Forfeiting the Competition to Avoid Battle? Fang Ping's Obsession! (Seeking Follow-up)

Earth Cave, The expressions of Feng, King Gen, and King Ming were as heavy as molten lead!

"The Sky Screen might disrupt all of our plans!"

Feng's eyes were sharp, cold as ice!

If the Sky Screen were to expose the Future Human King, what the Future Human King would want most would be to become a Peak, or even a powerhouse capable of suppressing the Three Realms!

At the same time, the Sky Screen also granted the Future Human King a realm sufficient to suppress the Three Realms; what then would become of "conspirators" like them?!

In that scenario, they would surely die, inevitably liquidated and crushed to death by the Future Human King!

They had originally thought that the Sky Screen exposing the Human Realm's Heavenly Prides first was more beneficial than harmful, allowing them to target and strangle the most potential-filled human martial artists in advance.

Unexpectedly, the harm outweighed the benefits!

A hundred years of martial arts experience, future martial arts insights...

Now, once the Rank-1 martial artists on the Human Heavenly Pride Ranking fully absorbed the rewards from the Sky Screen, their strength would be no less than the martial artists under their command who had deliberately suppressed their own realms!

While a hundred years of martial arts experience seemed little to ancient powerhouses like them, it was certainly not insignificant for the human race!

Especially since the Sky Screen was highly likely to continue instilling cultivation into certain Heavenly Pride martial artists, accelerating their growth!

"We cannot wait any longer; we must convene the Three Realms Martial Arts Tournament immediately to slaughter the human Heavenly Pride martial artists!"

"Otherwise, once they have been instilled with cultivation by the Sky Screen, the Three Realms will surely be in imminent danger!"

King Gan frowned: "Will the human race agree to participate in the Three Realms Martial Arts Tournament ahead of schedule?"

King Ming sneered: "King Gan worries too much."

"Martial King and Heaven Suppressing King are surely even more worried than we are about the Future Human King being exposed!"

"Sacrificing the pawn to save the chariot has always been a tradition of the human race."

"The human powerhouses must also want to have them participate in the Three Realms Martial Arts Tournament before the Sky Screen exposes the identities of the Future Human King and the other Heavenly Pride martial artists, fishing in troubled waters!"

"With these human martial artists already on the Heavenly Pride Ranking acting as cover, standing at the front to draw fire, the possibility of the remaining human martial artists suffering a devastating blow will decrease."

"Sacrificing the already exposed Heavenly Pride martial artists to preserve the remaining unexposed ones!"

"This must also be the intention of the human powerhouses!"

"The martial artists currently on the Human Heavenly Pride Ranking surely haven't fully absorbed the martial arts experience rewarded by the Sky Screen yet."

"But the martial artists under our command are true elites, existences invincible within their own ranks!"

"If they fight now, the human martial artists will surely have no way back!"

"If we wait until the human Heavenly Pride martial artists have fully absorbed the Sky Screen's rewards, the martial artists under our command probably won't fare so well!"

King Xun's voice was chilling: "Then we shall once again coerce and lure the human powerhouses into having the human race participate in the Three Realms Martial Arts Tournament early!"

"If the human race is determined not to participate early, we must also rearrange everything."

"Even if it means having our subordinates self-destruct, we must succeed in annihilating the participating human martial artists!"

"Agreed!"

Feng's eyes turned cold: "We must never give the human race too much time to develop!"

"Otherwise, the only ones destroyed will be ourselves!"

Human Realm, Capital Base, Fang Ping, Wang Jinyang, Qin Fengqing, Li Hansong, Fu Changding, Zhao Lei, Chen Jiasheng, Han Xu, Ling Yiyi, and the others were all dumbfounded, shocked beyond measure!

"Zhao Xuemei is already Rank-4!?"

"A mid-rank martial artist... she could probably take on at least 10 of me by herself now!"

"Not that few."

"Zhao Xuemei has truly taken off this time!"

Fang Ping sighed with emotion.

