Starforce Warriors-Chapter 379: Ancestor Of All Weapons

Chapter 379: Ancestor Of All Weapons

"What are you here for?" Zhang Zhihong angrily said, "Looking for trouble?"

Brother Dao rubbed his nose and sneered, "What's the problem with streamers challenging each other to a PK? You keep bragging all day about some true legacy of ancient martial arts. Who knows if you're a fraud? Do you dare to compete with me?"

"As I thought, a dog’s mouth can't spit out ivory." Zhang Zhihong sneered coldly, "We are streamers who teach the noble and grand ancient martial lineage of Great Xia. Can you, a trickster scamming fans for money, compare yourself to Patriarch?"

"I spit on that!" Brother Dao sneered back, "Don't pretend to be high and mighty here. You should be careful or you'll dig your own grave when the truth comes out. We're all streamers, so don't lecture me about nobility and baseness. Don't you accept gifts during your streams?"

Zhang Zhihong replied, "That's tuition."

"F***." Brother Dao laughed coldly, "Even Wei Zhongxian[1] didn’t make as many excuses as you do… You talk about principles, but all you care about is business. I'm talking about people like you."

"You're the damn eunuch!" Zhang Zhihong cursed, "You call yourself the number one in the ancient martial arts category, but you have no sense of responsibility. All you do is form cliques and stir up trouble. What have you contributed to the promotion of ancient martial arts? Huh? Aren't you from the Ding family, one of the top ten martial arts families in the capital? You have a collection of over a hundred thousand books, but have you ever taken out even one art to teach for free?"

Brother Dao was stunned. This follower of Li Xiaofei actually knew his background.

Indeed, the Grandmaster of Heaven must be the young master of the Longya Group.

"I’m here to challenge Grandmaster of Heaven. I have no interest in wasting words with a mere follower like you."

Brother Dao decided not to waste any more time on idle talk. He looked straight at Li Xiaofei. "Well then, Grandmaster of Heaven, do you dare to compete with me and my Dao Union Army?"

Li Xiaofei responded, "How do you want to compete?"

Brother Dao grinned and said, "Don't say I’m bullying the weak just because I'm the number one in this field. I'll give you a fair chance. We’ll each choose three people to compete in three rounds, best two out of three. How about that? Pretty generous for a newcomer like you, right?"

"Why should we compete with you?" Zhang Zhihong, furious at being called a mere follower, retorted, "Who do you think you are? Our Patriarch doesn't have time to play games with clowns like you who pretend to be something you're not."

"Heh, after all this talk, isn’t it just about money?" Brother Dao sneered mockingly, "Come on, name your price. How much do you want?"

Zhang Zhihong slowly raised one finger.

"A million? Fine." Brother Dao replied.

"Who do you think you're calling a beggar?" Zhang Zhihong sneered coldly, "Ten million. Not a penny less."

There was a sudden gasp from the crowd. People inside and outside the live stream were shocked. He really dared to ask for such a sky-high price. Ten million just for a chance to challenge? Even the appearance fee for a Dao Union Realm expert wasn’t that expensive.

But Brother Dao merely frowned slightly before agreeing without hesitation.

"Fine, ten million it is." He turned to Li Xiaofei, his tone dripping with mockery, "But there’s one more condition. You like taking in disciples, don’t you? If you lose, you'll kneel and kowtow to become my disciple."

Li Xiaofei said, "Alright, it’s settled. The victor becomes the master."

Money wasn’t the issue for him. The most important thing was to face off against a true expert. Brother Dao selected two people from his group.

"With me, that makes three." He grinned. "You can also pick two experts from your fans to help you."

Li Xiaofei responded calmly, "No need."

He gestured with his hand and said, "Who’s coming first?"

Brother Dao signaled to a burly middle-aged man standing nearby.

"Flood Dragon, Tong Shen, at your service." The man stepped forward and cupped his fists.

Though he appeared to be a fan of Brother Dao, Tong Shen was actually a bodyguard assigned to him by his family. Under the guise of a fan, he had helped Brother Dao resolve numerous problems. He was a battle-hardened expert with extensive real-world combat experience.

The crowd immediately dispersed, making space for the fight.

Tong Shen let out a low shout, unleashing his inner qi as he revealed his cultivation level. He was at the fourth stage of the Five Spirits Realm! An expert indeed.

A powerful pressure radiated from him like a tangible force, rippling through the arena like a tidal wave. Guo Zong'ao, Zhou Yidao, and others turned pale with shock.

But Li Xiaofei simply shook his head and said, "Not enough."

He executed the Great Strength Vajra Fist, using the moves Threefold Divine Strength and Vajra Earth-Shaking Blow.

