Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King

He calmed his mind and quietly rested. During this time, there were several fierce life-and-death duels on the Doomsday Platform, the battles were brutal and unbearable to watch.

Li Xian had already arranged strands of hair in advance, allowing him to observe the duels in the arena at any time. Familiarizing himself with the opponent’s moves, knowing the enemy and himself, then he could win every battle!

The next day, Li Xian received a summon to start the second duel. He exhaled cold air, making the Iron Sword chill, emitting a faint cold light.

As soon as he stepped onto the platform, countless gazes turned towards him. More spectators on the high platform, Zhao Ranran, Su Susu, Su Tiexin and others were already waiting respectfully on the high platform. It turned out... Li Xian’s code name was ’Ashamed Sword’, with a unique style of action, which unexpectedly stirred up discussion in the city. Gradually, his reputation began to spread. Su Susu, Su Tiexin and others were curious, so they all came to watch. Other curious onlookers came wondering about Li Xian’s outcome, gloating and gleeful.

Zhao Ranran murmured solemnly: "He has arrived." Her eyes showed anticipation. Li Xian coldly scanned the surroundings, determined, and stood up on the Doomsday Platform. Several spectators on the high platform spoke, taking advantage of the moment to stir up the crowd: "Copper Bear, if you can defeat this boy, I will reward you with four pieces of gold cake." "Heh heh, that’s not all, every time you crush one of his bones, I’ll add fifty taels of silver."

The one known as "Copper Bear" was the opponent for this bout. His stature was tall and strong like a bear, with a natural [Copper Skin Aspect], his skin was like copper reinforced with iron, hence he self-styled as "Copper Bear."

He further practiced the "Barbaric Bear Vajra Strength" and "Iron Clothing Technique," both sophisticated martial arts. Impenetrable by blades or spears, his strength was extreme. Though Willing Death Valley suppressed martial arts, the physical enhancements brought by daily martial arts practice could not be fully suppressed.

Copper Bear relied on physical strength, having won forty-nine matches without a single defeat. His strength was formidable. It seemed yesterday Li Xian was insubordinate, hence someone secretly planned to use Copper Bear to defeat him.

The Copper Bear said: "Ladies and gentlemen, let me handle this boy, I assure you satisfaction." With a cruel smile, the huge bear-like body was intimidating. His eyes were like tiny green beans, shining with brilliance.

Li Xian gently wiped his longsword and walked towards Copper Bear. That Copper Bear was about one zhang tall, as if a small giant, with legs as thick as waists, exuding a dark bronze hue all over. The atmosphere was tense and full of suspense. Copper Bear suddenly sneered, and swiftly swept his leg in a whip-like motion.

The speed was extremely fast, "pop pop pop" could be heard bursting in the air. The high platform spectators cheered loudly, trying to show off. Zhao Ranran watched from afar, worriedly frowned and said: "Why not dodge yet?"

Suddenly felt a shock.

Copper Bear’s whip-like leg was forcibly caught by Li Xian’s one hand. At this moment, it was purely a contest of pure physical power, Copper Bear’s height was nearly a zhang, having diligently trained power-increasing techniques, the strength could be imagined to be immense.

Li Xian’s stature was tall, but not as much as Copper Bear. Yet once they engaged, the superior was immediately distinguished, Li Xian didn’t even move an inch. He could have concealed this divine power, progressively revealing it, to win easily in more matches.

But he was proud, when it’s time to use divine power, if not used, wouldn’t it be wasted. Additionally... hiding one’s strengths ultimately leads to exposure, as martial artists, how can we fear showing our edge.

His eyes were fiercely intent, his fingers subtly exerted force. Then Copper Bear howled in pain, a sound of bone cracking came from the leg bone. Li Xian’s palm originally couldn’t grasp Copper Bear’s calf.

But as he applied force, Copper Bear’s iron skin and copper flesh gradually dented. Li Xian relied solely on grip strength, and unexpectedly could crush Copper Bear’s leg with skin, flesh, and bone all together! Such immense strength, truly unimaginable.

All spectators on the high platform were shocked, someone shouted: "Is this a human?". Amid Copper Bear’s screams, his hands swung aside, fan-like towards Li Xian. Li Xian twisted his body, and threw Copper Bear upwards. In panic, Copper Bear couldn’t stabilize his form and suddenly slammed down, producing a "boom" sounding violently.

This made him dazed and confused, completely unaware of heaven and earth. Li Xian’s sword tip rested against his throat, a slight loosening could kill Copper Bear. This Copper Bear was full of viciousness, killing him wouldn’t be unjust.

But he deliberately spared a life, neither seeking reward nor pretending pride. He turned and left. Among the spectators on the high platform, some were irate, some were curious and appreciative... naturally sparking discussions.

Willing Death Valley welcomed a person with innate divine power.

Zhao Ranran’s eyes glimmered with uncommon light, murmuring: "This Ashamed Sword is determined to fight fiercely for three hundred matches, refusing to bow to the city lords!"

(ps: Recently, some readers feel their status is too low upon arriving at Jade City, haven’t made a name yet. I wish to make a minor defense. Li Xian’s promotion path was already set before entering Jade City. With no power or influence, he could only advance step by step. Rest assured, it won’t be too slow nor too fast. After all, the tone of this book is ’Heaven rewards diligence’, taking one steady step at a time.)

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