Chapter 104 - 101 Great Star Gang Fist

Chapter 104: Chapter 101 Great Star Gang FistIn that eager buzz of conversation, two figures both moved, their feet left the ground, landing on that highly anticipated stage. "Be careful, Brother Ye Xuan." As Ye Xuan moved, Tang Xiaoyan also hurriedly reminded him, and he responded with a slight nod before landing stably twenty meters away from Cao Qiudao, forming a confrontation. "Young brother Ye Xuan, punches and kicks do not have eyes, it’s not too late to admit defeat now." Cao Qiudao had some concerns about Ye Xuan’s seemingly unfounded background, so he did not dare to be too harsh in his words, naturally preferring Ye Xuan to know when to retreat and give up straight away if possible. "Since I began my cultivation, I’ve experienced many battles, big and small, and I have never once directly admitted defeat. Since I’ve stepped onto the stage, I’m committed to giving it my all." Ye Xuan assumed his stance, his aura suddenly bursting forth, stomping hard on the ground, a moving powerful presence sweeping out! "A Sixth Grade martial master? So you’ve advanced, no wonder you have such confidence. But it’s a pity that it’s of no use." Cao Qiudao’s gaze hardened slightly, and in a moment, his aura also burst forth, the strong presence sweeping out from the arena, his dark red True Qi enveloping his body, an invisible oppression causing some of the weaker bystanders to find breathing somewhat difficult. "Half-step Martial Sect!" Feeling that exceptionally robust presence on the stage, the faces of many in the crowd changed, their eyes filled with solemnity. Such strength, even in the Great Hua Country, would be regarded as a force to be reckoned with, and in Green Sun County, it would be extremely difficult to find someone who could contend with him. The Cao family’s actions in Green Sun City might be tyrannical, but the power Cao Qiudao possessed was truly beyond reproach. "Cao Qiudao’s strength has actually reached such a level." Tang Zhen, watching from below, had a complicated expression on his face. The mere presence that Cao Qiudao was showing was somewhat beyond his expectations. Even if he were uninjured, in a fight against the other party, the loser would most likely still be him. "Brother Ye Xuan... he must be confident, right?" Tang Xiaoyan watched Ye Xuan with some nervousness, as Cao Qiudao’s aura was indeed much stronger than Ye Xuan’s. Tang Zhen shook his head, unsure of how to answer. If one were to judge purely by appearances, Ye Xuan, a Sixth Grade martial master, naturally wouldn’t be a match for Cao Qiudao, but when it comes to combat, apparent strength is not an accurate measure. Factors like the strength of one’s cultivation technique, innate talent, understanding of Martial Arts, technique application, and combat skills, among others, can all affect the outcome of a fight. It was uncertain how Ye Xuan would fare in these other aspects, and Tang Zhen had no way of knowing this. On the other side of the arena, Nie Tao was also closely following the scene on the stage, curious to see what was so remarkable about this young man who had caught the high-level interest of the Spiritual Items Workshop... "Make your move." Ye Xuan, of course, was not unfamiliar with the presence of a Half-step Martial Sect Master. His hands had once been stained with the lives of two Half-step Martial Sect Masters, Jun Bufan and Wei Tong. The current Cao Qiudao was indeed stronger than those two, but a half-step Martial Sect Master was ultimately different from a true Martial Sect Master. As long as Cao Qiudao remained at the half-step Martial Sect Master realm, Ye Xuan was confident in taking him on. Seeing Ye Xuan remaining undisturbed, Cao Qiudao frowned as well, wondering whether the former was being too arrogant or had something to rely on. Whoosh! A thought flashed through Cao Qiudao’s mind and with a gleam in his eye, he suddenly stepped forward like a gust of wind, instantly closing the twenty-meter gap. Arriving less than five meters away from Ye Xuan, Cao Qiudao’s dark red True Qi also burst forth in an instant, like a volcano, and astonishing Qi Force quickly condensed at the edge of his right fist, carrying an oppressive wind as he furiously hammered at Ye Xuan in front of him. Watching the red handprint rapidly enlarging in his pupils, Ye Xuan didn’t panic at all. Only when the handprint was about to hit him did his body suddenly lean back, avoiding the fierce punch with a reaction speed that was astounding, narrowly escaping potential injury. "He dodged it!" Seeing that tense scene, many people shouted out in surprise, looking at Ye Xuan with added astonishment. That dodge was heart-stopping; had he been even a fraction slower, it would likely have resulted in a severe injury. Swoosh! Having avoided the dangerous punch, Ye Xuan’s body drifted backward, and with a flash of light, he flicked his fingers in the air, several Spiral Finger Forces cutting through the air and counterattacking towards Cao Qiudao. His expression changing, Cao Qiudao quickly stopped and shifted away, his True Qi exploding beneath his feet, propelling him to retreat as he rapidly unleashed multiple palms, his robust True Qi gushing out to block all of the Spiral Finger Forces. Spurt! Yet, the Spiral Finger Force had a special ability to penetrate True Qi. Even though Cao Qiudao’s reaction was quick, his handprints were still pierced by the Spiral Finger Force, leaving three thumb-sized blood holes. "What?" The audience below was