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In 2036, mankind steps foot on Mars for the first time.
In 2052, Earth holds the first World Martial Arts Tournament, a global martial arts competition watched by the entire planet.

Top professional gladiator, “Spear Demon” Xu Jingming, retires at the prime age of 26 with a body ridden with injuries. 

One day, the United Nations announces that mankind would be ushering in a new era for human evolution. Advanced technology had been found on Mars, a secret kept to this day. Research had been carried out to use science to augment human evolution.

All of mankind can now evolve themselves by partaking in this VR experience using the freely distributed VR headset. 

How will Xu Jingming use this opportunity for all mankind to his advantage?

Cosmic Professional Gladiator

CKtalon

Xu Jingming, draped in a flowing robe, gazed toward the four imposing marks. My senses are heightened in the Heart Realm, but the distance is too far for me to directly access. I can't reach it, being relatively weak at the moment.

He attempted to descend onto the mark, but it proved to be beyond his limits.

I'll descend elsewhere first.

Xu Jingming selected his maximum range, and with a single thought, the power of his Heart Realm converged at that point.

In the chaos of the Heart Realm, Heart Realm Force condensed into Xu Jingming.

For Heart Realm high-dimensional lifeforms, each of their clones was a true manifestation of themselves, making them nearly impossible to kill. However, having multiple clones put a significant strain on the mind and consciousness.

Despite having multiple clones, it didn't significantly increase his strength as they all shared the same mind and consciousness.

Fifth Island Lord