High-level martial arts: I can choose Hextech equips.

A clear, resonant dragon's roar resounded from the depths of the body, instantly engulfing the entire fighting arena.

Guan Tao was shaken. His punch, which he hadn't even used his full strength, was blocked, leaving him wide open.

A sonic boom followed the punch, indicating that Lin Shuxuan's punch speed had exceeded the speed of sound.

Although he acted extremely arrogantly, he had no intention of holding back at all.

Mu Ning and others are players, and they cannot see his previous performance. This information gap is a trump card worth taking advantage of.

One person can be killed instantly at the start of the game.

However, the punch did not hit Guan Tao, who was wide open, but was instead drawn by Mu Ning halfway through and landed on the pale yellow armor.

boom!

The sound waves, as if they were real, expanded outwards from the two of them.

The arena beneath Mu Ning's feet was instantly engulfed in a spiderweb-like network of cracks.

A strong, unusual color appeared on their faces at the same time.

This feel... the Qiankun Thick Earth Technique? ...No, that's not right. That's a technique for tempering the body; it doesn't have this effect... A hint of surprise flashed through Lin Shuxuan's mind.

His attack would be drawn away and then land on Mu Ning's armor.

Unexpectedly, even with a life energy level of only 3 on the surface, Mu Ning was not careless at all.

They actually used the same methods they used against Ye Lingyue to deal with him.

"How despicable and shameless, Lin Shuxuan."

Mu Ning lifted his foot and pulled it out of the cracked ground. He gently rubbed the fist mark on the chest of his armor with his palm. The mark faded rapidly and then disappeared.

"I didn't expect you to be hiding your strength to this extent. If it weren't for my mature and steady personality, I would have really been caught off guard."

He walked slowly, and the entire arena seemed to become an extension of his body, his imposing presence pressing down upon them.

"You can take the armor back. To be honest, if you were wearing armor too, we might not win."

Mu Ning's tone was playful.

"How about it? Hurry up and slink back to Ye Yun to get your armor back."

Lin Shuxuan didn't care about the ridicule and just laughed it off.

"I hope you'll still have the leisure you have now when I smash this tortoise shell."

The Dragon Fist Heart Sutra surged and circulated, and an overwhelming power immediately filled his entire body.

He bent over and bent his knees, his calves shattering the ground, and shot out like a sharp sword.

......

"This is all Wang Xing's fault!"

Gong Yuan watched the fierce battle below the field and offered his objective commentary.

"It's all because he's too weak that Lin Shuxuan misjudged Mu Ning's combat strength; the effectiveness of armor varies greatly in the hands of different people, not to mention that when he forms a battle formation with the other two, they complement each other perfectly."

"But it doesn't matter."

A smile appeared on Gong Yuan's lips.

"As my stepson, the worst thing you can do is be arrogant and conceited. This defeat will serve as a reminder, and Lin Shuxuan will go even further in the future."

"Your stepson?"

Qin Feng, who had been watching the game with his head down, asked in confusion.

"To be upright and honorable is a principle we martial artists uphold; even in defeat, we lose with dignity!"

"Lin Shuxuan inherited my mantle, which is why he discarded the ill-gotten gains obtained through cheating and fought a fair and square battle!"

"Justice and integrity—these are the same qualities I possessed in my youth. He must be my stepson!"

Although their prospective heirs displayed formidable combat prowess, their vision was far broader, and they immediately noticed the unusual nature of Mu Ning's armor.

That feeling of being connected to the earth's veins, of endless life, means that you have already embarked on the path.

If Lin Shuxuan were wearing armor, he might have a chance to fight, but now, he'll probably just be worn down to death by Mu Ning.

Guan Yunyang, sitting in the center, rubbed his temples helplessly.

"You two, shut up! Where were you before? Now you're just showering him with compliments, but he won't hear you!"

The two powerful figures from the Federation exchanged a glance, snorted coldly, and then turned their heads away, secretly rejoicing in their hearts.

"Fortunately, Lin Shuxuan will lose in the end, otherwise there would be countless more people trying to take him away."

......

Wang Xing looked dejected, like a lost soul, as he stumbled back to Xinhai Pearl.

As a spectator.

He changed into clean clothes, but the filth on his body could be washed away, while the humiliation in his heart would be remembered as soon as he closed his eyes.

Lin Shuxuan is too strong, so strong that it's despair-inducing.

Even the pressure from Ye Lingyue, who is hailed as the greatest person in the Xinhai region in a century, was not this immense.

After all, Ye Lingyue's strength stems from her cultivation path.

But what is Lin Shuxuan?

This extraordinary talent, this deeply patient nature, and this ruthless and merciless method.

