Holy Fist!

Chapter 430 Go tell me about my three forbidden martial arts techniques! (6.3k views)

This is the flying immortal state described in the Flying Immortal Scripture!
The user's aura blazed intensely, granting him near-infinite acceleration—speeds so fast they were unimaginable, even overwhelming peak sect masters! Just now, Bai Xiao had accelerated to supersonic speed in an instant, then launched himself forward, propelled by Black Templar Isaac, accelerating to six times the speed of sound. The two of them transformed into a hypersonic missile.

Finally, with a loud bang, it crashed into the cliff face of Yunshan Mountain.

Isaac of the Black Temple lost consciousness and the ability to resist in an instant.

On a steep mountain wall more than 100 meters high.

Bai Xiao's strong and tall figure was enveloped in golden sunlight, with wisps of white-gold energy faintly visible, swirling around him like clouds. He slowly raised his head, his gaze piercing through thousands of meters, looking towards the distant battle plaza.

Lightly touch the ground with your toes.

"despair!"

"call out!!!"

The spectators on the viewing platforms on both sides of the mountain wall witnessed another spectacular sight. Between the clouds and valleys, in mid-air, a straight, white-gold rainbow of light cleaved the sky in two. Finally, the light gently descended onto the plaza.

"despair."

Black boots, feet on the ground.

"Clap."

The unconscious Isaac of the Black Temple also fell heavily to the ground.

For a moment, all was silent, and the entire valley was very quiet.

The spectators at the martial arts tournament held their breath, all staring at the towering, black-and-gold figure standing majestically in the battle arena. In any competition or battle, a swift kill is always the most awe-inspiring.

The way White Owl crushed Isaac of the Black Temple with a single blow was visually striking. It made Isaac, the once infamous master of a top-tier martial arts style, seem utterly powerless against White Owl and easily defeated.

"Ooh!"

"The last martial arts tournament was far inferior to this one. The 13th Martial Arts Tournament not only features top experts from all over the world, but also a prodigy who has suddenly emerged from the local population. Dragon Elephant White Owl already has the potential to become a Grandmaster!"

Some people were amazed by Bai Xiao's extraordinary talent.

"Such formidable strength! Last time he attacked Roland of the White Temple, he probably didn't use his full strength. This time, facing the even stronger Isaac of the Black Temple, he defeated him in a single move! In my opinion, he's probably already in the third tier among the participants in this martial arts tournament, or even near the top..."

"However, compared to the demons and paladins, they are still quite a bit inferior."

Some people were calculating and estimating Bai Xiao's strength.

"After the conference, the landscape of the Eastern Martial Arts World should change."

"The nine first-rate martial arts schools, the Eastern Nine Gates, will likely be expanded to include the Dragon Elephant Martial Arts School, making it the Eastern Ten Gates. Moreover, the Dragon Elephant Martial Arts School won't be at the bottom. A single Dragon Elephant Martial Arts School Master can elevate the school to an extremely high level. This is the immense influence that top-tier combat power has on its affiliated forces..."

Some people are analyzing the situation in the Eastern Secret Martial World.

The entire spectator stands were abuzz with discussion, like a teapot bubbling and steaming. The chatter was lively and bustling.

Next to the battle plaza, in the waiting hall.

Some of the remaining contestants whispered among themselves.

"The Black and White Sanctuaries of the Heavenly Kingdom have all fallen to the Dragon Elephant Hall Master. What a coincidence! The Heavenly Kingdom is incredibly unlucky this time. Their own subordinates were wiped out in a single move. I wonder what Light Eagle Philin is feeling right now..."

Every now and then, pairs of eyes would turn to the figure in white armor.

"I've disliked the Kingdom of Heaven for a long time..."

"It's a relief that the Dragon Elephant Hall Master was able to teach them a lesson. However, the Dragon Elephant Hall Master should also be careful; the people of the Heavenly Kingdom are vengeful. Even under fair rules like the Martial Arts Tournament, coinciding with the elimination of the Black and White Sanctuaries will likely incur their wrath afterward..."

"Although Light Eagle Flin is upright and honest, his subordinates..."

"There are experts from the White Eagle Republic," he said, relieved.

However, while seated, Guangying Feilin did not show any signs of losing his composure; he merely narrowed his eyes, as if he remembered the figure in the square.

"Number 11, White Owl, wins!"

The referee in black loudly announced the result of the match.

