The male supporting character was actually myself.

"Huh? Guannan Province and Guanbei Province are going to hold a martial arts exchange tournament?" Her eyes lit up when she saw the online advertisement!

Registration has already begun, and the list of martial artists is incredibly long. Anyone who meets the age requirement can participate; this is truly a grand martial arts event.

For someone like me who possesses the system, even just signing up for a couple of matches and getting into some harmless squabbles can bring me a hundred times more benefits than usual!

Plus, with a face that could launch a thousand ships, I can gradually grow stronger by winning rewards while competing, and maybe even become famous overnight.

"Register, register! How could such a grand occasion be complete without a fairy like you!" Mu Liuli happily opened the registration website, uploaded the perfect new identity created for her by the system, and successfully registered to participate in the martial arts competition between the two provinces.

"After watching the excitement for half a month, it's finally time to make a move." Having received a tip from the fluffy dumpling, Jiang Chen stretched and paused writing the alchemy formula.

The news of the inter-provincial martial arts competition immediately made it the talk of the town.

Guannan Province and Guanbei Province are rivals. From resources to economic conditions, the two neighboring provinces are often compared, especially the two provincial branches of the High Martial Arts Alliance.

The proud and ambitious martial artists all wanted to outdo each other and bring glory to their hometowns. Therefore, after the registration channel opened, martial artists who had been cultivating for many years or had just awakened all eagerly signed up as long as they met the age requirements.

Amidst the media hype, the one most favored by the people of the whole country is undoubtedly Duan Mingyang, the son of Duan, the deputy director of the police department of Xiangling City, Guannan Province.

He has displayed amazing talent since his awakening, and has been on a smooth journey to the pinnacle of Versailles.

At the young age of twenty, he has already broken through to the Golden Core Realm and become a leading figure of his generation.

"Speaking of which, will our Mingyang step into the arena? He's a Golden Core Realm expert; not only among his peers, but even nationwide, he'd be hard-pressed to find a worthy opponent!"

"My husband is too amazing. Everyone in Guanbei Province combined is no match for him. He probably won't have to fight in person."

"What a pity, we won't get to see our son fight in person. We might as well skip this martial arts tournament!"

"What can Guanbei Province possibly offer in comparison? Duan Mingyang is the undisputed champion the moment he steps onto the field!"

"A true champion is a champion! This time, we will absolutely crush Guanbei Province and bring glory to the martial artists of Guannan Province!"

"Waaaaah... Mingyang, Mommy loves you!"

"That's my husband, don't you all try to take him from me..."

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The news that Duan Mingyang had returned to his hometown of Xiangling City from the headquarters of the High Martial Arts Alliance immediately sparked a wave of comments online.

In the mission world, the stronger a warrior is, the higher their status. Young, handsome, or beautiful warriors naturally have a group of enthusiastic fans, which is much more powerful than any fan circle. After all, they are fans of genuine warriors who can fight for their country.

Duan Mingyang, in particular, is highly sought after by big names who are vying to take him on as a disciple. At only twenty years old, he is handsome, has a perfect physique due to years of martial arts training, and exudes a heroic spirit with his sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes. He is in no way inferior to movie stars and currently has the largest fan base.

After all, who could resist a handsome young man who is both gentle and refined and capable of bringing glory to the country?

"So he's just a pretty boy." Mu Liuli scrolled through the screen and saw messages and comments fawning over Duan Mingyang. She vaguely remembered that the original owner of this body was also a fanatic of his. However, he came from a prominent family and was someone that a small local tyrant like her could not possibly get close to. So she had always coveted him but had never succeeded. She had never even met him.

At this moment, a search result online revealed a handsome young man with sword-like eyebrows, bright eyes, a straight nose, and fair skin, boasting a string of prestigious titles. Mu Liuli immediately curled her lip and said disdainfully, "You've got the wrong script, young man."

If this were an idol drama, you'd definitely be the male lead.

Unfortunately, this is reality, not a story. Therefore, you're destined to be the chosen one—my stepping stone to fame. Ha, not even stepping into the Golden Core realm? Rules are meant to be broken. Just wait, I'll definitely use you to make this genius beauty a household name!

Mu Liuli finally adapted to the local customs and figured out the rules. The level of popularity that any martial artist with a little fame received was far greater than that of the top-tier celebrities she had seen in her previous life.

If one can stand out in the martial arts tournament and become a popular star, it will be easy to find a beautiful female martial artist who shares the same interests and is willing to cultivate together! More importantly, it is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the chaos when all the martial artists are fighting each other.

Watching a ball game can lead to heated arguments and even physical fights, but this time it's a real martial arts battle!

"System, get ready, we're about to get to work!" After much deliberation, Mu Liuli decided that this was definitely a worthwhile deal.

