Starforce Warriors

Chapter 27: It Really Only Took A Single Punch

He unleashed his Starforce Qi. Qishen Academy was renowned as a New Martial Arts school, so Zhou Yiyou was naturally a New Martial Arts practitioner. He had implanted various bio-batteries and electric pumps in his body. These devices allowed him to store and unleash the Starforce Qi accumulated during regular cultivation at a high intensity during combat.

At this moment, a fiery aura of pale red energy circulated around him, emanating a radiant light like flames. Seven visible fiery qi vortexes appeared around his body, resembling tornadoes that connected him to the heavens and the earth. It was the seventh stage.

Li Xiaofei couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe.

So, this was the strength of students from the top high schools in the rule-of-law district?

The most powerful figures in the slums, even those who dominated their territories, were only at the sixth stage. Wu Potian had forged a legend in the Martial God Arena of the slums at the sixth stage. But his level couldn’t even match a high school student.

The slums were truly a stagnant backwater that was incapable of nurturing any significant talents. In this light, accepting Chen Fei’s invitation to leave and attend school was undoubtedly the right decision.

However... Why is Zhong Ling, who also attends Qishen Academy, such a weakling?

Various thoughts flashed through Li Xiaofei\'s mind. But he quickly focused on the battle and also began to circulate his own Starforce Qi. A faint golden glow enveloped his body. Each cultivator would manifest different colors of starforce after awakening due to their unique physique. At the Qi Refining Realm, the color of one’s Starforce Qi didn\'t signify any special power. But once they reached the Limit Breaking Realm, it was a different story.

"Heh, fifth stage?" Zhou Yiyou sneered, "It is indeed rare for a slum-dwelling vermin to reach the fifth stage, but..."

He positioned his arms to his sides, fists clenched, then slowly raised them up. His pale red Starforce Qi gathered at his fists and transformed into giant fists. At first glance, it looked as if he were wearing massive boxing gloves.

Zhou Yiyou continued, "But, the fifth stage is still far from enough in front of me."

Zhou Yiyou threw his head back in a laugh as he said, "Little vermin, since you\'re so arrogant with just that one martial technique, I\'ll defeat you with my martial technique and completely shatter your pride... Blazing Ascension Punch!"

He raised his left fist and drew back his right.

Boom!

Zhou Yiyou\'s right fist shot out like a spear, and a crimson giant fist tore through the atmosphere as if it was splitting the air apart.

"It\'s Senior Zhou\'s killing move."

"That\'s the new martial technique he acquired from the Inscribed Treasure Bone of the Flame-backed Turtle Dragon Beast."

"He\'s definitely going to win."

The students of Qishen Academy couldn\'t wait to cheer. However, a hint of excitement appeared on Li Xiaofei\'s face.

As expected of a senior from Qishen Academy.

This punch surpassed Wu Potian and was the strongest punch he had seen since coming to this world. Li Xiaofei stood his ground, his arms drawing arcs to the sides. His left fist swept past his right, and when his right fist reached his waist, it suddenly shot forward.

A golden light erupted. It was the Vajra Earth-Shaking Blow! His punch was like a hammer capable of shaking the heavens.

Boom!

The clash of their punches exploded in midair, shattering the air with a continuous, deafening roar. It was a pure collision of fists.

Boom!

A terrifying explosion erupted, like two artillery shells colliding and detonating, releasing a horrifying amount of energy.

But the outcome had been decided in an instant. Zhou Yiyou\'s body flew uncontrollably backward, slamming into the stone wall of the arena and leaving a large, human-shaped dent.

Li Xiaofei was pushed back five steps but stood firm. The air around him gradually slowed and the dust that had been stirred up slowly settled. The arena became so quiet that one could hear the rapid breathing of the onlookers.

Crack.

The sound of the stone wall cracking echoed as Zhou Yiyou\'s body, along with fragments of stone, fell to the ground. He knelt on one knee, slowly raising his head with his face full of disbelief.

