Chapter 50 – Pure Power Contest (Part One)

“Both sides have exhausted their combat capabilities—therefore, this round is declared a draw!!!”

Roars and clamor erupted as Iron Hand’s announcement sent waves of astonishment through the venue.

It could be said that no one had anticipated such a surprise right from the start—both sides had delivered shock and unpredictability in equal measure!

Ye Kuang and the other three turned their gazes toward Tie Feng, each visage etched with stunned disbelief at this concluded outcome.

Silver Wolf’s expression darkened slightly as he watched Fei Hu being carried off the arena, but the moment he turned his head, his demeanor shifted abruptly into a smiling inquiry: “Since we’ve fielded our first combatant, shouldn’t you now select one of yours?”

Hearing this, Tie Feng’s expression shifted as well. Previously, they had the advantage of observing their opponents from the shadows yet still failed to secure victory. Now with roles reversed, who knew if the enemy would play by conventional rules?

Thus, the entire venue fell into silence over this single statement.

Tie Feng then turned to Ye Kuang and the other three, momentarily uncertain whom to send into the fray.

If he deployed Ma Qiang or Yuan Tianlong, the opponent would undoubtedly dispatch an even stronger fighter. But if he held them back, could they expect the enemy to field someone of equivalent strength?

This posed a genuine dilemma. Even if they conceded the second round’s victory, there was no guarantee the opponent wouldn’t be concealing a hidden ace!

Tie Feng’s voice deepened as he demanded: “Who will step forward?”

The question ignited immediate fervor among Ye Kuang’s group, their faces alight with restless excitement.

Ma Qiang and Yuan Tianlong both surged forward to volunteer, but Li Xiao preempted them by declaring: “Let me go!”

What?

Ma Qiang nearly thought he’d misheard, but upon seeing Li Xiao actually stepping forward, he immediately objected: “Brother Li, what is the meaning of this? Could you yield this opportunity to me?”

“You?” Though Li Xiao’s words held no outright refusal, his expression grew increasingly solemn, his gaze sharp enough to seem to say: I fear you’re no match for what awaits…

How could Ma Qiang miss the profound implication in that look? His face inevitably darkened with grim understanding!

Unbeknownst to him, Ma Qiang had misinterpreted Li Xiao’s intention—which was in fact the complete opposite.

The truth was, their opponents boasted numerous masters, each still shrouded in mystery.

Moreover, this competition allowed absolutely zero margin for error.

It could be said that when they’d first gathered here, the pressure hadn’t felt so immense.

The situation deteriorated when curious onlookers swarmed in, transforming the Martial Arena into a cacophonous vortex of agitation. Countless media outlets joined the fray, turning the event into a live broadcast. Now, with this “unexpected challenger” emerging mid-contest, the very winds of Martial Arts had shifted—what began as inter-school rivalry had morphed into a battle for honor.

With these thoughts crystallizing, Li Xiao disregarded Ma Qiang’s reaction and solidified his resolve to enter the arena.

Crack! Several spotlights blazed to life, their beams chasing a swiftly moving figure across the space.

That single image drove the live audience into frenzy. Even before Li Xiao set foot on the combat stage, every spectator recognized who would headline the second bout.

Seeing this, the Silver Wolf Triad’s brows furrowed in unison—they too seemed taken aback by Li Xiao being chosen as the second combatant.

Yet in the blink of an eye, the three elders exchanged vicious glances, their collective focus locking onto Li Xiao as he ascended the platform.

How could they not have studied this young man’s background beforehand? In their estimation, if they could crush Li Xiao here and now, the remaining opponents would pose no real threat.Silver Wolf: “Tank, you go!”

His gorilla-like frame abruptly straightened, the oppressive aura released in that instant akin to a mountain collapsing and tidal waves surging. It not only delivered a massive visual impact but also silenced the entire crowd.

Tank: “After waiting so long, I can finally have some fun…”

Thump, thump, thump…

Before his words fully faded, he was already charging forward with explosive speed, the ground immediately trembling with rhythmic vibrations.

This inevitably stirred great excitement on the scene, leaving everyone wide-eyed and stunned as they watched the terrifying figure!

One might ask: Who could have imagined that beneath such a bear-like physique lay more than just brute strength?

In the Arena.

Li Xiao and Tank simply stared quietly at each other, while the live audience fell into a hushed silence.

It could be said that although both only knew fragments about each other’s capabilities, they had long been aware of the other’s existence.

One was the Colossus known as Titan—Tank; the other was the rising star who had shown remarkable performance earlier—the contemporary Jeet Kune Do Successor, Li Xiao.

As for which of the two was stronger, no one present could even begin to speculate.

Roar, roar, roar!

The platform suddenly descended into silence, while the audience below had already erupted into frenzy.

Faced with this imminent showdown, no one could suppress their restless hearts.

Iron Hand: “Second match—Jeet Kune Do Temple Successor Li Xiao versus Titan Juggernaut Tank!”

“Begin!”

“Begin!!”

“Begin!!!”

It must be said, Li Xiao’s popularity was truly unprecedented. The mere title of Jeet Kune Do Successor had set the entire venue ablaze.

Tank: “I never expected you to be so popular. But if I crush you, will the outcome still grant you such admiration?”

Li Xiao: “You’re welcome to try…”

Roar, roar, roar!

Hearing this, Tank lunged forward with a bounding step, carrying an innate, astonishing pressure as he chose to strike first.

Seeing this, Li Xiao instantly assumed a combat stance, his arms coolly extending forward, unleashing a continuous chain of fist techniques.

In the blink of an eye, the two met—a collision of pure power.

Thump, thump, thump…

Li Xiao’s fists, resembling heavenly hammers, landed in a relentless barrage, clearly ferocious to the extreme.

Amidst the roaring clamor, their battle instantly ignited the horn of assault.

Tank’s fleshy palms, overly broad like banana leaves, swept back and forth like the wind, quietly forming the sturdiest barrier.

Though their physiques appeared completely mismatched, the hidden contest of strength was astonishingly intense.

Li Xiao’s punches landed on those fleshy palms with repeated explosive impacts, yet the result was unexpectedly inconclusive.

His fists, seemingly mighty as dragons and brimming with boundless power, failed to achieve tangible effect.

Tank’s Iron Palm not only blocked each consecutive Jeet Kune Do strike in front of him but also carried a taunting tone: “Your strength is formidable, but you’re still no match for me.”

Then, shifting his tone, Tank grumbled deeply, “Watch how I capture you alive!”

Whoosh…

With a howling gust, Tank directly swung his Iron Palm toward his opponent.