Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 64 The Passionate Youth Group (Ten Updates)

Seeing Gao Wu's prowess, Bai Yushuang lost her desire to tease Song Mingyue.

Seeing Gao Wu come down from the arena, Bai Yushuang said seriously, "I admit I underestimated you."

Gao Wu smiled nonchalantly: "A handsome stranger, your opinion is irrelevant."

"You're very proud, and I hope you have the ability to match your pride." Bai Yushuang wasn't angry. She waved to Song Mingyue and then turned to leave.

After Bai Yushuang left, Shen Yue sneaked up to Gao Wu and whispered, "Who is this? He looks really strong."

"Don't take pictures randomly. She comes from a powerful family. One word from her and your account will be banned." Gao Wu reminded Shen Yue. He wasn't afraid of Bai Yushuang, but he couldn't let this woman appear on his Kuaishou account.

Shen Yue was timid and got scared as soon as he heard it. He hurriedly said, "I'll delete them all."

But he couldn't help but glance at Bai Yushuang again: "She's so beautiful and so cool."

"You'd have to stand on tiptoe to even kiss him, so don't even think about it," Gao Wu chuckled.

Shen Yue was a little annoyed by what he said: "Everyone has a love for beauty. I appreciate beauty, you're so despicable!"

In the fifth round, Gao Wu easily defeated another unknown opponent. With that, the preliminary rounds concluded.

On the second day of the semi-finals, all participants gathered at the Dongjiang Martial Arts Hall.

There are eight arenas in total, with 32 contestants in each arena, divided into two groups, with the first place winner from each group advancing.

Gao Wu was assigned to the eighth group. He glanced at the list of participants and saw only one familiar face, Mad Dog. People like Han Yang and Bai Yushuang were not in his group.

As the semi-finals approached, the number of spectators increased significantly. The ticket price of thirty to fifty yuan couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of the audience. The martial arts hall, which can accommodate more than 20,000 people, was already packed to capacity.

Actually, watching the live broadcast is clearer than watching the live match. There are multiple arenas on site, with eight huge screens showing the battles of each group.

The advantage of being there in person is that it's lively and the atmosphere for watching the game is excellent. It's also the first month of the lunar calendar, so everyone is on holiday.

The Dongjiang River is cold, and there aren't many places to visit. Watching the excitement inside the martial arts hall is clearly an excellent choice.

The audience around ring number eight was particularly large. Everyone was very interested in the internet celebrity teenager.

Gao Wu, with three million followers, can be considered a top internet celebrity in Dongjiang. He is handsome and dashing, and his past slaying of a demon god's followers adds to his mysterious and cold demeanor. Everyone is eager to see how Gao Wu performs in the arena.

There were even girls holding up custom-made flags with six characters printed on them: "Gao Sheng is the best in the world!"

Shen Yue was filming with his phone when he spotted a girl holding a small flag. She was wearing a white down jacket and a bunny hat, looking incredibly cute. Several other girls beside her were clearly her companions, all holding the same small flags.

He mustered his courage and stepped forward to ask, "Hello, I'm Gao Wu's photographer. May I interview you?"

The girl said with a grin, "Great! I'm a fan of Gao Sheng!" She waved the small flag in her hand as she spoke.

We all love Gao Sheng!

"Gao Sheng is my idol!"

The girls were all laughing and joking, and were very lively and cheerful.

"Uh, isn't being the best in the world a bit of an exaggeration?" Shen Yue asked.

“Everyone is unique. Gao Sheng only said he was the best in the world, but he didn’t say he was invincible. That’s not the same thing!”

The girl put away her smile and said seriously, "Gao Sheng does good deeds without asking for anything in return, which is benevolence; he can write songs, which is wisdom; he dares to stand up and wield his sword in the face of evil, which is courage; he is sunny, cheerful and positive, which is beauty; and he guides others to do good, which is virtue."

"Benevolence, virtue, wisdom, courage, and beauty—in our hearts, he is number one in the world! We are his eternal fans, the passionate youth group!"

"Wow, that's really well said." Shen Yue was a little surprised. These girls looked a year or two younger than him, and although their words were a bit exaggerated, they were also very logical. They were truly extraordinary.

