Villains: Starting with the Landlady

"What's wrong, Leopard? I think Li Hao is pretty good too. Let Ling Yun participate in the finals in top condition. I guess Wang Lei will try his best to leave Tom with scars, right?"

Ji Guorong smiled broadly, not finding anything amiss at all.

"That's the point!" Ouyang Bao said irritably. "This Li Hao is a bad guy too. Don't forget, tomorrow is not only the final, but also the third place will be decided in the morning. A Li Hao at his peak and Wang Lei who is likely seriously injured... Isn't it obvious who will get third place?"

"Hahaha." Ji Guorong laughed heartily.

As expected, Wang Lei knew he was no match for Tom, but he still beat Tom so badly that Tom's blood boiled and he surrendered just as his opponent was about to unleash a deadly attack, which made Tom so angry that he almost vomited blood.

After winning the game, Tom took the microphone from the host, Rehon, and shouted to the audience in his native language.

"Ling Yun, I'm going to show you what a true powerhouse and a true champion are tomorrow afternoon!"

The pre-match shout-out stirred up everyone's emotions again. After he left the stage, the dance performances from various countries began, and most of the audience stayed to watch the delightful show, making their ticket money worthwhile.

"Brother Ling, this Tom is too arrogant!" Ji Wei threw a few punches in the air, "He beat Sister Ouyang up like that, that damn bastard!"

“Aside from that last kick, Tom’s actions were all within reason.” Ling Yun put his arm around her waist. “Although he was ruthless, it was an international competition after all. He was the only representative from their country, and if he didn’t go all out, he would be a laughing stock if he was eliminated. But that last kick was purely revenge, and it also shows that this person has a bad character. This is also a manifestation of many national masters who are not worthy of their positions. They never cultivate their talents and always show off their sharpness.”

"I don't care about anything else, Brother Ling, you have to beat him up like a pig's head!"

"Ah."

Ling Yun smiled and kissed her. If Tom were to fight him for real, without any gimmicks, he would spare his life. However, if he also committed fouls like Kenjiro Hikawa, then he would have to be ruthless.

After resting for a night, Ji Wei obediently did not disturb him.

Ling Yun didn't go in the morning. Li Hao and Wang Lei were evenly matched to begin with, and now one of them is injured. Needless to say, their performance is predictable.

In the afternoon, Lingyun rushed to the stadium and stood face to face with Tom amidst the attention of everyone.

"Ling Yun, I'll show you what cruelty is! Your sneak attack is nothing to me!"

These words were translated by Ling Yun from his native language, and the original words contained a few "F**K"s, making them somewhat offensive.

After fully engaging the audience, Lei Hong announced the start of the competition.

The air seemed to freeze. Tom yelled and ran towards Lingyun, kicking him right away!

As Ling Yun easily dodged his whip kick, he used his X-ray vision to see a tiny needle on his thigh—exactly the same as the one on Xiao Baga!

The case is solved. This technology that can instantly elevate a person's spiritual level must have been developed in the United States.

Ling Yun used his palm as a blade, almost crushing his attack and sending him flying several meters away.

Tom got up immediately after falling, his strong physique making him almost oblivious to the injuries caused by the fall. However, Ling Yun seemed to be deliberately toying with him, keeping him lying on the ground without finishing him off or killing him.

"F**K!"

Tom got angry and roared as he attacked. Although his punches and kicks were fast and dense and seemed to have no rules, they sealed off Ling Yun's vital points.

But Ling Yun's strength and vision far surpassed his. Later, he didn't even use his palm, but instead used his index and middle fingers together, easily blocking his attack with just two fingers.

Everyone gradually realized that this was not the evenly matched contest they had expected, but rather an adult beating a child!

Tom grew increasingly desperate as he fought, and finally, with a heavy heart, he glanced at his thigh. Although the potion could allow him to break through the limits of the human body, and even touch that legendary half-step threshold, what would the price be? A regression in cultivation level, a decline in vital energy, and he would never be able to advance any further in this lifetime.

He is still very young, only 30 years old. It is entirely possible that he can reach the half-step "seeing the gods without decay" by the age of 40. If he then studies hard in the rest of his life, it is not impossible for him to truly become a "god" in his lifetime!

Once he becomes a "god", his blood will be studied by the United States to mass-produce powerful super soldiers!

However, if he loses the game, the military's sponsorship of him will stop, and he will lose face as the hegemonic country, which will also mean the end of his good days after returning home.

