Ultimate: Tian Xin’s talent exposed, shocking Wang Dadong

Jiang Chen accidentally traveled to the world of Ultimate Class 1 and became a Muggle with no combat power index.

Fortunately, the system has awakened, and as long as you continue to expose it, you can get rich rewards!

In order to become a strong man, Jiang Chen directly chose to expose Tian Xin’s terrifying talent, shocking the three time and space of gold, silver and iron!

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Wang Dadong: “Are you kidding me? Teacher Tian Xin’s talent is even more terrifying than mine?!”

King Arthur: “Who is behind all this?”

Black Dragon: “Interesting! Interesting!! All of you, become my warrior corpses!”

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When Black Dragon led the martial corpses to defeat Wang Dadong and others.

Jiang Chen directly burst out with a combat power index exceeding tens of thousands, and stopped the fried egg with one hand!

Ultimate: Tian Xin’s talent exposed, shocking Wang Dadong
Chapter 1: Traveling Through KO One! Exposure System Activated!!
“boom–!”
A deafening roar exploded in his ears, and the dazzling light almost tore Jiang Chen’s eyeballs apart.
He subconsciously closed his eyes and felt an invisible wind pressure coming towards him, making him almost unable to stand steadily.
When he forced himself to open his eyes again, the scene before him stunned him.
This is… a classroom?
There are worn-out tables and chairs, graffiti-covered walls, and the air is filled with the restlessness and hormones unique to adolescence.
In the center of the classroom, two figures were colliding violently at a speed that was difficult to capture with the naked eye!
One of them, dressed in black leather, his short blond hair waving unruly upwards, held a… frying pan? No, the pan was intricately engraved with dragon patterns and was emitting a fiery red light. Every swing of the pan carried a tremendous force, as if to shatter the very air!
“Wang Dadong! You want to cause trouble in class again?”
The other person was also dressed in black, but his temperament was completely different.
He wore a pair of thin-framed glasses, and his movements were swift and graceful. Every block and counterattack was extremely precise, and the tip of his sword cut through the air, making a “whooshing” sound.
“King Arthur, stop talking nonsense! Today I’m going to let you know who is the real boss of KO One!”
Wang Dadong roared angrily, and his combat power index soared again. The red aura burst out from his body like flames, and the air became distorted.
“Humph, arrogant!”
King Arthur snorted coldly, showing no sign of weakness, and his azure combat power index soared.
It collided fiercely with Wang Dadong’s red arrogance, stirring up circles of energy ripples visible to the naked eye!
“Dragon-patterned pan, break it for me!” Wang Dadong shouted, and the dragon-patterned pan in his hand drew a tricky arc and smashed towards King Arthur’s head with the momentum of destroying everything.
King Arthur’s eyes fixed, and the Sword in the Stone was held horizontally before him. A blue light shone brightly on the sword: “The sword is called the Stone, the proof of the king’s power!”
“Clang!”
The sharp sound of metal clashing resounded throughout the classroom, and sparks flew everywhere!
The shock wave generated by the collision of the two powerful combat power indexes was like a strong wind, blowing away all the surrounding tables and chairs. Some students who were close to them were shocked and retreated repeatedly, with horror on their faces.
The surrounding students exclaimed one after another.
Jiang Chen, at this moment, was standing in a daze in the corner of the classroom, like an outsider, with an expression of disbelief on his face.
Wang Dadong…King Arthur…KO One…Guava High School…
These familiar nouns exploded in his mind like thunder!
Did he…travel through time? And he traveled to the world of “KO One”?!
Jiang Chen subconsciously looked down at his hands. They were white and slender, but he could not feel any strength at all.
He tried to mobilize the so-called “combat power index” in his memory, but his body was empty. Not to mention nine thousand points, there was probably not even nine points.
“I actually… became a Muggle with a combat power index of zero?” Jiang Chen’s heart sank little by little.
He knows the rules of this world too well.
Without a combat power index, it means that you have no ability to protect yourself, let alone participate in those magnificent events.
What about the Black Dragon, the Arbitration Chamber, the War of Time and Space…
These plots that once made his blood boil, now have nothing to do with him, a “good-for-nothing”. In fact, even his most basic survival may become a problem.
Thinking that Jin Bao San’s group of minions could easily bully a person with no combat power index, Jiang Chen couldn’t help but feel bitter and helpless.
Did I travel through time and space just to experience the humiliation of being beaten by the character at the bottom of the KO list?
Just when Jiang Chen was feeling disheartened and about to give up struggling, a cold mechanical voice suddenly rang out in his mind:
[Ding! Strong emotional fluctuations detected in the host, meeting the system activation conditions!][Congratulations to the host for successfully awakening the “All Heavens and Myriad Worlds Exposure System”! ][This system is dedicated to revealing the secrets and future of the universe and shocking the world!][As long as the host continues to reveal the past, present, and future of the “Ultimate” series world in his memory and triggers the emotions of the corresponding characters, he will receive rich rewards! ][Rewards include but are not limited to: combat power index, weapons, superpowers, skills, props… You can even summon powerful beings from other worlds!]A series of system prompt sounds, like the sound of nature, rang in Jiang Chen’s ears one after another.
At this moment, his heart, which had been silent due to despair, seemed to be injected with a strong electric current and suddenly began to beat again!
Reveal the system? Reveal the future and past of the Ultimate series? Get rewards?
Jiang Chen’s eyes lit up instantly, and his breathing became a little rapid.
This is a golden finger tailor-made for him! As a die-hard fan of the “Ultimate” series.
He knows the plot, characters, and even various hidden settings of this series very well!
If he had felt desperate before because he had no combat power index, then now, the emergence of this exposure system has undoubtedly given him a way to success!
“Calm down, calm down!” Jiang Chen took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down from the huge surprise.
He looked around and saw that the battle between Wang Dadong and King Arthur was still going on, but the intensity seemed to have decreased. Both of them were breathing heavily, obviously exhausted.
The other students watched excitedly, occasionally letting out an exclamation or two.
No one noticed the strangeness of Jiang Chen in the corner.
“System, how do I expose it?” Jiang Chen muttered to himself.
[The host only needs to imagine the content that needs to be exposed in his mind and select the exposure range. The system will then generate the “Heavenly Exposure Curtain” and project the content into the designated world.]“A designated world?” Jiang Chen’s mind moved. “In other words, I can not only let the KO One people see it, but even let people from other time and space see it?”
[Yes, host. Currently, the connectable time and space include: Gold Time and Space (current), Iron Time and Space, and Silver Time and Space. As the system upgrades, more time and space will be connected in the future.]Three things to do when reading: read, collect, and reward!
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ActivityRegister as a Filo member and receive 200 points![Register Now]Chapter 2: Connecting All Space and Time! Light Curtain Appears!! (Old Version)
Iron Spacetime! Silver Spacetime!
Jiang Chen’s heart was pounding.
This means that Xia Tian, Xia Yu, Lanling Wang, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Liu Bei (Xiu) and others may all see the content they have exposed!
This is so exciting!
“Since it is going to be exposed, it must make a big splash!” Jiang Chen’s eyes became sharp.
He quickly screened suitable exposure targets in his mind.
The love-hate relationship between Wang Dadong and King Arthur?
A ranking battle on the KO list?
Although these are explosive, they don’t seem to be shocking enough.
He needed a piece of explosive news that could instantly ignite the entire audience and even attract the attention of people from other time and space!
A name quietly emerged in his mind.
The class instructor of KO One – Tian Xin!
That gentle and kind female teacher who always wears a pink suit, patiently guides students but also has a bit of naiveté.
To outsiders, she is just an ordinary person who is powerless.
But Jiang Chen knew clearly what kind of shocking secrets this teacher Tian Xin was hiding!
Her younger brother is the legendary almost invincible, the eternal mystery on the KO list – KO.1, Tian Hongguang!
And Tian Xin herself was even claimed to possess a terrifying talent with a combat power index of up to one million points!
It’s just that for some reason, this talent has been kept secret and has not been awakened.
What kind of uproar will it cause once this secret is exposed?
What would Wang Dadong, King Arthur and other KO list masters who claim to be strong feel?
How will those forces hidden in the dark view this class teacher with unlimited potential?
Thinking of this, Jiang Chen couldn’t help but curl up the corners of his mouth in excitement.
“It’s decided to be you, Teacher Tian Xin!”
He took a deep breath and gave the system an instruction: “System, extract the relevant information about Teacher Tian Xin’s identity, background, and potential talents from my memory, and generate an exposure video!”
“Connect the exposure screen to Golden Spacetime Guava High School, Iron Spacetime, and Silver Spacetime!”
【Command received! 】
[Extracting relevant memory fragments…][Generating exposure video…][The sky screen for the various heavens is under construction… Estimated to be released in ten seconds! ]The cold mechanical sound rang out again.
Jiang Chen felt as if his brain was being gently brushed by an invisible force.
Those fragments of memories about Teacher Tian Xin flashed through my mind like a movie reel.
At the same time, in the classroom of KO One.
“Wang Dadong, you are lucky today!” King Arthur wiped the sweat from his forehead and said coldly.
“Tsk, King Arthur, I will definitely beat you down next time!” Wang Dadong responded unwillingly.
“Alright, alright, Dadong, Arthur, stop fighting! If you keep fighting, the classroom will be torn apart…”
However, before Tian Xin could finish her words, something strange happened!
Buzz——!
An indescribable vast aura, like a sleeping dragon awakening, instantly enveloped the entire Guava High School!
The lights in the classroom began to flicker wildly, as if they could not bear some tremendous pressure.
At this moment, everyone’s heart seemed to be grasped by an invisible big hand, and their breathing suddenly stagnated!
Wang Dadong and King Arthur’s expressions changed drastically. They clearly sensed that this aura was far beyond their ability to contend with!
“What’s going on?” Wang Dadong asked in horror.
The combat power index in his body instinctively began to stir, but was suppressed by the invisible aura.
“This power… is so strong!”
King Arthur gripped the sword in the stone tightly, cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and his eyes were full of vigilance.
It’s not just KO One.
All the students and teachers in the entire Guava High School felt this sudden and terrifying pressure at the same time.
They rushed out of the classroom, looked up at the sky, their faces filled with shock and confusion.
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Iron Time and Space, Xia Lanxingde’s home.
Xia Tian was holding her guitar, trying to play a new song, Xia Mei was chirping and putting on makeup, Xia Yu was reading the financial newspaper in the living room, and Xiong Ge was busy in the kitchen preparing dinner.
Suddenly, an equally vast and strange aura descended!
“Bang!” The makeup mirror in Xia Mei’s hand fell to the ground and shattered.
“What kind of energy is this?” Xia Yu suddenly stood up from the sofa with a serious expression.
The guitar string in Xia Tian’s hand snapped with a clang. He felt an unprecedented pressure, as if his soul was trembling. “Brother Xiong! Something…something’s happening!”
Brother Xiong in the kitchen and Ye Siren, who had just come out of the room, also had a drastic change of expression.
“This energy fluctuation… doesn’t belong to the Iron Dimension, nor does it seem to be from the Demon Realm!”
Ye Siren said in surprise, his eyes full of confusion.
“Be on guard!” Brother Xiong shouted softly, and quietly grabbed her weapon – the Qilin Hand – in his hand.
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Silver Time and Space, Eastern Han Academy.
The five tiger generals Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Ma Chao and Huang Zhong are engaging in their daily martial arts practice on the playground.
Liu Bei was giving instructions from the side, while Cao Cao and his trusted subordinates were watching not far away.
The sky is cloudless and the sun is shining brightly.
However, the next second, an indescribable aura of majesty descended from the sky and enveloped the entire academy!
“Hmm?” Guan Yu, who was sparring with Zhang Fei, suddenly stopped. A gleam flashed in his eyes and he looked up at the sky. “What a powerful aura! Who is this master coming?”
“Wow! Who dares to act like a ghost on the territory of our Donghan Academy?”
Zhang Fei had a leopard head and round eyes. He roared angrily and clenched the Eight Snake Spear in his hand.
Zhao Yun, Ma Chao, and Huang Zhong also stopped their actions and looked alert.
Liu Bei’s heart skipped a beat. He clearly felt that this aura was not simply force or internal strength.
It was a more mysterious and powerful existence that he had never encountered before.
He subconsciously grabbed the Kamikaze sword hidden behind him.
Right now.
A rare solemn expression also appeared on Cao Cao’s face. He slowly stood up and looked up at the sky with his eyes narrowed.
“Pass the order, everyone in the school, be on alert! I want to see who dares to put on such a grand display!”
The next moment.
In different time and space.
Under the gazes of countless people, some shocked, some wary, some bewildered, and some expectant, huge and mysterious light curtains emitting colorful light appeared.
Like a miracle, it spread silently across the sky of time and space!
Above the light curtain, ancient runes flowed, emitting a heart-pounding pressure.
【The sky curtain of the heavens is exposed, and the connection is successful! 】
【The first exposure is about to begin! 】
[Exposure Subject: Golden Time Guava High School Class Instructor—Tian Xin!]The cold and majestic mechanical sound was clearly transmitted through the light curtain to the ears of every creature that could see the sky!
In KO One, everyone’s eyes were instantly focused on Teacher Tian Xin who was in a daze.
Wang Dadong opened his mouth wide: “Teacher Tian…Teacher Tian?”
King Arthur frowned, his eyes full of inquiry.
Tian Xin herself was bewildered. She pointed at herself, her voice trembling. “Me? Exposing me? What…what’s going on?”
Jiang Chen stood in the corner, watching the dramatic scene in front of him, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, his eyes flashing with anticipation.
The show is about to begin!
Chapter 3: The First Person Exposed! A Million-Dollar Talent—Tian Xin!! (Old Version)
Just as the KO One team and the people from Iron Time and Silver Time were all shocked by the sudden “Revelation of the Heavens”.
On the colorful light curtain that stretched across the sky, ancient runes flowed once more, and a line of clearer, more eye-catching golden characters slowly emerged, bringing an unquestionable majesty to everyone’s sight.
Summary of this exposure: Tian Xin, the instructor of Golden Time Guava High School’s KO One class, and his brother, Tian Hongguang, the top KO player!
[It also contains a sealed talent of one million points of combat power index! ]“Pfft—hahahahahaha!”
In the silent KO One classroom, a discordant burst of laughter suddenly rang out, breaking the frozen air.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Wang Dadong holding his stomach, laughing so hard that tears were about to come out.
He pointed exaggeratedly at the golden characters on the sky screen with one hand, and pointed at Teacher Tian Xin, who was still petrified on the podium with the other, and said breathlessly: “Teacher…Teacher Tian? A million points of combat power index? Hahahaha! This…this is the funniest joke I, Wang Dadong, have ever heard in my life!”
“Seriously? Our gentle and kind, powerless teacher Tian Xin is actually KO.1’s sister?”
“And…still have a million combat power points? Whoever wrote this must have lost their mind!”
Wang Dadong’s laughter echoed in the empty classroom, full of undisguised disbelief.
In his opinion, Teacher Tian Xin is a typical “Muggle” who doesn’t even have the most basic self-protection ability. How could she be related to the legendary KO.1, not to mention the million-point combat power? That’s simply a fantasy!
He would rather believe that Jin Bao San could KO him than believe that Teacher Tian Xin was some hidden master.
“Dadong, you can’t say that.” King Arthur’s eyes flashed with caution.
Although he also found the content incredible.
But the vast aura when the sky curtain appeared, and the inexplicable pressure emanating from the words on the light curtain at this moment, made him dare not deny it as easily as Wang Dadong.
“Why can’t you say that? King Arthur, you don’t believe it, do you?” Wang Dadong stopped laughing and looked at King Arthur with a look of “you are not!” “Teacher Tian couldn’t even stop us from fighting, and you tell me she has a million combat power?”
“Why does she have to keep trying to persuade us not to fight? Wouldn’t she just slap us all away?”
King Arthur frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, “I don’t believe it, it’s just that this matter is too strange.”
“The appearance of this light curtain and the energy fluctuations it emits are far beyond our understanding.”
“Also, have you forgotten the almost suffocating pressure we felt earlier? That couldn’t be achieved by ordinary means.”
“Perhaps… this is another new trick up the sleeve of that Black Dragon guy? Is he trying to confuse us, or is there some bigger conspiracy?”
In King Arthur’s opinion, the black dragon is the strongest enemy they know so far. It acts in a mysterious and unpredictable way, and it is not impossible for it to cause such an incredible “sky curtain incident”.
But, if it was really the Black Dragon’s doing, what was his purpose? Was it simply to tease them?
Or is it that there is really some hidden secret about the identity of “Teacher Tian Xin” that they don’t know about?
Sha Jie, Jin Bao San, Dala, Axe and others on the side were also talking about it.
“No way? Teacher Tian Xin is really KO.1’s sister?”
“Who is KO.1? Why haven’t I heard of him?”
“A million points of combat power… wouldn’t that be more terrifying than Brother Dadong and King Arthur combined?”
“I think it’s fake! Teacher Tian is so gentle, how could she be a master!”
Jin Baosan even squinted his eyes and leaned over to Wang Dadong, flattering him, “Brother Dadong is right! How could Teacher Tian Xin have a combat power index of a million points? I think this must be some blind idiot playing a prank! Do you want me, Jin Baosan, to check it out for you, Brother Dadong?”
Tian Xin, who was at the center of the incident, was already pale and her body was trembling slightly.
She stared blankly at the words on the sky curtain, then looked at the students around her who were looking at her with eyes that were either surprised, suspicious, or inquiring. Her mind went blank.
“…Tian Hongguang…a million points of combat power…” Tian Xin muttered to himself, his eyes dull, as if he had lost his soul.
Each of these words was like a heavy hammer, hitting her heart hard.
Her younger brother Tian Hongguang is the eternal pain in her heart.
Ever since her brother disappeared, she has been trying hard to live and forget those unpleasant memories.
But now, this mysterious light curtain has revealed her deepest secrets to the public in such a shocking way!
And what about that “million-point combat power talent”, what is that?
She only knew that her body seemed to be a little special. She couldn’t do strenuous exercise since she was a child, otherwise she would feel dizzy or even fall into a coma.
Her parents also warned her to stay away from activities involving fighting and killing.
Could this be related to the so-called “combat talent”?
She totally couldn’t understand or accept it.
All of this was beyond her understanding.
She felt a huge sense of panic and helplessness overwhelm her, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.
In the corner, Jiang Chen took in everyone’s reactions, with an imperceptible smile on his lips.
Wang Dadong’s disbelief, King Arthur’s caution, Tian Xin’s despair, everything was within his expectations.
At this moment, the cold mechanical voice sounded in his mind again:
[Ding! Detected that the target person, Tian Xin, is experiencing severe emotional fluctuations!][Detected that the main characters of KO One, such as Wang Dadong and Wang Yase, are experiencing strong emotional fluctuations! ][Congratulations to the host for successfully triggering the first exposure and creating an initial shocking effect! ][Get a novice reward: 3,000 combat power index points! ]Feilu novels, Feilu will make you look good!
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Chapter 4: 3,000-point Combat Power Index! Continuous Breakthrough! (Old Version)
As soon as the words fell.
Jiang Chen only felt a warm current emerging from his dantian out of nowhere, flowing quickly to his limbs and bones like a trickle of water.
Then, this warm current suddenly became powerful, as if a sleeping beast had awakened in his body, every cell was cheering and full of explosive power!
Three thousand points!
Jiang Chen was delighted. Although a 3,000-point combat power index might not be worth mentioning to the masters on the KO list, for him, whose combat power was zero before, it was undoubtedly a qualitative leap!
This means that he is finally no longer the powerless “Muggle” and has the initial ability to protect himself!
This power came and went quickly, and soon settled down, perfectly merging with his body without any leakage.
Jiang Chen clenched his fists slightly, feeling the full power in his body, and an unprecedented sense of security surged in his heart.
But he did not show any abnormality and still maintained the indifferent expression of a “spectator”.
He knew that now was not the time to expose himself. A combat power index of 3,000 points was still not enough in a place like Ultimate Class, where so many experts gathered.
He needs more exposure, more rewards, and becoming stronger step by step to truly control his own destiny in this turbulent world.
“The best is yet to come.”
Jiang Chen thought to himself, and once again cast his gaze towards the light curtain in the sky, his eyes flashing with anticipation.
When “Golden Time and Space Guava High School KO Class instructor Tian Xin, his brother is the top KO master Tian Hongguang! He himself also has a sealed talent of a million points of combat power index!”
When this line of words appeared on the sky curtain, the expressions of everyone in the Xia family became wonderful.
“Golden Time and Space? Guava High School?” Xia Tian scratched his head, confused. “Who is this Tian Xin? She sounds very powerful. She KO’d 1’s sister and has a million combat points… Wow, is she even more powerful than Brother Xiong?”
He subconsciously glanced at Brother Xiong beside him.
Brother Xiong frowned, his face a bit solemn: “Golden Time and Space… I seem to have heard of it somewhere.”
“A million combat power index? That’s no joke. If this Tian Xin really has such strong potential, what kind of person is she? Is she good or evil?”
As an important guardian of the Iron Time and Space Superpower Walkers, Brother Xiong is instinctively wary of this unknown and powerful existence.
“The point is, what exactly is the origin of this ‘Heaven Exposing the Sky Curtain’?”
Xia Yu pushed up his glasses, a rational light flashing in his eyes. “It can deliver information across time and space. This ability is extraordinary.”
“Furthermore, why did it want to expose Tian Xin from the Golden Time and Space? What was its purpose? Behind this, there are probably secrets that are difficult for us to imagine.”
Xia Mei’s eyes lit up as she excitedly exclaimed, “Wow! Big gossip from another time and space! KO.1’s sister, a hidden master with a million-pound combat power!”
“This plot is even more exciting than a TV drama! I wonder if Teacher Tian Xin is pretty? Is she as pretty as me?”
“Could it be the work of the demon world?” Xia Tian suddenly asked.
“Not like it.” Xia Yu shook his head. “The Demon Realm’s style of action has always been direct and brutal. This kind of mysterious method doesn’t seem like their style. Moreover, the aura of this light curtain, although vast, is not evil. Instead, it has a kind of…neutral and peaceful feeling.”
“Anyway, let’s wait and see what happens.” Xiong sighed, “I hope this won’t cause any trouble for our Iron Time and Space.”
The large golden characters on the sky curtain also caused a stir in the Eastern Han Academy.
“Golden Time and Space? Guava High School?” Zhang Fei, with his leopard-like head and round eyes, looked completely bewildered. “What the hell is this? I, Old Zhang, don’t understand a single word! But, KO.1, a million combat power, that sounds pretty impressive!”
“Brother, is this Tian Xin better than you?”
When Liu Bei heard this, his heart was shocked.
Teacher Tian Xin!
He could never have imagined that the first person to be exposed by this “Exposure of the Heavens” would be Wang Dadong’s teacher.
A million points of combat power talent?
This information exploded in his mind like thunder, making him a little unbelievable for a moment.
In his impression, Teacher Tian Xin has always been an ordinary person who is powerless. Although she occasionally shows some extraordinary sharpness, Xiu has never associated her with the word “master”.
But now, this mysterious light curtain has revealed such an amazing secret!
“This…how is this possible?” Xiu’s heart was in turmoil.
He subconsciously tightened his grip on the Kamikaze Sword hidden behind him, and looked at the sky with complicated eyes.
If all this is true, what kind of secrets and pressures has Teacher Tian Xin been carrying all these years? And how dangerous will this exposure put her?
“Yide, stop talking nonsense!” Guan Yu’s eyes flashed, and he shouted in a deep voice to stop Zhang Fei from speaking without restraint.
Although he didn’t understand what “Golden Time and Space” and “KO List” meant, the words “million points of combat power” made him feel an unprecedented impact.
According to his knowledge of martial arts, with a combat power of one million, that is almost a god-like existence!
“If this woman named Tian Xin really has such talent, then what kind of place is the Golden Time and Space where she lives, a place full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers?”
Zhao Yun frowned slightly, his tone filled with a hint of longing and vigilance.
Ma Chao and Huang Zhong also looked shocked, obviously shocked by this number.
“Interesting, really interesting.” Cao Cao, who was not far away, curled up the corner of his mouth with a meaningful smile.
He stood with his hands behind his back, looking up at the light curtain in the sky, with an unfathomable light flashing in his eyes.
“Golden Time and Space, Tian Xin, KO-1 Tian Hongguang, one million points of combat talent…” Cao Cao muttered these key words, his eyes growing increasingly penetrating. “Who on earth created this ‘Heavenly Exposure Curtain’? What’s its purpose? Exposing others’ privacy, is it to cause chaos, or is there something else going on?”
“However, if this Tian Xin really possesses such potential, then she is a person worth paying attention to. One million points of combat power… if I could use them…”
Thinking of this, Cao Cao’s eyes couldn’t help but reveal a hint of ambition and calculation unique to a hero.
He waved his hand and ordered his confidants behind him: “Pass the order down and keep a close eye on this matter.”
“Also, find a way to investigate the origins of this ‘Golden Time and Space’ and the so-called ‘KO Ranking’.”
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Golden Time and Space.
Just as the three realms were having different thoughts and speculations, in an unknown dark space.
A figure wearing a black cloak, exuding an evil and ominous aura, was quietly staring at the same light curtain scene projected in the void in front of him.
The face hidden in the shadow of the hood had a hideous and twisted grin at the corner of its mouth.
“Tian Xin… a million points of combat talent?” A hoarse and low voice sounded like the friction of metal, with a hint of playfulness and cruelty.
“Hehe…hehehe…”
The black dragon chuckled, his laughter filled with undisguised malice and excitement.
“I thought the days would become increasingly boring, but unexpectedly, there would be such an unexpected surprise.”
He stretched out his dry fingers and tapped lightly on the armrest, a bloodthirsty gleam in his eyes.
“An exposure system? Interesting, truly interesting! I want to see how many secrets you can uncover, and how much ‘fun’ you can bring to this boring world!”
The black dragon slowly stood up, and the dark aura around it became increasingly dense, as if it was about to swallow up the entire space.
“The game is really… getting more and more interesting!”
He raised his head, his gaze seemed to penetrate the endless void and fall on the colorful light curtain, his eyes full of anticipation and madness.
This sudden “exposure of the heavens” not only did not make him feel threatened, but instead aroused the destructive desire in his heart that was hoping for chaos in the world.
He couldn’t wait to see what wonderful expressions those so-called righteous people would show when the secrets hidden under the glamorous appearance were revealed one by one!
Chapter 5: The terrifying power of KO.1! 15,000 points of combat power!! (Old version)
The large golden characters that were originally fixed in the center of the light curtain suddenly came alive and began to slowly dissipate.
Instead, there is a deeper and broader picture, like a huge mirror, reflecting unknown time and space.
“Hey, hey, hey, what’s going on? Why are the words gone?”
Wang Dadong opened his eyes wide, looking puzzled.
He had just been laughing at the fantastical nature of the sky curtain, but now he was caught off guard by this sudden change.
“It seems that more detailed content will be played.” King Arthur raised his hand and touched his chin, “It’s just that this classroom is too small, and…”
He looked around and saw that the tables, chairs and benches had been knocked over in the previous battle. It was not a good place to watch a movie.
“That’s right!” Wang Dadong slapped his thigh. “Such an exciting ‘blockbuster’ must be watched in a good place to be fully enjoyed! Let’s go to the Death Gate!”
Shengsimen, the famous duel holy place of Guava High School, is deserted and has a wide view. It is undoubtedly the best “movie viewing platform”.
Jiang Chen’s heart moved slightly. Is there only a death door left?
Well, that place is indeed more suitable for the next “performance”.
He followed Wang Datong and King Arthur silently, and the group left the KO One classroom in a mighty manner.
The strange thing was that the moment they stepped out of the classroom.
The light curtain that was originally fixed above the classroom seemed to have consciousness and moved accordingly, always hovering not far above their heads, like a faithful projector, ensuring that everyone could clearly see the content on it.
Jin Bao San and the others naturally followed happily, including Sha Jie, Dala, Axe and other students of the Ultimate Class.
Although they were still full of doubts and confusion, they couldn’t suppress their curiosity and followed.
Even Tian Xin, who had been in a state of despair, was swept up by this crowd and walked towards the Death Gate with unsteady steps.
Her mind was in a mess at the moment, and she felt dizzy, as if she was in an absurd nightmare.
Soon, everyone arrived at the empty Death Gate.
The colorful light curtain also stabilized above the remaining death gate, and the range seemed to expand a bit, ensuring that everyone on the ground could see it clearly.
Just as everyone stood still, new golden runes flowed again on the light curtain and condensed into lines.
[The laws of nature are clear, and karma is cyclical. The reason Tian Xin possesses a million points of combat power talent is closely related to his younger brother, Tian Hongguang.]Tian Hongguang, a natural martial arts prodigy, is the top fighter on the KO list. His strength has long since reached perfection. His combat power is far beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
[However, due to the jealousy of the talented, Tian Hongguang was ambushed by the Black Dragon and turned into a martial corpse, becoming the most powerful killing weapon under his command – “Zun”!][Tian Hongguang’s combat power index increased instead of decreasing, even breaking through the one million mark at one point, but he lost all consciousness and became a walking corpse.][His sister, Tian Xin, was also affected by him due to their blood connection, and the enormous energy hidden within her was partially stimulated and sealed. This is both a gift and a shackle.]Just a few short lines contain a shocking amount of information!
“Martial Corpse?!”
Wang Dadong and King Arthur exclaimed almost at the same time, their faces changing suddenly.
They were not unfamiliar with the term “Wu Shi” (Martial Corpse). It was a pitiful existence eroded by dark forces, losing self-awareness and remaining with only the fighting instinct.
According to rumors, the martial corpse possesses power far beyond what it had in life, but the price is eternal damnation.
KO.1 Tian Hongguang was actually made into a martial corpse “Zun”?
This is simply horrifying!
And Teacher Tian Xin’s one million-point combat power talent is actually related to this?
Before everyone could recover from these shocking words, the picture on the screen suddenly changed, as if a window to the past had opened.
In the picture, a young man with a tall figure, handsome face, but a hint of rebelliousness in his eyes stands proudly.
There was no weapon in his hands, but the powerful aura emanating from his body made the entire scene freeze.
[KO.1 Tian Hongguang VS KO.4 Taishan, KO.5 Wu Xiong teamed up]A line of small words appeared at the bottom of the screen.
“Taishan? Wu Xiong?”
Wang Dadong was slightly stunned. He had some impression of these two names.
It seems that there were some masters who were once famous on the KO list, but they disappeared later.
In the picture, the two men known as Taishan and Wu Xiong had solemn expressions on their faces, and their combat power indexes soared, reaching a peak of around 9,000 points!
The two of them, one on the left and one on the right, formed a pincer attack and attacked Tian Hongguang in the center at the same time with tremendous force!
Taishan’s fists are so powerful and powerful that they seem to be able to split mountains and crack rocks! Wu Xiong’s kicks are as swift as the wind, tricky and ruthless!
Faced with the joint attack of the two masters, Tian Hongguang curled up a disdainful sneer at the corner of his mouth.
“Too slow.”
He uttered three words lightly.
Before he finished speaking, his figure suddenly disappeared from where he was!
“What?!”
Taishan and Wu Xiong’s pupils shrank sharply, they didn’t even see how Tian Hongguang moved!
The next moment, Tian Hongguang’s figure appeared beside Taishan like a ghost, and one hand lightly pressed on Taishan’s chest.
“puff!”
Taishan was hit hard, blood gushing out of his mouth, and his huge body flew backwards like a kite with a broken string, hitting the distant wall heavily, stirring up a cloud of dust.
Flash sale!
Just one move, KO.4 Taishan, defeated!
Wu Xiong was horrified when he saw this, but he was KO.5 after all and had rich combat experience. He suppressed the fear in his heart, roared, and attacked more fiercely. His legs turned into countless afterimages, covering Xiang Tian Hongguang’s vital parts.
However, in Tian Hongguang’s eyes, all this still seemed to be replayed in slow motion.
He didn’t even look back, just waved back casually.
“Bang!”
With a dull thud, all of Wu Xiong’s attacks came to an abrupt halt. He was like being hit by an invisible giant hammer. Following in the footsteps of Taishan, he flew backwards and fainted.
KO.5 Wu Xiong, defeated!
The whole process was smooth, clean and neat, even effortless!
In the screen, Tian Hongguang slowly withdrew his hand, his eyes calm, as if he had just done something insignificant.
Above his head, a bright red number slowly emerged and continued to rise—
【12000 points!】
13,000 points!
15,000 points!
Finally, it settled at the terrifying value of [15,000 points]!
Chapter 6: Over 50,000 Combat Power! Yama Blade!! (Old Version)
“hiss–“
Inside the remaining death gate, there was a sound of people sucking in their breaths of cold air.
Wang Dadong’s pupils shrank to the size of needles, and the cynical smile on his face had long since disappeared, replaced by unprecedented solemnity and a hint of… excitement!
“Fifteen thousand points… Is this the strength of KO.1?”
He muttered to himself, his fists clenching unconsciously.
King Arthur’s expression was also solemn. He tightened the sword in the stone in his hand and said in a deep voice, “How powerful! His speed, strength, and reflexes have all reached an incredible level! Taishan and Wu Xiong are completely powerless in front of him!”
Even through the light curtain, they could feel Tian Hongguang’s powerful aura that looked down on the world!
Jin Baosan and others were so frightened that they were trembling and didn’t dare to breathe.
