fell down in a flash.

[The following is the job enhancement for the main profession, Martial Arts Master]

After a short wait, more information emerged.

[Enhancement 1: Lightning Speed ​​(Speed ​​attribute increased by 20 points)]

"Enhancement 2: Elephantic Will (You will possess the immense will of an ancient savage elephant. The potential points required to cultivate any elephant-related secret martial arts or techniques will be halved. Furthermore, their power will be slightly increased!)"

"Enhancement 3: Berserker (Every seven days, you will have the opportunity to enter Berserker state once. Berserker state lasts for five minutes. During these five minutes, you can use any of your arcane arts without any penalty, including those related to sensory acceleration, energy burst, and life recovery!)"

"Enhancement 4: Ultimate Blood Pill (As your strength increases and your four-dimensional attributes rise, the Blood Pill, which originally condensed blood and qi to achieve the effect of spirit power conversion, becomes less useful and can no longer mobilize and convert such a large amount of body blood and qi at the level of a sect leader. However, the appearance of the Ultimate Blood Pill can help you solve this problem! No matter how high your four-dimensional attributes are, the Ultimate Blood Pill can freely convert a certain proportion of your physique and strength attributes!)"

[Enhancement 5: Fleeting Light (When you cultivate a secret martial art of lightness skill and raise it to its limit, you can break through the boundary. This allows you to step into an unprecedented and unparalleled level beyond the limits of agility. Note: When you obtain three limit-breakthrough enhancements with similar effects, the enhancements will resonate, creating extraordinary results.)]

Bai Xiao had no reason to hesitate.

He had been waiting for the light to flash and strengthen for a long time.

"Choose Enhancement Level 5!"

With a thought, Bai Xiao's gaze immediately locked onto the last option.

All of a sudden.

The glint of light before my eyes intensified in a flash, its radiance dazzling.

"Om..."

His mind trembled, and he closed his eyes.

Instantly, the entire enhancement option merged into Bai Xiao's body, becoming one with him.

A tremendous change occurred in the pupils.

You now have the enhancement option "Fleeting Light"!

You now have the enhancement options "Iron Wall" and "Battle Divine Power"!

You have received three Limit Break-type enhancements!

Bai Xiao's heart pounded, as if he had realized something.

His eyes were wide open as he stared ahead.

Immediately, three ultimate breakthrough enhancement options lit up and resonated.

You have acquired the enhancement effect "Rejuvenation"!

You now possess the enhanced effect "Bewitching Charm"!

Bai Xiao immediately understood that once he possessed three Limit Breakthrough-type enhancements, it would be equivalent to obtaining all the effects of Limit Breakthrough-type enhancements!

"Iron Walls and Barriers," "Battle Divine Power," "Fleeting Time," "Withered Trees Rejuvenate," and "Soul-Stealing Techniques" encompass all types of secret martial arts.

In other words, from now on, no matter what secret martial arts or techniques Bai Xiao cultivates, he will be able to break through his original limits and reach an unprecedented level!
"call!"

He exhaled a heavy breath of hot air.

Currently, Bai Xiao possesses offensive and external martial arts techniques at the forbidden level. As for lightness skills, he has three top-tier, first-rate techniques: the Eight-Foot Crimson Kite Step, the Cold Moon Falling Cloud Diagram, and the Immortal Shadow Lotus Stepping Technique! He only needs to enhance them through the "Fleeting Light" technique, elevating them to the half-forbidden level, and then enhance them through the Forbidden King technique to forge another forbidden martial art!
In addition, there are secret techniques!
Bai Xiao's Three Flowers Gathering at the Top and Five Qi Converging at the Origin techniques were already top-tier. If the Martial Arts Association president's private collection truly contains the recovery techniques that Vice President Long Ze mentioned, comparable to the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top and Five Qi Converging at the Origin techniques, then Bai Xiao's fourth forbidden recovery martial art will have a place to be found.