Boom!

Before Tong Shen could react, he was blasted apart by a single punch. Blood rained down as white bones scattered everywhere. The crowd erupted in gasps.

It was too violent. Some fans barely blinked, and the fight was already over. That was a Five Spirits Realm expert, not just some roadside ant. Yet he had been instantly killed.

Did you see that? The Patriarch used the Great Strength Vajra Fist!

Can the Great Strength Vajra Fist really take down a Five Spirits Realm expert?

It’s not just the technique, it’s the Patriarch's overwhelming strength. Any martial art in his hands becomes a supreme skill.

Exactly. But it also proves that the Great Strength Vajra Fist can indeed match a Five Spirits Realm expert.

Inside and outside the live stream, countless fans cheered with excitement. This punch had once again solidified their faith in the Grandmaster of Heaven, their Patriarch.

In the arena, Li Xiaofei shook his fist casually. He felt unsatisfied. Though his strength hadn’t seen a dramatic breakthrough recently, it had steadily improved over time.

Now, obliterating a Five Spirits Realm expert posed no challenge at all even using the so-called low-tier martial art like the Great Strength Vajra Fist.

No one could stand as his opponent anymore in Liuhe Base City. Life without rivals had become incredibly dull.

"Next," Li Xiaofei grinned, looking directly at Brother Dao. "Who's next?"

Brother Dao shuddered. It felt like a terrifying beast was grinning menacingly at him.

In truth, his cultivation in the Golden Body Realm was mostly the result of his family's resources, but it still granted him considerable combat strength. He had passed many high-level trials in the light-network virtual world, so he had always believed his battle capabilities were more than adequate. His mindset wasn’t weak either.

But the sheer force of Li Xiaofei's previous strike had rattled him. Brother Dao had initially planned to fight in the second round himself. But now… He took a step back.

"I leave it to you." He said gravely, "Don't underestimate him."

"I won’t." A young man with a clean, fair face and delicate features stepped out from the crowd behind Brother Dao.

No one had noticed him before because he hadn’t made a sound. It was as though he had been invisible. But the moment he stepped forward, all eyes were drawn to him.

Li Xiaofei’s eyebrows shot up sharply as an overwhelming sense of urgency washed over him. This was a true expert. Finally, he had encountered a real opponent. Li Xiaofei’s excitement surged.

"Who are you?" Li Xiaofei asked.

The young man sneered, "You're not worthy of knowing."

He was incredibly arrogant, but Li Xiaofei didn't take offense. Experts, after all, often had a bit of an attitude.

"How can I be worthy?" He asked again.

The young man crooked his finger, beckoning him forward. "Beat me."

"Fine." Li Xiaofei raised his fist and threw a punch.

It was the same Great Strength Vajra Fist, but this time, the strength behind it was much stronger than the punch he had used against Tong Shen.

The young man casually lifted his hand, flicked his five fingers outward, and effortlessly dissolved the force of the punch. He grasped Li Xiaofei’s fist in his palm with a simple motion.

He stopped the punch!

Many onlookers felt their hearts race as they realized the strength of this seemingly unassuming young man. He was clearly beyond the fifth stage of the Five Spirits Realm.

"That level of strength isn’t enough…" The young man said with a faint smile.

Li Xiaofei smiled back. "Is that so?"

His fist's force exploded again, surging forward like an unstoppable flood.

The young man felt an overwhelming, irresistible strength surging toward him. Startled, he no longer dared to be overconfident. He shouted sharply as his inner qi suddenly erupted in a powerful wave.

Boom!

The two forces collided. Both Li Xiaofei and the young man took three or four steps back in unison.

"Interesting." The young man remarked, looking at Li Xiaofei in surprise. "You can take more hits than I expected. We can exchange a few more moves."

A flicker of excitement ignited in Li Xiaofei's eyes as well. This young man was undoubtedly in the Golden Body Realm and had plenty of combat experience to back it up. He had managed to withstand Li Xiaofei’s strike.

"What martial arts are you skilled in?" Li Xiaofei asked.

The young man slowly reached out to grab a staff from a nearby weapon rack. He specialized in staff techniques.

Li Xiaofei grinned as he also picked up a staff of equal length.

Zhang Zhihong immediately signaled the crowd to step back further. At the same time, he activated the ancient martial arena’s duel mode. A white light shield, about fifty meters in diameter, descended from above to enclose the two fighters.

The light barrier would contain the shockwaves of their battle, ensuring that the fight between these powerful experts wouldn’t destroy the entire ancient martial arts arena.

"Take this!" The young man’s eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, followed by a cold sneer.

He flicked his wrist.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.