His junior sister was about to become the number one person in Magic Martial University!

Rank-4 in her freshman year, Rank-7 in her sophomore year, and a Peak by graduation!

She had truly been reborn, riding the wind to soar!

"Zhao Xuemei's greatest obsession at this moment was to become a mid-rank martial artist, so what is my obsession?"

Fang Ping pondered.

What was his obsession?

To become a martial artist!

To become a powerhouse!

But just how strong was considered a powerhouse?

Peak?

Peak experts, the guardian deities of humanity, the supreme powerhouses!

Yet, even after Zhang Tao and Li Zhen attained the Peak, they could only watch helplessly as their friends and family died in the Earth Cave.

Is the Heaven Suppressing King strong?

Very strong!

But even the Heaven Suppressing King, having guarded the Human Realm for a thousand years, dared not act recklessly to wipe out the Earth Cave.

Fang Ping remembered that in the beginning, he only wanted to become a martial artist, start a company, and make a fortune!

He felt that even if the sky fell, there would be Grandmasters to hold it up.

Fang Ping previously only wanted to steadily advance to Rank-2, Rank-3, and all the way to Grandmaster.

But the current situation absolutely did not allow him to do so.

He was the Future Human King; did he seem obligated to shoulder the heavy responsibilities belonging to a Human King?

Fang Ping suddenly felt like he couldn't catch his breath.

He only wanted to protect his small family.

But the Sky Screen exposed everything; Fu Changding, Zhao Lei, Zhao Xuemei, and even familiar people like Wang Jinyang could potentially die in the Earth Cave because of their connection to him... could he remain indifferent?

Pressure, rushing toward him!

"Hiss, she's already surpassed me?"

Qin Fengqing felt a toothache. Both were at the first-honing stage, yet Zhao Xuemei, a freshman, had actually surpassed him, a junior!

Is there any justice left?!

Ling Yiyi gritted her teeth, feeling extremely envious!

A Rank-1 martial artist becoming a Rank-4 martial artist in an instant was simply outrageous!

Wang Jinyang sighed with emotion; he had endured quite a bit of hardship to break through to Rank-4.

The Sky Screen was truly bizarre!

However, becoming a mid-rank martial artist had more disadvantages than advantages for Zhao Xuemei.

One had to enter the Earth Cave after Rank-3, and if Zhao Xuemei went down now, she would inevitably face a life-or-death crisis!

Although she had the secret realm rewarded by the Sky Screen, once the great war in the Magic City Earth Cave broke out, how could she, as a mid-rank prideful martial artist, avoid the battle?

"If only she were a student of Southern Martial University!"

Wang Jinyang sighed softly.

Although he envied Zhao Xuemei, he felt more of a sense of mutual sympathy for those like him, as well as deep concern.

Because Zhao Xuemei's realm had been suddenly elevated by the Sky Screen's reward, would the Earth Cave assume that other human prideful martial artists who hadn't made the list might also be rewarded with realm increases?

If so, the Earth Cave would likely become even more frantic and intensify their targeting of those human martial artists participating in the Three Realms Martial Arts Exchange Tournament.

They were about to face an incredibly brutal slaughter!

Wang Jinyang's heart turned cold!

"Martial artists must fight; it is a crisis, but also an opportunity!"

If they survived this slaughter, the resources and benefits they would obtain would be incredibly bountiful!

The martial artists from forces like the Earth Cave and Heaven Beyond Heaven surely carried good things on them.

Killing them and looting their corpses would be enough for him to make a fortune!

Li Hansong, Yao Chengjun, and the others thought exactly the same thing as Wang Jinyang.

This Three Realms Martial Arts Tournament was fraught with crises, but once they killed the enemy and successfully survived, they could also obtain many precious resources!

With these resources, they could grow rapidly.

Slaughter—they did not fear it!

In the conference room, Zhang Tao, Li Zhen, and Nan Yunyue were quite surprised by the Sky Screen's reward of directly elevating Zhao Xuemei's realm!

