Invincibility Begins with Mastery of Fist Techniques-Chapter 208 - 201: Passing the Fire

A martial trial for the heroes, to pass the flame throughout the world!

A commotion rippled through the crowd, and everyone broke into discussion. But the sheer power of Zhou Yuanjue's previous attack had been so overwhelming that while many were visibly tempted, no one was willing to be the first to step onto the stage.

"Guo Haisheng of the Biyu Sect. I've come to request a lesson!"

During a moment of silence, a young man of medium build suddenly rose from his seat, drawing everyone's attention.

He had somewhat delicate features, and his skin was as fair as jade, possessing a unique paleness. Under the sunlight, it even seemed to emit a jade-like glow.

"Guo Haisheng of the Biyu Sect? You mean the one from the Eastern Sea Peninsula? Isn't he one of the top thirty-two Martial Artists from the Northern Martial Arts Tournament? He came to this event too?!"

Hearing his name, another commotion broke out below the Martial Arts Arena, and voices of discussion rose up.

'A competitor from the younger generation's Northern Martial Arts Tournament?'

Hearing this, Zhou Yuanjue looked at the young man with a flicker of interest.

He looked to be only twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. His Life Magnetic Field was far more intense than an ordinary person's, and nearly forty percent of his body shimmered with a jade-like light. Clearly, he had already reached the Guardian Dao realm of body-mind unity, becoming Holy and Bright. With such strength, it was no wonder he had been among the top thirty-six in the Northern Martial Arts Tournament.

This man was from the Biyu Sect. Although Zhou Yuanjue was unfamiliar with their Martial Arts, he could sense that the man's Life Magnetic Field carried a jade-green hue. The characteristics of his Martial Arts were likely related to poison.

As Guo Haisheng stood, he felt the gaze of the man on the stage fall upon him. In that instant, he felt as if he were being seen through, completely exposed. He couldn't help but take a deep breath to suppress the awe that naturally welled up inside him.

This person was two or three years younger than him, yet he had already reached the realm Guo Haisheng had pursued for over a decade. The memory of him defeating Zhong Wu Heng and the other six with a single blow still made his blood boil with excitement.

This was the power he chased after. This was the magnificent power of humanity after transcending its limits!

'Now that the opportunity is right in front of me, how could I possibly miss it?'

'The power of Saint Awakening... what mysteries does it hold? Today, even if I'm grievously wounded, even if my body is shattered to pieces, I have to experience it for myself.'

It was like a believer laying eyes on a True God—who could resist the temptation of an audience with a Divine Spirit?

SWOOSH!

With a tap of his feet, he moved with extreme speed and leaped onto the Martial Arts Arena. He offered a cupped-fist salute to Zhou Yuanjue, then turned his gaze to the red light, which deepened in color the further in it went.

'I have no chance of victory in a direct confrontation, but he's just sitting there. Surely getting within ten steps of him can't be that difficult?'

HUP!

With a low shout, his body entered the Wishful Size state. His Heart Intent erupted fiercely, and his eyes seemed to flicker with a jade-like light, filled with a delicate and icy quality.

He took a deep breath and plunged into the area enveloped by the red light.

In an instant, the scenery before his eyes changed.

He was in a vast, azure sky, transformed into a soaring eagle flying against the fierce celestial winds.

But a shadow fell over him from above. It was a colossal bird, as massive as a cloud bank. With a single beat of its wings, the firmament trembled and the clouds shattered. It seemed as if the very sky could not withstand such magnificent power.

Immeasurable, incomparable, insurmountable.

A sense of despair Guo Haisheng could not suppress washed over him. His thoughts seemed to freeze under that immense pressure, and at the same time, his physical body was also affected.

His body's magnetic field was altered by the red light, and his once-light body now felt as heavy as a mountain. It seemed to take immense willpower just to move forward.

'So this is the power of Saint Awakening?!'

