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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 surveyed the expanse of towering mountain peaks before him.

Is this the mountain range? Xu Jingming's caution deepened. North River Boat Master had warned him that many formidable powerhouses had already ventured into the inner area. In this mountain range, my strength may pale in comparison. I must proceed with utmost care.

Suppressing his aura, Xu Jingming ventured into the mountain range without delay.

Beyond this vast land, all the third-realm beings from this parallel universe gathered. Thirty-five imposing figures followed the flow of karma, observing the progress of the half-step third-realm explorers.

With so many half-step third-realm powerhouses converging on the inner area from the outskirts of the land, it seems that many have already made their way inside. Feather Fire Lord watched from a distance, perplexed. Yet, nothing extraordinary has been uncovered.

Inner Area