312: Chapter 309 Fate

It must be said that this Peter Guo was indeed the most difficult opponent to deal with.

The only thing that puzzled Li Changsheng was, why didn't this guy try to attack?

"Didn't we have a back-and-forth exchange earlier? Why are you only thinking about defending and not attacking?"

Li Changsheng wondered suspiciously, "But will my performance just now be observed by Genentech? Can they analyze anything of value?"

Li Changsheng was somewhat worried about this.

However, his concerns were unnecessary, because these subtle internal changes that defied common sense were difficult to observe, let alone captured by various special cameras, even with professional testing using skin patches.

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At this moment, in the backstage area, the faces of the betting investors were as black as the bottom of a pot.

"Mr. Merk! We said long ago that this Li must be taken down. Why did you still arrange for contestants to challenge him? A person like this is a guaranteed loss for the betting pool.

Now the bets are all one-sidedly on him. We have already lost several rounds in a row. If this continues, the money earned from the previous matches will all be lost!"

The investors all looked livid.

"Gentlemen, this was not arranged by me, but by the challengers themselves. And gentlemen, I don't think you have any reason not to trust me. After all, Genentech holds shares here, and we are the majority shareholder.

We value money even more than you do."

Merk shrugged. Except for Azure Dragon, whom he had arranged, the rest really had nothing to do with him.

Who told that group of the Japanese Faction to be so stubborn? They didn't even blink when sending themselves to their deaths.

"Also, I think no one will dare to challenge Mr. Li anymore."

Merk smiled; he didn't intend to continue observing either.

The researchers over there had already told him that the subtle details could not be detected at all, and the external aspects that needed to be tested had already been mostly covered.

However, it was only for reference. According to their analysis, the data from external tests could not scientifically explain just how much force the two had used during their recent exchange.

It was even more impossible to parse the internal operating principles of the two. Since that was the case, why bother observing it?

As time passed, after waiting for about ten minutes, until the host repeatedly called out the final countdown for challenges, and no one dared to step up to fight.

Li Changsheng had no choice but to walk off the ring, still feeling unsatisfied. At this moment, the audience also offered the most enthusiastic cheers and shouts of the night for this miraculous contestant, Li.

"Master Li, congratulations, congratulations!"

"Thank you, Master Li, for proving the value of Chinese Martial Arts!"

"Master Li!"

"Master Li is the number one martial artist in China today!"

"Master Li's martial arts are enough to establish a sect!"

When Li Changsheng returned to the backstage lounge, all the Martial Masters gathered around, cupping their hands in a salute to offer their congratulations and praise.

Scanning the room, Li Changsheng noticed that everyone's eyes were filled with immense admiration, as if they were looking at a savior.

However, upon seeing this look, Li Changsheng felt a sense of melancholy; Chinese Martial Arts had truly fallen into decline.

His own skills were indeed remarkable, but if one were to look back a hundred years, while they would still be worthy of respect, they wouldn't reach this level of adulation.

Smiling reluctantly and waving his hand to acknowledge them, Li Changsheng finally sat back down in his previous spot.

"Master Li, amazing, simply amazing! If you ever return to the country and open a martial arts school, I'd want to become your apprentice."

Chen Youcai also smiled and cupped his hands; he admired Li Changsheng from the bottom of his heart.

There was no helping it; there was a Li-fan nearby. No, this guy was praising Master Li while also blowing his own horn.

"I don't have the intention to open a martial arts school for the time being, and Master Chen's skills are not bad. With time, you will also be able to reach my level. There is no need to favor one over the other." Li Changsheng waved his hand with a smile.

If Chen Youcai had lived in the past, he certainly wouldn't have been good enough, but in the present, he could actually open a martial arts school and take on apprentices.

If he had a bit more thick skin and accumulated more experience, he might have a chance to step into the Dark Jin realm and then open a school, which would count as a renowned master in this era.

"Haha, Master Li, Master Chen is right. Whether now or in the past, your martial arts are more than enough to open a school. If you want to establish a sect, that's not impossible either."

Zhang Zhao also laughed. His words were not flattery, but sincere advice.

You have to know that there were many martial arts schools in the past. Before 1937, in Tianjin, where the martial arts atmosphere was strongest, there were more than one hundred registered Chinese Martial Arts societies.

These were the ones officially recognized by the National Martial Arts Institute; there were also nearly forty others run privately by the public.

But not everyone who opened a school back then was a Great Master or Grandmaster; there were also quite a few second-rate, half-baked practitioners, and some were even supported by a Gang.

They were purely training bases for professional thugs for a Gang.

Therefore, in the past, Li Changsheng would certainly have met the requirements to establish a sect.

As for the modern era, he is definitely qualified to establish a sect. If he wants recognition from various famous schools and sects, he can just send out invitations widely.

He could even follow the old rules and accept any challenge within three years.

If Li Changsheng were seventy or eighty years old, it might be tough, and he would have to let his apprentices handle it. But right now, he is not even thirty, in the prime of his life. Based on Li Changsheng's performance today,

Zhang Zhao felt that anyone who came to spar would have a hard time.

"We can talk about the martial arts school when I return to the country." Li Changsheng replied indifferently.

Seeing Li Changsheng calmly watching the other Muay Thai fighter who had just stepped onto the stage on the screen, Zhang Zhao looked at Li Changsheng. When he looked away, there was a look of contemplation in his eyes.

From that first Japanese Faction contestant, to Wan Qianhe, Odoba, Li Changsheng, and the others, it seemed that many people had already taken the stage.

In fact, only two hours of tonight's defense matches had passed, and there was still quite a bit of time left before the four-hour duration of the defense matches ended.

But with Li Changsheng stepping down, everyone started to doze off during the subsequent matches.

The betting was not as crazy as before; everyone started to bet cautiously, as there was great suspense in the matches now.

It was really hard to say who would win and who would lose.

"Sigh, Master Li has stepped down. These few matches are so boring to watch. Even though they look like skilled fighters, it's just not interesting."

Brother Hong made a clicking sound with his tongue, shaking his head repeatedly, his face full of regret.

"Haha, once you're used to delicacies, how can you still stomach simple meals?" Brother Jie smiled slightly, and as he spoke, he glanced at Zhou Guoli on the far side.

After a brief moment of hesitation, he smiled and said: "Mr. Zhou, you are a friend of Master Li. I wonder if you could ask Master Li if he has any intention of developing a career in the film industry."

Following Brother Jie's words, Brother Hong and Brother Dragon both had bright eyes and hurriedly said: "That's right, Mr. Zhou, could you help us pass on a message?

If there is a chance, we are willing to pay a high price to invite Master Li to make a cameo in our movie, or help us set up a time to talk in person."

Having seen Li Changsheng's god-like martial arts, they were all very expectant; how shocking it would be if this kind of real martial arts were brought to the big screen.

The key was that not only was Li Changsheng's practical combat incredibly fierce, but even his movements were very aesthetically pleasing. To put it simply, his martial arts were elegant and sturdy! It was powerful to watch.

Suddenly being asked this, Zhou Guoli, who was still pondering various plans, couldn't help but be stunned.

He looked at the group, his expression somewhat strange.

But seeming to think of something, his heart stirred, and a smile appeared on his face. He smiled indifferently and said: "I am only a nodding acquaintance with Master Li.

If you have any connections with the organizers, why don't you just go backstage and talk to him? I can help introduce you when the time comes."