World's Best Martial Artist - Chapter 703
703 Opening the catacombs to the public
At the end of October, the government led the public opinion.
After a few days of brewing, the government held a press conference on November 1st under the attention of countless people.
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“The other world does exist!”
This time, the official spokesperson for the press conference was none other than old Zhang, who personally announced the news.
At this moment, old Zhang no longer had his usual gentleness and smile. His face was extremely serious.
“The game ‘invasion of the foreign world’, including the two movies that were released recently, are also adapted from real events!”
“In ‘war of revenge’, the Alliance martial arts university … I think many of you can see that it’s similar to a martial arts university in real life!
Magic City Martial Arts university was the prototype!
“I think many of you still remember this year’s August when mcmau returned from exterminating evil sects. They returned with a great victory and circled around the city to praise their contributions!
In reality, that was mcmau’s battle for revenge!
The war had lasted for 60 years!
“Mcmau is not the only one. It’s just a miniature version of the world today!
Capital City Martial Arts university was established in 1921. Since 1921, it has been fighting with the catacombs … Or what we call the martial artists from the other world!
It was the same for mcmau. Everything was real!
The truth is crueler than the movies!”
Zhang Tao’s tone was cold.”Mcmau’s Vice-Chancellor Yu was also a rank-8 powerhouse in the rank-8 ranking list. Why did he disappear?
In the past two years, the number of people on the Grandmaster list had increased, but there were fewer familiar faces!
Where did these people go?
“Let me tell you, it’s not that their abilities have regressed, it’s not that they have died of illness. Those who have seen Fang Ping’s breakthrough all know what it means to be a high-ranked powerhouse!
Those people had died in battle!
He died in the catacombs!”
Although Zhang Tao’s tone was calm, there were some fluctuations. He said loudly,”What you all remember is only a few of them, an extremely small number!
Over the years, many people had questioned why martial artists could occupy high positions and enjoy privileges.
Then let me tell you now, they’re the ones who are fighting on the front lines!”
“In the past hundred years, martial artists and soldiers have been rushing to the front lines and battlefields. They knew that they were going to die, but they still remained calm!”
“All these years, close to a million soldiers and 200000 martial artists have died in battle!”
“1.2 million people … 1.2 million heroic spirits!”
“And these are the ones who died in the catacombs. Some are injured, some are disabled, some are bleeding and crying … They are the true heroes!”
“But heroes are nameless! We don’t dare to say, we can’t say!”
“We were afraid that you wouldn’t be able to bear it. We were afraid that you would be frightened. Therefore, we had blocked all the information!”
“However, this doesn’t mean that we have forgotten about these heroes! A long time ago, I said that one day, these heroes would be given a proper name!
Let the world remember it!”
“Don’t forget their bloody sacrifice. Don’t forget that the peace and stability we have today originated from their sacrifice!”
“Is 500 years considered long for high-ranked powerhouses, especially rank-8 and rank-9 ones?
Not long!
For martial arts powerhouses, what was a thousand years worth, let alone five hundred years?
However, today, on the high-ranked list, there were 556 high-ranked powerhouses in Sino nation today!
Out of these 556 people, only 12 of them were martial artists over 100 years old!
More or less?
What about the others who were over a hundred years old?
He was dead!
He died in the catacombs!
Many years of war had caused them to be covered in injuries and old before they were even a hundred years old!
At the moment of aging, they are all moving forward, fighting, fighting to the end of their lives!”
“I’m very proud!”Zhang Tao suddenly laughed. He was also very proud!
I’m living in this era!
In the past hundred years, no martial artist had died of illness or old age in bed!
All martial artists had to fight!
Battle until the end of life!
“Other than these martial artists, there are also our soldiers. They are also heroes, heroes that are worthy of admiration!
Many of them were not even martial artists, but they still defended the borders. They died in battle in the catacombs and were buried in the catacombs. Day and night, they did not forget to protect their country even in death!
This was the modern era, this was the new martial arts era, this was the source of China’s prosperity!
In your eyes, the martial artists who enjoy wealth and glory are fighting to the death!
“Many of them are very, very young. They’re all prodigies of their time. They’ve managed to get into a martial arts university, and they’re the envy of everyone …
“However, do you know how many of the proud sons of Heaven in Your Eyes died in battle in the catacombs at the age of their youth?”
At the press conference, everyone was silent.
