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

"Also, the guy I fought today, Li Quan, was also using the Chaotic Sea Steel Twin Blades, but they didn't seem that rare."

Chen Mo was somewhat puzzled. How precious could materials be, if even contestants in the preliminary rounds could use them?

"Him?" Gu Feng frowned and let out a disdainful sneer.

"His twin swords are at most made of Chaotic Sea Steel alloy; even weapons made of pure Chaotic Sea Steel are very precious to me."

"Not to mention, the materials the Southern Training Camp can provide aren't just Chaotic Sea Steel, but also much more precious ones..."

Gu Feng was speaking when he heard the announcement that the afternoon competition was about to begin.

Let's add each other as friends, and chat later.

Gu Feng took out his phone and showed his QR code.

"Alright, we'll talk about it later." Chen Mo thought for a moment and then added Gu Feng as a friend.

Seeing that Gu Feng seemed to want to befriend him, Chen Mo simply agreed to his request.

Regardless of whether it can bring me any substantial benefits, at least it can broaden my horizons.

......

In the afternoon, only sixteen people remained in the stands.

After today's tournament ends, only eight of the sixteen will remain.

"One day today, one day tomorrow, and the finals the day after tomorrow..."

Chen Mo glanced around at his opponents and realized that there weren't many who could possibly defeat him.

Including Yang Zuo and Gu Feng, there are only four or five.

Before long, the match list for the round of 16 was displayed on the big screen.

Gu Feng faced off against Chu Qing, while Yang Zuo faced off against a late-stage level four martial artist.

Chen Mo was facing off against a late-stage level four martial artist from Fucheng.

After glancing at the data of the late-stage level four martial artist, Chen Mo felt much more at ease.

It has less than 10,000 health points, but its attack power reaches 1,800.

A glass cannon that attacks high and defends low.

It was still a two-ring battle, but the afternoon's matches progressed much faster.

After all the contestants were eliminated in the preliminary rounds, the battle between Gu Feng and Yang Zuo became noticeably longer.

It took the two of them a full three minutes to finish their fight.

Previously, when facing those contestants in the preliminary rounds, I rarely lasted more than thirty seconds.

Chen Mo and the contestant from Fucheng also spent a lot of time.

His guess was correct; the Fucheng contestant was a standard agility-type martial artist, and his weapon was an Abyss Steel Dagger.

This late-stage level four martial artist from Fucheng was extremely fast, but unfortunately, he was facing Chen Mo.

A tank that starts at top speed.

Under Chen Mo's reckless charge, this late-stage level four martial artist from Fucheng quickly found himself at a disadvantage.

After taking two punches from Chen Mo, he was carried off on a stretcher.

His injuries were exactly the same as those of Zhao Peinan, Chu Bai, and Li Quan—a large crater in his chest.

At this point, Chen Mo's nickname evolved from "One-Punch Bro" to "Ferocious Beast Chen Mo".

Chen Mo's fighting style is extremely ruthless, not only towards his enemies but also towards himself.

Offense without defense, trading injury for injury – that's Chen Mo's fighting style.

But this style only suits him, since others don't have such high health and life regeneration.

Taizhou City, an ordinary little town, has become famous because of Chen Mo.

In particular, many people began to inquire about how to transfer to Taizhou No. 37 Middle School, especially Xiao Qifeng.

However, Xiao Qifeng and Wei Zhen directly blocked this loophole.

Others may not know, but they are quite clear about it.

Chen Mo's strength has little to do with them; it is entirely due to Chen Mo's own abilities.

Once this loophole is opened, Taizhou City will soon face a humiliating defeat.

......

At this time, the streets of Taizhou were deserted except for dust.

Even the students from Wugao High School are now gathered in the multimedia classroom, waiting for the announcement of the top eight in the national competition.

When Chen Mo's name appeared on the list, cheers that soared to the heavens resounded throughout Taizhou.

Everyone was incredibly excited; Taizhou had finally turned the tide!

After years of consecutive first-round declines, the city's reputation as one of the weakest in the country will be completely shaken off this year!

However, Zhao Dehai and Zou Shuhua looked extremely grim.

"Old Zhao, we're finished..."

Zou Shuhua looked terrified; she and Zhao Dehai were probably the only two unhappy people in the entire Taizhou.

"With Chen Mo's results, regardless of whether he wins or loses later, neither of us can expect to live in Taizhou anymore."

"It's over, it's all over..."

As she spoke, Zou Shuhua began to wail loudly, which annoyed Zhao Dehai.

"Stop fucking crying!"

Zhao Dehai slammed his fist on the table and stood up abruptly.

"You think I'll just sit here and wait to die? Chen Mo, you're still too green."

"Even if I don't die a peaceful death, I won't let you have an easy time..."

After thinking for a while, Zhao Dehai picked up his phone and made a call.

...

Back in the increasingly deserted inner-area hotel, Chen Mo finally relaxed.

dong dong dong.

The knocking on the door instantly ruined Chen Mo's good mood.

After driving away the student representatives who still wanted to talk to him about special admissions, Chen Mo finally had some rare peace and quiet.

"By the way, ask Gu Feng what exactly is going on with the southern training camp."

But just as Chen Mo took out his phone, a sensational headline popped into his field of vision.

[Shocking! The "Beast" Chen Mo is actually this kind of person!]

[Incredible! The "beast" Chen Mo is actually the perpetrator of school bullying; the victim is still unconscious in the hospital!]

The truth is actually like this...

"..." Chen Mo's face darkened. It's true that fame brings trouble.

His rumors spread like wildfire so quickly.

Just then, Gu Feng suddenly called.

"Chen Mo, did you see the news in the old Beijing Daily just now?"

Are you alright?

"What could possibly happen to me?" Chen Mo snorted coldly. He could guess with his big toe who did it.

It's nothing more than that petty, bald-headed monk Zhao Dehai.

"Is what the news said true?"

Gu Feng was a little curious. Was Chen Mo really the kind of guy who bullied others by relying on his power?

"What do you think?" Chen Mo asked in return.

"I don't think so. The person who broke the news is named Zou Shuhua, a teacher at Taizhou No. 1 Middle School."

"I also checked, and Zou Shuhua doesn't have a very good reputation. In addition, she is married to the principal of No. 1 Middle School."

"So, did you offend them before?"

"Do you need my help? I can just make a call home and it'll be fine."

Chen Mo didn't know why Gu Feng was so enthusiastic, but he didn't intend to rely on Gu Feng for help in this matter.

"No need, I have my own way."

After thinking about it for a moment, Chen Mo told Wei Zhen about it.