High-level martial arts: Starting with a heart of steel, stats crush everything.

[Congratulations, host, you have drawn 'Endless Hatred'. Do you wish to equip it immediately?]

[Host equipment limit detected. Would you like to change the equipment in your inventory?]

【whether】

[Note: Please complete more challenge missions to unlock more equipment slots.]

"Endless hatred..."

Chen Mo rubbed his chin as he looked at the new equipment he had just drawn.

Isn't this the perfect two-piece set for Infinite Power?

Heart Steel is one of the main sources of Chen Mo's damage, and it absolutely cannot be removed.

But without the Iron Plate Boots, Chen Mo's agility will be greatly reduced. Is it worth it for the attribute and passive of Endless Hatred?

Opening the detailed panel of Endless Hatred, Chen Mo began to consider whether to replace the Iron Plate Boots.

[Endless Hatred: 400 Health, 55 Defense, 10 Skill Haste]

[Passive, Suffering: In combat, every five minutes deals damage equal to 3% of the caster's health to all nearby enemies and heals the caster for 250% of the damage dealt.]

"It deals 1130 damage every five minutes and heals me for 2800 health points..."

This passive ability is incredibly powerful, especially considering Chen Mo's current high health.

The trigger takes a bit long, but this equipment is very suitable for use in one-against-many situations.

However, it's not as effective in this kind of arena battle.

Those squishy little guys, let alone five minutes, I could cripple them with one punch.

If you encounter opponents who rely on agility, having Iron Plate Boots won't put you at such a disadvantage, so let's not change them for now.

"Never mind, I'll wait until I unlock the next equipment slot."

Chen Mo sighed. It was a real pity to have the equipment but not be able to equip it.

[Challenge Phase 1 complete, Phase 2 now open!]

[Let your stats shine! Successfully advancing to the top 64 will unlock your third equipment slot and second skill slot!]

"Um!?"

Chen Mo's eyes widened. This system is a real lifesaver!

Although he is usually quiet and reserved, he is a really considerate and wonderful person when it matters!

For a player like Chen Mo from a small city to advance to the top 64, he would need to play at least four matches.

In other words, he only needs to win three more games to unlock the third equipment slot and the second skill slot.

Thinking of this, Chen Mo was no longer sleepy. He sat up and began to check his opponent for the next round.

"Liu Hong, a level two martial artist from Zhang City?"

Chen Mo's face twitched. This level two martial artist's life points were at most around five thousand.

Tian Xingxing, with her glass cannon-like build, didn't even number three thousand; she couldn't withstand a single punch from him.

"You're just unlucky, don't blame me."

Chen Mo picked up the supplies and fruit that had been prepared in advance and put them in his mouth.

There's about an hour until the next match, so a short rest won't cause any problems.

...

Unlike Chen Mo, who was relaxing, Liu Hong, who had just won the first game, was now looking at his phone with sweat dripping down his face.

"No way, I'm going to fight that one-punch guy?"

Liu Hongren was completely numb. If Zhao Peinan, a level three martial artist, was almost killed by a single punch, how could he, a level two martial artist, be completely pierced through by a single punch?

"No, I haven't lived enough yet..."

Although the arena was equipped with the best healing-type mentalists in the country, he couldn't be saved if he was killed by a single punch.

"Give up, it's better to lose face than to lose your life..."

Ultimately, Liu Hong made a very wise decision.

That means giving up the game and going straight home.

His family, teachers, and city leaders agreed to Liu Hong's decision without hesitation; Chen Mo was indeed a monster that ordinary people couldn't defeat.

Not long after, the Zhang City delegation left the Yanjing No. 1 Sports Center through a side gate with Liu Hong.

At this moment, Chen Mo was unaware that he had acquired the nickname "One-Punch Bro," and he was still happily waiting for the next match.

An hour passed in the blink of an eye, and feeling that it was about time, Chen Mo got up and walked outside.

But when he arrived at the players' preparation area, he was told that his opponent in the next match had forfeited, and Chen Mo would be credited with the victory.

"That's so strange..."

Chen Mo pouted. "Why did you forfeit? I lost over 500 health points..."

You only lost your life, but I lost 500 life points.

How insensible of me...

Chen Mo sighed in disappointment and returned to the rest area.

In the VIP viewing area, the twenty seeded players and their families and friends were watching the match below.

Not only them, but also the deans of various top martial arts academies were invited to attend.

"Old Liu, this year's batch of kids are much stronger than in previous years."

Wu Suian, the dean of Yangcheng Martial Arts Academy, stared intently at the contestants engaged in fierce combat below and spoke.

"Indeed, both the regular players and the seeded players are much stronger than in previous years."

Liu Zhenwu, the dean of Jicheng Martial Arts Academy, nodded. This year's genius is stronger than any other year's genius.

Based on past experience, martial artists at level two or above have a chance of advancing to the top 64.

However, judging from this year's situation, even a level three martial artist has a certain chance of not being able to advance.

"Among the ordinary players, who do you think has the best chance?"

Wu Suian looked at Liu Zhenwu with a tone that suggested she already knew the answer.

"Isn't that obvious? Chen Mo from Taizhou is quite good; he could definitely be specially recruited into our Jicheng Martial Arts Academy."

Liu Zhenwu chuckled. Although Chen Mo might not make it to the end, they would never let such a genius go easily.

Every martial arts academy has a complete plan when recruiting gifted students.

Offering cars, houses, or money is just the tip of the iceberg; the real prize is the promised resources!

"What, aren't you planning to recruit a few seeded players to your Jicheng this year?" Wu Suian glanced back at the twenty seeded players, then turned around and asked.

"You think you can outcompete Shanghai and Beijing?" Liu Zhenwu sighed, somewhat disappointed.

"Whether it's combat resources, cultivation resources, or even housing prices, we can't compare to them. So how can we compete with them?"

"Let's just honestly recruit a few decent average players and stop dreaming."

"That makes sense." Wu Suian nodded on the surface, but her hand in her pocket had already given the admissions office an order.

"Tonight, I'll be visiting Chen Mo with the admissions brochure and the genius recruitment plan. I've already sent you the hotel room number!"

"We absolutely must make a good impression on Chen Mo!"

The deans' vision and abilities were all roughly the same; if Liu Zhenwu had his eye on Chen Mo, then Wu Suian naturally had his eye on him as well.

Only by taking the initiative can he gain the upper hand in the recruitment process. Even if he disagrees immediately, he can still leave a good impression on Chen Mo!