Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King

Zhao Ranran increasingly realized the harshness of the times. Being helpless was common, and her gaze gradually changed. Watching the death match on the Doomsday Platform, a sense of pity grew within her. Before each life-and-death fight, the constables would deliver ’scrolls’ detailing the code names and backgrounds of the fighters... As she read the scrolls, she could vaguely sense the bitterness and helplessness within.

She suddenly thought: "So, the world is so complicated, and there are many things one cannot control." Her mind conjured up those eyes, like a deep abyss, focused and calm. Thinking back, those eyes were indeed beautiful. That demeanor, that charisma... once made her admire greatly.

She seemed to understand yet not understand: dying for one’s lover is admirable, but what truly moved her was the courage that transcended life and death, the unique quality! It was this intangible essence, which lingered in her thoughts, compelling her to find ways to verify that this trait, this courage was not uniquely his, that she could see it in others.

Thus, she subconsciously searched. Failing to find it, it only highlighted his uniqueness further. The Great Yu nation’s prime minister committed many crimes, yet in the face of national ruin, chose to die for the country. The determination and calmness that erupted from this life-and-death moment were enough to reflect across ancient and modern times.

The brief encounter that day was precisely for this reason. Zhao Ranran did not understand why, but it was already engraved in her heart.

But the mockery and scorn deep within those eyes also made her inexplicably frustrated and annoyed, unable to express it.

Tai Shuchun Feng was confident and fond of battle. Willing Death Valley had a unique terrain, stimulating a rising fighting spirit. However, entering the valley normally made it difficult to exit. Tai Shuchun Feng had urgent matters at hand but couldn’t afford to play around and delay important tasks.

Therefore, he requested the ’Su Family’ to facilitate his exit from the valley at any time.

Zhao Ranran occasionally came to observe. Seeing Tai Shuchun Feng, who indeed did not lose the style of Daoxuan Mountain, effortlessly defeating his opponents regardless of who they were, often without harming their lives, Zhao Ranran agreed deeply, openly expressing her admiration for this action.

That day, Tai Shuchun Feng had just won another fight. Zhao Ranran was determined to leave when she suddenly heard others discuss saying: "Strange, strange, for my Jade City’s Willing Death Valley, it’s been organized for years. All sorts of characters, whether for a turnaround or survival, we’ve seen almost everyone. But the debt slave’s participation is truly a first."

"Could someone be secretly operating behind the scenes?"

"Reasonably speaking, for Willing Death Valley, anyone willing to die can enter the building. Debt slaves belong to my Jade City. Entering the valley to involve themselves in death matches to seek a turnaround opportunity is not impossible."

"Indeed, a fast way to clear the debt."

"As far as I know, debt slaves wear shackles that bleed them if they walk recklessly past a certain distance. It is said that this debt slave, upon rushing to Willing Death Valley, was covered in blood, extremely terrifying."

"Interesting, interesting, this debt slave’s opponent was once a judge at Qingping Building. Arranging for these two to engage in a death match is quite a sight."

Listening to this conversation, Zhao Ranran couldn’t help but feel curious, so she stayed a while longer, keenly observing.

Soon, the two entered the Doomsday Platform. This opponent was once a judge and was later valued by those above, steadily promoted. Then, for some unknown reason, he fell into Willing Death Valley. His name was ’Wang Jiang’, showing his true appearance, middle-aged, with a face marked by years, sunken eye sockets, and red eyes.

Li Xian wore a mask and carried an ordinary iron sword, his figure slightly thin.

Upon seeing, Zhao Ranran immediately felt a peculiarity in her heart, indescribable, with a vague sense of familiarity.

Reappearing in daylight, Li Xian had noticed ’Zhao Ranran’, thinking to himself: "This woman hasn’t left, truly troublesome. If she recognizes me, she’ll surely want to kill me. The first battle is imminent, best not to think too much!" He stared at his opponent, prepared and focused.

Three days prior, Wang Jiang had gone through a perilous battle, suffering severe injuries. This match was indeed forced upon him. Both were heavily injured, both in the Martial Arts Second Realm, claiming to be evenly matched.

And so a thrilling battle began. Wang Jiang was skilled with axes, having been through numerous death matches, knowing well in the Doomsday Platform it’s a matter of life or death, idle chatter was useless. Seeing Li Xian wearing a mask, he thought: "This person wears a mask, must be a newcomer. After a few battles, the mask will be discarded. Even stripping bare, if it means victory and preserving life, it would be worthwhile. Moreover, since I’m matched with him, our strengths must not differ much, both capable of battle. He’s fresh out of the training ground, asserting pressure on him now would grant an advantage!", he bit his teeth and charged fiercely, shouting a roar.

Li Xian’s keen vision perceived that hack contained profound Martial Arts mastery, it was Jade City’s martial art ’Ban Jade Axe’, categorized as Lower Martial Arts, reaching the Great Success mastery. Fierce yet meticulous, coarse mixed with fine, fine concealed within a plan, courageous intertwined with cunning, extraordinary indeed. But lacking martial arts evolution, devoid of unique phenomena. Li Xian dodged aside, evading. Wang Jiang experienced and seasoned, closely following, shouting while swinging the axe repeatedly, aiming at the feet. This was the ’Cut Root of Mountain’ technique, specifically targeting the lower body. Li Xian continuously retreated, observing every detail of his opponent’s movements.

Several powerful and precise axe strikes were narrowly avoided. Zhao Ranran noticed: "This evasion isn’t due to clever footwork, but rather quick judgment, this person has strong reflexes!"

Li Xian seized the moment, tilting his body to strike with a sword. With a clanging sound, Wang Jiang’s axe was dislodged by the immense force, his eyes filled with astonishment, his tiger’s mouth in severe pain. Li Xian’s sword appeared light but was actually extremely powerful! Outsiders couldn’t see this, assuming Wang Jiang had simply slipped.

Then Li Xian leveraged a kick. "Bang" a loud crack, Wang Jiang rolled out, struggling to stand, with all his strength, barely got up only to fall again. The crowd booed, watching not quite satisfied.