As fans, these individuals are undoubtedly die-hard fans.

Shen Yue was both touched and a little envious. In just two months, Gao Wu had already amassed such a large and devoted fanbase!
He'd been messing around for years, and his so-called fans were all classmates who followed him mainly to see him make a fool of himself... He cursed inwardly, "Damn it, you really can't compare people!"
Gao Wu stepped onto the stage, and a cheer erupted from the crowd. Some of the girls' screams were deafening and extremely exaggerated.

Gao Wu noticed the audience inside the arena and saw the support banner that read "Gao Sheng is the best in the world." He waved to the girls with some surprise.

Several girls responded excitedly, jumping and shouting.

The opponent on the stage looked extremely ugly. This kid came here to put on a show! He roared and threw a fierce punch at Gao Wu.

Gao Wu, who had calmly waved his hand, took a step back. The big man's fist was only five centimeters away from his face, just a tiny bit away from touching Gao Wu's face.

Such precise distance control also demonstrates Gao Wu's powerful spatial awareness, clearly putting his opponent at a disadvantage. His punch, though delivered with full force, missed by several centimeters, which was extremely frustrating.

Just as the burly man was about to change his move, Gao Wu had already swung his leg and swept it hard across the man's neck. This kick was like a heavy axe striking down, and the enormous impact knocked the burly man unconscious instantly, causing him to fall straight to the ground.

It was Gao Wu who grabbed the big man by the collar, preventing him from breaking his nose.

The battle ended in a second. Gao Wu's swift and decisive kill surprised a group of fans, and their cheers paused for a moment.

The fans quickly realized what was happening, and their cheers grew even louder and more boisterous, drowning out the rest of the noise in the Budokan.

Several girls, who were leading the group, sang together: "Youth has its own wildness, its heart shines like the sun. Righteousness and courage are high, youthful passion is unparalleled in the world!" These four lines are catchy, with a simple and direct rhythm, and are very inspiring. As the martial arts videos spread, many people learned to sing them.

Especially for teenagers, these few lines of the song are exactly to their liking. They've practically become their anthem!

Someone took the lead, and soon a large group of teenagers followed suit, with even more humming along. The four lines of the song, repeated over and over, grew louder and louder…

The director in charge of the live broadcast also noticed this impressive victory, and the battle was immediately replayed on the official website, as well as simultaneously on the eight giant screens at the venue.

Those who made it to the semi-finals were at least advanced martial artists, yet he was so easily defeated by a high-level martial artist. His concealed yet swift and deadly kick was full of the unique violent beauty of martial arts.

The audience erupted in cheers and applause upon witnessing this. A resounding victory, just as the audience had hoped.

The passionate, high-pitched, and synchronized singing instantly ignited the atmosphere.

The viewers watching the live stream got excited...

The organizing committee was very pleased with this. Although the Xuetao Cup has a long history, it still needs viewership. The preliminary rounds and semi-finals hadn't been particularly exciting. The high-level martial arts competition came at just the right time.

Bai Yushuang looked at the images playing repeatedly on the screen, her eyes becoming more profound.

The layman looks at the excitement and the insider looks at the doorway.

From a martial arts perspective, a martial artist is considered an amateur. Only by condensing one's source energy and becoming a martial artist can one be considered to have entered the field.

No matter how much ordinary people love martial arts, they will always remain at the level of enthusiasts and can only watch the excitement.

Bai Yushuang has been training with a martial arts master since she was a child. Although she is only a top-level martial artist, her insight and knowledge are stronger than those of ordinary martial artists.

A beautiful, swift kill is nothing special. What's truly impressive is Gao Wu's mastery of precision. Whether it's the step he takes back or the force with which he kicks his opponent down, it's all perfectly timed, not a fraction too much or too little.

The key opponent is physically strong; to achieve this effect, Gao Wu's legs must be as hard as steel rods.

This demonstrates that Gao Wu's strength and physical prowess are at a top-tier level. He's also incredibly fast. In the confined space of a ring, this advantage is immense.

