Chapter 162: The Battle Was Decided

Everyone's hearts were in their throats.

"Li Xiaofei has truly elevated Red Flag High School to an unprecedented height."

"Who will win, who will lose? It's too nerve-wracking."

"The battle on the field has reached a fever pitch, and victory hangs by a thread."

The commentators dared not shout too loudly, fearing their voices might disturb the students competing on the field.

The 100,000 spectators in the stands held their breath, eyes fixed on the nearest big screen. In the virtual seats of the major live streaming rooms, countless viewers had stopped spamming the chat, afraid of missing a crucial moment if they took their eyes off the screen.

Even the broadcast director had thoughtfully switched to a dual-screen mode. One screen displayed both intense battle scenes simultaneously.

***

Li Xiaofei was battling with increasing vigor. Golden dragon shadows continued to coil around his body, and the dragon roars only grew louder. He had revealed his cultivation at the sixteenth stage of the Qi Refining Realm, but his starforce qi did not manifest as energy vortices.

Instead, it took the form of dragon shadows. This was the method Li Xiaofei had devised in the Secret Time Pavilion to conceal his true cultivation level. He didn't want anyone to know that he had surpassed the tenth vortex of the Qi Refining Realm.

Wang Siyu and Gu Haochen was growing increasingly alarmed as the battle progressed. Li Xiaofei's starforce qi not only remained undiminished but seemed to be growing even more plentiful. Each palm strike he delivered was also gradually increasing in force, making it harder and harder for them to face him head-on.

Something's wrong, he's using us to practice his moves.

Li Xiaofei still has strength to spare.

The two superstar students of Hongye High School slowly realized the truth. They couldn't afford to drag this out any longer. Though they exchanged no words, they reached an unspoken agreement in an instant. Gu Haochen retreated swiftly to a safe distance, and suddenly, an immense energy erupted from within him.

Clang!

The sound of a sword reverberated across the battlefield as a radiant light burst forth like a small sun in his right palm.

"Breaking the Limit?!"

"Gu Haochen has entered the Limit Breaking Realm!"

"My god, this superstar freshman from Hongye High School has broken through to the Limit Breaking Realm."

"And he's only a first-year student."

"This forceful breakthrough will cause tremendous damage to his body, but the momentary breakthrough will unleash immense strength."

Cries of astonishment filled the air. Gu Haochen, the Little Sword Immortal, was a prodigy who had already shone brilliantly in several rounds of the league. Even his biggest supporters hadn't expected such a young talent to touch the Limit Breaking Realm. Forcing a breakthrough was extraordinary.

Xiao Hongye had a pleased smile on her face. On the other side, Chen Fei had mixed feelings. That was the superstar recruit he had tried and failed to bring to Red Flag High School. If Gu Haochen had become a member of Red Flag High School, their lineup would be overwhelming. That kind of good fortune would make him laugh in his sleep.

Countless eyes were now focused on Gu Haochen. He leaned slightly forward, his limit-breaking right hand behind his back as his left hand formed sword-like fingers at his brow.

It was a peculiar stance. A powerful move! Endless sword energy radiated from Gu Haochen.

"Sixth Sword!"

Gu Haochen leaped into the air, spinning rapidly like an arrow. His entire being seemed to transform into a divine sword as he shot straight toward Li Xiaofei.

A forceful breakthrough and an immensely powerful strike. This was the Little Sword Immortal’s ultimate move.

Simultaneously, Wang Siyu also broke through the shackles in his hands as well. His strength surged as his left hand wielded the Thousand Buddha Fist, his right hand the Seven Mysteries Palm, and his hidden move, the Springing Leg, was ready as the final strike. Three supreme techniques were unleashed at once.

Li Xiaofei suddenly felt immense pressure. In response, he released all his starforce. Dozens of golden dragon shadows burst forth from his body as dragon roars shook the heavens.

He crouched slightly and drew circles with both hands before pushing his palms outward. It was the first move of the Dragon-Subduing Eighteen Palms, the Regretful Dragon.

From the I Ching, Hexagram Qian, the Image, the hexagram's top line: The flying dragon will have cause to regret [1]. This move embodied the essence of the Dragon-Subduing Eighteen Palms.

The palm force that erupted seemed infinite and inexhaustible. Wang Siyu and Gu Haochen felt like there was no way to dodge and was forced to confront it head-on.

Bang! Bang!

Two explosions echoed across the battlefield.

Li Xiaofei's left palm struck Gu Haochen's human sword, and blasted the Hongye High School's dark horse into blood mist. However, Li Xiaofei's left arm was also pierced by the sword's energy, shattering his bones.

At the same time, his right palm collided with Wang Siyu's fists. Wang Siyu's body was nearly shattered by the impact, but his fists also struck Li Xiaofei's right shoulder and chest.

Li Xiaofei spat out a mouthful of blood as bones broke in dozens of places and he was sent flying backward. Yet, Wang Siyu and Gu Haochen both turned into azure streams of data light, disappearing from the battlefield.

The battle had been decided. Li Xiaofei had emerged victorious against two opponents. As he landed, he spat out two more streams of blood.

The superstars of Hongye High School had exerted immense pressure on him. If it weren't for his cultivation at the nineteenth stage of the Qi Refining Realm, and mastering the Dragon-Subduing Eighteen Palms, today's outcome might have been uncertain.

Nonetheless, the battle yielded significant gains. The tremendous pressure had brought about immense improvement. His Dragon-Subduing Eighteen Palms had been honed in actual combat and increased rapidly in power.

Li Xiaofei wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and staggered towards the last battlefield. His internal injuries were also healing quickly.

***

"It's over, this match is over."

"Incredible results, a victory that can only be described as miraculous."

"Li Xiaofei has created a legend."

"After this battle, not only is he qualified to be called a superstar of the league, but he is also simply a top star."

"He defeated Wang Siyu and Gu Haochen one-on-two. Even Xiong Zhigang couldn't do that, right?"

"You're wrong. It wasn't just a one-on-two. Remember, at the beginning, Li Xiaofei was fighting one against five and severely injured half of Hongye High School's team."

"Exactly. If it weren't for his miraculous performance in the five-on-one battle, gravely injuring Liu Yao and Huang Yueru, and wounding He Changzai, the other members of Red Flag High School wouldn't have had any chance at all."

"He single-handedly turned the tide."

"The number one Li Xiaofei fan, Shen Yan, once said, you can always believe in Li Xiaofei. This statement still holds true today."

"The match isn't over yet. He Changzai is still holding on."

"But he has no chance now."

"That's right. Even though Li Xiaofei hasn't joined the fight again, Fang Buyi's powerful burst has been suppressing the injured He Changzai."

"It's over. Fang Buyi just shattered He Changzai's chest with a single strike."

"He Changzai's dying blow took off Fang Buyi's left shoulder..."

"Only Li Xiaofei remains on the field. He survived once again."

"The sole survivor on the battlefield."

"All the glory belongs to him."

"Li Xiaofei, the one who always stands on the battlefield."

"Hongye Stadium falls silent..."

"Li Xiaofei single-handedly silenced a crowd of 100,000."

"We all know Hongye Stadium is one of the most famous devil home grounds in the league, but it’s as quiet as a midnight parking lot right now... Li Xiaofei has created a miracle, maintaining his undefeated legend."

1. The I Ching or Yijing, usually translated Book of Changes or Classic of Changes, is an ancient Chinese divination text that is among the oldest of the Chinese classics. The I Ching was originally a divination manual in the Western Zhou period. ☜