A Single Person's Infinite Wonderful Life

However, this core technology, which could free humanity from its energy shackles and allow them to leave the solar system, was used by the Orochi clan to revive the Orochi, which made Li Wei feel that this technology was a complete waste of its potential.

This technology is somewhat similar to the Yusei Particle technology in Yu-Gi-Oh! DS, except that the other side generates energy through playing cards, while this side generates energy through fighting. The other side's pseudo-perpetual motion machine technology almost wiped out humanity itself, and the situation here is similar. Although Orochi was sealed away in 1998, the playful smile he showed before being sealed, and the question, "Is it really over?", suggest that things are not simple.

In the subsequent NESTS and Faraway Land arcs, Orochi's power continued to influence the entire world. Both the NESTS organization and the Faraway Land race seemed to be manipulated by Orochi, judging from the plot development.

That's why Orochi's question, "Is it really over?" is so chilling. Later, the Faraway Lands race used Orochi's power to travel through time, sending Ash, the protagonist of the Faraway Lands arc, to the modern era. They wanted to use Orochi's power at this point in time to change the fate of their race and destroy humanity.

Unfortunately, Ash chose to side with humanity, betraying his own ancestor and causing his demise. Due to the grandmother paradox, he also disappeared, and apart from a very few, no one in the world knew of his existence. Ash is also the only protagonist in the three major arcs of King of Fighters who is confirmed to die, and also the only villainous protagonist in the three major arcs.

Although Li Wei has a trump card to deal with the Orochi, he will not underestimate the Orochi's power. After all, the Orochi's ability to travel through time alone is enough to accomplish many things. In this world, Li Wei has to be wary not only of the Orochi clan, but also of the distant race from ancient times who have traveled through time to the present.

Yesterday, on a whim, he used a location spell to locate members of the Faraway Land Clan, and then discovered that several important members of the Faraway Land Clan had already appeared in this era.

This suggests that the distant land race, which was hidden in the original storyline, had already begun to plot and scheme as early as the Orochi Saga before the millennium.

If it weren't for the location-tracking spell, Li Wei wouldn't have known that these things were happening right under his nose.

Ash, Mukai, Shion, and Masaki—except for Saiki, the final boss of "The King of Fighters," who hasn't appeared yet—all the prominent executive-level characters from the original storyline of the Distant Lands have appeared in the present timeline.

We now know that the Faraway Land Race has appeared, but as for the NESTS organization, the organization has not changed yet and remains the one that yearns for peace.

Ironically, the NESTS saga, which turned the world upside down, was initially an organization that pursued peace. At the same time, their research into biotechnology was not for the purpose of mass-producing combat-type cyborgs, but for conquering cancer, as well as various organ replacements and limb regeneration, fundamentally raising the upper limit of modern medical technology so that all of humanity could benefit.

During the Orochi War, the NESTS organization witnessed the terrifying power of Orochi. Even the incomplete Orochi almost destroyed all of humanity. Therefore, they believed that humanity must possess the power to fight Orochi. Thus, the plan for combat-type cyborgs was put on the agenda.

No one could have imagined that the initial purpose of the NESTS organization in mass-producing combat-type cyborgs would be so positive.

However, the organization also ran into trouble. The leader of the NESTS organization, Nestus, was killed by his own son, Ignitz. The entire organization underwent a complete reshuffle in a very short time, and the corruption from top to bottom made the organization the world's largest military terrorist organization.

At this point in time, Karl was already finished, so the NESTS organization became the world's strongest private military organization. Its large number of combat-type bio-engineered humans and its control of a considerable number of outer space transport ships gave the NESTS organization the ability to launch rapid global strikes, and major powers could only swallow their anger under the coercion of the NESTS organization.

However, Ignitz's patricide was influenced by the Faraway Lands. Ignitz's secretary, Mesti, was a member of the Faraway Lands, and Ignitz consulted with her on various important matters, demonstrating the vast reach of the Faraway Lands' schemes.

Chapter 4. Interesting Secrets

Beneath the arena, the Orochi Familia had laid an energy-gathering array. Li Wei did not intend to destroy the array, but instead decided to use it against them. However, he would not simply watch them collect energy. With his exceptional dexterity, he used the technology he had gained after deciphering the array to make a "minor" modification to the energy-gathering array. This modification would bring a "surprise" to the Orochi Familia.

