At ten at night, Liang Yifan woke up from his deep sleep. He felt that the weakness in his body had been relieved.
"Empress Luo's Heavenly Dark Force is indeed long-lasting and difficult to remove …" He shook his head with a wry smile. He rubbed his stomach and heard rumbling sounds.
In an instant, his appetite surged as one thing after another appeared in his mind.
Seafood fried rice … pan-fried cod … rosemary lamb chops … Hexi special barbecue … Lump soup … Secret Big Plate Chicken …
These were not his random imagination. They came from the suite's menu, which was available twenty-four hours a day. On the first day he checked in, Liang Yifan had flipped through it several times in high spirits.
Saliva secreted crazily as he completely forgot about his physical discomfort. He got out of bed and flipped through the menu. After studying it for two minutes, he picked up the phone and called the hotel's corresponding department.
After doing all this, he unlocked his phone and called his wife back with a smile. Before he could say anything, a vague and tender voice came from the other end.
"Miss Daddy?" A few creases appeared at the corner of his eyes. His tone was gentle and relaxed.
Soon, the call turned into a video call. The video call was filled with laughter. If not for the waiter knocking on the door to deliver the food, Liang Yifan might have forgotten about his hunger.
After a long chat, he put down his phone and came to the dining table. At times, he waved his knife, fork, chopsticks, and spoon. He finished all the food on the table.
Hmm, the lamb chops are tender and juicy … The onion in the seafood fried rice is just right. It's a masterpiece … Liang Yifan rubbed his stomach and leaned back in his seat. He savored the aftertaste with satisfaction.
After pausing for a while, he slowly got up and came to the floor-to-ceiling window. He looked at the brightly lit skyscrapers.
His lips curled into a smile as he imagined the life behind those windows under those lights.
Hmm, it's most likely a family sitting around watching television. Perhaps there are cut fruits and snacks that the children like. The husband doesn't like the program, but he still sits there and plays with his phone. Occasionally, he would say a few words and laugh …
There's a faint singing voice. It seems to be someone who likes rock …
The curtains are drawn, and only a little yellow light comes in … Is he planning to sleep so early? Is he a warrior like us?
As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Liang Yifan was enjoying himself leisurely and contented.
After looking at it for a while, he sat in front of his desk, opened his laptop, and pulled up the photos he had taken in the past few days. There was the desolation of the Gobi Desert, the red of the sunset, the strange weathered rocks, and the magnificent scenery that was different from other places.
"Looks like my standard hasn't deteriorated." Liang Yifan chuckled to himself as he admired his work one by one.
Suddenly, he slapped his forehead.
"Oh right, we still need to photoshop a group photo."
Therefore, he opened the software and photoshopped the family of three onto the beautiful sunset, pretending that they had been there together.
When the child is a little older, there will be a real version … Liang Yifan slid his finger across the screen, deep in thought.
After photoshopping this picture, he was still in high spirits and did it again. Not only was the background photo different, but he also added the parents of both parties.
Again and again, in the end, even his close relatives and friends were included in the picture. The picture was so crowded that it looked like a class photo. There was almost nothing special about it.
"Haha." Liang Yifan laughed out loud. He looked very happy, as though he didn't care about the quarterfinals the night after tomorrow.
After doing all this, he was about to turn off the computer when he saw an email from the data editor of Xinghai Club.
"Lou Cheng's last 30 battles."
"So punctual." Liang Yifan clicked on it and downloaded the document to read the detailed analysis of different consultants.
While doing this, he was still in high spirits, just like before.
…
Liang Yifan, a gentle, optimistic, steady person, and a person full of passion for life … The next morning, Lou Cheng, who had finished his morning exercise, threw himself into the busy and serious preparation for the competition. For the time being, he mainly looked at the information and videos. In the afternoon, he would do targeted deliberations. The next day, he would do actual combat practice to fill in the gaps.
After reading the evaluation of Liang Yifan from various martial arts factions, news media, and fans, he had a deeper understanding of this late-bloomer Mighty One. He was no longer limited to the surface.
Perhaps it was because of his love for his family and his love for life that he would never be defeated by setbacks. That was why he wouldn't feel dejected and depressed when he achieved nothing. That was why he wouldn't continue to practice martial arts enthusiastically even after he was over 30 years old. In the end, he broke through the long-held iron rule and broke through the limits to reach Physical Invulnerability.
