Chương 34: Unrivaled Under Heaven, Unrivaled in the World

The final match footage was simultaneously broadcast to various locations throughout Xinhai City.

Lin Shuxuan's comical running posture was witnessed by all the citizens.

Staggering and writhing like a snake, it looked particularly dazzling and awkward.

"Hmph, I knew it. This kind of person can't do anything on his own. He can't even run."

"This is the first time in all these years that Xinhai City has had such a weak contestant in the finals. It's a disgrace!"

"Fortunately, he'll soon be eliminated by a true genius, and I can't wait."

"I heard there's some inside story; Lin Shuxuan is the pre-selected New Seven Seas. Could it be true?"

"How could that be? People from other cities are watching today... But if that's really the case, our Xinhai City will be laughed at to death."

......

Principal He of Yinshan Middle School stared at Lin Shuxuan's posture on the screen.

He was secretly delighted.

Thanks to his foresight in drawing a line between himself and Lin Shuxuan in advance, Lin Shuxuan's reputation was extremely poor, but his influence on the school was minimal.

To all the past principals of Yinshan Middle School, I, He, have lived up to your trust! I have expelled those who could tarnish the school's reputation.

"Hey, Lao He, the students taught at your Yinshan Middle School are far too lazy. This kind of behavior is damaging to the school's reputation."

The principal, with his silver braids, made a sarcastic remark.

"Lin Shuxuan is a liberal arts student, and everything he did in the martial arts competition has nothing to do with our school."

Principal He distanced himself from Lin Shuxuan, while admiring his own quick thinking.

......

However, some strong-willed individuals hold different opinions.

Within the circle centered around Guan Yunyang, Qin Feng let out a soft exclamation.

"Dragon Fist Deceptive Steps?"

Guan Yunyang nodded. As a martial arts expert who had been immersed in martial arts for many years, he could tell at a glance that Lin Shuxuan's footwork, though seemingly chaotic, actually followed a set pattern.

Dragon Fist is hailed as the Federation's number one weapon of slaughter, and it's not just about fist techniques; footwork is also a key element of its essence.

Shaped like a dragon or snake, it is incredibly agile and strangely difficult to discern.

Lin Shuxuan broke down the essence of Dragon Fist Deceptive Steps into ordinary running postures to reduce physical exertion.

This single step alone demonstrates that Lin Shuxuan's understanding of Dragon Fist is already quite remarkable.

Applying knowledge flexibly is something most people can't do.

Although he praised it verbally, Qin Feng still shook his head inwardly, as it was far from being tempting.

What Lin Shuxuan did, most talented martial arts students could do, but it was simply unnecessary.

......

At home, Chen Yi kept her eyes glued to the television.

He was worried that Lin Shuxuan might get hurt.

"Li Ping, it's already great that you were able to participate in the competition. It's a little embarrassing, but it doesn't really matter."

The tone appears to be complimentary, but it is actually derogatory and sarcastic.

Chen Yi glanced at Aunt Yang who was speaking.

She remembered this woman; for a while, she came to her house every day and acted bossy.

But Chen Yi was still grateful to her, because if it weren't for the money that Aunt Yang had lent her, her brother Shuxuan wouldn't have been able to attend a private high school.

"My child is not very promising," the aunt, who had already seen the news this week, echoed sheepishly.

"No, that's not true!"

Chen Yi retorted loudly!

"It's already amazing that my brother can even participate in the competition! Why don't you guys try it yourselves?"

Aunt Yang looked a little embarrassed.

"Hey, you kid."

......

Inside the venue.

Lin Shuxuan adjusted his posture.

The Dragon Fist Heart Sutra includes both fist techniques and footwork, and the key points of the footwork can be integrated into the body's everyday movements.

Although the running posture is awkward, it will save more energy.

These are insights gained from learning Dragon Fist.

He did not immediately head to the location of the power armor.

If the speculation is true, Wang Xing may be lying in wait at that coordinate. If he goes there directly, it would be tantamount to walking into a trap.

