Consumption is huge

"You are mistaken!"

Faced with the eager gazes of the crowd, Jiang Han found it somewhat difficult to parry.

Who are these people?

Do they really think of him as a shape-shifting monster?

"Where did the misunderstanding happen?" Xu Wenwu frowned, feeling unable to comprehend. "The Dragon Fury Axe is the first stage, the automatic rifle is the second stage, and there must be a more powerful third stage!"

In his view, there must be a trump card-like stage.

"Young man, every time you enter the arena, the cooldown time for all skills will be reset. There's no need to worry about affecting subsequent battles," Huang Shi'an reminded kindly from below the arena, wearing a gentle smile on his face.

Angus is a rare genius, or else he wouldn't have developed an affection for him.

He believed that with the other party's strength, winning the martial arts competition was a foregone conclusion. If the strength couldn't be truly displayed before winning the championship, it would be regrettable.

"This..."

Jiang Han looked around and laughed heartily, "Alright, alright, I can't refuse your enthusiasm. Let me... show a little bit!"

Honestly, as a low-key, luxurious, profound, and reliable young man, he didn't really like such grand scenes. But there was no way around it; even the referee had spoken. It was really hard to back down.

Feeling pressured, he had to put on a show, even if it meant doing it reluctantly.

"My Dragon Fury Axe has a variable form, but the strength is difficult for even myself to predict. Today, I will modestly showcase it." Jiang Han briefly introduced and then focused his gaze on the weapon in his hand.

How many forms can the Illusionary Thousand Transformations really change the weapon into? Whether there are limitations, even he himself cannot estimate. Today was a good opportunity to conduct some experiments.

"The third stage, Cannon Form!" Jiang Han shouted lightly.

"Swoosh!"

Black and red colors interweaved, and in the eyes of the audience, the weapon in Jiang Han's hand quickly transformed, forming a shoulder-mounted rocket launcher, with a massive, pitch-black barrel that looked quite intimidating.

"..."

Jiang Han was stunned, quickly raising both hands to hold up the rocket launcher.

In reality, he had imagined a rocket launcher placed on the ground, but it seemed Illusionary Thousand Transformations couldn't create that. In other words, it had to be a weapon that a person could carry.

"Amazing!"

"The rocket launcher is out!"

"This weapon is absolutely amazing!"

...

There was an exclamation from the audience.

There was no need to doubt; Angus was undoubtedly an NPC specially arranged by the system!

Xu Wenwu's eyes were fervent, his fighting spirit rising. He patted his chest and suggested, "Come on, fire at me!"

"Sure!"

Jiang Han also wanted to test the power of the rocket launcher and immediately activated it.

"Boom!"

A flaming missile shot out from the rocket launcher, heading towards Xu Wenwu with tremendous force. Xu Wenwu, without dodging, raised the sword in his hand and fiercely slashed at the missile.

"Boom!"

The moment the missile collided with the blade, a violent explosion occurred. Flames roared, rapidly spreading in the strong wind, almost engulfing the entire arena.

-258,746!

The damage caused was not high because Jiang Han didn't use the Unity of Man and Beast, making the numerical aspect weaker. However, compared to the automatic rifle, the rocket launcher had a tenfold reduction in firing speed and a fivefold increase in damage, a trade-off with advantages and disadvantages.

Xu Wenwu tightly gripped his weapon, looking somewhat embarrassed. He marveled, "It's a formidable technique, but it probably isn't the strongest stage!"

"I can't show more!" Jiang Han transformed the rocket launcher back into the Dragon Fury Axe, his expression solemn.

Xu Wenwu was puzzled, "Why?"

"Because..."

Jiang Han exhaled heavily, making a difficult gesture of regulating his breath. His voice was low and hoarse, "The further the stage, the greater the consumption... cough, cough!"

This was no lie. From Jiang Han's weak and feeble words, one could deduce the truth!

And indeed, it was true.

Casually using the Illusionary Thousand Transformations was damaging to his divine nature and would significantly deplete the extremely rare SSS-grade special substance within him, brain cells!

It's important to note that brain cells are non-renewable, with each person having only around 15 billion. If used recklessly, the consequences...

Are unimaginable!

"Alright."

Hearing this, Xu Wenwu understood the severity. Knowing that the other party had exceeded his limits, he regretfully conceded, "In terms of true strength, I am not your match. In this match... I concede!"

"Thank you!"

In just a few seconds, he had lost quite a few brain cells, exerting immense effort.

However, winning, although difficult, was still fair and honest. There was no need for further hypocrisy.

"Ding!~"

System prompt: The sixteenth martial arts competition, [Wrath of the Earth · Angus], wins!

Exerting great effort to win the competition, Jiang Han returned to the resting area. The corner of his mouth couldn't help but lift as he exerted all his strength, barely suppressing the tumultuous emotions in his heart.

These people, why do they believe anything and everything?

...

Ralph in the audience seats watched with a headache.

He witnessed a group of adventurers gradually changing their attitudes from ridicule and insults to admiration in just a few minutes. Even the indigenous people participating in the martial arts competition had a considerable change in their views towards the Dark Swordsman. It was an extremely strange feeling.

"What kind of hallucinogenic potion did he give the referee?" Ralph had black lines all over his head.

Just a few minutes of interaction, and even the god-level powerhouses of the Light faction believed in his words, with their attitudes changing dramatically. It was truly incomprehensible!

...

Time passed slowly.

The martial arts competition continued, but the resistance against Jiang Han in the later stages became extremely weak. The participants at the Earth level knew they were no match and voluntarily gave up. As for the Sky-level powerhouses, Jiang Han, relying on his speed advantage, maneuvered around them. Those indigenous people who knew they couldn't catch up chose to forfeit rather than be worn down to death.

The entire event continued until the setting sun, with the crimson afterglow dazzling. Finally, it came to an end.

"Ding!~"

System prompt: The martial arts competition officially concludes!

"Ding!~"

System prompt: Congratulations to the indigenous participant [Wrath of the Earth · Angus] for becoming the first in the martial arts competition. You have received the following rewards: Level +5, special honor title [Martial Arts Champion], and the opportunity to meet the Emperor of the Tianfeng Dynasty, Lin Shang, to make requests!

"Ding!~"

System prompt: Congratulations to the indigenous participant [Torn Feather · Nangong Yan] for becoming the second in the martial arts competition. You have received the following rewards: Level +3, Sky-level equipment [Thunderfire Ring], and the special honor title [Martial Arts Runner-up]!

"Ding!~"

System prompt: Congratulations

 to the indigenous participant [Zealous Warrior · Xu Wenwu] for obtaining the third place in the martial arts competition. You have received the following rewards: Level +2, Sky-level equipment [Swift Cape], and the special honor title [Martial Arts Third Place]!

...

"Swoosh swoosh swoosh..."

Golden light continuously scattered, and Jiang Han's level soared to 122!

Before Jiang Han could react, the clear and melodious system chime rang in his ears again —

"Ding!~"

System prompt: Your strength has entered a new level, reaching the standard of a Sky-level BOSS. Your title has changed!

"Ding!~"

System prompt: Your title [Calamity of Order] has advanced to [Origin of Calamity]!