New concept of the mysterious way to ascend to immortality

Chapter 328 [Ascension to Demonhood]!
Yuan Zhu sent three henchmen to participate in the competition tonight. The orc No. 1, on whom he had placed high hopes, immediately revealed his true colors after encountering a real martial arts master. He could only rely on his strong physique to withstand round after round of attacks and was ultimately defeated without any power to resist.

A-Miao had anticipated this encounter, and instead comforted Zhu-Zi: "Don't be disappointed. Your orcs are well-trained and have a solid foundation. Just let me train them a little, and I'll definitely be able to transform them completely."

Yuan Zhu said calmly, "Then I'll take your kind words."

"Small idea."

Before long, Number 1 was led into a private room, looking dejected. His newly ignited arrogance had been crushed before it could even erupt.

It was incredibly weak! It was utterly powerless against that monk. Its four orc minions, far inferior to it, had also completely abandoned their previous confident and arrogant attitude.

...

Not long after, the host came back on stage and introduced tonight's new contestant, a mysterious goblin martial arts master who called himself the "Bull Warrior"!

Upon hearing "goblin," the audience booed loudly, and several bald men even shouted the classic line: "Refund!"

However, many viewers were quite interested in the fact that 'goblins know martial arts.' After all, it was rare to see goblins fighting in martial arts arenas before.

Because these creatures are generally considered weak, lowly, and stupid, with poor learning abilities. They might be able to steal discarded tools from humans and use them as weapons for hunting. But the 'martial arts' that require meticulous and precise application of each move are far beyond the capabilities of such lower beings.

As the host finished speaking, a short but strong-looking "Fighting Goblin" wearing a "Bull Warrior Headgear" appeared below the arena, raising his hands in a flamboyant pose, instantly creating a visual feast for the entire audience.

Strange gasps and curses filled the air in an instant.

However, the Bull Warrior remained unmoved, suddenly accelerating and sprinting. As he approached the arena, he suddenly jumped up, performing a somersault in mid-air, and landed nimbly and swiftly on a pillar in the corner.

Then he continued to strike that flamboyant one-legged pose, completely absorbed in his performance art, oblivious to the world around him. His aim was to create a mental pollution effect on the audience from all directions, thus deepening their first impression.

Its opponent was a relatively small, ordinary-looking human. The gym leader didn't think highly of the goblin, and in order to make the match exciting without offending Yuan Zhu, he specifically chose this relatively mediocre fighter.

Once the match began, the opponent seemed to have been instructed in advance, relying on their rich experience in combat to maintain a level of strength that was half a grade above the goblins, presenting the audience with a thoroughly enjoyable beating.

With the support of the [Brain Eggplant CPU] and the 'real-time tactical feedback' from Coach A-Tiao in the VIP box, the Bull Warriors managed to parry and defend with difficulty, occasionally launching a counterattack that was destined to fail.

Every round of the Bull Warrior's attacks landed squarely, yet he relentlessly launched counterattacks, consistently delivering beatings in a way that perfectly matched the audience's stereotypical image. This indomitable goblin spirit, the pathetic yet realistic beatings, and the carefully crafted "signature flashy poses" before each counterattack all resonated with the audience.

Especially when it was beaten until its limbs trembled and convulsed, unable to even stand up, the audience, who had suffered from mental pollution and visual damage, breathed a sigh of relief. The negative emotions that had been building up in their hearts were finally released, and they felt exceptionally satisfied!
Hearing the relieved cheers from the audience, A-Miao said, "Judging from the reaction, your 'Fighting Goblin Debut' was quite a success. If you define them as villains and the ones being beaten, combined with their unique demonic mental pollution and more skilled and exquisite martial arts... they should be able to stay on the field for a long time, become professional punching bags, and elevate the status of the martial arts school's fighters."

Yuan Zhu immediately thought of his former niche, which was helping people level up. So he nodded silently, at least [Goblin Warriors] could be profitable. But he hoped even more that it could be turned into a WWE-style [Goblin Fighting Theater].

...

