Holy Fist
Chapter 695 - 336 Battle at the Candle Sect! (5.2k)

Chapter 695: 336 Battle at the Candle Sect! (5.2k)

In my ears, it’s the sound akin to a mountain’s roar and a tsunami.

In sight, shadows waving their arms up and down like waves.

At this moment, although the two hadn’t yet fought, the atmosphere of the national Dark World Fighting Competition instantly reached a fever pitch, incredibly lively.

In this almost air-solidifying atmosphere.

On the left side of the arena.

Candle Sect stands silently, dressed in a well-tailored battle robe of red and black, with a ponytail like that of ancient people. The satin material of the black fabric blocks the view, revealing only a high nose and thin, somewhat harsh lips.

An innate sense of reserved aloofness arises.

Candle Sect faces Bai Xiao, confronting from afar. The surrounding air ripples like water, making him seem like the center of the Solid Rock Arena’s aura.

This time, Candle Sect is more serious against Bai Xiao than any opponent he’s faced before.

Bai Xiao is indeed not weak; defeating Canaan in the semifinals clearly puts him way ahead of other competitors, evidently a grade higher. Yet, while Candle Sect takes notice, he isn’t entirely solemn. Because he can defeat Canaan too! Three years ago he could, and now he can suppress him even more! The gap between them has widened significantly over the recent years!

Bai Xiao beat Canaan...

It’s merely a ticket to face Candle Sect in battle!

Bai Xiao isn’t weak, but only just isn’t weak.

To contend with and defeat Candle Sect is pure delusion.

On the Solid Rock Arena.

The usually taciturn and cold Candle Sect’s lips curve slightly.

He rarely speaks, aiming to complete seven words.

"You are not..."

Yet, a domineering voice interrupts, overpowering him.

"You are not my opponent."

"Hmm?"

Candle Sect lifts his head, looking straight ahead, where a tall figure in a platinum fighting outfit stands, bathed in sunlight, arms hanging naturally. A peak, domineering aura swiftly spreads, twisting the invisible air.

He can feel Bai Xiao’s unrestrained confidence radiating.

That confidence, bordering on arrogance!

Bai Xiao even believes in himself more than Candle Sect does, mocking his opponent!

This confidence even makes Candle Sect doubt himself a little.

Wild! Far beyond Canaan’s wildness!

Arrogant! Surpassing Candle Sect’s arrogance!

As if at this moment, the result is already decided, the competition result appearing half an hour early. Bai Xiao seems clairvoyant, thus filling himself with unbounded confidence.

"Interesting..."

Candle Sect chuckles lightly twice, then raises his hand to slowly undo the black ribbon.

"It’s my first time encountering someone more arrogant than me!"

His tone is extremely calm, yet carries the tranquility before a volcanic eruption. Candle Sect removes the blindfold-like cloth strip and casually tosses it.

It’s his first time lifting the dual eye seal before the battle!

Candle Sect’s face bears a cold smile.

However, across from him, Bai Xiao too raises the corner of his mouth, showing a slightly provocative and mischievous smile. He lifts his right hand, gesturing lightly towards Candle Sect with his middle and index fingers in a rather malicious and scheming manner.

"You’ll regret it later."

Candle Sect’s face suddenly turns expressionless, extremely calm.

"Well, let’s see how you make me regret it?"

Bai Xiao stands with hands behind his back, slightly tilting his head, full of anticipation.

"The match begins!"

Beside the arena, the black-clad referee announces, blowing the horn of battle.

"Whoosh!"

In a flash, the two powerful figures disappear, transforming into black and white auroras, lightning-fast, vanishing from everyone’s retina.

Bai Xiao’s feet tread the ground like a divine bird flying swiftly, with first-class lightweight skill Eight-Span Red Kite Step granting him almost monstrous speed. Meanwhile, Candle Sect’s entire being seems enveloped in white air, with Qinggong’s overwhelming Qi Force propelling him, allowing him to traverse at world speed too.

"Qi Manipulation," first-rate Qinggong!

"Eight-direction Traveling," almost side-effect-free speed Burst Secret Technique!

"Swish!"

"Swish!"

The two cut across the Solid Rock Arena, leaving trail-like streaks that divide the entire field. In the blink of an eye, on the left side, two strong halos collide, causing the surrounding air to wildly vibrate.

Candle Sect and Bai Xiao, having just competed in Qinggong, now begin close combat.

A cold light flashes in Bai Xiao’s eyes, stepping down with full force, causing the whole arena to quake. His body leaps forth, hands claw-like, veins on his handbacks stand throbbing like small snakes, forcefully grabbing with a twisting palm!

All at once, it’s like a Mad Python lunging for Candle Sect’s throat.

Aiming to rip his chin directly and tear it apart!

"Boom!"

Candle Sect raises his single arm, swings it fiercely, the iron whip-like limb exploding the air, his fist compressing transparent bowl-shaped air pockets, fiercely striking Bai Xiao’s claw. Golden-red sparks explode, white fog wildly expands.

"Slash!"

A massive hand spins in, slicing through the fog like a machete through thorns. Near seamlessly, it cleaves towards Candle Sect’s shoulder.

That lightning-fast speed of the attack makes it hard to react.

However.

"Epiphyllum."

Another secret technique makes Candle Sect blur at high speed, like a computer frame drop. In view, the rapid hand blade now slows, becoming easy to dodge.

He taps his foot, causing his body to drift back.

Yet, in a swift motion, the hand blade suddenly accelerates before his eyes.

Returning to nearly the initial hard-to-react speed!