At the same time, Li Wei also announced that the King of Fighters tournament finals will be held in the Asian region.

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The Orochi Familia is located in a secret base in Hokkaido, Japan. At this moment, both Goenitz and Yashiro are smiling.

Inside the room, there were many empty beer cans on the coffee table, and the ashtray was filled with cigarette butts.

Yashiro, waving his half-empty can of beer, said with an excited expression, "It went really smoothly. I didn't expect our plan to succeed. Now, we can give that guy a 'surprise'."

Goenitz laughed and said, "Don't underestimate our opponent. Although our magic array is complete, its maintenance and concealment are still problems. We've only buried it now; it's just the beginning. We need to be careful that they don't discover our setup."

Yashiro didn't speak, he just smiled. There were Orochi members in the construction team under the Kagura family. It was thanks to these spies that they were able to bury the energy-gathering array.

It's not just the Kagura family that infiltrates the Orochi clan; the Orochi clan is doing the same thing. Both sides are looking for spies left by the other side. If they can't find any, they can only use the other's own methods against them to avoid being taken advantage of.

Apart from Goenitz, the only member of the Orochi Familia with the right to view the personnel list is Yashiro Nanakase, who is the only one in the entire family with the right to infiltrate the Kagura family.

Goenitz didn't know who the traitor within the Familia was, so he could only keep it a secret as much as possible. As a member of the elite clan, Yashiro would never betray the Familia, and it was precisely because of this that he had the privilege of viewing the personnel list.

Yashiro said, "I will never forget the humiliation of losing to him before. I have to say, that human was simply a monster."

Looking back on his defeat, Yashiro initially felt resentful, but now he accepts it. It is precisely because of this that he changed his preferred direct combat style and began a series of underground operations with Goenitz.

Ultimately, it's because we can't win. If we could, there wouldn't be so much trouble, and we could just proceed with the plan we made earlier.

Goenitz was in a fairly good mood at this moment. In his view, the success of the plan meant that the Orochi Familia had turned the tide.

Unusually, he, who doesn't usually drink much, opened a can of beer today. The two previous defeats were hard for the proud man to accept, but that was reality, and even if it was hard to accept, he had no choice but to accept it. So he had accepted the reality that he was no match for Li Wei.

Goenitz said, "Losing to a monster like that isn't shameful. I suspect that person is either a human from the future or an alien. In any case, it's impossible for such a powerful life form to exist on Earth."

As the agents of Earth's will, Jeji's Orochi Kin had come into contact with extraterrestrial life in ancient times, but those extraterrestrial life that came with malice were wiped out by the Orochi Kin.

Although the Orochi Kinkaku (or Orochi's clan) is hostile to and has betrayed humanity, they are very firm in their stance on protecting the overall interests of the Earth.

Goenitz continued, "There's another possibility: he might be a so-called 'cultivator' who feeds on the planet's energy."

Yashiro raised an eyebrow and said, "Weren't those locusts that only eat and don't excrete already wiped out? Are there still any remnants?"

Goenitz said, "We can't rule out that possibility. After all, that kind of power far surpasses our own. Only the monsters of ancient times possessed such power. However, even if he really is a remnant of those locusts, it doesn't matter. As long as my lord can be resurrected, eliminating those locusts will be a very simple matter. After all, in ancient times, my lord swatted those monsters like flies."

Goenitz had absolute confidence in Orochi. After all, throughout history, except for when he was defeated by the original Three Sacred Treasures, Orochi had always been invincible. Even the monsters of ancient times had been wiped out by Orochi. So, in Goenitz's view, as long as Orochi awakened, it would be as easy as swatting a fly.

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Levi separated a thought circuit specifically to monitor Goenitz's actions, and upon hearing Goenitz's words, Levi became interested.

Goenitz and Yashiro referred to cultivators as "locusts," and Li Wei also learned some information about ancient cultivators from Yashiro's memories.

Those cultivators are somewhat like the new system cultivators in the new-style cultivation novels. They are all gluttons who "only eat and don't excrete," absorbing the energy around them without giving back to the environment. Therefore, this kind of cultivation method causes enormous damage to the earth.

As the will of the Earth, the Great Serpent naturally wouldn't sit idly by and watch such a thing happen. So, the Great Serpent dispatched its Familia to hunt down those cultivators. However, those cultivators were quite powerful, and they actually overwhelmed the Great Serpent Familia led by Jeji, causing heavy casualties to the entire Great Serpent Familia.