taken aback by this scene, having just started clashing, the aggressive Cao Qiudao had already taken damage? "Such a bizarre Finger Skill." Looking down at the blood holes on his body, Cao Qiudao himself was somewhat disbelieving. Fortunately, Ye Xuan’s Finger Force had been weakened in the middle, leaving him only with minor wounds. Otherwise, he would have suffered a significant loss in combat power in an instant. Of course, this was still because Ye Xuan’s Great Jade Spiral Finger had not yet reached the third level, let alone the Perfect second level, it was still far from it. Otherwise, the Finger Force just now could have taken Cao Qiudao by surprise and heavily injured him. "This kid, can’t be underestimated..." With a sinking heart, Cao Qiudao put away the slight contempt he held in his mind, knowing that if he made the same mistake again, he might suffer an even greater fall. With this thought, True Qi once again circulated around his body. This time, Cao Qiudao’s spirit also became highly concentrated. As the True Qi flowed, the Martial Arts he utilized seemed to be embellished with specks of starlight emerging within the rapidly gathering True Qi. Under such rapid convergence, the True Qi appeared to form a cyclone on his right fist, a vortex of starlight, from which astounding fluctuations emanated. "This is... the Great Star Gang Fist! Cao Qiudao is finally showing his true skills." Witnessing the changes in Cao Qiudao, a buzz of astonishment arose around the arena. Many people were somewhat familiar with Cao Qiudao; the Great Star Gang Fist was one of the two famous Martial Arts he had mastered. "Once the Great Star Gang Fist is unleashed, that kid is doomed." At the Cao family’s seats, Cao Jian also nodded with a smile upon seeing this scene. In his view, the outcome would likely be determined very quickly. Gripping what seemed like a vortex of starlight in his hand, Cao Qiudao’s aura became much sharper. His eyes flashed with a ferocity as he dashed forward in a blur. Boom! Cao Qiudao’s speed was incredibly fast. In a flash, he appeared in front of Ye Xuan, and as he thrust his right fist, a dazzling trail of light traced through the air, resembling a silver galaxy exploding through the atmosphere, hurtling toward Ye Xuan. Bam! As the fist thundered down, Ye Xuan’s right palm also condensed True Qi and powerfully met the attack. Fist met palm, a wave of invisible Qi Force burst forth, stirring up a soaring dust cloud. Under the impact of the overpoweringly masculine punch, Ye Xuan’s figure was forced back several steps, and faint cracks appeared on the surface of the platform beneath his feet. Hmmph! Without giving Ye Xuan a chance to catch his breath, Cao Qiudao’s second punch was already on its way, aimed straight at Ye Xuan’s face. Ye Xuan reacted quickly, countering with a palm strike, and they clashed again. "This isn’t good, it seems he didn’t take my advice to heart." Watching the evolving battle on the arena, Nie Tao’s expression altered slightly. Confronting head-on was Cao Qiudao’s forte. Ye Xuan’s unflinching tactic, pitting his weakness against the opponent’s strength, was greatly taxing on himself. However, the situation on the field took an unexpected turn, and the one-sided battle everyone anticipated did not occur. Bam bam bam! Punch after punch was thrown, like meteors falling from the sky. Cao Qiudao’s assault grew fiercer with each strike, the sound of air bursting with each punch. An ordinary person might have been battered into a pulp by now. However, Ye Xuan, seemingly on the defensive, was meticulous in his responses, wielding a blade in his left hand and striking with his right palm, seamlessly integrating offense and defense as if he stood on invincible ground. Bang! Another pulse of terrifying True Qi erupted, and the two figures staggered apart, each carving a trail over ten meters on the ground. The fierce duel was surprisingly too close to call! The audience found themselves breathless, eyes glued to the battle on the platform, no one expecting that a fight which seemed destined to have a clear winner would evolve into such an intense stand-off. "Big Brother Ye Xuan, so formidable..." Gazing at the tightly matched struggle on the stage, Tang Xiaoyan was slightly dazed as she spoke. "Yes." Tang Zhen also nodded, rubbing his hands excitedly. Ye Xuan’s display of power was far beyond expectations. "The higher-ups’ judgment is indeed infallible..." On the other side, Nie Tao too watched the two figures on the platform with some shock. He had thought that Ye Xuan was about to lose, but to his surprise, the latter had firmly stabilized the situation, matching up to Cao Qiudao blow for blow. To possess such aptitude and combat power at the Sixth Grade martial master level, and to battle Cao Qiudao, a Half-step Martial Sect Master, to such a degree was rare among the younger generation. Perhaps even the exceptional Sect Disciples were not much better. At this moment atop the platform, Cao Qiudao’s face appeared somewhat gloomy. Clearly, he had not gained any advantage from the exchange of blows, and so far, Ye Xuan’s performance was in no way inferior to his. But this situation was about to come to an end. A cold gleam flashed in Cao Qiudao’s eyes as he slowly raised his palms. Robust, dark red True Qi, like flames, swirled around them. Under the rapid condensation and compression, a hint of blackness appeared, accompanied by a potent fluctuation that spread out. "The second Martial Arts, Black Flame Erosion Heart Palm!"