This was partly because of his natural talent for mental strength, but also because of his attitude!
His story also encouraged batches of martial artists after him. If it weren't for him, Xin Xiaoyue and the rest wouldn't be where they were now.
Lou Cheng sighed as he read the information. His respect for Liang Yifan grew.
He was once his role model!
…
Another day passed. At 7: 30 pm, the Warrior Sage Battle quarter-finals officially began at Hexi Jiuwen Gymnasium.
In the first round, it was a battle of swords and sabers. God-Slaying Saber Lu Yongyuan fully displayed his passive talent of becoming stronger against stronger opponents. He pushed his saber techniques to a level that left Lou Cheng speechless. He almost thought that he was possessed by Dragon King or Warrior Sage. In the end, he defeated King of Swords Wu Qiao with a single move and advanced to the quarter-finals.
Ever since he mastered his saber techniques and opened up a path for himself, his strength was obvious to all. However, he still had a habit of failing miserably. It was said that there was an online poll of Inhuman Martial Artists that unanimously agreed that Lu Yongyuan was the super-class opponent they wanted to meet the most.
In the second round, Living Buddha Shi Shan and Kirin Dong Baxian performed a Battle of Light. One was benevolent, while the other was dazzling. They performed better than the special effects in movies. The audience was prepared for this. They took out their sunglasses and put them on, so their vision wasn't affected.
Compared to Dong Baxian, Shi Shan didn't have an obvious advantage in terms of mental strength. He was suppressed by his opponent in terms of physical combat. Furthermore, he was injured by The Clown, so he had no choice but to lose. This allowed the two title experts, who had grudges against each other, to advance to the top four at the same time.
This made many VIPs sigh about the "return of order." Because there was no suspense in the battle between Dragon King and Luo Xian, at least three of the top four were veteran masters who had been famous for more than ten years. The new generation who had risen to fame in recent years no longer occupied the top eight or even half of the top four like in previous title matches. The likes of Wisdom King, Clown, and Living Buddha had stopped advancing sooner or later.
Next up was Evening Light Liang Yifan, who had been at Physical Invulnerability for seven years, versus Sky Shaking Roar Lou Cheng, who had been at Physical Invulnerability for less than a year!
…
"Confrontation!" "Confrontation!" "Confrontation!"
In the resting room, solemn and deep voices echoed. Lou Cheng sat cross-legged on the sofa, seizing the last moment to use the Confrontation Formula to speed up the recovery of his injuries.
He was calm in both body and mind. From a commanding position, he observed the minute details regaining vitality.
When the battle between Dong Baxian and Living Buddha began, he restrained himself and stopped his attempts. He adjusted his breathing and fell into a deep sleep for a short while to recover his energy.
Dong dong dong!
The door was knocked open. Auman reminded him as instructed.
Lou Cheng opened his eyes. He felt refreshed, his mind lively, and his body at ease. He had the wonderful feeling of his root pulp resonating with the tide before his battle with Gun King.
He raised his phone and sent a message to Yan Zheke with a smile.
"Just one step away from someone fulfilling his promise!"
"Pfft! Save up some good karma for me!" Yan Zheke replied, annoyed and amused.
Lou Cheng locked the screen and walked out of the room. He passed his belongings to his assistant and walked towards the exit, approaching the arena.
With every step he took, his aura gathered. When he was enveloped by the spotlights, he was like a deep, vast, and immeasurable starry sky.
Just as he stepped onto the path of glory, Liang Yifan left the passageway. After being pulled out, he changed into an away martial arts suit. He was wearing a light sky blue, like the clearest and purest ripples of water.
One step, two steps. Liang Yifan's expression was calm. His aura was steady, just like the earth beneath his feet and the windless deep sea. Firm, vast, bottomless, and unshakable!
The martial arts of Xinghai Club included Queen of Thought's Tai Chi, the secret arts of the Water Sect, and Earth God's Kung Fu. Liang Yifan was good at the second one, but his water had the feeling of the earth!
After taking their respective positions, he waited patiently for the referee to start the conversation. Then, he smiled and said,
"It's amazing to meet you here. It's just a pity that I didn't get to see you in your original form back in Songcheng."
Indeed, I can't remember … That's right. Surrounded by fans, the scene was chaotic, the night was dark, and the lights were flickering. If it were me, I wouldn't remember a little security guard who jumped out to ask for an autograph … Lou Cheng chuckled.
"It's the same for me."
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