Unable to bear it any longer, the giant serpent intervened, and the ancient cultivators suffered a devastating calamity. They were all defeated by the serpent, their energy drained, and their souls annihilated. Everything they had plundered from nature was returned to the natural world.

While modern humans may not be as individually powerful as cultivators from ancient times, the damage they cause to the natural environment is no less than that of those cultivators. Therefore, the Great Serpent is hostile to modern humans.

However, the advantage that modern humans have over ancient cultivators is that humans are conscious of protecting the environment, even if they selectively protect the environment that is beneficial to themselves. At least they are still protecting it. Ancient cultivators, on the other hand, were like locusts that only knew how to destroy and never knew how to repeat the process. Even if Li Wei encountered these so-called cultivators, he would be speechless, let alone the giant serpent.

However, this is also because those cultivators all follow unorthodox methods, relying entirely on external forces to increase their cultivation. They use "spiritual energy" instead of the "qi" used by ancient qi cultivators, and there is a huge difference between the two.

Qi is the foundation of all things, omnipresent in the universe. So-called dark matter and antimatter are, in the eyes of Qi cultivators, merely variations arising from the rise and fall of Qi. Those so-called new-style cultivators only know how to use spiritual Qi; when it runs out, they cry out, "The end times are here! Everyone's doom!" For Qi cultivators, the end times don't exist; where you cultivate isn't cultivation.

The cultivation path of Qi practitioners is about coordinating with the external world, and it will give back to the external world. Therefore, the places where Qi practitioners live are mostly blessed lands and grotto-heavens.

It's not because that place is a blessed land that Qi cultivators occupy it, but because the Qi cultivators there unconsciously transform the surrounding environment into a blessed land while cultivating.

If the Cthulhu Mythos is an unconscious "contamination" of everything around us, then Qi practitioners are unconsciously improving everything around them. For Qi practitioners, it's perfectly normal for their entire families to benefit from the enlightenment they attain.

Chapter 1. The Shiranui School

Levi withdrew his gaze. There was no need to pay too much attention to Goenitz and Yashiro. It was enough to know what they were doing. Dedicated a separate thought process to monitor them. There was no pressure for Levi.

At this moment, Li Wei was watching Mai Shiranui and the others dance the dance he had choreographed. Their revealing ninja outfits, which were considered somewhat indecent, had all been replaced with short kimonos. However, compared to the conservative version worn by Athena Asamiya before, their version was much more radical. Not only were their shoulders exposed, but the sleeves were also separate from the main body of the kimono. At the same time, each of their long legs was adorned with stockings that matched their personal style.

If anyone familiar with TDA-style Vocaloid MMD is here, they will notice that Li Wei copied many of the Vocaloid costume designs. This is because Li Wei considers these design elements to be so classic that he feels it would be a pity not to reproduce them in this world.

“Very good. The new choreography is much better than I expected. Indeed, the feeling of actually dancing is different from simulating it in your mind,” Li Wei said.

After stopping her dance, Mai Shiranui came to Li Wei's side, took his arm, and said with a smile, "As long as you're happy, Li Wei-kun."

“Now it’s not just me who likes you; you’ve become the dream girls of many young boys. The response to ‘Gokuraku Jodo’ is much better than I expected,” Li Wei said.

Li Wei underestimated the destructive power of this toxic song. Released more than a decade ahead of schedule, the song's achievements have taken the entire music scene by surprise. This style of singing and dancing has entered the public eye for the first time, and the shock it has brought to people of this era is enormous.

Now, the song "Gokuraku Jodo" can be heard everywhere, and this single has sold tens of thousands of copies to date.

It's important to understand that this was a single disc with extremely low cost-performance, not an album with multiple songs. It was less appealing to listeners than an album. However, this single disc with such low cost-performance still sold tens of thousands of copies. And this is without recording the sales of the cassette tapes. If the cassette tape sales were recorded, it would easily have broken the ten million mark.

Keep in mind that Japan's total population is only a little over 100 million. The Gokuraku Jodo group, including Mai Shiranui, is just one step away from becoming a household name.

Mai Shiranui laughed and said, "The greatest credit for our current achievements belongs to you, Li Weijun. If you hadn't brought us out of the deep mountains, we would probably still be worrying about what to eat tomorrow, and we wouldn't be as successful as we are now."