For all the other martial arts students participating, the real stage was on that tall tower in the center of the city.

But he's different. The coordinates of his power armor are the location he chose for the finals, where he will defeat Wang Xing.

Deploy a large number of equipment and items on the outskirts of the city; collect enough trump cards before arriving at the battlefield.

Lin Shuxuan stopped and looked around.

This is the outskirts of Xinhai City. On the flat, green grass, the plants are rugged and robust, and occasionally small animals dart across at great speed.

The distant sound of the ocean waves could be heard faintly, and the outline of the forward base could be vaguely seen at the edge of the horizon.

Looking back, one sees a continuous city wall, guarding the tall towers in the city center.

Fortunately, it is close to the city, so the ecological impact is minimal.

Otherwise, encountering even slightly aggressive small animals could be a life-or-death situation.

He saw a raised mound of earth, and excitedly rushed over to dig it up.

"My trump card is about to be upgraded by 1..." Lin Shuxuan carefully turned over the mound of soil, but a stench overwhelmed his excitement.

Damn it, who left this here? If I catch you, you're dead...

Upon seeing this, the citizens cheered:

"Hahaha, that's hilarious! He deserved it!"

"I hereby declare this to be the New Sea City Joke of the Year."

"Heaven has eyes; evil will be punished."

In the stands, Shang Keyan, whose face was blurred, and her mother Gong Shuang smiled.

They had heard of similar blunders before, but this was the first time they had witnessed one in person.

The city usually cleans up the venue before the match, so it's just that there were animals living around Lin Shuxuan's respawn point, so he was unlucky.

"Guan Yunyang, was this also part of your calculations?"

Gong Yuan crossed his arms.

"You've spared no expense in nurturing this young man, just to provide a few laughs during the competition?"

He paused, his usually stern expression softening.

"I have to admit, it is indeed very funny."

"It was my oversight that I didn't tell him how to identify the supplies, but according to the plan, he should be at the power armor's coordinates by now."

Guan Yunyang's smile remained unchanged, his raised eyebrows and radiant expression seemingly declaring that everything was under control.

Gong Yuan's expression returned to its coldness, and he sneered:

"Do you think I'm stupid? I've seen what's been going on these past few days. Someone's not happy with your offer; you're not the only one who knows the coordinates, guess who else is there?"

"In the worst-case scenario, Lin Shuxuan will face a formidable opponent who is fully prepared when he arrives."

Guan Yunyang smiled but remained silent.

......

Principal He once again marveled at his foresight, saying only one thing regardless of how others ridiculed him.

"Lin Shuxuan is a liberal arts student, and all his actions in martial arts competitions have nothing to do with the school."

at home.

Chen Yi jumped up.

"This is a conspiracy! It's a conspiracy! The organizers must be deliberately targeting my brother."

Auntie couldn't stand it anymore. Chen Yi's favoritism was too obvious. Anyone with eyes could see how Lin Shuxuan got into the finals.

Finding something like this is just bad luck.

"Oh my, don't you know how your brother got into the competition? And you're talking about rigging it? I think the biggest rigging is..."

Aunt Yang didn't say anything more, but glanced at Chen Yi.

The sister, blushing furiously, sat down, wishing she had a keyboard nearby.

The aunt couldn't bear to see her daughter being bullied, and immediately exchanged glances with Aunt Yang.

......

TFboys' Lin Shuxuan added 1 to his trump card.

He searched as he approached the coordinates of the powered armor.

He suddenly slowed his breathing when he reached an area covered with bushes.

This location is approximately 400 meters from the coordinates, while a martial artist of Wang Xing's level can sense objects at a distance of 200 meters.

He is likely to patrol in a circular pattern, so it is necessary to conceal yourself at a distance of 400 meters.

Using the grass and bushes for cover, Lin Shuxuan moved towards the coordinates little by little.

At first glance, this area appears no different from the other areas, but it is known that this is where the power armor is buried.

Therefore, Lin Shuxuan was able to see some of the tricks of the trade.

