Chương 46: A Shocking Reversal

A little earlier.

A two-story house nestled among greenery, with a spacious and bright living room and soft sofas.

Tang Hao leaned back on the sofa and sipped the juice in front of him.

Thanks to the Tang family's privileged status, he had a villa as his dormitory at the military academy, so he didn't have to sleep in a four-person dormitory like ordinary students.

"This is Lin Shuxuan's information."

He projected the data onto a screen in the center of the living room.

Lin Shuxuan; Life Energy Level: 30; Main Cultivation Technique: Dragon Fist Heart Sutra In addition, there are the matches Lin Shuxuan registered for, as well as the landing points of his team.

This is blatant cheating. The number of matches is one thing, but the landing points for each team are deployed by the shuttle. Logically, even the participating teams themselves should not know this before the start of the competition.

But this information, which should have been kept secret, was blatantly displayed on Tang Hao's screen.

"Is it really necessary, Brother Tang Hao?"

A young man who looked three or four parts like him complained.

"This information cost us 300, 000 yuan outside the venue. I spent all my New Year's money from last year, and it also gave them leverage against me for no reason..."

Tang Hao simply interrupted.

"The terrain inside the arena is complex, and setting up an ambush in advance will give us a great advantage. Don't forget, Ye Lingyue is also in his team... As for incriminating evidence, don't all the members of the nine clans of the Federation do the same thing?"

"In addition, I also applied for a loan from my family's organization and went into battle wearing power armor, aiming to crush Lin Shuxuan directly."

Tang Hao spoke casually, but the young man in front of him felt a pang of heartache.

"Student loans, it'll take a long time to pay them back after graduation..."

"and."

"Brother Tang Hao, didn't you say Lin Shuxuan won the championship by cheating?"

Tang Hao sighed, too lazy to answer, got up and walked to the living room window, and after a long while explained:

"I made that up. I just wanted to provoke Lin Shuxuan and get him to fight on campus so I could probably get him expelled."

"His personality is arrogant. If Li Rufeng hadn't interfered, we would have had a lot more room to maneuver."

Tang Haozai had watched the replays of the Xinhai Martial Arts Competition many times and was very familiar with the upper limit of Lin Shuxuan's strength.

A powerhouse in the Transcendent Realm wearing power armor should be strong enough to defeat him, after all, I am much stronger than someone like Mu Ning.

The reflection in the living room glass makes the heterochromatic eyes appear to twitch.

Thanks to the bloodline of the Tang family, he forcibly absorbed the heart of the 'Thunder Ape' when his life energy level was only 20, becoming the 'Thunder Apostle'.

He narrowly escaped death.

However, the benefits are also enormous. Thanks to the support of the Dao path, not only does his martial arts level improve by leaps and bounds, but his combat power also far surpasses that of his peers.

He quickly rose to become a leading figure among the younger generation of the Tang family.

Whether Lin Shuxuan cheated or not is irrelevant; what matters is that, thanks to this public opinion, he was able to permanently tarnish Lin Shuxuan's reputation.

Lin Shuxuan insulted the Tang family's reputation, so he retaliated a thousandfold—it was perfectly fair!

They bribed Lin Shuxuan's team to find out their location and advanced the Tang family's investment to enhance their combat strength.

His methods were indeed despicable, but so what? The result is the only thing that matters.

Brother, I will definitely protect your reputation after your death... Tang Hao felt relieved thinking about Lin Shuxuan's impotent rage a few days later.

Despicable behavior is merely an excuse for the weak to curse the victors. The Federal Military Academy does not despise despicable behavior; it only eliminates the weak!

......

"Lin Shuxuan! You are despicable and shameless! Who, who leaked my advance route?"

Lin Shuxuan looked down at Tang Hao with quiet disdain, watching him rage in a fit of impotence.

This is a small valley surrounded by rocks and vegetation. Tang Hao and his two companions are in a low-lying area, surrounded by traps set by Lin Shuxuan in advance.

Landmines that trigger conductive fog, EMP electromagnetic pulses that disable electronic devices, and mine-hunting cages buried deep underground pose a significant threat to martial arts masters who employ lightning-based techniques.

This is a place of certain death.

Thanks to his [Future Vision], he was able to know the location of his duel with Tang Hao in advance.

Naturally, arrangements can be made in advance.

In Teamfight Tactics, Future Vision is only moderately strong and requires the use of Nimbus Cloak; however, in reality, it's like a bug, allowing him to freely purchase a large number of traps to gain an advantage for himself.

Thinking this to himself, he naturally had to change his words on the surface.

"Is it so hard to guess your route, Tang Hao? Our IQs are not even in the same league. All your thoughts are written all over your face."

"Isn't this a bit too ridiculous?" Lin Shuxuan thought to himself.

But Tang Hao's expression gradually became serious, clearly believing it to some extent; spending money outside the arena could only buy the opponent's landing point, but the route of advancement was something only he knew.

