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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

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A figure materialized amidst the pandemonium of the Heart Realm.

I'm here. Xu Jingming's smile broadened as he gazed upon the colossal landmass floating before him. Spanning a size equivalent to five universes, at its heart stood a massive, squat, dark-green tree. Its canopy enveloped over half the land.

Ancient Tree World. Xu Jingming scanned the area. The busiest trading hub in the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion.

The South Pavilion 3609 Dominion was humanity's new dominion. It boasted three half-step third-realm powerhouses, who reigned as the undisputed overlords of this territory.

Ancient Tree World, North River Boat, and Thearch Dragon Island—these three factions dominated the dominion, serving as its primary trading centers.

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