The positions of the shrubs seem to follow a certain pattern.

They appear to be points on a coordinate system, and all the points can be integrated into a single formula.

The key to the power armor is the solution to the formula.

What an interesting and ingenious idea! The competition truly gives participants the means to win against stronger opponents... Lin Shuxuan sighed inwardly.

390 m.

380 m.

Everything was as quiet as before, with only the soft calls of animals and the distant sound of waves.

But Lin Shuxuan was certain that Wang Xing was here.

Although he couldn't sense anything unusual, he was convinced that as long as he made a sound, Wang Xing would appear in front of him in an instant.

Indeed, Wang Xing's strength was negligible compared to Ye Lingyue's; he would be defeated in just one move.

However, Lin Shuxuan was not so ignorant as to mistake Ye Lingyue's strength for his own.

Jiang Yu, with his formidable fighting prowess, was easily bullied by Wang Xing, who treated him like a toy.

High-level martial artists must be respected.

350 m.

340 m.

Lin Shuxuan memorized the route before him and then closed his eyes.

He remembered that when he was in the ecological zone, his gaze caught Mu Ning's attention, and the other party only responded with a glance.

It almost blinded him.

A martial artist has an exceptionally keen sense of perception of gazes, and he absolutely cannot afford to accidentally see Wang Xing.

After losing his sight, Lin Shuxuan moved even more slowly.

300 m.

295 m.

290 m.

His body swung forward, tick by tick, like a rusty clock.

Lin Shuxuan dared to do this because he had two things to rely on.

First, Wang Xing didn't know that he knew Wang Xing would come here.

Perhaps in the original plan, Wang Xing only needed to wait quietly here, and Lin Shuxuan would stride over and be defeated by him.

Secondly, Wang Xing is a powerhouse with a life energy level of 25, while he is only at level 3.

The confidence that advanced martial artists have in their own perception actually became Lin Shuxuan's capital for infiltration.

This is what is known as "the darkest place is under the lamp."

The other party would never have imagined that he would dare to sneak up on them right in front of them.

205 m.

200 m.

This is the limit of Wang Xing's perception.

Lin Shuxuan quietly circulated the Dragon Fist Heart Sutra, his energy wrapping around his heart and slowing its beating.

A sudden, intense feeling of suffocation washed over me, and my limbs nearly came off my body.

Damn it... Jotaro ruined me!... Lin Shuxuan seemed to be holding his breath underwater.

Using the remaining strength in his body, he carefully moved forward.

This scene has left many citizens puzzled.

"What is this lunatic doing now? There's nobody around him."

"They're just putting on a show again. They know they can't advance, so they want to give everyone some laughs."

"Please, please, please don't believe this is a conspiracy. If someone like this becomes one of the Seven New Seas, we'll be laughed to death by the people of He Ning City."

Gong Yuan's expression shifted slightly.

"He knew there were people nearby? Did you tell him?"

Guan Yunyang shook his head and did not answer.

"I have to admit, the boy you recommended is quite interesting."

"Meticulous, ruthless, and resourceful."

"If my cultivation level were high enough, I could definitely cause a stir in the Federation, but what a pity..."

Gong Yuan looked regretful.

At that very moment, on the New Pearl of the Sea, everyone's gaze turned to the same spot.

Elevator switch.

Ye Lingyue has arrived.

"Speaking of which, with your stepson being so strong, shouldn't you have had her supporting Lin Shuxuan from the sidelines? Why are you in such a sorry state now, resorting to all sorts of underhanded tactics?"

Gong Yuan asked curiously.

Guan Yunyang said helplessly, "She doesn't know the way, there's not much we can do. It's just that this tower is tall enough, otherwise she probably wouldn't be able to get here."

"..."

130 m.

125 m.

Instantly, alarm bells rang in his mind, and an undeniable chill enveloped his right arm and even the right side of his body, as if he had been suddenly immersed in icy water in winter.

In an instant, he activated the Dragon Fist Heart Sutra.

