Wuhua No.2 High School. Outside the classroom corridor, several students with delinquent appearances stood with their hands in their pockets, idly chatting and boasting.
“That idiot Fei Zhengtao thinks he’s so high and mighty just because of his good grades. It’s actually me showing him respect by asking for his answers,” the gang leader muttered, his anger flaring again as he thought about the upcoming grade announcement.
A flatterer among the gang, sensing his leader’s mood, quickly chimed in, “Brother Cong, should we teach Fei Zhengtao another lesson to vent our anger?”
Before the gang leader could respond, he spotted Fei Zhengtao exiting the restroom. A sinister grin crossed his face. “Great! Today, I’ll make him kneel and sing ‘Conquest!'”
He shook his shoulders and rolled his neck, striking a pose like a martial arts expert from the movies, and slowly approached Fei Zhengtao, stopping right in front of him with a raised chin. “Inside.”
Class was about to start, and the group of smokers had already dispersed. The restroom was nearly empty, the perfect place for a beating.
Fei Zhengtao stared at the gang leader’s condescending chin, then at the two students beside him grinning maliciously. Gripping his short club, he felt an unprecedented calm.
In the past, moments like this would make his heart race, his limbs go numb with fear, and his mind go blank, knowing only that resistance was futile and that he’d end up hurt both physically and mentally.
But now, although he hadn’t had time to place the “Yuanhuang Talisman Decree” on his chest, he no longer felt the usual trembling fear toward the three delinquents. Their imposing physiques, which once intimidated him, no longer held power over him. It was all thanks to the Myriad Realms Universal Talisman!
The short club was still in his hand, proof that he had experienced something nearly mythical. Those forum users arguing online might be experts capable of flying and vanishing into thin air, masters who could leap across rooftops and shatter flesh with their bare hands. He had become a disciple of the Jade Void Sect, taking as his master Qingmu Heavenly King, the top expert under Yuanhuang. Compared to them, these three punks were pathetically weak. Plus, he had the short club gifted by his master.
His horizons had broadened, his experiences extraordinary, and his possession of treasures had boosted his confidence in every way. And with that confidence came composure, reducing panic and hesitation.
“If a fight can’t be avoided, strike first.”
“Show them you’re fearless, willing to drag one of them down even if it costs your life…”
These words, both from past readings and advice from his master Daqinggen, rang clearly in Fei Zhengtao’s mind. Pretending to turn around, he walked toward the restroom, gripping the short club in his right hand. Then, in one swift motion, he spun and swung the club at the gang leader’s still-raised chin.
Crack!
Caught completely off guard, the gang leader had no time to react as the club smashed into his jaw. It felt like it shattered, a sharp pain exploding in his mind, golden lights flashing before his eyes as he nearly fainted.
“Damn it!” One of the other two thugs swore loudly. One launched a side kick while the other threw a punch.
Fei Zhengtao had already planned his move before swinging the club. He pushed off the ground with his toes, shifting slightly backward. He was still kicked in the thigh, but he dodged the punch.
All the anger and resentment he had bottled up for over two years now erupted. Swinging the club recklessly, he struck the gang leader and the two thugs. Even as they knocked him down and kicked him, he grabbed one of their legs, biting and hitting wildly like a madman, showing no mercy or fear, only wanting to take them down with him. His twisted expression and bloodshot eyes terrified the already hurting trio more and more with every blow, making them hesitant and fearful of another club strike.
Ding!
The class bell rang, and footsteps of the teacher approached. The gang leader took a step back, noting that Fei Zhengtao looked worse off than them, and silently sighed in relief. He spat out a threat: “You’re asking for death! You think we won’t kill you?”
With that, he turned and walked toward the classroom. As soon as he moved, pain shot from multiple bruises, making him wince and limp slightly.
“Brother Cong, should we corner him after school?” One thug asked hesitantly.
Fei Zhengtao had gone completely insane. If they fought again, he might get hurt even worse. They had already taught him a lesson—there was no need to go through that again.
Those who enjoy bullying others are, with few exceptions, usually cowards hiding behind bravado.
The gang leader inhaled sharply, glanced back at Fei Zhengtao struggling to sit up, and shook his head. “He’s already beaten this badly. If we hit him again, something serious might happen. There’ll be other chances later.”
Other chances? The thought suddenly crossed his mind. He had already decided: if Fei Zhengtao didn’t provoke him again, he had no intention of bullying him further. Fei had looked like a movie madman just now—capable of anything terrifying…
In the blind spot of the restroom, Fei Zhengtao leaned against the wall, listening as the thugs and teacher entered the classroom. He looked up at the blue sky. Though his body ached from bruises, his heart felt an unparalleled sense of relief and lightness.
From the thugs’ reactions, he knew he would no longer be bullied.
Indeed, as his master had said, the weak and timid, those who never resist, will always be targeted and pushed around. Only by daring to fight back, to risk everything, can one make the bullies weigh their gains and losses and achieve the peace they desire.
Those who seek peace through compromise will never find it. Only those who fight for peace will gain true stability!
That’s simply how the world works… Suddenly, Fei Zhengtao burst into laughter, tears nearly streaming down his face, feeling as if he had been reborn and transformed.