This is the end.

There are five categories of secret martial arts, four of which are forbidden secret martial arts, and he has already made progress in identifying them. Only the spiritual secret martial arts remain, which he still needs to collect.

The words of the Demon Bird Manual.

Although Bai Xiao knew that it was mysterious and powerful, he was still wary of it.

It's still better to practice using cheats yourself; it's 100% reliable!
"Buzzing..."

Just as he was lost in thought and somewhat absent-minded.

Ahead, five ultimate breakthrough-type professional enhancements suddenly converged.

Its brilliance shines forth, its rotation resonates.

Suddenly, it became a boosting keyword.

[Breaking out of the cocoon and becoming a butterfly, a transformation from dragon to snake]

Under Bai Xiao's gaze, the entire enhancement attribute gradually merged into the main martial arts profession, disappearing after a slight blurring and trembling.

"Next, I need to upgrade three top-tier lightness skills to their absolute limits. Then, I'll take out a dragon-themed secret weapon as a reserve energy source for unleashing the Kunpeng Devouring Dragon Diagram. The Jade Dragon Claw secret weapon's status bar on my personal panel has turned gray and needs some time to recover. Finally, there's the Elephant King's Breathing Technique, which I've already partially upgraded, and the Asura Diagram..."

His thoughts raced, and he lightly touched the ground with his toes.

Bai Xiao flashed away at lightning speed, disappearing into the night sky. Faintly, one could see golden lotuses shimmering in the air, rapidly extending into the distance.

……

Five o'clock in the morning.

The new martial arts school location in the suburbs of Donghai City had already been selected long ago.

Located about ten kilometers from Longjiang District, this place is situated in a area called Qunxiang Mountain. Nestled against the mountain and beside a river, the mountain gate is secluded and quiet, with a highway not far away. At this moment, after more than a week of renovation, it has been revitalized. Most of the people from the Longxiang Martial Arts School have moved here overnight. The once empty mountain gate has begun to bustle with activity.

The brand-new Dragon Elephant Martial Arts School is located in the back mountain of Qunxiang Mountain.

The mountain spring is clear and cold, and the green pool reflects the surrounding scenery.

The bamboo grove is lush and green, and the ancient pavilion stands alone.

White Owl sat cross-legged and came to a large rock in the pool.

His chest rose and fell, and his breathing was even.

His overall condition gradually improved to its peak. His white-gold aura transformed into mist, spreading out and engulfing the surrounding bamboo forest.

With each breath, a burst of spiritual light is released.

Until one moment, Bai Xiao suddenly opened his eyes.

[Skill: Yata no Akane Step Ultimate (1/2400)] +
[Skill: Extreme Realm of Frosty Moon Falling Clouds (1/2400)] +
[Skill: Immortal Shadow Lotus Step Technique at its Ultimate Level (1/2400)] +
These three top-tier secret weapons, after being enhanced by the "Swift Light" technique, have transformed into semi-forbidden weapons, requiring a large amount of potential points to be consumed.

"Come, my third forbidden secret weapon!"

"The fastest speed in the world, the ultimate lightness skill!"

"Dark red!"

With a thought, Bai Xiao unleashed the mysterious power of the modifier, enveloping the three skill status bars and beginning a violent infusion and enhancement.

Suddenly, he felt as if he were floating in a weightless universe. His body was incredibly light, as if he could roam freely between heaven and earth.

That was clearly an illusion caused by the significant increase in speed attribute.

Ahead, a sea of ​​black notifications filled the entire field of vision.

[Your profession "Martial Arts Master" has been upgraded to +901 experience!]

[Your skills "Eight-Tailed Crimson Kite Step", "Frosty Moon Falling Clouds Diagram", and "Immortal Shadow Lotus Step" have gained 2400 experience points! They have reached their limit and ascended to the ultimate realm!]

"Let me see what kind of things can be created through this fusion!"

(End of this chapter)