Ancient Strengthening Techniques
Fighting Again, the Legendary Giant Spirit Fist
Three days had just passed in an instant. Qing Shui didn't go to the Xu Family's place, which meant that the deal between him and the Xu Family had been cancelled. In the span of three days, the battle between Qing Shui and Xi Ri had become so famous that everyone knew about it.
The news spread so quickly that even some elders from the Heavenly Palace became interested in their battles.
Qing Shui did not care about that and continued his usual practice, without any distractions. This time, the battle mostly involved the people from Starmoon Hall, but there was another significance to it.
It was because this battle would decide who was better, the new generation of youth or the old generation. There was a mix of responses coming from the audience, some of them supporting Qing Shui while others were supporting Xi Ri.
It was still early on the third day, but the public square in Starmoon Hall was already filled with crowds. It was because everyone knew that/it was a battle between Qing Shui and Xi Ri would start when the sun was high in the sky. What's more, it's a life-and-death fight.
Qing Shui came to the public square with the intention to do his morning practice before going to the battlefield. After all, the time left until the actual battle was an hour. But Qing Shui didn't think that/it public square would be crowded with many people, especially with a number of disciples from the other halls.
’’ Qing Shui here! ’’ Someone shouts excitedly when they see it.
”Where?”
’’ She's really here! ’’
In an instant, there was a commotion. Qing Shui rubbed his forehead, and walked towards a quieter corner to continue training his Taichi Fist.
Some people seemed to approve of Qing Shui's attitude while others felt disgusted by it. Some people think that/it's Qing Shui maybe pretending his attitude, and others think that/it's him also trying to be calm. This was not the first time Qing Shui had behaved like this.
Gongsun Jianyun stood alone in the distance, seriously watching Qing Shui's training. Some people tried to imitate him, but Qing Shui didn't care about it. He focused all his thoughts in his own consciousness.
Three days worth of time might not be important to others, but it was different for Qing Shui who possessed the Realm of the Violet Jade Immortal. Three days equates to three months of time, and three months of penance.
The 5th layer of the Ancient Strengthening Technique started to stabilize. The Art of Chasing, Clearing Divine Arm, and Clearing Divine Legs could still be mastered. The art of Pursuing, though, has evolved on the right path.
However, the distance from the Clearing Arm and the diving Clearing Feet was still far from a small stage of success. Qing Shui wasn't discouraged when he thought about it, but he was a little regretful as it would only be three days for him. However, to go without the Realm Violet Jade Immortal? Qing Shui couldn't bear to think about it.
He continued to practice his Taichi Fist for a long time until the ancient atmosphere intensified. It looked simple, but very profound.
’’ Xi Ri is here! ’’
’’ Wow, he's really here. Everyone gave way! ’
There was a commotion among the crowd as they automatically made way for Xi Ri to pass through. Some even greeted Xi Ri as she was passing by.
Xi Ri slowly passed through the crowd, his stealthy footsteps seeming unchanged as he walked towards the center of the largest arena. As he walked to the bottom side of the arena, Xi Ri could not help but frown when he saw Qing Shui still practicing on the other side.
He could not see Qing Shui's real achievements, and he did not believe that/it Qing Shui would be stronger than him because he knew the situation well enough. It would be extremely difficult, or almost impossible, for someone of the Qing Shui age of the Greencloud Continent to surpass him. With regards to the defeat of the Sword Tower disciples, who possessed strength on par with the Heavenly Palace's Senior Disciple Chief, Xi Ri thought that/that he could defeat them easily.
But he would never have guessed that/it Qing Shui would have a divine treasure like the Realm of the Violet Jade Immortal!
Now, he would rather believe that/it Qing Shui had practiced a technique to hide his breath and presence, or some other technique that came with this kind of ability.
This type of technique is not uncommon. Moreover, hiding the breath and presence was only effective during the sneak attack. The world of the nine continents had always advocated pure martial power as the ultimate power. Thus, Xi Ri did not think much about this hidden breathing technique.
It was because everything would falter in the face of absolute strength!
Xi Ri slowly climbed into the arena. There he was, alone in an empty arena. Most people under the arena will need to look if they want to see it and most people will enjoy the feeling of looking up.
Qing Shui pressed his fists one by one, with each heavy blow like moving a mountain. There is a charm to it that visually impacts others. However, some people started to urge Qing Shui into the arena.
’’ Qing Shui, up quickly! ’’
’’Ya, don't tell me you're scared!’ ’
Most of those who shouted were not from Starmoon Hall. Most of the people from Starmoon Hall did not even make a sound. Twenty years ago, Xi Ri was the best in Starmoon Hall, and he was also the Head Disciple of Starmoon Hall.
Back then, Starmoon Hall was highly respected by everyone, not what it is today. The disciples were now mostly in the same age group as Xi Ri, and some were even much older than him.
Ever since Xi Ri was given a cold shoulder when she tried to chase after Misty Hall Palace Misty Misty, she had received a huge blow from that refusal. Soon after, he left Starmoon Hall and even quit the position of Disciple Leader.