Previously, the Sky Screen had rewarded realm increases, but it was mostly by rewarding vitality, physical strength, and the like.

But this time, it had directly elevated Zhao Xuemei's realm!

This meant that if the obsession of the prideful martial artists on the list was to improve their realm, the Sky Screen would very likely directly elevate their realm!

Someone might even become a Peak expert on the spot!

This was a good thing, but the Earth Cave, Heaven Beyond Heaven, the various malicious powerhouses of the Three Realms, the Human Emperor, and the Seed would inevitably be even more desperate to eradicate the prideful martial artists of humanity!

The Three Realms Martial Arts Tournament would usher in an even more cruel bloodbath!

The Human Emperor, King Ming, and others might even use coercion and inducement to force them to participate in the slaughter of the Three Realms Martial Arts Tournament before the Sky Screen finished exposing the Human Realm's Heavenly Pride Ranking!

Li Zhen's expression was grim: "King Ming must be afraid that the human prideful martial artists will fully absorb the martial arts experience rewarded by the Sky Screen, or even instantly improve their cultivation."

"The Earth Cave and the forces behind them will definitely move up the date of the Three Realms Martial Arts Tournament!"

"Moving it up isn't necessarily a bad thing."

Nan Yunyue said in a deep voice, "If we wait until the identity of the Future Human King is exposed by the Sky Screen before we compete, the pressure on us will become even greater."

"The Earth Cave will also become even more frantic!"

Zhang Tao's gaze turned cold. After pondering for a moment, he spoke, "Regardless of whether it is moved up, while we still have time, the selection of participants needs to be adjusted."

"Furthermore, we must further strengthen their capabilities!"

"The Earth Cave, Heaven Beyond Heaven, and other forces must have made full preparations to exterminate our human martial artists.

We must never lower our guard; we must consider the worst-case scenarios and the most shameless tactics they might employ!"

Li Zhen and Nan Yunyue nodded.

At this moment, seven people had already ascended the Three Realms Heavenly Pride Ranking: Human Realm List, and two others had a high probability of making the list—both of whom were Rank-1 martial artists.

Zhang Xuan, Zhao Lei, Fu Changding, and Chen Jiasheng were on the list, already becoming thorns in the side of the Earth Cave.

Han Xu and Fang Ping were also expected to make the list.

By this count, six out of the exchange team of Rank-1 martial artists were ranked Heavenly Pride martial artists; letting all six of them compete was simply too dangerous!

At this very moment, Zhang Tao was already leaning toward not letting Fang Ping compete.

After all, Fang Ping was currently only a Rank-1 martial artist!

In previous years, most university students at Rank-1 did not engage in life-or-death combat; it was only at Rank-3 that they would go on large-scale missions and experience real bloodshed.

However, many martial artists in the Military Department engaged in combat in the Earth Cave even at Rank-1, or even before they were official martial artists.

Zhang Tao thought for a while and said, "Let the battle-hardened martial artists from the Military Department fight them; whoever loses stays behind!"

If they were truly inferior in skill, going would be no different than seeking death; it would be better to stay behind and wait until they had developed further before fighting the enemy.

Fang Ping, Fu Changding, and the others had not fought many times, and their practical combat ability was not yet comparable to the battle-hardened martial artists of the Military Department.

Zhang Tao was not worried about Wang Jinyang, however.

Wang Jinyang was a Heavenly Pride martial artist who had fought his way up; he was practically invincible within the same rank.

If Wang Jinyang went to compete, he would not be the one to die.

Li Zhen and Nan Yunyue shared Zhang Tao's view.

During the previous selection, they had actually considered certain ratios; otherwise, the Military Department martial artists would likely have occupied the majority of the low-rank spots.

Of course, Zhao Lei, Fu Changding, and Fang Ping had naturally defeated some Military Department martial artists to be selected for the exchange team.

But they had not defeated the most elite Military Department martial artists, and there had been an element of luck in their selection.