Just casually spar with martial artists to get some rewards. This will not only enhance your strength and make you famous quickly, but also increase your affinity with the system. If you're lucky enough to level up while fighting, and advance all the way to the Golden Core Realm to fight Duan Mingyang, that would be a truly dramatic battle to become famous!

"Host, how should we deal with her?" The fluffy little thing had been waiting impatiently for a while. It curled up in its host's arms, licking its fur as it asked, "Are we really just going to watch her follow the plot, relying on humiliating others and doing bad things to get rewards and cheat her way to the finals?"

Jiang Chen slowly flipped through the script and said, "In order to accommodate Mu Liuli, who has not yet been able to advance to the third level of Qi Refining, the virus specially modified the rules of the martial arts tournament."

The original plot clearly stated that those below the Foundation Establishment realm were not allowed to participate in the elite competition, but now... even newly awakened martial artists can participate, so we don't need to wait for Duan Mingyang to deal with her.

"Huh? Is the host going to make a move?" The little white cat scratched the character card with its paw, a little confused. "Only Duan Mingyang is participating in the character card? You are still using the body of alchemist Feng Lingyu. Although your age meets the requirements, your place of origin does not match, and the original owner only knew alchemy and not martial arts."

Jiang Chen smiled but didn't say anything, pointing to the list with her finger.

The fluffy dumpling glanced at it and was immediately stunned. "Huh? Dr. Su Wenzhou?! How did he awaken as a martial artist? The martial artists who registered in Wuhai City represent Guannan Province?"

"The system processed Mu Liuli's identity information, still using the place of origin of Wuhai City, Guannan Province. Therefore, Mu Liuli's appearance on stage also represents Guannan Province. The arena competition will first be divided into regional preliminary rounds, and the shortlisted contestants will then represent their respective provinces to compete on stage according to their different realms."

Therefore, before stepping onto the arena, Mu Liuli and Dr. Su Wenzhou, both from Wuhai City in Guannan Province, will encounter each other first.

"Meow meow meow?" The fluffy ball of fur widened its eyes and whispered a reminder: "Host, a character card can't be used a second time. You can't enter Dr. Su's body again. Besides, Dr. Su only awakened a few days ago, right? His strength probably can't beat Mu Liuli, who only advanced to the second level of Qi Refining by consuming pills..."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen revealed a confident smile, "Little Bai, don't forget who I am now. An alchemist who can influence and change the rules of the competition through connections, I naturally have a way to help Dr. Su deal with Mu Liuli."

The little white cat rubbed its paws together expectantly and showered the kitten with compliments, "My host is the best! You definitely had a backup plan, right? You didn't give Mu Liuli a chance to jump around!"

"Of course, at the very least, I've blocked her path of trying to gain rewards by verbally humiliating and mocking other martial artists. Next, all you have to do is give Su Wenzhou a little push to fight Mu Liuli, and everything will fall into place naturally."

"Okay, meow! Leave the arranging the opponents to me!"

After the action plan was finalized by the individual and the system, the preliminary selection competition in Guannan Province soon followed.

The first match in the Wuhai City division has officially begun.

Inside the well-prepared sports arena, drums and firecrackers resounded, and crowds cheered and waved flags to support their favorite martial artists.

Mu Liuli held her competition card in her hand and squinted as she looked at the information of her randomly matched opponent on the big screen.

The next second she was stunned, "Holy crap?! Really?!"

The elegant and refined image of Dr. Su suddenly appeared on the opposite side of my head. Damn it, when did he awaken as a martial artist?

Thinking back to when she first encountered the sharp-tongued Su Wenzhou, Mu Liuli frowned slightly, a sense of foreboding creeping over her.

I didn't get a single benefit from him!

In this battle, I must make sure he's either dead or badly injured to vent my anger.

"Dr. Su, don't be nervous. You haven't been awakened for long, so just think of it as entering the realm of martial arts for the first time. Sparring and exchanging ideas will broaden your horizons," Jiang Chen said with a gentle smile, comforting Dr. Su from backstage.

The other party was clearly a little nervous, and a warm feeling welled up in my heart as I looked at this senior colleague who was practically a peer.

Although they hadn't known each other for long, he always felt a sense of familiarity with the alchemist Feng Lingyu, as if they were old friends. After getting to know each other better, Feng Lingyu would ask him questions about medicine and give him a lot of guidance on the properties of medicines. They hit it off immediately and became close friends who could talk about anything.

"I'm sorry to have embarrassed you. I impulsively decided to participate in the arena to test the results of my martial arts training, but I still felt a little timid when I got to the stage." Dr. Su's palms were sweaty. He glanced at the arena, which was about to end, and gave a self-deprecating laugh. "I guess I'll be knocked down just as quickly as I get up there."