After several rounds of continuous play, the most popular [Unlimited Deathmatch] mode finally began.

His "Chicken Warrior" may have received special treatment from the gym owner, as he was directly assigned to the first match. Yuan Zhu chose the "Unlimited Hand-to-Hand Deathmatch" mode for "Chicken Brother".

Perhaps influenced by the previous "Bull Warrior," Chicken Bro, dressed in a special overalls outfit and wearing a "chicken mask," was met with a continuous barrage of insults as soon as he appeared. The noise was deafening, with shouts of "Get off! Get off!" dominating the conversation.

Chicken Brother remained unmoved by the insults. Instead, he climbed onto the stage, turned around to leave everyone with his back to the crowd, raised his left hand to touch his head, assumed a horse stance, and touched his hip with his right hand, performing a series of "Iron Mountain Lean" dance moves in response.

This provocative scene instantly ignited public anger.

The roars of "Kill it! Kill it!", "Beat it to death!", "Bloody end!", and "Brutal strangulation!" continued unabated.

The host stood to the side, a grin spreading across his face. He thought to himself, "The two goblins who took the stage tonight, while not particularly strong, are incredibly good at creating atmosphere and engaging emotions."

At this time, more and more people are betting on the goblin's brutal execution of it.

Before the 'betting period' ended, Chicken Bro's opponent for tonight's life-or-death duel made a grand entrance: "Next, please welcome our killer friend from the deep sea, [Fishman. Bem]!"

Upon hearing the name, cheers erupted from the audience.

A strange man with slanted eyes, a blue-skinned, chubby fish head, and an air of intellectual disability, staggered onto the arena.

Then, it blankly raised its two chubby arms, exposing its short, thick thumb and three fingers, and uttered a low sound: "MuMu! MuMu!"

As a result, the audience responded with even more enthusiastic and doting cheers.

The silly-looking fish head shouted "MuMu!" even more enthusiastically, then grinned foolishly.

Yuan Zhu asked in surprise, "What the hell is this thing?"

Ah Miao: "Fish-men are refugees who escaped from the sea. If you want some, I can go to Taixi and order a few for you."

Seeing that idiotic look in his eyes, Yuan Zhu shook his head: "Um... I'd rather not."

...

Ten minutes later, the match officially began.

The moment the competition bell rang, Bem, who had been looking dazed, suddenly turned bloodthirsty and ferocious. It leaned forward slightly, then its sharp metal dorsal fin pierced through its clothes and shot out from its spine.

Immediately afterwards, it launched sharp metal blades from the tips of its four fingers, and sharp metal fins also grew from its elbows, before striding wildly toward Brother Chicken.

You can see the blood vessels beneath Bem's skin, which reflect the light of the circuit tube pulses, making him look just like a humanoid robot wrapped in a layer of fish skin.

Yuan Zhu's eyes widened, and he immediately used a [Detect Evil] skill to assess the situation. However, the [Soul Crystal] gave him a perception feedback of 'Neutral Faction. High-Energy Creature'.

He used his [Holy Light System] to determine that this thing was a pure 'biological being,' not some kind of 'mechanical life form,' and that the evil nature of its internal contamination was not high, making its characteristics relatively stable. In other words, was it something of the good alignment?
Yuan Zhu: "What are the flashing circuits inside its body? Are they meridian systems?"

A Miao shook her head: "The strange creatures that crawl out of the sea are said to be a unique force flowing from some outer universe, spreading widely in the deep sea. In recent years, marine races have frequently attempted to land on land, make contact with human society, and engage in investment and cooperation. There is a company called [Deep Sea Power Company] in Taixi, which is a product of cooperation between the marine camp and human society. I heard that they have developed a brand-new and stable [Thunder Magic Transmission Technology]. These marine species can circulate the power of 'Thunder Magic' within their bodies."

A-Miao's explanation made Yuan Zhu even more convinced that this [Fishman's] unique power was related to some kind of alien technology. This was too sci-fi! "Snake, do you think this guy's abilities resemble the 'technological power' from your hometown?"