The fact that Lin Shuxuan was able to ambush him at the right location only proves that the opponent's strategy was indeed superior to his.

It couldn't have been a lucky coincidence that they were lying in ambush.

These traps are expensive, especially the mine-hunting cages, which are difficult to install and need to be buried deep underground in advance. No one would arrange it this way without absolute certainty.

His tactical strategy was indeed seen through.

Tang Hao sighed softly as he looked at his two teammates who had already lost consciousness.

"I've lost, Lin Shuxuan. Take the supplies you brought in."

His heart was bleeding with worry. The power armor was expensive, costing a full 4000 credits to purchase, and wearing it into the arena was already an extremely extravagant act.

Because the power armor would be of little use in his subsequent military academy career, he originally intended to rent it out, but since he lost to Lin Shuxuan here, he would have to give away the entire suit.

Losing 4000 credits multiplied by 3 at the start of the game is a painful loss for him.

With the Tang family as a backer, there's no need to worry about falling into the elimination zone. However, this means the loan repayments after graduation will be astronomical.

Tang Hao felt as uncomfortable as if he had swallowed a fly. If he had ever played a game called Delta Force, he would understand what it felt like to be possessed while wearing six sets of armor in an ordinary room.

The massive investment failed before they even had a chance to confront Lin Shuxuan.

They even gave away all their loans to others to benefit them.

Tang Hao, who had watched countless films, was now deeply resonating with her incompetent husband.

But Lin Shuxuan waved his hand.

"We won just like that, how am I supposed to clear my name?"

He commanded Hai Lanlan to end the domain, and the feeling of power riding the waves quickly faded; that was the domain blessing from [Water Pact Walker].

After deactivating the traps in the arena, Tang Hao stood up again, moving his muscles and joints in disbelief.

"Are you crazy? I've watched your final match video carefully. How can you beat me without understanding the Daotu?"

"Stop talking nonsense and start fighting. I've been cyberbullied for a month."

Tang Hao nodded upon hearing this, and then looked for an opportunity to escape. Fighting again now would be pointless, so it was better to retreat and preserve his equipment.

With one foot planted firmly on the ground like a rivet, and his body hanging sideways like a monkey swinging its arms, this was the starting stance of his martial arts technique.

He used harsh words to confuse people while simultaneously looking for an opportunity to escape:

"Then I will fight you with all my might!"

Lin Shuxuan nodded, "That's right, a full-force battle."

After saying that, he put his hands behind his back.

Tang Hao's face contorted in a rage as he roared, banishing the thought of escape from his mind.

......

As it turns out, Lin Shuxuan's current strength no longer allows him to act so arrogantly.

He was familiar with the [Lightning Apostle] skill. The passive skill could increase overall resistance, with lightning resistance being the highest. There were also three active skills.

[Overload]: Pushes the body to its limits, greatly enhancing combat power, and then enters a weakened state.

【Lightning Attraction】: A ranged attack method that draws in lightning elements in the air.

【Raikage】: Possesses hallucinogenic effects, generating additional afterimages in the opponent's eyes.

In particular, Tang Hao's fist techniques subtly conveyed a sense of unwavering determination and a do-or-die spirit.

She's a bit better than Mu Ning was back then.

Even with Lin Shuxuan's twenty years of martial arts cultivation and superior understanding, he was unable to fully comprehend his moves and techniques in a short time.

The Federation is indeed a place where hidden talents abound and heroes emerge in great numbers... Lin Shuxuan sighed softly.

"I'm still too weak."

On the other side, Tang Hao, whose armor was seven or eight tenths gone, whose body was tattered, and whose cheeks were swollen and red, was so angry that he vomited blood.

He couldn't understand it at all. Lin Shuxuan hadn't even absorbed the alien beast's body yet, so his life energy level should only be 30, and his combat power couldn't improve at all.

How could he have become so much stronger?!

He was self-aware; wearing his armor, his combat power was definitely superior to Mu Ning's back then.

Could it be...?

An unbelievable thought flashed through Tang Hao's mind: Was he deliberately beaten so badly in the New Sea Tournament just to play the victim in front of Yu Xin?

This kid is incredibly cunning!

Lin Shuxuan scrutinized Tang Hao's bare chest and shoulders. At his heart, dark skin throbbed, and with each beat, black veins flashed like lightning, covering his entire body.

"Is this the carcass of a strange beast...?" Lin Shuxuan sighed. During the battle, whenever Tang Hao's dark veins throbbed like lightning, his aura and strength would increase by one point.

He chose to fight Tang Hao one-on-one not entirely to show off, but mainly to test his strength at the level of the Federal Military Academy; since the opponent was only one person, if it was too difficult, he could just call on his two lovely teammates for a righteous gang fight.

It now seems that the pace of accommodating the path needs to be accelerated.

Fortunately, he has Tang Hao, the money-giving boy. The three power armors are worth 12000, and he will be able to save up enough soon.