A combat power index of 15,000 points was far beyond their comprehension!
Jiang Chen, who was in the corner, appeared calm on the surface, but was slightly shaken inside.
KO.1 Tian Hongguang, his reputation is well-deserved!
This is just his strength in normal state.
Just as everyone was getting excited, the picture on the screen changed again.
The scene became eerie and strange, filled with an ominous atmosphere.
Tian Hongguang was still standing there, but his eyes had become empty and lifeless, his face was covered with a faint layer of black air, and he no longer exuded arrogance and confidence, but pure, cold murderous intent!
On his forehead, a strange black “Wu” character mark was faintly visible.
【Martial Corpse——Zun! 】
“Here it comes!” Wang Dadong and King Arthur were both startled.
In the picture, Wu Shizun’s target seems to be several people with special abilities who have entered his territory.
Although those people with special abilities also possess impressive combat capabilities, they are like ants in front of Wu Shi Zun!
Wu Shizun’s movements were faster and more violent than before!
He no longer held back, and every move and every style was filled with destructive power!
Sometimes he would transform into a black lightning, appear in front of the enemy in an instant, and punch out, causing the air to explode with an unbearable sound!
Sometimes his hands turned into claws, tearing the void, leaving behind afterimages that were dazzling and impossible to defend against!
The supernatural attacks launched by those supernatural practitioners were like a drop in the ocean when they hit him, and they couldn’t cause any harm at all!
“roar!”
Wu Shi Zun let out a roar that was not human, and the black energy around him suddenly surged! His combat power index also began to soar wildly!
18,000 points!
【20,000 points!】
【25000 points!】
【30,000 points! 】
The numbers soared all the way, and finally stopped at a value that made everyone suffocate.
50,000 points!
Terror! Despair!
This is the only thought in the minds of everyone in the Death Gate at this moment!
Fifty thousand points of combat power index!
This is no longer something humans can achieve, right?!
Wang Dadong felt a chill running from the soles of his feet to the top of his head. His physique, which he prided himself on being stronger when facing a stronger opponent, seemed pale and powerless in the face of this pure, overwhelming force.
“Is this… is this the power of the martial corpse?” His voice was a little dry.
King Arthur’s face turned ashen, and his knuckles turned white from gripping the Sword in the Stone with such force.
“Too horrifying… This is completely beyond our comprehension! The Black Dragon… could actually create such a terrifying monster!”
He couldn’t imagine how likely he would be to win if he faced a Martial Corpse Lord like this.
No, there is no chance of winning at all!
In the picture, those people with special abilities were defeated step by step under the violent attack of Wu Shi Zun, and were eventually defeated one by one, and their lives or deaths were unknown.
As for Wu Shi Zun, he stood quietly in place like an emotionless killing machine. The black energy around him slowly converged, but the heart-pounding pressure still permeated the entire picture.
The image on the light screen froze at this point, then slowly faded away and returned to that deep rainbow of colors.
Inside the Death Gate, there was dead silence.
After a long moment, Wang Dadong finally let out a long breath, tugging his chin and muttering to himself with a complicated look in his eyes, “KO.1 Tian Hongguang, he’s truly ridiculously strong. Whether in his normal state or in his martial corpse state, he’s incredibly strong…”
“However, no matter how strong he is, I, Wang Dadong, am no pushover! I just don’t know what kind of strength that legendary KO.2 has.”
“If possible, I would really like to fight him to see who is stronger!”
Wang Dadong touched his chin, grinned, his eyes full of fighting spirit.
He has a physique that becomes stronger when facing stronger opponents, and he has an indestructible dragon-patterned griddle. No matter how strong the opponent is, he has the confidence to fight!
KO.1 may be difficult to achieve, but he is still very interested in challenging KO.2.
King Arthur glanced at him and said nothing.
He knew Wang Dadong’s character. The stronger the opponent, the more it would arouse his fighting spirit.
However, KO.2 is equally mysterious, and his strength is probably extraordinary.
In the corner, Jiang Chen, while Wang Dadong and King Arthur were shocked by Tian Hongguang’s strength, heard the system’s prompt sound again in his mind:
[Ding! Target individuals Wang Dadong and Wang Yase have been detected to be experiencing significant emotional fluctuations, and have developed a deep understanding of the exposed content!][Congratulations to the host for successfully triggering a secondary exposure shock! ][Reward: Combat Power Index 2,000 points! ][Reward: Exclusive weapon – Yama Blade! ][Yan Mo Dao: The legendary sword left by the demon swordsman Sparda to his son Virgil, possesses the power to sever everything. Its core ability is “separation,” capable of not only slicing through physical space but also separating concepts, even creating passages for travel.]Another warm current surged through his body, and Jiang Chen clearly felt that his strength had been increased again.
Five thousand combat power index!
Although there is still a long way to go before reaching the top of the KO list, this is already a good starting point.
What surprised him even more was that he was rewarded with an exclusive weapon – the Yama Sword!
“Yan Mo Dao… cut everything off, separate space, and create a moving channel?”
A huge wave of emotion rose in Jiang Chen’s heart.
The power of this knife is simply amazing!
If used properly, it will have unparalleled advantages in both combat and strategic transfer!
He suppressed his inner excitement, and with a thought, the shadow of a sword with an ancient shape, a long and narrow blade, and emitting a faint glow flashed in his palm, so fast that it was unnoticeable.
Jiang Chen took a deep breath and imprinted the existence of the Yama Blade deeply in his mind.
Now is not the time to reveal it, but this knife will undoubtedly become his important trump card in the future.
Chapter 7: Shocking Spacetime! Can This Really Be Cultivated? (Old Version)
And just at this moment.
King Arthur, who had been silent the whole time, suddenly spoke up, breaking the contemplative atmosphere: “Dadong, look! The sky has changed again!”
Upon hearing this, everyone looked up at the sky.
Above the colorful light curtain, the ancient runes began to flow rapidly again, shining brightly, as if brewing even more astonishing content.
The golden light gathered, and lines of new characters slowly emerged with even greater momentum.
–
When the light screen showed the image of Tian Hongguang, especially Wu Shizun’s combat power index of up to 50,000 points, the faces of everyone in the Xia family became extremely ugly.
“Fifty thousand points… How… How is this possible?!”
Xia Tian was so shocked by the number that his scalp tingled and he felt like his heart was about to jump out.
“Brother Xiong, can the martial corpses of the Golden Time and Space actually reach this level? They are much more terrifying than the demons and monsters we have encountered!”
Xiong Ge’s expression was extremely solemn. She stared at the light screen intently and said in a deep voice, “This Black Dragon’s methods are so vicious and cruel! He turned a gifted young man into an emotionless killing tool and even gave him such terrifying power! What kind of place is the Golden Spacetime?”
She was filled with worry. If a martial corpse of this level appeared in the Iron Time and Space, it would be a catastrophe!
Xia Yu pushed up his glasses, his eyes flickering behind the lenses: “Fifty thousand combat power index points, according to our Iron Spacetime conversion, is already far beyond the scope of ordinary high-level supernatural walkers.”
“If this force cannot be effectively controlled, its destructive power will be catastrophic.”
“Furthermore, this ‘Zun’ seems to have retained Tian Hongguang’s fighting skills and instincts as KO.1, only his bloodlust has been infinitely amplified. This combination is the most terrifying.”
Xia Mei’s face turned pale with fear. She hid behind Brother Xiong and muttered softly, “It’s… too scary! That martial corpse’s eyes are so scary, as if they’re about to burst out from the light curtain!”
The scene where Tian Hongguang transformed into Wu Shi Zun and displayed a combat power index of 50,000 points also brought a huge shock to everyone in the Eastern Han Academy.
“Fifty thousand… points?” Zhang Fei’s eyes widened, his throat dry. “What… what kind of monster is this?! I, Old Zhang, consider myself incredibly strong, but compared to this fellow called ‘Zun’, I’m nothing!”
He used to think KO.1 was very powerful, but now after seeing Wu Shi Zun, he finally understood what true terror was.
Guan Yu’s almond-shaped eyes narrowed, and his grip on the Azure Dragon Crescent Blade tightened slightly. A hint of solemnity lingered in his tone, “This man was corrupted by evil energy and transformed into a martial corpse. His strength has not increased but decreased, but has instead skyrocketed to this point. This shows both his own high talent and the evil of the mastermind behind this.”
“Fifty thousand points of combat power, if used on the battlefield, is enough to sweep away thousands of troops!” Zhao Yun’s face also showed a rare look of surprise, “Such power is beyond the reach of ordinary people.”
Liu Bei’s heart was in turmoil.
Fifty thousand points!
This number reminded him of the legendary demon kings in the Iron Time and Space. Perhaps they were no more than this?
A KO.1 from the Golden Time and Space was made into a martial corpse and could reach such a terrifying level. How powerful must the black dragon that created the martial corpse be?
“Teacher Tian Xin’s brother… unexpectedly suffered such misfortune.”
“Brother, do you think that in this inventory, will there be anyone from our Silver Time and Space on the list?” Zhang Fei came over and asked excitedly.
Xiu shook his head and smiled bitterly, “I don’t know. But if someone from Silver Time and Space is on the list, I’m afraid it may not be a good thing.”
Golden time and space, in the dark space.
The black dragon looked at the scene of Wu Shi Zun killing everyone in the light curtain and let out bursts of low and joyful laughter.
“Hahahaha… Zun! It’s worthy of being my masterpiece! A combat power index of 50,000 points is enough to terrify those so-called righteous people!”
He licked his cracked lips with his scarlet tongue, his eyes filled with morbid satisfaction.
“Tian Xin… Tian Hongguang… Haha, what wonderful material! It’s a pity that Tian Hongguang’s mind has been completely wiped out by me. Otherwise, it would be more interesting to show him what he looks like now, right?”
Instead of feeling unhappy about Tianmu exposing Tian Xin’s secret and Tian Hongguang’s past, Heilong felt extremely excited.
To him, it all seemed like a grand show tailor-made for him.
And now, a new drama is about to begin.
Chapter 8: Exposed Again! Wang Dadong’s Long-Thought KO2! (Old Version)
Just when everyone had different thoughts and the atmosphere was subtle.
The mysterious light curtain hanging high in the sky, flowing with colorful rays of light, changed again!
The golden rune that had originally calmed down seemed to be injected with new vitality, and suddenly it shone brightly, more dazzling than ever before!
Countless fine golden runes spun and gathered madly, as if brewing an even more shocking secret.
“It’s coming again!” Jin Baosan shuddered, pointed at the sky, and his voice became a little distorted.
Wang Dadong and King Arthur also immediately collected their thoughts and looked up together.
Thousands of golden runes finally gathered together and took shape, slowly outlining the outline of a human face in the center of the light curtain.
It was a slightly gentle face, wearing thin-framed glasses, with a gentle smile always on the corner of his mouth, which was clearly visible to everyone.
Then, below this face, a line of even more eye-catching golden characters appeared like a brand—
[Second place on the KO list: Rex! ][Combat Power Index: ??? (Unfathomable)][Affiliated faction: ???][Comment: Hidden beneath a gentle mask, the wolf is a wise man with meticulous planning, yet also… one of the most formidable enemies.]When he saw the familiar face on the screen and the words “KO.2 Rex” below.
Wang Dadong was stunned for a moment at first, and then he burst into earth-shaking laughter as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world!
“Hahahahahaha! I’m dying of laughter! Ouch, my stomach… Hahahaha!”
Wang Dadong laughed so hard that tears were about to burst out. He pounded his chest and pointed at the light curtain in the sky, saying breathlessly, “What kind of a list is this? Bullshit! Absolutely bullshit! Rex? KO.2? You must be kidding me!”
He suddenly turned his head and looked at Wang Arthur and Ding Xiaoyu who were beside him with puzzled expressions, as well as Tian Xin and Sha Jie who were equally confused. He waved his hand and pointed at the image of Rex on the screen.
“Did you see that? This guy, Rex, is my childhood friend and best friend, Wang Dadong!”
“Don’t I know him? He’s just a helpless Muggle!”
“Besides being better at studying and taking exams, and having a better brain, fighting? Don’t be ridiculous! He’s fine with homework, and helping me deal with Mom’s constant calls is also okay.”
“KO.2? Hahaha, if this list is real, my name, Wang Dadong, should be written upside down!”
Wang Dadong laughed so hard that tears streamed down his face.
In his opinion, this is even more outrageous than Teacher Tian Xin being KO.1’s sister and possessing a talent with a combat power index of one million!
Who is Rex?
That was his best friend since childhood, a gentle and even a little weak good student.
Although Rex went abroad for a few years to recuperate due to health reasons, the friendship between them has never changed.
How could a guy who couldn’t even fight and would avoid gangsters when he saw them be a super master second only to KO.1 on the KO list?
This “Exposure of All Heavens and Worlds” system, I’m afraid there is a bug!
Wang Arthur frowned slightly as he looked at Wang Dadong’s exaggerated reaction.
He didn’t know this Rex, but since the things that the light curtain had exposed about Tian Hongguang before were all accurate, then this time, it was probably not groundless.
Ding Xiaoyu remained silent, just staring at the light screen quietly, with a hint of inquiry in her eyes.
Teacher Tian Xin looked at Wang Datong with some concern. She could feel that Wang Datong’s ridicule was not simply a mockery at the moment, but rather a strong backlash against the challenge to his existing cognition.
However, before Wang Dadong’s laughter died down, and before anyone else could express their opinions.
The picture on the light screen suddenly changed!
The gentle, static portrait of Rex disappeared, and was replaced by a series of dynamic images that began to play rapidly like a movie.
The beginning of the picture.
It was the scene of Rex reuniting with Wang Dadong after returning to China. The two of them were arm in arm, smiling brightly, and truly looked like brothers.
But then, the style of painting suddenly changed!
In the picture, there appears a mysterious man wearing a baseball cap, sunglasses and deliberately hiding his face.
This mysterious man was carrying out a series of small actions in secret.
He secretly hid Wang Arthur’s homework book, causing Wang Arthur to be punished by the teacher.
He deliberately spread rumors in the class, saying that Wang Arthur was arrogant and looked down on other students.
He also designed an “accident” to cause Wang Dadong’s motorcycle to break down, but cleverly pointed the clue to Wang Arthur, who had just had a minor friction with Wang Dadong!
One after another, seemingly insignificant little things, like leeches, constantly created rifts and misunderstandings between Wang Datong, Wang Yaser and Ding Xiaoyu.
And whenever Wang Dadong became suspicious of Wang Yaser, or when classmates pointed fingers at Wang Yaser.
That “gentle and kind” Rex always appears “just right”.
He sometimes tried to persuade Wang Dadong earnestly: “Dadong, Arthur might just be confused for a moment, don’t be too angry.”
Sometimes he would “inadvertently” reveal some suggestive words in front of Wang Datong, implying that “Arthur might be dissatisfied with you being the boss.”
Even during a conflict, when Wang Arthur tried to explain but was interrupted by the angry Wang Dadong, Rex “stepped forward” and stood between the two of them. He seemed to be trying to stop the fight, but in fact, every word he said was in favor of Wang Dadong.
And they pushed all the responsibility onto Wang Arthur, leaving Wang Arthur speechless and eventually isolated by the whole class!
What is even more chilling is that the picture clearly shows that once Wang Arthur was misunderstood by everyone and wanted to defend himself emotionally, but Wang Dadong, because of his preconceived notions and complete trust in Rex, chose to defend Rex and even got into a fierce argument with Wang Arthur and almost came to blows.
The mysterious man hiding in the dark took off his sunglasses and hat, revealing his true face—it was Rex!
Chapter 9: Crazy! Ko.2 is Rex?! (Old version)
Exposure on screen.
The harmless and gentle smile on Rex’s face was no longer there. Instead, there was a cold expression with a hint of mockery and complacency!
He watched Wang Datong and Wang Arthur become enemies because of his instigation, and his eyes flashed with the light of success!
The whole process was meticulous in thought, covert in means, and extremely sinister.
It completely overturned the image of Rex, the sunny, kind, and even somewhat cowardly good student in Wang Dadong’s memory!
How could this be the Rex he knew?
This person is clearly a conspirator lurking in the shadows and manipulating people’s hearts!
“This…this…”
The smile on Wang Dadong’s face froze in an instant as if frozen.
The color on his face gradually faded, replaced by astonishment, confusion and disbelief.
He opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but found that his throat seemed to be blocked by something and he couldn’t utter a word.
The images on the screen were like countless sharp knives, stabbing his heart fiercely!
Why? Why would Rex do this? Aren’t they the best of brothers?
Wang Dadong felt his head was in a mess. He couldn’t accept and didn’t want to believe what he saw!
“snort!”
Wang Arthur looked at the scene on the screen where he was isolated by everyone, misunderstood and even scolded by Wang Dadong.
He snorted coldly and glanced at Wang Dadong, who was pale and distraught beside him, with a barely perceptible complex emotion in his tone.
“Now, do you still think this list is bullshit?”
Wang Dadong did not answer. He just stared at the light screen, his eyes full of confusion, pain and struggle.
“No… Impossible… Rex… He’s not that kind of person… There must be something wrong… It must be…”
He muttered to himself, as if trying to convince himself, or as if making a weak defense.
Just when Wang Dadong was shocked and his worldview was severely impacted, the picture on the screen changed again!
This time, the scene switched to a remote alley.
In the picture.
Rex was still dressed like a gentle student, wearing glasses and carrying a schoolbag, as if he was just an ordinary student passing by.
However, several gangsters holding steel pipes blocked his way, spoke rudely and seemed to want to blackmail him.
Just when Wang Dadong thought he would see Rex panicking or running away with his head in his hands.
An amazing scene happened!
Rex still had that calm smile on his face when facing those thugs who were taller and stronger than him, and even his glasses didn’t shake at all.
He just took a step casually, and his figure flashed past the crowd like a ghost!
“Bang! Bang! Bang!”
Several dull hitting sounds rang out almost at the same time!
Those hooligans who were so arrogant just now didn’t even have time to react.
They were like puppets with their strings cut, foaming at the mouth, rolling their eyes, and collapsing to the ground, losing their fighting power in an instant!
The whole process is extremely fast and neat!
Rex’s clothes didn’t even get messed up.
He pushed his glasses up on the bridge of his nose, with a gentle smile still on his lips, as if he was just casually swatting a few flies.
What makes Wang Dadong feel the most scalp tingling is.
From beginning to end, Rex’s body did not emit the slightest light of combat power index! Not even a trace of energy fluctuation!
This means that Rex took care of these thugs without using his true strength at all!
This… How is this possible? !
Wang Dadong was completely dumbfounded, his mouth opened so wide that an egg could almost fit in it, his eyes filled with horror and disbelief.
He himself is KO.3, and his combat power index is stable at 9,000 points, and can be higher when he bursts out.
Without using the Dragon Patterned Griddle or deliberately increasing his combat power, he could kill so many armed thugs in an instant without any hesitation, just like Rex did.
Although it is possible to do it, it is impossible to do it so easily, without even a trace of fluctuation in combat power!
What does this mean?
This shows that Rex’s strength is far above his!
Wang Dadong’s brain was working rapidly. He stared at Rex on the screen, who still had a gentle smile on his face but looked so unfamiliar to him. His fingers trembled as he silently calculated in his mind:
“I… I’m KO.3, my combat power index is 9,500… No… That’s not right. After Tian Hongguang just now, my combat power seems to have increased a bit. It should be closer to 9,500…”
“Rex… He can easily take out those thugs without even using his combat power index… If I didn’t use the Dragon Patterned Griddle and just relied on my fists and feet, to achieve this level… I’d probably have to reach over 8,000 points…”
“Then he…his combat power index…must be at least…at least 10,000 points! Maybe even higher!”
Ten thousand points!
This number exploded in Wang Dadong’s mind like a bolt from the blue!
On the KO list, the combat power index exceeded 10,000, which was a watershed moment!
It represents truly stepping into the ranks of top masters!
Rex…his best brother, the one he thought was so weak, actually possessed a terrifying combat power of at least 10,000 points?!
This conclusion was even more shocking and difficult for him to accept than the scene where he saw Rex framing King Arthur!
Chapter 10: Shocked Wang Dadong, Why!! He is obviously my brother (old version)
“Dong…Brother Dong…”
Jin Baosan, who was standing next to him, looked at Rex on the screen, who was easily knocking down a group of thugs but still smiling harmlessly, and his teeth were chattering with fear.
He swallowed hard and stammered:
“How…how is this possible! Brother Dong, that Rex kid…I…I kind of know him! He usually looks so weak and gentle, even speaking in a soft voice. How…how could he be KO.2?”
“Could it be…could it be a duplicate name? Yes! It must be a duplicate name! This Rex is definitely not the Rex you know!”
Jin Baosan spoke hurriedly as if he had found a life-saving straw.
Then, he rolled his eyes again, thought of another possibility, lowered his voice, and whispered in Wang Dadong’s ear.
“Or… or Brother Dong, think about it, if I, Jin Bao San, can afford the title of KO.135, then Rex’s family must be quite rich, right?”
“Maybe… maybe he paid for his KO.2 ranking? Yes! That must be the case! Otherwise, how could he be so powerful and still hide so deeply!”
The more Jin Baosan spoke, the more he felt that his guess was reasonable, and he even felt a little proud of “everyone is drunk but I am sober”.
After all, he is “experienced” in using money to buy rankings!
When the light screen played the clip of Rex secretly plotting against Wang Arthur and sowing discord between Wang Datong and Wang Arthur.
The expressions of everyone in the Xia family also became a little subtle.
“Wow! This Rex is so insidious!” Xia Tian couldn’t help but exclaimed, “He looks so good on the surface, but he does this kind of thing behind the scenes! He’s even more calculating than some of the demons we’ve encountered!”
Brother Xiong frowned and sighed.
“You can’t judge a person by his appearance! Dadong seemed to trust his childhood friend so much, but in the end he was used and deceived like this… Oh, it’s really heartbreaking.” She couldn’t stand the drama of brothers turning against each other and trust being betrayed.
Xia Yu pushed up his glasses, his eyes flashing with rationality behind the lenses: “This Rex is quite clever. He didn’t resort to direct violence.”
“Instead, they gradually erode the trust among their targets by creating misunderstandings, spreading rumors, and exploiting information gaps.”
“This kind of psychological attack is often more destructive than direct physical blows and is also more difficult to defend against. He is a master manipulator.”
Xia Mei pouted and said angrily, “That’s too much! Dadong still thinks he’s his best friend!”
“And this guy actually looks exactly like you, and is just as treacherous!!”
Hear this.
Xia Yu rolled his eyes helplessly at his good sister.
Rex’s actions on the screen also caused quite a stir in the hearts of the heroes of the Eastern Han Academy.
“Bah! I, Zhang Yide, despise those who gossip and stab others in the back the most!”
Zhang Fei’s leopard-head eyes widened, he slammed the table and shouted angrily.
“Brother Wang Dadong’s trust in him is a waste! If I, Old Zhang, were to encounter a fellow like that, I would definitely poke eighteen transparent holes into him with my spear!”
at the same time.
Xiu’s heart was filled with alarm.
KO.2 of Golden Time and Space, Rex… He remembered this name.
If this person is an enemy rather than a friend, Wang Dadong’s situation will become very dangerous.
In the golden time and space, only death remains.
Jin Baosan was still chattering away analyzing the possibility that Rex had “paid for the charts” or had “the same name” in an attempt to comfort Wang Datong.
However, Wang Dadong seemed not to have heard his words and continued to stare at the light screen in a daze.
On the light screen, Rex’s gentle smile seemed so dazzling and so… strange in his eyes.
10,000 points of combat power index…KO.2…
These two words, like two huge mountains, weighed heavily on his heart, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.
His brother, his childhood friend, turned out to be such a hidden master?
Moreover, he took advantage of his trust and did so many things to hurt Arthur and sow discord between them as brothers?
Why……
Wang Dadong couldn’t understand it and couldn’t accept it.
He would rather believe that the light curtain was fake and someone was playing a prank!
However, Tian Hongguang’s previous incident had already proven the authenticity of this light curtain…
Could it be that he had really been kept in the dark the entire time? Being manipulated by his most trusted brother?
An indescribable feeling of humiliation, anger, confusion, and deep betrayal gnawed at Wang Dadong’s heart like a poisonous snake.
His fists had been clenched tightly unconsciously, and his knuckles had turned white from the excessive force.
His eyes were bloodshot.
At this moment, the atmosphere inside the Death Gate was more oppressive and… weird than ever before.
Chapter 11: An Qi, you can only be mine! (Old version)
Beneath the huge golden rune, the light curtain flowed, as if an invisible hand was controlling everyone’s emotions.
Jin Baosan’s self-righteous claims of “buying a spot on the list” and “having the same name” seemed particularly out of place within the silent Death Gate, but they failed to bring any comfort to Wang Dadong. His heart was already turned upside down by the familiar yet unfamiliar figure on the screen.
However, the light screen’s playback did not stop for a moment because of anyone’s disbelief.
The scene changes again, switching to a dimly lit, abandoned warehouse filled with discarded cardboard boxes.
A delicate and fragile figure is facing away from the camera, her shoulders trembling slightly, as if she is sobbing softly.
“Angie?”
Wang Dadong’s pupils suddenly shrank, and an ominous premonition arose in his heart.
The camera zoomed in, and it was his childhood sweetheart, An Qi!
At this moment, Anqi had tears on her face, her eyes were full of fear and helplessness, and she was retreating step by step.
And in front of her, the man who was approaching step by step with a morbid fascination and paranoid smile on his face was none other than Rex!
“Rex…what do you want to do?!” Angel’s voice was crying and full of fear.
“What?” Rex’s smile became more and more strange. He stretched out his hand, as if wanting to touch Anqi’s cheek. “Anqi, do you know? I like you. I have liked you for a long, long time…”
“But why do you only have eyes for Wang Dadong? Why does everyone only see him?!”
“How is he better than me?!”
Rex’s voice suddenly rose, with a hint of hysteria: “I am the one who understands you best! I am the one who should stand by your side!”
He took a step forward and tried to grab Angie’s hand.
“Don’t come over here!” An Qi screamed and dodged.
“Stop it! Rex!”
At this critical moment, a roar exploded like thunder out of the blue!
In the picture, Wang Dadong rushed into the warehouse like an arrow, standing in front of An Qi, his eyes red, staring at Rex angrily.
“Rex! Wake up! What are you doing?!” Wang Dadong’s voice trembled with anger.
Seeing Wang Dadong’s appearance, the madness on Rex’s face became even more intense. He let out a sharp roar as if a sore spot had been touched:
“Wang Dadong! It’s you again! It’s you who ruins my good thing again!”
He slowly raised his right hand, with his five fingers spread out, and a chilling light flashed in his eyes.
“Since you want to be a hero so badly, I’ll show you whether I, Rex, am just a shadow following behind you!”
Before he finished speaking, a dark red light flashed out from his right hand!
The light dissipated, and a pair of metal boxing gloves with a hideous shape and an ominous aura suddenly appeared on Rex’s right hand!
The boxing gloves were dark red, their surface covered with fine lines, as if blood were flowing through them. The tip of the fist flashed with a chilling light, and a strong aura of blood and violence rushed towards him!
[Magic Weapon: Hand of Ares! ][Introduction: Legend has it that this weapon was once used by the god of war, Ares. It is forged from thousands of layers of soft iron hammered and forged thousands of times. It is soft yet strong, combining both toughness and hardness. Once used, it will drink the blood of the enemy. It is an extremely cruel and bloody weapon of destruction!][Owner: KO.2 Rex! ]The small golden words below the light curtain clearly explained the origin of this murder weapon.
Inside the Shengsimen classroom, there was a sound of people gasping for breath.
“Ah… the Hand of Ares…” Sister Sha looked at the boxing gloves, a trace of fear flashing in her eyes, “What a terrifying weapon! Just looking at it makes me feel cold all over!”
“Is this… is this really the gentle-looking Rex?” Dala couldn’t help but shiver.
Wang Dadong was struck by lightning. He stared at the Hand of Ares in Rex’s hand on the light screen. The shock and anger in his heart almost swallowed him up.
This weapon is a world of difference from his usual gentle and refined image with gold-rimmed glasses!
On the screen.
“Rex! You…” Wang Dadong pointed at him, so angry that he couldn’t speak.
“How am I?” Rex grinned and moved the wrist wearing the Hand of Ares, making a “crackling” sound of metal friction. “Wang Dadong, do you think that I will always be that insignificant follower by your side?”
“You’re wrong! Absolutely wrong!”
Rex’s voice was filled with long-suppressed resentment and unwillingness: “From childhood to adulthood, everyone’s eyes have been on you! You are the sun, shining brightly! But what about me? What am I? Just a shadow under your light?!”
“I won’t give up! Why?! In terms of intelligence, how am I any worse than you? In terms of effort, have I put in less than you?!”
“In order to surpass you, to get rid of the title of your shadow, I trained hard. Do you know how much pain I endured?!”
“I’ve become KO.2! I possess a power that even you fear!”
“But…but Angie is still only looking at you! Why!!”
Rex’s emotions were completely out of control. He roared, waved the Hand of Ares, and attacked Wang Dadong fiercely!
“Today, I will prove that I, Rex, am stronger than you, Wang Dadong! An Qi is mine!”
Chapter 12: The Hand of Ares! (Old Version)
Chapter 12:
Rex’s dark red fist shadow, with a whistling sound that tore through the air, went straight for Wang Dadong’s face!
Wang Dadong’s pupils shrank, and without time to think, he subconsciously dodged to the side!
Ares’ hand brushed past his cheek and slammed hard on the metal cabinet behind him, making a deafening bang!
The iron cabinet instantly caved in, leaving a huge fist mark, and the edge was even torn apart, which shows how terrifying the power of this punch was!
Wang Dadong was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat. He could feel the pain on his cheek from the wind from the punch.
“Rex! You’re crazy!” Wang Dadong roared, his eyes filled with pain and disappointment.
“I’m crazy! You drove me crazy!” Rex looked mad and his attacks became more and more fierce.
The hand of Ares seemed to come alive in his hand, and every swing was filled with strong murderous intent, and every move was deadly!
Inside the warehouse, the sounds of fists whistling and metal colliding were endless!
Although Wang Dadong was shocked by Rex’s strength and the brutality of Ares’s hand, he was KO.3 after all and had rich combat experience.
He forced himself to calm down, dodging Rex’s violent attacks while trying to find an opportunity to fight back or awaken Rex’s sanity.
“Rex! We are brothers! Have you forgotten how we grew up together?!”
“Brother?” Rex paused his attack upon hearing that, then an even more ferocious smile appeared on his face. “It is precisely because we are brothers that I must defeat you! I will take back everything you have taken from me!”
His speed suddenly increased, and Ares’ hand turned into dark red afterimages, blocking all of Wang Dadong’s retreat routes!
Wang Dadong’s heart sank. He knew that Rex was completely overwhelmed by jealousy and obsession at this moment, and no words could calm him down.
Looking at Rex’s bloodshot eyes filled with madness and pain, Wang Dadong’s heart seemed to be pulled hard.
He remembered that from childhood to adulthood, Rex always followed him silently, helped him deal with various troubles, and gave him advice.
He remembered that when he got into trouble, Rex was always the first to stand up and defend him, or even take the blame.
He always thought that they were best brothers and were as close as brothers.
But he didn’t expect that this friendship had already been distorted into such a state in Rex’s heart.
Wang Dadong lost his mind for a moment and was hit on the arm by Ares’ hand. He felt a sharp pain and his entire arm became numb instantly!
“Dadong!” An Qi exclaimed from the side.
Wang Dadong clenched his teeth, endured the pain, and looked at Rex with complicated eyes.
He saw a flash of hesitation and… reluctance in Rex’s eyes.
But that hint of emotion was quickly replaced by a deeper madness.
“Why…why didn’t you fight back?!” Rex roared, “Are you feeling sorry for me? Wang Dadong! I don’t need your pity!”
He punched again!
Wang Dadong looked at the whistling fist and Rex’s face twisted in pain.
He suddenly made a decision that no one expected.
He closed his eyes and gave up all defenses.
“Bang–!”
An extremely heavy muffled sound!
Ares’ hand hit Wang Dadong’s chest hard!
Wang Dadong suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, and his body flew backwards like a kite with a broken string, falling heavily to the ground, stirring up a cloud of dust.
“Dadong!” An Qi screamed miserably and rushed towards Wang Dadong.
The entire Shengsimen classroom was so silent that you could hear a pin drop.
Everyone was stunned by the tragic scene on the screen.
Wang Arthur frowned and clenched his fists unconsciously.
A trace of emotion also appeared on Ding Xiaoyu’s icy face, which had remained unchanged for thousands of years.
Teacher Tian Xin covered her mouth, her eyes full of worry.
Rex stood there, looking at Wang Dadong lying in a pool of blood, and looking at his hand of Ares stained with Wang Dadong’s blood. The madness on his face faded like the tide, replaced by confusion, fear and… deep regret.
“What…what have I done…” He muttered to himself, his body beginning to shake uncontrollably.
The scene changed.
In the hospital ward, Wang Dadong was lying on the bed with a pale face and a thick bandage wrapped around his chest. An Qi was taking care of him with tears in her eyes.
Rex appeared at the door of the ward. He looked at Wang Dadong lying on the hospital bed from a distance, his eyes full of guilt, contradiction and pain.
He wanted to go in, but he didn’t dare.
Finally, he looked at Wang Dadong deeply, then turned around resolutely and left dejectedly.