Mai Shiranui didn't become arrogant after gaining fame overnight; she remained quite composed. Moreover, she knew that without Li Wei, they would just be pretty ninjas.

Mai Shiranui said with some concern, "Athena's results aren't as good as they are here, and I feel like she hasn't been in a good mood these past few days."

Li Wei said, "It's okay, I know what to do. Besides, she's fighting alone. Since she has a certain advantage, she will inevitably face her own disadvantages. This is just an adjustment period. Once her first work is released, her popularity will steadily increase."

Compared to the immense popularity of Mai Shiranui and others, Athena Asamiya's achievements, while not bad, seem somewhat lacking in comparison.

Athena Asamiya's singles sold less than 10,000 copies, or more precisely, 10,000 copies. While this is a very good result in the industry, it pales in comparison to the Gokuraku Jodo group, including Mai Shiranui.

These past few days, Athena Asamiya has seemed rather downcast. Li Wei has tried to comfort her, and Athena isn't an unreasonable girl; she's adjusting her mindset. Li Wei has already prepared her first single, and once it's released, her versatile style will allow her to showcase her strengths. Furthermore, regarding Athena Asamiya's first single, the majority of sales are on cassette tapes, with DVDs ranking second. This is because listeners are primarily drawn to her music; in terms of dance, she's at a disadvantage as a solo artist.

Mai Shiranui and her team have a relatively stable style, combining ancient and modern, classical and electronic elements, and there won't be much change in the future. While this consistent style is more conducive to their promotion and fits their ninja profession, it may face the problem of homogenization in the later stages of their career.

Athena Asamiya, with her powerful presence, can freely switch between her styles. The only short time she's had to fully utilize this long-term advantage is yet to come. This is just the beginning; this exceptional talent hasn't even begun to shine. Once she does, her popularity might even surpass that of Mai Shiranui and others.

Mai Shiranui said, "It's good that you have a plan, Li Weijun. After all, Athena works very hard, but it's disheartening when hard work doesn't pay off."

Looking at the girls with expectant expressions, Li Wei said, "You did a great job this time, so I've decided to reward you properly. Is there anything you want? Just tell me, and I'll make it happen."

The moment Li Wei uttered those words, several Shiranui girls surrounded him, forming a tight circle around him. It was only thanks to Li Wei's experience that he didn't make a fool of himself in this riotous scene. It must be said, being surrounded by several stunningly beautiful women, their exotic fragrances lingering in the air, was a feeling no man could resist, not even Li Wei.

"Really, any request is allowed?" the lively Shiranui asked excitedly.

Li Wei nodded and said, "Even if you want the moon in the sky, I can go up and collect some fragments for you."

The girls looked at each other, and knowing smiles appeared on their faces.

Mai Shiranui said, "Then today, Li Weijun, you belong to us. Let's go back to the mansion now."

Li Wei nodded and teleported everyone back to the mansion.

What happened next was more adult-oriented. Li Wei and the girls had been "going crazy" in the room all day. By the time dinner time arrived, the room was filled with the scent of photinia, and the girls were all in a mess and had fallen asleep.

Thus, several girls from the Shiranui-ryu ninja group developed relationships with Li Wei, deepening their connection. Through their shared training, Li Wei's cultivation level improved significantly. Meanwhile, Mai Shiranui and the others also gained immense benefits, as becoming a Qi cultivator's familiar was far more promising than simply cultivating chakra.

Chapter 1. Joan

As the date of the King of Fighters tournament draws ever closer, various factions become more active, and when the qualifiers begin, this frenzy sets the world ablaze.

In this world, fighting is the most popular sport, and the King of Fighters tournament, a world-class event, is like a carnival.

In the preliminary rounds, Li Wei saw some familiar faces, but most of them were still unknown fighters who wanted to make a name for themselves through the King of Fighters tournament.

Li Wei, seated in a special VIP box, had a commanding view of most of the arena. Seated on the sofa, he watched the other fighters who had received special invitations from the audience as they observed the preliminary matches.

"Qiong, are you unwilling to participate in the competition?" Li Wei turned his head to look at Qiong beside him. At this moment, Qiong was still wearing a shirt, vest and trousers. Her fitted outfit made her uniquely charming.