The Fourth Disaster: People become gods through high martial arts and gaming

Chapter 372 Arrives! (Happy National Day everyone!)

"How could a game possibly increase your lifespan in real life?!"

Luo Wushang's words made all the elders present, including Chu Qingtian, think that Luo Wushang was dreaming. The fact that the arrival of high-level martial arts could achieve game acceleration technology was already incredible enough.

Leveling up in the game and having your lifespan increase in real life—this isn't a game, it's a miracle.

Such a game would not only be sought after by people all over the world, but it would also completely change the current world rules and people's lifestyles.

However, before anyone could ask Luo Wushang any questions, Luo Wushang seemed to have already guessed what everyone was thinking. She simply placed one hand on the conference table and pressed down slightly.

boom!
On the thick conference table, made entirely of mahogany, there was a palm print that was half an inch deep.

"How is this power possible!"

The elders stared intently at the deep palm print on the table, all speechless, wondering if they were hallucinating.

The conference table is made of solid wood, which all the elders know. These professional experts train extensively, and sparring is a regular occurrence for them, so they are all very skilled. In addition, some elders have fiery tempers and slam their fists on the table from time to time. Everyone has tested the sturdiness of the conference table.

With a full-force blow, a tabletop more than 20 centimeters thick would not even crack, let alone draw blood. But now, Luo Wushang, a young girl, is like a martial arts master in a wuxia movie, simply placing her hand on the table and pressing a palm print half an inch deep. It's simply unbelievable.

"Is it unbelievable?" Luo Wushang glanced at the elders and smiled faintly. "This is the result of my work in the game 'High Martial Arts Descends'. I am currently at the Celestial Realm in the game. Although I don't know what kind of technology it is, my control over my body has reached the cellular level. This power is the result of unlocking the brain's inhibition of the body's muscles and then exerting force through inch-force. With my control over my body, I can easily regulate the metabolism of all the cells in my body. As long as I have enough energy, I can live to be two hundred years old without any problem. I can even maintain my body at its peak condition until I am one hundred and twenty years old."

After Luo Wushang finished speaking, everyone present fell silent, filled with a mix of emotions: disbelief, fear, and excitement.

Although what Luo Wushang said was hard to believe, the skill she demonstrated was clearly beyond human capabilities. They were all experts in actual combat, and this palm strike was already in the realm of superhumans. It was impossible not to believe it.

"Wu Chang, you said you can already build towns in the game, is that right?" Chu Qingtian couldn't help but ask after recovering from his shock.

If what Luo Wushang said is true, then the arrival of high-level martial arts will definitely become a game that changes the world. No one can resist the temptation of immortality, especially when it is within reach.

In this situation, the arrival of high-level martial arts is no longer just a game, but a truly new world, a new world that everyone in the world will frantically pursue.

Owning a town in such a new world would bring astronomical wealth. It wouldn't be difficult to support the salaries of Tianwei's hundreds of thousands of employees. After all, those conglomerates fought tooth and nail for a spot in the national competition. Now that the method of extending lifespan through the High Martial Descent is available, they will definitely go crazy trying to level up in the High Martial Descent. Getting funds from these conglomerates would be a piece of cake.

“That’s right.” Luo Wushang nodded. “I plan to build a town on a super-large energy vein in the game. Energy veins are essential for martial artists’ cultivation in the game. I will grant players the right to mine them, and I will only take 30% of the income. If they are town residents, I will only take 10% of the income. I will sell some of the town’s houses to those conglomerates in exchange for the funds that the guild is currently operating with. Once the town is fully operational, it should be able to support the entire guild’s operation.”

"I understand. I'll handle the negotiations with the conglomerate." Chu Qingtian's eyes lit up upon hearing this. He had thought the guild was about to collapse, but unexpectedly, things took a turn for the better. Luo Wushang had become the guild leader, which would take Tianwei to a new level.

He could even imagine how crazy those conglomerates would be after Tianwei established towns in Gaowu Descent. They would probably regret withdrawing their investments earlier and would now have to spend a lot of money to buy houses in Gaowu Descent.

However, Chu Qingtian was unaware that many conglomerates that had failed in the Immortal Path of Eternity had become even more frenzied after learning about the game acceleration technology that brought forth high-level martial arts.

"Investigate! No matter what means you use, find out which company produced the 'Advanced Martial Arts'!"

"Once you find out, notify me immediately. I need to have a serious talk with their management about the cooperation. Game acceleration technology is definitely a new direction for future development, and we must obtain some of the relevant technology as soon as possible, no matter how much it costs!"