Isaac was immediately carried away by the Kingdom of Heaven personnel who rushed onto the battle square.

Bai Xiao slowly turned around and, under the watchful eyes of many, walked expressionlessly towards the waiting hall, his shoes making a dull thud on the marble floor.

"Tattoo..."

"Master Bai, I admire you!"

"I've long wanted to test my skills against the Black and White Sanctuaries of the Heavenly Kingdom, but this time they all fell to your hands, and I have no chance left." A tall figure carrying a jet-black greatsword came forward and offered his congratulations.

Bai Xiao glanced at the other party.

It was the same Death Sword Sig that he had encountered at the Blade Demon's sword-sharpening and tea-tasting party. This man must have a huge grudge against the Kingdom of Heaven, which is why he took the initiative to come forward and show goodwill after Sig defeated two of the Kingdom of Heaven's top experts.

As the saying goes, don't hit the smiling person.

Bai Xiao said a few words of modesty, and Xi Ge flattered him a few times. The two chatted as they walked to the rest area, where there were standard sofas and empty seats.

Contestants who were not randomly assigned can rest here.

"Master Bai, you'd better be careful from now on!"

"The Kingdom of Heaven is vengeful and will not tolerate even the smallest wrongdoing."

Sig was a tall, strong, dark-skinned young man. His exact age was unknown, but he was probably not young, though he still looked to be around thirty. After some flattery, he finally spoke his mind, communicating with Bai Xiao telepathically to avoid being overheard by others.

"Oh?"

"Under the rules of the martial arts tournament, I defeated the Black and White Sanctuary of the Heavenly Kingdom. Is that enough to warrant a grudge?" Bai Xiao raised an eyebrow and said...

“Yes, and not only the Kingdom of Heaven, but even the Light Eagle Philin may already remember you in his heart.” Sig seemed to know the Kingdom of Heaven and its founder, the Light Eagle Philin, quite well. He took a deep breath and continued.

"Outsiders might think that the Heavenly Kingdom's vengeful nature is the work of its subordinates, because the many powerful figures subdued by Light Eagle Philin are a motley crew. They might only submit to Light Eagle Philin's personal charisma, while committing heinous acts against outsiders. But I must say, this view is completely wrong. Light Eagle Philin is the soul of the Heavenly Kingdom; his will determines how the Heavenly Kingdom develops and acts. Don't be fooled by Light Eagle Philin's elegant demeanor, immense strength, and polite manners, as if he were a paragon of virtue. In reality, his actions are a hundred times more brutal and savage than those of the Black and White Temples combined, and his character is utterly despicable..."

"I've seen the other side of him beneath that white mask!"

"He's very good at disguising himself. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I probably would have been fooled by him for a long time. The two favorites to win this martial arts tournament are Light Eagle and Blade Demon. In my opinion, Light Eagle is more like a demon than Blade Demon..."

Death Sword Sig finished speaking in one breath.

It was as if he had been holding it in for a long time.

"It seems that what I sensed earlier was not an illusion..."

Bai Xiao suddenly remembered the malice he had sensed from Light Eagle Film.

"So, Master Bai, you've offended them."

"We'd better be careful from now on!"

Sieg kindly reminded him.

Then, as if he had thought of something, he continued.

"Oh, right."

"In the White Eagle Republic, there was once a rumor that the Heavenly Kingdom might be connected to the Demon Court. The rapid rise of both Light Eagle Phil and the Heavenly Kingdom seems to hint at the influence of the Demon Court, the world's number one terrorist organization. While somewhat speculative, I feel that even if the Heavenly Kingdom wasn't founded by the Demon Court itself, it likely received covert funding and assistance from them. The fact that the Heavenly Kingdom can mingle with the Demon Court suggests that Light Eagle Phil isn't as saintly and perfect as he appears..."

"This information is known to only a few, and there's no truly conclusive evidence. However, prevention is always better than cure. Master Bai, to be honest, I have a grudge against Light Eagle Felin and the entire Heavenly Kingdom. That's why I'm telling you the inside information I know..."

Please be extra careful.

"Death Sword Sig," he said earnestly, looking into White Owl's eyes.

"The Court of Demons..."

Bai Xiao narrowed his eyes slightly, showing little reaction to the numerous things he had heard before. It wasn't until Sig mentioned that the Light Eagle Felin might be related to the Court of Demons that he took notice and gazed into the distance.

He stared at the back of the Light Eagle Film with a rather intriguing look in his eyes.

