Holy Fist
Chapter 383 - 194 Brand New Secret Martial, heading to Yunzhou City_2

Chapter 383: 194 Brand New Secret Martial, heading to Yunzhou City_2

If one practices Flowing Water Heavy Spear Fist, there is a high likelihood of mutual interference.

Not only will it not yield a complementing effect, but it may also produce the opposite effect. Neither can display their inherent power.

"It’s a pity..."

Bai Xiao shook his head and continued to scan through the remaining Secret Martial Skills.

Regrettably, on the second underground floor of the armory, there was no Second-rank Secret Martial related to Hard Skill Training. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have to be as conflicted as he is now and could just choose it without thinking. His previous choice of the Copper Wall Iron Curtain profession enhancement allows him to break through the limits of the Hard Skills he had trained.

Essentially, it elevates the level of the martial arts he masters.

"This is the only choice then."

Bai Xiao slightly bowed his head, looking at the yellowed secret manuscript in his hand.

"Cannon Step"

"An anomaly among Qinggong, it is not a conventional agile and light technique. It cannot be used to play around with opponents using agile movements, nor can it casually evade others’ attacks within inches. However, it provides the practitioner with a terrifying burst of straight-line speed, impressive thrust! It’s called Cannon Step because every special exertion of a step propels force explosively, sounding like a bomb explosion and leaving a deep pit on the ground. This technique has clearly distinct advantages and disadvantages, it’s polarizing. If not controlled well, it might even harm the user..."

Bai Xiao’s gaze froze, very intrigued by this description of the Qinggong.

Especially the final notes on its advantages and disadvantages.

Indeed, Qinggong with an excessively rapid burst speed is hard to control. For Secret Martial Cultivators with a combat style that leans towards agility and sensitivity, it tends to bring negative returns. It’s akin to a thin-sheeted car suddenly obtaining racecar-like acceleration—carelessly crash into a wall, and it’s reduced to junk. That’s somewhat the idea behind Cannon Step.

However, he wasn’t too concerned.

Because, if the one obtaining such astonishing speed were not a fragile sedan but rather a blood-bull like heavy alloy tank, then what about hitting a wall? It would just crush it into dust, easily smashing through!

Bai Xiao’s body is the strongest weapon.

Even a simple brutal crash can cause astounding damage.

"Cannon Step" seems quite suitable for him.

"This will have to do, the best alternative when there is no Hard Skill available."

After further consideration, Bai Xiao picked up the secret manuscript and slowly turned around.

Of course, this also carried his intention to round out his four-dimensional attributes’ weaknesses. The speed attribute really should be properly enhanced a few times.

Previously in battles, Bai Xiao hardly encountered a situation where his speed couldn’t keep up with the enemy. The only time was probably during his recent encounter with the Ghost Mask Organization’s Feng Jun. Fairly speaking, Bai Xiao’s speed attribute wasn’t particularly prominent, but it was sufficient against usual opponents. However, in the upcoming Dark World combat tournament, numerous prodigies from various powerful sects, each mastering mysterious secret techniques, will participate.

He couldn’t guarantee encountering others like Feng Jun, with extremely strong Qinggong.

Bai Xiao’s slightly above-average speed might not keep up against these top-tier movement technique opponents; failing to keep up might lead to him being toyed with.

He did not wish to have any weaknesses.

If he foresees a problem, it’s better to choose to resolve it sooner rather than later than to only realize and regret after actually suffering from a speed disadvantage, which would be quite foolish.

"First master this Second-rank Martial Technique..."

"Once I get more Potential Points later, I’ll add them directly!"

Soon, Bai Xiao exchanged the champion’s reward and left Huaisui City’s Martial Arts Association with Cannon Step. He did not return to the Fierce Bird Sect Headquarters but instead traveled alone by car to the Mo Yun Group’s Huaisui City branch office.

For, there was a very important mission requiring Bai Xiao.

...

At the Mo Yun Group branch office, in Zhu Ye’s office.

A pure white wool carpet laid around the black office desk. Leaning against the floor-to-ceiling windows, the sofa area where Bai Xiao quietly leaned on the leather cushion, a cup of freshly brewed warm black tea sat on the coffee table in front.

