I will eventually become a god through sheer hard work.

"Only those who have worked hard know the importance of talent. Without talent, you don't even have the right to work hard."

Xue Jing listened to the singing and laughed, "You sang quite well, your breath control is excellent."

“Of course it’s enough, the person singing is also a martial artist,” Yin Muhu said.

"In recent years, professional martial artists in the club system have become increasingly flamboyant, singing, acting, and participating in variety shows. They are all good-looking. I don't understand why they don't just go into the entertainment industry?"

Jiang Siwei, who was flipping through a document next to her, laughed when she heard this, "Martial arts is a great gimmick. Traditional celebrities are no longer popular. If you want to make a name for yourself, the best way is to practice martial arts first. Martial arts stars are much more popular than ordinary stars."

Yin Muhu sighed, "This makes me feel very strange. It's as if the pure brilliance of the word 'martial artist' has been taken away and tainted by some random people. It makes me feel inexplicably uncomfortable."

Xue Jing glanced at her but didn't say anything.

He didn't feel anything. He wasn't a pure martial artist, and although he could understand Yin Muhu's meaning and feelings, he didn't feel any regret.

Jiang Siwei comforted her, "That's how times are. It's hard for an individual's will to fight against the tide of the times. Don't think too much about it, Xiaoyin."

The opening ceremony performance lasted for nearly twenty minutes, during which many singers and bands that Xue Jing did not recognize appeared, and it was quite a lively event.

After the performance ended, the stage was quickly tidied up by the staff, and then all the lights in the venue were turned on.

Meanwhile, the voices of commentators could be heard inside the venue.

"Hello everyone, good afternoon! Welcome to the 37th U19 Unrestricted Elite Fighting Tournament Fengcheng Elimination Round. I'm your commentator, Hao Yongyun!"

"I am Jin Shaorong."

"I am Zeng Qian."

The large screen inside the stadium displayed the images of three commentators: two men and one woman, who were sitting in the commentary booth not far from the ring.

"Ugh, this past week has been agonizing. Finally, the long-awaited knockout stage is here..."

After chatting for a while, the three of them quickly began to thank the various sponsors, relevant departments, and advertisers.

"Thanks to Mingzhen Sports Equipment for providing..."

"Thank you for your strong support, Kangde Security, Kuroshio Security, Galaxy Martial Arts Club...".

"Thanks to the Fengcheng Culture and Tourism Bureau, the organization that provided guidance for this event..."

After a long rap, the competition finally began.

"Alright, let's not delay any longer, please welcome the contestants to the arena!"

The lights dimmed again, and then several spotlights of different colors shone on the exit of the contestants' tunnel.

"First, please welcome..."

In the players' lounge, Yin Muhu looked at the screen, stood up and said, "I'm going to the arena to see it up close. Brother Xue, what about you?"

Xue Jing smiled and said, "I'll watch from here, you go ahead."

After Yin Muhu left, Jiang Siwei, who was standing nearby, said:

"Xiao Jing, you should have memorized all the rules, right?"

Xue Jing nodded. "I've remembered them all."

Although the U19 competition is called "Unrestricted," it is still a competition for the audience and not a full-fledged real-world match, so there are still some rules and restrictions.

For example, although weapons can be carried, they are limited to cold weapons. Otherwise, if a contestant comes up and immediately uses an American-style iaido... although it is quite martial arts in a certain sense, it is indeed not very appropriate and not very entertaining.

Also, you can't fight passively, you can't use foul language, you can't spit at your opponent, and you can't use magical attacks like catching your own excrement in your hand and throwing it to your opponent...

Some strange rules like these.

Judging from the law that every outrageous rule is accompanied by an outrageous fact, the U19 team has certainly had its share of interesting events in the past...

"Ah That's good."

Jiang Siwei nodded.

"However, I still have to say that all the other rules are negotiable, but the last and most important rule must be followed."

"—Cannot kill the opponent."

Jiang Siwei said solemnly.

"This is a legitimate martial arts competition, broadcast live in the entire event. If anyone kills their opponent, they will be immediately disqualified..."

Xue Jing raised an eyebrow and said, "Don't worry, Sister Wei, I'm not some kind of serial killer."

He looked at the live broadcast of the match on the screen.

The contestants' introductions are now complete, and the competition has officially begun.

In the scene, two teenagers are fighting, while three commentators are giving a passionate commentary, stirring up the emotions of the audience.

After watching for a while, Xue Jing felt that the two people were not very good and there was nothing to pay attention to, so he took out his phone and sent a WeChat message to his sister Xue Wan.

[Xue Jing: Have you arrived at the scene yet?]

He had barely sent it when Xue Wan replied almost instantly.