If even a regular [Thunder Apostle] has such a boost, just how powerful must that legendary path be!

"Alright, you're convinced of your defeat now, delete the posts that insulted me, and apologize to me."

Dressed in a pristine white school uniform, he walked towards Tang Hao, who was slumped on the ground covered in mud. The difference in their strength was immediately apparent.

But Tang Hao shook his head.

Then, under Lin Shuxuan's imposing aura of raising his fist as if to whip the corpse, he hurriedly explained:

"What I mean is, I didn't post that."

"?"

Worried that Lin Shuxuan wouldn't believe him, he quickly turned on his smart device; cell phones are fragile in battle, only the smart device bracelet is more suitable for a martial artist's combat needs.

The forum ID "Young Master Tang" was posted, and there was only one post under it: "New Sea Pervert".

"Look, I really didn't spread that rumor."

"You've gotten all smug."

Lin Shuxuan's lips twitched.

"Delete this one too!"

After teaching Tang Hao a lesson, he pocketed all the spoils and then turned to leave.

Tang Hao's voice sounded from behind:

"Lin Shuxuan, why bother?"

His words were sincere.

"I retract my insult. With your strength, many women from the nine clans of the Federation would be enamored with you. Yu Xin is nothing more than a widow. What's the point of getting entangled with her?"

Lin Shuxuan did not turn around:

"I just think that it's more merciful to bury Yu Xin in the ground than to let her live that kind of life. The Federation shouldn't do that."

He walked away, Tang Hao's voice echoing behind him:

"You can only win temporarily. Without the power of your family, you will eventually have to bow down to me!"

After defeating Tang Hao, the remaining battles will simply be a crushing defeat.

competition is over.

Lin Shuxuan stood in the military academy's viewing hall.

Students came and went around him, and most of them looked at him with respect.

He didn't rush to count the spoils, but instead recalled what Tang Hao had said, as well as all the things that had happened since Xinhai City.

If the post insulting him didn't come from the Tang family, then who could it be?

The intention behind this post is undeniably sinister. Tang Hao's strength is not particularly high, but if he does not break through the shackles of his life energy level and does not embrace the path of the Dao, he will inevitably be caught in a fierce battle.

Tang Hao, on the other hand, had to do everything in his power to defeat him because his family's reputation had been humiliated and public opinion was against him.

If he loses this battle, his reputation will likely be ruined for a long time.

If it weren't for the experience of being exposed to Weibo and Tieba in a previous life, this level of cyberbullying would be extremely difficult for an ordinary student to endure.

Thanks to the pressure-resistant scapegoat... Lin Shuxuan had another question in his mind.

So who exactly edited the post?

It's important to know that this is an internal forum, and only students of the Federal Military Academy are eligible to register.

He carefully recalled the people he had come into contact with during this period.

The two were quickly identified as Mu Ning and Wang Xing.

The only two people in his class who truly had a grudge against him were those two.

As he pondered, Wang Xing, with his bright red hair, approached. He eagerly grasped Lin Shuxuan's hands, his eyes filled with tears as he remarked:

"Sleeping on firewood and tasting gall, this is what it means to endure hardship and humiliation. Lin Shuxuan, I understand completely now."

"The misunderstandings and criticisms of others, and the humiliations I suffer, are all resources for moving forward!"

Is this guy out of his mind...? Lin Shuxuan dismissed the dazed Wang Xing and also eliminated his suspicion.

Clearly, after that battle, Wang Xing was completely heartbroken.

So it's Mu Ning... Lin Shuxuan decided to teach him a lesson.

With Gong Yuan as his backer, he could get Mu Ning's registration for the next match. It's a pity that Gong Yuan didn't have enough authority, otherwise it would have been faster to just give the anonymous poster a free pass.

As he pondered, Li Rufeng, his face ashen, led Lu Xiaoguo, who was bandaged and wearing an eye patch, out. Beside them stood a figure as strong as an iron tower.

Li Rufeng's face showed a hint of hope as he looked at Lin Shuxuan:

"Did you lose? Join my team now."

Lin Shuxuan shook his head and pointed to the screen above the hall, where his record surpassed everyone else's.

Li Rufeng swayed and almost fell over.

"You are my family, and there is no objection to your military success."

Lu Xiaoguo praised him, but was quickly interrupted by Li Rufeng.

"Damn it, you bastard, you keep saying 'I disdain to attack mortals,' Qin Yuanba and I are about to run our legs off!"

Lu Xiaoguo looked puzzled.

"I am the dragon god who destroys the world, how can I lay a hand on mortals? That would be against the laws of nature."

Just as he was about to go and comfort the mentally unstable Li Rufeng, Lin Shuxuan's [Future Vision] suddenly took effect.

on the screen.

He tore a beautiful blonde girl with pigtails to pieces.

Blood rolled down and flowed into his mouth.