Truly, I look up to you with awe...

He walked up to the middle-aged man in the red suit, his lips trembling, and finally uttered the words he had been holding back for so long:

"Father, I will no longer practice martial arts."

The middle-aged man glanced at him: "Scared?"

Wang Xing's expression was twisted and ferocious, but he finally admitted:

"I'm scared."

The middle-aged man remained silent, looking down at the arena, before finally speaking:

"Lin Shuxuan was not only a martial arts student with exceptional talent, but also a literary master with natural talent for writing."

"He once posted a thread on the forum titled 'Sleeping on firewood and tasting gall'."

The middle-aged man recounted the story of how Lin Shuxuan had slightly altered the framework of the names.

"If a former king could endure countless humiliations for the sake of a great cause, why can't you?"

For some reason, Wang Xing felt a surge of emotion.

"So that's what Lin Shuxuan meant when he threw shit into my mouth—he was encouraging me!"

Having experienced the same thing as Goujian, Wang Xing quickly immersed himself in the story, feeling Goujian's hope of being reborn after enduring humiliation.

He sensed the deeper meaning behind Lin Shuxuan's actions, and then realized that using Lin Shuxuan's family as a threat was utterly despicable and shameful.

"Moreover, Lin Shuxuan is not invincible. Even the most talented geniuses can lose."

How could Lin Shuxuan lose? ...As a defeated opponent who was brutally beaten to the point of near death, he knew Lin Shuxuan's strength best.

It makes it impossible for anyone to feel any desire to fight.

Wang Xing looked down at the arena, understanding dawning on his mind.

The municipal government's Mu Ning actually played this trump card, thus establishing his invincible position above Xinhai Pearl.

but...

"Lin Shuxuan, you absolutely have to win! Otherwise, it would be too embarrassing for me to be the only one to lose."

Wang Xing prayed in his heart that losing to the leader of Shinkai and losing to one of the Shinkai Seven were completely different concepts.

......

Lin Shuxuan, whom everyone thought would suffer a crushing defeat, was still fighting fiercely on the field.

After all, martial artists get tired. As long as he cannot break through Mu Ning's defense, he will eventually be worn down and killed.

But five minutes, ten minutes, thirty minutes passed, and the brutal force continued to ravage the arena.

The once flat ground looked as if it had been frantically dug up by dozens of excavators, leaving behind broken and rolled marks.

The two sides spread out slightly.

Lin Shuxuan took a deep breath, circulated the Dragon Fist Heart Sutra, and rapidly restored his strength.

Choosing to abandon his armor and fight Mu Ning and the others was not arrogance, but rather a sign of self-awareness.

Because he knew that he was simply too strong.

Twenty years of martial arts training have given him endurance that far surpasses that of anyone his age.

His understanding of the Dragon Fist Heart Sutra allowed him to simultaneously reach the S rank in both strength and speed.

With this panel as a foundation, no martial arts student in Xinhai City could possibly be his match.

His Dragon Fist and Deceptive Steps alone allowed him to easily maneuver amidst the attacks of three people, and so far, he hasn't even sustained a single scratch.

There was an element of luck involved. If they hadn't chosen the "Dragon Fist" martial arts technique, even after twenty years of practicing other techniques, they would never have achieved such combat power.

Even so, after a fierce battle lasting more than ten minutes, Mu Ning's momentum did not diminish in the slightest.

Even the fist marks left on the armor will fade and disappear after a few seconds.

This doesn't make sense... Lin Shuxuan stared at Mu Ning's armor, puzzled.

The armor's power source is limited, and Mu Ning had already fought a fierce battle with Ye Lingyue before engaging in combat with him.

By any measure, they should be exhausted.

Lin Shuxuan's gaze sharpened, and he noticed that the earthen-yellow armor seemed to be shimmering with light.

Across from Lin Shuxuan, Mu Ning and the other two looked extremely solemn.

Mu Ning was alright, but Guan Chao and Bai Jun were both quite exhausted. Looking at the energetic Lin Shuxuan, they were filled with fear and wonder what kind of monster he was.

They could defeat Lian Ye Lingyue even when the three of them ganged up on her, so why couldn't they even touch Lin Shuxuan's clothes?

And doesn't this monster get tired?

How many years has he cultivated such profound martial arts skills?

The three exchanged glances, and Bai Jun pondered:

"This won't do; dragging it out will only result in a draw, and besides..."

He paused, then looked at Ye Lingyue, who was sitting cross-legged at the end of the arena.

"Once Ye Lingyue recovers her strength, Guan Tao and I will undoubtedly lose!"