The light curtain dimmed, and the story about Rex and Wang Dadong’s breakup ended here.
Inside the Death Gate, the atmosphere was extremely depressing.
“It’s… too cruel…” Jin Baosan said tremblingly, “That Rex… he… he actually hit Dong Ge so hard…”
“But… why didn’t Brother Dong fight back?” Sister Sha asked in confusion, with a hint of heartache in her tone.
Wang Arthur snorted coldly, his tone complicated: “He did it on purpose.”
“Intentional?” Everyone was puzzled.
“He wants to use this method to wake Rex up, or rather… to repay what he thinks he owes Rex.” Wang Arthur’s voice was low. “What a hopeless idiot!”
Although he said this, a trace of admiration flashed in Wang Arthur’s eyes that he himself did not even notice.
For your brother, you go to this extent… Wang Dadong, you are indeed a different person.
Jiang Chen stared at the screen, his heart filled with emotion. Wang Dadong’s loyalty and righteousness were truly extraordinary. And Rex’s tragedy was also heartbreaking.
At this moment, the picture on the screen lit up again!
This time, it is no longer a coherent picture, but a series of quickly edited clips, showing Rex’s subsequent fate like a kaleidoscope.
Chapter 13: Wu Shi – Seize! Combat Power Index Breaks Through 8,000 Points! (Old Version)
In the picture, Rex seems to have experienced a lot after leaving.
Then, a familiar yet unfamiliar figure appeared—the Black Dragon!
The Black Dragon was saying something to Rex in his signature low and hoarse voice.
Immediately afterwards, Rex’s eyes became empty and evil, and a strong demonic aura emanated from his body!
[War Corpse Codename: Seize!][Mission: Assassinate the KO One boss—Wang Dadong!]“What?! Warrior Corpse?!”
“Rex also turned into a warrior corpse?!”
The situation inside the remaining death gate was in an uproar again!
Wang Dadong’s face suddenly changed. He stood up from his seat and stared at the light screen!
He never imagined that Rex would follow in Tian Hongguang’s footsteps and become the Black Dragon’s martial corpse!
The light screen continues to play.
After becoming a martial corpse “robbed”, Rex’s strength became even more terrifying. Holding the Hand of Ares, he launched several fatal attacks on Wang Dadong.
In the picture, Wang Dadong and the corpse Rex engaged in one thrilling battle after another.
Every time, Wang Dadong was restrained because of the old friendship and was in danger.
Just when everyone thought Rex would completely sink into the path of evil, a turning point appeared!
A mysterious “Golden Penman” appears and seems to use some method to help Rex temporarily suppress the evil in his body.
Rex regained a bit of consciousness, his eyes filled with pain and determination.
He found Wang Datong and told him the key method to defeat the black dragon.
Moreover, he handed the Hand of Ares, which was stained with countless blood and carried his endless regret, to Ding Xiaoyu!
“Xiaoyu… The Hand of Ares is too strong and violent, and it doesn’t suit your style… But its power may be able to help you… fight against the black dragon…” In the picture, Rex’s voice was hoarse and weak.
Ding Xiaoyu silently took Ares’ hand with a complicated look in her eyes.
The last scene shows the KO One members and Rex, who has partially regained his sanity, engaging in the ultimate battle with the Black Dragon!
Rex fought side by side with Wang Datong. Although he still had the devilish aura on his body, his eyes had regained their clarity.
In the end, with the joint efforts of everyone, the black dragon was successfully defeated.
The picture freezes at the moment when Wang Datong and Rex look at each other and smile, and their past grudges are resolved.
Seeing this, Wang Dadong, who had been nervous, finally breathed a sigh of relief and a relieved smile appeared on his face.
Although the process was tortuous, full of pain and betrayal, in the end… Rex came back.
That’s enough.
“Hmph, that Hand of Ares is too violent and full of blood. I won’t use it all the time.” Ding Xiaoyu, who was standing next to the light curtain, seemed to have sensed something and suddenly blurted out this sentence with a barely perceptible hint of disgust in her tone.
Wang Arthur glanced at him and said nothing.
After experiencing this series of thrilling “future previews”, the other students in the class looked at Wang Datong with more complicated eyes.
They finally understood why Wang Datong was the leader of KO One.
It’s not just because of his powerful fighting ability that KO.3 possessed, but also because of his extraordinary loyalty and righteousness, as well as his ever-burning childlike heart.
Even a cunning and powerful KO.2 like Rex was impressed by his personal charm and finally chose to reconcile with him.
“Brother Dong…you…” Jin Baosan looked at Wang Dadong, wanting to say something but not knowing how to express it.
Wang Dadong patted his shoulder and grinned: “Don’t worry! Everything is fine!”
He felt more relaxed than ever before.
Although Rex’s betrayal and exploitation were like a thorn in his heart, after seeing the final outcome, the thorn seemed to be pulled out.
“When he comes back, I will definitely settle the score with him!” Wang Dadong thought secretly in his heart, but there was no longer any anger and pain in his tone, but a hint of expectation.
Looking forward to standing shoulder to shoulder with Rex, who is both a brother and a rival.
While Wang Dadong and others were agitated by the exposure of Rex, and the entire Guava High School Ultimate Class fell into an eerie silence, Jiang Chen’s heart was clear.
He silently sensed the surging combat power index in his body, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously curled up slightly.
“Eight thousand three hundred points…” Jiang Chen whispered in his heart.
When the “All Heavens and Myriad Worlds Exposed” system activated, revealing Teacher Tian Xin’s identity and causing his million-strong combat power to be sealed, he gained 3,000 combat power points. Later, when the dark history of KO.1 Tian Hongguang’s transformation into a martial corpse “Zun” was exposed, he gained another 2,000 combat power points. And just now, Rex’s exposure brought him another 3,300 combat power points!
At this moment, his combat power index has reached 8,300 points!
This number is enough to rank at the top of the current KO list, even surpassing KO.3 Wang Dadong and KO.4 Ding Xiaoyu who have not yet fully demonstrated their strength.
Not to mention, he also possessed the divine weapon full of ominous and destructive aura – the Yama Sword!
Although he has not used it yet, Jiang Chen can clearly sense that once the Yama Blade is unsheathed, his actual combat power will probably soar to a terrifying level that even he himself can hardly predict.
“Eight thousand three hundred points, plus the Yama Blade…” Jiang Chen narrowed his eyes and calculated secretly in his mind, “Although it is already a force that cannot be underestimated, it is far from the time to sit back and relax and show off.”
His eyes inadvertently swept over the class teacher Tian Xin on the podium, who looked weak and harmless but actually had the potential to have a million combat power.
“This world is far more complex than it appears. The masters on the KO list are certainly formidable, but who knows how many hidden monsters like Teacher Tian Xin there are out there, possessing unique skills yet unknown to the public?”
Jiang Chen took a deep breath and suppressed the restlessness in his heart caused by the sudden surge of power.
“Until we’re absolutely sure, it’s better to keep a low profile and play dumb. The waters of Guava High School are deeper than we imagined…”
He decided to hide his strength for the time being and continue to observe the situation. After all, he still understood the principle that the first bird to stick its head out will be shot.
Chapter 14: Shocking! The dark horse on the KO list is actually a mysterious transfer student?! (Old Version)
The dark red fist shadow, with a whistling sound that tore through the air, went straight for Wang Dadong’s face!
This time, it is no longer a coherent plot, but a series of quickly edited clips, showing Rex’s subsequent fate like a kaleidoscope.
Chapter 15: Angel’s Crisis! Dark Forces Approach Quietly (Old Version)
…
Night falls quietly and the lights come on.
Jiang Chen was walking home, carrying a simple backpack. The evening breeze blew by, bringing a hint of coolness and dispelling the oppressive and tense atmosphere of KO One during the day.
He had just turned into a deserted alley, about to take a shortcut home, when a few young men who looked like hooligans and obviously not good people came towards him.
The leader, a guy with dyed yellow hair, a row of earrings on his ears and a cigarette in his mouth, immediately set his eyes on Jiang Chen, a “student” who looked gentle and seemed like he was easy to bully.
“Hey, kid, you look unfamiliar.” The yellow-haired gangster, along with a few of his companions, lazily blocked Jiang Chen’s way, his tone full of mockery and hostility.
Jiang Chen frowned slightly. He was in a good mood today and didn’t want to get entangled with these insignificant little characters.
“Something?” He asked calmly.
“Hey, you’re quite arrogant, kid?” Jiang Chen’s indifferent attitude irritated the yellow-haired thug. He threw his cigarette butt to the ground, crushed it with his toes, and said viciously, “We protect this road. If you want to pass through here, you have to leave some ‘tea money’, right?”
“Tea money?” Jiang Chen’s lips curled up in a playful arc, but he felt a little impatient in his heart.
“If you know what’s good for you, just hand over all the money you have on you, and we can make you suffer less!” Another tall and thin gangster also shouted, and even shook his fist seriously.
Seeing that Jiang Chen remained unmoved, the yellow-haired thug flashed a sinister smile on his face and decided to teach him a lesson.
“Kid, don’t refuse a toast and then drink a forfeit! I’ll show you what true strength is!”
As soon as he finished speaking, the yellow-haired gangster stomped his feet suddenly, and a light red light suddenly burst out from his body!
“See? My combat power index is a full two thousand points!” The yellow-haired thug boasted proudly, with the light red combat power light swirling around him. In his opinion, it was enough to intimidate the ignorant student in front of him.
“Two thousand points, in our area, you’re considered a master! Boy, if you know what’s good for you…”
Before he could finish his words, he felt a flash before his eyes!
Jiang Chen didn’t even bother to raise his eyelids, as if he didn’t even care about his “as high as” 2,000-point combat power index. He simply took a casual step forward, his figure leaving a blurry afterimage under the dim streetlights, and his right fist, like a cannonball, pierced the air with a sound, firmly hitting the yellow-haired thug’s face, which was full of arrogance and complacency!
“Bang!”
An extremely dull thumping sound suddenly exploded in the silent alley!
The arrogant expression on the yellow-haired thug’s face instantly froze, replaced by an expression of extreme distortion and agony. His eyeballs bulged outwards in pain, his mouth opened uncontrollably, and a mouthful of broken teeth mixed with blood were ejected with tremendous force!
The light red light formed by his proud 2,000-point combat power index shattered like fragile glass under Jiang Chen’s seemingly casual punch, and disappeared without a trace in an instant!
“Ugh—!”
The shrill scream just burst out of the throat, but was forcibly suppressed by the subsequent impact.
The yellow-haired gangster was like being hit head-on by a speeding truck. His body flew backwards in an exaggerated posture, drawing a parabola in the air, and slammed hard into several metal trash cans piled deep in the alley, making a series of deafening “clang clang” sounds!
Finally, he slid to the ground like a puddle of mud, curled up, blood continuously flowing from his mouth, and he didn’t even have the strength to groan. It was obvious that he had completely lost his fighting ability.
The whole process is extremely fast!
Before the other thugs could even see how Jiang Chen made his move, their boss had already flown out!
Silence, dead silence.
Jiang Chen slowly retracted his fist and rubbed his wrist gently, as if he had just swatted away an annoying fly.
He could clearly feel that in that punch just now, he didn’t even use one ten-thousandth of his strength, but simply relied on the explosive power contained in his body.
But even so, for a gangster with a combat power index of only 2,000 points, it is already a dimensionality reduction attack.
“Cool!”
An indescribable excitement and a long-lost sense of control ran through Jiang Chen’s limbs and bones like an electric current, making him almost unable to hold back and roar to the sky!
This is what power feels like!
Once upon a time, in the original world, he was just an ordinary person who was powerless. Faced with the extortion of such a gangster, he might have no choice but to swallow his anger and spend money to avoid disaster.
But now, he only needs to move his fingers to easily crush those who once threatened him!
This earth-shaking change has brought about a huge impact!
Jiang Chen took a deep breath, forcing himself to suppress the excitement in his heart. He looked around to make sure his movements hadn’t attracted the attention of other passersby, then he slowly walked deeper into the darker alley.
The few hooligans who had been so arrogant before were now so frightened that their legs were weak and their faces were ashen. They watched Jiang Chen approach step by step, and his calm eyes fell on them, making them feel as if they were being stared at by a prehistoric beast. It seemed as if the blood in their bodies was about to freeze!
When Jiang Chen walked up to the yellow-haired thug who was knocked away by his punch, the guy was hugging his deformed cheek, curled up on the dirty ground with tears streaming down his face, and groaning weakly.
When he managed to open one of his swollen eyes and saw the terrifying energy fluctuations emanating from Jiang Chen’s body, which were far beyond his comprehension and almost condensed into substance, even though he had not deliberately activated them, his eyes almost popped out of his head and he was scared out of his wits!
“Plop!”
The yellow-haired thug didn’t care about the severe pain in his body. He struggled to turn over and crawled in front of Jiang Chen using his hands and feet. He knelt heavily on the ground, and his head hit the cold concrete floor again and again, making a dull “dong dong dong” sound like pounding garlic.
“Master! Please spare my life! I…I am blind and don’t recognize the real man! I look down on others with my dog eyes! Please let me go!”
He kowtowed and begged incoherently, his voice filled with extreme fear and regret. If he had known that this seemingly ordinary student was such a hidden and terrifying existence, he would never have dared to provoke him!
Seeing this, several other thugs also knelt on the ground, kowtowed like crazy, and didn’t dare to breathe.
“Master, please spare us! We won’t dare to do it again!”
“This…this money…is a gift to you! Please, sir, have mercy on me!”
A clever thug quickly pulled a wad of crumpled bills from his pocket and handed it over with trembling hands. Apparently, this was the entire reward for their hard work today.
Jiang Chen’s eyes didn’t fluctuate at all. He just glanced coldly at the pile of scattered banknotes on the ground and roughly estimated that there were about a thousand yuan.
This unexpected fortune was indeed a relief for his immediate needs. Having just arrived through time and with no money, he was originally considering whether to do odd jobs to earn a living, but unexpectedly, someone gave him a pillow just when he was feeling sleepy.
He didn’t take the money, but just stretched out his foot and kicked the yellow-haired gangster lightly on the shoulder.
“roll.”
A cold and indifferent word came out of Jiang Chen’s mouth.
The yellow-haired gangster stood up as if he had been pardoned. He didn’t even bother to pick up the money scattered on the ground. He took his equally frightened brothers and fled at the fastest speed in his life without looking back from this horrific alley that they would never forget.
Jiang Chen then bent down, picked up the banknotes on the ground one by one, and stuffed them into his pocket casually.
Although it’s not much, it at least solves the immediate problem of food and clothing.
Jiang Chen, in a good mood, whistled as he continued walking towards home. Tonight, he could have a chicken drumstick.
The next day, the Ultimate Class classroom at Bale High School was still in chaos and noise.
The desks and chairs were tilted all over the place, and all kinds of snack packaging bags and waste paper balls were everywhere. The air was filled with the hormones unique to adolescence and… uh, maybe a faint smell of foot odor.
The only difference was that almost all the students, whether they were on the KO list or unknown, were excitedly and enthusiastically discussing yesterday’s shocking “Exposure of All Heavens and Worlds” light screen.
“Hey, hey, hey, what do you think? Will that magical light curtain appear again today?”
“Of course! KO.1 and KO.2 were revealed yesterday. Isn’t it our brother Dong’s turn to KO.3 today?”
“Bullshit! Our Dong brother is upright and honest, what is there to expose? If it were you, he would definitely expose some secrets from other time and space!”
Jin Baosan was talking nonsense to his two little followers with saliva flying, and he would secretly glance at Wang Datong from time to time.
Wang Dadong was slumped over the table, looking listless. Clearly, the Rex incident had dealt him a heavy blow, and he hadn’t slept well all night. Rex’s gentle yet unfamiliar face and the images on the screen that had overturned his perception kept turning over and over in his mind.
Wang Yase, on the other hand, folded his arms, leaned back in his chair, and watched the farce in the class with a cold eye, his brows slightly furrowed, and it was unknown what he was thinking. From time to time, he would glance at Wang Dadong, with a subtle complexity in his eyes.
Ding Xiaoyu remained silent and taciturn, sitting quietly in his seat, as if nothing around him had anything to do with him. But if you looked closely, you would notice that his eyes occasionally drifted towards the sky outside the window, with a hint of inquiry.
Jiang Chen sat in his seat, flipping through a boring textbook calmly on the surface, but in fact his consciousness had already sunk into the system space, and he began to silently screen the next target to be exposed.
“Tian Hongguang has been exposed, Rex has been exposed…who’s next?” Jiang Chen’s mouth curled up in an imperceptible arc, and his eyes flashed with anticipation.
At this moment, the crisp “tapping” sound of high heels hitting the ground came from far away and instantly drowned out the noise in the classroom.
The beautiful figure of our homeroom teacher Tian Xin appeared at the door of the classroom. She was wearing a well-fitting professional suit today, with a gentle smile on her face and a lesson plan in her hand.
“Classmates, please be quiet, we are about to start…”
However, before she finished her words——
The entire classroom, no, the entire golden space-time, and even the iron space-time, silver space-time and other worlds were once again shrouded in that familiar, indescribable colorful light!
Above the sky, the huge light curtain that spanned the sky appeared clearly again after a flash of dazzling golden runes!
[The Exposure System of All Heavens and Myriad Worlds has been activated again! ][Targets for this exposure are being screened…]【Target locked! 】
The cold and grand declaration, like an oracle from the sky, echoed clearly in the minds of every living being!
“Wow! It’s started again! It’s started again!” Xia Tian was practicing with his guitar. When he felt the familiar light and sound, he immediately jumped up excitedly and almost dropped his guitar to the ground.
Brother Xiong had just brought out the cut fruits from the kitchen. She was also shocked when she heard the words and almost dropped the fruit plate in her hand: “Oh! Why are they here again? What…what earth-shattering thing will be exposed this time?” There was a trace of worry on her face. After all, the last incident between Tian Hongguang and Rex made her scared.
Xia Yu pushed his glasses up on his nose, his gaze gleaming with reason behind the lenses. He walked to the window, looked up at the vast light curtain in the sky, and said in a deep voice, “It seems that this ‘Exposure of All Heavens and Worlds’ system is not a one-time event, but rather a continuous one. It seems to be following some unknown logic, revealing important people and events in various time and space one by one.”
Xia Mei cupped her hands in her heart, her eyes full of stars. “Great! I wonder if this will reveal the secrets of some incredibly handsome guy? Or some romantic love story?”
The grandfather beside him stroked his beard and squinted his eyes and said, “Hmm… This light curtain has come out of nowhere. I’m afraid the world will be in chaos again.”
Ye Siren, the leader of the Dead, yawned and said lazily, “It doesn’t matter what is exposed, as long as it doesn’t expose the romantic debts I owed when I was young.”
Chapter 16: Rampage Moment! Wang Dadong’s Combat Power Index Exceeds 10,000! (Old Version)
Just as the Death Gate fell into silence due to Rex’s exposure, and Wang Dadong’s worldview was crumbling, the colorful light curtain in the sky did not give everyone any time to breathe and digest all this, and began to flow again.
A golden light flickered, and a new line of large characters slowly emerged, foreshadowing the next person to be “exposed”.
[No. 3 on the KO list: Wang Arthur! ]【Combat Power Index: 9000, 10000+】
[Affiliation: Tulong Gang]【Weapon: Sword in the Stone】
[Comment: A narcissistic yet righteous gangster nobleman, a loyal fan of Shakespeare. Once he pulls out the sword in the stone, be careful of the sword demon’s backlash!]“King Arthur?”
“KO.3?!”
Everyone in KO One, including Wang Datong who was still upset about Rex’s incident, all turned their eyes to the young man next to him who always maintained a somewhat distant feeling.
Wang Arthur was also slightly startled, obviously not expecting it to be his turn so soon. He subconsciously pushed up his iconic black-framed glasses, trying to hide the slight ripples in his heart.
“Hmph, narcissist, I didn’t expect you to be so capable. KO.3, you’re on par with me!” Wang Dadong temporarily put aside the gloom brought by Rex. Seeing Wang Arthur’s ranking, he couldn’t help but regain some of his former arrogance and habitually wanted to make a few jokes.
However, before he finished speaking, the image on the screen lit up.
The screen flashed, and the first thing that caught the eye was a slightly immature but angular face. It was Wang Arthur.
Then, in the picture, Wang Arthur, wearing the school uniform of Guava High School and carrying a schoolbag, stepped into the classroom of Ultimate Class with an innate nobility and arrogance.
“Hello everyone, I am Wang Arthur. From today on, I am a member of KO One.” He stood on the podium, his voice flat but with unquestionable confidence.
Then, there was the classic “no fight, no acquaintance” scene between him, Wang Datong and Ding Xiaoyu.
In the classroom, because of the competition for seats and the youthful vigor and unwillingness to admit defeat, three powerful fighting power indices collided violently!
Wang Dadong’s red dragon-patterned griddle, Wang Yase’s unsheathed sword, and Ding Xiaoyu’s left fist containing terrifying power, all intertwined in the picture to create a chaotic yet exciting scene.
“Shakespeare once said that a successful liar no longer needs to make a living by lying, because the deceived people have become his supporters. I repeat, I am the boss!” Wang Arthur in the picture is tidying up his messy clothes while quoting Shakespeare’s famous saying seriously.
Wang Dadong couldn’t help laughing when he saw this scene. He pointed at Wang Arthur on the screen and laughed at him in reality: “Narcissist! Look at how you looked back then, so cocky! Shakespeare even said that if Shakespeare knew you were using his words like this, he would probably jump out of his coffin!”
Even Ding Xiaoyu, who was usually taciturn, raised the corners of her mouth slightly, almost imperceptibly.
Sister Sha and the others couldn’t help laughing, and the tense atmosphere in the classroom due to the previous Rex incident quietly melted a little.
Wang Arthur’s face was now so dark that ink seemed to be dripping out.
He glared at Wang Dadong fiercely and said through gritted teeth, “Wang Dadong, shut up!”
This is simply a public execution! Doesn’t King Arthur have any dignity?
Jiang Chen watched from the side, his heart aching. This “Exposure of All Heavens and Worlds” system was truly a troublemaker, a shrewd exposé on people’s past. However, this naiveté and clash of first encounters was genuinely endearing.
Iron Time and Space, Xia Family.
“Wow, this Wang Arthur is so cocky!” Xia Mei couldn’t help but stick out her tongue as she looked at the boy on the screen who kept talking about Shakespeare. “But he looked pretty handsome when he fought with Dadong!”
Brother Xiong smiled and shook his head: “Young people always have a spirit of not admitting defeat. However, this Wang Arthur seems to have an extraordinary family background.”
Xia Yu pushed his glasses and analyzed, “Judging from his speech and behavior and his natural nobility, he must be from a large family. Moreover, his combat power index starts at 8,000 points, so he has quite good talent.”
Zhang Fei watched the three teenagers on the screen brawling over a trivial matter. He couldn’t help but stroke his beard and laughed, “Hahaha, interesting! These kids in the Golden Time are just like us when we were young! They start fighting at the slightest disagreement! That’s exciting!”
Guan Yu stroked his long beard and nodded slightly. “These three are all extraordinary individuals. Wang Dadong is brave and upright, Ding Xiaoyu is calm and reserved, and this Wang Arthur, although a little conceited, also has the qualities of a leader.”
Xiu’s gaze stayed more on Wang Arthur and the faintly visible hilt of the sword at his waist, as if he was thinking about something.
Just as the members of Golden Time Ultimate Class were still reminiscing about the “glorious deeds” of Wang Arthur when he first appeared, the picture on the screen suddenly changed and the atmosphere became heavy.
In the picture, a heavily guarded mansion appeared, which was the headquarters of the Tulong Gang.
However, the Tulong Gang, which was once majestic and solemn, is now shrouded in a cloud of gloom.
The camera zoomed in, and we saw Wang Arthur’s father, Tulong, the once powerful underworld overlord, now covered in blood, lying on the cold ground, lifeless.
The picture clearly showed the fatal wound on Tulong’s chest, and his eyes that were still wide open, full of unwillingness and astonishment before he died.
“dad!”
In reality, when Wang Arthur saw this scene, his pupils suddenly shrank and he screamed in shock!
Although he knew that his father had passed away, seeing his father’s tragic death so clearly and so intuitively again still made him feel heartbroken, and an uncontrollable grief and anger surged in his heart.
His hands were clenched into fists, his nails dug deep into his palms, and his whole body was trembling slightly with excitement.
The smiles on the faces of Wang Dadong and others froze instantly. They did not expect that the light screen would suddenly play such a sad past event.
“Arthur…” Wang Dadong opened his mouth, wanting to say something comforting, but he didn’t know where to start. He could feel the surging sadness in Wang Arthur’s heart.
Then, the screen switches.
The grief-stricken Wang Arthur stumbled into the Wang family’s ancestral temple based on the few clues left by his father.
Inside the ancestral hall, the air was filled with incense and the atmosphere was solemn.
Wang Arthur knelt in front of the tablets of his ancestors, his eyes filled with bloodshot and confusion.
Suddenly, he seemed to sense something and his eyes turned to an ancient long sword enshrined in the center of the ancestral hall.
The sword and its scabbard were ordinary, even showing some signs of erosion by time.
But Wang Arthur seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, walking towards it step by step.
His hand trembled as he grasped the hilt of the sword.
“Buzz!”
The moment Wang Arthur’s hand touched the hilt of the sword, a powerful suction force came from the hilt!
He tried to draw the sword, but found that it was extremely heavy!
Wang Arthur gritted his teeth, and his combat power index began to soar wildly!
Golden flames rose from his body, and his combat power index, which was originally 8,000 points, began to rise steadily at this moment!
8500! 8800! 9000!
“Get up!”
With a roar from Wang Arthur, he used up all his strength.
A clear sword sound echoed throughout the ancestral hall!
The Sword in the Stone is finally unsheathed!
A dazzling golden light burst out from the sword, accompanied by an overwhelming force that swept over!
At the bottom of the screen, the golden rune appeared again—
[Wang Arthur, Combat Power Index: 9000+]However, before everyone could marvel at the increase in King Arthur’s power, something strange happened!
On the unsheathed Sword in the Stone, strange blood-colored threads began to emerge between the originally simple and ancient patterns!
An extremely dense black evil spirit spread from the hilt of the sword like a maggot on the tarsal bone, quickly corroding Wang Arthur’s mind!
Wang Arthur’s eyes in the picture instantly turned red, ferocious demonic patterns appeared on his face, and his whole aura became violent and bloodthirsty!
“Ugh…Aaaaaaah!”
He let out a painful roar that was not like a human voice, and the combat power index around him skyrocketed uncontrollably again, breaking through the 10,000 point mark in an instant, and continued to climb!
The terrifying black evil energy wrapped around him, forming blade-like shadows that cut the tables, chairs and tablets in the ancestral hall into pieces!
He looked nothing like the narcissistic nobleman he used to be. He looked like a demon crawling out of hell, ready to devour anyone he wanted!
“This…what’s going on?!”
In reality, Wang Arthur looked at his horrible appearance on the screen and was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat.
He only knew that this was an ancestral sword with immense power, but he never imagined that such a terrifying demonic nature was sealed in the sword!
After losing control, he turned into a ghost who didn’t recognize anyone?
Wang Arthur couldn’t help but break out in a cold sweat when he thought that if this power erupted in reality, he might hurt his friends around him.
The shock of his father’s murder had not yet subsided when the huge crisis hidden in the sword in the stone came one after another. A large amount of information kept bombarding his brain, making it a little difficult for him to bear it.
“Narcissist, you…your sword…” Wang Dadong was also stunned. He could clearly feel the horror and evil of the demonic energy in the picture, which was far beyond the ordinary power.
Ding Xiaoyu’s brows were furrowed, his eyes filled with solemnity. He could sense that the demonic energy was extremely dangerous.
Teacher Tian Xin looked at Wang Arthur with even more worry: “Student Arthur, this sword…”
Jiang Chen’s eyes narrowed slightly as he thought to himself, “Sword Demon… I see. While the power of the Excalibur is immense, its side effects are equally alarming. It seems that behind every powerful force comes a corresponding price.”
He glanced at Wang Arthur and found that the other party was pale and obviously suffered a great shock.
“What a terrifying demonic energy!” Xia Tian couldn’t help but exclaimed. The ghost dragon in his body seemed to be a little agitated by the demonic energy.
Brother Xiong nervously held Xia Tian’s hand: “Grandpa, this sword…”
Grandpa Xia Liu’s expression was solemn. “This is no small matter! This sword must contain an extremely powerful sword demon! If this child can’t control it, sooner or later the sword demon will devour his mind and turn him into a killing tool!”
Xia Yu calmly analyzed, “The purity and strength of this demonic energy is even comparable to that of some high-level demons. It seems that not all weapons in the Golden Time and Space are purely supernatural weapons. They also carry the same demon-related risks.”
“Such a strong murderous aura! Such a strong demonic nature!” Zhang Fei was sobered up a little by the drunkenness. He could feel the power that Wang Arthur burst out in the picture, which should not be underestimated.
Guan Yu’s phoenix eyes narrowed. “This sword is a peerless and fierce weapon! If wielded properly, it can slay demons and monsters; if wielded improperly, it can injure others and yourself.”
He thought of the demonized supernatural beings in the Iron Time and Space, and also of some magical weapons in the Silver Time and Space that were contaminated with demonic energy.
“It seems that King Arthur of the Golden Time and Space is also facing the fate of fighting against the devil…” He whispered to himself, while secretly memorizing the characteristics of the Sword in the Stone in his heart.
Just as everyone was terrified by King Arthur’s demonization, the image on the screen changed again.
This is the scene where King Arthur, after obtaining the Sword in the Stone, loses control of the Sword Demon many times due to emotional excitement or intense fighting.
Every time he loses control, he becomes extremely violent, unable to distinguish between friend and foe. His combat power index soars to a heart-wrenching level, posing a huge threat to those around him.
The classmates of KO One, even Wang Datong and Ding Xiaoyu, have been in danger when he lost control.
Just as King Arthur in the picture was about to be completely devoured by the Sword Demon once again due to the stimulation of hatred, his eyes were red, and the devilish energy was surging, ready to go on a killing spree –
A petite but remarkably determined figure stood in front of him.
She was a girl with short hair, clear eyes, a little baby fat on her face, and an innocent look – Cai Wuxiong.
“Roar!” Wang Arthur, who was in a demonized state, let out a beast-like growl and threw a punch with a destructive aura towards the five bears in front of him!
However, faced with such a terrifying attack, Cai Wuxiong did not dodge or evade!
She just stood there quietly, and suddenly a layer of light golden light appeared on her body, forming an indestructible shield!
The Demonized King Arthur’s punch, which was powerful enough to break monuments and split rocks, slammed heavily on the golden shield, but it was like a drop in the ocean, unable to shake it at all!
【Indestructible body of diamond! 】
A few small golden words appeared on the screen, explaining the Five Bears’ amazing defensive power.
“Be my man.”
In the picture, Cai Wuxiong looked at the violent Wang Arthur in front of him and spoke clearly in an unquestionable and even commanding tone.
Before he finished speaking, under the stunned gaze of everyone, Cai Wuxiong slightly tiptoed, held the face of the Demonized King Arthur in his hands, and then… kissed him!
This kiss was earth-shattering!
A soft and pure golden energy, like a warm current, flowed from the mouth of the Five Bears into Arthur’s body.
The originally violent and bloodthirsty power of the Sword Demon, under the impact of this golden energy, seemed to have met its nemesis. It quickly dissipated and was suppressed back into the Sword in the Stone.
The red in Wang Arthur’s eyes gradually faded away, and the magic patterns on his face also disappeared. He seemed to be exhausted and fell softly towards Cai Wuxiong.
After doing all this, Cai Wuxiong’s face turned pale, but his eyes remained firm.
She supported the unconscious Wang Arthur, with a barely perceptible smile on her lips.
[Bear Pearl, can suppress the Sword Demon! ]Another line of small golden characters revealed the secret of how the Five Bears could restrain the Sword Demon.
“Wow–!!!”
Inside the remaining death gate, a thunderous roar suddenly broke out!
“What did I see?! King Arthur, you… were actually kissed forcibly?!” Wang Dadong widened his eyes, pointing at the screen and then at the real Wang Arthur, his face full of disbelief and a strong sense of gossip.
“And by such a cute-looking girl… Hero saving the beauty? No, it’s the beauty saving the bear… Ugh! It’s the beauty saving the hero!”
Jin Bao San even screamed exaggeratedly: “Oh my! King Arthur! You are so good! You are so hidden! How come I, Jin Bao San, can’t meet such a lucky guy?”
As he spoke, he winked at Wang Arthur, and his expression was as obscene as it could be.
Chapter 17: The Fried Egg Incident! (Old Version)
The light curtain moves, and the previous noise and excitement have not yet completely subsided, and a new picture has already unfolded.
Cai Wuxiong was still dressed simply, but her eyes now had a hint of shyness and anticipation that was unique to young girls.
She stood in front of the mirror, clumsily imitating the heroines on TV, trying to style her signature short hair to make it more… “feminine”.
She even took out some brightly colored but outdated clothes that she had found from somewhere, and tried them on, with obvious distress on her face.
“Pfft…” In KO One, someone couldn’t help but burst out laughing first.
“Wu Xiong… wants to change his image?” Sister Sha couldn’t help laughing, but there was a hint of understanding in her eyes.
“It seems that our Little Five Bear is also working very hard for King Arthur!”
Wang Dadong touched his chin and smiled knowingly.
