A Demon's Path Chapter 56

"The Northern Jade Celestial Fist? It can't be!" The spectators were taken aback when they saw the stance Ling Xiao took. Had he lost his mind? No one considered the Northern Jade Celestial Fist a combat technique, not even the disciples practicing it diligently. In fact, its name was a disgrace to all celestial beings!

The disciples of the Northern Jade Sect practiced this set of boxing techniques to train their bodies. In a way it was comparable to Taichi, a form of martial arts from a place called Earth.

Only Li Yuanhuan seemed to believe Ling Xiao wasn't mentally deranged in his decision to use this move. "Junior Brother Ling definitely has a way to use it."

Li Yuanchong was briefly startled when he saw the pose Ling Xiao adopted. But it was quickly replaced by a rare smile, one that held both curiosity and mockery. "Oh, what is that? The Northern Jade Celestial Fist? I was just about to consult you about this technique."

Li Yuanchong's reaction wasn't misplaced. No one fought their opponent with the Northern Jade Celestial Fist. Even Cheng Qiantai himself didn't!

Li Yuanchong made a hand gesture. It was the opening stance of Elder Ma's infamous boxing technique—10 Deathly Steps.

Equipped with incomparably powerful metal fists and the tyrannical might of the 10 Deathly Steps, Li Yuanchong would surely win the match in his next move. Or at least, that was what the audience believed. They thought Ling Xiao's use of the Northern Jade Celestial Fist was tantamount to him throwing the towel in the ring.

Ling Xiao didn't bother with the shared believe of the audience as he dashed toward Li Yuanchong. In a second he stood before Li Yuanchong. And in the next he threw out his first punch with extreme power and malice. It flew straight at Li Yuanchong's face.

Even if this punch didn't kill Li Yuanchong, it would definitely disfigure him upon contact. However, Li Yuanchong completely disregarded the attack as he unleashed his own punch the instant Ling Xiao struck out. It was aimed at the crucial bone located on the underside of the elbow. He countered a lethal attack with a lethal attack! If this attack struck, Ling Xiao's arm would be crippled!

Humph, you want to dispel my attack? Ling Xiao thought to himself. He flipped his hand back and retrieved it before he forcefully pinched Li Yuanchong's wrist in a downwards movement.

Li Yuanchong gauged his strength didn't lose to Ling Xiao's so he instinctively raised his arm upwards. But there was no resistance.

Unexpectedly, Ling Xiao seized the opportunity to pull Li Yuanchong's arm upwards before pushing it outwards. He borrowed Li Yuanchong's strength and forcefully pushed him away! He was using his opponent's strength against him!

"What an exquisite move!" Calls of praise erupted from the grandstand.

Ling Xiao's actions were extremely precise irrespective of the strength he used or seizing the right opportunity to counter his opponent. It was impossible to be so well versed in combat without shedding blood, sweat, and tears over a long period of time.

Even Cheng Qiantai couldn't help crying out, "So the Northern Jade Celestial Fist can actually be used like this!"

Swoosh! Li Yuanchong stomped his feet on the ground and countered the inertia driving him backwards. The contempt he had toward Ling Xiao vanished. A fire burned in his gaze as he stared at Ling Xiao, assuming the staring motion of the 10 Deathly Steps. He was going to initiate the next move.

Whoosh! The sound of footsteps moving at high speed sounded from the ground as the duo charged at each other. They engaged in another melee.

Ling Xiao had disrupted the first form of the 10 Deathly Steps—Deathly Elbow Strike. Li Yuanchong was now using its second form—Deathly Heart Penetration. His fists were dancing at a frightening pace. The power of his soulforce seemed immense. It had become a high speed revolving drill as it shot toward Ling Xiao's heart.

If Ling Xiao dodged this attack, he would be open to a follow up attack. He didn't wish to be pushed back into a passive state, that would be detrimental. There was no hiding. Where Li Yuanchong charged at him using both hands, Ling Xiao retracted one.

"Such arrogance!"

"He's mad!"

The audience threw many such curses at Ling Xiao. They were aggrieved at him for failing to meet their expectations.

Cheng Qiantai and Li Yuanhuan were well acquainted with the Northern Jade Celestial Fist. A bright glint flashed in their eyes. "So the serpentine move can be used like this too!"

Ling Xiao raised his palm up and swivelled his wrist like a snake. The serpentine move landed precisely in the opening between Li Yuanchong's fists, separating them.

Ling Xiao broke Li Yuanchong's Deathly Heart Penetration apart with his Northern Jade Celestial Fist again, triumphing over power with skill.