Seven staff flowers bloomed in mid-air. The shadows of the staff moved like a dragon as they struck toward Li Xiaofei. A true expert's skill was revealed with a single move.

The young man's staff techniques were sharp and fierce while his strikes were as wild as a storm. As soon as his staff was in motion, it was as if he had gone berserk. The countless layers of staff shadows filled the sky as they crashed down on Li Xiaofei.

"Haha, good!" Li Xiaofei laughed heartily.

He flicked his wrist and also unleashed seven staff flowers. Much like the young man’s staff, his staff also moved with wild fury as it created an endless barrage of shadows that countered the oncoming attack.

Bang, bang, bang!

The explosive sound of their staves colliding echoed continuously. Waves of force swept through the air, expanding outward in all directions.

The spectators outside the protective light shield felt an overwhelming pressure crashing down on them. They had no choice but to retreat further, awestruck by the sheer intensity of the battle.

"Eh?" The young man gasped in surprise.

"What’s wrong? Surprised?" Li Xiaofei grinned as he continued to counterattack. "I know your staff techniques too."

"Are you a student of Beixia University?"

"No."

"Then how do you know the Wulang Bagua Staff?"

"I know a lot of things."

"Hmph, take this!"

A flicker of killing intent flashed in the young man’s eyes, and his strikes became even fiercer. With a single swing of his staff, the air exploded with a sharp crack. The intense wind from his staff strike tore through the air like a thunderclap, shaking the arena.

Even though the protective light shield was in place, the sheer force of the attack caused some of the spectators inside the arena, overwhelmed by the pressure, to disconnect and leave the scene.

Li Xiaofei met the attack with the same move. He had acquired the Wulang Bagua Staff technique long ago from a draw on the dog box and had practiced it several times. He had thoroughly mastered it.

The young man before him had a solid grasp of the technique, and there was already a hint of madness and fervor within his strikes. He had touched upon the core essence of the martial art.

But Li Xiaofei noticed that the young man’s staff technique had flaws. It was incomplete. At first, Li Xiaofei thought the issue lay in the young man’s cultivation.

But after exchanging dozens of blows, he realized it wasn’t the young man’s practice that was at fault. The staff technique itself was incomplete. Though it was a true legacy, it wasn’t fully authentic. It was missing something.

Even so, the fans watching the duel in the live stream were filled with awe and excitement, cheering with every move.

Such power! Is this the strength of the Golden Body Realm?

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One strike can split mountains, shatter stones, and stop rivers.

This kind of power could easily obliterate a level five star beast. It surpasses human limits.

If it weren’t for the duel mode's shield, the entire arena would’ve been reduced to ashes by now.

Who do you think will win?

I can’t tell. This level of combat is beyond what I can comprehend.

There were some genuine martial arts experts among the fans, yet even they were deeply captivated and awed by the high-level battle unfolding before them.

A ten-million bet and a Golden Body Realm duel! These two elements alone were enough to draw an enormous audience. The number of viewers in the live stream grew exponentially, multiplying with every passing moment.

This surge made Liao Qixing and his team members, who had been monitoring the stream, tremble with excitement.

"Direct traffic! Quickly, throw all the resources into this!" Liao Qixing barked.

Wang, the head of the real-time monitoring department, burst into the room and shouted, "What are you standing around for? Push this to the top of the first-tier recommendations now!"

Liao Qixing and his team were momentarily stunned before springing into action. Before long, even the executives of the Longya Live Stream Platform were alerted and tuned in to this live broadcast.

Back in the arena, the young man's strikes, which had failed to bring Li Xiaofei down, grew increasingly wild and ferocious. Meanwhile, Li Xiaofei was growing more and more at ease with every exchange.

"Defeat." Li Xiaofei suddenly let out a low shout.

His staff moved like lightning as it broke through the young man’s defenses with impossible speed. His blow was coming straight down the center.

The young man hastily stepped back, withdrawing his staff to block. But Li Xiaofei’s staff struck the center of his opponent’s weapon with three rapid hits.

Boom!

The young man’s stance crumbled in an instant. Li Xiaofei surged forward, sweeping his staff before him. His staff stopped just one centimeter away from the young man’s temple. Li Xiaofei withdrew his staff and stepped back.

"Well? Do you admit defeat?" He asked calmly.

"How… how did that happen?" The young man stared intensely at Li Xiaofei as he asked, "How did you do that?"

Moments ago, they had been evenly matched, but his opponent had suddenly and effortlessly dismantled his staff technique. It didn’t make sense to him.

"What’s your name?" Li Xiaofei asked. "Am I worthy of asking now?"

The young man’s face was still full of defiance. "My name is Ding Mingya."