"Huh?" Spicy Strip was astonished upon hearing this, and quickly explained, "Big Brother, I was hatched by you using your own soul information. Although I was born from the [Great Wilderness Immortal Scripture], I essentially only inherited Earth's scientific worldview, plus familiarity with the [Immortal Scripture's] operating manual, nothing more. However, as far as I know, this blue-skinned fathead fish's abilities are not consistent with the [rune technology] behind the [Immortal Scripture]. The electronic veins under this guy's skin give me the feeling of 'biotechnology' from Earth's science fiction movies."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Zhu said with great regret, "You two are not on the same page, are you?"

He thought he had unexpectedly encountered the cosmic force to which the [Immortal Scripture] belonged in this other world. After all, the fish's appearance gave him a high-tech, sci-fi illusion, which seemed to match the 'data-driven soul program' behind the [Immortal Scripture].

...

A fierce battle erupted on the arena.

Fathead Fishman Bem's strength far surpasses that of all previous fighters. Facing Chicken Bro, who was jokingly courting death on stage, he showed no mercy, his attacks were brutal and bloody, and the metal blades at his fingertips were crackling with electricity, causing severe paralysis with just a graze.

Yuan Zhu knew all too well the level of his own goblins.

Their 'frog-type (strength) modification' hovers around 30-40% of muscle enhancement.

As for combat experience, it's accumulated insignificantly. The ability to unleash fluid and flashy moves relies entirely on the [Brain Eggplant CPU] controlling the motor nervous system, as well as biological instincts ingrained through repeated training and conditioned reflexes.

Now, the fake Chicken Bro has encountered a naive mermaid with top-notch fighting talent, proficient in martial arts, and a long history of fighting in deathmatch arenas, who is ruthless and merciless.

After only three rounds, he couldn't hold on any longer. His opponent, as if toying with prey, tore open deep, bone-revealing wounds on Chicken Brother's face, left arm, and back, causing blood to splatter.

Smelling the blood, the fishman Bem became even more ferocious, charging recklessly close in and slashing at Chicken Bro's right ribs with metal claws that sprang from his fingertips, inflicting heavy damage. Several ribs were shattered by the heavy blow, piercing through tough muscles and lungs.

With a kick, Bem sent Chicken flying three meters away, rolling on the ground before crashing into the fence. Chicken began coughing violently, spitting out large amounts of blood and foam, and it was clear he wouldn't live much longer.

The audience below the ring went wild, chanting "Kill it! Kill it!", "Execute it! Execute it!", "Bem! Bem!"

...

At this moment, A-Miao, who was watching the battle from the sidelines, also shook her head. She commented, "Your goblins look quite clever, but unfortunately they are all just showy but quickly developed skills. They haven't accumulated any real combat experience. So I'm more optimistic about your idea of ​​the 'Goblin Theater.' This kind of exhibition match between non-goblins will quickly expose their true colors. Whether it was the first orc or the two goblins that followed, they all showed serious shortcomings."

Yuan Zhu sighed, disappointed, "Did they perform so poorly? I was hoping they would make a name for themselves."

Ah Miao said, "There are many kinds of fame. It's not just about having superb martial arts skills or a brutal fighting style. Sometimes, being fearless and crazy, like a mad dog relentlessly launching suicidal attacks on the strong, can also be quite entertaining. Since you're willing to send it to the deathmatch arena, you don't care whether it survives or not. So why not let it go completely insane? You... should have a way, right?"

At this moment, Yuan Zhu, who was awakened by A Miao, suddenly realized that the rapid martial arts training of orcs and goblins was all based on the [Brain Eggplant CPU].

When training them, I placed too much emphasis on the [Brain Eggplant]. Even when they went to battle, I secretly programmed them to use the 'artificial intelligence martial arts program' built into the [Brain Eggplant] to fight. As a result, their tactics and methods were quite rigid and sluggish.

After all, with the [Brain Eggplant] shut down, they would only die faster relying on their meager 'conditioned reflexes'. Their brains and intelligence were simply unable to control their bodies, let alone unleash martial arts.