"He's really a genius!" Even Elder Ma couldn't help but ruefully sigh from the bottom of his heart as he watched the match unfold. "Chong'er's cultivation speed is fast, but he lost in terms of skill."

Naturally, everyone knew this without Elder Ma mentioning it. Anyone who could employ the Northern Jade Celestial Fist like Ling Xiao did would be a genius too.

Li Yuanchong's two deathly attacks failed. Even though he was a little surprised, his unwavering self-confidence didn't throw him in a frenzy in the slightest. Instead, he used the third form—Deathly Tornado.

Li Yuanchong flipped over to the side and jumped up the moment Ling Xiao defused his second strike. He swung his legs at lightning speed in mid-air and attacked Ling Xiao's head like a tornado.

Ling Xiao didn't have time to dodge even if he wanted to. Expectation was written on the faces of the spectators. They were eager to see how Ling Xiao would react in light of such a formidable attack.

Ling Xiao simply raised both his hands over his head and accepted Li Yuanchong's third attack under the audience's attentive gaze.

Bang! Dust erupted outwards from where both attacks collided. Everyone heaved a long sigh. "What a pitiful fellow. In the end, he couldn't take on Li Yuanchong's attack. Hmm? What's this?!"

Li Yuanchong's body actually flew out from within the cloud of dust! How was this possible? Even Li Yuanchong never expected that Ling Xiao would send him flying so far out.

"His strength seems to be rapidly increasing!" was Li Yuanchong's first response.

The dust subsided, revealing Ling Xiao's upright silhouette.

Li Yuanchong's third deadly attack also failed to leave even the smallest of injuries on Ling Xiao's body!

"It's my turn!" Ling Xiao was up in Li Yuanchong's face in the split second his opponent was startled. "Take this!" Whoosh! Ling Xiao slapped Li Yuanchong across the face. Indeed, it was a clean slap across his face!

It didn't matter how calm Li Yuanchong was because he was still nothing more than a haughty child. How could he accept such blatant humiliation? "You're courting death!" A burst of invisible pressure rushed toward Ling Xiao as an intense desire to murder arose in Li Yuanchong's heart.

This is his murderous aura?! No wonder those guys couldn't budge at all! Ling Xiao felt his breathing turn slightly ragged. His soulforce and figure were also slightly affected.

Li Yuanchong looked like a raging lion as he roared at Ling Xiao. He gathered all his strength in his fists and unleashed a violent flurry of punches. The might of this attack was like an avalanche thundering down the mountain or the crashing waves of the ocean!

Watch him, he'll dodge it! Everyone expected the same. If Ling Xiao faced this attack head on, he'd only be inviting death to his doorsteps.

No one noticed Ling Xiao's eyes turned red. In the blink of an eye, the strength coursing through his body exploded as he raised his fists to meet Li Yuanchong's. He was staking everything in this one move!

Bang! The array surrounding the field resembled an old drunkard as it shook fiercely from the impact. The area within a 30 meter radius of the duo was enshrouded in a dense cloud of dust.

"How powerful!" Exclamations of awe rang out through the grandstand. No one could see the outcome of this attack yet as dust hid the two figures in the arena. But they all knew, the victor was already decided. Only one would still be standing when the dust settled!

Everyone had their gazes fixated on the field. The dust was scattering quickly, but in the hearts of the spectators, it felt like an eternity. The duo re-appeared before their eyes again. They were two meters apart, face to face. Somehow, both of them still stood tall. The arena was filled with absolute silence.

Pfft! Hot blood sprouted from Li Yuanchong's mouth. He fell flat on his stomach. A moment later, he supported himself up with one hand, wiping the blood from his mouth with the other. "Impossible! How can you be stronger than me?! It's impossible for my metal fist to lose to you!" Li Yuanchong was as pale as a sheet of paper as blood sprayed from his mouth with every word he spoke.

The duo staked their all in that final exchange, yet Li Yuanchong actually lost with his incomparably robust strength!

"Li Yuanchong, no one is guaranteed of victory. You lost and that's that," Ling Xiao calmly said.

"Can you tell me why your power suddenly doubled?" Li Yuanchong asked angrily.

Ling Xiao faintly smiled. "This… is a secret. You know, guys who have secrets are the most attractive to girls."

Li Yuanchong rolled his eyes at Ling Xiao. The meaning was as clear as day. I already told you so much, yet you won't even divulge this little thing!

Ling Xiao sighed helplessly. Little Brother Yuanchong, it's not that your Elder Brother doesn't want to tell you, but it's because he doesn't dare speak of it! Don't tell me you want me to tell you I fused the Northern Jade Celestial Fist and the Mad Demonic Fist? And that I fused the celestial and demonic Strength Souls together, giving rise to my explosive power?

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