'It truly is worthy of being called a myth. Without experiencing it up close, it's impossible to imagine a human being could possess such magnificent power.'

'Am I going to stop here?!'

'No! That realm is my dream, too—a dream I will chase even if it means being crushed to pieces!'

'If others can achieve it, why can't I?'

'No one is born able to soar in the heavens!!'

'Do I not even have the courage to get close to him?!'

"AHHH!!"

Guo Haisheng let out a beast-like roar. Veins bulged all over his body and his eyes went wide. As his body and mind united, his Life Magnetic Field trembled violently, and he began to move his feet.

One step, two steps, three steps!

He advanced step by step. In the world of his will, the eagle that represented him flew toward the giant bird, pushing against the ferocious pressure and gale-force winds.

Five meters, ten meters, fifteen meters.

As he ventured deeper, he managed to cross nearly half the distance. Here, the red light began to grow scorching hot. The high temperature started to burn his skin, and the disruption to his Life Magnetic Field began to affect his internal organs.

By the time he reached the eighteenth meter, his face was contorted in a grimace. He had one foot slightly raised, his body trembling violently, but he simply could not bring it down.

The entire crowd watched the scene on the Martial Arts Arena in dead silence. No one knew what Guo Haisheng was experiencing. How could such a powerful Martial Artist be in such a sorry state, unable to even make it halfway?

At this moment, Guo Haisheng felt he had reached his limit. Both his body and his Spirit were on the verge of collapse.

'Is this it? Is this my limit?'

His powerful will kept him from collapsing, holding him in a stalemate.

But just then, he suddenly felt a flicker of flame ignite within his heart. In an instant, this flame set his will, which was already at its breaking point, ablaze.

'Transcend! Transcend! Transcend!'

'Transcend this mundane world, transcend this ordinary life, transcend this finite mortal shell. Nothing can stop you.'

'Humanity is more than this!'

'The Martial Dao has no limits!'

"I will not stop here!!"

Guo Haisheng roared furiously.

TAP! TAP! TAP!

He suddenly took three steps forward. In that moment, he felt he had surpassed himself.

Under the guidance of Zhou Yuanjue's Star Fire will, he had unleashed his final burst of strength, taking three consecutive steps and reaching his absolute limit.

Star Fire could ignite the concept of transcendence in the hearts of others. Upon reaching the Saint Awakening Realm, one could even use it to briefly stimulate the latent potential within another's body. However, this required the recipient's will to be firm, unwavering, and powerful enough. Otherwise, even the Star Fire would be useless.

Pass on the Star Fire of the Martial Dao, to ignite the awakening of all living beings.

This was what Zhou Yuanjue intended to do.

"You may go back now."

A voice entered his ears. The illusion before him vanished, and he saw the young man, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, looking at him.

He took a deep breath, assessed his physical condition, and knew that going any further would just be pointlessly forcing himself.

SWISH!

With a tap of his feet, he quickly retreated from the area of red light. He panted heavily, and it took him a long moment to catch his breath.

The feeling of transcending himself in that final moment lingered in his heart. He felt as if he had reached an epiphany. He knew that if he could replicate the sensation of that final explosive burst after he returned, his power would surely rise to a whole new level.

"Thank you, Senior, for your guidance. You have allowed me to find the opportunity to advance further."

Guo Haisheng cupped his fists and bowed deeply to the young man sitting cross-legged, his heart filled with sincere admiration.

The man truly was passing the flame. His strength and his spirit left Guo Haisheng completely and utterly convinced. He was truly worthy of the title Martial Arts Myth.

'To have achieved so much was no accident.'

"You don't need to thank me. This is the result of your own efforts. If you cannot hold true to yourself and advance with courage and diligence, no one can help you."

Zhou Yuanjue said faintly, his eyes downcast.

Guo Haisheng said nothing more. He bowed to Zhou Yuanjue again before leaping off the stage. Everyone could clearly see the joyous expression on his face. After a brief moment of silence, the crowd erupted.