Now, for the sake of their safety, they had no choice but to have Fang Ping and the others fight the top-tier Military Department martial artists once more.

Whoever could not hold their own would be withdrawn.

With the plan finalized, Zhang Tao, Li Zhen, and Nan Yunyue made the arrangements immediately.

The Capital Base was buzzing with discussion.

But after the discussion, no one felt any resentment toward the arrangements made by Zhang Tao and the others.

In the struggle of martial arts, the strong naturally take the lead.

If they were defeated, losing to their own people meant they would at least survive, whereas losing to the martial artists of the Earth Cave or Heaven Beyond Heaven meant certain death!

Zhao Lei and Fu Changding looked at each other, feeling very confident!

They had received rewards from the Sky Screen, and although they hadn't fully absorbed them, their insights into combat techniques and fighting had improved; they wouldn't necessarily lose!

Fang Ping felt a sense of urgency; he wanted to continue competing, but he also feared death.

Although he had killed some people and seen blood in recent days, who didn't fear death?

But since he was already standing here, how could he retreat?

If he avoided the fight this time, could he continue to avoid it next time?

Cowardice in the face of battle had too great an impact on a martial artist.

"The one who dies will not be me!"

Fang Ping's eyes narrowed. He had the system to restore his vitality, and his combat ability was not weak; he could exhaust his opponents to death!

In these few days, he had accumulated a great deal of wealth points, enough to last him through the Three Realms Martial Arts Exchange Tournament.

He was a man who cherished his life too much.

But if someone wanted his life, he could only fight back.

As long as he killed the opponent, the opponent would naturally be unable to take his life!

"Whoever wants me dead, I will make them die first!"

The Capital Base was in the midst of intense preparations for the selection challenge, and the golden characters on the Sky Screen began to change.

[Three Realms Heavenly Pride Ranking · Human Realm List, 13th Place: Capital Martial University, Han Xu!]

"Hahahaha, it's finally Capital Martial University's turn!"

"Han Xu of Jingwu! A single person can suppress the entire group of prodigy martial artists from Magic Martial University!"

"Jingwu is invincible! Jingwu is the number one elite university!"

"Han Xu, the top scorer of the national martial arts entrance exam!"

"Hiss, Han Xu's ranking is actually higher than Demon Butcher Zhao Xuemei's? This is an unofficial ranking!"

"..."

The powerhouses of Jingwu were overjoyed to see their student climb the Heavenly Pride Ranking and suppress the prodigies of Magic Martial University, securing the thirteenth spot!

But after the joy came heavy concern.

"Han Xu is ranked thirteenth on the Human Realm Heavenly Pride Ranking; the Earth Cave and other forces will surely mark him as a primary target for assassination.

Should we recall Han Xu, have him forfeit, and not participate in the Three Realms Martial Arts Tournament?"

"Jingwu is not lacking in resources!"

"As long as the green hills remain, there is no need to worry about firewood. If Han Xu does not die, he will surely become the pillar of Jingwu in the future and become a Peak powerhouse. We absolutely cannot let him fall at this moment!"

"We still need to ask for Han Xu's own opinion."

"Absolutely not! Young people are hot-headed; as the leaders of Jingwu, it is enough for us to make the decision for our students.

Immediately order Han Xu to forfeit and return to Jingwu!"

"Martial artists must compete; making him forfeit now is equivalent to ruining him. I do not agree with forfeiting!"

"Magic Martial University didn't make Zhao Lei and the others forfeit, and Donglin Martial University didn't make their top prodigy Chen Jiasheng forfeit either.

If we, Jingwu, force Han Xu to forfeit, we will lose all face!"

"..."

In the Capital Base, Han Xu was unaware of the intense discussion happening at Jingwu because of him.

He had just stepped down from the arena.

"Although I exposed my Sword Hidden in Spear, at least I won!"

Han Xu revealed a smile, looking at the Sky Screen with immense anticipation.

At this stage, his actual combat experience was indeed not as strong as the military martial artists', and he hoped the Sky Screen would reward him with martial arts experience.