But things are different now! 'Chicken Bro' has been severely injured and has failed to make a single 'flashy pose' to enhance the audience's impression from beginning to end.

Its current state of convulsions and coughing up blood is so dire that it could be covered with a white sheet and the banquet could begin. Even A-Tiao, sitting to the side and using [Anti-Law] to remotely adjust the fighter's tactics, was powerless to save it. He could only watch helplessly as it waited to die.

Since that's the case, why not do as A-Miao said, give it freedom, let it go completely crazy, and elevate it to the extreme, bringing the atmosphere of the spectators to its climax?
...

Therefore, Yuan Zhu decisively removed the restrictions on [Brain Eggplant CPU].

Even more recklessly, by modifying the built-in program parameters of the CPU, he completely released the 'Earth Spirit Warrior' from the constraints of his own 'Power Path', entering a berserk state.

As is well known, any kind of "supernatural system" actively accepts "polluting forces" and then constrains, restricts, and utilizes them.

Different types of polluting energy have corresponding methods of utilization (cultivation methods), gradually making them controllable, maintaining rationality and achieving a balance of symbiosis and mutual prosperity at the cost of deep self-pollution.

Conversely, if control over 'pollution' is completely revoked, terrifying power can be unleashed rapidly at the cost of erosion and distortion. The cultivators themselves will also be completely engulfed in a state of uncontrolled, chaotic, and indescribable pollution. Distorted, uncontrollable, and ultimately indescribable, they will become uncontrollable and distorted.

This is: [Ascension to Demonhood]

"Ow—!"

With a piercing howl, Chicken Bro, who had been lying convulsing, suddenly arched his back, grabbed the 'Chicken Warrior Headgear' with both hands in agony, and stood up. He bent his upper body backward, roared to the sky, and let out a wail of extreme pain.

The next moment, the muscles inside Chicken Brother's body began to expand, multiply, and grow uncontrollably, emitting a dense 'shadowy black mist' and an even stronger 'frog-type pollution reaction'.

Immediately, its skin made a tearing sound like 'ripping! tearing!'.

The terrifying muscles on its body grew too fast, bursting through its skin. The fine, tight, dark red muscle fibers pieced together into huge, powerful clumps of muscles, from which a pale yellow 'highly polluted body-tempering fluid' was secreted, dripping onto the ground.

The dwarf who was originally 1.2 to 1.3 meters tall has now swelled into a muscular monster that is 1.2 meters wide, 1 meter thick, and 1.8 meters high.

As for Chicken Bro's original head?
This thing was completely outside the scope of the [Frog-type Contamination (Power Pathway)] modification, so the muscles above its neck (facial muscles) proliferated wildly, spiraled and twisted, and kept stretching...

Ultimately, a massive amount of black and red intertwined muscle tissue burst the skull and brain inside the head. Countless muscles intertwined and twisted, stretching into a highly elastic spiral fleshy cone over a meter long. It resembled the fleshy tentacles at the back of Majin Buu's head, hanging down in front of him.

"I am the best!!!"

Chicken Bro went from going berserk out of control to completing his muscular transformation in less than a minute. It was incredibly dramatic and fast.

Yuan Zhu was deeply shocked by 'Chicken Bro,' who was completely demonized and out of control on the stage, yet whose muscular physique still vaguely resembled that of a skinned bullfrog. This scene of 'immediately becoming a demon' was indeed somewhat terrifying and frightening, yet also quite thrilling.

The audience gasped and screamed in surprise. Once they calmed down, they erupted into even more intense and enthusiastic cheers!

That was absolutely thrilling, brutal, and insane! Completely unexpected—a contestant actually chose 'Twisted and Distorted'? That personality is so explosive, so abstract!!!
Around the arena, the moment Chicken Brother's muscles went berserk, four light screen barriers shot out, isolating the arena from the outside world, allowing everyone to watch to their heart's content without worrying about being affected by the pollution riot.

(End of this chapter)