All this thought was fleeting. Seeing Ling Yun's imposing gait and the cat-and-mouse expression on his face, Tom gritted his teeth and slapped his thigh.

Since Ling Yun already knew about his scheme, would he let him continue?

will not!

Ling Yun reacted almost instantly, sending a golden blade of light towards his arm and shattering it!

Tom roared as he looked at his limp, numb arm. A chill ran down his spine. Just as he was about to raise his hands in surrender, Ling Yun grabbed his cheek, silencing him.

"Shh!"

Ling Yun raised his index finger to his lips, then exerted force with his arm!

Click!

Tom's face was crushed in half!

This didn't kill him instantly; blood splattered everywhere. Ling Yun took a few steps back, avoiding the gushing blood and Tom's painful cries.

"Referee, you can announce the result now, I think it's obvious."

Ling Yun smiled modestly, but that smile contrasted sharply with Tom behind him, who wanted to scream but couldn't make a loud sound, sending chills down the spines of countless people who saw it.

"The champion of the 3rd Global Martial Arts Competition is—Ling Yun!"

Lei Hong shouted, and the entire arena erupted once more. Everyone redefined Ling Yun's image; he was no longer the refined gentleman, but a ruthless killing machine!

However, when the medical staff arrived, Ling Yun stopped them, pointing to Tom's thigh and saying, "When I was sparring with him just now, I noticed something was wrong with him here."

"Please check carefully!"

The medical staff at the scene were somewhat skeptical, but they still tore open his pants and saw the tiny syringe.

This has caused a huge uproar. Previously, a syringe was also found on Kenjiro Hikawa's thigh, but there was no liquid residue, and he was eliminated, so no accurate results were given.

But now the same syringe has appeared on Tom, and even the masters on the judging panel are saying strongly that the truth must be found out.

The American representative slunk away to avoid becoming the target of public criticism.

Chapter 161 One Night at the Ji Family

After winning the competition, Ling Yun remained calm and composed, as relaxed as if he were drinking water.

He didn't need to worry about the rest. He could punish those who needed to be punished and award those who needed to be awarded. After the process was completed, he went out with everyone to have a celebratory banquet.

"Thank you, Ling Yun, for standing up for me!"

Ouyang Jie took the initiative to walk over with a wine glass. At this moment, when she looked at Ling Yun, her eyes showed not only gratitude and admiration, but also a hint of deeply hidden joy, as if she was expecting something.

"Honey, are you happy?"

Ling Yun and Ouyang Jie were some distance from the crowd, so no one else heard their private conversation.

"Don't shout in front of so many people..." Ouyang Jie was unusually shy.

Seeing that there were many people around and quite a few reporters following them, Ling Yun could only lightly clink glasses with her before pulling her to the restroom.

Back at the Ji family's table, Ji Wei came over with a grin.

"Brother Ling, I'll come find you tonight... tonight!" Ji Wei whispered in his ear, and Ling Yun nodded with a smile.

After returning home, Ling Yun took a shower, packed his luggage, and prepared to leave tomorrow. Eight days had already passed, and he could stay for a total of ten days plus an extra day, which meant he only had three days left. He decided to go out and travel.

Because of his top-tier luck, coupled with his passive skill that naturally attracts the "protagonist," he might have a higher chance of encountering a chosen one if he goes out for a stroll.

Just as he was leaning against the bed playing on his phone, there was a knock on the door.

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As dawn broke, Ling Yun looked at the sleeping Ji Wei, gently kissed her forehead, then jumped out of the window and disappeared into the dim dawn.

He told both girls that he was leaving for a while and promised to return within two months, and that once he came back, he wouldn't keep them waiting any longer.

He went to the train station and, without making a specific choice, simply bought a train ticket to T City.

On the eve of the train's arrival, Lingyun went to a nearby convenience store and saw a book that was both familiar and unfamiliar.

My *fight.

This book is absolutely forbidden in his main world. That warmonger sounded the prelude to a world war and ultimately committed suicide before his defeat. His book is naturally considered a relic of the devil, and although it has been printed, it is not allowed to be sold in most countries.

He was surprised to find this book in the world. He bought it with great interest and started reading it after getting on the bus.

However, he only read a few pages before losing interest and slowly falling asleep.

A few rows behind him, a short man was silently watching him. He had also just bought his ticket, and had only done so after seeing Ling Yun buy it.

In the afternoon, Lingyun arrived at the station and got off the train with her backpack.

Master, the "protagonist" of this world has appeared!

"Yes, I know, I can feel his presence."

Ling Yun silently squeezed into the crowd, and the short man quickly followed after him.