He was well aware of the crises and dangers of the Three Realms Martial Arts Tournament.

But martial artists must compete; since he had the strength to participate, there was no reason to give up!

Fang Ping, Fu Changding, and the others had also watched Han Xu's recent combat.

Fu Changding's expression was uncertain—Sword Hidden in Spear!

Fang Ping was somewhat surprised by Han Xu's strength.

Although Han Xu had caught his opponent off guard, he was an incredibly formidable existence within the First Grade, almost capable of being invincible among his peers.

"Hiss, is this the prodigy who achieved Triple Bone Honing? Truly impressive!" someone exclaimed.

"Magic Martial University's Fang Ping is also a Triple Bone Honing martial artist. I wonder who is stronger between him and Han Xu!"

"It must be Han Xu!"

"It will be Fang Ping's turn to go on stage soon. I'm really looking forward to his performance!"

[Han Xu, currently First Grade, proud and brave, inwardly refined and intelligent, somewhat reserved. Excellent family background, superb talent, a martial artist who achieved Triple Bone Honing.

In this era of the Human Realm where prodigies emerge, Han Xu relied on his Triple Bone Honing talent and tenacious perseverance to first become the top scorer of the national martial arts entrance exam.

While at the Fourth Grade, he served as the president of the Capital Martial University Martial Arts Club. Although Han Xu was not as strong as the prodigies of Magic Martial University at the time, he never stopped striving.

Influenced and warned by the Future Human King, Han Xu was convinced by him, recognized his status as the leader of the younger generation, and began to chase after them with all his might!

Without the abundant resources of the Magic Martial University prodigies, he became the first prodigy of the new generation of non-resurrected martial artists to break through to the Eighth Grade!

Later, he surpassed Chen Yunxi, Zhao Xuemei, Chen Jiasheng, and other prodigy martial artists, attaining the realm of Emperor Venerable before the Three Realms War.

Upon first attaining the Emperor Venerable realm, Han Xu fought three opponents alone and, joining forces with Jingwu's Ling Yiyi, slew three Emperor Venerables!

In the end, he burned his Great Dao to fulfill Martial King Zhang Tao.]

[Evaluation: Inwardly refined yet brave, superb talent, excellent character—a well-deserved prodigy martial artist!]

[Basic Reward: Unimpeded Great Dao, Transcending the Three Realms.

Advanced Reward: Future martial arts experience, Ninth Grade resources, special divine weapon spear-sword.]

"So Han Xu is a reserved guy!"

"Triple Bone Honing, national martial arts top scorer! Han Xu is truly incredibly strong!"

"I didn't expect Han Xu to be able to surpass the Demon Butcher and the others to attain the Emperor Venerable realm. Awesome!"

"Hahahaha, with Han Xu, Jingwu is set to suppress all the other martial arts universities!"

"Hiss, is that violent maniac Ling Yiyi actually going to make the list too?!"

"It's over, Jingwu is about to become the domain of violent maniacs!"

"..."

In the Capital Base, Han Xu's face darkened slightly. How did he become a closeted pervert?

This is slander!

Fu Changding couldn't help but chuckle twice.

He truly hadn't expected that Han Xu, who looked so cold and aloof, was actually a closeted pervert with a hidden side!

"I knew this lady would be on the Heavenly Pride Ranking!"

Ling Yiyi held her head high and puffed out her chest, snorting delicately, "This lady is the number one genius of Jingwu!

And the future strongest powerhouse of Jingwu!"

While the Sky Screen was exposing them, the selection tournament in the Capital Base continued.

Soon, it was Fang Ping and Zhang Xuan's turn to step onto the stage and challenge the martial artists from the Military Department!

The winners would continue their expedition!

The losers would return to their schools immediately!

Seeking follows, seeking everything, seeking monthly tickets, thank you all.

The first climax is coming right up!

Zhang Tao, Wang Jinyang, and Fang Ping are about to go on a killing spree, one after another being exposed!