Mu Ning's tone was no longer relaxed; one could imagine the seriousness in his expression beneath the mask.

He turned to Ye Yun, who was close to Ye Lingyue by blood and was wearing armor, but had previously only stood by and watched without attacking.

"Ye Yun, for the honor of the Ye family, you must join the war!"

"The situation is already quite dire. If it ends in a draw, just imagine how much criticism the Ye family will face!"

Ye Yun was caught in a dilemma.

In reality, even if they were to defeat Lin Shuxuan in a four-on-one situation, it would still be an extremely ugly victory.

But he also understood that if Mu Ning and the other two were defeated, even with his powered armor, he would have no chance of defeating Lin Shuxuan.

At that time, the Ye family's reputation will be repeatedly humiliated by the other side.

Lin Shuxuan wasn't lying; this was their last chance to beat him in a four-on-one situation.

Feeling a slight stinging sensation as the Qi locked onto his skin, Lin Shuxuan was completely unaware that he was being attacked.

His smile remained relaxed and carefree.

"It should have been done a long time ago, really."

With a slight twitch of the ear, a small figure appeared beside me.

Ye Lingyue rejoins the battle.

Mu Ning and the other three had their expressions change. They had dragged it out for far too long. Could this be Lin Shuxuan's scheme?

He waited with incredible patience for Ye Lingyue to regain her fighting strength.

As a result, Ye Yun, who had obtained the armor, had no choice but to withdraw from the battle, since internal strife within the Ye family would certainly not be permitted by the family.

Lin Shuxuan not only put on a big show, but he was also able to openly join forces with Ye Lingyue.

After all, they were the ones who bullied the few first!

He took all the fame and benefits for himself! That arrogance was just a cover for his scheme!

How despicable Lin Shuxuan is! Mu Ning and the other three exclaimed inwardly.

But the red-bound youth opposite them waved his hand, signaling Ye Lingyue to step back. His voice was clear enough for everyone to hear.

"I, Lin Shuxuan, would never stoop to hiding behind a woman."

Do you really have the right to say such things...? Everyone silently thought to themselves after watching the team's performance in the competition.

However, it must be acknowledged that after today, regardless of victory or defeat, Lin Shuxuan's status as the number one martial arts student in Xinhai will be confirmed.

He waved his hand, shooing the aggrieved Ye Lingyue aside.

Word by word.

"Mu Ning, Guan Chao, Ye Yun, Bai Jun."

"I'm going to take all four of you today."

"Beat them until they submit, heart and mouth!"

Mu Ning and his three companions had no choice but to admit that Lin Shuxuan's arrogance was their only chance of victory.

Thinking of this, Mu Ning took a step forward.

"Lin Shuxuan, my battle armor is connected to the earth veins of Xinhai City. With Xinhai Pearl as the center of the earth veins, I am invincible on this ground."

"Stop it. There's no place for you as the leader of this year's New Seven Seas."

His voice was neither too loud nor too soft, so it wouldn't be caught by the camera and broadcast live, but it couldn't escape the sharp ears and eyes of a powerful person.

But this is an open secret; everyone knows it but doesn't say it aloud.

"I see. The municipal offices are located in this tower, so they can indeed do some underhanded things..." Lin Shuxuan nodded, understanding dawning on him.

"In that case, there's really no need to waste time."

Mu Ning and the other three all relaxed.

Then came a clear and resounding dragon roar, and Lin Shuxuan's figure shot out like a raging dragon, overwhelming everything.

"That madman!" Mu Ning cursed under his breath.

He activated his armor, redirecting all of Lin Shuxuan's attacks.

But this was completely unnecessary; all the power was directed at him!

"This is pointless! From this tower, my armor is invincible! At best, it's a draw!"

Mu Ning was speechless. He realized that Lin Shuxuan's attack rhythm had changed.

Bai Jun, Guan Chao, and Ye Yun were not dead. When Mu Ning acted as a meat shield in front, their attacks were enough to disrupt Lin Shuxuan's offensive rhythm.

But Lin Shuxuan didn't dodge; he just kept throwing punches.

He stood in front of Mu Ning, throwing out both fists at once, barely managing to dodge the three men's attacks with only his Dragon Fist and Deceptive Steps.

If you can't avoid it, just take it head-on.

Left chest, left shoulder, left waist.

Right arm, right fist, right leg.

The excruciating pain, enough to make an ordinary person faint, exploded like a firecracker, but Lin Shuxuan seemed oblivious.

Thanks to this, the power of the Dragon Fist is multiplied!

Mu Ning's eyes were bloodshot, and he roared wildly!

Damn it, damn it, damn it!

