High Martial Arts: Starting from the Strongest Junior High Student

As Jishen looked at the smiling boy in the distance, he began to feel uneasy.

He never treated Chen Shi like a human being, always thinking that he was lucky to have survived this long!

He only began to feel uneasy after his attacks were repeatedly thwarted by his opponent, who wore a relaxed smile on his face.

Impossible, absolutely impossible.

The God of Extremes refused to believe that this insignificant ant truly possessed the power to shake his very foundation. A fierce glint flashed in his eyes as he launched another attack, returning to the previous high-speed battle rhythm!

Chen Shi focused intently on the blade of the Supreme God. He raised his hand to defend and deflect the force, while simultaneously channeling his power into his legs, retreating with great force.

Extreme God swung another whip kick, and Chen Shi raised his knee to block, deflect, and turn. Then Extreme God kicked out, and Chen Shi used the force from the turn to strike with his right hand with his finger bones, but his back was immediately torn apart by Extreme God's energy.

But this level of pain was no longer a concern for Chen Shi. He seemed to have entered another realm. His eyes did not blink for a long time, and his pupils kept moving over the God of Extremes. No matter what move the God of Extremes made, Chen Shi could react and neutralize it immediately!

The speed of the Extreme God increased, and his fists pounded out like machine guns, each punch creating a sonic boom.

"Bang bang bang bang bang bang!!"

Chen Shi also reacted quickly, using the backs of his hands and elbows to swiftly block and deflect the attack.

Both of them were rooted to the ground, their hands dancing in the air, creating afterimages. Deafening sonic booms filled the air, and rolling red heat waves enveloped them. Black divine energy burst forth again and again, and even when it dissipated into the air, it was like an invisible blade that would cut through any skin that came into contact with it.

The two fought tirelessly, day and night, until their physical strength was completely exhausted. This round ended again, and Chen Shi's total progress reached 28%.

Even before losing consciousness, Ji Shen still looked extremely anxious, because in this final stage of the entire battle, his advantage had diminished considerably, and Chen Shi no longer needed to retreat in his presence.

The instinct for survival arises.

Upon waking up once more, the God of Extremes finally chose to clash with Chen Shi's will!

Furthermore, this time it was the Extreme God who made the first move. He discovered that he could also extract the Apocalypse Factor from Chen Shi's body and transform it back into the Madness Factor.

This is good news for him, but it doesn't seem that good. You hit me, I hit you. In the end, it's still the same two things: either fight with force or fight with will!

Now, the two gods have once again chosen to fight with their willpower, their eyes red as they vie for the wisp of black energy floating between them.

Both consciousnesses were emitting light. This was an energy without any distinction of realm. Whether overused or stimulated, it would cause discomfort and unbearable pain throughout the body. The biological instinct would drive the possessor of the will to close their eyes and enter a dormant state.

During this tug-of-war.

Chen Shi pulled the dark energy back little by little!

"No! No! No!"

The Supreme God roared furiously.

His inner panic reached its peak.

A direct confrontation is useless; why can't we out-compete each other's willpower either?

"Why!?"

He panicked, but Chen Shi ignored him and instead took advantage of the moment when he was distracted to absorb the black energy into his body.

It's 29%.

Chen Shi took a deep breath and gritted his teeth to extract the next wisp of black energy!

Extreme God's pupils were bloodshot, and he let out a nearly pleading roar. Even though he only had 30%, he had an attitude as if he had already lost. Chen Shi didn't understand or care and continued to smoke mercilessly.

"Why is your willpower stronger than mine!?"

"Aren't we the same person!?"

Chen Shi didn't know.

He didn't understand why he was able to win the argument. Maybe it was because Xuexin was still waiting for him at home, maybe it was because his master and mistress's aging problems hadn't been resolved, or maybe it was because his dream of becoming a general hadn't been fulfilled yet. Of course, there was also himself; he didn't want to die, and for his body to be taken over by a madman.

Perhaps the most important thing is still the child's letter.

Many people truly love me, have high expectations of me, and say that I am their hero.

Chen Shi grew up hearing those two words. In his empty little house, new heroes would appear on the colorful television every day, which made him yearn for the life of a hero.

Later, he possessed extraordinary talent and believed that as long as he worked hard enough, he would surely become a hero.

It wasn't until many years later, after experiencing numerous battles, witnessing all sorts of extraordinary talents, and undergoing a complete internal defeat, that he began to understand what a hero is and what truly constitutes a hero.

At least!

Before I can become someone else's hero, I must first become my own hero!

Chen Shi felt that this matter was of paramount importance. The book said that extreme pride is extreme inferiority. The child said that they don't love you at all, they just love a perfect persona.

He cried then, for many reasons, because there were people in this world who truly understood him, and who supported him regardless of victory or defeat.

But now he realized the biggest reason.

It turns out I don't love myself either. I longed to be a perfect hero because everyone said so. I did those things just to crave others' love. That's why I was so vulnerable when I saw others disappointed in me. When I saw someone love me so much, I felt guilty. Those tears weren't just expressing gratitude; they seemed to say, "Someone like me doesn't deserve your love."

I am not only a failure, but also someone who lacks self-respect and self-love.

But he said I would always be his hero, so I can't keep belittling myself like this forever.

I am Chen Shi, a prodigy among humans, a person enveloped in love. How could I possibly lose to a mad beast?

I don't care what kind of ancient god you are, what kind of insane factor you are, or what kind of ancient strongest you are. I am Chen Shi, I will win, I will go back!

This is Chen Shi's will now!

His hands trembled, his eyes were bloodshot, and the light of his will was gradually dimming, but his movements were resolute. Thirty percent, secured!

Chen Shi raised his hand again, preparing to draw the thirty-first one, but his willpower had already sounded an alarm, so he had to give up in the end. He forced himself to endure for a long time, and only after confirming that the Extreme God was about to die did he finally close his eyes and fall into a coma.

He had no idea how much time had passed outside.

My eyes are dry the moment I open them!

This time, the God of Extremes once again chose to launch a strong attack, and the towering black energy surged forth with the sound waves of his roar.

Chen Shi charged through the waves, each step a transformation, each advance a turn. After the waves receded, he suddenly stretched out his palm and unleashed an Eternal Emperor Star Cannon!

Amidst the roar of artillery fire, Chen Shi confidently reached out and unleashed another 1% of his power, further enhancing his strength!