Lord Shenxiu
Chapter 57 Secrets (Please Save)

Chapter 57: Chapter 57 Secrets (Please Save)

The Martial Arts Tournament in Xingcai District was over quickly.

The champion, as expected, was none other than Zhong Shenxiu.

It was said that in the various betting pools, his odds were so low they were maddening, making him something of a crowd favorite.

Luckily, his method of beating his opponents until they were sick was quite eye-catching and helped him earn an additional two Heavenly Show Points.

Sunset Fitness Center.

Uncle Niu, watching Hua Wu on the television screen, fell into a rare silence.

...

Martial Artist Association.

Located at the center of Xingcai District, its grounds were vast and surrounded by an abundance of greenery, creating an atmosphere of quiet mystery amidst the expensive commercial streets where every inch of land was worth its weight in gold.

When the cab drivers heard that Zhong Shenxiu’s destination was this place, they were exceptionally polite and didn’t even charge him, probably feeling honored to transport such a prestigious individual.

Indeed, it was quite absurd for someone who frequented this place to be using cabs as their mode of transportation like Zhong Shenxiu.

"Hua Wu’s dream starts here."

Zhong Shenxiu looked at the towering building, not paying much attention as he walked through the gate.

There were no security guards at the entrance, and a young lady sat behind the reception desk; other than that, there weren’t many people around.

But Zhong Shenxiu keenly sensed a dangerous aura.

Perhaps, aside from the numerous cameras hidden in the corners, there were also many hidden forces at play.

"Hello, how can I assist you?"

The receptionist’s voice was gentle, and she seemed to have been well trained, showing remarkable patience and not discriminating against Zhong Shenxiu, who was dressed in cheap street market clothes.

"I am Hua Wu, I called earlier to make an appointment, and I’ve come to register today," Zhong Shenxiu replied with a firm voice.

"Yes, please follow me upstairs."

The receptionist glanced at the computer schedule, bowed, and took Zhong Shenxiu to the elevator.

The elevator stopped on the sixteenth floor, and when the doors opened, it revealed a vast living room with a bright red wool carpet spreading out and sofas lining both sides.

"Please wait a moment; our supervisor will be here shortly."

After pressing the elevator button, Zhong Shenxiu took a seat and had only been waiting for less than three minutes when the elevator doors opened again, and a white-collar beauty stepped out.

She had a lovely face and moved with an agile stride; she, too, appeared to be a martial artist: "Hello, Mr. Hua, I am Bai Yu, and I’m very pleased to assist you!"

"Mhm."

Zhong Shenxiu, snacking casually off the living room table, asked, "Is there a problem with my registering as a Martial Artist?"

"None whatsoever," Bai Yu answered with a smile. "According to our association’s regulations, you are fully qualified to register and become a potential member, enjoying numerous benefits and access to more unlocked information. Just complete one more evaluation, and you can earn the official title of Martial Artist. This is recognized in all countries on the planet, granting you various legal immunities and privileges. At the same time, our association will also provide a basic annual salary, personal secretary, driver, villa... and additional bonuses for missions."

"So if I don’t do the evaluation, I’ll just be an alternate and not an official member?" Zhong Shenxiu thought of Lan Wangchuan, who clearly had the capability of a Martial Artist but dared not go through the evaluation, and then of Uncle Niu’s son’s death. His smile grew even brighter, "So... what does the evaluation entail?"

"This is top-secret information, all members must sign a confidentiality agreement before viewing it."

Bai Yu spoke with solemnity, "This involves the deepest secrets of the world and is the highest secret of the Star Alliance!"

"Is that so? I’ll sign!"

Zhong Shenxiu didn’t take long to agree, casually signing his name.

The ease with which he did this, like a normal person signing a check when going out to eat, stunned Miss Bai Yu.

"Alright, hurry up and bring the documents over."

Zhong Shenxiu waved his hand, indicating for Bai Yu to step out. It didn’t take long for her to return with a stack of papers, obviously prepared in advance.

He reached out to take them, took a sip of tea, and casually flipped through a few pages, his face revealing an intrigued expression: "Heavenly Demon? Spirit Realm?"

"Yes, Heavenly Demon... At first, some scientists thought they were aliens, but later we observed that their flesh and bone structure completely violates some scientific principles. What’s more crucial is that even some of the ’rules’ of our universe fail to apply around them, which is why we named them Heavenly Demon, meaning Outer Heaven Demon!"

"The first appearance of these demons can no longer be traced, but what’s certain is that they have a profound hatred, or perhaps a need, for the life on our planet. There was an incident in which a small town’s population had their souls sucked out by a Heavenly Demon, turning them into vegetarians."

"Every time the Heavenly Demons appear, there are small wormholes that create a special domain within a certain area. Under this domain, gunpowder becomes completely ineffective, unable to explode, and even long-range missiles cause no harm. Later, based on Dr. Enzo’s conjecture, we suspect that this is due to the folding of two different worlds, creating a special spatial effect. Technology dies there, but the ancient practice of Martial Arts and pure physical strength can still be employed."

"Therefore, the Star Alliance has been strongly supporting the development of Martial Arts and training Martial Artists to fight against the Heavenly Demons after the wormholes."

Bai Yu explained to Zhong Shenxiu in a heavy tone.

Zhong Shenxiu nodded, "No wonder..."

With current technology, if any Martial Artist were cornered, they’d die under the spray of a dozen machine guns or be obliterated by direct missile bombardment; no human could survive that. Promoting Martial Arts just to foster a martial spirit seemed a bit far-fetched.

Now he understood why.

And those official Martial Artists often fade away in a few years; most likely, they either died fighting the Heavenly Demon or were crippled.

Uncle Niu’s son, Niu Dingtian, was he also killed by a Heavenly Demon?

Lan Wangchuan did not dare to challenge the Heavenly Demon; even with the strength of a Martial Artist, he didn’t dare to take the assessment.

"So... does Mr. Hua want to take the assessment?"

Bai Yu asked, her eyes carrying a hint of anticipation, "The title of official Martial Artist is not only an honor but also a responsibility—they are the unsung heroes who protect all of humanity!"

"When is it?"

Zhong Shenxiu’s gaze sharpened, asking the most important question.

"I’m not sure about that, it depends on when the Heavenly Demon invasion occurs. According to past patterns, in the entire Star Alliance territory, there are usually one or two incidents each year, always resolved in the early stages. We have mastered the technology for rapid sensing and searching for wormholes and the Spirit Realm..."

"I agree to participate in the assessment. If there are any documents like a waiver of liability, let me sign them," Zhong Shenxiu stated calmly.

Bai Yu opened her mouth slightly in surprise; his decisiveness exceeded her expectations.

Normally, just explaining that the Heavenly Demon isn’t a prank takes a long time, right?

This gentleman was a bit too straightforward.

"This is a voluntary agreement and a disclaimer!" Despite her surprise, Bai Yu quickly brought the documents, and after Zhong Shenxiu signed each one, she handed him a black cellphone: "This is your personal communicator. I will inform you immediately of any information. Before the assessment, I’ll be your temporary secretary, so you can entrust me with anything..."