Webs of Intrigue

(I got carried away writing and just wrote a whole 4400-word chapter.)

The 3- Star Martial Arts Hall "Physical Rehabilitation Fitness Center lv1" has returned to its usual tranquility. In the distant Third Administrative Star Region, the middle-aged man who was dozing in the rocking chair felt a jolt in his wrist. He looked up and his eyebrows twitched.

"Challenge successful. Did you see the two fighting techniques I left behind? You'll probably give up in the next second... Who would actually believe the 100% simulation requirements of the Fantasy Zone? Yawn~~ I'm sleepy, going back to sleep."

After talking to himself, the man leaned back in his rocking chair and dozed off again, the artificial sunlight still bright.

The Luo Saihu man codenamed "Gorilla" looked at the unremarkable-looking boy who had suddenly appeared in front of him. This face seemed to be the default character face for Battle. net characters.

Because the virtual pods in the training center only provide automatic body matching, and do not fully simulate faces, this is a form of protection for the students of this academy.

"Hehe, I'm the challenger, nice to meet you."

The Luo Saihu still had a grin on his face. The military's message was clear: give these guys a little push, and he was hesitating about how many rounds to finish the fight.

It's been a long time since I've interacted with students, especially freshmen.

With a look of reminiscence in his eyes, the burly man clenched his fists together.

Normally, the students here would reciprocate with gifts, but...

Mu Fan looked at the burly man opposite him with a strange expression. The man opened and closed his mouth a few times, but a bunch of unintelligible words came out.

"Sorry, I don't understand what you're saying."

Mu Fan shook his head. Right now, his mind was focused on that peculiar 3- Star Martial Arts Hall, so he wanted to finish this battle quickly.

Mu Fan didn't even know what the definition of "chaotic battle" was, but that didn't affect his fighting spirit.

We will give it our all in any situation!

Countdown 3, 2, 1, start!

The Luo Saihu slowly took his first step, his movements unhurried and deliberate, like a heavy armored vehicle slowly starting up.

That momentum?

Mu Fan seemed to realize that the guy opposite him was not someone to be trifled with, so he steadied himself with a few breaths and locked his eyes on the other person.

Its size is almost twice my size, so I'll test its strength first.

With a single, probing strike, Mu Fan moved with incredible speed. In his previous encounters with those opponents, his punch, delivered with the power of level 18, was simply too much for them to handle.

But when Mu Fan's fist was within half a meter of his opponent, he saw the burly man casually block with his arm, which was positioned directly in the direction of his attack.

He landed a heavy punch on his opponent's arm.

However, the thick, industrial-mechanical-like arm did not move at all, Mu Fan even saw a smile on the big guy's face.

Tough nut to crack!

No, this little guy is unknown, so his strength is definitely insufficient.

"The strength is a bit lacking."

The Luo Saihu spoke, but what Mu Fan heard was a string of gibberish.

Mu Fan ignored him and, in the blink of an eye, prepared to use the move he had just learned to catch his opponent off guard.

Charging up...

Chaotic Arrow Strike!

When he saw the kid charging forward again, the Luo Saihu his arms together, like a door blocking his way.

Seeing his opponent's driving, Mu Fan's eyes were now filled with coldness as he head-on broke through their defenses.

The muscles in my arms began to tremble and quiver!

One second... twenty-eight punches.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! The violent collisions were deafening as the two sides made contact.

After delivering a final, powerful punch that knocked the Luo Saihu back three steps, the burly man stretched out his arm to grab back but missed. He saw that Mu Fan had already jumped away.

This kid is incredibly cunning! What kind of move is that?

Moreover, the shockwave from that force just now was a sign of Level 20 power.

Meanwhile, Mu Fan looked surprised. All twenty-eight punches had landed on his opponent's arm, but he had only managed to knock his opponent back three steps.

Although there was no verbal response, the Luo Saihu man saw the shock in Mu Fan's eyes and chuckled, "You're too thin."

Unfortunately, it was like casting pearls before swine; in a hidden space, a sinister metal sphere was watching them intently.

Due to Hei's deliberate modifications, Mu Fan was destined to only hear the language of a small tribe from an Beyond Domain Star River.

We can't let Mu Fan find out that he's getting special treatment, otherwise the great Lord Black will definitely drag him out.

If this trick doesn't work, then let's try another one!

Mu Fan stood up straight, recalling the movements of the black illusion just now. He flicked his arm back slightly, and with a whoosh, Mu Fan's figure turned into a blur.

Rapid advance!

At this moment, Mu Fan unleashed all his power in his legs.

Level 21 Strength!

This propelled Mu Fan's figure like a cannonball.

The Luo Saihu reacted incredibly quickly, swinging his arm back and then slamming it down hard.

If this attack lands, Mu Fan will likely be severely injured immediately. If it hits his head, it will be an instant kill, without a doubt!

Mu Fan's mind was filled with the actions of the black illusion from before.

I haven't watched many video tutorials, so I can only try to recall them for now.

With his exceptional combat memory, Mu Fan began to continuously adjust the frequency of muscle tremors in his arms.