When the man arrived at a secluded alley, he discovered that Ling Yun had disappeared. He was faced with a dead end, and there were no other pedestrians around.

Just as he was about to turn around and leave, Ling Yun appeared behind him and threw the package on the ground.

"Not bad, you can actually keep up with me. Your strength has probably reached the threshold of that level, right?"

Ling Yun looked at the man in front of her. He was unremarkable in appearance, about 165 cm tall, and his fists were covered in calluses, clearly indicating that he had not used any medicinal herbs to soak and maintain them.

Name: Chen Fan

【Age: 35】

[Protagonist's Fate: A flamboyant, fearless, and martial arts fanatic. Both his parents died fighting in underground boxing matches, instilling in him a fierce spirit from a young age, treating every duel as a life-or-death struggle. His extraordinary comprehension led to rapid progress in his cultivation, reaching the threshold of "Indestructible Godhood" at the age of 35. Later, after killing several masters of internal energy in a fight, he was captured by the Dragon Kingdom authorities and fled. On the brink of death, he broke through his cultivation level, becoming the first person in recent years to achieve "Indestructible Godhood"! Special Ability: Extraordinary Comprehension]

[Recent opportunity: Enlightened by the brink of death, I attained enlightenment and successfully advanced to the level of "Undying Godhood".]

【Luck: 1200】

[Combat Strength: B]

[Affection level: Neutral]

After seeing his combat strength, Ling Yun knew that this guy should have reached the half-step threshold, and this recent opportunity was very likely achieved during his entanglement with him!

"I am a martial arts enthusiast, and I have come here specifically to seek guidance from the champion on traditional Chinese martial arts!"

Chen Fan grinned menacingly, clasping his hands together, but not with his left palm and right fist; rather, he used his right palm and left fist, the kind used during funerals.

"Why are you looking for me? You have so many masters of internal energy, why don't you challenge them, but instead seek out me for a duel in private?"

“I’ve already tried them all, they’re nothing special. Only you…” Chen Fan licked his lips, “I saw it on TV. You and I are both stuck at this threshold, that’s what makes us evenly matched opponents!”

"Then why don't you participate in the competition?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Fan was taken aback, then squinted and said, "I can't register, and besides, there are too many rules for the competition."

Unable to register?

Ling Yun stared at Chen Fan for a moment, and quickly remembered that Chen Fan was the fugitive murderer in the news report! He didn't know how Chen Fan got a train ticket and followed them here. It was really amazing. No wonder he was the "protagonist".

"Mr. Ling, we must now determine who is superior and who is inferior, and we must also decide who lives and who dies!"

Hearing these somewhat familiar lines, Ling Yun smiled slightly, stretched his neck, and clenched his fists: "Then please!"

In this world, killing a fugitive is no crime at all; he can kill without fear.

Hearing that Ling Yun wasn't as rigid as the previous masters who insisted on stopping short of a fight, but instead agreed with his words about a life-or-death struggle, Chen Fan laughed heartily, got into a fighting stance, and charged forward!

Ling Yun could naturally take out a gun from his spatial storage and fire a burst at him, showing him what it means to be fast and accurate from seven paces away!

However, he lacks practical combat experience and has only fought opponents who are inferior to him. He possesses the "Meteor Blade Technique," which must not be wasted!

Once the two truly clashed, although his apparent combat strength was B, he was significantly stronger than Chen Fan, who was of the same level. Especially with the enhancement of his abilities such as X-ray vision, he completely anticipated his opponent's moves, making it impossible for Chen Fan to even touch the hem of his clothes!

Chen Fan quickly realized the problem and simply abandoned all defenses, hoping to find a sliver of opportunity between life and death.

After swatting away his tiger claws, Ling Yun chopped down directly at his head, not intending to give him a chance to break through!

Chapter 162 The Path of a Martial Arts Fanatic

As he delivered a powerful palm strike, a blur of motion flashed before Chen Fan's eyes.

His world seemed to vanish in an instant, transforming into countless colors and points of light, with the particles that make up all matter in the world seemingly right before his eyes.

Seeing the blood spilling from his head, Ling Yun slashed at his neck, breaking his throat and sending him flying backward.

Looking at Chen Fan lying on the ground, barely breathing, Ling Yun frowned slightly, realizing that things were not so simple. Logically speaking, this person should be dead, but now something was starting to go wrong.

"Haha, that's it, that's it!"

Chen Fan suddenly wobbled to his feet, golden light gradually emanating from his body.