Wang Arthur looked at the girl in the picture who was thinking so much about him, and his heart warmed, but then he felt a little amused.
This silly girl, doesn’t she know that what she likes is never about appearance?
However, when the scene changed and Cai Wuxiong appeared in front of everyone, the entire Shengsi Gate fell silent for a moment.
She changed into a simple white dress and her hair was carefully combed. Although it was still short, it looked neater and fresher.
Her face was not made up, but she looked particularly charming because of her purity.
The sunlight shone on her through the window, as if giving her a layer of soft light.
The wildness belonging to the ape-man race seemed to be cleverly hidden, replaced by a kind of heart-warming purity and cuteness, just like the little sister next door who had just grown up.
“Wow…” Jin Baosan’s eyes almost popped out of his head. “Is this… is this still the violent little gangster Cai Wuxiong? She’s completely different!”
Even Wang Dadong and Ding Xiaoyu had a glint of surprise in their eyes.
In reality, Wang Arthur looked at the refreshed Cai Wuxiong on the screen, and his ears blushed uncontrollably.
He subconsciously averted his gaze slightly, but murmured softly, “Shakespeare said that love is nothing but madness.”
The sudden artistic tone of the sentence immediately attracted gossipy glances from Wang Dadong, Datoutie and others nearby. King Arthur’s face flushed even more and he quickly coughed twice to cover it up.
A hint of understanding flashed in Jiang Chen’s eyes. Cai Wuxiong was completely in love.
However, he was keenly aware of it.
Although the five bears in the picture look radiant, there seems to be a trace of imperceptible fatigue between their brows.
…..
“Wow! This five bears are so cute when dressed up!” Xia Mei’s eyes turned into stars. “King Arthur is so lucky!”
Xiong nodded with satisfaction: “It’s normal for girls to dress up to please themselves. However, this child seems a little…”
Grandpa Xia Liu frowned slightly: “Hmm, she doesn’t look right. Her life energy seems to be draining away rapidly.”
Sure enough, the narration subtitles appeared coldly on the screen.
[Once the Ape-Man tribe passes the Bear Pearl to others, their own vitality will decline rapidly. If they cannot retrieve the Bear Pearl within a month, they will age rapidly and eventually die.]Accompanied by subtitles, the screen quickly flashed through several shots:
When no one was paying attention, Wu Xiong secretly looked at the fine wrinkles that began to appear on his wrists and his increasingly pale face.
She tried hard to maintain a smile in front of Arthur, but she couldn’t hide the weakness that came from the very source of her life.
“What?!” Everyone in KO One was shocked.
“Wu Xiong…she only has a month left?” The smile on Wang Dadong’s face completely disappeared, replaced by deep worry.
Wang Arthur was struck by lightning. He looked at the screen fiercely, his heart as if being tightly grasped by an invisible hand, and a suffocating pain spread. He had only known that the Bear Pearl was important to the Five Bears, but he never imagined that the price would be so heavy!
“Wu Xiong…” His voice was hoarse, full of self-blame and regret. If it weren’t for saving him, Wu Xiong wouldn’t have to endure all this!
“This…this price is too high!” Zhang Fei exclaimed in shock. “For the sake of your beloved, are you even willing to sacrifice your life?”
Guan Yu stroked his beard and sighed, “Love is a word that carries a thousand pounds of weight. This woman’s chivalry is truly admirable.”
Xiu’s mood also grew heavy: “Love that is a life-or-death stake… The emotions of the Golden Time and Space are always so extreme.”
The scene continues, and the figure of the heartbroken man appears in the camera.
King Arthur found him and anxiously asked for a solution.
The Heartbroken Man still looked mysterious. He waved his worn palm-leaf fan and said slowly, “The one who tied the bell must be the one who untied it. The Bear Pearl was brought by love, so naturally, love must be returned. You, boy, must truly fall in love with that girl and let her feel your sincerity. Then, at the moment of mutual affection and mutual understanding, you can return the Bear Pearl to her body through… ahem, the method you know.”
He deliberately emphasized the word “in the way you know” and squinted his eyes, giving an expression that said “I know everything.”
“Really fall in love with her…” Wang Arthur murmured to himself, his eyes in the picture were complicated.
Is it “love” in order to save her, or is it saving her because of “love”?
However, when he saw Wu Xiong almost falling down due to weakness, but still smiling brightly at him, all the hesitation and struggle in his heart were instantly replaced by a strong emotion.
He must save her! No matter what, he must save her!
So, the following scenes are scenes of Wang Arthur and Cai Wuxiong’s “awkward” dates.
He would take her to the roadside stalls she once scoffed at, and eat her favorite octopus balls with her; he would put aside his noble airs and fly kites with her in the park, watching her laugh like a child; when she was exhausted, he would silently carry her on his back, feeling her gentle breathing on his back…
From being deliberate at the beginning to being natural later, Wang Arthur himself did not realize that the look in his eyes when he looked at Wu Xiong was already filled with doting and affection that he himself had not even noticed.
Finally, on a starry night, by the river.
Wang Arthur looked at Wu Xiong, who was sleeping lightly on his shoulder because of weakness, with his eyes full of pity and determination.
He kissed her gently on the lips.
This time, it was no longer to suppress the Sword Demon, but out of pure, heartfelt love.
The golden bear bead energy, accompanied by a soft light, slowly flowed from Wang Arthur’s body back to Cai Wuxiong’s body.
Wu Xiong’s face turned rosy at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the fine lines on his wrists gradually faded, and he regained his vitality.
“That’s great!” Inside the Death Gate, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Wang Dadong patted Wang Yase’s shoulder vigorously: “Narcissist, you’re great! You finally got it!”
Wang Arthur’s face turned red again, but the corners of his mouth couldn’t help but rise.
However, the crisis has not been resolved.
The narration sounded again: “Although the bear bead has been returned, the sword demon in Wang Arthur’s body has lost its suppression.
In order to prevent his demonic nature from getting out of control and harming his classmates, Wang Arthur decided to take the Five Bears and temporarily leave KO One, wandering around, looking for a way to completely eradicate the Sword Demon or perfectly control the Excalibur.
Then, the camera turned, and in a dark corner, Heilong was flipping through an old comic book – “Golden Pen Comics”.
A cold yet smug smile appeared on his face. “Wang Arthur, oh Wang Arthur, do you think you can escape your fate this way? The Golden Pen’s prophecy is clear. The sword demon in your body will sooner or later become the perfect nourishment for my Heavenly Demon Fusion! The day you can’t hold on any longer, that will be the day I, the Black Dragon, reign supreme! Hehehehe…”
The shrill laughter made everyone in front of the screen shudder.
“This guy Black Dragon is still harboring evil intentions!” Wang Dadong said angrily.
Rex’s eyes were cold: “Heaven Demon Fusion… He wants to merge the power of the Sword Demon and become a being that surpasses the Martial Corpse.”
Ding Xiaoyu clenched her fists: “Arthur will be in danger.”
,,,,,,,
“This black dragon is so insidious!” Xia Tian said worriedly.
Grandpa Xia Liu’s face was solemn: “The Golden Pen’s prophecy… this thing often comes true. I’m afraid Wang Arthur’s trip is likely to be dangerous.”
Brother Xiong sighed: “These two children have such a hard life.”
“Such evil demons actually tried to steal other people’s power to achieve their own success!” Zhang Fei was furious.
Guan Yu said in a deep voice: “Good and evil cannot coexist. If Wang Arthur wants to break the situation, he must first strengthen his heart.”
Xiu’s eyes were filled with vigilance. “Heavenly Demon Fusion… This evil secret technique has similar records in the demon world, and its power is extremely terrifying. Wang Arthur, you must hold on.”
The atmosphere on the screen suddenly became tense!
In the picture, the black dragon indeed found the wandering Wang Arthur and Cai Wuxiong.
What’s even more despicable is that he actually took several students from KO One hostage and used them to threaten Wang Arthur!
“Wang Arthur, either you obediently join me in the Heavenly Demon Merger, or these precious classmates of yours will die in front of you one by one!”
The black dragon laughed wildly, and the black energy ball condensed in his hand was aimed at the captured students.
“Black Dragon! How dare you!”
Wang Arthur’s eyes were bloodshot, and the power of the sword demon in his body surged violently due to anger, and the scarlet demonic energy overflowed uncontrollably.
“Hahaha! That’s it! Release your anger! Release your evil energy!” The black dragon shouted excitedly.
At this critical moment, a golden light flashed, and the shadow of the Golden Pen Master appeared in front of Wang Arthur, leaving behind a mysterious sentence: “To defeat the devil, you must first enter the devil; to put it in a desperate situation, you will be reborn.”
Before he finished speaking, Wang Dadong and Ding Xiaoyu appeared on the battlefield like divine soldiers descending from the sky!
“Dadong!”
“Xiaoyu!”
King Arthur was surprised and delighted.
“King Arthur, we are here to help you!” Wang Dadong was eager to fight, with the dragon-patterned griddle in his hand.
“You overestimated your abilities, little brats! And there’s the Wu Zombie that’s getting in the way!”
The Black Dragon snorted coldly, and the several martial corpses behind him, with empty eyes and exuding an ominous aura, roared and rushed towards Wang Dadong and the other two.
A thrilling battle broke out instantly!
Chapter 18: The boy’s death, his combat power index is reset to zero?! (Old version)
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Wang Dadong took the lead, and the dragon-patterned pan smashed towards a martial corpse with a sound of breaking wind!
The corpse was knocked back several steps, with a dent in its chest, but it seemed to be unaware of the pain and pounced again!
Wang Dadong’s combat power index soared to 9,000 points, the golden aura was burning fiercely, and every blow was powerful!
Ding Xiaoyu was more direct. His fist, which was comparable to a nuclear bomb, caused the air to explode violently every time he struck out!
The three of them cooperated with each other tacitly and fought against several fearless martial corpses!
The sounds of energy colliding, weapons clashing, and roars rose one after another!
The entire battlefield was filled with flying dust and full of energy!
The black dragon grinned grimly, waiting for King Arthur to be completely demonized.
Wang Arthur looked at his brothers who were fighting for him, and then at his classmates who were being held hostage. Pain and anger intertwined in his heart, and the power of the Sword Demon almost broke through his sanity!
“Ah——!” He roared to the sky, and the Sword in the Stone burst out with astonishing demonic energy!
At this moment, something strange happened!
Cai Wuxiong, who had been guarding Wang Arthur, felt Wang Arthur’s evil nature that was about to get out of control, as well as the strong negative energy on the battlefield. The bear bead in her body suddenly burst out with unprecedented brilliant golden light uncontrollably!
The golden light swept across the entire battlefield like a tide!
Wherever the light passed, whether it was the surging combat power index of Wang Dadong, Rex, and Ding Xiaoyu, the evil demonic energy of the martial corpse, or even the unfathomable dark power of the black dragon, they all faded and disintegrated at an astonishing speed until… they returned to zero!
“Ugh—my power!”
The black dragon screamed in terror. He felt the energy in his body being lost madly!
Wang Dadong and others were also stunned. They found that their combat power index was declining sharply, and soon they could not feel the existence of any superpowers!
The martial corpses were even more direct. After the evil energy on their bodies dissipated, they collapsed to the ground and turned back into ordinary corpses without vitality.
After a few seconds, the golden light dissipated.
The entire battlefield was in dead silence.
Everyone’s combat power index is reset to zero!
[The ultimate secret of Xiongzhu: All things return to their origin! ]A line of golden characters slowly appeared on the screen, explaining this earth-shaking change.
“This… How is this possible?!”
The black dragon slumped on the ground, his face ashen.
All his plans and desires for power came to nothing at this moment.
Wang Dadong, Rex, and Ding Xiaoyu also looked at each other, feeling the emptiness in their bodies and finding it difficult to adapt for a while.
The sword in the stone in King Arthur’s hand dimmed after losing the support of the magic energy, and finally with a “crack”, it broke into several pieces and fell to the ground.
The supernatural powers in his body also disappeared without a trace.
The battle ended in a way no one could have imagined.
Heilong was taken away by the police who arrived later.
Wang Arthur looked at the fragments of the Sword in the Stone on the ground, and then looked at the Five Bears who were weakened again due to excessive use of the Bear Pearl, with a complicated look in his eyes.
Finally, he made a decision.
In the picture, Wang Yaser and Cai Wuxiong bid farewell to everyone in KO One again.
“Dadong, Xiaoyu, Rex, thank you.” Wang Arthur’s voice was a little hoarse. “Five Bears and I are leaving here to find a way to regenerate the Bear Pearl and completely eliminate the hidden danger of the Sword Demon in me.”
“Arthur…” Wang Dadong wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Wang Arthur waving his hand.
“We will meet again.” Wang Arthur showed a relieved smile, took Wu Xiong’s hand, and the two walked away together, their backs blending into the distance.
The light curtain slowly dimmed, leaving everyone inside the Death Gate in endless shock.
“W-What!? Dadong and the others…they actually lost their combat power index?! Then…wouldn’t that make them the same as Jin Bao San!?”
In the dead silence, someone suddenly let out an unbelievable cry.
It’s like throwing a huge rock into a calm lake, instantly causing thousands of waves!
“Are you kidding me? Wang Dadong, Rex, Ding Xiaoyu, Wang Arthur…they’ve all turned into Muggles?”
“Then the KO rankings… Oh my god! KO.1, KO.2, KO.3, and KO.4 positions are all empty!”
“Not only that! Even the great devil Black Dragon was destroyed!”
After a brief moment of shock, an indescribable restlessness quickly spread among the crowd.
Some thugs who were originally ranked in the lower middle of the KO list, or even not on the list, now began to have strange lights flashing in their eyes.
“This… this is our chance!”
“That’s right! Wang Dadong and the others have become ordinary people. As long as we can defeat those guys ranked fifth to tenth, we will have a chance to break into the top of the new KO list!”
“No longer having to deal with those perverted monsters, and being able to become famous, this is a perfect opportunity to turn things around!”
The discussions grew louder and louder, and some people even began to rub their hands, eager to try, and the eyes they looked at each other were full of competition and vigilance.
The entire Shengsimen, no, the underground order of the entire Guava High School, seems to be facing an unprecedented reshuffle because of this sudden change!
Jin Bao San huddled in a corner. Hearing himself being mentioned, he shuddered at first, then puffed out his nonexistent chest, thinking to himself, “Humph, everyone’s the same now. Let’s see who dares to look down on me, Jin Bao San!”
But he turned his eyes and still didn’t dare to jump out.
Just as everyone had different thoughts and the situation was gradually getting out of control.
“quiet–!”
A roar like thunder suddenly exploded in every corner of the remaining death gate!
It’s Wang Dadong!
He took a step forward, his eyes sharp as an eagle, scanning the entire room.
The originally noisy crowd suddenly became silent as if they were cast under a spell, and everyone’s eyes were involuntarily focused on him.
Wang Dadong grinned, revealing his white teeth, with a hint of unruly and arrogant in his smile:
“If any of you want to be at the top of the KO list, or want to try me, Wang Dadong…” He paused, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching everyone’s ears, “you can challenge me at any time – Wang Dadong!”
Jin Bao San shuddered with fear, and the little thought that had just arisen in his mind disappeared in an instant.
Those thugs who were originally ready to make a move were also frightened by Wang Dadong’s momentum. They lowered their heads and dared not look at him.
Wang Arthur looked at this scene, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he whispered: “This guy…”
Ding Xiaoyu remained silent, but her eyes were full of admiration.
This is the Wang Dadong they know!
Chapter 19: The truth is revealed! KO.1’s hidden identity is exposed (old version)
Above the screen, the echo of the Heartbroken Man’s words, “Erase this ‘mistake’ of yours,” still reverberated through the classroom, like an invisible hammer striking everyone’s heart. Wang Dadong sat in his chair, dazed, his face pale as if all his strength had been drained away.
Just as everyone was still immersed in this huge shock and confusion, the image on the screen began to flow again, and a new plot, with even more heart-wrenching developments, slowly unfolded.
Plot Point 1: As his health deteriorates, Dadong begins to experience significant amnesia. As time passes, his condition worsens, and he completely forgets his experiences with KO One. His memories are limited to the moment Lei Ting snatched a photo of him, Arthur, and Xiaoyu on the day he first traveled across time. Desperate to retrieve the photo, Dadong furiously seeks revenge on Lei Ting, even violently assaulting a close classmate.
[On the screen, Wang Dadong’s physical weakness became increasingly frequent and severe ten years later. Not only did his limbs become transparent, but his eyes also began to show intermittent confusion. One moment he was discussing something with Zhong Wanjun, Hua Linglong, and the others, and the next he would suddenly freeze, staring blankly at them, as if he didn’t recognize them.]“Brother Dadong…” Wang Dadong looked at his own empty eyes on the screen, his heart as if being tightly grasped by an invisible hand, and even breathing became difficult. He couldn’t imagine how painful it would be to forget his brothers, forget KO1.
“The repulsive force of the space-time correction not only affects his body, but also begins to erode his memory. Memories that do not belong to this ‘reset’ space-time are being stripped away and erased bit by bit.”
In the scene, Wang Dadong’s condition deteriorates rapidly after ten years. He begins to forget recent events, his new classmates, and even his reason for being at Guava High School. His memories, like receding tides, rapidly rewind. Finally, the scene freezes at the moment he’s just arrived ten years into the future, and Lei Ting (King) snatches away his precious photo of him, Wang Yase, and Ding Xiaoyu on the street.
“My photo… Arthur… Xiaoyu…” Wang Dadong, ten years later, suddenly sat up from his bed, his eyes filled with anxiety and anger, his face showing the stubbornness of the impulsive boy from ten years ago. “Lei Ting! King! Give me back my photo!”
He completely forgot everything that happened afterwards, forgot about fighting alongside Lei Ting and the others, and forgot about the strange feeling in his body. Only one thought remained in his mind: to take back the photo that symbolized his friendship with Arthur and Xiaoyu!
The next moment, Wang Dadong, seen through the screen, rushed out of the dormitory like an angry lion and headed straight for the KO One classroom. Inside, Lei Ting, Zhong Wanjun, Hua Linglong, and that guy were chatting and laughing.
“Lei Ting!” Wang Dadong shouted, his eyes bloodshot. He rushed towards Lei Ting without hesitation, “Give me back my photo!”
Lei Ting was startled by his sudden outburst of rage and subconsciously took a step back: “Wang Dadong, what are you crazy about?!”
“Stop talking nonsense!” Wang Dadong’s memory was completely stuck on the unpleasantness of his first encounter with Lei Ting, and the anger of having his photo stolen. He wouldn’t listen to any explanation. His fighting power index skyrocketed. Although his weakened body was a bit unstable, he still rushed towards Lei Ting with a terrifying momentum!
“Be careful!” Zhong Wanjun’s expression changed, and he instantly stood in front of Lei Ting, crossing his arms to block.
“Bang!” Zhong Wanjun was knocked back repeatedly by Wang Dadong’s violent punch. His arm went numb, and a look of horror crossed his face. He could sense that Wang Dadong’s punch was unreserved and filled with genuine killing intent!
“Dadong!” Teacher Tian Xin exclaimed, her eyes full of worry.
Wang Dadong was also stunned. He pointed at himself in the light screen and stammered, “How could I… attack King? And… hit Zhong Wanjun?” Although he didn’t know Zhong Wanjun, he could feel the friendship between classmates.
“Wang Dadong, calm down!” Hua Linglong and the other person rushed forward to try to stop him, but were forced back by Wang Dadong’s violent punches and kicks.
“Get lost! This is none of your business!” The amnesiac Wang Dadong didn’t recognize them at all, thinking they were Lei Ting’s accomplices, and he attacked them without mercy. His fists rained down like raindrops, each blow a crackling sound. His goal was clear: to get to Lei Ting and reclaim the photo.
The desks and chairs in the classroom were knocked over, and students screamed and scattered. The comrades who had once fought side by side with him were now the targets of Wang Dadong’s attacks. All he could see was the photo, and his boundless anger towards Lei Ting, who had “stolen” it.
“This guy… is completely insane!” Zhong Wanjun gritted his teeth, a trace of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth. He could sense that although Wang Dadong’s fighting power fluctuated and was extremely unstable, his desperate madness was more terrifying than ever before.
Lei Ting looked at the chaotic scene before her, at Wang Dadong, who had become so ruthless over the photo, with a complicated expression in her eyes. She didn’t understand why a mere photo could drive him so crazy.
Plot Point 2: Seeing Dadong’s irritable expression in the picture, Arthur and Xiaoyu looked at Dadong with concern, only to see him silently gritting his teeth and not saying another word. Teacher Tian Xin was also saddened by Dadong’s confused look. In the picture, the amnesiac Wang Dadong was subdued by his classmates. The Heartbroken Man discovered that the mysterious man “Ling” who fell from the sky a few days ago was actually a supernatural being from another time and space who had come to find Dadong. He told Dadong that his abnormalities were signs that he was about to leave this time and space. The Heartbroken Man’s true identity was actually Black Dragon, his twin brother, and the real Heartbroken Man had been missing for ten years.
In the dead-end classroom, the atmosphere was extremely solemn.
Wang Arthur frowned as he watched Wang Dadong, driven mad by the photo and even assaulting his friend, his brow furrowed. He knew all too well what that photo meant to Dadong; it was a testament to their friendship. Concerned, he glanced at Wang Dadong beside him, only to see him, too, silently gritting his teeth, fists clenched, eyes filled with pain and self-blame, yet he remained silent. Arthur knew that any offer of comfort would be futile at that moment.
Ding Xiaoyu’s gaze shifted from the screen to Wang Dadong. His usually calm eyes revealed a rare, deep worry. He could sense Wang Dadong’s violent temper, spurred by his amnesia, and even more so, his deep-seated devotion to friendship.
Teacher Tian Xin’s eyes welled up again as she watched Wang Dadong, lost in thought and attacking his companions like a trapped animal, on the screen. She felt heartbroken for Dadong’s plight, and even more moved by his unforgettable friendship, even with his amnesia. Yet, she was also deeply saddened by his confusion.
The battle within the light curtain continues. The amnesiac Wang Dadong is like a tireless beast, his attacks unwavering even as his body flickers due to the repulsion of time and space. Zhong Wanjun, Hua Linglong, that guy, and the others try their best to stop him, but they are all wounded and in a state of disarray.
“That’s enough! Wang Dadong!” Lei Ting finally couldn’t help herself and shouted, “You want the photo? I’ll give it back to you!” She pulled the wrinkled photo from her pocket and threw it at Wang Dadong.
Wang Dadong paused, his gaze fixed on the falling photo. He darted forward, catching it before it hit the ground, clutching it tightly in his hand as if it were the most precious treasure in the world.
Just as he caught the photo and his mind was slightly distracted, Zhong Wanjun seized the opportunity and pounced, tightly hugging Wang Dadong’s waist. Hua Linglong and the other person also stepped forward and together pushed him to the ground.
“Let me go! Let me go!” Wang Dadong struggled violently, but because his outburst had consumed so much energy, coupled with his physical weakness, he was unable to break free.
“Wang Dadong, wake up! Look at who we are!” Zhong Wanjun shouted, trying to awaken his memory.
[However, Wang Dadong just stared at them with red eyes, repeating over and over again: “Photos… My photos…”][Finally, the exhausted Wang Dadong was temporarily subdued by his classmates and taken back to the dormitory. The scene shifted to show a young man in strange clothes and a cold demeanor standing in front of the heartbroken man’s stall. He was none other than the mysterious “Ling” who had descended from the sky a few days ago.]“Who is this person?” Sister Sha asked curiously.
“Looking at him, he doesn’t look like someone from our Golden Time.” Rex pushed his glasses, a hint of inquiry flashing in his eyes.
The Heartbroken Man looked at Ling with a serious expression: “You are indeed not from this time and space. You have been secretly observing Dadong. What is your purpose in looking for him?”
Ling spoke coldly, his voice devoid of emotion: “Wang Dadong, he’s from ten years ago. I can’t mistake the time and space fluctuations emanating from him. I’m here on the orders of the Alliance Leader to take him back to his original time and space.”
“Leader? Which leader?” Wang Dadong looked confused.
Jiang Chen’s heart moved. It seemed that the person was sent by Jiu Wu, the leader of the Iron Time and Space.
Ling then found Wang Dadong, who had been temporarily comforted. He looked at Wang Dadong’s body, which was neither real nor fake, and pointed out directly, “Your body is like this because you are about to leave this space and time. This space and time is rejecting you, correcting the dislocation caused by you. The longer you stay, the faster you will disappear, and the more confused your memories will become.”
Wang Dadong listened to Ling’s words. Although he didn’t quite understand due to his amnesia, the weakness and occasional trance he felt from his body made him instinctively feel that what Ling said was true.
[And at this moment, the light screen suddenly gave a close-up of the Heartbroken Man. He took off his iconic sunglasses, revealing a face identical to Black Dragon’s, but his eyes were even deeper and… sinister.]“The Heartbroken Man known to everyone is actually no longer the same. He is Black Dragon’s twin brother, Red Dragon. The real Heartbroken Man, like Wang Dadong and the others, mysteriously disappeared over the past decade. Meanwhile, Red Dragon has been lurking in Guava High School, posing as the Heartbroken Man, seemingly plotting something, or perhaps waiting for something.”
“What?!!” There was an uproar in the classroom!
“The Heartbroken Man… is the Black Dragon’s younger brother? Then the Black Dragon must be…” Jin Bao San was so scared that he almost jumped up.
“No, the Black Dragon has been captured.” Rex reacted quickly. “The light screen said that the current Heartbroken Man is the Red Dragon, the Black Dragon’s twin brother. So, who did we encounter before, the Heartbroken Man or the Red Dragon?”
This question plunged everyone into deep thought. Jiang Chen nodded silently. This twist was truly unexpected, and it also laid the groundwork for the subsequent plot. The real Heartbroken Man had disappeared, and the Red Dragon had taken his place. Over the past ten years, the waters of the Golden Time and Space had been deeper than they had imagined.
Plot Point 3: To spare his classmates’ grief, Dadong asks to take a leave of absence, but the KO Class tries to keep him. Reluctantly, Dadong explains to them that he must return to the past. To bid Dadong farewell, the KO Class takes graduation photos early. During the school sports meet’s tug-of-war competition, Dadong prays to the heavens, hoping that his last sight before disappearing is the smiling faces of his classmates. His fading body briefly recovers and he wins the competition. On the podium, Dadong vanishes completely, leaving the KO Class in a state of mourning.
[In the light curtain, with Ling’s help and explanation, Wang Dadong, ten years later, although his memory was still confused, had a vague understanding that he was about to leave this time and space. He looked at his sometimes transparent body in the mirror, his eyes filled with confusion and a subtle sadness.]“Am I…going to leave?” he muttered to himself.
In order to prevent his classmates at Guava High School from worrying and panicking about his strange condition, and to avoid causing more trouble for everyone, Wang Dadong approached Lei Ting and made the difficult request to take a leave of absence.
“Take a leave of absence? Wang Dadong, do you know what you’re talking about?” Lei Ting frowned at him, a hint of confusion and dissatisfaction in her tone. “How long have you been back? Why are you taking a leave of absence so suddenly?”
“I…I have some personal matters to attend to.” Wang Dadong lowered his head, not daring to look Lei Ting in the eye. He was afraid that his resolve, which had been so hard to come to, would waver.
This news quickly spread throughout KO One. Zhong Wanjun, Hua Linglong, that guy, and even Gu Zhan and Zhi Ge, who had always been at odds with him, all came to try to keep him.
“Wang Dadong, you can’t leave! KO One can’t be without you!” someone said anxiously.
“Yeah, Boss, we still have a lot to do together!” Hua Linglong also advised.
Looking at his classmates’ earnest eyes, Wang Dadong felt a mixture of emotions. He took a deep breath, finally mustering the courage to briefly explain to everyone that he wasn’t from this era and that he would soon have to leave. He didn’t mention a time reset, nor did he call himself a “mistake,” simply that he had to return to where he belonged.
After hearing this, the KO One students fell silent. Although they couldn’t fully understand what Wang Dadong meant by “going back to the past,” they could sense his helplessness and determination to leave.
“In that case…” Lei Ting took a deep breath and looked at Wang Dadong with a determined look. “Before you leave, let’s take a graduation photo together! It’s like… a farewell photo for you.”
On a sunny playground, the entire KO Class gathered around Wang Dadong for a meaningful “graduation photo.” As the shutter clicked, Wang Dadong forced a bright smile, but deep in his eyes, he felt a sense of reluctance to part with these friends, with whom he had developed a deep bond in a short time.
Everyone in the classroom looked at the special graduation photo on the screen, and felt a little upset.
“Graduation photos…it’s clearly not time for graduation yet…” Sister Sha said softly, her voice choked with sobs.
Chapter 20: The Corpse Army Attacks! KO One’s Life and Death Battle (Old Version)
In the light curtain, the Heartbroken Man’s words, “Erase this ‘mistake’ of yours,” were like the sharpest ice pick, piercing the hearts of everyone in the classroom. The air seemed to freeze, leaving only the heavy, suppressed sound of breathing.
Wang Dadong’s eyes were hollow, and he slumped in his chair, his soul in despair. He felt as if he had been abandoned by the entire world. No, it was more than abandoned—he was about to “no longer exist.” The fear that fundamentally denied his own existence gripped his soul like countless cold hands, chilling him to the bone. He opened his mouth, but no sound came out. His throat felt like it was clogged with a ball of scalding cotton.
“How could this happen… How could this happen…” Teacher Tian Xin muttered to herself, tears streaming down her face. She couldn’t imagine that these students, whom she treated like her own children, these living, breathing young people, could be treated so cruelly by the laws of time and space. She was so heartbroken that she could barely breathe.
Rex’s expression darkened, his clenched fists trembling slightly from the excessive force. His wisdom and analytical abilities, of which he had always prided himself, paled in the face of the unimaginable power of “time-space correction.” “Time-space resetting… erasing existence… this is beyond the realm of simple ability level,” he began with difficulty, his voice trembling slightly. “This involves the fundamental laws of time and space. Once triggered, it’s almost irreversible.”
Ding Xiaoyu remained silent, but within those usually calm eyes, a wave of turmoil surged. He stared at Wang Dadong, who, in the video, had risked his life to find his companions, only to end up in such a state. Then, he glanced at the distraught Wang Dadong beside him. An indescribable heaviness weighed on his heart. If even someone like Wang Dadong could be erased, what about them? What would their future hold?
Jin Baosan and the others were trembling with fear, their faces pale as paper. “Boss… Boss, you’re not really going to disappear, are you?” he cried, his voice trembling. Although he was often bullied by Wang Dadong, deep down, Wang Dadong was already the irreplaceable “Boss” in his heart, the soul of the Ultimate Class. If Wang Dadong “never existed”, then what was the Ultimate Class… what was the Ultimate Class?
In this despair and dead silence, the picture on the screen continued mercilessly.
Plot Point 1: Shortly after Dadong disappears, the group finds the exit from the Space-Time Gate, where the Heartbroken Man’s remaining spirit guards it. Black Dragon, though delighted to see his long-sought-after brother, still stubbornly scolds him, recounting the hardships he’s endured searching for him for the past decade.
On the screen, Wang Dadong, ten years later, stood before the heartbroken man, his body becoming increasingly transparent and ethereal. A bitter smile lingered on his face, as if he had accepted his cruel fate. He reached out, as if trying to grasp something, but his arm completely dissipated into specks of light in mid-air, vanishing without a trace.
“No! Dadong!” Teacher Tian Xin in the classroom screamed in shock, stood up suddenly, stretched out her hand to grab something, but only grabbed nothing.
Wang Dadong watched the moment his “self” completely vanish from the screen, and it felt as if his heart was being gripped by an invisible hand, the pain nearly suffocating him. He seemed to feel the pain and powerlessness of being torn and ripped apart by the forces of time and space.
The scene shifts to ten years later, showing Lei Ting, Zhong Wanjun, and the others, faces filled with grief and resolute despair. It seems that after Wang Dadong’s disappearance, they followed the clues he left behind and arrived at a desolate and remote abandoned factory. Deep within the factory, an irregularly shaped crack, emitting a faint blue light, hangs suspended in mid-air, emitting a heart-wrenching vibration of space and time—that is the Space-Time Gate!
“Gate of Time and Space!” Rex exclaimed, a gleam in his eyes, “Could it be… there is a chance of a turnaround?”
[In front of the Gate of Time and Space, a translucent figure emitting a faint golden light stood quietly. It was the last remaining wisp of the Heartbroken Man’s soul! His figure was even more illusory than before at the roadside stall, as if it would dissipate at any moment.]“Heartbroken man!” Wang Dadong felt mixed emotions when he saw the residual soul of the heartbroken man.
At that moment, a familiar, slightly weathered figure emerged from the shadows. It was none other than the Black Dragon from ten years later! The demonic aura he exuded seemed more restrained than it had been ten years before, but the violence and madness in his eyes remained undiminished. The moment he saw the remnant of the Heartbroken Man’s spirit, he froze, his bloodshot eyes fixed on the shadowy figure. His lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but no sound came out.
The Black Dragon in the classroom saw the “future self” on the light screen who looked exactly like himself but had obviously experienced more hardships, and his expression as if he had seen a ghost. His brows were tightly furrowed, and an inexplicable irritation surged in his heart.