After a brief chat, the two returned to their respective seats. This exchange had noticeably strengthened the bond between White Owl and Sieg, at least when it came to the Kingdom of Heaven and Light Eagle Felin, making them friends.

Waiting lobby.

Two more contestants stood up and headed towards the battle plaza.

Bai Xiao sat tall in his seat, his gaze fixed ahead.

His eyes were vacant, and his vision was blurry.

"Shhhhh..."

Rows of neat black characters slid down rapidly.

[Your mission "Perfect Victory" has been achieved, granting you +2700 victory points!]

[Mission: Complete Victory (Accumulated Victory Points: 2700)]

Black Templar Isaac is slightly stronger than White Templar Roland, which is reflected in the victory points White Owl receives, with Isaac gaining about four hundred more.

"Dark red."

With a call from his heart.

Instantly, the mysterious power of the modifier enveloped the martial arts practitioners in the tournament. A mist rose on the surface, obscuring everything and making it impossible to see what was happening inside. Only a faint, visible display of their victory points rapidly decreasing could be discerned.

In just a few breaths, the four-digit number dropped to a single digit.

"call……"

Bai Xiao slowly exhaled a breath of warm air.

[Dark Red Modifier]

Potential Points: 407.8 → 488.8

With over eighty potential points, this fight was worthwhile.

He glanced at his total potential points, around five hundred, which seemed like a lot, but he didn't feel he could easily squander them. After Bai Xiao received the "Transformation from Cocoon to Butterfly, Dragon and Snake Transformation" enhancement, his many first-class secret techniques, which were already perfected, had room for improvement. "Thunderfire Burning Body," "One Thought Great Thousand Worlds," "Three Flowers Gathering at the Top," and "Five Qi Converging at the Origin" were all top-tier first-class secret techniques.

This is clearly a huge expense.

"I hope that the opponents I encounter next will provide me with enough potential points. Otherwise, even if I win the championship and obtain the Water and Fire Immortal Robe, I will not be able to directly upgrade this forbidden secret weapon to perfection and achieve a seamless transition."

White Owl muttered to himself.

He took a deep breath and looked straight ahead again.

His eyes suddenly lit up.

Defeating Isaac of the Black Templar and entering the top 16 completes the first stage of the strongest mission below the Grandmaster level, and the generous enhancement rewards are due.

Sure enough, something flashed before Bai Xiao's eyes.

A series of faintly glowing characters filled the entire field of vision. [Quest "Strongest Below Grandmaster" - Phase One Completed!]

You have been given one opportunity to choose a job enhancement option!

After a short wait, a notification popped up.

[Use this job enhancement option?]

"Yes!"

[The following is the class enhancement for martial artists in the Martial Arts Tournament]

"Enhancement 1: Zen Mind (When you enter a state of cultivation or enlightenment, you will enter Zen Mind mode after two hours. In Zen Mind mode, your inspiration and comprehension will be enhanced to a certain extent, and will become stronger over time, reaching its peak after five hours)"

"Enhancement 2: Dragon Elephant Gluttony (The Dragon Devouring State of the forbidden secret weapon Kunpeng Devouring Dragon Diagram that you cultivate requires the sacrifice of at least one dragon-type secret weapon each time it is used. After sacrifice, the dragon-type secret weapon is in an unusable state for a considerable period of time. This drawback will become increasingly severe after you frequently use Kunpeng Devouring Dragon Diagram. However, when you have the Dragon Elephant Gluttony enhancement, you can ignore the unusable state and directly devour it with the Dragon Elephant True Scripture, still obtaining normal benefits, unaffected by Kunpeng Devouring Dragon Diagram)"

"Enhancement 3: Breakthrough (At this moment, you are only one step away from becoming the master of the peak style. However, the gap between the Transcendent Realm and the peak is unimaginably vast, and no one dares to say that they can cross it with 100% certainty. The Breakthrough enhancement can increase your probability of successfully breaking through to the peak by 30%)."

"Enhancement 4: Qi Master (With the Qi Master enhancement, your Qi will never run out! When your Qi is at 50%, your Qi recovery rate reaches 200%. When your Qi is at 30%, your Qi recovery rate reaches 400%. When your Qi is completely depleted, your Qi recovery rate reaches 700%)"

"Enhancement 5: Vajra (Increases Physique attribute by 15 points)"

Bai Xiao's eyes flickered slightly as he quickly scanned the five class enhancements. The enhancements to Zen Heart and Pure Heart talent were similar in effect to the Glazed Enlightenment Lotus Platform. If Bai Xiao could obtain them, he would have triple enlightenment. Unfortunately, the entry time was too long, requiring two hours.

