Holy Fist
Chapter 378 - 192 Settle earnings, enhance combat power!_2

Chapter 378: 192 Settle earnings, enhance combat power!_2

"What a pity, we didn’t get to see someone die on the stage!"

Some in the audience had a bit of a twisted bloodlust, showing their disappointment.

Of course, these were some of the most direct and simple emotions. Many spectators were discussing the topic of who was the top young fighter of Huaisui City, and at this moment, that question was finally settled. He Xiang was no match for Bai Xiao, the gap was visible to the naked eye, the same went for Xing Lie, and the others were not even worth mentioning.

Behind the spectator seats.

A small area for visitors from outside of Huaisui City.

"Fierce Bird Sect’s Bai Xiao, huh? Interesting..."

"We must pay attention to this person, notify the eldest senior brother!"

"Among the Martial Artists, his strength is quite remarkable..."

Observers from various forces were murmuring to themselves, withdrawing their gazes from the stage. Some even took it seriously, bowing their heads to write up a report.

"Fierce Bird Sect’s Bai Xiao: Horizontal Training is extremely powerful, suspected to have practiced some kind of highly formidable mysterious Hard Skill. His fighting style is calm yet violent, possessing a killing urge far beyond ordinary people, nearly killed an opponent on the championship stage..."

Thus, after this city-level championship, Bai Xiao’s reputation spread, no longer limited to Huaisui City. It reached across Nanjiang Province, and even to the younger generation in the Eastern Secret Martial World.

Arena area.

He Xiang, looking completely dejected, was escorted out by the referee and medical staff; he was severely injured, and if not treated in time, it could cause lasting damage. Bai Xiao also turned around, leaving the battered arena.

Facing hundreds of gazes, he walked slowly back to the Fierce Bird Sect’s station.

"Eldest senior brother, that was awesome!"

"Number one! The first place in the Dark World fighting competition!"

"I knew from the start that no so-called jackal could be the eldest senior brother’s match! Those other sects were just blowing hot air!"

Amidst the sounds of adoration and reverence, Bai Xiao’s usually cold face also showed a faint smile. He reached out to take a new set of Combat Gear from Chen Liao, quickly changing out of his slightly damaged clothes.

Half an hour later, the Huaisui City Dark World Martial Arts Competition came to an end.

The closing ceremony was very brief, almost whisked through at lightning speed.

And the five slots for promotion from city level to province level were mentioned again in the final stages of the ceremony. Besides that, the Huaisui Martial Arts Association would provide rewards for those who achieved certain rankings, with richer rewards for higher places. And of course, Bai Xiao, as the champion, received the best of them.

However, the distribution of the rewards was delayed by one day.

Tomorrow, the Martial Arts Association would distribute the various prizes.

Around ten-thirty in the morning, a black motorcade swiftly drove along the highway. Bai Xiao, trying to conserve his energy, leaned back onto the comfortable rear seat of the central car.

Now, finally, there was no need to be distracted.

He took a deep breath, slowly opened his eyes, and looked forward.

[Would you like to use this career enhancement option now?]

"Yes."

With a thought flashing through Bai Xiao’s mind, his viewpoint changed.

[Below, are the Dark World Martial Arts Competition Fighters’ professional enhancements.]

After waiting a moment, more of the mist obscuring the options was wiped away.

"Enhancement 1: Insight (Enhances your senses, so even if your vision is obstructed in certain environments, you can still perceive your surroundings using your sense of smell, hearing, touch. For instance, by the feel of the wind, you can momentarily get a vague image of the enemy’s form and exact location in your mind)"

"Enhancement 2: Return to Basic Training (For the next six months, your training effectiveness will be significantly enhanced, which could reach two to three times the original. This includes normal Combat Skills, secret techniques, Secret Martial, and Experience gains.)"

"Enhancement 3: Speed is King (You immediately gain eight speed attribute points.)"

"Hm? Are there only three options?"

Bai Xiao was slightly startled; this seemed different from the usual career enhancements. He focused a bit more and quickly understood. The Dark World Martial Arts Competition offered career enhancements for the champion across four stages, with the first stage naturally offering the fewest options, and with each championship stage won, an additional option would become available. The final national champion would have a total of six enhancement options.