“Red Dragon… you bastard!!” The Black Dragon on the screen finally erupted. He pointed at the Heartbroken Man’s remnant soul and cursed, his voice trembling with an uncontrollable tremor. “Do you know how long I’ve been looking for you? Ten years! Ten whole years! Do you think you can get away with hiding? I’m telling you, even if you run to the ends of the earth and become a shattered soul, I can still find you!”
As he cursed, his eyes uncontrollably reddened, and his voice took on a tearful tone: “You idiot brother! Do you know what I’ve been living through these past ten years? The Force Arbitration Institute is gone, and every one of those bastards is out for revenge! I’ve been hiding here and there, barely making ends meet, and yet I’m searching the world for an irresponsible person like you! And yet you’re so good, hiding out here as a gatekeeper, feeling so comfortable!”
Everyone in the classroom was stunned as they watched the mad, incoherent Black Dragon on the screen. They had never seen the Black Dragon act so unruly. Was this still the same arrogant, ruthless Black Dragon?
Jiang Chen’s lips curled up into a meaningful smile. Black Dragon, ah Black Dragon, no matter what time and space, your feelings for your brother are truly complex and pure.
Only Black Dragon remained in the classroom, his face livid, veins throbbing on his forehead. He stared intently at the screen, wishing he could rush in and strangle that disgraceful “self” to death. “Shut up! You piece of shit! I wouldn’t say anything like that! That Heartbroken Man deserves death!” Though he cursed fiercely, a complex emotion flickered in his eyes, one he himself hadn’t even noticed.
Plot Point 2: To activate the Space-Time Gate, a secret code is required, but speaking this code will cause the Heartbroken Man’s soul to vanish completely. Black Dragon is extremely reluctant, tears welling in his eyes, but he continues to say that once the Heartbroken Man disappears, he will be the only one left with the noble gene of their family. However, the war between them will never end, and Black Dragon will pursue him into his next life.
[In the light curtain, the remnant soul of the Heartbroken Man faced the Black Dragon’s roar with a weak, gentle smile, filled with both guilt and doting for his brother. He slowly spoke, his voice vague but clear: “Xiaolong… I’m sorry for making you suffer.”]“Don’t call me Xiaolong! That’s disgusting!” The black dragon in the picture stood on end like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, but the tears in his eyes were even more obvious. “Who told you to say sorry? I don’t need your apology!”
The Heartbroken Man’s shadow wavered, seeming to grow dimmer. He stared at the space-time portal before him and said to Black Dragon, Lei Ting, and the others beside him, “This space-time portal is our only hope. But to activate it, a special secret code is required. Once this code is spoken, my remaining soul…will completely dissipate.”
When these words were spoken, not only the Black Dragon in the light curtain, but also everyone in the classroom was stunned.
Chapter 21: Ares’s power is out of control! Who can prevent the disaster? (Old version)
“Completely dissipated?” Wang Dadong murmured, “Is there no chance of reincarnation?”
Rex’s expression also became solemn: “A remnant soul is like a rootless duckweed. Once its energy is exhausted, it will be truly shattered.”
Upon hearing this, the rage on the Black Dragon’s face instantly froze, replaced by a look of disbelief and panic. He rushed towards the Heartbroken Man, attempting to grab him, but his hand passed right through his illusory body.
“What did you say? Completely disappear?” Black Dragon’s voice became shrill with extreme fear. “No! I won’t allow it! I finally found you, and you dare to just disappear like that!” Tears welled in his eyes, but he still roared stubbornly, “I’m telling you, Red Dragon, if you dare to disappear, I’ll be the only one left of our Black Dragon family’s noble genes! Who will inherit our excellent bloodline then? Huh?! You irresponsible fellow!”
He took a deep breath, as if trying to calm himself, but his tone was still filled with resentment and pain. “Besides, let me tell you, the war between us brothers isn’t over yet! Do you think your death will be the end of it? Dream on! Even if you run to the ends of the earth, even if your soul is shattered, I will chase you into your next life, and the next! Our grudge won’t be settled so easily!”
There was dead silence in the classroom.
Teacher Tian Xin covered her mouth, tears silently falling. She was shocked by Heilong’s deep and twisted love and dependence on his brother, hidden beneath his violent appearance.
Jin Baosan opened his mouth wide, completely speechless. He could never have imagined that Black Dragon Boss…actually had such a side to him.
Wang Dadong, Ding Xiaoyu, and Rex also had complicated expressions. They were enemies of the Black Dragon, but at this moment, looking at the Black Dragon in the light screen, who was in great pain because of the impending loss of his brother, they also felt an inexplicable sigh in their hearts.
Only Black Dragon, in the classroom, was standing there, his face turning from blue to white, then from white to red, like a dyeing factory. He was shaking all over, not knowing if it was from anger or something else. “Nonsense! This is nonsense!” He growled, his voice a little hoarse. “I won’t… I won’t do this for that Broken Hearted Man…” He couldn’t continue, because the pain and despair of the “self” in the light curtain were so real, so real that he couldn’t deny it.
Plot Point 3: After much hesitation, Black Dragon finally utters the secret phrase, “Brother, I love you.” Heartbroken Man, looking relieved, vanishes before everyone’s eyes. Both the KO One members, both on and off screen, are deeply moved by this scene. Watching from off screen, Black Dragon smacks his lips in disdain, a look of disgust on his face: “You want me to say ‘Brother, I love you’ to that Heartbroken Man? Pah! I’m going to find that space-time portal and destroy it right now!”
[Inside the light curtain, the remnant soul of the Heartbroken Man quietly looked at the Black Dragon, his eyes filled with relief and joy. He knew that his brother, no matter how tough his words were, still cared most about him.]The black dragon in the image paced anxiously, sometimes clenching his fists, sometimes pounding his head, growling like a trapped beast. A conflict raged within him. On one hand, he felt the complete dissolution of his brother, and on the other… a certain emotion he was unwilling to acknowledge, yet unable to let go of.
As time passed, the Heartbroken Man’s figure became increasingly illusory. Lei Ting and the others looked at the Black Dragon anxiously, but they didn’t dare to urge him.
Finally, Black Dragon suddenly raised his head, his bloodshot eyes piercing with blood. He stared intently at the Heartbroken Man, as if to engrave his image forever in the depths of his soul. His lips trembled, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, filled with endless pain and reluctance, yet also with a sense of relief and determination.
“Brother…” Hei Long’s voice was hoarse, as those two words seemed to have drained all his strength. He closed his eyes, tears streaming down his cheeks. Gathering all his courage and restraint, he whispered the words deep in his heart, words he had never spoken: “…I…love…you!”
The moment these three words were uttered with difficulty from the mouth of the black dragon in the picture, everyone in the dead-end classroom held their breath.
The Black Dragon in the classroom shuddered violently, as if struck by lightning! He stared at the screen with wide eyes, disbelief. The color on his face instantly drained away, turning a pale white! “No… Impossible… How could I… say such a thing…” He muttered absentmindedly, as if the whole world had collapsed.
In the light curtain, the heartbroken man’s remnant soul, upon hearing these words, broke into the brightest, most gratifying smile of his life. His body transformed into countless golden points of light, like a swirl of fireflies, slowly dissipating into the air, finally merging completely into the faint blue portal of time and space. In his final moments, he seemed to want to say something to the black dragon, but in the end, it only morphed into a barely audible sigh, filled with satisfaction and relief.
“Brother!!” The black dragon in the image let out a heartbreaking wail, suddenly falling to his knees. He stretched out his hands to grasp the dissipating points of light, but only grasped at nothingness. He wailed like a helpless child, his voice filled with endless regret and despair.
There was sobbing in the classroom.
Teacher Tian Xin had already broken down in tears, covering her mouth with a handkerchief, her shoulders shaking violently. She was deeply moved by the deep and tragic emotions between the two brothers.
Sister Sha and the sisters around her didn’t care about their image and cried bitterly. Although they were usually carefree, deep down, they were still girls who longed for true love.
Even Jin Baosan put away his playful smile at this moment. His eyes were red, and he sniffed hard, mumbling, “Too…too touching…wuwuwu…”
Wang Dadong stared at the screen, his heart awash with emotions. He thought of his parents and his brothers. He couldn’t imagine the pain of separation.
Ding Xiaoyu lowered his head silently, and no one saw the slightly red corners of his eyes.
Rex pushed his glasses up, his gaze behind them complex and unreadable. He thought of his father, of his own past loss and hatred. At that moment, he seemed to have a deeper understanding of the word “family.”
Jiang Chen sighed softly as he watched this scene. These were the Black Dragon and the Red Dragon, a pair of brothers who loved and hated each other, their fates fraught with tragedy. Their story, no matter how many times you read it, was always heartbreaking.
Chapter 22: Brothers turn against each other! The ultimate showdown between Wang Dadong and Rex (old version)
Just as the atmosphere in the classroom reached its climax, the light screen above changed again, and new images slowly appeared, attracting everyone’s attention again.
The dead silence didn’t last long. Just as everyone in KO One was still immersed in the immense fear and confusion of their own “existence” being erased, the light curtain above their heads lit up again without warning. The light dispelled some of the haze in the classroom and temporarily pulled everyone away from the suffocating truth.
This time, the light screen no longer showed the familiar street scenes of the Golden Time, nor the ruins of Guava High School, but an unfamiliar battlefield filled with strange energy fluctuations.
The scene begins with a deafening roar! A stern-faced man in silver-white garb thrusts his hand forward, and a thick column of crimson flame bursts forth like a roaring dragon, hurtling towards a nimble woman shrouded in pale blue ice crystals.
“Wow!” The students of KO One had never seen such a scene before, and they immediately exclaimed in surprise.
While Golden Time and Space does have its share of KO-ranked champions with high power indices, their fighting style relies more on unleashing the ultimate burst of physical strength, supplemented by weaponry, before engaging in close combat after exchanging power indices. Directly manipulating elements to unleash such visually impactful attacks is simply unheard of!
The woman faced the surging flaming dragon with unhurried composure. She quickly formed a strange hand seal in front of her chest, muttering something. Instantly, a massive ice-blue energy shield condensed before her. Mysterious runes swirled across its surface, emitting a chilling chill.
【”boom–!!!”】
The giant flaming dragon and the giant ice crystal shield collided with a thunderous roar, unleashing a dazzling burst of light and terrifying energy waves. Flames and ice crystals intertwined and annihilated, stirring up a cloud of vapor. The entire battlefield seemed to tremble slightly under this violent collision.
“Oh my god! What kind of kung fu is this? It’s too exaggerated!” Jin Baosan held his head and screamed in disbelief, his voice changing tone. His pitiful combat power index was not even cannon fodder in a battle of this level.
Wang Dadong couldn’t even think about his future fate of being “erased”; his attention was completely absorbed by the unimaginable battle unfolding on the screen. His eyes widened, his mouth slightly open, his face filled with excitement and disbelief.
In the scene, after an unsuccessful attack, the flaming man’s figure flashed and vanished like a ghost. The next moment, he appeared behind the ice crystal woman, his five fingers forming claws, grabbing at her vest with a blazing red glow. The woman, as if with eyes on her back, twisted her body at an incredible angle, while sharp ice spikes appeared out of thin air and rained down upon the flaming man.
“Hah!” the flaming man roared, and flames erupted from his body, forming a swirling flame shield that melted the incoming ice cones. Then, he clenched his fists, and a spear composed entirely of flames condensed in his hands, the tip pointing directly at the ice crystal woman, locking onto her from a distance.
[“Flame Dragon Break!”][“Ice Pole Block!”]The two simultaneously launched a more powerful attack. Flame spears and countless ice crystal chains collided violently in mid-air, unleashing a turbulent flow of energy even more dazzling and dangerous than before. A variety of unprecedented attack methods, including energy bombs, beam slashes, the rudiments of mental shocks, and even short-distance space jumps, were simply dazzling.
“So…so cool!” Wang Dadong’s face flushed with excitement, his fists clenched, and his body even trembled slightly with excitement. “This is just like…just like the magicians in novels! No, even more powerful than magicians! Don’t they even need to chant spells?!”
He stared at the light screen with shining eyes, his tone full of longing: “That black dragon before seemed to be able to use a little bit of this… uh, weird ability, creating some black mist or something, but it’s not this powerful! So direct! If we in the Golden Time and Space could also learn this kind of kung fu, we would be truly invincible on the KO list!”
Ding Xiaoyu’s expression remained calm, but his tightly pursed lips and slightly flickering eyes betrayed his inner turmoil. This fighting style completely overturned his understanding of “combat.” It turned out that strength could be wielded in this way.
Rex pushed his glasses up, his gaze gleaming with reason behind the lenses. He analyzed in a deep voice, “This fighting style doesn’t seem to rely on pure physical strength at all. Instead, it uses a kind of energy… unknown to us, drawing upon the elements of heaven and earth for attack and defense. This is completely different from our Golden Time and Space system, which uses the combat power index to boost the body’s potential and then fights with fists and weapons.”
Teacher Tian Xin was also fascinated by the sight, yet also a little worried: “This kind of power…if used improperly, the destructive power is truly astonishing.”
At this moment, the observers far away in other time and space were also discussing the Iron Time and Space battle presented on the light curtain.
Iron Time and Space, Xia Ren Apartment.
Xia Tian scratched his head and looked at the screen in surprise: “Huh? Isn’t this the battle footage from our Iron Time? Why is this being broadcast? Can people in the Golden Time also see it?”
Xia Yu adjusted his glasses, a shrewd look in his eyes. “It seems this ‘Exposure of All Heavens and Worlds’ system is indeed worthy of its reputation. It can even intercept and play images from different time and space. I just don’t know why it chose to play this video.”
Alliance leader Jiu Wu’s eyes narrowed slightly as he pondered, “Golden Spacetime…how will they react when they see this? Will this change their inherent combat philosophy? Or is it some kind of warning?”
Huyanjuelu Xiu looked at the screen solemnly. “Is this… a supernatural being from the Iron Dimension? Their fighting style is completely different from our Silver and Gold Dimensions. This method of directly manipulating elemental forces is incredibly powerful.”
Guan Yu stroked his long beard, a gleam in his phoenix eyes: “What a powerful energy fluctuation! Compared with our Silver Time and Space martial arts that rely on martial spirits and internal energy, it is a completely different world.”
Zhang Fei shouted excitedly, “Wow! Third brother, look at that guy playing with fire, he’s so fierce! If I could breathe fire, who would dare to mess with me?”
The light screen zoomed out, revealing the battlefield’s surroundings. It was a shattered urban ruin, as if it had been the scene of a major battle. Not far from the battlefield, several figures, also emitting powerful energy fluctuations, watched the battle. Above their heads, a clear number suddenly appeared—their ability index!
[The number above the flaming man’s head is: 15,000 points! ][The number above the Ice Crystal Woman’s head is: 18,000 points!][As for the few people watching the battle from afar, the lowest ability index was 13,000 points, and the highest even reached 20,000 points!]“W-what?!” Jin Baosan’s eyes nearly popped out of his head. He pointed at the light screen, his voice shrill and piercing with extreme shock. “Fifteen thousand points?! Eighteen thousand points?! And… and twenty thousand points?! This… how is this possible! Are they monsters?!”
The entire classroom with the dead door was instantly filled with the sound of people gasping for breath.
Sister Sha’s pretty face also turned pale as she muttered to herself, “Tian Hongguang, who was number one on our KO list, only had 10,000 points back then, and before he was sealed, it was said that he only had 12,000 points… Are either of these two fighting stronger than KO.1?!”
Da La, Axe, and the others looked at each other in dismay, their eyes filled with deep shock. Their proud KO rankings were like child’s play in the face of these supernatural power indices that often reached tens of thousands of points.
The excitement on Wang Dadong’s face froze in an instant, replaced by an indescribable shock. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but his throat was dry and no sound came out. Fifteen thousand points, eighteen thousand points… these numbers weighed on his heart like mountains. He prided himself on his physique, becoming stronger when facing stronger opponents. His combat power index had reached nine thousand points, making him top-tier among the younger generation of the Golden Time. But the ability indexes of the two people on the light screen made him feel a deep sense of powerlessness.
Ding Xiaoyu’s brows furrowed tightly, and his fists on his legs unconsciously clenched. Facing such an opponent, did his golden right fist still have a chance of winning?
Rex’s expression grew unusually solemn. He pushed his glasses, which were about to fall off, and whispered, “The previously exposed Black Dragon’s combat power index skyrocketed to 35,000 points after completing the Heavenly Demon Merger. But that was with the help of external forces, and at a huge cost; it’s not his normal state. And the two people in the picture, judging by their fighting style and demeanor… seem to be just ordinary masters of that ‘Iron Time and Space’?”
He paused, a hint of bitterness in his tone: “If even ordinary masters have such an ability index, then how terrifying would their true top combat power be?”
This question sent a wave of fear through everyone present. They had always assumed that the KO rankings in the Golden Dimension represented the pinnacle of combat power. Wang Dadong’s nine thousand points, Wang Yase’s power exceeding ten thousand after his demonic transformation, and Tian Hongguang’s previous twelve thousand points were already the limits of their understanding. But now, the light curtain mercilessly informed them that in that unknown Iron Dimension, a power index exceeding ten thousand points seemed… not uncommon.
“Oh my god! My legs… my legs are weak!” Jin Baosan collapsed to the ground with a plop, hugging Xiao La’s thigh beside him, wailing with a sad face, “It’s over! If people like this come to our Guava High School, won’t we be killed instantly by their breath? I don’t want to die!”
Looking at the expressions of the KO One members as if the sky had fallen, especially Wang Dadong who was deeply shocked and doubting his life, Jiang Chen’s mouth curled up slightly.
He chuckled inwardly, “Haha, a bunch of naive guys. Although the number of supernatural beings in the Iron Spacetime is not as large as that in the Golden Spacetime, their quality is much higher.”
He thought leisurely, “Iron Time’s ability index exceeding ten thousand points is just the threshold of becoming a high-level ability practitioner. He can’t even compare to the elite guards of many ancient ability families. The true masters who rule a region often have an ability index of tens of thousands, and even those legendary old monsters have an ability index that can reach the terrifying realm of hundreds of thousands of points. What is displayed in this light screen is probably just the tip of the iceberg.”
Jiang Chen glanced at the Shark in the corner of the classroom, who always kept his head down, looking a little cowardly and with a very low sense of presence. A hint of amusement even surfaced in his heart: “Take that seemingly fragile Shark in the class for example. His clone in the Iron Time and Space is a member of the famous Xia Lan Xingde family, ‘Xia Lan Xingde Liu’. Although that guy is not the top one in the Xia family, his ability index is at least over 20,000 points, and his Divine Wind Slash is superb. If Wang Dadong and others knew that an insignificant classmate in their class was actually such a powerful existence in another time and space, I wonder what they would think.”
The battle on the screen continued fiercely, with all sorts of bizarre superpowers constantly emerging, and every collision unleashing terrifying energy fluctuations. Meanwhile, the KO One class in the remaining Death Gate classroom stared at the entire scene in stunned silence, as if under a collective spell.
The information revealed by the light curtain today, whether it is the cruel truth that Wang Dadong and others will be erased by the “time and space reset technique” in the future, or the extraordinary combat power displayed by the Iron Time and Space Superpower Walker at this moment, are like heavy hammers, impacting their inherent cognition again and again, making them have a new and more awe-inspiring understanding of this world and the so-called “superpowers”.
The situation at Guava High School seemed to be just beginning to stir. The undercurrent lurking beneath the calm surface began to surge with the emergence of the “All Heavens and Worlds Exposure System.”
Chapter 23: Blood Contract! The mysterious man’s conspiracy to control the martial corpse (old version)
The sorrowful atmosphere of the light curtain hadn’t completely dissipated. Jin Baosan still clung to Wang Dadong, his unique sobbing voice continuing to pour out his grief. The others in the classroom, while not as exaggerated as Jin Baosan, were also more or less immersed in the melancholy of parting, each preoccupied with their own thoughts.
At this moment, the light curtain that had originally dimmed suddenly flickered again, and the soft white light replaced the previous sad tone, attracting everyone’s attention again.
The first person to appear on the screen was a familiar figure, dressed in a well-fitting school uniform, with meticulously combed hair. As the figure slowly turned around, everyone in KO One, especially Wang Dadong and Wang Arthur, widened their eyes slightly.
“Rex?!” Wang Dadong shouted subconsciously, and even paused in pushing Jin Baosan away.
Wang Arthur also raised his eyebrows, with a hint of surprise in his eyes: “It’s him? How could he appear in the light curtain?”
Rex himself pushed up his glasses, his gaze behind them sharp and penetrating. He stared at the figure in the light screen, who looked almost identical to him, and his heart was filled with doubt. This “self” seemed to be in a completely different environment.
“Rex” on the screen stood in a clean, tidy room, holding a thick, original book in his hands, his expression focused. A gentle smile played on his lips, his eyes clear, his demeanor refined. He was a stark contrast to the previous, deep-minded KO.2 Rex, wearing black-framed glasses. Instead, he looked more like… the purest, most trustworthy friend in Wang Dadong’s memory, untouched by Ares’s Hand.
“Xia Lanxingde Yu? Iron Spacetime?” Wang Dadong muttered to himself, trying to digest this new information, “Muggle? He looks exactly like Rex, but he is a Muggle?” He looked at Rex beside him with a complicated look.
Rex didn’t say anything, just staring at the screen quietly. He could sense that the Xia Yu in the screen had a personality somewhat similar to the “good student” image he had once tried to portray, but the gentleness and purity that emanated from him were something he had never possessed before.
[The scene continues. One day, the situation in Iron Dimension suddenly changed. The sky was covered with ominous dark clouds, and lightning and thunder roared.]Xia Yu was preparing dinner for his younger siblings at home when he suddenly felt a pang of anxiety. Outside the window, several jet-black demonic auras swirled in the air as if alive. One of them was actually heading straight for the Xia family residence!
“Be careful!” Xia Yu sensed the danger and immediately shielded his younger sister, Xia Tian, behind him. The demonic energy penetrated the Xia family’s protective barrier like a sharp black arrow, aiming straight at the powerless Xia Yu!
“Big Brother!” Xia Tian exclaimed, trying to push Xia Yu away, but it was too late.
The demonic energy instantly penetrated Xia Yu’s body! He felt a bone-chilling, yet scorching, force explode within him, as if his internal organs were being torn apart. He groaned, his body trembling violently, veins bulging on his forehead, and sweat pouring down like rain.
When everyone in the classroom saw this scene, they were all worried about Xia Yu in the light curtain.
“Is Xia Yu okay?” Sister Sha asked nervously.
“That’s the devil’s aura. How could a Muggle like him possibly bear it!” Jin Bao San forgot to cry and widened his eyes.
Just as Xia Yu was about to collapse from being unable to withstand the overwhelming demonic energy, something within him seemed to awaken. A completely different energy surged from deep within his body, carrying a wild and unruly aura, violently colliding and merging with the demonic energy.
Xia Yu’s expression changed. His once gentle, clear eyes were now replaced by a strange, dark red. A wicked, yet flamboyant smile curved his lips. His hair moved without a breeze, and a powerful, heart-pounding energy emanated from his body.
“What… delicious energy…” A slightly shrill voice, with a strange echo and filled with extreme narcissism, emanated from “Xia Yu”‘s mouth. “After sleeping for so long, it’s finally… my turn to appear! Hahahahaha…”
He slowly raised his hand, feeling the surging power within him, his face revealing an expression of extreme joy and ecstasy. “This feeling… is truly wonderful! From today on, I, Ghost Phoenix, will be the most handsome! The most powerful! Psychic Walker in Iron Time!”
[The data was displayed on the screen in due time: “Character: Ghost Phoenix. Ability Index: 40,000 points.”]“Wow!” There was an exclamation in the classroom.
“Forty thousand points?! Are you kidding me?” Jin Baosan’s eyes nearly popped out of his head. “Higher than…higher than Black Dragon’s time?!”
Wang Dadong and Wang Arthur were also shocked. A combat power index of 40,000 points was almost unimaginable in the Golden Time and Space.
Rex’s pupils shrank sharply. He stared at the “ghost phoenix” on the screen, whose face resembled his own but exuded a completely different aura. He felt the overwhelming pressure that the screen could barely block out, and his heart was in turmoil.
“Ghost Phoenix…War Spirit…” He whispered. This word was a completely new concept to him.
[The ghost phoenix in the light curtain posed coquettishly in front of the mirror, narcissistically brushing his bangs and blowing a kiss. His tone was a bit effeminate, and every word seemed to echo, rippling through the room.]“Hmm~ This utterly unattractive charm of mine is truly frustrating~” Ghost Phoenix twisted his waist, flashing what he considered a strikingly handsome smile to himself in the mirror. “From now on, the history of Iron Time and Space will be rewritten by me, Ghost Phoenix! Everyone will submit to my stunning beauty and undeniable strength!”
“Pfft—hahaha!” The classroom suddenly erupted in laughter.
The sadness caused by Wang Datong’s disappearance and the tension caused by Gui Feng’s powerful aura when he appeared were instantly diluted by his arrogant and narcissistic appearance.
Wang Arthur couldn’t help but laugh. He patted Wang Dadong on the back and laughed so hard he fell backwards. “Dadong! This guy is just like you! He keeps saying things like ‘I, Wang Dadong, am the strongest high school student in history’. Hahahaha! Exactly the same, both arrogant!”
Wang Dadong’s mouth twitched, and he retorted somewhat unconvincedly: “Hey! Arthur, I’m confident, okay? I’m different from this sissy!” Having said that, he looked at the ghost phoenix with Rex’s face on the light screen and felt some inexplicable funny.
“And… how come this sissy’s voice has an echo?” Sister Sha covered her mouth and laughed so hard that her body shook. “So… so special!”
Jin Bao San also imitated Gui Feng’s tone and said in a pinched voice: “Um~ I am the most handsome follower in KO One~” but was slapped on the back of the head by Sister Sha.
Just as the KO One team was being amused by Ghost Phoenix, a small window suddenly appeared in the corner of the screen. The image showed a burly, honest-looking boy wearing a Nanami High School uniform. He was none other than Taishan, ranked fifth on the KO list. He was staring at Ghost Phoenix’s 40,000-point power index displayed on his television screen. Cold sweat dripped down his forehead, his mouth wide open enough to fit an egg, his eyes filled with horror and disbelief.
Everyone in the classroom laughed again when they saw Taishan’s terrified look.
“Haha, this Taishan must have a huge psychological shadow!” said a classmate.
“After being defeated by Rex once, and now seeing a Rex with even more terrifying combat power, it’s no wonder he’s so scared.” Another classmate echoed.
Rex looked at Tarzan’s timid expression on the screen, and the corners of his mouth involuntarily curled up slightly. Although that was the intimidation caused by “himself” in Iron Time and Space, for some reason, he also felt a subtle sense of…relief?
The scene returns to Gui Feng. Although he behaves with an extremely arrogant and narcissistic air, he doesn’t seem to be about to do anything to harm the Xia family. When Xia Tian’s exclamation snaps him back to reality, he merely glances at Xia Yu’s fallen body, then at Xia Tian, who looks worried, and at the rest of the Xia family who have rushed over after hearing the noise.
Ghost Phoenix raised an eyebrow and said in his echoing sissy voice, “Hey, little sister, and that old woman and that ugly bastard over there, from today on, this body is mine! But don’t worry, since this guy is kind of nice, I’ll take good care of you. Just don’t bother me, uh-huh~”
In the days that followed, Gui Feng continued to live in the Xia family as Xia Yu. He was still sharp-tongued, often making Xia Mei furious, and he often disdained Xia Xiong’s discipline, his behavior reminiscent of his rebellious phase. However, he would casually lend a hand when the Xia family was in danger, and would also offer some “advice” in his own unique way when Xia Tian was troubled by the ghost dragon within him.
For example, when Xia Mei yelled at him for some trivial matter, Gui Feng would raise his orchid finger and say slowly, “Oh my goodness~ Ugly girl, you’re so loud, are you trying to flip the roof over so that everyone can see your unkempt hair? Tsk tsk tsk, your taste needs to be improved~”
Or, when Xia Xiong earnestly advised him not to be too ostentatious, he would flirt with her: “Mom, I’m not saying this to you, son. Someone as outstanding, so handsome, and so powerful as me, keeping a low profile? That’s simply an insult to my talent! Uh-huh~”
These actions gave the Xia family a lot of headaches, but they were helpless. However, they gradually discovered that this Ghost Phoenix was not as evil as those pure demons. He was more like… an awkward version of Xia Yu, extremely rebellious and desperate for attention.
Everyone in the classroom watched the interaction between Gui Feng and the Xia family, and the smiles on their faces became even wider.
“Although this ghost phoenix has a bad mouth, it seems that he is not a really bad person.” Teacher Tian Xin said thoughtfully.
“That’s right,” Sister Sha nodded repeatedly, “He’s the type who’s tough on the outside but soft on the inside, right? And he’s super narcissistic!”
Jiang Chen was in the corner, silently watching everything that happened on the screen, analyzing it quickly in his mind.
He recalled the plot of “KO One.” The existence of Ghost Phoenix was indeed special.
“This Ghost Phoenix…” Jiang Chen pondered in his heart, “He possesses all of Xia Yu’s memories, and although his behavior patterns are exaggerated, he does retain some of Xia Yu’s core traits, such as his underlying protectiveness towards his family.”
“He’s not like Ah Xiang. Ah Xiang is Sun Shangxiang, an ordinary person. Under the influence of the demonic energy of the demonic world, she became possessed by the demon due to strong negative emotions and became the demonized Sun Shangxiang. In essence, she is still Sun Shangxiang’s soul, but her dark side has been magnified by the demonic nature.”
“He’s not entirely like Xia Tian and Gui Long. Xia Tian and Gui Long are two relatively independent souls coexisting in one body. Gui Long is a war spirit from the land of extreme yin, possessing his own independent consciousness and some of Xia Tian’s dark emotions. The relationship between them is more like that of a tenant and a landlord, and sometimes they can even talk and compromise.”
“But Ghost Phoenix… he seems more like the suppressed side of Xia Yu deep within, a completely new personality born from the catalysis of demonic energy and the union with some kind of foreign war spirit. He shares Xia Yu’s memories and emotional foundation, and considers the Xia family his own. This is beyond doubt.”
Jiang Chen’s brows furrowed slightly. “So, what is the true nature of this ‘war spirit’? Is it the power hidden in Xia Yu’s bloodline, or is it an external attachment like the ghost dragon? If it is a part of Xia Yu, then why was Xia Yu a Muggle before? If it is from outside, how can it perfectly inherit Xia Yu’s memories and emotional ties?”
This question, like a small hook, piqued Jiang Chen’s intense curiosity. He vaguely felt that the Ghost Phoenix’s existence might have a deeper connection with the nature of supernatural powers and demons in this world. The light curtain’s display of these things seemed to gradually reveal more secrets of this vast worldview.
Chapter 24: Battle Storm! The top ten KO rankings appear in one set (old version)
The light curtain shifts, and before the previous sorrow and excitement have completely subsided, a new scene unfolds. This time, it is no longer the cold and forbidding Death Gate, nor is it a future time and space full of dangers, but a domestic scene full of life, yet with undercurrents surging.
In a spacious-looking living room, a middle-aged woman paced back and forth anxiously. She was the mistress of the Xia Lanxiangde family of Iron Spacetime—Xia Lanxiangde Xiong, known as “Brother Xiong.” Beside her, a gray-haired, vigorous old man wearing reading glasses—Xia Lanxiangde Liu, the Xia family’s grandfather—was frowning as he stared at a rebellious figure on the sofa.
That figure had short, flaming red hair, sharp, wild eyes, a perpetual smile at the corner of his mouth, and a disturbing, fiery energy emanating from him. His face bore a striking resemblance to Rex from the Golden Dimension! At that moment, he was impatiently picking at his ears, oblivious to the concerns of those around him.
“Huh? This person…” Wang Dadong’s eyes lit up, then he frowned, “Why does he look so much like… Rex?” He subconsciously glanced at Rex beside him.
Rex pushed his glasses up, a subtle flicker of emotion flashing through his eyes behind the lenses. He could sense that the red-haired young man in the light curtain was surging with a power completely different from his own, one filled with destructive and violent energy.
There was also a commotion among the other people in the classroom.
“Really! It looks like Rex!” Sister Sha exclaimed.
“Could it be Rex’s brother from another time and space?” Jin Baosan touched his chin and acted like a detective.
The Black Dragon snorted coldly, his eyes filled with scrutiny. The energy fluctuations from this red-haired boy were very strong, and they were pure fire-based abilities, carrying a primitive destructive force.
Jiang Chen spoke at the right moment, his voice calm but clear: “Everyone, the person in the light curtain is Xia Lanxingde Yu from the Iron Dimension. More precisely, it’s the Fire Origin supernatural being, Ghost Phoenix, who has taken over his body. Xia Yu himself looks similar to Rex from the Gold Dimension because they are each other’s ‘doppelgangers’ from different time and space.”
“Clone?” Wang Dadong scratched his head, looking confused. “Is it someone who looks just like you?”
“That’s understandable, but not entirely.” Jiang Chen said with a faint smile, “The destinies and abilities of clones in different time and space are often very different.”
In the light curtain, Brother Xiong finally couldn’t help but speak, his tone filled with worry: “Ghost Phoenix, how long are you going to occupy Xiaoyu’s body? Do you know that your Fire Origin ability is so strong that the temperature in our house is almost enough to roast a suckling pig! If this continues, Xiaoyu’s soul will be completely suppressed by you, and even… lost!”