"Spread the word that we're willing to spend 50 billion to get a meeting with their boss!"

The unexpected upsets at Immortal Path Eternal have caused many promising gaming guilds and top players to fail to even qualify for the main tournament, driving the major conglomerates crazy. As for trying to find those who secured spots, they are unable to obtain any information due to Immortal Path Eternal's confidentiality regulations. Moreover, those individuals are not fools; they know not to reveal their identities, and those who do know their identities have powerful backers who are no less influential than the conglomerates.

However, as the game acceleration technology of High Martial Arts Descends has gone viral and become increasingly popular, major corporations have also taken notice of High Martial Arts Descends, a game that is still in closed beta.

With twice the time acceleration and a claimed 100% virtuality, this is tantamount to doubling human lifespan, and it doesn't conflict with the lifespan extension of plants on those planets. Anyone who isn't a fool can understand that such technology can absolutely change the world. Only by cooperating as soon as possible can we be the first to benefit.

But no matter how much these conglomerates investigate, the final result is always the same: nothing is found.

The only thing we know is that those mysterious masters who defeated the major guilds in the Immortal Path Eternal National Tournament all seem to be playing High Martial Arts Descent. In fact, on the official High Martial Arts Descent forum, many people are discussing the battles in the National Tournament and being teased by High Martial Arts Descent players.

"These guild experts are so weak. They can't even beat the most basic Stone Shattering Fist. If it were me, I would have taken care of that guy long ago."

"As expected, the arrival of high-level martial arts is the real hardcore. Any player who is at most at the Bone Forging Realm can easily crush noobs in the Immortal Path of Eternity. If these guild experts had watched more of the battle video analysis posted by the great god Xiaoyuan Yefeng, they wouldn't have suffered such a crushing defeat."

"Keep a low profile! Keep a low profile! If we let those guild experts in, the competition for us in the High Martial Arts Tour will be even more intense."

"It's probably impossible to keep a low profile. Now, thanks to game acceleration technology, the arrival of high-level martial arts has gone viral. It can't be hidden anymore. And even if they come in now, we don't know how long it will take to catch up with us. The resources in the game were already scarce, and now with five million players online at the same time, the resources are even more scarce. By the time they reach the Bone Forging Realm, we old players will probably be at the Blood Condensation Realm or even the Celestial Realm."

"But it's so satisfying to go to the Immortal Path and stomp on newbies. It makes me want to go too."

"Haha, there will be more opportunities in the future. There will be more competitions like this in the future, and we won't just be able to crush noobs in China. We can also go abroad to crush noobs. I heard that the people who won the rankings this time are all our brothers from Gaowu. It will be a good show to watch when the global competition comes."

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The players on the forum were all talking at once, especially those who had played "High Martial Arts Descends," who were incredibly excited. "Eternal Immortal Path," a game with over a billion online players in China, attracted major corporations that hired top players from various games to participate in competitions. These included many well-known players who were previously unapproachable to them, but now the game was dominated by "High Martial Arts Descends" players—something they hadn't expected. They had initially joined "High Martial Arts Descends" because of its 100% virtual reality and the willingness of many wealthy players to spend money, making some players rich overnight.

For them, the virtuality of the game is undeniable, but training every day can get boring after a while. Only some scenery enthusiasts and casual players find it endlessly enjoyable, since the map of High Martial Arts is so vast that it's impossible to explore it all.

But now they've discovered a new kind of fun in High Martial Arts Descent. The arduous training in High Martial Arts Descent isn't useless; you can even use it to crush weaker opponents in other games. Furthermore, players who have reached the Bone Forging Realm have become more aware of their real-world situation. Now, with the addition of game acceleration technology, everyone's enthusiasm for cultivation has become even more intense.

Deep within a bunker in a primeval forest on Blue Star.

In the reception room, a burly, blind man was meeting a tall, imposing foreign young man, nearly two meters tall, with blond hair and blue eyes.

Behind the blond, blue-eyed youth stood a man and a woman. The man had dark skin, like charcoal, and was at least 2.2 or 2.3 meters tall, like a giant. He wore sunglasses and a suit, but the size of the black man stretched the suit so tight that it seemed as if the suit could burst if he exerted even a little force.