[Xue Wan: [Image] We've arrived!]

Upon opening the picture, it was a photo of Xue Wan and her classmates Zhao Lu and another person. They were all holding milk tea and making cute faces at the camera, with the U19 competition venue in the background.

[Xue Wan: My silly little brother, Zhao Lu asked me to ask when you're going to appear?]

[Xue Jing: Scene Six]

……

I watched the game while chatting on WeChat, and the cheers from the audience from time to time passed quickly.

Over three hours, five matches were played. Only in the third match, involving Ji Huaiyu, a disciple of the Four Symbols Dojo, did Xue Jing take notice.

"Contestant Xue Jing, contestant Xue Jing, it's time to get ready to enter the arena."

The shouts of staff could be heard outside the lounge.

Xue Jing stood up, patted his black martial arts uniform, picked up the Futu Knife beside him, and said to Jiang Siwei:

"Then I'll go, Sister Wei."

Jiang Siwei nodded and smiled, "Go for it, Xiao Jing, may your martial arts prowess be great!"

Xue Jing opened the door to the lounge and went out.

Following the staff, Xue Jing arrived at the waiting area. Further ahead was the contestant passage, and beyond that was the arena.

"There are still five minutes left in the halftime break. When the commentators mention you, walk out of the room. Do you understand, Xue Jing?"

The staff looked at the exceptionally handsome and refined young man and secretly admired him.

This person's appearance will definitely cause a sensation among the audience; she's just too good-looking.

"Understood." Xue Jing waved his hand.

After the staff left, Xue Jing looked at the contestant passage in front of him and waited quietly.

This will be his first public appearance in a high-profile setting.

Logically speaking, he should have felt nervous about facing the scrutiny of tens of thousands of people for the first time.

However, he felt only calm and undisturbed, as if he were just going out to the supermarket to buy groceries.

"...Let's welcome contestant Li Chengxuan!"

The voice of the commentator could be heard from outside the passage.

“Li Chengxuan is a contestant we are very familiar with. He comes from the Jinfeng Dojo in Qingcheng and is the lowest-ranked direct disciple in the Jinfeng Dojo. His style is ‘Jinfeng Baihong Sword’.”

"Li Chengxuan has participated in our Fengcheng qualifiers before, and he defeated his opponents in almost every match. His strength is terrifying, and he is the most outstanding dark horse of this year's U19!"

"As usual, let's take a look at this contestant's hexagonal data..."

"Attack 7, Speed ​​7, Defense 7, Skill... Skill 8, Mind 7, Intelligence 7."

"Wow, a near-perfect hexagon, a player with no obvious weaknesses."

"But Li Chengxuan seems a bit strange. He's always been very energetic and smiling in previous matches, but today he looks a bit serious. Is he worried about his opponent?"

"Then without further ado, let's welcome contestant Xue Jing!"

Upon hearing his name called, Xue Jing took a step forward and walked slowly toward the contestant passage.

"Here he comes! Little brother is about to make his appearance!"

Somewhere in the audience, Zhao Lu shook Xue Wan's arm, looking expectantly toward the exit of the passageway.

"Xue Jing..."

"Brother Xue..."

At the edge of the arena, Yin Muhu, Du Mingluan, and several other teenagers also turned their attention to the scene.

"Here he comes! Junior Brother is about to make his appearance!"

In the Hidden Dragon Dojo, in the Nourishing Heart Room, there was a large television screen. Li Qi, Chen Fuguang, Meng Boshang, Meng Qingjiao, Zhushan Ying, and their disciples were gathered together, watching it intently.

Inside the Yunlu Hotel, the cat rubbed its eyes, gazing sleepily at the television hanging on the wall.

On the seventh floor of Qingda Library, a quiet and beautiful girl with a high ponytail looked at the phone screen on the table and took a sip of tea.

In the dimly lit venue, several spotlights shone on the exit.

A young man wielding a long sword slowly emerged from within.

When his appearance was fully exposed and reflected on the big screen by the camera, the entire noisy stadium seemed to fall silent for a moment.

Beneath his medium-length, tousled black hair was a handsome face, as if meticulously sculpted by the gods themselves.

He stepped out from under the spotlight, his figure as steadfast and resilient as a thousand-year-old pine tree, exuding a composure rarely found in ordinary people. The title "Young Grandmaster" seemed tailor-made for him.

The boy walked out of the passage and onto the ring under the spotlight.

At the same time, a much louder noise erupted inside the venue than when Li Chengxuan had appeared.

"Holy crap, who is he?! Why have I never heard of him before?"

"She's so beautiful!"

"I don't know who he is or where he comes from. All I know is that from this moment on, he is my husband!"