Grandpa Xia Liu also sighed and tapped his cane. “Yes, Ghost Phoenix boy, although you have the original ability of fire and are naturally powerful, Xia Yu’s body is not tailor-made for you after all. Occupying it for a long time will only harm him. Moreover, if you continue to release high temperatures like this, the neighbors around here will call the police and say our house is on fire!”
“Tsk,” Ghost Phoenix curled his lips in disdain, a hint of amusement in his eyes. “That brat is too weak. It’s his honor to lend me his body. As for his lost soul? That’s his own problem, none of my business. I’m using this body quite well.” He stretched, and the air around him seemed to distort with his movement, emitting even more astonishing heat.
“This guy is so arrogant!” Wang Dadong couldn’t help but say. Although the other party looked like Rex, his annoying aura made him want to punch him.
“The Fire Origin mutant…” Ding Xiaoyu pondered, “Pure elemental power is indeed overbearing.”
Wang Arthur’s focus was different: “Lost soul? It seems that this ghost phoenix is a great threat to the body owner named Xia Yu.”
Teacher Tian Xin showed a worried look on her face: “Isn’t Xia Yu very dangerous? Will he be devoured by this ghost phoenix?”
Rex, in the classroom, heard the words “lost soul” and his eyes dimmed slightly. He recalled his own experience of being possessed by darkness and becoming a warrior corpse. The feeling of being unable to control his body, as if his soul was trapped in endless darkness, still haunted him. Xia Yu, who bore a resemblance to him in the light curtain, was now experiencing another form of “possession,” which stirred in him a strange and complex emotion.
Just as the Xia family was at their wit’s end, a figure in a white robe, bearing the air of an immortal, walked in. It was none other than the Medical Immortal, the master of medicine from Iron Time and Space. He glanced at Ghost Phoenix, then felt the scorching heat around him, and understood.
“Brother Xiong, Grandpa, it looks like this situation is a bit tricky.” The Medical Immortal stroked his nonexistent beard and turned his gaze to Ghost Phoenix. “This must be the legendary Fire Originator, Ghost Phoenix, right? He truly has an extraordinary aura.”
Ghost Phoenix glanced at the Medical Immortal, a hint of vigilance flashing in his eyes, but more of a sense of arrogance. “Old man, who are you? Do you think you can meddle in my business?”
The Medical Immortal smiled faintly and pulled out a simple metal collar from his bosom. Embedded with a faint blue gem, it exuded a faint chill. “Haha, not to be nosy. I just have a little gadget here, supposedly designed to counteract the most masculine and powerful fire abilities. But…” He paused deliberately, looking at Ghost Phoenix with a slightly provocative look, “For a powerful Fire-based psychic like you, this little thing probably wouldn’t be able to do anything to you, right? Your flames might melt me if I put it on, hahaha!”
Everyone in the Golden Time and Space looked at the collar in the Medical Immortal’s hand and felt a subtle chill, which formed a sharp contrast with the heat on the Ghost Phoenix’s body.
“Provocation?” Wang Arthur saw through the Medical Immortal’s intentions at a glance, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. “This Medical Immortal is quite interesting.”
Wang Dadong’s eyes widened. “Wow! That collar looks amazing! Can it really control that red-haired kid?”
Upon hearing this, Gui Feng raised his eyebrows, a gleam of anger and a fire of unwillingness to admit defeat igniting in his arrogant eyes. “Oh? You think you can control me? What a joke! You dare to act so presumptuous in front of me with just a broken collar? Give it to me! I want to see what it can do!” He reached out, snatched the collar away, and put it around his neck without hesitation.
“Hey, Brother Guifeng, don’t be impulsive!” The Medical Immortal shouted in feigned panic, but a hint of triumph flashed in his eyes. “This thing is called the ‘Ice Hoop Curse’. Once you put it on, if you say the activation spell, then…”
“Hmph! Ice and fire spells are nothing but garbage in front of me!” Ghost Phoenix said proudly, adjusting the collar around his neck and deliberately releasing a stream of flame, attempting to melt it. However, the sapphire on the collar only flashed, remaining unscathed.
“Oh? Really?” The Medical Immortal’s smile deepened. “Since Brother Guifeng is so confident, I’ll tell you the activation spell, so you don’t accuse me of using tricks to trick you. The spell is very simple, just three words – ice, ice, and icing!”
Chapter 25: The Space-Time Rift Opens! A Powerful Enemy Arrives from Another World (Old Version)
When the three words “ice cream” were clearly uttered from the mouth of the Medical Immortal, not only the Ghost Phoenix in the light curtain, but also the expressions of everyone in the Ultimate Class in the classroom froze for a moment.
“Pfft—” Jin Bao San was the first one who couldn’t hold back his laughter and burst out laughing, “Ice, ice cream? What kind of a curse is this? It’s lame!”
Sister Sha also covered her mouth and laughed secretly: “How tacky, who would believe in such a spell!”
Wang Dadong also had a strange look on his face: “Isn’t this too much of a joke? Is that medical immortal kidding?”
Only Rex frowned slightly. He felt that when the word “ice cream” came out, an extremely powerful ice energy seemed to be instantly activated on the collar called “Ice Hoop Curse”.
Ghost Phoenix clearly didn’t take the ridiculous spell seriously. He scoffed and was about to offer a few sarcastic remarks. However, the moment he opened his mouth, the “Ice Hoop Curse” around his neck suddenly erupted with a terrifying burst of extreme cold! The dark blue gemstone shone with a dazzling light, as if the Nine Netherworld Mysterious Ice had descended. An ultra-low temperature of -600 degrees Celsius instantly enveloped Ghost Phoenix’s entire body!
“Ughh …
“Damn it! You… you’re trying to trick me!” Ghost Phoenix roared with difficulty, his body trembling violently, his teeth chattering. He tried to mobilize his Fire Origin ability to resist, but the extreme cold seemed to penetrate every pore, freezing his power core and making it impossible for him to gather any strength. His arrogance and violence melted away in the absolute cold, like ice and snow under the scorching sun.
Finally, after a resigned roar, the furious red light in Ghost Phoenix’s eyes gradually faded, replaced by a hint of confusion and gentleness. The crimson flames on his head also vanished, returning to his normal short black hair. His entire demeanor underwent a drastic change, transforming from a rebellious fire demon into a slightly frail young man.
“Xiao Yu! You’re back!” Xiong exclaimed in surprise, and quickly stepped forward to support the shaky Xia Yu.
Xia Yu blinked blankly, looking at the familiar surroundings and family members around him, then touched the cold collar around his neck and asked weakly, “Mom… Grandpa… what happened? I… why do I feel so cold…”
The KO Class in front of the light curtain was completely silent.
Everyone was stunned by this sudden transformation. The Ghost Phoenix, who had been so arrogant just moments ago, emitting a terrifying heat, was instantly suppressed by the word “ice cream” and transformed back into another personality!
“It’s… too strong!” Wang Dadong stuttered, “That ice hoop curse is so powerful! Six hundred degrees below zero! Oh my God!” He imagined the temperature and couldn’t help shivering.
Wang Arthur also had a serious expression on his face. “Using the power of ultimate yin and coldness to restrain the ultimate yang and hard fire. This medical immortal is truly exceptional. Moreover, that seemingly childish spell is actually the most deadly trap, taking advantage of Ghost Phoenix’s arrogance.”
Ding Xiaoyu nodded, a hint of admiration in her eyes. This method of outsmarting was more impressive than a simple confrontation with force.
Black Dragon’s expression darkened. He was also a fire-type user, though not originally in the original position, but he was well aware of the ferocity of fire abilities. That ice hoop curse made him feel a sense of threat. If he were to face that thing… he didn’t dare to think about it.
At this moment, Jin Baosan suddenly pouted and looked at Wang Dadong with dissatisfaction. “Hey, Brother Dong, you’re too cunning! That Ghost Phoenix looks like a brother of your Iron Time and Space clone, or even one and the same. How could you deceive him like this? Even though he looks evil, using such a trick doesn’t seem very fair!”
Jin Baosan’s words drew everyone’s attention back.
Wang Dadong, still marveling at the power of the Ice Hoop Curse, was instantly enraged upon hearing this, a vein throbbing in his forehead. He thought of the ghost phoenix’s face on the screen, which resembled Rex’s, and recalled the system’s earlier revelations about Rex’s schemes to frame him, his sneak attacks on Dadong, and even his attempts to harm An Qi. The pent-up rage within him suddenly surged forward.
“Jin Baosan, you idiot! What do you know!” Wang Dadong shouted angrily, his fists creaking. “That guy’s face reminds me of some very unpleasant things! To deal with such a guy, no means are excessive!” Now when he sees a face similar to Rex, he will instinctively be alert and disgusted, not to mention that the ghost phoenix is still so arrogant and occupies other people’s bodies.
Rex froze slightly in the classroom. Wang Dadong’s words were like a needle piercing his heart. He knew Dadong was talking about him. His past was a stain forever on his body. He lowered his head and said nothing, but his tightly pursed lips betrayed his inner turmoil.
Just as Wang Dadong was about to lose control of his innermost power and begin to “educate” Jin Baosan with love, Wang Yase and Ding Xiaoyu immediately stopped him from the left and right.
“Dadong, calm down.” Wang Yase held Wang Dadong’s shoulder, his tone calm but with undeniable strength. “Jin Baosan is just a bad mouth. Don’t bother with him. The light screen isn’t over yet. Keep watching. There might be more important information behind it.”
Ding Xiaoyu also nodded, and said sparingly, “Don’t be impulsive.”
Wang Dadong took a few deep breaths and glared at Jin Baosan fiercely before he managed to suppress his anger. “Hmph! You’re lucky!” He shook off Wang Arthur’s hand and returned his gaze to the light curtain, but his expression remained unsightly.
The screen continues to play. With the care of his family, Xia Yu drinks some hot water and gradually regains consciousness. Brother Xiong looks at his now-normal son with a mixture of joy and worry: “Xiaoyu, how are you feeling? That ghost phoenix… is he still inside you?”
Xia Yu gave a bitter smile. “Mom, Ghost Phoenix is a part of me. It’s my Fire Origin form. As long as I possess this power, he can’t truly disappear. The Ice Curse only temporarily suppressed him.”
Grandpa Xia Liu sighed, “If it’s a blessing, it’s not a disaster. If it is a disaster, it can’t be avoided. Xiaoyu, since Ghost Phoenix is a part of you, perhaps you should try to understand him, or even… control him.”
At this moment, another member of the Xia family, Xia Yu’s sister Xia Mei, suddenly blinked her eyes and asked with a hint of curiosity and a pleading tone, “Brother, then… then can you show us your Ghost Phoenix form again? Although he was fierce just now, he’s so handsome! Especially with that red hair!”
After these words were spoken, everyone in the Xia family looked at Xia Mei speechlessly.
The KO One members in the classroom also had different expressions.
“This sister is too careless, isn’t she?” Sister Sha couldn’t help but complain.
“However, the ghost phoenix looks really cool after transforming.” A follower whispered.
Chapter 26: Ultimate Protection! Wang Dadong’s Speed of Life and Death (Old Version)
The screen lit up, and the scene switched. It was no longer the wild battlefield with its turbulent elements, but now it was the interior of an apartment filled with life, yet tinged with strangeness and mystery. It was none other than Xia Lanxingde’s home in Iron Time.
The camera focuses on the Xia family’s living room, where the atmosphere is unusually solemn. Xia Tian, Xia Yu, Han, and their mother, Xia Xiong, all stand there with heavy expressions. Before them, Xia Lanxingde Yu, his demeanor now shattered his usual gentle demeanor. A rebellious, dark red glint glints in his eyes, and a sinister curve curves at the corner of his mouth. Clearly, the other entity within Xia Yu—the Ghost Phoenix—has been awakened once again.
“Huh? That Xia Yu again?” Jin Baosan pointed at the light curtain and exclaimed in surprise, “Why has he changed his appearance again? Last time he conjured up fire like a magic trick, this time he looks even more… even more formidable!”
Wang Dadong frowned slightly. He keenly felt that the energy fluctuations emitted by Xia Yu, who was called “Ghost Phoenix” in the light curtain, were much stronger and more dangerous than the “Xia Yu” form that had watched the battle on the edge of the Iron Time and Space battlefield before.
Rex pushed up his glasses, his eyes flashing with analysis behind the lenses. “It seems that within this Xia Yu there is indeed an independent, powerful consciousness with completely different energy properties. They seem to be performing some kind of important ritual, or rather, making some kind of decision.”
[On the screen, Ms. Xia Xiong’s voice trembled and pleaded, “Ghost Phoenix, I know you’ve always been here. Now, we need your strength. We need you to pass on your fire-attributed innate ability to Xia Tian. Only in this way can Xia Tian truly become the Ultimate Iron Man, and only then can he… only then can he go into the space-time rift and rescue me…”]It turns out that Xia Xiong is actually a replica created by the Xia family using their supernatural powers after being accidentally caught in a space-time rift. The real Xia Xiong is still in danger. The only hope of saving her is for Xia Tian to successfully advance to the legendary Ultimate Iron Man.
“What?!” The students of KO One were once again shocked by this sudden information.
“That mother is fake?”
“The real mother is trapped in a rift in time and space?”
“What’s the Ultimate Iron Man? He sounds even more powerful than the number one on the KO list!”
Wang Dadong’s heart tightened. He thought of his parents and his family. He could relate to the difficult decision he had to make to save his loved ones.
Facing the Xia family’s requests, Gui Feng, whose face looked identical to Xia Yu’s, revealed a cynical smile. His eyes, sharp as a hawk’s, swept across Xia Tian, then across Han, who looked worried, and Xia Yu, who also had a complicated expression.
Ghost Phoenix scoffed, a bit teasing and a bit arrogant, and said, “Hmph, Xia Lanxingde Tian, you always look so desperate every time you ask me for help. You want me to give you my power? Sure, but you have to show some sincerity, right?”
Xia Tian’s face showed a trace of embarrassment and anxiety when he heard this. He opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something, but he didn’t know how to express it. He just stammered, “Ghost Phoenix… please… for Mom…”
[“Puff—” Gui Feng suddenly laughed, as if he had heard a ridiculous joke. There was a hint of warmth in that smile, but he grumbled harshly, “Is that all you are? You can’t even speak clearly, your communication skills are so poor, how can you be considered my family? If it weren’t for ‘Mom’s’ sake, I wouldn’t bother with you troublesome guys!”]This sudden complaint slightly eased the originally tense atmosphere.
In KO One, Jin Bao San couldn’t help but burst out laughing: “Haha, this Gui Feng talks so funny! But, he doesn’t seem to be really angry!”
Sister Sha also raised the corners of her mouth for a rare moment: “He may be so mean, but it sounds like he cares a lot about that ‘Mom’ and Xia Tian and the others.”
Wang Dadong looked at the ghost phoenix on the screen, his face showing a hint of “righteousness behind words”, and felt a sense of familiarity for no reason. He thought of himself and Rex. When they were young, Rex would often use this seemingly venomous way to cover up his concern.
[The scene continues. Although Gui Feng’s words were harsh, his actions were unequivocal. He took a deep breath, his eyes suddenly becoming fierce, and a powerful dark red flame energy erupted from his body. The temperature in the entire Xia family living room seemed to rise several degrees in an instant.]“Watch out, Xia Lan Xingde Tian!” Ghost Phoenix growled, slapping Xia Tian’s back with both hands.
“Ughhhhh!!!” Xia Tian groaned in pain, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. Streams of pure, tangible, dark red flame energy, like surging magma, streamed from Ghost Phoenix’s palms into Xia Tian’s body.
Xia Tian’s body trembled violently, his skin flushing abnormally, as if he were about to burst from this powerful fire energy. But he gritted his teeth and endured it, because he knew this was the key to becoming the Ultimate Iron Man and saving his mother.
As the energy continued to flow out, the dark red light on Ghost Phoenix’s body dimmed at a speed visible to the naked eye. His once tall and straight figure began to become somewhat illusory, as if it would dissipate into thin air at any moment.
“Oh my God! He is giving all his strength to Xia Tian?!” Teacher Tian Xin couldn’t help but cover her mouth, her eyes full of pity and emotion.
“So…what will happen to him?” Ding Xiaoyu asked in a low voice, with a barely perceptible hint of nervousness in her tone.
Rex’s brow furrowed as he spoke in a deep voice, “Judging from the intensity of the energy transfer and the changes in Ghost Phoenix’s body, this is almost a… mutually destructive energy transfer. If he transfers all of his fire-attributed innate abilities to Xia Tian, then Ghost Phoenix, as a pure fire-attributed being, will most likely… disappear completely.”
“Disappear?!” Wang Dadong’s heart suddenly tightened. He stared at the light screen, as if trying to engrave the image of Ghost Phoenix in his mind.
Within the light curtain, the transfer of energy continued. Xia Tian’s aura, after reaching its peak of pain, began to rise, a new, even more powerful force awakening within him. Meanwhile, Ghost Phoenix’s body became increasingly transparent, his expression revealing a sense of relief and… a subtle tenderness.
He looked at Xia Tian’s face, twisted in pain from the immense energy he was enduring. The devilish smile on his lips had long since vanished, replaced by a concern that resembled a brother. He offered no earth-shattering words, no tear-jerking farewells, but silently poured everything he had into this brother he described as “poor at expressing himself.”
Finally, when the last trace of its fire-attributed innate energy was removed from Ghost Phoenix’s body and injected into Xia Tian’s, Ghost Phoenix’s figure faded like morning mist. He cast a deep glance at Xia Tian, then at the anxiously worried Xia Xiong and Han. Finally, his gaze fell on Xia Yu. The corners of his mouth twitched slightly, as if he was about to say something, but in the end, it turned into a barely audible sigh.
The next moment, Ghost Phoenix’s figure completely vanished, as if it had never appeared. Only a faint scorching breath lingered in the air, and the surging fire energy within Xia Tian’s body, testified to his former existence.
The classroom was dead silent.
Everyone was deeply moved by this scene.
Jin Baosan’s eyes were red. He sniffed and choked with sobs, “Wow… It’s too great… This Ghost Phoenix… He was so powerful, but for his family… he just… died like that…”
Even the usually carefree Sister Sha had red eyes at this moment and turned her head away, not wanting others to see her vulnerable side.
Fighters like Da La and Axe, who were already on the KO charts, had also put aside their usual arrogance, their faces revealing a mixture of admiration and sadness. They might not understand what “in-situ superpowers” meant, or what “Ultimate Iron Man” meant, but they could sense the determination and tragic heroism of someone willing to sacrifice everything to protect those dear to them.
Wang Dadong’s fists unconsciously clenched tightly, his knuckles turning pale from the strain. In his mind, the image of Rex gradually overlapped with that of Ghost Phoenix. Though the circumstances were different, the silent protection, even at the cost of one’s own life, was remarkably similar. He recalled his childhood, when Rex had always protected him like an older brother, helping him through trouble and offering him advice. Even when Rex later transformed into a demon, it was because he wanted to become stronger, to… stop being bullied, and to protect those he considered important.
“Dadong…” Teacher Tian Xin looked at Wang Dadong worriedly. She could feel the drastic fluctuations in Wang Dadong’s emotions at the moment.
Wang Dadong took a deep breath and slowly unclenched his clenched fists, his eyes filled with a complex mix of emotions. There was touch, admiration, and a hint of… an inexplicable melancholy. He turned his head and gazed out the window, as if trying to see beyond this small classroom.
At this moment, a calm voice sounded beside him.
“When Rex returns home, you can go talk to him and reminisce about the past.”
Wang Dadong was startled and turned around to see Jiang Chen looking at him calmly with deep eyes, as if he could see through people’s hearts.
His heart moved, and he blurted out: “How do you know Rex is going back to China? I don’t think… I haven’t told you?”
Wang Dadong didn’t recall ever revealing any specific information about Rex’s whereabouts to Jiang Chen. At most, they were all shocked when the system revealed Rex’s identity. But Jiang Chen spoke with such conviction, as if Rex’s return was already set.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen’s eyes flashed with a fleeting, almost imperceptible quirk, and then a faint smile curled up at the corner of his mouth, as if the quirk had just been an illusion. He said calmly, “Oh? Really?” He paused, his gaze turning to the still-lit light curtain, and added in a relaxed tone, “Wasn’t he mentioned on the sky curtain before? Regarding some things on the KO list, I think, as the former KO.2, he should be back soon after learning about the future changes in the Golden Time and Space. Have you forgotten?”
Jiang Chen muttered to himself, “That was a close call.” He nearly blurted out something shocking, “I’ve seen KO One, and I know Rex will be back for you soon.” Fortunately, he reacted quickly and used the information from the light curtain to cover up. After all, the existence of this “All Heavens and Worlds Exposure System” was inherently fraught with uncertainty, so using it to explain some of his own “prescient” intelligence made sense.
Upon hearing this, Wang Dadong scratched his head, a hint of confusion on his face, then a sense of relief washed over him. “Oh… I think so! So much has happened lately, my mind is a bit muddled, and I can’t remember clearly.” He reflected carefully. The light curtain had indeed revealed Rex’s identity and combat power, and also warned that the top five on the KO list would be wiped out. Rex was so smart and cared so much about him and KO One. If he knew this, he would definitely rush back as soon as possible.
Thinking about it this way, Jiang Chen’s words made sense.
“But…” Wang Dadong looked at Jiang Chen with a hint of inquiry in his eyes, “You kid, you really know a lot.”
Jiang Chen smiled slightly and remained silent.
At this time, in the Eastern Han Academy far away in the Silver Time, everyone was also sighing over the sacrifice of the Ghost Phoenix in the light curtain.
Liu Bei (Xiu) looked solemn and whispered, “Use your own fire to light the way for others… This Ghost Phoenix, although his actions are eccentric, is loyal and righteous, which is admirable.” He thought of the supernatural travelers in the Iron Time and Space who sacrificed themselves to protect the order of time and space, and his heart was filled with mixed feelings.
Guan Yu stroked his long beard, a glint of admiration flashing in his eyes: “Sacrificing one’s life for the sake of righteousness is what a true man does.”
Zhang Fei rarely yelled, but just said dully: “This guy… is a good man!”
Zhuge Liang waved his feather fan gently, his eyes deep, “The bond of Iron Time and Space is indeed unique. This inheritance, which comes at the cost of soul energy, is extremely powerful, but also… too tragic.”
Chapter 27: The Mysterious Ring! The Hidden Secrets of the Hand of Ares (Old Version)
The screen flickered, and the scene switched again. This time, it was no longer the depressing and tragic living room of the Xia family, but a dimly lit corner of a street alley. A few hoodlums surrounded a frail-looking young man, led by a burly man with a hideous scar on his face.
“Hey, kid, I heard you have a lot of money on you? If you know what’s good for you, hand it over. Otherwise, the weapons in our hands are very sharp!” Scarface threatened viciously, shaking a baseball bat in his hand.
That young man was none other than Xia Tian. He seemed a little timid at the moment, with a hint of panic in his eyes, but he forced himself not to retreat.
Everyone in KO One immediately recognized the boy in the picture.
“That summer!”
“Why would he be entangled by these thugs? Isn’t he a supernatural being?”
“Yes, his brother Xia Yu, and that Gui Feng, are both so powerful!”
Wang Dadong frowned, somewhat puzzled. In his opinion, people with special abilities shouldn’t be bullied so easily by ordinary people.
[In the scene, Scarface saw Xia Tian was unmoved and lost his patience. He grinned grimly and raised his baseball bat to strike him down! At this critical moment, Scarface seemed to suddenly remember something, paused, and his eyes fell on a strange talisman hanging around Xia Tian’s neck.]“Hey, I almost forgot. The boss told me that this kid has this thing called a ‘Dragon Sealing Sticker’ on him. We need to get rid of it first, otherwise there will be trouble.” Scarface said, reaching out his rough hands and ripping the Dragon Sealing Sticker off Xia Tian’s neck!
The moment the Dragon Sealing Sticker left his body, Xia Tian’s aura suddenly changed! His timid eyes became sharp as lightning, and a devilish, unbridled curve appeared at the corner of his mouth. A dark, heart-pounding aura emanated from his body. He slowly raised his head, and his eyes, now replaced by a deep, dark color, were faintly red.
“This…what is this?!” The students of KO One were stunned by this sudden change.
“He, he seems like a different person!” Sister Sha exclaimed.
Rex’s gaze behind his glasses suddenly grew sharper. “The seal has been lifted? There really is something else inside him!”
Wang Dadong’s pupils also shrank. He felt that the energy erupting from the young man in the light curtain, although completely different from the fire attribute of the Ghost Phoenix, its intensity and oppressive feeling were not inferior at all!
“Heh…” A low, magnetic chuckle escaped “Xia Tian.” He stretched his neck, making a crackling sound, and glanced disdainfully at Scarface and the others before him, as if he were looking at a group of ants.
“It’s been so long since I’ve breathed such free air.” He stuck out his tongue and gently licked his lips, his movements carrying a strange allure. “So…”
A strange black guitar pick-like weapon suddenly appeared between his slender fingers. He flicked his finger, and the pick-like weapon—the “Ghost Dragon Gun”—shot out like an arrow from a bow!
The moment the Ghost Dragon Pick was released, it exploded in size! Originally the size of a fingernail, it rapidly expanded to the size of a washbasin as it flew towards Scarface and the others! Its entire body was pitch black, its edges gleaming with a cold metallic sheen. It spun at high speed, creating a sharp, air-piercing sound, as if it could cut through any obstacle!
“Wow! What is that?!” Jin Bao San screamed in fright.
Ding Xiaoyu’s eyes were extremely solemn. He could feel the terrifying cutting power contained in the “washbasin”.
Scarface and the others hadn’t even realized what was happening when they saw a flash of light before their eyes and a strong gust of wind blew towards them! The next moment, the basin-sized Ghost Dragon Knife was like the Grim Reaper’s scythe, darting through them, swirling, and slicing at a speed too fast to be seen with the naked eye!
[“Puff! Puff! Puff!” Several muffled sounds rang out almost simultaneously.]There were no screams, no struggles. In a single moment, the previously arrogant Scarface and his men were struck by an invisible, immense force. They rolled their eyes, foamed at the mouth, and collapsed to the ground, completely devoid of fighting power. Deep, uniform cracks appeared on their clothes, but strangely, their skin bore no wounds, as if the Ghost Dragon Gun had merely precisely destroyed their ability to move, without actually harming their lives.
The Ghost Dragon gun traced a graceful arc in the air, shrinking again and landing precisely in “Xia Tian”—or rather, in Ghost Dragon’s hands. He fiddled with the small pick, whistled, and in a lazy yet assertive tone, uttered a phrase that was incredibly familiar to everyone in KO One:
“Partytime!”
This sentence was like dropping a bomb in the classroom of KO One!
Everyone’s eyes were directed at Wang Dadong!
“Boss… Boss?!!” Dala, Axe and others were so shocked that their eyes almost popped out of their heads.
“Isn’t this your catchphrase, Brother Dadong?!” Shark also opened his mouth wide in disbelief.
Jin Baosan even exaggeratedly rushed to Wang Dadong in one swift step, his face full of flattery and excitement, his words a little incoherent: “Dong, Dong brother! Wow! The you in another time and space, no, the other guy with your catchphrase, is so handsome! Absolutely handsome! Of course, I’m not saying that Dong brother, you are not handsome, Dong brother, you are also handsome, very handsome! It’s just… it’s just that… that ‘Partytime’ feels more… more arrogant when it comes out of his mouth!”
Wang Dadong rubbed his nose, a hint of amusement on his face, but his heart was filled with turmoil. He looked at the “Ghost Dragon” on the screen, who looked exactly like Xia Tian, but had a completely different temperament. A strange sense of familiarity and strangeness intertwined.
“This guy… is quite interesting.”
Rex pushed his glasses up, his gaze flickering with thought. “It seems this ‘Ghost Dragon’ is another war spirit within Xia Tian. His behavior and energy attributes are completely different from the previous Ghost Phoenix, but his flamboyance and confidence… are indeed somewhat similar to Wang Dadong.”
Teacher Tian Xin looked at the light screen with some worry. She keenly realized that although this “ghost dragon” was powerful, the evil in its eyes and the unrestrained arrogance also made her feel a little uneasy.
The narration onscreen again explains, confirming Rex’s suspicions. It turns out the being calling itself “Ghost Dragon” is an ancient war spirit possessing Xia Tian. While they share a body, they possess diametrically opposed personalities. Xia Tian is kind, gentle, even timid and reserved; while Ghost Dragon is an extremely cocky, arrogant, and self-righteous “heartthrob,” believing his charm is irresistible.
Unlike Gui Feng and Xia Yu, who share a symbiotic relationship where they share two separate consciousnesses but can reach a certain consensus or even merge at crucial moments, Gui Long feels only pure hostility and desire for Xia Tian—he constantly desires to completely devour Xia Tian, completely occupy this body, and become its sole master.
“Wow, is this so exciting?” Jin Baosan smacked his lips. “Two souls in one body, fighting for each other’s bodies? It’s even more exciting than a TV drama!”
Sister Sha curled her lips: “This guy looks very difficult to deal with. He must have bullied me every day that summer.”
Wang Dadong remembered the fighting power that had once gone out of control in his body. That feeling of being out of control gave him a subtle understanding of Xia Tian’s situation.
The scene on the screen continues. After sending the gang of thugs away, Guilong doesn’t leave immediately. Instead, he impatiently straightens his collar and shouts in one direction, “Hey, Mom! I’m back! You’re just dealing with a few insignificant characters. What a waste of my time!”
His tone was deliberately ostentatious and dismissive, as if he were showing off to someone, yet also hiding something. The camera shifted slightly, revealing Ms. Xia Xiong not far away. Her face was filled with worry and a hint of helplessness.
Jiang Chen watched this scene, lost in thought. He noticed that although Gui Long kept calling her “Mom” and tried to sound nonchalant, there seemed to be a subtle hint of…longing deep in his eyes?
“This guy…” Jiang Chen thought to himself, “He clearly longs for his family’s love and approval, but he uses this kind of rebelliousness and arrogance to disguise himself. He’s like a twin brother who was born with Xia Tian but has always been ignored, suppressed, and not treated fairly. He can only use this extreme method to make his presence felt.”
He suddenly felt that this seemingly evil ghost dragon was actually quite pathetic.
Liu Bei, far away in the Silver Dimension, witnessed this scene and frowned slightly. “Although this boy appears to be evil and perverse, judging by his attitude towards the Xia family, it seems… he is not purely evil. He calls Ms. Xia Xiong ‘Mom,’ and while there is a hint of rebellion in his tone, there is no malice. Instead, he sounds like… a rebellious teenager craving his mother’s attention.”
Guan Yu stroked his beard and said, “He has an evil spirit, but he still has a deep attachment to his family. If he can be guided well, he may be able to find his way onto the right path.”
Zhang Fei curled his lips in disdain: “What a pretense! Beat me if you want to, kill me if you want to. You’re so fussy, not straightforward at all!”
Zhuge Liang waved his feather fan gently, his gaze penetrating. “Two souls in one body, one good, one evil, yet it’s not simply a black-and-white opposition. The existence of this ghost dragon seems to be closely related to Xia Tian’s growth. He longs for the Xia family’s love, perhaps because he himself is part of the Xia family’s bloodline, simply manifesting in another form.”
The light curtain flashed another message: Guilong, this powerful war spirit, actually has a rather tragic fate. He cannot determine his own birth, nor can he determine his own life. Since Xia Tian’s birth, he has been trapped in Xia Tian’s body by the “Dragon Sealing Sticker.” For seventeen years, he has had almost no chance of seeing the light of day. Until today, when the Dragon Sealing Sticker was accidentally removed, he was able to briefly regain control of his body.
In stark contrast to his devilishly charming, unbridled, and arrogant demeanor, in the scene, Guilong, after confirming the surroundings were safe, skillfully retrieved a can of pure milk from a shabby roadside vending machine (presumably one he had hidden there before) with unerring familiarity.
He pulled the ring, tilted his head back, and gulped down the drink. His face was a stark contrast to the one he’d just had, one of utter intoxication and satisfaction, as if he wasn’t drinking ordinary milk, but rather a precious elixir. His expression of enjoyment was a stark contrast to the devilish, ruthless demeanor he’d displayed when he’d previously taken down the thugs, and the arrogant and domineering manner in which he’d addressed Xia Xiong.
“puff–!”
In KO One, many people couldn’t help laughing when they saw this scene.
“No way?! Such a cool guy actually likes to drink milk?!” Dala felt that his worldview was impacted.
Jin Bao San held his stomach and laughed so hard that he fell backwards. “Oh my god, I’m dying of laughter! What a cute contrast! This is the standard cute contrast! This ghost dragon is so adorable!”
Teacher Tian Xin couldn’t help but laugh. Watching the innocent and contented expression of Guilong drinking milk on the screen, a hint of maternal tenderness slipped into her eyes. She thought of Wang Dadong, the boy in her own class who both gave her headaches and made her proud. Wasn’t he often like that in front of her…letting down his guard, obeying everything, even acting a bit childish? This Guilong, though seemingly dangerous, was perhaps, deep down, just a child longing to be understood.
Wang Dadong was also stunned. He scratched his head, feeling that this ghost dragon was becoming increasingly difficult for him to understand. Sometimes he was ferocious, sometimes arrogant, and now he was like a child who was satisfied with a can of milk.
Jiang Chen looked at the intoxicated look of the ghost dragon on the sky, his brows slightly furrowed, and a trace of doubt suddenly arose in his heart.