You only get one chance!

That terrifyingly heavy punch slammed down.

Right now.

At this moment, the body's reaction speed has surpassed visual perception.

The elbow suddenly bends and straightens, the middle finger of the fist protrudes, and it strikes a dent in the opponent's elbow.

Positive Ion Direct Strike!

The location where the ulnar nerves converge, Xiaohai Acupoint —this position was perfectly replicated by Mu Fan.

The Luo Saihu's arm suddenly went numb, his attack was halted, and then he saw the kid rush into his arms.

So she wrapped her arms around him, trying to wrap them around her.

But Mu Fan lowered his head and slipped behind him, brushing against his arm.

Before the Luo Saihu could turn around, Mu Fan attempted to lunge and pull back like the shadowy figure.

But the tearing pain emanating from his bones and muscles made Mu Fan realize just how abnormal this fighting technique was.

Besides the bizarre names, there are also abnormal physical requirements.

As Mu Fan gritted his teeth, the arm finally landed on the back of the Luo Saihu's neck. Due to his height, Mu Fan had to change direction and leap into the air.

At this moment, the Luo Saihu man turned around and stared directly at Mu Fan.

Without flinching or dodging, she watched as Mu Fan placed his hand on her neck and then pulled her hard.

Mu Fan gritted his teeth, thinking, "This fighting technique mustn't disappoint me!"

Cervical Vertebra Physiotherapy!

With a violent urge, Mu Fan suddenly closed his eyes and then slammed his head hard against the wall.

At that moment, he didn't see the astonishment in the Luo Saihu's eyes.

Who exactly is this kid?

What kind of fighting techniques are these?!

His initial tentative punches were like those of a normal person, but the moves he used afterward were completely unfamiliar to him.

Poor Mu Fan had no idea that these moves he learned were completely fabricated, imaginary martial arts he had been tricked into learning from the Fantasy Fighting Zone.

When his mind collided with his opponent's forehead.

A flurry of stars flashed through Mu Fan's mind...

I feel so dizzy.

I even heard a cracking sound from my cervical spine.

I've read through the second martial arts manual, and the instruction says that the highest level you can achieve is five consecutive impacts.

So Mu Fan gritted his teeth and continued smashing.

Even the Luo Saihu known as Captain Gorilla was bewildered this time.

This kid's forehead is hard!

Why the hell won't you let go?

The usually amiable Luo Saihu man finally got angry. What kind of messed up fighting style is this?

So when Mu Fan rammed his head into him for the fourth time, the Luo Saihu gritted his teeth.

I'll fight you to the death!

Bang!

The head, which was a size larger than Mu Fan's, tilted back dramatically and then popped out.

Mu Fan's vision went black as he was thrown back and landed on the ground.

Hiss~ Aww~~ Aww~

Mu Fan rubbed his forehead, his eyes brimming with tears.

This fighting style is so misleading!

This is a classic case of hurting the enemy eight hundred while injuring yourself a thousand!

Poor Mu Fan completely forgot that the instructions emphasized the need for extensive training before he could proceed.

The Luo Saihu, who was suffering from a mild concussion, rubbed his head and looked at Mu Fan on the ground, feeling furious.

We need to check which student is number 91 later; what kind of nonsense are these random moves?

but...

It's incredibly effective!

If the wolf and the deer saw that their captain could be knocked dizzy, they would be shocked.

This is none other than Captain Gorilla, known as the Iron Gate Heavy Shield.

They once suspected that the captain's muscles were made of metal fibers.

Now, a mere kid has managed to turn things up like this.

Mu Fan rubbed his head and stood up, grimacing.

Oh no, is this giant on the other side somehow invincible?

Mu Fan decided to use his most powerful move— Crescent Wind Remnant.

Whew~

With a breath, Mu Fan's aura changed, and then he stepped out with his left foot and followed with his right.

He unleashed his full power at Level 21, causing the ground to tremble with each stomp.

Just as he was about to reach the Luo Saihu, his body suddenly bent, and then his legs did an exaggerated 180° inverted position.

A chilling aura exploded out!

The next second, the opponent will be hit by Mu Fan's super strong blow.

This is finally getting interesting, but that's all for now.

With admiration in his eyes, the Luo Saihu said it was time to end this impromptu addition.

Who is this kid? I'll have to ask him properly when I get back.

I spoke to him repeatedly but he didn't respond at all.

That's incredibly rude.

"Drink it!"

Mu Fan only saw the burly man opposite him roar to the sky. Just as Mu Fan finally delivered the Crescent Wind Remnant kick, the burly man clasped his hands together and crossed his arms.

He turned around and paused for less than 0.1 seconds. The next second, Mu Fan saw the giant swing his arms out as if they were carrying tens of tons of heavy hammers.

Instead of facing him, she spun around in place.

It's like spinning in place, like throwing a hammer.

Whew~

Whew~

Whew~

In less than half a second, a hurricane carrying a terrifying sense of oppression formed.

