Chapter 280: Bloodline Warrior

Li Xiaofei had been too arrogant. He hadn’t expected Tsukiha Yaiba’s strength to be that formidable. Her fist had unleashed a force that surpassed his own first form. Caught off guard, he had been sent flying.

Boom.

He pulled himself out of the rubble of the collapsed building. As he walked forward, Li Xiaofei shook off the dust and debris by expanding his aura. The dust that clung to him was instantly repelled by his energy.

"Five Spirits Realm strength?" He muttered as he examined Tsukiha Yaiba.

She smiled faintly. "You're not the only genius in this world."

"You're right about that." Li Xiaofei agreed.

Everyone had their own path and destiny. Fortune and opportunities were not the sole privilege of any one person. He had the Moonlight Treasure Box, but perhaps someone else possessed a Sunlight Treasure Box. After all, it wasn’t possible for only one person to have all the advantages.

But he was intrigued as to how Tsukiha Yaiba, with her mastery of the 120 acupoints in the Acupoint Opening Realm, could exert strength on par with the Five Spirits Realm. That previous strike didn’t seem to come from physical strength alone, nor an explosion of starforce qi. It felt like a completely new kind of energy, which had caught him off guard.

"Now, can we take this match seriously?" Tsukiha Yaiba asked.

Li Xiaofei burst into laughter. "Hahaha... yes, we can. Finally, I’ve found someone who can exchange more than a few blows with me. So... as you wish."

In the next instant, his body began to swell rapidly. The clothes on him tore apart as an overwhelming, almost tangible surge of blood energy erupted from every pore like a vast ocean. As his body continued to expand within the blood-colored mist, a roughly seven meter all non-human form emerged. His muscles gleamed in the dim light like those of a statue carved from steel.

This was his Transformed Muscle Overlord Form. The sheer, raw strength radiating from him created an oppressive pressure. At that moment, the spectators were left in utter disbelief.

What’s happening?

A transformation?!

Is this some sort of secret technique?

The once charming and handsome young man had suddenly transformed into a god of death walking straight out of the underworld. The visual impact was so intense that every viewer felt their adrenaline surge uncontrollably.

Some of the female fans who had previously shouted about wanting to have Li Xiaofei’s children now shuddered in unison. Suddenly, they realized that perhaps some dreams were better left as fantasies, where they could be cherished as sweet wishes. Otherwise, there was a real possibility they might be... well, killed.

"He's here! Finally, he's here!"

"Li Xiaofei's transformed state."

"I’ve heard the soldiers on the city walls talk about how Li Xiaofei’s mastered a powerful transformation technique that turns him into an unstoppable god of war. It seems like we finally get to see it with our own eyes today."

Shen Yan was trembling with excitement in the livestream.

The assistant couldn’t stop staring as she murmured shakily, "Big. So big. Too big."

At that moment, the livestream chat was flooded with comments, all simply saying "big."

Li Xiaofei's nearly seven-meter height and his massive, perfectly proportioned frame were so overwhelming that fans with less-than-stellar language skills could only use one word, "big", describe the visual shock they experienced.

On the screen, Li Xiaofei made his move. He took a simple step forward and threw a punch. The sound of thunder exploded before the fist even landed as the air around the fist was compressed and violently expanded. The force of the punch was visible to the naked eye as it shot forward like a semi-transparent beam of light.

But Tsukiha Yaiba didn’t back down. She dashed forward with equal speed, launching her own powerful punch to meet his.

The wind from Tsukiha Yaiba's fist cut through the incoming force like a blade. The terrifying wave of energy parted around her as though it were a vast ocean, roaring past her body. The buildings along the street evaporated in an instant as they were caught in the crossfire of the punch's energy.

Boom!

Li Xiaofei’s massive fist collided heavily with Tsukiha Yaiba’s smaller one. Pure strength clashed, and shockwaves rippled outward from the point of impact.

Boom!

Tsukiha Yaiba’s body shot backward like a cannonball, crashing into a burning tavern in the distance. Li Xiaofei casually rotated his wrist.

"Now... satisfied?" His voice rumbled like thunder, each word causing the air in front of him to tremble and erupt with explosive sound.

This was the physical manifestation of a body reaching an incredible level of density.

Boom!

The tavern exploded. Tsukiha Yaiba leapt out amidst the swirling smoke and flames. She bore no injuries, though her clothes were slightly torn.

"Stronger than I expected." She remarked, rolling her shoulder. She still had a calm smile. "But still not enough to hurt me."

Li Xiaofei grinned, "That's great."

It was the first time he had encountered such a resilient, sandbag-like opponent other than the Bull Demon.

Perfect. I could finally unleash my full strength and truly stretch my muscles.

He launched himself forward without another word. The air screamed as his punch shot out like a pillar of light. This time, Tsukiha Yaiba didn’t meet the devastating punch head-on and dodged deftly.

The terrifying force of Li Xiaofei’s strike tore through the afterimage she left behind, obliterating every building within fifty meters and carving a semicircular trench into the ground.

But Tsukiha Yaiba had already appeared at Li Xiaofei’s side and was already throwing a vicious hook. Her small frame unleashed an enormous burst of energy. Li Xiaofei dropped his right arm to block the strike with his forearm while he threw a punch with his left hand.

Boom!

Both figures were simultaneously sent flying backward. A distinct fist imprint that was nearly four to five centimeters deep appeared on Li Xiaofei's right forearm flesh. Meanwhile, Tsukiha Yaiba flushed an unhealthy crimson, as if blood had surged to her throat. But the momentary redness passed, and she quickly regained her composure.

Whoosh!

Tsukiha Yaiba threw a straight strike at Li Xiaofei. The fighting style of this Jiepeng girl was completely at odds with her delicate appearance. She chose the path of a warrior and relentless aggression against Li Xiaofei, who had monstrous physical strength and defense.

The two clashed in a barrage of martial techniques as they exchanged punch after punch. The sounds of explosions echoed as the shockwaves from their blows flattened everything within a kilometer radius.

Countless buildings were reduced to dust and rubble. The sheer brutality and intensity of their duel left the audience on the edge of their seats, hearts pounding in their throats. It was too violent and exhilarating.

"I never expected Tsukiha Yaiba’s true strength to be this terrifying."

"It doesn’t make sense. She’s only at the peak of the Acupoint Opening Realm. How does she have this kind of strength?"

"Well, you can’t exactly say that. Li Xiaofei has never shown signs of surpassing the Qi Refining Realm, yet he wields the strength of someone in the Five Spirits Realm."

"Geniuses can’t be measured by common standards."

"Li Xiaofei’s strength lies in his overwhelmingly powerful body, but how is Tsukiha Yaiba able to match him? I can’t make sense of it."

"Maybe... it’s her bloodline ability."

"Bloodline? You’re saying she’s a bloodline bearer?"

"Why not? As a noble daughter of the Jiepeng Empire, possessing a bloodline ability isn’t far-fetched."

"Exactly. This kind of strange combat prowess can only be explained by bloodline abilities."

"What kind of bloodline ability does Tsukiha Yaiba wield?"

The commentators were frantically analyzing the battle as they tried to make sense of the incredible fight unfolding before their eyes.