Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 14: Following the will of the people is a virtue!

This wasn't Gao Wu's first time competing. He had previously participated in smaller competitions, such as school-wide qualifying tournaments, neighborhood tournaments, and middle school cup competitions and leagues.

However, he did not receive any merit in those competitions.

Gao Wu was puzzled by the fact that he suddenly gained a lot of merit points in today's competition. Why was he able to gain merit points in this competition?
Looking at the enthusiastic audience around him, he suddenly understood the source of merit: it lay in satisfying the positive emotions of the crowd.

Bai Xiang's brutality enraged the home team's spectators, who all hoped he would win. He won the battle and naturally gained everyone's favor and praise.

Compared to the efficiency of merit gained from short videos, the efficiency of merit gained from live audiences is significantly higher.

This event will yield at least three to five thousand merits...

Gao Wu also became excited; this way of accumulating merit was really too good for him.

In this light, the merit gained from the short video lies in the strong recognition from others of his act of saving lives.

Following people's hearts is a virtue!

After stepping down from the arena, Gao Wu was welcomed by the members of the martial arts team.

Huang Long and the others had complex expressions, a mixture of envy, jealousy, and a touch of awe. Clearly, this battle had also left a lasting impression on Huang Long and his group.

Coach Huang Hai nodded approvingly at Gao Wu: "You played very well. Now you can get some rest."

"Coach, I can still fight." Gao Wu discovered that he could gain merit through martial arts competitions, and now that he was in high spirits, he naturally refused to rest.

"Hmm?" Huang Hai looked at Gao Wu's swollen and bleeding eye, a hint of doubt in his eyes.

His eye injury was just superficial. Bai Xiang's two heavy slams were truly fatal. It's already a miracle that Gao Wu could stand and walk off the stage; in this condition, does he really want to continue the match?!

Is the counterfeit Blood Dragon Elixir really that potent?
After much thought, Huang Hai could only attribute Gao Wu's abnormal behavior to the effects of the Blood Dragon Agent.

He sneered inwardly; the stronger the drug, the greater the side effects. Energy doesn't come from nowhere; Gao Wu's heightened state must mean he's overdrawn a significant amount of his life force.

If Gao Wu truly possesses exceptional drug resistance, it wouldn't be a bad thing...

"Are you sure you're alright?" Huang Hai asked again, feigning concern.

Gao Wu didn't care whether Huang Hai was sincere or not. He had the Book of Immeasurable Merit, which could accurately calculate his lifespan in hours and give him a precise grasp of his own condition.

The battle just now was intense, but it didn't hurt him much. He also has the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Spell, which allows him to recover his strength and energy after a thirty-second rest.

He said earnestly, "I can still play. Please give me a chance to perform."

"Alright, you should rest and replenish your energy first."

Huang Hai personally handed Gao Wu a bottle of energy drink, signaling him to adjust his condition.

Gao Wu didn't stand on ceremony. He took two sips and then closed his eyes to meditate, silently circulating the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra.

The dragon formed from the blue light roamed his entire body, inside and out, and the excruciating pain in his face, spine, and internal organs instantly disappeared.

Even his swollen and stinging eyeballs seemed to be fine now.

The school doctor then used a sterile cotton swab to wipe the blood off Gao Wu's face and sprayed hemostatic medicine on his split brow bone and eyelids.

At this moment, the live stream is also playing an advertisement for a hemostatic agent. This hemostatic agent, from Taiji Group Biochemical Pharmaceutical Company, is highly effective and also has the effect of sealing wounds.

The live stream also gave a close-up shot of the hemostatic agent in the school doctor's hand...

Gao Wu tried to open his eyes, and his vision had returned, although his eyelids were swollen, making his field of vision only a slit, but that was enough.

He now feels full of energy, his mind is much clearer, and he has almost returned to his peak condition.

He was overjoyed; the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra at the Lesser Completion stage was indeed effective!

The school doctor unbuttoned Gao Wu's martial arts uniform and examined his spine by feeling around, finding nothing wrong. Despite nearly being smashed to pieces, Gao Wu had no bone damage other than some bruises. The school doctor was amazed by Gao Wu's incredible physique.