He remembered that in previous scenes, no one in the Xia family seemed to have shown a particular fondness for milk. Xia Tian himself didn’t look like the type to actively drink milk. Xia Yu was thoughtful, Xia Mei was quirky, and Ms. Xia Xiong was even more busy with household chores and protecting time and space.
So the question arises: this Guilong always finds milk in the refrigerator (or outside, as he’s doing now), and it’s “pure milk.” If no one in the Xia family drinks milk regularly, then who is all this milk for? Or, in other words, who is silently preparing Guilong’s favorite treat?
This detail seems to hide some unknown story.
Just as everyone was thinking about different things, the image on the screen changed again…
Chapter 28: Everyone is in crisis! The Wushi virus spreads wildly (old version)
Jiang Chen, standing before the screen, wore a faint smile that became even more profound as Xia Yu transformed into the Ghost Phoenix once again, yet with a more restrained expression. With a gentle wave of his hand, the image on the screen shifted again, the scene of the Xia family’s living room in Iron Time fading to a completely different scene.
This time, it wasn’t Xia Yu and Gui Feng who appeared on the screen, but a young man who bore a striking resemblance to Wang Dadong, but possessed a darker, wilder temperament. He was dressed in a tight black suit, his eyes gleaming with an unruly evil spirit, and a disturbing dark energy enveloped him. He was none other than the dark side of Xia Lan Xingde Tian—Ghost Dragon!
Wang Dadong was stunned when he saw the young man on the screen, who looked so much like him, yet exuded a completely different aura. Then, an indescribable strange feeling came over him. If the Ghost Phoenix gave him the impression of arrogance and pure destructive desire, then this “Ghost Dragon” gave him a sense of coldness and evil charm that came from the depths of his soul.
“Who… who is this guy? Why does he look so much like me?” Wang Dadong pointed at the light curtain, his tone full of surprise and doubt.
“Dadong, calm down.” Wang Arthur patted his shoulder with a serious expression. “It seems that this is your clone in the Iron Time and Space, the other side of Xia Tian.”
Ding Xiaoyu’s eyes were also fixed on the light curtain. He could feel that the energy of this “ghost dragon” was more restrained than that of the ghost phoenix just now, but also more dangerous, like a dormant beast.
Rex pushed his glasses up, a complex look behind them. Seeing that Wang Dadong’s clone also possessed such a powerful dark side reminded him of himself, and he felt a mixture of emotions.
Jiang Chen’s voice sounded at the right moment, with a hint of amusement: “Everyone, this is the alter ego of Xia Lan Xingde Tian from Iron Spacetime, Ghost Dragon. Not only does he possess a powerful psychic index, he’s also… well, extremely ‘charismatic’. Furthermore, he possesses a rather special ability.”
The scene on the screen seemed to be a chaotic street. Gui Long was walking with a displeased look on his face, seemingly troubled by something. Just then, a man wearing a flowered shirt, slicked-back hair, and a lewd smile, looking almost identical to Jin Bao San from the Golden Dimension, came running towards him, dancing and humming a tuneless song. He was none other than Ren Wannong Chen Wen, the avatar of Jin Bao San from the Iron Dimension.
“Pfft!!” Jin Baosan spat out the water he had just drunk. “Isn’t this me? No, this guy is dressed even more shabbily than me! And he lets anyone do whatever they want to him? What a ridiculous name!”
Sister Sha and the others also burst into laughter, and the tense atmosphere in the classroom eased a little.
[Inside the light curtain, Guilong was already in a bad mood, and being hit by Ren Wannong Chenwen made him even more furious. He was about to explode when Chenwen, unable to stand steadily, stumbled and fell headfirst into Guilong. In the chaos, their lips touched!]“Ugh!” Guilong’s eyes widened instantly, and the devilish smile on his face froze, replaced by a mixture of surprise, anger, and extreme disgust. He pushed Chen Wen away violently, wiping his lips frantically with the back of his hand as if he were stained with something dirty.
Ren Wannong Chenwen, who had been pushed aside, rolled twice on the ground before sitting up with a bewildered look on his face. But after just a few seconds, his eyes began to blur, and a bewildered, foolish smile appeared on his face. He cupped his hands to his heart, staring intently at Guilong, muttering to himself, “Ah… You’re so handsome… I… I feel like I’m in love…”
Then, something even stranger happened. Chen Wen’s belly swelled slightly at a visible speed. Although it wasn’t noticeable, combined with his infatuated expression and silly grin, it looked incredibly funny and… weird.
Jiang Chen’s voice was tinged with a hint of teasing as he explained, “This is one of Gui Long’s special abilities. Anyone he kisses, regardless of gender, will immediately become infatuated with him, giggling non-stop, and… their belly will become ‘pregnant’ for three days. Of course, it only looks like it.”
“vomit–!!!”
Before Jiang Chen finished speaking, Wang Dadong in the classroom could hold it in no longer. He rushed to the flower bed in the corner of the classroom, leaned against the wall, and vomited violently. The guy on the screen with his face kissing the guy with Jin Baosan’s disgusting face was too shocking for him! It was a double pollution of both the mind and the eyes!
Wang Arthur and Ding Xiaoyu also turned their heads away with disgust, trying hard to suppress the discomfort in their stomachs.
“It’s so disgusting…” Sister Sha covered her mouth, her face pale.
The other KO One students all looked sullen, clearly disgusted by this “shocking” kiss and the subsequent developments. Black Dragon also frowned, his eyes filled with disdain for this “ability.”
Only Jin Baosan looked at Wang Dadong’s violent vomiting figure, then glanced at the Guilong on the screen who was infatuated with him (his clone), and a shy yet somewhat yearning expression appeared on his face. He said in a coquettish voice: “Oh, Brother Dong… Actually… Actually, I also want you to kiss me like this~”
“Get out!!!” Wang Dadong was feeling uncomfortable from vomiting, and when he heard Jin Baosan’s words that added fuel to the fire, he turned around suddenly, his eyes were red, and his combat power index soared uncontrollably. A powerful murderous aura locked onto Jin Baosan.
“Brother Dadong, I was wrong! I was just kidding!!” Jin Baosan was so scared that he rolled and crawled to hide behind Sister Sha.
Wang Arthur and Ding Xiaoyu hurried forward and once again restrained Wang Dadong, who was on the verge of rage.
“Dadong, don’t bother with that idiot. Save your energy. The light curtain isn’t over yet.” Wang Arthur said in a deep voice.
Wang Dadong gasped and glared at Jin Baosan fiercely. Then he suppressed his anger, but his face was still ashen.
Jiang Chen smiled faintly, signaling everyone to continue watching. The screen switched again, and a series of clips began to flash rapidly across the screen: Xia Tian was facing a powerful enemy, his life in danger, when the ghost dragon appeared with a wild laugh, repelling the enemy with overwhelming force; Xia Tian was besieged by superpowers and on the verge of death, when the ghost dragon broke out of his body, killing everyone and protecting Xia Tian; Xia Tian was extremely angry because his family was insulted, but he was powerless to resist, and the ghost dragon appeared with a raging rage to seek justice for Xia Tian.
Every time Gui Long appears, it’s when Xia Tian is in extreme emotional or critical situations. He’s like the embodiment of Xia Tian’s most primal desires and power, wild and violent, yet guarding Xia Tian from the shadows.
However, the Ghost Dragon’s power and lack of control also caused concern among the righteous people of Iron Time and Space. The scene changed, and Huyan Jueluo Xiu, dressed in a white robe and holding a divine wind spear, appeared. He frowned as he looked at the Ghost Dragon before him, his fighting power soaring and his eyes filled with evil.
“Guilong, Xia Tian is the future ultimate Iron Man. His mind cannot be corrupted by dark forces like you! Return to where you belong!” Xiu’s voice was steady and resolute. He plucked the strings of the Kamikaze Sword in his hand, sending invisible sound waves shooting towards Guilong like chains.
“Mind your own business, you Huyanjueluo brat!” Ghost Dragon roared, his body swirling with black energy as he attempted to resist Xiu’s mind control technique. However, Xiu’s mind control technique clearly had a suppressing effect on him, with the sound waves penetrating the black energy and affecting the depths of his soul.
“Ugh!” Guilong roared in pain, the madness in his eyes gradually subsiding, his body trembling uncontrollably, and finally, unwillingly, he was pushed back into Xia Tian’s body.
The members of KO One watched these scenes with mixed feelings.
“Although this ghost dragon looks very evil, it seems… it has been protecting Xia Tian.” Sister Sha said in a low voice.
“Well,” Wang Dadong wiped his mouth. Although his face was still not good, there was a strange look in his eyes. “If it weren’t for him, I would have died many times that summer.” He remembered the time when he lost control and ran wild, and the feeling of uncontrolled power.
Wang Arthur pondered, “They have two sides, mutually reinforcing and counteracting each other. The Ghost Dragon is Xia Tian’s dark side, but it’s also part of his strength. That guy named Xiu may be doing this for Xia Tian’s own good, but forcibly suppressing him like this might backfire.”
Teacher Tian Xin said worriedly, “Yes, if this power is not properly guided, it may become a huge hidden danger.”
The screen darkened again. A middle-aged man in a luxurious black robe, with a sinister expression and eyes filled with lust for power, appeared on the screen. He was none other than Yehenara Xiongba, the ambitious leader of the Yehenara family in the demonic realm.
In the scene, Xiongba is speaking to Guilong in a bewitching tone: “Guilong, don’t you want to completely possess this body? Don’t you want to become even stronger, unrivaled? I have a piece of underworld magnetite here. It contains endless dark energy. Once you absorb it, your power will undergo earth-shaking changes, even surpassing the so-called Ultimate Iron Man!”
The flames of desire and ambition flickered in Guilong’s eyes. He longed for freedom, power, and to completely break free from Xia Tian’s constraints. Xiongba’s words undoubtedly struck at his deepest desires.
On a hidden altar, Guilong unhesitatingly placed his hand on the ominous underworld magnet. Instantly, streams of pure dark energy surged into Guilong’s body like a flood! His power index began to soar wildly—25,000! 30,000! 40,000! Finally, it broke through the 50,000 mark! He was practically on the verge of reaching the legendary Ultimate Iron Man!
“Hahahaha! I feel it! Endless power!” Guilong laughed wildly, looking up to the sky. The black energy around him turned into substance, forming a huge demonic shadow behind him. He felt more powerful than ever, as if a single thought could destroy everything. He thought he could finally completely suppress Xia Tian and become the sole master of this body.
Everyone in the classroom was shocked by the terrifying power that Gui Long unleashed. A combat power index of 50,000 points! This was almost unimaginable in the Golden Time and Space!
“Too… too strong!” Wang Dadong felt the energy fluctuations that were about to overflow from the light curtain, and his heart was shocked.
Black Dragon’s pupils also shrank suddenly. Fifty thousand points! This number made him feel a chill.
However, just as Gui Long was immersed in the pleasure brought by this powerful force, Yehenala Xiongba, standing behind him, revealed a sinister smile of triumph. Xiongba formed seals with his hands and muttered something. The underworld magnet suddenly erupted with an even more dazzling light. However, this time, the light did not flow towards Gui Long. Instead, it formed a huge vortex and began to frantically extract energy from Gui Long’s body!
“Wha…what?!” The ecstasy on Guilong’s face froze instantly, replaced by astonishment and disbelief. He felt the immense power he had just gained draining away at an alarming rate, flowing towards Xiongba! “No! This is my power! Mine!”
The ghost dragon struggled frantically, trying to sever its connection with the underworld magnet, but it was all in vain. Xiongba’s formation had already been set up, and the ghost dragon was now like an energy transfer station. The power of the underworld magnet he had just absorbed, along with his own existing energy, was ruthlessly plundered by Xiongba.
“Ahhhhhhhhhhh! Yehenala Xiongba! Even if I become a ghost, I won’t let you go!” Guilong roared in despair and unwillingness. His figure grew fainter and fainter as his energy rapidly drained away. His eyes were filled with a longing for freedom, a clinging to power, and a raging hatred for being deceived and betrayed. Finally, after a shrill scream, Guilong’s figure completely dissipated into the air, as if he had never appeared. Yehenala Xiongba, after absorbing the enormous amount of energy, let out a satisfied and evil laugh.
There was dead silence in front of the screen for KO One.
Everyone was stunned by this sudden and shocking reversal. The Ghost Dragon, soaring to 50,000 points in combat power just moments ago, had been manipulated, its energy robbed, and ultimately vanished into thin air.
That unwilling look and that desperate roar were deeply imprinted in everyone’s heart.
“Damn it! That Yehenala Xiongba is so despicable!” Wang Dadong slammed his fist on the table, his eyes filled with anger. Although Guilong was the dark side of Xia Tian and his behavior was evil, seeing him disappear in this way, Wang Dadong felt an indescribable sense of frustration and… regret.
“We took advantage of his thirst for power and set the most vicious trap.” Wang Arthur’s tone was also a little cold. “This Xiongba is an extremely dangerous person.”
Ding Xiaoyu looked at the light screen silently without saying a word, but his clenched fists showed his inner unrest.
Even the usually cynical Jin Bao San stopped smiling at this moment, and there was a hint of fear and sympathy on his face.
Teacher Tian Xin’s eyes were red, and she felt sad for Gui Long’s experience: “He just… just wanted to survive and become stronger, why did he end up like this…”
Wang Dadong’s emotions were more complex and lost than anyone else’s. Guilong’s disappearance inexplicably reminded him of his own “future” in the light curtain—ten years later, he’d been working to help others, only to have his memory and existence erased by the Heartbroken Man’s time-space reconfiguration technique. His body was repelled from time and space, left to wander alone… That feeling of unwillingness, that feeling of powerlessness at the hands of fate, seemed to overlap with Guilong’s experience. He seemed to see a possible outcome for his own future: a sadness of being misunderstood and ultimately disappearing. A deep sense of loss gripped him, leaving him almost breathless.
Jiang Chen looked at everyone, especially Wang Dadong, who was clearly in a depressed mood. He spoke slowly, his voice calm but with a touch of soothing power: “The disappearance of the ghost dragon is not the end.”
Upon hearing this, everyone turned their eyes to Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen looked at Wang Dadong and said meaningfully, “Ghost Dragon is Xia Tian’s other side, the embodiment of the dark power within Xia Tian. As long as Xia Tian is alive, as long as the seeds of darkness remain in Xia Tian’s heart, then Ghost Dragon will not truly die. He will return at some point, in some way. Because he is an inseparable part of Xia Tian.”
Jiang Chen’s words were like a ray of light, illuminating the gloom in Wang Dadong’s heart.
“As long as Xia Tian lives… the Ghost Dragon will always exist?” Wang Dadong muttered to himself, a glimmer of hope rekindled in his eyes. He thought of himself, of Rex, and of the dark side that could exist in everyone’s heart. Perhaps darkness itself wasn’t terrifying; what was terrifying was how to face it and coexist with it.
Chapter 20: Memory Puzzle! The Mystery of Rex’s True Life (Old Version)
The screen flickered, and the scene switched again. This time, it was no longer the depressing and tragic living room of the Xia family, nor the streets where the ghost dragon was arrogant and domineering. Instead, it shifted to a strange and bizarre space where time and space seemed to be twisted and shattered.
Above the sky, it was no longer a normal starry sky or firmament, but rather a shattered glass. Countless colorful fragments slowly swirled and collided, emitting silent ripples of energy. The earth cracked, lava and frost coexisted, and strange plants grew and withered at a speed visible to the naked eye. The entire world was filled with a sense of apocalyptic chaos and foreboding.
Everyone in KO One, including Jiang Chen, was shocked by this sudden and bizarre scene.
“This… where is this? Is this the end of the world?” Jin Baosan’s voice trembled, and he subconsciously hugged the arm of Da La next to him.
Dala wanted to push him away in disgust, but found that her legs were a little weak and her eyes were fixed on the light screen.
Wang Dadong frowned. He smelled an extremely dangerous aura from the chaotic scene, far exceeding any battle he had seen before.
Rex’s gaze behind his glasses was extremely serious: “This kind of time and space… is on the verge of collapse.”
Teacher Tian Xin covered her mouth, her eyes full of horror and worry.
A figure slowly coalesced within the curtain of light. He wore a golden armor that seemed forged from pure flame and molten lava, dark golden runes woven across its surface. Behind him, a pair of massive wings, blazing with blazing flames, slowly unfurled, each flap causing a subtle vibration in the air. His face was blurred, enveloped by the flickering flames, revealing only a pair of golden eyes devoid of any human emotion, reflecting only pure law and order.
“The Flamebringer, upholding the Supreme Will of the Universe, wields absolute force to purge the evil of spacetime and restore order. His mission is to eliminate two-thirds of the evil in the current spacetime to maintain the balance of the universe. If spacetime collapses completely and cannot be salvaged, he will completely destroy it, returning everything to its original point, awaiting a new lease of life.”
“Hiss!” A sound of people gasping for breath was heard in the classroom.
Eliminate two-thirds of evil? Completely destroy time and space?
This is no longer a battle for the KO rankings, nor is it a fight between people with special abilities. This is… divine punishment!
Wang Dadong felt a chill run down his spine. He recalled his own uncontrolled fighting power. If he had completely transformed into a demon at that time, causing an irreversible disaster, would he have attracted such a being?
Ding Xiaoyu and Wang Arthur (though only shadows at the moment, their consciousness was connected) also turned extremely grim. They had both experienced being eroded by demonic energy before, and they had a deeper understanding and fear of the concept of “purification”.
Jiang Chen’s heart was filled with turmoil. The Flame Messenger! He had seen scattered references to it in ancient texts. It was a nearly legendary being, the ultimate arbiter of cosmic order!
“So… when the sins of a space-time reach a certain critical point, it will really attract beings of this level to carry out a ‘great purge’…” He muttered to himself, his eyes filled with fear.
In the light curtain, the Flame Messenger’s golden eyes slowly scanned the three figures not far in front of him. They were none other than Xia Tian, Lanling Wang, and a calm, middle-aged man in a white leader’s uniform—the supreme commander of the Iron Time White Dao supernatural realm, Jiu Wu, known as Jiu Wu Alliance Leader.
The Flame Messenger’s emotionless voice echoed through the distorted space like a resounding bell: “Three of you, this is destiny, and you cannot change it. Retreat as quickly as possible and avoid unnecessary casualties. My mission is unstoppable.”
His voice was calm, yet carried an unquestionable majesty, as if every word he said was the truth of the universe.
Xia Tian gritted his teeth, his face, identical to Gui Long’s, now filled with stubbornness and anger, sweat streaming down. He could feel the terrifying, star-like energy pulsing from the other man, and every breath felt like inhaling boiling magma.
But he didn’t back down.
“Why?!” Xia Tian roared, his voice a little hoarse with excitement. “Why should you decide who lives and who dies?! Why should you judge this world?! This is our home!!”
He suddenly raised the guitar in his hand – the “Iron Ke Wuji” that was completely black, with complex golden patterns engraved on the body, and emitting powerful energy fluctuations!
“Even if you are the sky, the god! I will stand in front of you!” There was an unyielding fire burning in Xia Tian’s eyes. The supernatural power index in his body soared wildly at this moment, surpassing any previous moment!
[On one side of the screen, Xia Tian’s current ability index is clearly displayed—50,000 points! The Ultimate Iron Man!]“Fifty thousand points!!” The students of KO One were once again shocked by this number.
“This… is this the power of the Ultimate Iron Man?!” Sister Sha murmured, her eyes full of disbelief.
Wang Dadong silently clenched his fists. He could feel the fighting power that Xia Tian was bursting out at that moment. That pure and powerful energy made the fighting blood in his body boil slightly. He seemed to see another self, fighting with all his might to protect the people and things that mattered to him.
“Xia Tian…Come on!” he shouted in his heart.
Jin Baosan, for once, refrained from making any strange noises. He stared, eyes wide, at the figure on the screen roaring in defense of his home. At that moment, Xia Tian’s image strangely overlapped with his memory of Wang Dadong, always standing at the forefront, shouting “Partytime” to protect everyone.
“Brother Dong…” He murmured subconsciously, with a dazed look in his eyes.
Rex pushed his glasses and said in a deep voice: “The Ultimate Iron Man is theoretically the pinnacle of human superpowers in this time and space. But… facing the Flame Messenger, I’m afraid…” He didn’t say anything else, but everyone understood what he meant.
Jiang Chen’s heart was in his throat. A 50,000-point Ultimate Iron Man was already the pinnacle of Iron Time and Space’s combat power. Even so, Xia Tian still looked so insignificant in front of the Flame Envoy within the light curtain.
He couldn’t help but think about the future of the Golden Dimension he was in. If the Black Dragon truly completed the Heavenly Demon Merger, plunging the entire Golden Dimension into even deeper darkness and chaos than it had been ten years prior, then… would the Flame Messenger also descend upon this place to perform the so-called “disinfection”?
Jiang Chen shuddered at the thought of that possibility. He had to stop the Black Dragon! No matter what, he couldn’t let Golden Time and Space get to that point!
Liu Bei, who was far away in the Silver Dimension, witnessed this scene, his eyes filled with solemnity and admiration: “Xia Tian… He has truly grown into an incredible warrior. To protect his homeland, he dared to face such a terrifying existence. Such courage is moving.”
Guan Yu stroked his long beard and said in a deep voice: “To do something knowing it is impossible is the highest virtue!”
Zhang Fei was so anxious that he scratched his head and said, “This bird-feather messenger is too arrogant! Brother Xia Tian, kill him!”
Zhuge Liang gently waved his feather fan, his gaze profound. “To strike a rock with an egg is courageous, but not wise. However, when the faith you uphold transcends life and death, so-called wisdom and unwiseness no longer matter.”
In the light curtain, facing Xia Tian’s roar and outburst, the Flame Messenger merely tilted his head slightly, his golden eyes still calm. “Foolish persistence. The gap in strength cannot be bridged by willpower alone.”
Xia Tian said nothing more. He held the Iron Infinite across his chest, his hands rapidly plucking the strings like a phantom! Visible, physical sonic blades, with shrieks that tore through space, transformed into a dense energy storm, sweeping towards the Flame Messenger! Each sonic blade contained terrifying energy enough to easily destroy a small mountain!
However, the attack that was enough to scare any KO-ranked expert was like a gentle breeze in front of the Fire Messenger.
The Flame Envoy didn’t even make a single unnecessary movement. The blazing flame shield around him swung only slightly, completely obliterating all incoming sonic blades without even a ripple.
“Too… too strong…” Wang Dadong felt powerless. Xia Tian’s attack was so fierce that he wondered if he were facing it himself, he wouldn’t be able to withstand even a single blow. But the Flame Messenger… didn’t even move.
Xia Tian’s attack failed, and his face paled even further, but the fighting spirit in his eyes grew even more intense. His supernatural power index climbed again, even threatening to break through the 50,000-point limit! But at the same time, his body began to tremble violently, and a trace of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth. Clearly, this burst of energy beyond his limits had placed a tremendous strain on his body.
“Summer! Stop pushing it!”
In the scene, Lanling Wang roared angrily, holding Lanling Slash in hand. With a flash of his body, he stood before Xia Tian. His armor shone with a faint blue light, and his eyes were determined: “Your opponent still has me!”
[Lanling King, supernatural power index 35,000 points! ]Immediately afterwards, leader Jiu Wu also stepped forward and stood shoulder to shoulder with Lanling King. Although he looked frail, the aura he exuded was in no way inferior to Lanling King’s.
[Leader of Jiuwu, ability index 40,000 points! ]“Flame Messenger, it is not the turn of outsiders to interfere in the affairs of the Iron Time and Space!” Although the voice of Alliance Leader Jiu Wu was not loud, it was full of unquestionable firmness.
[At this moment, several figures rushed over from behind and joined the confrontation.][Leading the group was Xia Yu. His usual gentle expression was gone, replaced by a solemn and resolute expression. In his hand, he tightly grasped a strangely shaped energy gun.]Following closely behind were Xiu, Jie, Deng, and Ming from the East City Guard. Each of them held a musical instrument, their expressions solemn, and they formed a battle formation with Xia Tian and the others.
[And Han, holding Jinglei in her hand, with pale blue lightning surrounding her, staring at the Flame Envoy with cold yet determined eyes.][Xia Yu, ability index 25,000 points! ][Xiu, ability index 30,000 points! ][Han, ability index 28000 points! ][The average ability index of the remaining members of the East City Guard is 20,000 points! ]“What…what are they going to do?!” Teacher Tian Xin nervously grabbed Rex’s sleeve.
Rex’s expression was more serious than ever before: “They want to… gather everyone’s strength to fight against the Flame Messenger!”
“Brother! Alliance Leader! Lanling King! And everyone else…” Xia Tian looked at the people standing in front of him and alongside him, a flicker of emotion and guilt in his eyes, but more of it was a burning hope.
“Let’s do it together!” Xiu shouted in a deep voice, the Bumblebee guitar in his hand emitting a burst of passionate sound.
“That’s right! If we have to die, let’s die together!” Lanling Wang was filled with passion.
Leader Jiu Wu took a deep breath, his eyes sweeping across the crowd, finally landing on the Flame Messenger: “Flame Messenger, we acknowledge your strength. However, if you wish to destroy our homeland, you will have to walk over our corpses!”
[“Hunyuan…Wuji!!!”]Xia Tian, Lanling Wang, and Alliance Leader Jiu Wu roared simultaneously, unleashing their own abilities to the limit without reservation! Xia Yu, Xiu, Han, and the East City Guards also poured their own energy into the three of them without reservation!
Instantly, a massive beam of energy, incorporating the attributes of metal, wood, water, fire, earth, wind, thunder, lightning, and sound, shot up from their bodies into the sky! This beam was so massive it threatened to tear the distorted sky apart! The terrifying energy contained within it sent a wave of fear through the KO Team outside the light curtain, as if the energy was about to penetrate the light curtain and destroy them all!
This Iron Time’s strongest and most ultimate combined attack, carrying everyone’s faith and determination to protect their homeland, roared like a giant dragon, fiercely slamming into the Flame Messenger who stood motionless like a god!
In the entire KO One classroom, you could hear a pin drop.
Everyone held their breath and stared at the light screen, feeling both anticipation and deep fear in their hearts.
They were expecting a miracle to happen, expecting this blow that brought together the top combat power of the Iron Time and Space to shake the Flame Messenger.
They were terrified. If even an attack like this was ineffective, then what hope was there for Iron Spacetime?
Wang Dadong’s fists clenched until they crackled, his nails digging deep into his palms. He seemed to sense the mood of Xia Tian and the others at the moment, the determination to risk everything.
“I must succeed…”
Begging for your support (old version)
Remarks on the launch
Dear readers, dads!
The book will be available on the shelves today.
To be honest, I’m very nervous!
I know I have many shortcomings and many mistakes, and this is my mistake.
But with so many words updated every day, it’s really hard to go crazy as every detail is sufficient!
I can only say that I will be more meticulous when writing books later.
Make every reader feel comfortable reading it.
It’s been tiring but also very happy to get to the point where the product is on the shelves today.
I was born in a mountain valley. My family was poor. I only had one set of clothes to wear all year round. In the cold winter, I had to walk barefoot on the mountain roads. After a trip, my feet were covered with frostbite and mud.
It’s bitter, really bitter.
I didn’t receive much education. When I was a teenager, I went to the mountains to chop firewood and then took it to the market to sell.
My dream since childhood was to be able to eat white rice every day one day.
Perhaps because of poverty, he was deceived by an older sister when he was very young.
When I was 13 years old, I was cheated of everything by an older sister in the county town, and then I boarded a train heading south.
Came to the most open city at that time.
When I came here, I met more older sisters.
In the park, under the bus stop, in the alley.
I have witnessed the speed of this city’s development. The city has become more and more prosperous, but there is still no place for people like me.
Our world is gray.
Every time I tried my best to resist, but every time I failed.
Every time I could only submit and obey.
But I didn’t resist at all. I was saving money secretly.
I dream of one day saving enough money to leave here.
You can do what you like to do.
Go back and find an honest woman to marry.
Very bitter.
But I still persisted because I accidentally discovered that I could make money by writing on the Internet.
So I became an online writer.
At that time.
I never thought that I would become an author, a person whose life seemed very dull and boring to me.
I put all my experiences and feelings into words.
This experience is a treasure, and it will be something precious to recall when I am old.
So I met her.
The first time I saw her was on a city bus.
She had simple short hair, a fair face, and a sunny temperament. She was holding a phone, looking at it while sitting, standing, and walking. Seeing how absorbed she was in her phone, I didn’t feel the urge to interrupt.
perhaps.
There must be something very important in the phone that attracted her.
I thought so.
However.
When getting off the bus.
But I found that the girl and I were at the same stop. I was standing side by side with her at the back door waiting to get off the bus and I glanced at her inadvertently.
Some surprising discoveries.
The picture displayed on this boy’s phone was surprisingly familiar to me.
“Do you watch Feilu too?” I asked subconsciously. As soon as I asked this question, I felt a little regretful.
With someone I don’t know.
Why should I talk to them? What if I get misunderstood or simply ignored? It would be so embarrassing and disgraceful.
Because of my past experiences, I am a very low-self-esteem person.
so.
The heart is also very sensitive.
Just when I thought the girl was ignoring me, she looked back at me in surprise and asked in an uncertain tone.
“Yeah, I’m looking at Filo. What’s going on?”
Hear her question.
I breathed a sigh of relief, and my favorability towards him soared, and I nodded vigorously in response.
“I read it too. Let me tell you, I also read a lot of novels of the same type. By the way, which novel are you reading?” Since I was taller than her, I raised my head and could look down at her.
Maybe it’s because I’m not confident about my height.
She actually stood on tiptoe and answered with some dissatisfaction.
“You may not know the Honghuang I watched, but it was extremely powerful.”
There was a kind of confidence in this sentence, as if she was certain that I wasn’t as good as her.
But I am different.
The corners of my mouth curled up slightly and I said with some pride, “Why did you only see that part? I saw it all…”
I don’t remember what happened next very clearly.
In short.
That’s how I met her.
This is a girl who is a bit taciturn in daily life, although she looks quiet and pretty.
But it turns out.
She actually comes here alone.
If she goes out with a few people, she can go a whole day without saying a word. But if she goes out with people she knows, she can talk to herself for a whole day.
Look at her talking nonstop.
I have a roasted earthworm.
She is really more beautiful than many female stars. I envy her high nose and big eyes.
“Why are you looking at me like that again?”
Her strange look brought me back from my thoughts.
In order to prevent her from knowing what I was thinking, I could only stick out my tongue and say to her, “It’s none of your business what I think.”
immediately.
I ran away to another place.
I know we are not from the same world.
Time flies by quickly,
My relationship with her became closer and closer, and we were like friends who could talk about anything, because we had the same hobby, reading online novels.
But I’m still an online writer.
This is a profession that is looked down upon by many people.
but.
For me.
It can bring us happiness and is much more fun than those loves that pretend to be elegant and tasteful.
The days go by.
I can never forget it.
One day two years later.
It was probably on a rainy night. After dinner, she suddenly asked me out for barbecue. Under the lights of the barbecue stall, she seemed to be hesitant to speak.
Several times I asked her if she had anything to say.
She just shook her head and handed me a bunch of kidneys.
And after three rounds of drinks.
Maybe the alcohol made her bolder. She suddenly raised her head and stared at me with more seriousness than ever before.
“What if I wrote a novel?” Her voice trembled a little.
“Are you crazy?”
I was a little surprised.
Seeing those novels with millions of words, even a full-time worker would feel desperate, let alone her, a newbie who couldn’t even pass the composition test.
“oh.”
After hearing what I said, she just nodded and said nothing more.
In the following days.
I haven’t seen her in about three months.
Wait till we meet again.
On the bus again.
Compared to her previous pretty appearance, her change was so severe that I could hardly recognize her. She was completely transformed, as if she had become a completely different person.
Gloomy temperament, decadent face, hair that hasn’t been washed in days… Is this really the same girl as before? How did she become like this now?
I was surprised.
There is a vague guess.
I heard that she actually started writing a novel.
My QQ signatures are all about asking everyone to pay attention to my new book, etc. Could it be that writing novels has turned her into what she is now? Yes, it seems that authors don’t care much about their image.
Not accepted by the public.
“You…what a coincidence.” She saw me on the bus.
It was a bit awkward when we said hello.
I responded with a smile.
After some communication, we regained the feeling of being friends, and she was not as awkward when talking to me as before.
Talking about her novel writing.
She asked me to read it, and she asked me to read it with great enthusiasm, saying that it would definitely be better than those Sabi novels written by Feilu.
I’m a little bit unconvinced.
then.
After returning home, I couldn’t help but go to watch it.
I tried hard to watch it all day.
to be honest.
I really tried hard to keep reading, but no matter how hard I tried, I just couldn’t get into it like I could with other novels.
at last.
I really had to give up. I actually wanted to find a little bit of bright spot in her book to attract me to continue reading despite forcing myself to endure the uncomfortable feeling.
Unfortunately, however.
I failed in the end.
Her book.
As expected, it didn’t become as popular as she had expected. She even failed to sign a contract.
Maybe this is why she became depressed.
After that incident.
We haven’t been in touch for half a year. She hasn’t updated her QQ status and her avatar has never lit up. I don’t know if she is invisible or offline.
Sometimes I think of her.
I still remember her beauty back then and her unkempt appearance after writing novels.
Life goes on as usual.
I finally saved enough money.