Zhang Tao looked around and chuckled,”since you guys want to know, then I’ll tell you!” You think you need the right to know? fine, now you have the right to know!
“I won’t go into the details regarding the catacombs.
“After that, the government will introduce some policies and release some materials about the catacombs. You can go and take a look.
I’ll tell you everything you want to know and hope to know!
“Now, if there’s anything you don’t understand or don’t understand, you can ask questions on the spot. Today, we’ve invited Fang ping, Wang Jinyang, and the other prodigies of the current generation to the scene.
Some people may think that our words are not credible, but I don’t think you will question these few heaven’s favorites.
“Because they are the same as you. Two or three years ago, they were also one of you. They are not of the privileged class in your eyes …
If you want to know anything, just ask. ”
With that, Fang ping and Wang Jinyang walked up to the stage.
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On the stage.
Fang ping laughed,”I’m Fang ping. Everyone should know me.” I’m from a small county in Nanjiang. My father is a worker in a ceramic factory and my mother is a housewife who used to do some odd jobs.
I don’t come from a martial arts family, nor do I have a family background that people envy, nor do I have powerful ancestors.
“Out of the five generations of the Fang family, only my generation has a martial artist. Before that, I’ve always been a member of the masses.
There are many, many people like me!
Every year, most of the students who were admitted into martial arts universities came from ordinary families. After all, there were only so many martial arts aristocratic families. There were millions of martial artists in Sino nation now, and 80% of them came from ordinary families!
“So, department head Zhang asked me to dispel some of your doubts today. It’s also to let everyone understand the situation more clearly without being objective …”
After talking for a while, Fang ping quickly said,”If the media present have any questions, you can ask them now.
“The existence of the catacombs is a major event. This time, it’s not just China, but the whole world is broadcasting it Live!
The other countries were also announcing some information, so that everyone could compare it with each other.
Now, everyone is in charge. You can ask whatever you want to know. ”
As soon as Fang ping finished speaking, someone below the stage raised his hand in excitement.
Fang Ping’s eyebrows twitched slightly!
Holy shit!
What was Liu Dali doing here?
I didn’t notice it before!
Fang ping shot him a look but ignored him. He pointed at a female reporter and said with a smile,”This reporter, you can ask now.”
The female reporter was a little excited and quickly said,”Grandmaster Fang, I’m your admirer! There’s a young martial artist named Fang Wu in both ‘war of revenge’ and ‘doomsday’. May I ask if you’re the model for the film?”
“Fang Wu …”
Fang ping was helpless. What kind of name was that? he might as well call it ‘house’!
Despite his helplessness, Fang ping still laughed. “That’s right, it’s based on me. ”
“That … That movie said that you once blew up an Imperial City and massacred … Massacred … Millions …”
The female reporter started to get nervous. Fang ping said indifferently,””Everyone, this is a war between races! It was a battle of life and death! “Don’t ask such childish questions anymore. I can tell you that once the catacombs launch a full-scale attack, the survival of mankind will be on the line!
“There are 108 territories in the catacombs. The previous battle was only one of the territories!
“In this region, many grandmasters from Sino nation have died in battle. Two years ago, I believe everyone knows about the great earthquake in the South!
“That time, the catacombs passageway was breached. Although they managed to evacuate in time, there were still tens of thousands of Sino nation soldiers who died in the catacombs. The number of martial artists who died in battle was also close to a thousand!
“In the battle at Tiannan catacombs, Sino nation suffered heavy losses. If they did not provide timely assistance that day, tens of millions of people in Tiannan province would be annihilated in a single night!
Don’t think that I’m trying to scare you, and there’s no need for that.
I don’t need to scare anyone, and I don’t need to boost the enemy’s morale and destroy my own!
But we have to face the truth and recognize the difference in strength between us and the enemy!
In the face of such a huge battle, did they still have to consider whether the mutants would be killed by mistake?
Was he innocent?
If they had not blown up the capital that day, there might have been a hundred fewer people on the Grandmaster ranking today!
You might not understand it yet … I don’t need you to understand it!
“If you can understand, you can naturally understand. If you can’t understand, I won’t say much. I just hope that you won’t be so naive as to think that we still have a chance to live in peace with the catacombs!
I’m telling you, there’s no such opportunity!
“The catacombs humans are here to destroy Earth. They’re here to kill. Don’t be stupid and think that we can negotiate and live in the same world …
It’s extremely laughable to have such thoughts!”
