Chapter 155: Breaking The Third Shackles

Wang Siyu had mastered the true legacy of the traditional martial art Seven Mysteries Palm. He was extremely confident in his palm technique.

"In that case, please."

No more words were needed. Wang Siyu's expression grew solemn. Orange-red starforce qi started to radiate from him. He looked like a majestic and powerful god-king wreathed in fire.

𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

He slowly raised his hands, one slightly behind the other with palms facing outward. Starforce coalesced into two crimson blazing giant palms, as if they were the hands of a deity from another world.

A powerful pressure instantly radiated outwards. Li Xiaofei's expression became serious. Indeed, a renowned name bore no false reputation. Nothing else needed to be said; just the opening stance of Wang Siyu's palm technique exerted an incredible pressure.

Even Xiong Zhigang on his best day at full power seemed to fall short compared to the Soul of Hongye before him.

Li Xiaofei did not dare be negligent and unleashed his qi. Pale golden starforce qi emanated from him, transforming into a golden dragon's shadow that spiraled and roared. He looked like a war god protected by a golden dragon as the golden light illuminated his young, handsome face.

"Oh? It seems Li Xiaofei has also made a breakthrough."

"No, perhaps this is his true strength."

"A golden dragon shadow, what technique is that? I've never seen it before."

"It looks incredibly impressive."

"Could this be Li Xiaofei's true strength?"

Countless people exclaimed as many professionals realized that Li Xiaofei was equally as impressive as Wang Siyu. He might showcase a style and combat strength he had never revealed before.

"Not bad." Wang Siyu also expressed admiration.

The aura emanating from Li Xiaofei far exceeded the pre-match analysis by his coaches. It was powerful and majestic. It also didn't seem to belong to someone at the Qi Refining Realm.

"As your senior and since this is my home ground, I'll let you make the first move." Wang Siyu smiled in appreciation as he said, "I won't take advantage of you. I can suppress my cultivation to the tenth stage of the Qi Refining Realm and give you a fair chance to display your combat skills."

He fully displayed the demeanor of a gentleman.

"No need," Li Xiaofei replied. "The capable lead on the martial path. It’s only by striving with all our might that we can grasp its essence. Today, let's not hold back. Let's fight with everything we have... prepare yourself!"

With that, he attacked directly. His left leg slightly bent, his right arm curved inward, and his right palm drew a circle before sweeping outward as he unleashed the first of the Dragon-Subduing Eighteen Palms, the Regretful Dragon.

Roar!

A dragon's roar shattered the silence. The golden dragon shadow, accompanied by Li Xiaofei's palm, surged toward Wang Siyu with claws bared. It was the first appearance of the Dragon-Subduing Eighteen Palms in the mortal realm.

Wang Siyu immediately felt the pressure intensify as he felt the wind of the strike rush toward him. It felt like an ancient divine mountain was collapsing on him. He drew his arms back, and thrust them forward one after the other.

Seven Mysteries Palm. First move, Seven Nights of Longevity.

The enormous blazing palm force shot forward to collide with the golden dragon shadow.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The palms clashed in midair. Visible energy explosions shattered the air, creating wave after wave of shockwaves that spread in all directions.

Bang.

Four palms collided as both figures shook simultaneously. Both chose to endure the other's palm force head-on. Both of them silently praised the other in their hearts.

Li Xiaofei had to admit that these superstars in the league truly possessed formidable strength. In hindsight, this made sense. In such a long and complex knockout tournament, there was no room for impostors. Wang Siyu's strength was undoubtedly top tier among the elite.

But Wang Siyu, in turn, was equally astonished by Li Xiaofei's unparalleled palm force. As someone who was highly proficient in palm techniques, he was well aware of the terror of such a palm art. Even after using his Limit Breaking Realm cultivation to power his Seven Mysteries Palm, he could only barely manage a draw with Li Xiaofei.

Wang Siyu instantly realized that his opponent's mastery of palm techniques surpassed his own. In that moment, he dismissed all thoughts of underestimating his opponent.

"Limit Breaking!"

The shout caused two blinding rays of light to burst forth from the palms of Wang Siyu's hands, as if the bones beneath his muscles were emitting divine light. His strength shot upward until it reached the second stage of the Limit Breaking Realm. He had broken through the shackles on both hands, and as a result, his palm force doubled.