He never expected Lin Shuxuan to choose such a desperate fighting style!

Mu Ning was furious! Why? Why would someone risk their life to stop him? What grudge did he hold against Lin Shuxuan?

The barrage of punches exploded like a torrential downpour, plunging the stadium and the entire city into a deathly silence.

The five fighters in the arena still attacked with a certain method, but their momentum was like that of wild beasts fighting for their lives!

"Stop it, Guan Yunyang, he'll be beaten to death."

Gong Yuan took a deep breath. He saw through Lin Shuxuan's intention and used his overwhelming power to shatter the limits of Mu Ning's battle armor; but the attacks from the other three were by no means ordinary.

Especially Ye Yun, clad in battle armor, whose every strike was like splitting mountains and shattering rocks.

Although Lin Shuxuan dodged most of Ye Yun's attacks with his Dragon Fist and Deceptive Steps, even a slight glancing blow would cause serious injury.

The five players on the field were already fighting fiercely, and it was impossible to expect Lin Shuxuan to admit defeat now.

During the conversation, a piece of flesh was torn from Lin Shuxuan's waist and abdomen, and his bright red internal organs twisted.

Guan Chao reached out to grab the wound, but Lin Shuxuan twisted his hand away with a cunning step.

This scene terrified Gong Yuan, who reached out and grabbed Guan Yunyang's shoulder.

"You must stop it!"

At this moment, most eyes on the observation deck were focused on Guan Yunyang. As the provider of the competition spot, he had the right to concede defeat on behalf of Lin Shuxuan.

But the major general shook his head.

"Are you crazy!" Gong Yuan suddenly exerted force with his knuckles.

But Guan Yunyang's expression remained almost solemnly calm. "Because I believed in him, I knew he could win."

......

How much time had passed? Mu Ning looked bewildered. Five minutes? Ten minutes?

Haven't these three good-for-nothings defeated Lin Shuxuan yet?

His body ached all over, as if he were made of plastic that had been struck a thousand times; the dragon's roar in his mind almost shattered his thoughts.

But he could still persevere because he knew that the pain he was suffering would only be multiplied by Lin Shuxuan!

But why... is the earth spinning...?

Almost with a loud bang, everyone felt the tower shake!

Pale yellow fragments exploded, blasting the nearly unconscious Mu Ning away and embedding him deeply into the edge of the fighting arena.

Lin Shuxuan was covered in blood, his limbs were mangled and his muscles were broken, and you could even see the red veins pulsating.

When the three attackers found that their punches were ineffective, they tried to tear at the monster's flesh, determined to see just how strong it was.

But his aura remained both divine and demonic.

His eyes swept across the room, his smile chilling.

"You three, you seemed to be having a lot of fun just now!"

Anyone could see that Lin Shuxuan was at his limit and might collapse at any moment, but in the minds of the three, only the word "escape" remained...

moment.

Bai Jun and Guan Tao, their limbs twisted and broken, lay unconscious on their backs in a cracked arena resembling a spiderweb.

Only Ye Yun, clad in tattered armor, faced the crazed demon god.

At this moment, Ye Yun finally understood that he had to accept Lin Shuxuan's assessment of him as a coward.

"I... admit defeat..."

Ye Yun was dejected. Even though Lin Shuxuan seemed to be exhausted and could be defeated with a single move, he had no will to fight.

Lin Shuxuan nodded in satisfaction, clutching his mangled abdomen to prevent his internal organs from leaking out.

His left hand suffered a comminuted fracture when he broke through the armor, and his right leg was broken when Guan Chao turned around and struck him while he was chasing him.

But he was still standing.

He limped and bled as he walked toward the stands.

What is he going to do?

This question arose in everyone's mind.

Yu Xin immediately had a bad feeling. Lin Shuxuan walked very slowly, but eventually he came over.

The victorious young man walked over the railing of the stands and stood before her.

Yu Xin spoke urgently, in a low voice:

"The rules of the Federal family are very strict. My identity will cause you a lot of trouble!"

Lin Shuxuan, his face covered in blood, forced an ugly but self-assured smile and chuckled:

"You don't want to?"

Yu Xin heard a voice, but at first she didn't even realize that it was her who had shouted it out.

"Yes, I'm willing."

Lin Shuxuan hoisted Yu Xin onto his shoulder, a gesture that caused the black-clad woman to cover her face with her hands. He then said to Quan Xinhai:

"She is Yu Xin, and she is my teacher."

This is my glory, and I want to share it with you.

He fainted softly and finally collapsed into a soft embrace.

"This is my plan..." Lin Shuxuan thought smugly before he fainted.

P.S. (Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous New Year!)