He stretched out his hand, lifted the teacup, and took a small sip.

"Your meaning is, you want me to protect someone, escorting them from Huaisui City to the provincial capital Yunzhou City? Why choose me? And what are the specific reasons?"

On the other side, Zhu Ye, dressed in a black suit, exuded a strict sense of propriety. He too took a sip of tea, then continued.

"Correct, on the seventh, an important individual from the company will be leaving a covert base heading to Yunzhou City headquarters. She will also be carrying some highly confidential documents. So, this mission is essentially a combination of protection and escort tasks, the company will provide you with double the rewards. Not only a large amount of credits but even after the mission ends, you will be offered a Mercury Potion or some special series of powerful Biological Armors..."

Zhu Ye paused momentarily, "As for the reason, I’ll be frank; it involves Heavenly God Company and the Evolution Grounds. As Heavenly God Company and our Mo Yun Group have nearly openly declared war, their intelligence network has locked down our high-end combat forces stationed everywhere, those above a certain level are especially monitored..."

"If we specifically mobilize experts to protect that important individual, it would expose her whereabouts instead. And from Huaisui City to Yunzhou City, we must be cautious along the way. After all, hidden in the shadows, Evolution Grounds might serve as Heavenly God Company’s enforcer. If they deploy, the threat is not to be underestimated..."

"It’s not something a few security personnel can casually handle."

"Must have a true master to hold the fort."

He looked at Bai Xiao, then continued.

"I think, if it were you, Dr. Wu Ling, you would definitely reach the headquarters safely. Bai Xiao, how about it? Would you like to take on this task?"

Across from him, that expressionless face, smiled faintly.

"Why not?"

Bai Xiao took on this mission, mainly because it was on the way. He was just about to head to Yunzhou City, the provincial capital of Nanjiang Province, to participate in the provincial Dark World combat competition. Having one more person along the way would not make much difference. Besides, after a few hours of travel, he would earn Potential Points, why not?

"Alright, then I will trouble you."

Zhu Ye said seriously to Bai Xiao.

"By the way, I also happen to be going to Yunzhou City soon, and I might stay there for a while. Can I directly exchange the rewards from the headquarters of Mo Yun Group in Yunzhou City?" Bai Xiao thought for a moment and then added...

"Of course, I’ll just inform the people over there."

Zhu Ye smiled, held the teacup in his left hand, then reached out with his right hand.

Bai Xiao also extended his hand, and the two shook hands.

"Pleasure doing business with you!"

...

Time flew by.

August 5th, August 6th, two days passed quickly.

Now it’s August 7th, 6:30 in the morning.

The sky showed a hint of dawn, and the sun slowly rose high, yet to bring the heat. At the tips of the lush green leaves in the forest, dewdrops glistened.

Fierce Bird Sect Headquarters, the back mountain.

"Boom!"

A sound explosive as a bomb resounded.

On the ground, a deep hole appeared, and the soil flew about. A strong and tall figure shot out, turning into a series of black shadows.

The speed was extremely fast, the force extremely fierce.

However, a mistake in turning, failing to brake properly.

The figure crashed hard into the forest, fiercely colliding with trees thick enough for two or three people to embrace! Crack! The trunks instantly broke, as if struck by a missile, with yellow wood chips flying like flowing water.

Boom, boom, boom, boom!

Several tall trees fell one after another, leaves flying, the ground trembling.

Birds in the forest were startled, flapping their fluffy wings.

Among them, a feather, black and white intermixed, slowly drifted down, quietly landing on the shoulder of the young man standing silently in a chaotic clearing.

Bai Xiao patted the debris from the folds of his clothes, murmuring to himself.

"Finally got the basics down..."

"It’s more difficult than I imagined."

[Skill: Cannon Step Basics (1/200)]

He withdrew his gaze contentedly, slowly turned around, and headed down the mountain.

In that direction lay the buildings of the Fierce Bird Sect Headquarters.

"The time has come."

"Next is..."

"Heading to Yunzhou City."

"To participate in the second stage of the provincial Dark World combat competition!"