He completely ignored the idea of ​​strengthening the three limits; he didn't need such embellishments at all. If even he, with his three forbidden attributes, couldn't break through to the peak of a sect master, then no one in the world could!

Strengthening the Four Qi Sect increases the recovery effect the more Qi is consumed, up to a maximum recovery speed of seven times. However, this is still too slow compared to the instantaneous recovery of the entire body's Qi by top-tier secret techniques. Its only advantage is that it's not a one-time effect; in protracted battles or special circumstances, the Qi Sect would be a divine skill. Bai Xiao pondered for a moment, then set it aside.

Enhancement level 5 goes without saying; it's a last resort, a last resort.

Ultimately, he focused his attention on the enhanced Three-Dragon Elephant Taotie. This enhancement had previously appeared in the job enhancement omen for the main profession, Martial Arts Master.

It is one of the three enhancements that made Bai Xiao hesitate and was tempted.

Unexpectedly, the Dragon Elephant Gluttonous Beast appeared in the martial arts tournament's class enhancement system. He figured it must be the effect of the Destiny passive skill.

"The Kunpeng Devouring Dragon Diagram has side effects that last far too long each time it enters the Devouring Dragon state. Although its power is astonishing, the devoured secret weapon needs one or two months to recover. During this time, I can neither use this dragon-type secret weapon nor devour it using the Dragon Heart Manifestation Technique..."

Bai Xiao felt he had lost out, as the resources had not been used properly.

But now, the Dragon-Elephant Gluttony can solve this problem. After the Kunpeng Devouring Dragon Diagram uses its ultimate move, the Dragon-Elephant True Scripture can directly absorb that dragon-type secret weapon, transforming it into the Heavenly Glazed Sacred Dragon, further increasing its combat power.

Two ways to eat one fish, we're winning big!
"Choose, Enhancement 2, Dragon Elephant Gluttony!"

After careful consideration, he made his final decision.

Suddenly, the job enhancement interface trembled slightly, and all enhancement options emitted a white light. With a hum, the light dissipated, and the other four enhancement options disappeared, leaving only the Dragon Elephant Gluttony option, which grew brighter and brighter.

Finally, with a whoosh, it merged into the main martial arts profession.

The two are combined into one, blending seamlessly.

Bai Xiao closed his eyes, and after a moment, slowly opened them again.

He quietly looked at his martial arts main profession skill status bar.

【Skill: Jade Dragon Claw Perfected (∞/∞)】

Originally, after last night's battle, this secret weapon was in a grayed-out state, unselectable and unusable. Only after the negative effects of the Kunpeng Devouring Dragon Diagram wore off could this secret weapon be used again.

but now.

Bai Xiao sensed that his enhanced Dragon Heart Symbolism seemed to be able to function again. The Forbidden Secret Martial Art, the Dragon Elephant True Scripture, emitted a sense of hunger.

"Then try..."

"Dragon's Heart and Symbolic Meaning!"

With a thought, an inexplicable force locked onto the Jade Dragon Claw.

"Shhhhh..."

Golden threads, resembling plant roots, spread out rapidly and densely, piercing the skill status bar and enveloping the Jade Dragon Claw.

The gold threads shimmered faintly, sometimes bright and sometimes dim.

It lasted for less than half a minute before the thread was suddenly pulled.

The Jade Dragon Claw, a top-tier second-rate secret martial art, was directly devoured by the Dragon Elephant True Scripture.

It is digested at an extremely fast speed.

"Roar!!!"

Bai Xiao could feel a golden, radiant Celestial Dragon gradually coalescing within his body, carrying a wild and explosive energy, before suddenly unleashing a powerful dragon tail swing. His body trembled slightly, and the upper limit of the Dragon Elephant True Scripture increased once again.

Six dragons and thirteen elephants!
This brings us one step closer to the vision of a hundred dragons and a thousand images that Bai Xiao had imagined.

"The side effects of the Kunpeng Devouring Dragon Diagram were eliminated by the enhancement of the Dragon Elephant Gluttonous Beast, and the Dragon Elephant True Scripture also benefited in the process..." he concluded.

Waiting hall, left side.

