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

"Another level of challenge like this?"

Chen Mo rubbed his chin.

Although he wasn't quite at the top of his game last time, Chen Mo was confident he could get an SSS-level reward this time.

After all, who would believe that a level 2, no, level 3 martial artist could defeat a level 5 late-stage genius of the Celestial Race?

Winning the game was already shocking enough, not to mention that Chen Mo was planning some unconventional moves.

Chen Mo had just picked up his chopsticks to continue eating when he realized that the chopsticks had broken in his hand at some point.

"Has your strength increased that much?"

Chen Mo was somewhat surprised and quickly opened the system panel to take a look.

Name: Chen Mo

【HP: 37643】

[Qi and Blood: 5120]

Attack Power: 210

Defense: 200

"How did it improve so much?!"

Chen Mo was stunned for a moment. His defense had increased by a full ninety points, and his attack power had increased even more dramatically.

If we consider the current attack power, the damage of his deliberate punch has also increased significantly.

"I see, attack power represents strength level, and health points represent physical strength..."

"Qi and blood represent the power and number of times martial arts techniques can be used, as well as defensive capabilities..."

Chen Mo changed to a new pair of chopsticks, pondering what defensive power represented.

As he rubbed his arm, Chen Mo suddenly realized something.

Defense seems to represent one's tolerance for pain; the higher the defense, the less afraid one is of pain.

"So that's how it is. No wonder it's immune to damage below 200."

"So you couldn't feel it after all."

Chen Mo didn't think about it anymore; he needed to save his energy for tomorrow's final.

Regardless of whether Yang Zuo or Gu Feng wins the semi-finals, he must win this championship.

Even if it weren't for the rewards of the challenge mission, he wanted to prove that he was definitely no weaker than those geniuses.

......

The semi-finals started promptly at 1 p.m.

The arena has also been replaced with abyssal steel alloy, which is at least five times stronger than a reinforced concrete arena.

Only an arena like this can withstand a battle between two level-five martial artists.

Furthermore, protective barriers were set up around the area; otherwise, a viewer might have been killed if they weren't careful.

Good afternoon, everyone!

The narrator's passionate voice immediately ignited the audience's enthusiasm.

Everyone was cheering for Gu Feng, and three huge flags with the character "Gu" on them were flying in the stands.

Everyone was hoping that Gu Feng could win this battle.

It's not just for Gu Feng, but also to prove that humans are not inherently weaker than the Celestials!

The commentator was very satisfied with the atmosphere; the warm-up was quite relaxed.

"Next, you will witness an epic battle between human geniuses and Celestial geniuses!"

"The Celestial Race is indeed born superior!"

"Our human race is by no means inferior to the Celestial Race!"

"Then we'll have to see the battle between Tanine and Yosuke!"

Amid cheers from the audience, Yang Zuo and Gu Feng stepped onto the ring at the same time.

"Oh right, the first match was originally supposed to be between 'Beast' Chen Mo and Wei Guohao, but Wei Guohao withdrew due to injury, and Chen Mo advanced directly to the finals."

"Alright, that's enough of the boring news. Now, let's witness this epic battle together!"

Rumble!

The deafening explosions of fireworks further heightened the atmosphere of the entire stadium.

"Ugh, this is so annoying..."

Chen Mo sat in the players' seat and clicked his tongue in displeasure.

But his displeasure was useless, since no one believed he could be a match for Gu Feng or Yang Zuo.

"Never mind, let's watch the game first."

Shaking his head, Chen Mo focused his attention on the arena.

...

On the Abyss Steel Arena, Gu Feng held a Chaotic Sea Steel Staff and looked at Yang Zuo on the other side of the arena.

As expected, Yang Zuo replaced his decorative longsword with the spear described in the records.

Gu Feng couldn't tell what material the spear was made of, but he could sense that it was definitely not simple.

"Hopefully this battle won't end too quickly."

Yang Zuo remained expressionless, but his eyes flashed with intense fighting spirit.

The opponents ahead were so boring that Yang Zuo even felt a little sleepy.

But Gu Feng in front of him was different; the aura emanating from him excited Yang Zuo.

But it was just a bit of excitement.

"Don't worry, I won't let you leave the ring standing up."

Gu Feng gripped the staff with both hands, and his abundant blood and qi instantly ignited both ends of the staff.

"You'd better make me fall." Yang Zuo became serious, pointing his spear directly at Gu Feng's throat.

"Did you all see that?!"

The commentator immediately became excited the moment he saw Gu Feng's long staff being lit.

"This is the signature blood energy of the Ancient Martial Valley family! Crimson Flame Blood Energy!"

"This special blood and qi has an extremely high temperature! The crimson blood and qi of a seventh-level martial artist can melt steel!"

"Gu Feng! Let's witness the power of ancient martial arts families!"

The cheers came like a tidal wave, but Gu Feng remained unmoved, his attention focused entirely on Yang Zuo.

Those viewers couldn't feel it, but Gu Feng could.

Only by personally facing this Celestial Race can one understand the insurmountable chasm between humans and Celestials.

"Both players, to your positions!"

"preparation!"

"start!"

Gu Feng's muscles bulged all over his body, and his veins coiled around him like venomous snakes.

Almost in the blink of an eye, Gu Feng appeared beside Yang Zuo.

The long staff, wreathed in flames, mercilessly cleaved towards Yang Zuo's skull!

boom!

With a muffled thud, Yang Zuo raised his spear to block the blow.

Yang Zuo's sleeves burned rapidly under the scorching flames, revealing his strong but not bulky arms.

"What incredible strength!"

Yang Zuo's eyes lit up, and he pushed hard with his spear, using the force to push Gu Feng backward.

Immediately afterwards, Yang Zuo's spear tip flashed with lightning, and he transformed into a bolt of lightning, piercing towards Gu Feng's heart.

"Indestructible!"

Gu Feng neither dodged nor evaded; his clothes ripped apart, and his entire body shimmered with a black-gold light.

Ding!

Yang Zuo's spear pierced Gu Feng's chest, but it did not cause him any harm whatsoever.

"Indestructible! This is indestructible!"

The commentator was so excited that he jumped up, his feet planted on the commentary platform, and he described the battle in an almost frenzied manner.

"This is one of the Gu family's unique body-refining techniques! By activating one's qi and blood, one can make their skin tougher than steel!"

"How about it, Tianren Yangzuo? Facing the indestructible Gu Feng, are you truly helpless?"

Gu Feng grinned; he was just waiting for Yang Zuo to launch an attack on him.

Compared to a spear, the long staff has a much shorter attack range, so Yang Zuo only has a chance if he gets close!

"Crimson Fire Cudgel!"