Holy Fist
Chapter 358 - 182 Eastern Seven Stars, Plant the Demon Seed_2

Chapter 358: 182 Eastern Seven Stars, Plant the Demon Seed_2

"I really envy them. If one could achieve a high ranking in the Dark World’s fighting competition, not only would they receive the event rewards, but also the attention of the major sects and the Martial Arts Association. Perhaps, they could even act like Ghost Face from the Eastern Seven Stars, rallying various secret martial geniuses and accumulating power. Bursting onto the scene in the competition, taking the opportunity to establish their own sect!"

"Wasn’t it just like that with He Xian Martial Arts Hall back then?"

"Now, He Xian Martial Arts Hall is firmly among the top five major sects of the Tianxia Federation! The Martial Arts Hall Master, Crane Immortal Liu Qing, is also a well-known Secret Martial Grandmaster. He has even been appointed as the deputy chairman at the headquarters of the Martial Arts Association..."

The disciples chattered on about some gossip in the Secret Martial World.

They no longer had the chance to venture into that grander stage and world. So at this moment, it was apparent that they pinned their hopes on Bai Xiao. After all, they came from the same place. If Bai Xiao could dominate and surge forward like a dragon crossing the river, then everyone in Huaisui City would share in the glory. A young dragon emerging from shallow waters - how could it not excite and make them proud?

Fiery Fire Stadium, center of the venue.

The fight between Bai Xiao and three elders of the Fiery Fire Martial Arts Hall had ended.

Beside the rubble of the ring, Deputy Hall Master of Fiery Fire Martial Arts Hall, Xing Lie, was still being blocked by the Iron Slash Fist Deputy Sect Master. Both of their figures had turned into fast-moving afterimages, each collision of their limbs thunderous.

Both of them were in the Martial Fighter Realm, reaching a profound distance, accumulating immense power, and were extremely experienced in combat. Moreover, neither of them fought ruthlessly. They were rather restrained and did not fully exert themselves. The Iron Slash Fist Deputy Sect Master, of course, did not need to brawl desperately with Luo Yan. And Luo Yan was not in a hurry, since Elder Xiong had already led the other two towards Bai Xiao.

He only needed to exchange a few moves with the Iron Slash Fist Deputy Sect Master and wait for the outcome.

However, what Luo Yan did not expect at all was—

Xing Lie’s figure suddenly spat out blood and was sent flying.

After a while, three familiar figures fell to the ground.

The attempt by Fiery Fire Martial Arts Hall to extricate Xing Lie had not succeeded; instead, they had lost the wife and troops, and under the watchful eyes of the public, the three elders had fallen.

This was a significant blow to the reputation of Fiery Fire Martial Arts Hall.

Originally, this Martial Arts Exchange Conference was precisely held at the time when Fierce Bird Sect was severely damaged. The Fiery Fire Martial Arts Hall wanted to seize this opportunity to capture influence and speaking rights in the Huai Shui’s Secret Martial World. Now, they had overplayed their hand and tarnished their own reputation, undoubtedly making them unable to convince the public for a while.

Luo Yan’s face darkened, his gaze sweeping over the arena with a hint of anger surfacing.

He snorted coldly, his inner energy erupted. With a tap of his toes, he attempted to flash forward. However, the Iron Slash Fist Deputy Sect Master still blocked his path. They exchanged a few blows, the air reverberating, both retreating several steps.

Luo Yan’s face was grim, but ultimately he did not force his way.

Not far away, the Fierce Bird Sect team had already arrived near the ring, and the power of the Fiery Fire Martial Arts Hall was unable to stop them. Chen Liao punched his opponent, flew forward, leaping over ten meters to appear beside Bai Xiao.

"Bai Xiao, are you alright?"

"Master, I’m fine. But you and the elders..."

Bai Xiao stood on the rubble of the ring, glancing at Chen Liao - his face was unusually pale, his breath unsteady, showing signs of weakness. Just now, Chen Liao had been blocked by the Fiery Fire Martial Arts Hall’s grand elder, but he still forcefully broke through.

Before this, Chen Liao had already sustained injuries in the battle at the Fierce Bird Sect Headquarters. Now, after this outburst, his internal injuries were definitely aggravated. The other elders were the same, their breaths weak, their bodies faintly smelling of blood and medicine. The great battle at the Fierce Bird Sect Headquarters had a profound impact; their high-end combat strength was to say, everyone was injured. Otherwise, how could the Fiery Fire Martial Arts Hall dare to make a move?