Two minutes later, Gao Wu returned to the stage. The audience, witnessing this, were utterly astonished. Could Gao Wu, who had just fought so desperately, still be fighting?
The coach from No. 6 Middle School was also a bit confused. He looked at Gao Wu on the stage for a while before saying, "Fang Hai, you'll be the assistant. This kid has definitely been injected with drugs. Don't be reckless, just wear him down slowly. Watch out for his whip kicks..."

Fang Hai practices the Raging Bull Fist, possessing exceptionally strong muscles and bones, second only to Bai Xiang in the martial arts team. However, his extraordinary stamina makes him extremely effective at wearing down opponents.

The coaches at No. 6 Middle School couldn't quite understand Gao Wu's style, so for the sake of caution, they sent out Fang Hai, the second-best martial arts player on the team.

Gao Wu knew from Fang Hai's stance that his opponent intended to play defensively and wear him down.

With the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra at his disposal, he's actually least afraid of exhaustion. However, the entire audience is cheering and supporting him, and engaging in a war of attrition would wear down their enthusiasm.

Therefore, Gao Wu decided to take a risk; even if he failed, there was nothing his opponent could do to him.

As soon as the referee announced the start, Gao Wu took a quick run-up and launched a flying knee at Fang Hai. This move was very risky, but Fang Hai was trying to solidify his defense and, in the rush, had no time to dodge, so he could only cross his arms to take the hit.

Fang Hai was actually stronger than Gao Wu, but Gao Wu concentrated all his strength on his hardest knee, which immediately knocked Fang Hai's crossed arms open and slammed his knee into Fang Hai's forehead.

The violent impact made Fang Hai's vision go black and he staggered backward. In order to regain his balance, he naturally had to swing his arms to adjust his body posture, which also exposed his head completely.

Gao Wucai landed and immediately launched a high sweeping kick, striking Fang Hai's ear with the instep.

Fang Hai, a tall and strong man, suddenly stiffened his limbs and fell straight to the ground.

Fearing that Gao Wu would continue to fight, the referee rushed over and stopped him, raising his hand to signal that the fight was over.

The whole city erupted in cheers once again.

Although everyone at No. 9 Middle School had high hopes for Gao Wu, they never expected him to be able to kill his opponent in a single encounter.

This battle was won decisively and beautifully.

The coach from No. 6 Middle School looked grim. He understood perfectly well that Gao Wu had seen through his tactics and used a flying knee right from the start. If Fang Hai had been even a little quick-witted, he might have been able to turn the tables and win.

Now it's too late to say anything. Bai Xiang and Fang Hai have both lost, and the remaining team members are clearly a level below.

Is this kid going to take on five of us today?

The coach thought for a long time before sending a nimble contestant to the stage as the main player.

Gao Wu had won two consecutive matches and was in top form. Although his opponent was agile, the ring was only so big. After a while, he seized an opportunity and grabbed his opponent with a grappling move.

Then, with a series of headbutts, he used his hard head to knock the opponent unconscious.

The fourth general from No. 6 Middle School had lost his courage and was knocked unconscious on the spot by Gao Wu's cross-court kick while dodging.

The last player to take the stage appeared extremely agitated, possibly due to an injection of stimulants.

He actually stood there and exchanged punches with Gao Wu. The two exchanged dozens of punches while standing almost motionless. Gao Wu then knocked the general to the ground, convulsing, and he was no longer able to resist.

The resounding victory thrilled the teachers and students of No. 9 Middle School who were watching the game. Even the most reserved people stood in the stands waving their clothes and jumping and cheering.

The main reason was that Bai Xiang's performance was ferocious and powerful, putting immense pressure on the entire Ninth Middle School. Gao Wu, however, turned the tide and defeated the Sixth Middle School's martial arts team with a single kill, eliminating five opponents in a row.

The dramatic shift from despair to victory made the taste of triumph exceptionally rich and intense, enough to captivate everyone.

The students and staff of No. 6 Middle School were all ashen-faced. They had hoped to defeat No. 9 Middle School, a weakling, by defeating them all, but they never expected that Gao Wu would defeat them all instead.

This is an absolute disgrace to the No. 6 Middle School martial arts team.

Martial arts leagues are the world's number one sport, and middle school martial arts leagues are of great significance to all schools.

Collective honor truly manifested itself at this moment, making every member of No. 9 Middle School share in the glory!

(End of this chapter)