“Next!” Fang ping said.
Very quickly, the second reporter stood up and hurriedly said,””Grandmaster Fang, the battle has been going on for so many years. Is there any hope for mankind to win?”
Fang ping laughed,”of course!” If not, then what’s the point of struggling?
Our strength is growing day by day!
“Everyone should be able to feel it. In the past, how many high-ranked martial artists were there?
How many were there now?
“It’s precisely because we’ve become stronger and have the tendency to counterattack that the catacombs have been having frequent battles recently. They want to disrupt our rhythm during our period of strength improvement.
“The evil sect martial artists had revealed themselves previously because of the catacombs ‘instructions!
Cults were the cancer of the human world, traitors, traitors!
These people were all cowards who kneeled to live, but they didn’t know how laughable they were!
“If compromising can really save our lives, then we wouldn’t have been fighting until now. The catacombs ‘goal is to slaughter all of humanity!”
“Grandmaster Fang, why must the catacombs massacre humans?”
“Because the blood of humans can be sacrificed to earth and let earth integrate into the catacombs, becoming a part of the catacombs!”
Fang ping said indifferently,”they want to devour our world and strengthen their own world! But we’re from earth, we’re a part of earth. If we don’t die … In their world, we’re viruses.
They have to kill us all and bring us back to Earth. Only then can they devour the entire earth …”
Behind Fang ping, Nan yunyue, who had also rushed over, transmitted her voice and asked,””You taught him to say that?”
Zhang Tao was speechless,”bullshit!” Do I still need to teach him? “This guy is better at talking than I am. It’s useless even if I teach him. He can say whatever he wants and make up whatever he wants. The catacombs ‘goal is not clear to begin with. Can we even confront the catacombs martial artists?
He was currently the martial artist in the limelight, and his reputation was also great.
If you don’t have concrete evidence, can you overthrow his statement?”
Nan yunyue didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
I took everything I heard for real!
However, this possibility … Was not non-existent. It was not that Fang ping was spouting nonsense.
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On the stage.
“Grandmaster Fang, what’s the difference in strength between us and the enemy?” another reporter asked.
“On the whole, they are stronger than us, but they are not united as we are! Unity is strength, so after so many years, we have the advantage!
The ratio of casualties was 1 to 10.
We get 10, they get 10!
“Of course, from this, we can also see how powerful the other party is. Their casualties are ten times that of us, but they can still compete with us and even suppress us a little.
We have to face all of this. Now that they have suffered heavy losses, they have begun to unite.
“That’s why we need more new blood to fight against the catacombs ‘invasion and put an end to the disaster in the catacombs!
“For the past hundred years, our ancestors have shed their blood and shed their lives, laying the foundation for us. The reason we can counterattack the catacombs today is also the result of the sacrifices of these ancestors!”
“Grandmaster Fang, do we need to enter the catacombs in the future to participate in the battles?”
Fang ping said indifferently,”right now, it’s just martial artists and soldiers. But in the future, once the war breaks out, we can’t rule out this possibility!”
On the brink of destruction, even if he died, he had to die with dignity!
But don’t worry, when that time comes, we’ll die before you!
Today, China didn’t have the habit of letting the weak die. It was always the strong who died first and the weak who took the place!
This was the reason why China was getting stronger and stronger!
Over the years, how many martial artists and soldiers had died in battle?
But was everyone affected?
“If it wasn’t for the fact that we can’t hide it anymore, we’d rather everyone live a carefree life, living in the present, and not in worry!
You may think that we have taken away your right to know, but you don’t know that we just want everyone to live a safer and more peaceful life.
“However, with the progress of society and the convenience of information exchange, if you are no longer satisfied with the present, we will respect your choice.
I’ll tell you everything!
Since we know about it, we should all take responsibility!”
At that moment, Liu Dali seized the opportunity and said excitedly,””Grandmaster Fang, the next time you go to the catacombs, can you bring me along? “I’m a peak rank-3 martial artist too …”
Fang ping was suddenly speechless!
This guy was so useless!
How long had it been?
Why was he still a peak rank-3?!
Before he became a martial artist, this guy was already rank-3.
Middle-stage rank-3 then?
“In the end, two years have passed. Peak rank-3?
Fang ping remembered that after he had taken the invincible rank-3 path, this guy had already become an upper-stage rank-3.
It seemed to have been August of 2009 back then. It had been more than a year, and he had only improved by this little?
