Holy Fist
Chapter 401 - 202 ’Evaporation of Myriads of Qi’, fragments of the Assassination Fist!_2

Chapter 401: 202 ’Evaporation of Myriads of Qi’, fragments of the Assassination Fist!_2

"Hehe, if we do meet, I will ask Bai Xiao to go easy on you, to give your Crack Water Fist some semblance of dignity." Yan Qi refused to show weakness, determined not to be bested in presence. He spoke expressionlessly.

"Then...we shall wait and see."

Ximen Chen remained smiling, seemingly unaffected by Yan Qi’s words. He slowly stood up and headed towards the spectator stands. Yan Qi quietly watched his retreating figure, silently thinking.

Crack Water Fist is a Second Rank sect within Nanjiang Province, dominating Tianyu City without dispute, a step above the Fierce Bird Sect in overall strength. In Huaisui City, Fierce Bird Sect contends with Fiery Fire Martial Arts Hall, roughly considered a top tier Third-rank sect. Unfortunately, Fierce Bird Sect’s lineage is broken, with the once famous Demon Bird Sect’s heritage all but lost.

Even the core of today’s Fierce Bird Sect, the Fierce Bird Secret Technique, was cobbled together in the last half-century. The Fierce Bird Secret Technique consists of five transformations; the first three and the last two are of completely different calibers. Fierce Bird First Turn to Fierce Bird Third Turn are about at the level of the top Third-rank Secret Martial. However, the power of Fierce Bird Fourth Transformation and Fierce Bird Fifth Transformation almost reaches Second Rank and First-rank.

Though they come with severe side effects and are quite incomplete, they ultimately reach that level, hence the clear division from the previous transformations.

This is because the Fierce Bird Secret Technique itself was pieced together from various Secret Martial essence extracts. After the dramatic change within the Demon Bird Sect, the loss of the Demon Bird Secret Book, and the fall of numerous powerhouses within the sect, the remaining disciples only retained fragments of the secret volumes. After twists and turns, concealing their names, they transformed into the Fierce Bird Sect.

With varying strengths among the fragments, they utilized the usable parts and integrated them into the Fierce Bird Secret Technique. The Fierce Bird Fourth Transformation and Fierce Bird Fifth Transformation originated from one of the most potent incomplete boxing methods, "Myriad Qi Evaporating." However, as is well known, these incomplete boxing methods, though powerful, are notoriously difficult to practice and come with astonishing side effects. As for the Fierce Bird Sect, only Bai Xiao and Sect Leader Yan Qi have mastered the Fourth and Fifth Transformations.

Yan Qi managed to master these techniques due to his exceptional compatibility and prolonged refinement. Bai Xiao learned the Fourth Transformation as though he had a cheat. As for others in the Fierce Bird Sect, at most, they could only reach the Third Turn, naturally exhibiting only the power of top-tier Third-rank Secret Martial.

One of the traits of practicing the Fierce Bird Secret Technique is that the more talented one is, the stronger the technique becomes; the more average, the weaker it becomes, leading to a polarized distribution. This also results in Yan Qi, as Sect Leader, being quite strong among the veterans of the sect leaders. However, the overall strength of his Fierce Bird Sect is comparable to those Third-rank sects whose leaders have just entered the sect leader level. Helplessly, he can only wait for fresh blood to grow.

To see if there’s a chance to elevate Fierce Bird Sect to Second Rank.

As a result, the recent great battle inflicted heavy losses on the Fierce Bird Sect. The originally hidden powerhouse, Wu Binghe, vanished without a trace. The only consolation is Bai Xiao’s visibly rapid growth, streaking through the night sky like a meteor. This time, if he can achieve a high rank in the Dark World martial arts tournament, all downtrends will be swept away.

"Bai Xiao, if you really manage to place within the top five in the provincial Dark World martial arts tournament. I will teach you the incomplete method ’Myriad Qi Evaporating’ that created the Fourth and Fifth Transformations of the Fierce Bird Secret Technique," Yan Qi made a bet with himself in his mind, taking a deep breath.

"The top five in the province is no easy feat, I hope you can do it..."

...

Baihua Gymnasium, everything was progressing in an orderly manner.

Around nine o’clock, the drawing of lots was completed.

After a brief rest, a middle-aged man dressed in a red Mandarin jacket appeared on an open space next to the Octagonal Arena. He held no microphone in his hand, his gaze sweeping across the entire venue before he spoke.

"The Dark World martial arts tournament of Nanjiang Province officially begins!"

"This Dark World martial arts tournament will be conducted in a knockout format! The combating pair will compete in a specially made alloy arena to determine the victor!"

His resonant voice spread throughout the entire venue, as if some special vocal technique were used to make it clear even at the farthest distance.

"Two referees will be standing by next to the alloy arena."

As the host spoke, everyone saw two elderly judges in black, standing still and silent. Their presence was profound and unfathomable, like cliffs and peaks, nearly as prominent as the sect leaders sitting in the half-moon shaped spectator stands on the opposite side. Truly fitting for the grander provincial-level competition!

"Now, the knockout round officially begins!"

"The first group of ten contestants’ draw results will appear on the big screen!"

"Contestants may get to know their upcoming opponents in advance."

Instantly, everyone’s gaze turned to the big screen near the entrance of the gymnasium. The numbers, names, and respective sects of the ten contestants were displayed. Bai Xiao also cast his gaze over.

The fourth line, one name stood out:

Contestant number two, Li Guangjian, Night Dream.

Yes, number forty-five, Mountain Fist Hall, Bai Yaojie.

He immediately shifted his gaze towards the area where Li Guangjian was. Night Dream showed no reaction, still embracing his sword. His soft face slightly turned, facing a young man in a white training outfit from the Star Water Sect in the distance. Both bore subtle smiles, revealing strong self-confidence. Bai Xiao could sense that both were extremely confident in their own abilities.