Like a cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the energy caused the normally calm heart to beat violently, far more violently than normal.

My heart was beating rapidly, exceeding 200 beats per minute, and I felt a surge of energy with my blood.

Lin Shuxuan shot towards the coordinates like an arrow released from a bow.

At his current speed, he can reach 125 meters in nine seconds. Thanks to the nutrition and training he has received during this period, his physical fitness has surpassed that of Usain Bolt in his previous life.

The chill turned into scorching heat, as if a volcano were erupting nearby, and a huge sonic boom exploded in my ears.

Lin Shuxuan crushed the pink ball in his pocket.

The air was thick with smoke and dust, and it stung noticeably when it scraped against the skin.

These are the "hidden weapons" he found. They were originally intended for throwing, to obscure vision and limit a martial artist's senses.

But Lin Shuxuan knew that with his accuracy, hitting Wang Xing was a pipe dream, so he simply detonated it in his hand.

His right hand, splattered with blood from the explosion, did not hesitate, using the dust as cover to dodge the fatal punch.

The force of that punch plowed a five-meter-long groove in the ground. If it had landed, it might have shattered Lin Shuxuan into pieces!

A young man with fiery red hair appeared and disappeared in the smoke.

Wang Xing's face was ashen, and he stomped his feet on the ground, raising a cloud of dust.

With a loud sonic boom, he unleashed another powerful punch at Lin Shuxuan!

But just as the blow was about to hit, Lin Shuxuan's body twisted strangely.

A punch that should have landed landed only hit air.

Dragon Fist Deceptive Steps.

Lin Shuxuan's martial arts cultivation was only enough to drive this once, thanks to the impression he left on the field in the previous competition that he had no foundation.

He dodged Wang Xing's attack by taking advantage of the situation.

Taking advantage of the fact that his opponent's old strength had not yet dissipated and his new strength had not yet risen, he continued to rush towards the coordinates.

The terror in Wang Xing's heart suddenly exploded!

If it's truly an inside story, then he'll still be the seventh person in the new sea in name only. But if he, with a life energy level of 25, is being played by a newcomer who's practically a blank slate...

Then his reputation will be completely ruined!

Pushing his technique to its limit, Wang Xing unleashed another powerful punch. This time, even if Lin Shuxuan had mastered the Dragon Fist and Deceptive Steps to their fullest extent, he would still be unable to dodge it.

boom!

It hit the mark.

But Wang Xing's expression changed drastically; the feel of it was too strange!

Lin Shuxuan coughed up blood and flew backward, but laughed arrogantly in mid-air.

You didn't expect this, did you? This is exactly my escape route!... Lin Shuxuan's inner soft armor turned into dust, and he landed right at the coordinates.

Enter the password quickly.

A silver-white briefcase with a sleek, technologically advanced design appeared in Lin Shuxuan's hands.

The entire room fell silent.

"Not bad, this is interesting. I have to admit, Guan Yunyang, I underestimated him."

Gong Yuan nodded in approval. This was a textbook example of the weak defeating the strong. What the Federation needed was not a brave but reckless warrior, but a true strongman who could utilize and calculate everything!

"I think that compared to this mindset, cultivation level isn't that important. After the competition, I will..."

Gong Yuan was speaking when his expression suddenly froze.

Inside the arena, Wang Xing stared at Lin Shuxuan, his resentful expression suddenly crumbling.

Power armor allows ordinary people to fight against alien beasts, and the combat power boost is terrifying. The difference between flesh and blood and steel is like heaven and earth.

He is no match for him.

Wang Xing looked dejected and turned to leave, as there was no point in staying any longer.

Lin Shuxuan closed his eyes and took a deep breath, then opened them.

Looking at Wang Xing who was about to leave.

With a gentle flick.

This suit of armor, powerful enough to allow an ordinary fighter to defeat a strong martial artist, landed right at Wang Xing's feet.

"Wang Xing, put it on, and then I'll kill you."

Lin Shuxuan said this calmly.