Other than that, Fang ping also saw that the guy’s work pass showed distance media’s .
This guy still hasn’t left?
Recently, Fang ping had really not been paying much attention to the company’s Affairs. The main thing was that he was good at making money in the catacombs, much more than the company. A casual trip to the catacombs would bring in tens or hundreds of billions of gains.
As a result, he hardly cared about the company, leaving it to li chengze to manage.
When he heard Liu Dali’s words, Fang ping would have sent him flying with a slap.
Now, Fang ping was still smiling.”It’s very dangerous to be with me because my opponents are all high-ranked martial artists from the catacombs. You should know how powerful high-ranked martial artists are. So if you go to the catacombs, it’s best for you to follow the government’s arrangements.”
“Can we film in the catacombs?” Liu Dali asked excitedly.
Fang ping was stunned for a moment. After a while, he said,”You … Have never entered the catacombs?”
“No, I didn ‘t,”
Fang ping was speechless. This guy had never been to the catacombs before?
I’ll go!
What a piece of trash!
Casual martial artists were different from martial arts university martial artists. Only middle-ranked casual martial artists would be forced to enter the catacombs.
“However, Liu Dali is a peak rank-3. By right, he should have been informed.
Fang ping laughed.”The catacombs are a little different from earth. Electronic equipment can’t be used. That’s why we can’t film it.”
Many people felt a little regretful when they heard this.
Fang ping raised his brows slightly. Some of the reporters present were actually not weak.
There were not many ordinary people.
“The focus of these people is not on the catacombs. They might not have been in the catacombs before, but they know about it.
“Therefore, when the catacombs ‘matter is made public, these people are not too shocked or surprised.
Since that was the case, Fang ping did not point at them anymore. Instead, he pointed at an ordinary reporter and said,”You can ask.”
“Grand…Grandmaster Fang!”
The man was a little uneasy and said nervously,”since the other world is real and now it’s open to the public, what kind of impact will it have on us ordinary people?”
Would the government enter a state of military control?
We … Will we enter a state of wartime control …”
Fang ping laughed,”I’m still the same as before!” Everyone continued to live their own lives. Of course, if you feel the need to take up arms to protect your own life, then go practice martial arts!
Now, supplementary medicines like medicinal pills were much cheaper.
If you want to learn martial arts, you can also go to some martial arts dojos to learn. The tuition is also very cheap now.
“The danger of breaking through lies in the period between aspiring martial artists and rank-1. These are all explained. However, there are quite a number of middle-ranked martial artists now. Whether it’s the martial arts halls or the martial arts universities, there are a large number of middle-ranked martial artists.
In the future, the local governments would also set up some free breakthrough areas to assist in the breakthrough.
“At this time, if you feel that you’re about to break through, you can go to the auxiliary area and seek help from middle-ranked martial artists. This is free of charge.
This is an era of information. If the local government does not do a good job, you can file a complaint at any time.
“I think that the government will also help these people who are willing to fight against the catacombs. They won’t dampen everyone’s enthusiasm …”
“Then, some of our relatives are also in martial arts universities … This …”
Fang ping furrowed his brows and said,”since I’ve entered a martial arts university, I’ll have to pay the price!”
Of course, we won’t blame you if you’re not willing to pay!
“If you really don’t want to go into the catacombs, don’t want to participate in the war, and are afraid of death, it’s fine. You can just return the resources you’ve used in martial arts universities!
What we need is a group of comrades with the same goal, not cowards and martial artists who want to run away at any time!
“All these years, we’ve never forced anyone to participate in the catacombs ‘battles!
Even though this is everyone’s responsibility, we don’t care if you’re unwilling to bear this responsibility. As long as you don’t betray humanity, you can live your life in peace!
Of course, martial artists above the middle-ranks were an exception!
“That’s because before we reached the middle-ranks, we’ve already informed everyone that we all know about the catacombs!
At this time, if you didn’t join the battle, you would be considered a deserter. To deserters, you would have to treat them in a different way!
“Of course, such a situation has not occurred in the past hundred years. However, some people’s family members and parents ‘persuasion may not be able to be rejected as children. Until the last moment, until they have no other choice, these non-middle-ranked martial artists can retreat!”
After Fang ping said that, he was silent for a moment, then said,”But is there really a way out when the country is in danger?
If he didn’t participate in the battle today, it would be too late in the future!