"Come again." Wang Siyu shouted.

He used the second move of the Seven Mysteries Palm, Seven Nine Supreme.

Li Xiaofei's fighting spirit soared. He also let out a shout, stabilized his center of gravity, and pushed both palms forward to execute the fifth move of the Dragon-Subduing Eighteen Palms, the Shocking Hundred Miles.

As he pushed his palms forward, his starforce qi transformed into two powerful roaring golden dragons that coiled around his arms and fiercely shot forward with snapping jaws.

Boom!

The four palms clashed once again, causing a deafening explosion that created visible waves of sound and air. The air currents radiated outward in layers. Wang Siyu's body trembled as he stepped back to dissipate the impact. Li Xiaofei's body also wavered, but he stepped forward, almost stumbling.

That was the unique ability of the Dragon-Subduing Eighteen Palms. No matter how strong or fierce the opponent, when struck, they would stumble forward rather than fall backward.

In

The Legend of the Condor Heroes

[1], the grandmaster of this palm technique, Hong Qigong demonstrated this characteristic, with his unparalleled inner strength and straightforward, explosive personality.

Later, when Northern Hero Guo Jing received the true legacy from Hong Qigong and fought Ouyang Feng, Guo Jing would flip forward instead of falling backward even when Ouyang Feng used clever force to throw him. Ouyang Feng recognized it and immediately knew that Hong Qigong had taught Guo Jing.

The Dragon-Subduing Eighteen Palms was the most powerful and vigorous palm technique in that world. It was unparalleled in its strength and fierceness. Cultivating this palm technique would influence one's personality, making them righteous and intolerant of evil.

"Unexpectedly, the Fist King's greatest strength is in palm techniques." Wang Siyu grew excited as his eyes started burning with a fiery passion. "You have made me feel a long-lost excitement, Li Xiaofei. Red Flag High School acquiring you will undoubtedly be the most memorable chapter in their history."

Li Xiaofei's body trembled.

Swish, swish, swish.

The upper half of his clothes was torn to shreds in an instant, scattering like butterflies in the wind. His perfectly defined muscles, with sharp, chiseled lines, were exposed to the cameras.

***

Outside the arena, countless female fans screamed in unison.

"Ah, he's copying me, he's copying me!" Bai Longfei immediately shouted, "Isn't anyone going to do something about this?"

What a shameless guy. He's actually copying my long-famous shirt-ripping, muscle-showing, cool move. Now, my female fans are going to be drawn to him again.

But Fang Buyi and others did not echo his sentiments; they stared, dumbfounded, at the big screen. They felt their blood boiling and their fighting spirit soaring.

Li Xiaofei's strength and boldness had a powerful impact that was fully transmitted through the live broadcast. Even many commentators and streamers let out excited howls.

***

In the arena.

"You're not bad either; you live up to your online reputation," Li Xiaofei, surrounded by golden flames, felt invigorated. "And you're worthy of my first demonstration of this palm technique."

His martial spirit had ignited, so his blood was burning wildly.

Li Xiaofei leaped into the air, laughing heartily, "Wang Siyu, let's have a satisfying fight today... Try my palm technique again!"

He attacked from above, his palm force surging around him. In an instant, dozens of golden dragon shadows spiraled around him, roaring as they descended on Wang Siyu.

Dragon-Subduing Eighteen Palms, Flying Dragon in the Sky!

Wang Siyu's expression grew serious, and he roared. A booming sound erupted from his left ankle, followed by a blinding halo that burst forth, shining like a miniature sun.

The ankle shackle... was released! He’s broken the third shackle! He is at the third stage of the Limit Breaking Realm!

The crowd erupted in astonishment.

Wang Siyu was at the first stage of the Limit Breaking Realm at the end of last year's league, which was already impressive. Many had speculated that the Soul of Hongye would even be stronger this year.

Reaching the second stage of the Limit Breaking Realm cultivation matched most people's expectations. But no one had expected that Wang Siyu was not at the second stage. He had broken through two more shackles and reached the third stage. This was a significant, chasm-like difference. Li Xiaofei was destined to lose.

1. The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a wuxia novel by Chinese writer Jin Yong. It is the first part of the Condor Trilogy and is followed by The Return of the Condor Heroes and The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber. It was first serialised between 1 January 1957 and 19 May 1959 in Hong Kong Commercial Daily. ☜