Previously, she was confident she still had the strength to deal with Gao Wu, which allowed her to appreciate him. Now, feeling the immense threat Gao Wu posed, she could only think about how to eliminate this threat...

As for those passionate and cheesy songs, let me tell you, when a large group of people sing them together, all that's left is the burning passion! Being in the thick of it, she felt her hair stand on end and couldn't help but get excited.

In the second round, Gao Wu delivered a beautiful, almost flashy, spinning kick, sweeping his leg across his opponent's ear and knocking him out, thus ending the match.

The entire battle lasted no more than ten seconds, and this beautiful finish drew cheers from the audience, while also boosting the online live stream viewership by one percentage point.

The official website has reserved a prominent spot for Gao Wu, broadcasting his matches live.

In the third round, Gao Wu used a series of rapid punches to knock his opponent unconscious, ending the match once again. At this point, the Xuetao Cup's viewership ratings reached a peak.

In the final round, Gao Wu's opponent was Mad Dog.

The mad dog, having barely reached the fourth round, had a face and eyes that were completely bloodshot, yet not a single drop of sweat on its body. The keratinocyte regeneration technique had strengthened its skin, but it had also damaged its sweat glands. The mad dog could only cool itself by opening its mouth wide, like a dog.

Gao Wu felt a little sorry for the guy. He smiled and said, "We meet again. Do you want to catch your breath for a bit? I'm not in a hurry."

Mad Dog had injected himself with several doses of drugs to advance, and now his mind was completely clouded. He couldn't even hear what Gao Wu was saying, nor did he want to talk to Gao Wu; all he wanted to do was tear Gao Wu to pieces.

With a roar, the mad dog lunged at Gao Wu, unleashing a barrage of punches and assault rifle shots like bullets. Gao Wu, however, went against the tide, meeting the mad dog's attacks with equally rapid punches.

He doesn't know how to use a sudden punch, and his rapid punches aren't as fluid as Mad Dog's. He also doesn't have the explosive, bullet-like, spinning, penetrating power of Mad Dog's punches. However, his fists are hard and fast, so punching each other is not difficult for him.

The assault gun and fist technique is the fastest and most ferocious. In the blink of an eye, Gao Wu and Mad Dog had exchanged dozens of punches.

The fighters didn't wear open-finger gloves, and blood spurted out when their fists clashed; a high-definition camera clearly captured this moment.

The simple and direct punches, with almost no technique, present an almost primitive and barbaric fighting style, which has a huge charm that strikes straight to the heart.

The audience cheered wildly, completely ignoring the battles on the other arenas. All eyes were on arena number eight, on the two martial artists exchanging blows!
By the time the mad dog, whose pain sensitivity had dulled, realized something was wrong, his fists were already a bloody mess, his knuckles broken. Although the mad dog was impervious to pain, he could no longer muster any strength in his hands.

Mad Dog was greatly surprised. He couldn't understand how he could have lost to Gao Wu in a boxing match.
Before he could even process what was happening, Gao Wu's high sweeping kick, as heavy as an axe, had already struck his ear. No matter how tough his skin and bones were, they couldn't withstand the terrifying kinetic energy impact of a two-thousand-kilogram leg.

The mad dog was kicked so hard it flipped over, crashed to the ground, and fell silent.

The referee came over, checked the rabid dog, confirmed that it was still breathing, and beckoned for staff to carry the rabid dog away.

Standing on the ring, Gao Wu raised his arms to signal to the audience in all directions. Tens of thousands of spectators in the martial arts hall sang in unison, and the song "Youth has its own wildness" pierced through the dome of the martial arts hall and echoed endlessly above the city...

By decisively winning several matches in the semi-finals, Gao Wu made a name for himself in front of his hometown folks in Dongjiang! Originally just an internet celebrity, he suddenly became a recognized martial arts genius through these matches!
The powerful emotional impact of the singing at the scene left a deep impression of Gao Wu on everyone's memory.

Huang Hai, who was watching the live stream from the Jinsheng Hotel, sneered. This kid really knows how to show off.

Lu Hongsheng smiled and said to his subordinate, "Keep this kid's odds high, and suck all the money in..."

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