Li Xiaofei responded, "Your staff technique is incomplete. It has flaws."

Ding Mingya retorted, "Impossible! This is our specialized elective course, taught by numerous experts and professors. They all said it's a complete true legacy of ancient martial arts."

Li Xiaofei smiled faintly and recited, "Yin and Yang skillfully dismantle the heartless staff; the Bagua circles must be taken seriously. The Two Forces intercept and kill with many tricks; the Four Symbols clearly step in unison. The uncovering method with the arm deflects without leaking; Taiji wind and clouds evade swiftly. The staff flows like a spear with the Qilin step, locating the enemy along the midday and midnight line. The dragon's strike moves like an arrow in the wind; the three-strike attack shows no mercy. Withstanding force at the bridge, the body stands like a pillar. Retreating steps chain together, swallowing and spitting like a spear… The throat-locking spear leaves no room for escape, dragging and striking in unconventional ways to retreat and save distance. Master these fundamentals with diligence, and never lose your dignity with sincerity of intent."

With each verse, Ding Mingya’s look of surprise grew deeper. By the end, Ding Mingya was no longer just shocked. His expression was now one of confusion and contemplation.

He muttered to himself, "This… isn't right. You… added eight more lines, but…"

Li Xiaofei replied, "That is the true essence of the Wulang Bagua Staff. It’s not just that the chant has eight more lines than yours. There are also eight additional moves."

As he finished speaking, Li Xiaofei gave his staff a subtle shake. He executed the eight additional moves right before Ding Mingya's eyes. Two of these moves were precisely the ones he had used earlier to break through Ding Mingya’s defense.

Ding Mingya stared at him in disbelief.

Li Xiaofei said, "Become my disciple, and I'll teach you."

The young man’s talent for ancient martial arts was even greater than that of the Goddess, Ye Liuying. Li Xiaofei suddenly felt a strong desire to take him under his wing and pass on the martial arts secrets he had mastered. He believed this youth could carry them forward and excel.

But Ding Mingya was unwilling to bow to Li Xiaofei and responded, "I don’t need you to teach me. I’ve already memorized the chant and moves you just demonstrated."

He continued, "The reason you were able to defeat me is because you possess the complete legacy. Now that I’ve gained these eight moves and chants, you will never be able to defeat me again. However, today, I admit defeat."

He turned and prepared to leave.

"Wait," Li Xiaofei called out.

Ding Mingya turned back, and Li Xiaofei said, "I have other true legacy martial arts techniques."

Ding Mingya replied, "I only practice staff techniques."

Li Xiaofei, intrigued, asked, "Why is that?"

Ding Mingya answered, "Because staves are found everywhere. A broken branch can become a staff, a piece of iron can be used as a staff, even bones can serve as a staff. It requires no complex crafting, making it accessible to even the poorest of people. In the war against star beasts, the long staff's killing power is immense, and its close-combat capabilities are unmatched… The staff is the ancestor of all weapons!"

"Well said," Li Xiaofei responded, clearly impressed with the answer.

He smiled and said, "What do you think of this staff technique?"

He began to display a new set of moves with his staff. It was completely different from the Wulang Bagua Staff he had used before. It was more powerful, more intricate, with movements that were fluid yet full of complexity. Each move held infinite variations, and its brilliance was awe-inspiring.

Even without using inner qi, the force and mastery behind this technique far surpassed the intensity of their previous battle.

Ding Mingya was utterly mesmerized as he watched. His eyes were filled with shock.

Could there really be such an awe-inspiring staff technique in the world? This is no longer just a treasured legacy; this is a mythical-level combat technique!

After a short while, Li Xiaofei finished his demonstration and straightened.

Ding Mingya, unable to contain himself, eagerly asked, "What is this staff technique?"

"Do you want to learn it?" Li Xiaofei asked casually. "I'll teach you."

This time, Ding Mingya knelt down without hesitation and performed the formal apprentice bow of the ancient martial tradition, saying, "Master, I, your disciple Ding Mingya, offer my respects!"

Bang, bang, bang!

He slammed his head on the ground three times so hard that the floor cracked. He was desperate to ensure that Li Xiaofei wouldn’t doubt his sincerity.

Li Xiaofei laughed heartily and said, "Stand up."

But Ding Mingya remained on the ground and asked again, "Master, what is this staff technique called?"

Li Xiaofei reached out to help him up and smiled. "It’s the Dog Beating Staff Technique."

1. Wei Zhongxian, born Wei Si, was a Chinese court eunuch who lived in the late Ming dynasty. As a eunuch he used the name Li Jinzhong. He is considered by most historians as the most notorious eunuch in Chinese history. ☜