I Eat Tomatoes

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

The mighty Sin Spring Water entirely engulfed the Abyss Red Lotus.

Suddenly, a visage with nine eyes manifested on the water's surface. Through karma, the face could detect Xu Jingming lurking within his adjacent Heart Realm.

"Hmph, this Wu Ming character has been skulking in the Heart Realm the whole time. He's still refusing to back down," Overlord Yandi said, irritation tinging his tone. He had been aware of him all along, but storming the Heart Realm wasn't an option. This situation irked him.

"Brother Yandi, Wu Ming claims he only wants to observe the blooming of the Abyss Red Lotus. Why should that concern you? So he watches, big deal! See how this standoff has turned out? He's holed up in the Heart Realm, poised to strike at any time," warned the figure shaped like a withered tree, communicating telepathically.

Red Lotus Fire