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Chapter 21: Angel Awakens! Mysterious Power Rewrites the Battle Situation (Old Version)
Jiang Chen’s words were like a stone dropped into a calm lake, sending ripples through the hearts of everyone on KO One. Wang Dadong’s eyes, dimmed by the disappearance of the Ghost Dragon, gradually brightened again. Yes, as long as Xia Tian was still around, as long as that dark instinct remained, the Ghost Dragon would never truly disappear. He clenched his fists, as if drawing strength from them.
Jiang Chen, seeing this, raised his lips slightly and waved his hand again. The image on the screen rippled like water, the shadowy altar and Yehenara Xiongba’s smirking face gradually fading. In its place was a shattered ruin, broken walls, and scorched earth, evidently the site of a devastating battle. The air seemed to still be filled with the suffocating scent of destruction.
On the light curtain, Xia Lanxingde Tian, Wang Dadong’s clone in Iron Time and Space, was now covered in blood, his armor tattered and bruised, blood streaking from the corners of his mouth. Yet, he stood stubbornly, his eyes burning with an unyielding fire. Beside him, Huyan Jueluo Xiu, his face pale, his silver armor tarnished by its former luster. His hand gripping the Divine Wind Blade trembled slightly, yet he remained steadfastly guarding Xia Tian. Beside him, Lanling King wielded the Lanling Slash. Though his breathing was unstable and his armor scarred, his aloof gaze was now filled with a resolute, protective determination. Even Xia Lanxingde Xiong, who usually appeared carefree, now wielded the Black Wind Blade, standing guard over her children with a solemn expression. A trace of blood stained the corners of her mouth, clearly participating in the battle. Xia Yu and Xia Mei hid behind them, their faces etched with worry and fear.
Across from them, suspended in mid-air, was a humanoid creature engulfed in blazing white flames. That flame was no ordinary fire; it exuded a sacred and majestic aura, as if capable of incinerating all the sin and impurity in the world. He was the Flamebringer, sent by the “Gods” to destroy this Iron Plane, where “good and evil are out of order”!
Everyone on KO One, including Black Dragon, was stunned by the terrifying pressure emanating from the Flame Envoy within the light curtain. It was a power beyond their comprehension, pure, powerful, and unquestionable, as if representing some supreme will.
“Who…is this guy?” Wang Dadong’s voice was a little dry. He could feel that the flaming figure in the light curtain was more terrifying than any existence he had seen before, including the black dragon and the ghost dragon whose combat power had just soared to 50,000 points.
“Flame Messenger…” Wang Arthur’s brows knitted together. From this title and the sacred yet destructive aura emanating from the other party, he vaguely guessed his origins. “I’m afraid… he represents some higher will.”
Ding Xiaoyu stared at the light curtain. He could clearly sense that the energy contained in the flames was enough to easily destroy their entire golden space-time.
Rex pushed up his glasses, his eyes flickering behind the lenses. This level of power was completely beyond his comprehension.
Even the Black Dragon had a solemn expression at this moment. He felt a tremor from the depths of his soul from the Flame Messenger. It was the instinctive awe and fear that a lower-level life form would feel when facing a higher-level life form.
[From the light curtain, the Flame Messenger’s emotionless voice echoed, like a decree of law: “In Iron Time and Space, good and evil are reversed, order has collapsed, and there is no need for it to exist. I, by the command of God, come to carry out destruction.” His voice was not loud, but it reached everyone’s ears clearly, carrying an irresistible majesty.]“Stop!” Xia Tian forced himself to hold on, roaring, “There’s still hope for Iron Time! We haven’t given up yet! You can’t just destroy everyone’s home like this!” His voice was hoarse with anger and weakness, but the determination in it was heart-stirring.
“Hope?” The Flame Envoy’s tone was flat, seemingly unmoved. “In the face of absolute power, so-called hope is but the self-consolation of the weak.” He slowly raised his hand, and a more concentrated ball of blazing white flame gathered in his palm, emitting a terrifying heat that could melt everything.
“Then you’ll see our hope!” Xia Tian roared, ignoring his injuries and forcibly activating his supernatural powers. Beside him, Xiu, Lanling Wang, Xia Xiong, and the others also unleashed their final strength. The various supernatural rays intertwined, forming a fragile yet resilient barrier, attempting to resist the impending destruction.
However, their resistance seemed so pale and powerless before the Flame Messenger. The blazing white ball of fire only pressed lightly, and the energy barrier they had jointly erected let out a mournful cry of overwhelm, cracks spreading rapidly.
[“Xia Tian!” Xia Mei cried out in a sobbing voice.]“Damn it!” Xia Tian gritted his teeth, blood seeping from between them. He could feel his superpowers rapidly depleting, and every inch of his body was wailing. But he couldn’t retreat. Behind him were his family, his friends, and the billions of lives in the entire Iron Time and Space!
“Even if we die, we’ll die together!” Xiu’s eyes were unwavering, and the Kamikaze Sword in his hand let out a mournful cry, seemingly resonating with its master’s final struggle.
Lanling Wang roared, stabbing Lanling Zhan into the ground, holding on tightly with both hands, trying to delay the coming of destruction.
Everyone in KO One’s heart was in their throat.
“Hold on! Xia Tian!” Wang Dadong couldn’t help but shout out loud, as if he also felt the desperate pressure.
“Too strong… He’s not even from the same dimension…” Wang Arthur murmured, his eyes full of powerlessness.
Teacher Tian Xin clenched her hands and stared at the screen nervously, tears welling in her eyes. She couldn’t imagine what they would do if the Golden Time and Space also faced such an apocalypse.
Just when everyone thought the end was imminent, the Flamebringer’s flaming hand stopped less than a foot above their heads. The flames that could have destroyed everything also stopped.
Xia Tian and the others were stunned, not understanding what was happening.
The Flame Messenger’s eyes, composed of flames, silently gazed upon the desperate resistance of the people below, especially Xia Tian’s eyes, which, even in despair, still burned with an unyielding will. After a long pause, his emotionless voice rang out again, but this time, a subtle ripple seemed to linger: “Faced with such a disparate power gap, why… do you still resist?”
“Because… we’re family! We’re friends! We have things we want to protect!” Xia Tian panted, his voice hoarse as he replied, “As long as we have breath left, we’ll never give up!”
“Protect…” The Flame Envoy seemed to chew on the words. He was silent for a moment, and then he slowly retracted his flaming palm, which was powerful enough to burn everything.
“You… have shown me a glimmer of hope, still flickering amidst the chaos of this time and space.” The Flame Envoy’s voice remained calm, but the members of KO One keenly sensed a hint of reassurance in it. “Perhaps this faint hope… is worth giving another chance.”
“You…what did you say?” Xia Tian and the others looked at the Flame Envoy in disbelief.
“I, the Flame Messenger, have decided to revoke my order.” A hint of human emotion seemed to creep into the Flame Messenger’s voice. “Give Iron Time one more chance. However, there is only one chance. If good and evil are lost again, it will be the true end.”
【”That’s great!” Xia Mei cried with joy. 】
Xia Tian, Xiu, Lanling Wang, and the others also felt a sense of relief, collapsing to the ground and gasping for breath. The joy of surviving the catastrophe temporarily made them forget their pain.
Xia Tian struggled to sit up, looked at the Flame Messenger, and said sincerely, “Thank you, Flame Messenger. But… you disobeyed the order of ‘God’ without authorization. Will you… be punished?”
The flames around the Flame Messenger flickered slightly, and he spoke calmly, “As a Flame Messenger, I exist to protect justice and goodness in the universe. If the line between good and evil is not absolute, if there is still a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos, then following the justice within me is my duty as a Messenger. Even if it comes at a price, I believe it’s… worth it.”
After the words fell, the Flame Envoy cast a deep glance at Xia Tian. The blazing white figure gradually became transparent, eventually transforming into specks of light that dissipated into the air, as if it had never appeared.
After the Flame Messenger left, Xia Tian, Xiu, Lanling Wang, and the others looked at each other in bewilderment atop the ruins. Then, thunderous cheers erupted! They supported each other, hugged each other, and celebrated this hard-earned victory and new life. Sunlight pierced the post-disaster haze, shedding light on their beaming faces. Everything was filled with hope.
After a brief silence, the KO One class in front of the screen burst into thunderous applause and cheers!
“Great! We won! Xia Tian and the others won!” Wang Dadong jumped up excitedly, waving his fist vigorously. Seeing that his clone in the Iron Time and Space had not been destroyed in the end, he was happier than anyone else.
The tense and serious expressions on Wang Arthur and Ding Xiaoyu’s faces finally relaxed completely, revealing relieved smiles. Although the process was extremely thrilling, the ending was good.
“That Flame Envoy is truly an incredible fellow,” Rex exclaimed. “He actually dared to disobey the orders of ‘God’.”
“Yes, he showed us that even a high-ranking messenger has his own judgment and persistence.” Teacher Tian Xin wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and said with a smile.
The Black Dragon snorted coldly and said nothing, but his eyes were less sinister and more complex. He remembered his previous resistance, but it was clear that the realm of this Fire Messenger was much higher than his.
Jin Bao San exaggeratedly slumped on the table, looking exhausted, and shouted weakly: “Oh my god – I, Jin Bao San, was scared to death! That rock Dong Ge and the others tried their best but couldn’t touch a hair of the burning man. I thought they were all going to die this time and turn into kebabs!” As he spoke, he patted his chest with lingering fear.
Sister Sha and the others also breathed a sigh of relief. The tense atmosphere just now was really too depressing.
Jiang Chen still sat calmly in his seat, a faint smile on his lips. In his mind, the system’s crisp notification sound echoed:
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the phased exposure of the “Iron Spacetime Crisis – The Arrival of the Flame Messenger” event!][System Rating: Perfect! The host successfully guided the audience’s emotions, showcasing the unyielding will of the Iron Time and Space righteous superpowers and the just decision of the Flame Messenger, sparking strong resonance.][Rewards being settled…][Congratulations to the host for obtaining the special ability – “Become stronger when facing stronger opponents”! ][Become Stronger When Facing a Stronger One: When the Host faces an opponent with a higher Combat Power Index, their Combat Power Index will be temporarily increased by a certain percentage based on the opponent’s strength, up to a maximum of 10% of their current base Combat Power Index. This ability has no cooldown and is triggered passively. Note: The increased Combat Power disappears after the battle ends.]A hint of joy flashed in Jiang Chen’s eyes. “Become stronger when facing stronger opponents”—this ability is quite practical, especially in this ultimate world where powerful beings abound. Although it’s only a basic version, the improvement is only 10%, but in a crucial moment, this 10% of combat power may become the key to victory or defeat. Moreover, with future system upgrades, the upper limit of this ability will undoubtedly increase.
Just as Jiang Chen was immersed in the joy of gaining new abilities, Wang Dadong’s curious voice suddenly rang in his ears: “Hey, Jiang Chen!”
Jiang Chen raised his head and looked at Wang Dadong.
Wang Dadong scratched his head and asked with a puzzled look, “Well, we’ve been watching the light screen for so long. The summer in Iron Time and Space is me, and that Ghost Dragon is also me. Wang Arthur and Ding Xiaoyu also have clones in Iron Time and Space. Even Jin Baosan and Sister Sha have appeared in Iron Time and Space. How come… I’ve never seen your clones in other time and space?”
As soon as Wang Dadong said this, the classroom suddenly became quiet.
Wang Arthur, Ding Xiaoyu, Rex and others also turned their eyes to Jiang Chen.
Indeed, although they hadn’t spoken about this question before, they’d all had a hint of doubt in their minds. Core members of KO One, like Wang Dadong, had more or less corresponding clones appearing in the Iron Dimension, and even in the previous Silver Dimension. Characters like Jin Bao San and Sister Sha also had clones in the Iron Dimension—Ren Wannong Chenwen and the drummer who played in the band with Xia Tian.
Only Jiang Chen, the mysterious transfer student who suddenly appeared and brought this magical light curtain, seemed to have appeared out of thin air, and there was no corresponding existence in other time and space.
Jiang Chen was slightly choked by Wang Dadong’s sudden question.
He thought to himself: Nonsense, of course I won’t appear in other time and space in Tianmu. I am an upright time traveler and don’t belong to the twelve time and space genealogies of your ultimate series at all! My soul comes from another world, and this body is also temporarily created by the system. How can there be a parallel time and space isotope?
Of course he couldn’t say these words.
Jiang Chen’s mind raced, and he tried hard to maintain a calm expression on his face. Then he laughed heartily and turned a blind eye: “Uh… well… maybe it’s because… the ‘me’ in other time and space is just like me before, just a powerless Muggle. Too ordinary, so I didn’t bother to play the light screen, hahaha…”
As he spoke, he shrugged his shoulders in an effort to get away with it.
Chapter 22: Crisis is coming! Mysterious forces are coveting KO One! (Old version)
Just as the heroes of different worlds were excited by the battle between Ultraman Tiga and the will of mankind, the golden screen of the “Heaven Exposure System” did not remain silent for too long.
The light flows again, and a new picture emerges, accompanied by a slightly desolate background music, which brings the minds of all viewers back to the present.
【Video Screen】
On the big screen, the first thing that catches the eye is a rich and indissoluble sunset.
The afterglow of the setting sun is like pouring blood-red molten gold, burning the clouds in the sky with magnificence and sadness.
Against this magnificent yet apocalyptic backdrop, a huge figure stands with its back to the audience. Its outline appears a little blurry in the sunset, but one can feel an indescribable loneliness and fatigue.
“Heh…” A sigh filled with self-mockery and melancholy came from the picture, as if coming from the depths of distant memories.
It was a male voice that sounded a little old, but one could still hear some of his former toughness.
“There was a time when I naively believed that as long as I possessed enough power, I could protect everything and prove the meaning of my existence.”
As he spoke, the picture slowly zoomed in, and the giant’s back gradually became clear. It was not the posture of Ultraman, but an outline closer to some powerful cosmic creature. However, at this moment, the figure seemed a little hunched, as if carrying a heavy burden.
“But reality always ruthlessly shatters fantasies.” There was a hint of bitterness in his voice.
“I have witnessed too many tragedies caused by combat, and I have also personally committed irreparable mistakes.”
“Until that moment…” His voice paused, and the light of the setting sun seemed to dim a little, giving the giant a layer of tragic gold.
“I finally understood that some battles are full of absurdity from the very beginning. For so-called glory, for so-called proof, but ignoring the true cost behind the battle.”
He slowly raised a huge claw, as if trying to grab something, but it finally dropped down weakly.
“At the time, I felt so ridiculous, truly ridiculous…” he repeated, his tone filled with deep self-denial. “So, in endless regret and self-exile, I personally sealed King Blake, who had brought me both glory and disaster, into his egg.”
In the picture, a huge egg-shaped object with an ominous glow appeared vaguely, and was slowly pushed into the depths of the void by a giant claw.
“From then on, I gave up my strength, gave up fighting, and also gave up… that foolish self.”
As the voice fell, the giant’s figure looked increasingly lonely in the setting sun, as if it was about to merge into the endless dusk.
【Video screen switching】
After a brief silence, the scene suddenly changed!
It was still the familiar dusk, but the scene seemed to have returned from the depths of the universe to the earth of a certain planet.
The one who had spoken earlier, now in the form of an elderly human, was none other than Oda. His face was scarred by the years, but his eyes burned with a resolute glint, a stark contrast to the dejected figure he had appeared in memories of.
He stared ahead, where another being seemed to be standing.
“But things are different now!” Oda’s voice was firm and full of unquestionable determination. “Some responsibilities cannot be avoided! Some destinies must be shattered by one’s own hands!”
He took a deep breath, a hint of pain flashed in his eyes, but more of it was an unyielding determination to move forward.
“For my good-for-nothing brother… For the innocent lives caught up in this disaster… To put an end to that absurd past!”
His voice became more and more passionate, as if he was venting his long-suppressed obsession.
“Today, I will fight with all my might! With what’s left of my life, with my cursed strength!”
Before he finished speaking, a strong energy wave suddenly erupted around Oda’s body!
His body stretched and twisted in the sunset light, strange lines appearing on his skin, and his bones rubbed against each other with a teeth-grinding sound. Golden light and dark red energy intertwined, engulfing him whole.
“roar–!!!”
An inhuman roar resounded through the sky!
The light faded away, and in its place appeared a ferocious and resolute alien warrior – the Nakor!
Its body was covered in a hard shell, its eyes gleaming crimson, and its sharp claws reflected a chilling light in the setting sun. Despite its terrifying appearance, its aura of determination to fight to the death was irresistible.
Oda, in his Nakor form, addressed the empty space ahead with a nearly mournful plea:
“So, please, Odisa!”
Following his call, in the dusk opposite him, a beam of light shot up into the sky and then condensed into shape.
Another Ultraman, Odisar, also bathed in the rosy glow, stood quietly in the dusk. His figure was firm and steady, the colored timer on his chest flickering a steady blue light. Facing the Nakor’s resolute stance, he simply stood there, seemingly waiting for something.
“Become an Ultra Warrior, use all your strength, and fight me… fight me in a fair fight!” The voice of the Kor alien trembled with excitement, but with a sense of desperate and tragic grandeur.
The setting sun stretched the two huge figures very long, with the burning sky as the background.
Odisa stared at the Nakor in silence, the light of dusk falling on his shoulders. At this moment, he seemed to have regained the glory and heaviness of being a “warrior under the sunset”.
The video screen freezes at this moment.
Armor Hero World, Happy Dumpling House.
Xinnan was still sitting in front of the piano, but his brows were slightly furrowed.
Ultraman Tiga’s battle just now, and the greatness of human will, gave him a deeper understanding of the power of “protection.” But at this moment, the behavior and logic of the Nakor alien named Oda on the screen made him feel a little confused and uncomfortable.
“To prove himself… no, he wanted to make up for his mistakes, for some kind of responsibility.” Xinnan analyzed in a low voice, his fingers tapping lightly on the piano keys. It didn’t form a melody, but it reflected the fluctuations in his heart.
“But, this way of forcing others to fight me… I always feel a little…” He thought of the Kaiomon he had faced before, those psychic beasts’ battles driven purely by a desire for destruction and conquest. And the Nakor before him, though his motives were different, his gesture of forcing him into a fateful confrontation still gave him a subtle repulsion.
“Fighting should be about protecting. If it’s just about personal obsession, even if there’s a sad reason behind that obsession, what’s the point of fighting like that?”
Xinnan recalled the power and responsibility bestowed upon him by the Flame Dragon Armor. Each time he summoned the armor, it was to prevent the encroachment of the Shadow Realm and protect the peace of ordinary people. He couldn’t imagine forcing a nefarious opponent into a life-or-death battle for some personal reason.
“Perhaps he has his reasons.” Xinnan sighed softly, a look of confusion in his eyes. “I hope that Ultraman Odissa can understand his true intentions and not simply be dragged into an unnecessary dispute.”
The sunlight shines through the window onto the Fire Dragon Summoner, and its scorching heat seems to be slightly dimmed by the solemn plot.
Kamen Rider Ryuki World.
Various case materials and clippings were scattered in the dim newspaper archive room.
Shinji Kido had just had his blood ignited by Tiga’s battle, but at this moment his face changed slightly because of the declaration of the Nakor alien on the screen.
He shook the cup of cold coffee in his hand violently, and the brown liquid splashed out instantly. A few drops splashed on the stack of newspaper clippings he had spread out about the frequent appearances of monsters in the mirror world, making a small mess.
“In order to prove his strength, he even forced others to fight…” Shinji frowned and muttered to himself, his tone filled with disbelief and a hint of instinctive disgust.
He suddenly remembered the man who regarded the knight war as a survival game and enjoyed hunting other knights – Asakura Takeshi, Kamen Rider King Snake.
“This behavior… is so similar to that of Asakura Takeshi, who sees fighting as his only pleasure and is even willing to bend the rules to satisfy his desire for destruction!” A chill rose from Shinji’s heart.
Although the Nakor aliens in the video seem to have more complicated reasons and are not as purely evil as Asakura Takeshi, the compulsive feeling of “you must fight me in order to achieve my goal” still makes Shinji feel extremely uncomfortable.
“A true warrior…a truly powerful person…shouldn’t he be protecting something? To prevent tragedy from happening, to protect innocent people!” Shinji’s voice unconsciously rose a few degrees, seeming a little abrupt in the empty archive room.
He remembered his original intention of becoming a dragon rider. Wasn’t it to stop the monsters in the mirror world from invading the real world and to end the meaningless killing between the knights?
Deep in the drawer, the bright red Dragon Crimson card box seemed to sense the intense emotions surging in the host’s heart, and it emitted a faint scorching heat, as if it was roaring softly.
Shinji clenched his fists suddenly, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force.
He stared at the determined and crazy figure of the Nakor alien on the screen, as well as Ultraman Odisar who seemed to be forced to fight, and a certain belief in his heart was being challenged.
“Building one’s own glory on the suffering of others… even risking one’s own life to force a response… What kind of warrior’s pride is this?! This is not how combat should be!”
Shinji’s eyes sharpened. He couldn’t agree with this kind of fighting style that imposed one’s will on others. In his view, this was essentially no different from those villains who provoked disputes to satisfy their own selfish desires; it was just a different way of packaging their motives.
“If a battle fails to bring protection, but instead creates new pain, then such a battle shouldn’t exist in the first place!” He growled, as if venting his dissatisfaction to himself and the character on the screen.
Chapter 23: The truth behind Rex’s betrayal and the shocking conspiracy behind it! (Old version)
Above the screen, the hilarious aftermath of Gui Feng’s utterly narcissistic words and exaggerated body movements still reverberated through the classroom. Jin Baosan even tried to imitate Gui Feng’s orchid finger movements, attempting to project a seductive air, only to be shoved away in disdain by Sha Jie. Wang Dadong and Wang Arthur couldn’t help but laugh at the stark contrast between Gui Feng and Rex’s similar faces. The heavy atmosphere previously brought on by Wang Dadong’s disappearance had indeed been lightened considerably.
Jiang Chen remained in the corner, his fingertips unconsciously tapping the tabletop, his mind rapidly sorting through the fragmented information about Ghost Phoenix, Xia Yu, and the Iron Spacetime supernatural system. He keenly sensed that the light curtain seemed to be consciously guiding them to understand the vastness and complexity of this world. From the KO list of the Golden Spacetime, to the supernatural practitioners of the Iron Spacetime, to the possible existence of other spacetimes… all of this was like a giant chess game, and they were the pieces on the board, or rather, the awakening observers.
At this moment, the picture on the screen changed again. Gui Feng’s ostentatious face disappeared, and instead, there was a slightly chaotic street scene full of ancient architectural styles, which was completely different from the modern golden time and space.
A familiar figure flashed across the screen. He was dressed in casual, modern clothes, with unruly red hair. It was none other than Wang Dadong! But his expression was one of confusion and regret, as if he had just done something he regretted. He looked down at his empty hands, then up at the sky, as if trying to confirm something.
“Wang Dadong?!” Wang Dadong, who was in the classroom, sat up abruptly, nearly throwing Jin Baosan, who was lying on top of him, off. “Isn’t that me? When have I ever been to a place like that? And lost money?” He looked confused and tried to recall, but his mind was blank.
Wang Arthur also frowned: “Dadong, this light curtain… is it foreshadowing your future again?”
Rex pushed his glasses up, his eyes flickering behind the lenses. “A mission across time and space… It seems your future experiences will be far more complicated than we imagined.”
The scene quickly switches, showcasing a dazzling series of “butterfly effects”: the ten-yuan coin falls from a high altitude and strikes a flying bird, which, startled, changes direction and knocks over a roadside vendor’s shelf, sending fruit tumbling to the ground. A child chases the falling apples into the road. A carriage swerves to avoid the child, its wheels running over a loose slab of stone, which tilts and trips a pedestrian carrying a heavy load. The load rolls down the hillside, loosening the ground in a small area… Finally, a huge rock tumbles down and hits a young man in period costume walking on the mountain path… squarely!
“Ah!” The young man in ancient attire cried out in pain and fell to the ground. His left leg seemed to be pinned by a huge rock, and blood quickly stained the ground red. His face was handsome, with a gentle air between his brows. Although he was dressed in ancient attire, that face…
“Wait a minute!” Wang Dadong yelled, pointing at the injured young man in ancient costume in the light curtain, “That person… why does that person look so much like me?!”
Not only Wang Dadong, but the other students in the classroom had noticed as well. The injured boy in the light curtain, although with a completely different hairstyle and clothing, and a more frail temperament, his facial features were surprisingly similar to Wang Dadong’s!
In the image, a tall, stern-faced young man, carrying a guitar, quickly arrived. Upon seeing the injured Liu Bei, his expression suddenly changed. As he helped Liu Bei to his feet, their faces clearly contrasted on the screen, everyone in the classroom exclaimed in surprise again—this young man, Huyan Jueluo Xiu, surprisingly resembled Wang Dadong! However, his demeanor was more composed and steady, with a subtle hint of melancholy in his eyes.
“Three… three Wang Dadongs?!” Jin Baosan was completely confused. He rubbed his eyes, thinking he had seen it wrong.
Sister Sha also opened her mouth wide: “This…what’s going on? Could it be that Wang Dadong has a twin brother who has been separated for many years, and there is more than one?”
Wang Dadong was also dumbfounded. He pointed at the screen, then at himself, and spoke incoherently: “I…he…and that him…we…”
Wang Arthur took a deep breath and tried to remain calm. “It seems this is what’s called a ‘time-space clone.’ Just like Rex and Xia Yu in Iron Time, you also have a very similar-looking being in other time and space.”
Rex nodded, a glint of understanding flashing in his eyes. “Liu Bei from the Silver Dimension, Hu Yanjue Luo Xiu from the Iron Dimension, plus Wang Dadong from the Gold Dimension… This is indeed the typical characteristic of a spacetime clone. I just didn’t expect Dadong to have so many clones.”
The screen freezes on Xiu, a helpless figure, forced to wear Liu Bei’s ancient costume and try to imitate his mannerisms. Beside him, Wang Dadong from Iron Time pats him on the shoulder, giving him a smirk that says, “Brother, you’ve worked so hard.”
Wang Dadong couldn’t help but twitch when he saw the “him” on the screen tricking the “other me”. But then he raised his chin with a bit of pride, leaned back lazily in his chair, put his hands behind his head, and said, “Tsk tsk, it seems that the protagonist this time is not me, but that unlucky guy named Xiu. But… ” He changed the subject, a sly look flashed in his eyes, “After all, this matter was caused by ‘me’ losing a coin. It seems that no matter in which time and space, I, Wang Dadong, am a key figure! Any small action can change the world, hahahaha!”
Wang Arthur glanced at him and said unhappily, “Arrogant man, you’re a troublemaker, aren’t you? Besides, the ‘you’ who tossed the coin doesn’t seem to be the you from the Golden Time and Space.”
“That’s me too!” Wang Dadong argued unconvincedly. “No matter which time and space I am in, I am still Wang Dadong!” The bold conjecture in his mind became clearer and clearer: he, or rather, the existence of “Wang Dadong”, played a pivotal role in every time and space, either triggering events or being the key to resolving them! This feeling made him inexplicably elated.
Jiang Chen’s gaze moved back and forth between Xiu in the light curtain and Wang Dadong in the classroom.
“Huyanjuelu Xiu…” He muttered the surname in a low voice. “An ancient and powerful supernatural family in Iron Spacetime. It seems that this Xiu holds a very important position in Iron Spacetime. Asking him to pretend to be a student in Silver Spacetime must have deeper considerations. Spacetime order… these four words carry a lot of weight.”
He noticed that when the light screen mentioned Ghost Phoenix earlier, Xia Yu’s surname was “Xia Lan Xingde,” and now this cultivator’s surname was “Hu Yanjue Luo.” Could this represent different factions or family traditions among the Iron Time and Space supernatural walkers? These pieces of information were like pieces of a puzzle, gradually constructing a larger worldview in his mind.
The picture on the light screen continued, and the scene switched to the Eastern Han Academy in the Silver Time and Space.
Due to the constraints of the temporal order, Huyanjuelu Xiu is not allowed to freely use his abilities from the Iron Time in the Silver Time, lest he cause unforeseen disruptions to the Silver Time. He strives to play the gentle Liu Bei, studying and living alongside his sworn brothers Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Ma Chao, and Huang Zhong.
However, even when the tree wishes for stillness, the wind does not stop. The ambitious Yellow Turbans repeatedly challenge them, and the forces of Dong Zhuo, the mastermind behind the scenes, are eyeing them covetously. Though the Five Tiger Generals of the Eastern Han Academy are each valiant and skilled in battle, they are often caught in difficult battles, even facing danger, as they face endless conspiracies and powerful allies.
During a fierce conflict, the Five Tiger Generals were trapped in a narrow corridor by dozens of elite Yellow Turban troops. The enemy was outnumbered and their attack was overwhelming. Although the Five Tiger Generals fought hard, they gradually showed signs of fatigue and their bodies were covered with scars. Zhang Fei roared impatiently, Guan Yu’s face was solemn, Zhao Yun calmly searched for a breakthrough, and Ma Chao and Huang Zhong defended back to back, the situation becoming precarious.
Everyone in the classroom was heartbroken.
“These people from Yellow Turban University are too despicable! They use their numbers to bully the few!” Sister Sha said angrily.
“Five Tiger Generals, come on!” Jin Bao San also waved his fists nervously.
Wang Dadong frowned even more, and his fists clenched so hard that they made a clattering sound: “Damn it! These guys, if I were here, I would definitely beat them all away!” He had unconsciously regarded the Five Tiger Generals in the light curtain as his partners.
[In the light curtain, standing at the edge of the battle circle, Xiu, who had been trying to restrain himself and use the wisdom and strategy of “Liu Bei” to resolve the crisis, saw his brothers in danger, and his eyes suddenly changed. He pursed his lips tightly, and his previously calm eyes ignited with raging anger and determination.]A deep and resolute voice, like a voice-over, clearly reached the ears of everyone in the classroom: “No… We can’t wait any longer! If we don’t act now, our brothers will be in danger! What a bullshit time and space order! Get out of here! Brothers are the most important! Even though I’m a fake big brother, I’ve never been a fake big brother!”
Xiu’s words hit the hearts of everyone in KO One like a heavy hammer.
Wang Dadong slapped his thigh suddenly and shouted excitedly: “Well said! This is a true brother! That time and space order is not as important as a brother’s life!” He seemed to see his own shadow in Xiu, the kind of determination to do anything for his brothers.
Wang Arthur also showed admiration in his eyes: “Although it was reckless, this kind of friendship is worthy of admiration.” He remembered that he had done many reckless things for his brothers.
Rex’s eyes flickered slightly. “Brother…” For him, the word “brother” had once been the warmest light in his life, but also the deepest pain. At this moment, Xiu’s decision filled him with mixed emotions.
Teacher Tian Xin’s eyes were slightly red: “This student Xiu is really loyal and righteous.”
The moment Xiu’s words fell, his aura suddenly shifted! A vast and powerful energy wave, utterly different from the Golden Time and Space Combat Power Index, surged from his body like a giant dragon awakening! His once ordinary school uniform rustled around him without a breeze. The air seemed to freeze, and an invisible pressure spread outward from him!
[“Divine—Wind—Slash!” Xiu roared with a deep, powerful roar, each word emphasized, ending with a strange syllable: “Ulabaha—!”]As his last syllable fell, Xiu suddenly swung his hand forward! His arm sliced through the air, sending a sharp whistling sound! In an instant, five dazzling golden crescent-shaped blades of air flew out from his palm like lightning tearing through space! Each blade was condensed to the utmost, exuding an aura of indestructible sharpness. Golden energy lines flowed on its surface, as if imbued with the power of wind, emitting a sharp “whoosh” sound as it cut through the air!
As soon as these five golden blades appeared, they shot out in a fan-shaped formation at a speed too fast to be seen with the naked eye! The screen captured the expressions of the Five Tiger Generals. The moment Xiu issued a warning, they had already relied on their combat instincts and trust in their “Big Brother” to quickly move to the sides. Their faces were filled with astonishment and disbelief. They had clearly not expected that their usually gentle and polite Big Brother could actually hide such terrifying power!
The golden blade of air rushed like a broken bamboo, instantly plunging into the Yellow Turban High School enemy horde crammed into the corridor! There was no earth-shattering explosion, only a series of dull slicing sounds and the cracking of bones! Immediately afterwards, groups of figures were swept away as if by an invisible giant hand, screaming and flung backward, slamming heavily into the wall and tumbling to the ground, instantly losing their fighting ability! A flash of golden light, and the corridor, once densely packed with enemies, was suddenly cleared of more than half! The remaining enemies were also terrified by this terrifying blow, standing there in a daze, their will to fight gone!
As the golden light faded, Xiu slowly lowered his hand, beads of sweat dripping down his forehead, his gaze still sharp. The narrow corridor, once crammed with enemies, now emptied out, leaving only the Yellow Turban minions writhing and groaning on the ground, and weapons and debris shattered by the air blades. After a brief moment of intense clamor, the entire scene fell into an eerie, dead silence.
“Wow—!”
Inside the KO One classroom, exclamations erupted, even louder than when they saw Ghost Phoenix’s appearance! Almost everyone stood up from their seats, staring in amazement at the shocking scene on the screen.
Jin Baosan opened his mouth wide, drooling, and stammered, “This…this…this is even more exaggerated than movie special effects! One move…and the whole place is cleared?!”
Sister Sha also had a look of disbelief on her face, covering her mouth and exclaiming, “Too… too strong! That golden crescent moon… so handsome!”
Even the few students who had been relatively calm were now shocked.