They dared to suddenly intervene in the conference’s final results, aside from home field advantage, also because of the fact that Fierce Bird Sect had been severely damaged. If the Fierce Bird Sect had recovered, or were still at their peak, Fiery Fire Martial Arts Hall would definitely not dare to do this. Fortunately, the outcome was good in the end.

After this battle, not only would Bai Xiao’s reputation spread far and wide, but Fierce Bird Sect would also be able to clear the gloom of the great war, bit by bit licking their wounds over time.

"Tap tap tap tap..."

In the central venue, Bai Xiao, escorted by the Fierce Bird Sect group, left the Fiery Fire Stadium. Numerous elite disciples surrounded him with even more reverence and admiration. As Bai Xiao passed through the corridor, he could faintly hear people in the stadium behind chanting his name.

"Bai Xiao, Bai Xiao, Bai Xiao..."

The faint echoes resonated in the hollow corridor for a long time.

"Heh heh."

...

Fiery Fire Stadium, inside the building.

In the temporary medical room, Ding Yang lay quietly on the white bed.

His eyes were tightly closed, his expression weak.

The wound area was wrapped with white bandages soaked in special medicinal solution.

The sharp pain from the medicine caused him to frown slightly.

From his defeat to now, Ding Yang had been resting with his eyes closed, having no idea how much time had passed. He emptied his mind, feeling somewhat hollow. Suddenly, there seemed to be a commotion outside the stadium, followed by shouts.

That was a faint human name that seemed to penetrate the concrete walls.

"Bai... Bai Xiao?"

Ding Yang abruptly opened his eyes, his gaze sharp and spirited.

Outside, the door suddenly burst open, a disciple of Gale Iron Slash Fist, He Yong, rushed in excitedly. His pupils still retained a hint of shock.

"Senior brother, the results of the individual competition finals are out!"

"Is the winner Bai Xiao?"

Ding Yang interjected even before He Yong could announce the result.

"Uh? Senior brother, how did you know?" He Yong asked, puzzled.

"I heard it."

Ding Yang pointed towards the wall, where soft noises continued to seep through.

He continued speaking, his tone somewhat weak.

"Fierce Bird Sect’s Bai Xiao, impressive. To be able to defeat Xing Lie and become the champion of the individual competition. I’ve fought personally against Xing Lie; he brought an intense oppressive feeling to me, a feeling not even typical Elders can impart. Bai Xiao defeating Xing Lie says a lot about his credibility..."

Before him, He Yong nodded then shook his head.

"No, senior brother. You got it half-right; Bai Xiao defeating Xing Lie just happened in the first half, the latter part is even more thrilling! Let me tell you..."

Two minutes later.

On the hospital bed, Ding Yang’s eyes widened as he finally understood why He Yong was so excited. Seeing the birth of a freak, how could one not be excited?

Merely hearing his younger martial brother’s account, Ding Yang felt his blood boil and a surge of pride swell in his chest, a wave of envy. Who wouldn’t want to, in front of a large audience, first defeat Xing Lie and then single-handedly suppress three Elders? Just the thought was enough to raise the banners!

"Whew!"

He exhaled a hot breath heavily.

Staring intently at the clean white ceiling, he muttered to himself.

"After this battle, Fierce Bird Sect’s Bai Xiao is already invincible in Huaisui City..."

"He’s definitely going to make a great name for himself in the Dark World combat competition!"

Elsewhere, in Fiery Fire Martial Arts Hall, in a designated medical room.

In a highest-standard hospital room, on a white hospital bed.

Xing Lie’s eyes were tightly closed, fallen into some coma, his consciousness unclear. His shattered clothes hadn’t been changed yet, his robust body covered in blood, especially a palm imprint indented downwards on his chest.

The bones in his chest collapsed, blood flowing, coagulating into a scab.

"Pant, pant, pant..."

Xing Lie’s breathing was rapid, feeling as if suffocated by a giant python.

His forehead and temples’ hair were soaked with cold sweat, chaotically sticking to his pale skin, like willow branches in the rain. Xing Lie was having a nightmare, a nightmare as if his whole person suddenly plummeted from a cliff, his heart trembling!

In his chaotic mind, within his painful thoughts.

Suddenly, a green mantis seemed to emerge, gently flapping its wings from the darkness. On the wings of the mantis, densely packed, were demon-like black lines, twisting and writhing grotesquely. Bringing extreme fear!

It was like a seed, with a demonic nature, rooting in Xing Lie’s heart!

Demon Mantis!

Fear Predator!!!