Death Sword Sig looked towards the distant battle plaza, glancing at White Owl midway. He blinked, then turned back to look at White Owl.

I don’t know if it’s my own imagination.

Death Sword Sig had a feeling that White Owl seemed to be even stronger than before.

……

Time passed little by little.

As more and more contestants appeared, more and more were eliminated.

Finally, at 11:30 a.m.

The competition to advance from 32 to 16 has officially ended.

The martial arts tournament has now been reduced to just the last sixteen strong fighters!
First tier: Blade Demon, Light Eagle, Spirit King.

Second tier: Demon Hunter, Paladin.

The third group consists of Tang Qi (Soul Devouring Spear), Simon the Demon Bear, Camus the Fist of Dark Light, Paci the Blazing Sky, and Bai Xiao the Dragon Elephant, who was just put in by the others!
The remaining eight rounds will be a brutal battle. Besides the three from the top tier, even the two from the second tier aren't guaranteed to advance. The probability of encountering strong opponents in the round of 16 is very high!

The probability of Bai Xiao encountering one of the top three tiers of powerhouses is...

9/15.

It's already more than halfway done, reaching 60%.

He has a one-in-three chance of encountering people from the first two tiers.

"When soldiers come, generals will block them; when water comes, earth will dam it..."

"No matter who you encounter, tell them about my three forbidden secret martial arts!"

Time flew by, and the morning's matches came to an end.

Many participants and spectators headed to the resorts surrounding Yunshan Valley to replenish their energy and take a short rest. The martial arts tournament resumed at 1 p.m., with spectators filing in and taking their seats.

In the waiting hall.

Bai Xiao crossed his arms over his chest, his eyes slightly narrowed.

He was actually quite looking forward to the next eight battles. The top three tiers of experts would inevitably clash and unleash their most powerful techniques. A battle between experts of this caliber was sure to be incredibly exciting and a feast for the eyes.

"Who will be facing whom in the first match next?"

Bai Xiao gazed into the distance towards the battle plaza.

A figure in red suddenly appeared in the central area.

He cleared his throat, and with the support of his powerful aura, his voice, as resounding as a great bell, echoed throughout the Yunshan Valley, reverberating between the mountain walls on both sides.

"The 13th Martial Arts Tournament..."

"The round of 16 to 8 matches has officially begun!"

The host looked around the room and continued the announcement.

"For the first match, let's welcome..."

"Number 22, Starshine Federation, Fist of Dark Light, Camus!"

"Against..."

"Number 11, Tianxia Federation, Dragon Elephant, White Owl!"

Instantly, the entire area trembled, with shouts and excited voices mingling together, causing the entire Yunshan Valley to shake slightly and the rocks to bounce.

"The Fist of Dark Light, undeniably a top-tier killing fist, recognized worldwide as one of the most lethal techniques! It is said that for every person Camus kills, those he deems worthy of death, a tiny, fish-like mark of dark light forms on his right hand. This mark of dark light seems to be something Camus has taken from the dead, granting him a continuous source of protection and power. Over these decades, Camus has killed countless people..."

"The Dark Light Marks accumulated on his body are so numerous and densely packed that they are practically countless. Among the third-tier powerhouses, Camus is the most mysterious one; no one has ever seen him use his full power. I wonder if Dragon Elephant White Owl can force Camus to reveal his trump card in this round of sixteen to eight?"

auditorium.

Some spectators, their eyes sparkling, chatted animatedly.

"Heh, Kamius, the Fist of Dark Light, is indeed mysterious. But White Owl, the master of the Dragon Elephant Gym, is someone we didn't expect at all; he's hiding quite a lot! If these two were to fight... the outcome would be uncertain!"

"There's something good to watch."

Other spectators were talking as they looked toward the battle square.

On a vast, open square.

The wind howled, making the distant river shimmer and the trees and grass rustle. Apart from that, there was an eerie silence, without a single human sound.

The spectators on both sides also inexplicably calmed down.

That kind of state.

It's like the calm before a storm, or the build-up before a volcanic eruption.

Battle Square.

Two tall figures stood on the ground, one on the left and one on the right. They slowly raised their heads, their gazes meeting each other in mid-air.

Kamus, the Fist of Dark Light, his black eyes gleaming, his expression dark and ethereal.

"Master of the Dragon Elephant Pavilion, Bai Xiao."

"Hehehe, I can feel it..."

"You are fully qualified to become my 2059th Mark of Dark Light!"

(End of this chapter)