Therefore, Gongsun Jianwu immediately became the new Head Disciple. And around this time, Starmoon Hall also became a laughingstock in the other eight halls.
Qing Shui's appearance had allowed Starmoon Hall to become noble once more, especially after he had single-handedly defeated the best, the nine youths from the Sword Tower. He even killed two of them and made the rest surrender. This allowed Qing Shui to place the Starmoon Hall in a more noble position than when Xi Ri was still there.
However, today's battle was more of an internal conflict between the two men. Moreover, it was also a life and death fight for the two best people in Starmoon Hall in twenty years. Many people are excited and worried.
This is a hard battle to find. For most people, it was a great privilege to watch such a battle to the death. However, they did not want to see a result where both of them were defeated and injured.
But if it happened inside the Heavenly Palace for example, during the battle between each hall in the Heavenly Palace that happened once every five years the strength of the bond would fall under each hall. Thus, Heaven Palace will act as ‘kakek’ while space will act as ‘ayah’. The disciples in each hall will be known as ‘k-anak’!
The people who urged to fight mostly came from the outer space!
” I think he's scared. After all, Xi Ri was the former Disciple Leader for twenty years. He had good qualifications and he started out as a Martial King Stage cultivator. Twenty years have passed, even if Qing Shui is so talented, it is still impossible to be that godly person, ” said one of the refined young men wearing the Stayday Hall attire.
’’ Brother Shao is right! ’’
” Don't tell me he's waiting for a senior to mediate the situation! ’
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Those who deliberately made the discussion aloud were all from the Starday Hall. Many people could see that/it was something suspicious was going on, because everyone knew that/it was Qing Shui who made a big fool out of the Starday Hall last time.
Just then, several old men and middle-aged men walked into the public square. Only then did Qing Shui calmly stop the training and slowly walk towards the arena.
There was a crowd already circling in the arena as Qing Shui was training in a remote area at the far end. As he walked towards the arena, Qing Shui realized that/it was Fei Wuji and some of the elders from the Starday Hall were also here.
Qing Shui looked around the area, and was surprised when he saw some people level Heavenly Palace Elder from afar.
There were many protectors in the Heavenly Palace as well. One of the conditions to become a protector was to possess Xiantian peak strength. The administrators of the Heavenly Palace were the Palace Lord or Mistress, Elders, Law Enforcers, Protectors, Thousand Martial Elders, and Hundred Martial Elders!
Qing Shui looked at the two women as well. Beside them were two more beautiful women that Qing Shui had never met before. They had the same graceful disposition and slim body. When they saw Qing Shui, they gave him a wink.
’’Do they know me?’
Qing Shui greeted Canghai Mingyue and Huoyun Liu-li with somewhat depression. Of course, Qing Shui did not forget to put on a gentle smile at the two beautiful women who were clear from the MIsty Hall.
’’ Qing Shui, come on. Defeat her and I will introduce you to these two beautiful women after that. ” Huoyun Liu-li's voice was loud enough to shock those nearby in the area.
” Liu-li, it seems like your relationship with him is not as ordinary as we thought. ” The girl on the left smiled as she said gracefully.
Qing Shui greeted Fei Wuji, then walked towards the arena.
Qing Shui didn't think that/it would be such a large crowd today. There were clearly more people around the arena today than any other day during the fight with the Sword Tower.
Qing Shui also came empty-handed, as he had seen Xi Ri walk into the arena empty-handed before. Qing Shui was not afraid of fighting with opponents from higher training, let alone fighting with Xi Ri, who seemed to be even weaker than himself.
As Qing Shui climbed into the arena, Xi Ri stood tall. In an instant, he showed his gentle demeanor, which silenced the crowd around the arena.
The atmosphere suddenly became tense in the arena. Many people could immediately feel the intense pressure in the air.
” The Gigantic Spiritual Suppression of Xi Ri has increased tremendously! ’
’’ Ah, so Xi Ri is learning Giant Boxing! ’’
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’’ My kung fu style is by using my fist. If you use a weapon, please go and take it. ” Xi Ri warned Qing Shui when he saw her coming empty-handed.
Whatever it was, her words sounded pleasant in Qing Shui's ears. Qing Shui could tell that/that was him, at least, a straightforward and open-minded man who followed a set of principles every time he did his business.
Qing Shui nodded silently. He clenched both of his fists, indicating that/that he would use them to fight as well.
At the same time, when Qing Shui clenched both of his fists, he was filled with great power. He then let out a gigantic roar that echoed in everyone's ears.
Their strength clashed and Xi Ri suddenly shouted as well!
A piercing cry as if it could almost pierce through Qing Shui's roar!
After she screamed, Xi Ri's body suddenly became strong and powerful. It was as if he had become a force that could tear down a sturdy wall.
As his body grew larger, his arms became large and thick, like the size of a grown man's big legs. His arms were at least one-third of his original size. Both arms glowed in a golden light.
A pair of humongous fists, which looked extremely invincible, rushed rhythmically towards Qing Shui's direction.
’’ It's Legendary Grade, Earth Element: Giant Fist Spirit Boxing! ’’