How could he protect his family if he did not improve his strength?
What was the point of enjoying these few years of peace?
Could it be that the existence of martial artists could only be for privileges and enjoyment?
China did not need such a martial artist, and neither did the world. Such a martial artist was not worthy of being called a martial artist!
“Withdraw from martial arts universities, hand over the resources, cancel all special treatment, and strip the identity of martial artists. Martial artists are not just about strength!
It’s a kind of responsibility, a kind of responsibility!”
The crowd was silent for a while, and then a faint applause sounded.
Fang ping did not mind this. He looked around and asked,”Do you still have any doubts?”
“Grandmaster Fang, you said that the all-out war has not started yet. When will it start?”
“Two to three years at the earliest, three to five years at the latest.”
“So fast!”
Many people were shocked!
Fang ping replied,”it’s indeed very fast. However, even if a war breaks out, it won’t reach the final stage all of a sudden. Whether the humans win or lose, it will still last for a while.
It might be a few years, or maybe … A few decades.
So, it’s not too late to become a martial artist now!”
“……”
Fang ping answered a lot of questions. He would also let everyone understand some things through other policies and learning.
……
The press conference ended very quickly.
Once it ended, Fang Ping’s phone rang.
The call was from Fang mingrong.
Fang ping picked up the call. The other side of the phone was silent for a long time.
“Pingping, your mother and I want to practice martial arts too,” Fang mingrong finally said after a long while.
“Dad …”
“You said it yourself. Everyone has a responsibility to fight against the catacombs! This is the responsibility of all mankind, not you. Although I’m old, when that day comes … I’ll be able to go into battle and kill the enemy!”
Fang ping sighed softly. After a long time, he said,”Dad, let’s talk about it when I get back. “Don’t think about this. Things aren’t that bad. If it really gets to the point where even you and mother have to go to the battlefield, humanity will probably be defeated.
When that time comes, it won’t be enough to change anything. ”
After chatting with his father for a while, Fang ping hung up the phone. Beside him, Zhang Tao smiled faintly and said,”Your father is much more honest than you. How did he give birth to a son like you?”
Fang ping rolled his eyes and said gloomily,”Minister, your grandchildren are also very honest.”
Your younger generation is so honest, but why are you so unreliable as a grandfather?
Zhang Tao snorted and didn’t continue. Instead, he released his spiritual energy and said softly after a while,””It’s a little messy!”
The outside world was in an uproar!
It was different from the press conference, where everyone had seen the world, and many people had heard the news in advance.
However, in the outside world, there were many ordinary people.
It was a complete mess now!
Some young people had even packed their bags and were going to learn martial arts!
Some of the parents were wailing and wailing, holding their children back and not letting them go.
200,000 martial artists died in battle!
A million soldiers!
It might sound like a number, but that was based on the fact that it was someone else who had died.
Their children were still young. If they went to learn martial arts now, once they entered the catacombs and died there, how many people could bear the thought of the white-haired sending the black-haired away?
Fang ping laughed and said,”chaos is only temporary.” Minister, I don’t care about these things. You and your people have been preparing for so many years, and the situation hasn’t deteriorated to the worst. I believe that it can be handled well.
Head, let’s find a place to chat?”
Zhang Tao looked at him with some suspicion. This kid … Wouldn’t be up to no good, right?
It was a rare few days of peace and quiet. These days, Fang ping had been in closed-door cultivation and did not go to the catacombs. He was much more relaxed.
“The moment this kid enters the catacombs, he’s still fine in the past. Now, he’ll have to make a move almost every time he enters the catacombs.
It wasn’t easy to have a good time for a few days. Could it be that trouble was coming again?
Zhang Tao wanted to ignore him, but when he thought about how this kid might cause even greater trouble if he acted on his own, Zhang Tao still said tiredly,””Alright, let’s have a chat!”
He had no other choice. Since when was he worried that a rank-8 martial artist would cause a huge problem that he could not handle?
No…
It seemed like he couldn’t settle it!
Previously, in the Magic City catacombs, at the king’s battle Ground, at the Forbidden City catacombs …
After a few times, it seemed that he couldn’t handle it alone.
The warlord had already attacked several times!
[PS: transition period, high update, my thinking can’t keep up.] “I’ll have to take it slow for the next few days. Give me some time to think about the next plot and how to make it exciting. I’m getting a little tired from writing more than 3.5 million words …