When Mu Fan gritted his teeth and finally slashed through the air with one leg, a pair of thick and terrifying arms suddenly emerged from the hurricane that the afterimage had transformed into. The violent aura made Mu Fan feel as if he were facing the bald Ruan Xiongfeng!

Wheel Cannon Heavy Artillery - 24!

Boom!

The sudden, powerful punches from both hands collided with his right leg.

Then Mu Fan experienced for the first time what it meant to be...

Completely crushing everything in its path!

It felt like being hit hard by a speeding train.

He could feel his leg just kicking the front of the car and leaving a dent, before it fractured and shattered from the sole of his foot down...

Bang!

The corpse, its body now reduced to half its original size, fell to the ground.

Mu Fan's health bar was instantly reduced to zero.

Meanwhile, the burly man codenamed "Gorilla" stared in shock at his right arm, which was now bent abnormally, still in a swinging, smashing motion.

This means my right forearm... is fractured!

He, the captain of the Tiger Hunting Squad, Special Warfare Soldier King with a level 24 physique— Luo Jianjin, actually had his hand bone broken by a rookie.

But Mu Fan can't see this scene at all right now...

He was teleported directly back to the plaza of the Fantasy Fighting Zone. Looking at the still bustling crowd around him, Mu Fan looked down at his hands.

What just happened?

The challenge failed, but there was no notification that the Martial Arts Hall had been occupied.

Unbeknownst to him, Luo Jianjin had already pushed open the hatch and walked towards the Optical Brain room.

He wanted to ask Lin Hao who this kid in training pod number 91 was.

The continuous Cervical Vertebra Physiotherapy by Mu Fan had caused massive damage to Luo Jianjin's head.

In the Optical Brain lab, watching the dots representing each student on the monitoring screen go out one by one, a slight smile appeared on his lips.

It seems that the appearance of the Special Operations Squad represents a crushing defeat for these trainees.

Suddenly the door to the server room was pushed open forcefully.

"Major!"

Um?

Lin Hao turned around with displeasure, but upon seeing the Luo Jianjin, who resembled a humanoid mecha, his displeasure vanished. "What's wrong, Captain Luo?"

"Who was that kid I was fighting? Number 0091."

"Number 91? Mu Fan, he's Core Student of this year's cohort. What's wrong? I saw you took care of him quickly. Do you have any questions?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Jianjin wanted to rub his head, but then he realized that this was reality and everything was alright.

"Mu Fan... is that the kid who can eat a lot, run fast, and carry Vulcan Cannon?"

"Yes, didn't you already book him in advance? What's wrong?"

Lin Hao looked at the giant captain with suspicion.

"Oh, it's nothing. This kid is great, he has a lot of tricks up his sleeve. I feel like we're going to win first place in the military region competition."

Oh, they're one of our own!

Luo Jianjin smacked his lips, suddenly blurted out a sentence, and then burst into laughter.

The Savage Planet recruit comprehensive combat competition at the end of the month?

What did Mu Fan do this time to make Captain Luo so happy?

Lin Hao wondered.

At this moment, several people are sitting in a tea room at the No. 7 Mountain Villa in Blue Moon Bay, Zhongjing City.

The air was filled with the fragrance of cigarette smoke. A woman with an alluring face, dressed in a maid outfit, was making tea with her head down. Her beautiful figure was partially revealed by the deliberately revealing maid outfit, but the woman's face was full of smiles, as if she didn't care about her exposure.

After the woman handed him the teacup, the young man, dressed in simple home clothes, first drank the tea in one gulp, and then pulled her into his arms.

The man opposite, dressed in an elegant plaid shirt, couldn't help but pick up his teacup, take a sip, and then chuckle, "Brother Gaoling, you really know how to enjoy life. The women of the Jigu Race truly live up to their reputation."

The man opposite him laughed and said, "If Young Master Tang is interested, why not give this woman to you?"

"Forget it, my father wouldn't allow me to waste my time on frivolous pursuits. Alright, let's get down to business. Did you call me here today for a specific purpose?"

"Well, first I received a letter, but I'll talk about it later. What I wanted to say was..."

"... I found out about that kid." Gao Lingze's pale face was full of hatred. His hand Lieutenant General pinched the woman's arm in his arms, leaving a bruise. "Mu Fan, 17 years old, Core Student of the Dingchuan Academy this year, born on Luoqie Star, a planet closest to the Gador Empire, a poor person."

"Oh, the poor." Tang Nashiu an eyebrow and continued sipping his tea.

"His previous record is very simple: he was a scavenger from the slums, then got in touch with the Luoqie Star Fuwen Conglomerate and went to Zicui Star, where he was Dingchuan Academy as the third-ranked student through special admissions." Gao Lingze's tone was icy, and he tapped rhythmically on the tea table with his other hand, but his voice made the woman in his arms tremble.

"Fuwen... Mu Fan... Dingchuan..."

"The clues match, and the Dingchuan Special Training Unit cannot infiltrate for the time being, but they will have a fixed day off on weekends." Tang Nashiu finally said something that formally got to the point.

"Hehe... This time, I'm going to torture him to death." The Jigu Race woman let out a low moan, leaving five bright red finger marks on her arm.

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