The woman beside her had snow-white skin, red hair cascading down her shoulders, and long, slender legs that accentuated her graceful figure. Walking down the street, anyone who saw her would agree that she was a stunning beauty, surpassing many female celebrities. This woman possessed a seasoned and sharp aura, coupled with her breathtaking appearance, giving her a unique aesthetic appeal.

These two would probably surprise any interstellar mercenary who saw them.

Because both of them are legends of the Interstellar Mercenary Alliance.

Zaka the Elephant!

Polaris Scarlett!
Both of them have amazing combat records of taking on a hundred enemies single-handedly in interstellar space, but the fact that they can now come together as one person's bodyguards is sure to shock many cosmic mercenaries.

"Razor, is there something you need that you suddenly came to see me?" Although Azure Sky was blind, his open eyes seemed to be as if he were not blind, and he quietly looked at the blond youth sitting on the sofa.

"It's nothing serious. I just heard you didn't get a spot this time and were eliminated in the preliminaries," the blond youth named Razor said with a smile. "How about we cooperate? I've got two spots. You should know the value of a Space Pioneer spot. You can bring ten companions to those sealed-off planets. Your subordinates are all quite good. If we cooperate, getting the longevity treasure shouldn't be a problem. I can decide to give you 5% of the profits."

"The two spots, are they these two?" Azure Sky looked up slightly. Although he couldn't see, both Elephant Zaka and Polaris Scarlett felt a gaze upon him.

“That’s right, you really are amazing. I even suspect you’ve been pretending to be blind all this time.” Razor nodded, not hiding anything. “These two are experts I found with great difficulty. This time they easily secured two spots. In the global competition, securing two spots will be a piece of cake for them.”

Azure Sky picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and slowly said, "I understand what you're thinking about, Razor. If we're going to cooperate, let's talk about it after you qualify for the global competition."

"What, you think those two won't get a spot?" Razor couldn't help but laugh after hearing this.

Zaka and Scarlett frowned slightly, and although they didn't say anything, they were clearly dissatisfied with Azure Sky.

"Don't underestimate those two. They're both exceptionally talented. Virtual games are a piece of cake for them." Razor looked at the silent Azure Sky, shook his head, and said with a smile, "Or do you think that everyone who defeated you was stronger than them?"

It was already surprising that Bihai Cangtian failed to qualify this time, but what was even more surprising was that Bihai Cangtian didn't even make it into the main competition and was eliminated in the fourth round, which was truly shocking.

Others might not know, but Razor knew very well that Azure Sky was the leader of the Sky Travelers, a legend in the virtual gaming world, who could normally secure a spot for a nation.

Razor suspects that Azure Sky is throwing a tantrum and doesn't acknowledge the excellence of Zaka and Scarlett.

"I'll say it again: we'll talk after you get the Trail Blazer qualification." Azure Sky's tone remained calm, completely unaffected by Razor's words.

"Alright, but my asking price won't be as low as it is now, you should know that." Razor wasn't angry, and then turned and left with the two of them.

It wasn't until quite some time after the three razor-wielders left, and after sitting for more than ten minutes, that a young man entered the room. This young man was none other than Kuang Xing.

"Young Master, your spot has been secured," Kuangxing said excitedly. "In addition, more than 5,000 people from the legion have been selected this time."

"Alright, go and get ready." Bihai Cangtian nodded, a rare smile appearing on his lips.

He didn't care about Razor's sarcasm at all. As for the two people Razor brought, they were indeed very strong. Their presence as powerful individuals was undeniable. It could be said that their strength in games like Immortal Path Eternal was no less than his.

But this Immortal Path Eternal National Tournament made him realize that he had underestimated the arrival of high-level martial arts.

He had actually been defeated by a player at the Bone Forging Realm who had descended from a high level of martial arts. According to Kuang Xing, nearly half of the nearly 200,000 players were at the Bone Forging Realm, which left him speechless.

Although he never considered himself a genius, he wasn't stupid either. The only reason he could lose so completely was because of the arrival of Gao Wu.

Fortunately, the major foreign conglomerates haven't noticed the arrival of high-level martial arts yet, which is an opportunity for him. As for following Ye Qinglu and the others, he couldn't bring himself to do that. But luckily, the game update for this high-level martial arts event has enough slots, allowing him to add another 5,000 people to the game.

At this time, it wasn't just Azure Sea and Sky; major domestic conglomerates also noticed the potential of the High Martial Arts Descent and invested almost everything they could to try and secure the nearly five million available slots.

All 36 hours after the update ended, all 5 million players logged in simultaneously.

(End of this chapter)