One punch. It really only took one punch to beat Zhou Yiyou. Despite not holding back at all, Zhou Yiyou had been defeated by Li Xiaofei\'s fist.

"You... ugh!" He opened his mouth to speak, but a mouthful of blood abruptly spewed out.

Li Xiaofei dusted off his school uniform and said, "Your so-called pride is rather fragile, no?"

Zhou Yiyou struggled to stand as he shouted angrily, "I haven\'t lost yet. I can still fight."

Li Xiaofei simply raised his fist and unleashed another punch. The force of the punch roared like a dragon. A visible column of fiery energy brushed past Zhou Yiyou\'s temple as it slammed into the stone wall of the arena.

The punch left a massive three-meter-diameter indentation on the stone wall. There was half-meter-wide hole that went half a meter deep at the center of the indentation, with a fist-shaped imprint at its base.

The power of this punch was even more terrifying than the last. Zhou Yiyou\'s pupils contracted sharply as he stood frozen. It was only then that he realized that his opponent had held back earlier. Otherwise, he would have been severely injured or worse. A collective gasp of shock echoed inside and outside the arena.

That kind of strength Could that really be a punch thrown by a student?

Li Xiaofei looked towards the other seating area and calmly said, "Is there anyone else who is dissatisfied? Come down and fight."

This time, it was the students from Qishen Academy who felt a mix of anger and frustration. Even their strongest, Zhou Yiyou, had been defeated in one punch, so there was no need to mention the others. They looked at each other in uncertainty. In the end, no one stepped forward.

Li Xiaofei said coolly, "If no one dares to fight, then just admit defeat. Don\'t waste my time."

"You dare humiliate us?" A tall girl jumped down and shouted, "I\'ll fight you. Do you think you’re a big deal now just because you won a few matches? Why are you so arrogantly humiliating us?"

Li Xiaofei didn\'t waste any words to reply and threw another punch. The force of the punch instantly blasted the tall girl away. She lay in a heap on the ground, unable to get up.

"I\'m just treating you the way you treated others," Li Xiaofei said, looking at the angry tall girl and the other students from Qishen Academy. "Did you think about the possibility that you might meet someone stronger when you arrogantly humiliated Red Flag High School? If you want to preserve your dignity, show others the respect they deserve when you\'re strong."

The tall girl was stunned into silence. The students from Qishen Academy stood there, both ashamed and furious.

"Anyone else?" Li Xiaofei asked, looking at them. "If you won\'t admit defeat, then come down and fight."

He had shown restraint in every blow he had inflicted today. After all, his opponents were students. Though they were arrogant and condescending, they were not the bloodthirsty killers from the slums. A lesson would more than suffice.

"We admit defeat," Zhou Yiyou said bitterly as he climbed to his feet. He gritted his teeth and continued, "This time, Red Flag High School won the exchange challenge, but..."

Zhou Yiyou glared at Li Xiaofei, his jaw clenched. "But don\'t get too complacent. Let me tell you the truth, the ones who came today are just freshmen from Qishen Academy, and even I am just an alternate on the school team. The real talents of Qishen Academy are beyond your imagination. The humiliation you inflicted today won\'t be forgotten. In the High School War God League, Qishen Academy will make Red Flag High School pay dearly."

He and his group then left in disgrace.

"Haha, we won, we really won."

"We actually beat Qishen Academy."

"This feels amazing, winning feels so good."

The arena erupted with cheers like a volcanic explosion.

Some of the more emotional young female students at Red Flag High School were moved to tears. After being oppressed and humiliated for so long, even a small victory in an exchange challenge felt hard-won.

Li Xiaofei was very pleased with the atmosphere. After showing off, it was only right to have some applause. Just as he was about to deliver a few well-prepared lines...

A loud shout came from the distant playground, "Principal Chen and the others are back!"

The students who had been cheering suddenly ran off in every direction. Li Xiaofei stood there, bewildered.

"Really?"

He felt a bit lost in the wind.

Damn. Didn\'t they say that Chen the Bandit would be back tomorrow? Why did he come back early? Could something have happened?