And the value of these options would increase progressively.

Bai Xiao’s thoughts flowed as he looked again at the three enhancement options.

He suddenly realised that the first enhancement, Insight, seemed to have appeared once before in his career as a Fighter, but he had foregone choosing it.

"This Insight passive seems good; no special environment can block my perception, and it can significantly enhance my ability to detect danger. The five senses are enhanced, and I can capture more information within the environment..."

"This is a fairly useful combat assistance ability."

Bai Xiao’s gaze swept across, then swiftly shifted to the second option.

The second enhancement, called ’Return to the Basics’, simply put, would triple his experience gains from daily training, continuing for about half a year. From a long-term perspective, this was also a good option.

After all, from consistent daily training, the experience that Bai Xiao could gain was no small amount. These experience points converted to potential points were a handsome sum.

However, the benefits of this enhancement required time to be realized.

The third enhancement was simple and brutal, no explanation needed, a direct gain of eight points in speed attribute, which would make Bai Xiao’s four-dimensional panel even more monstrous.

Equivalent to a heavy tank that could instantly accelerate to two hundred miles per hour.

A tank reaching the speeds of a race car!

If it were to collide with someone, they would surely be torn asunder, flesh flying everywhere.

Of course, this is an exaggeration.

Eight points of speed attribute, in Bai Xiao’s current view, was neither too much nor too little. But it had the advantage of being practical, convertible into immediate combat power, immediately materializable.

In the back seat of the car, his eyes flickered as he weighed his options.

Finally, Bai Xiao closed his eyes and made his choice.

"Let’s go with Mind’s Eye, this kind of ability supplements my overall combat system. If later on I encounter genuinely difficult masters in the Dark World combat tournament, Mind’s Eye can produce astonishing effects..."

He slowly exhaled and opened his eyes.

Immediately, the other two enhancement options disappeared, leaving only the Mind’s Eye enhancement. The next second, something merged into Bai Xiao’s body, becoming one with him.

"Huh..."

From the driver’s seat position, the window was slightly open, a draft constantly funneling in from outside, circulating inside the car. Even though Bai Xiao’s eyes were firmly shut in the back seat, it was as if he had an indistinct three-dimensional perspective. He could vaguely sense the contours of the car interior, the placement of the seats, the driver’s body movements. This, unmistakably, was the power of Mind’s Eye!

Through the wind, through touch, Bai Xiao became aware of his surroundings.

"Good..."

"This feeling is very nice..."

The convoy moved forward, slowly heading back to Fierce Bird Sect Headquarters.

After a period of rest and a midday meal.

At the Fierce Bird Sect, Martial Arts Arena.

An old and a young figure, both clad in training clothing, continuously practiced.

Bai Xiao and Chen Liao discussed the essence of Fierce Bird Secret Technique Fourth Transformation, Water Bird Soaring. Even at one point, Chen Liao brought in Sect Leader Yan Qi, who briefly demonstrated the move to exchange pointers with Bai Xiao. An entire afternoon and evening passed, and Bai Xiao felt the difficulty of mastering the Water Bird Soaring technique.

Even to get started required a great deal of energy and concentration.

Originally, he would probably have failed to succeed today, but while being guided by Sect Leader Yan Qi, Bai Xiao’s exceptional wisdom played a significant role.

He caught a trace of the essence that Yan Qi exhibited while performing Water Bird Soaring.

And just this bit of essence was already enough for Bai Xiao to begin the Fierce Bird Fourth Transformation. Once he made a start, the rest would be easy.

In the Martial Arts Arena, a solitary tall figure stood quietly.

His gaze was directed forward, somewhat empty.

[Skill: Fierce Bird Secret Technique Third Transition (115/1000)]+

The red plus sign behind Fierce Bird Secret Technique drew all attention.

"Come on, Fierce Bird Fourth Transformation..."

Bai Xiao’s eyes sharpened, and a bright light flashed.

"Dark Red!"

"All potential points, boost Fierce Bird Secret Technique!"