Celestial Martial Path

"..."

Usually, it would take an astronomically shocking event to shut an audience up, however Jun Xiang to done it several times in the span of a day. Slowly, the audience began to become restless once more.

"Punching trees? If one could train their physical body by punching trees all day, wouldn't we all wield amazing strength as well?"

"Why don't you just stop lying. We understand if you don't want to disclose your physical training method, however you don't have to give such a clown of an answer."

"Exactly! Just tell us you're unable to reveal your technique. Was there a need to spout such bullsh*t?"

Jun Xiang stared back at those who had talked with an odd look, "I'm completely serious. My father would force me to punch a tree in our backyard every day several hundred times before allowing me to eat. Otherwise I wouldn't even get my dinner."

Hearing such a harsh truth from the child, most of the audience members shut their mouths, believing in the explanation or not, while the rest kept their silent mutters to themselves.

"Alright! Please refrain from communicating with the contestant during a battle, or else it will be seen as giving pointers during a fight and he will be disqualified."

The adjudicator shook his head in annoyance, 'Are these people kidding me? Just as this third stage Body Refinement child gave me a nice surprise, those audience members tried to stall for time once more? I have a drinks meeting to go to alright? It doesn't happen every day!'

Jun Xiang turned back to the arena, facing the remaining competitor, "Are you ready, or do you want more time to prepare?"

Li Sui smiled slightly, "I'm prepared, you can come at any time you wish."

Following Li Sui's statement, a spiral of ice twisted and turned, forming an icy hand above him.

Everyone's eyes redirected to Li Sui, some even having their jaws drop, "Is this the legendary silent spell, { Frozen Palm }? Even if Li Sui is this accomplished in frost arts, he shouldn't be able to manipulate it to this extent!"

{ Frozen Palm } was one of the strongest elementary defensive spells that the Severed Snow Sect had ever created, becoming the trademark of all talented disciples in the sect. Most of the young talents could only learn this once they had reached the age of 14 or above, however Li Sui had not only learnt the spell, he had also mastered it to an accomplished degree.

Jun Xiang ignored the gasps of surprise around him and sprinted forward, fist raised in a position to lash out like a python. Li Sui grinned in response and pushed out his palm in an imposing manner.

{ Frozen Palm - Subsidiary Spell - Winter's Grasp }

Instantly, frost particles gathered around Jun Xiang's feet and began forming icy shackles upon his ankles, slowing his sprint to a jog. Although Jun Xiang was still able to run, the stress that was placed on his muscles was almost quadrupled. Li Sui gave Jun Xiang no time to react, instantly following up with yet another spell.

{ Frozen Palm - Subsidiary Spell - Crystal Cage }

Having expended his { Ice Cage } earlier on Song Han, Li Sui could only use his second subsidiary spell of the { Frozen Palm } spell collection. Claws reached out of the arena floor and trapped Jun Xiang within, stopping his awkward jog entirely.

Li Sui chuckled at Jun Xiang, who was now completely trapped within a cage of icicles, "That should be able to slow you down for a while. Now you shall watch as I begin casting my strongest spell. Be ready to receive it!"

Li Sui lifted his left arm high into the air, shouting out his next spell.

{ Frozen Palm - Subsidiary Spell - Frozen Body }

The audience looked oddly towards Li Sui.

"Didn't you say that you were going to cast your strongest spell? Why the heck is it a defensive spell?"

"Li Sui, stop giving him mercy and finish him off!"

"Yeah, throw out your best at him. Show him who's the real winner!"

Although the audience could not see, the sides of Li Sui's mouth lifted slightly. Moments later, a domineering aura appeared within the arena and gusts of icy wind condensed upon Li Sui's body, forming a translucent, crystal armour.

"WOAH!"

"If we didn't see the armour form, we wouldn't even have known that the armour was there!"

"How could it be so clear? True geniuses are genuine freaks!"

Jun Xiang struggled intensely against the binds upon his body, however the ice was truly too strong to break in a short period of time. Even his glove had begun to frost over from the excessive time spent in the cold.

Li Sui looked towards Jun Xiang before calling out, "Are you ready for my attack?"

Jun Xiang turned his eyes quickly over to Li Sui, "Whenever you're ready."

"Haha! I like straight forward people. Now I shall let you witness my strongest attack!"

{ Tempo Morph : Snow Wolf }

The howl of the snow wolf echoed throughout the arena once more. The audience shivered as they were suddenly reminded of the intense battle between Jian Xi and Zi Liu earlier. Many even subconsciously felt a chill run up their spines.

At last, Jun Xiang broke through the encirclement of icicles, shattering the claws and the shackles upon his ankles before turning to face the transformed opponent. Li Sui had now lost that translucent armour, but instead, it was replaced by a layer of snow white fur. His aura had also changed to become more beast-like, intimidating even the audience who were situated near him.

Jun Xiang did not hesitate, rushing forward with all his speed and drawing out his fist for a solid punch. After all, this was the only thing he knew about fighting.

Li Sui followed suit, howling into the air before dashing towards Jun Xiang. The two competitors approached at high velocities, one's aura gleaming and standing out like a powerful expert descended upon a mortal plane, while the other's was just a normal civilian's.

Eyes tracked both streaking boys and in seconds, the fists collided, generating powerful shock waves and blasting apart the air in the arena.

Jun Xiang roared while Li Sui howled. The remaining power in both fists was coming to a draw when a flash of light pierced the rising dust. The glove began to glow with a perfectly soothing, yet ominously dangerous light and Li Sui noticed the sudden change.

Using the remaining of his strength to launch himself away from the interlocked punches, Li Sui backed away several steps before whispering in a low tone, "I surrender."