Jiang Chen shook his head and smiled, "No, Dr. Su is well-liked and the martial arts skills she has obtained are very practical. After awakening, she has been practicing diligently. Although she has not yet officially entered the second level of Qi Refining, her strength is about the same."

Otherwise, I wouldn't have assigned you to this match against Mu Liuli, whose aura is unstable.

Upon hearing this familiar name, Dr. Su frowned slightly.

Although it wasn't a single person, the name's lethality instilled in him an instinctive aversion.

"It's obvious that she doesn't cultivate seriously and only barely advanced to the second level by consuming pills. If Dr. Su performs normally, she can definitely beat her. Oh, and remember one thing—the most important thing for a martial artist is to cultivate their mind. No matter how the opponent provokes you with their words, don't let your emotions get the better of you. Focus on the battle, and you will definitely succeed."

"Okay! Thank you for your kind words. I will try my best to win the first game of my life!" Familiar images flashed through his mind. Dr. Su seemed to find some feeling in the way the person who had "requisitioned" his body before responded.

"Mu Liuli! Go for it!"

"Dr. Su is the best!"

"The last game was really boring, this one is much better! The handsome men and beautiful women are pleasing to the eye no matter how you look at them."

"The famous Dr. Su has also awakened into a martial artist, and he looks even more handsome than before."

"The little girl is so pretty, it's a pity she had such an unlucky name."

"Although it's not the same person, I just can't bring myself to like them because of their names. No matter how pretty they are, I can't be a fan."

"Same here. Just seeing those three words reminds me of a vicious, wicked woman. It's really upsetting!"

"Oh, please don't say that. Our Wuhai City finally got rid of a cancer, let's not talk about those bad things, let's just enjoy the game..."

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Amid cheers from the crowd, the host announced the next match: Mu Liuli, a second-level Qi Refining cultivator, versus Su Wenzhou, a first-level Qi Refining cultivator.

"Huh? Aren't the arena matches divided according to ranking? Why are you arranging for Dr. Su to fight someone of a higher ranking? Isn't this bullying?"

"Yes, yes, how did the Martial Arts Alliance arrange this? A difference of just one level in cultivation makes a big difference in strength. Dr. Su is at a disadvantage!"

"It's also possible that Dr. Su is more powerful, while the other party is only at the second level and is relatively weak, after all, she is a delicate girl."

"The Martial Arts Alliance has strict rules for assigning opponents, so there shouldn't be any problem. Trust Dr. Su..."

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Upon hearing that there was a difference in strength between the two opponents, the audience immediately erupted in discussion.

The host quickly explained, "The preliminary rounds have a strict process for matching opponents. Although Mu Liuli is slightly higher in level, she has only recently advanced to level two and her aura is still weak. Theoretically, she is capable of competing with Dr. Su. The competition has experts present who will stop when the match is over, so everyone doesn't need to worry about safety."

Upon hearing the explanation, Jiang Chen, who was sitting in the VIP section, smiled slightly.

Many "boos" were heard from the audience.

Although the host's words were tactful, viewers who follow the martial arts world could hear the underlying meaning—Mu Liuli is all show and no substance, and most likely advanced through drug use, which is why she was matched with the recently awakened Doctor Su.

Before she even made her appearance, Mu Liuli was tricked by Jiang Chen, who secretly used some underhanded tactics.

"Damn it, is this how you make me lose face? Humph! Dr. Su, we're practically acquaintances, so why not skip the formalities and just defeat me in one move so I can save face?" Her face darkened as she heard the host's explanation backstage.

What's going on?

Isn't this blatantly insulting?

Just you wait and see, I'll shock you all!

As soon as she appeared on stage, the support was overwhelmingly in her favor, with almost everyone in the audience cheering for Dr. Su.

After both sides introduced themselves, the light shield was turned on and the competition officially began.

"Miss Mu, please!" Su Wenzhou took a deep breath and, adhering to the principle of ladies first, politely asked the other party to make the first move.

The other party spoke in a calm tone and with a sincere attitude, without overstepping any boundaries.

Upon hearing his words, Mu Liuli's eyes reddened slightly, and a hint of anger appeared on her face. "You're really looking down on me. Just because I'm a girl, do you have to belittle me like this?"

Dr. Su: ? ? ?

A moment of silence fell over both the stage and the audience, who looked at each other in bewilderment, wondering what had happened.

Seeing that the punching technique was indeed effective, Mu Liuli became even more indignant and said, "Men and women are equal, and we are both martial artists, so we should be fair and equal. Knowing that my level is higher than yours, you still pretended to let me make the first move in front of so many people."

Is this like preparing an escape route for yourself before the competition even starts?

"If I take action and you fall, it will become me bullying the weak and you being the victim. Dr. Su, do you really want me, a young woman, to bear this kind of infamy?"