All thanks to Yuanhuang’s “teachings”!
At this moment, the sky was so blue, the clouds so white!
A student from another class, sneaking out to slack off, saw this laughing madman and couldn’t help shivering, quickly walking away.
…
The day passed. Though Fei Zhengtao’s body ached from bruises, his spirit was high, his aura seemingly changed. He took a leave from evening study and proudly returned home. Before his parents arrived, he locked himself in his room and activated the Myriad Realms Universal Talisman.
He wanted to obtain Yuanhuang’s image to carve a statue!
A direct search would likely trigger the warning, “According to relevant laws and regulations, some results are not displayed.” Asking on the forum seemed too abrupt. Then he remembered—his master was Yuanhuang’s top expert! Surely he knew what Yuanhuang looked like! With that thought, Fei Zhengtao quickly messaged his master: “Master, the matter is resolved. Your teachings were truly correct!”
“Don’t interrupt me! I’m at the final boss stage!” Master Daqinggen’s urgent voice came through.
Fei Zhengtao froze, speechless. His master was actually addicted to gaming.
This master was becoming less and less reliable…
After a pause, Fei Zhengtao left his desk and began his hundred-day foundation cultivation.
After dinner, when he logged back in, Daqinggen was finally free, stroking his thinning fur: “Good. In the martial world, the first thing is to build courage. Many never pass this stage, remaining timid and weak forever.”
He spoke in a tone meant to sound like a lofty sage, secretly eyeing Fei Zhengtao’s Yuanhuang coins.
“Master, disciple wishes to enshrine Yuanhuang, and also your wooden statue. Could you tell me about their appearances?” Fei Zhengtao asked.
Daqinggen suddenly fell silent, making Fei Zhengtao fear he had done something wrong. Just as he was about to speak, his master’s familiar voice finally returned: “Neither Yuanhuang’s nor my image can be given to you yet. Spend three months gathering information about Yuanhuang—don’t look at any images. Then, create a statue based on your own imagination of his appearance.”
“Don’t worry. Whatever image you have of him in your heart, make it that way. In the future, you can establish a martial arts school in Yuanhuang’s name, helping people like you who were bullied by thugs.”
Such a strange request, and his master’s tone sounded strangely hesitant… Fei Zhengtao was utterly confused but could only obey: “Disciple follows your command.”
“By the way, Master, what should I buy next? I really want that Golden Holy Robe.”
Daqinggen replied impatiently: “Focus on building your foundation for the next three months. Even if you want to wear the Holy Robe, you must first strengthen your body, open your acupoints, and cultivate your inner universe. The body is the foundation of everything. Besides, the Golden Holy Robe costs hundreds of thousands of Yuanhuang coins—it’s a divine artifact. Can you even afford it?”
If Yuanhuang coins exist, wouldn’t your cheap master be better? Master, I’m full of treasures—plucking even one hair of mine would make you rich!
Seeing the logic in his master’s words, Fei Zhengtao eagerly asked more martial cultivation questions, getting scammed out of dozens of Yuanhuang coins again.
Once Daqinggen returned to his game, Fei Zhengtao intended to continue training but couldn’t resist logging into the Myriad Realms Mall. After browsing, he settled on a Jazz pistol—large caliber, low recoil, stylish, concealable, listed under hidden weapons for 270 Yuanhuang coins, compatible with most universes.
A real gun, and so cheap! Fei Zhengtao had always been fond of firearms. He placed the order and saw a notice:
“Note: Both parties are not in the Real World or the same universe. To deliver physical items, choose Jade Void Express. The cost equals the item’s value, but delivery is fast.”
The price doubled? That delivery service was ruthless! Fei Zhengtao was shocked. He searched for more info and found that Jade Void Express was the only option.
In the Real World, due to the increasing number of martial artists from the Southern Wilderness, many industries were saturated. With the Zhou Dynasty government’s guidance, traditional escort agencies evolved into courier services, solving many martial artists’ livelihood issues. However, high-end items handled by noble families and sects still relied on transmission arrays operated by experts and overseas immortals. For particularly valuable or urgent items, or those involving inter-universal trade, only Jade Void Express could be used, as it delivered instantly within the Real World and accounted for time differences across universes.
No wonder it’s Jade Void Palace’s business… Fei Zhengtao finally accepted.
After paying 540 Yuanhuang coins, nearly leaving him broke, a silver-gray compact pistol materialized before him.
Fei Zhengtao caressed the Jazz pistol, filled with the joy of shopping. But as his excitement faded, he suddenly froze.
He lived in a city with decent security and had no plans to rob anyone. Why did he need a gun?
What a waste!
Looking at his remaining 30 Yuanhuang coins, he felt like crying. Regret surged—he wanted to chop off his hands. Master wasn’t lying. The Myriad Realms Mall was truly terrifying!
…
Three months later, in a corner of the flower, bird, and craft market, a woodcarving shop.
Liu Yuntao was selecting woodcarvings when she suddenly heard approaching footsteps. Turning around, she saw a familiar figure—Fei Zhengtao from her class, usually quiet, timid, and constantly bullied, always keeping a low profile, never drawing attention.
But this Fei Zhengtao, though his face remained unchanged, radiated a steady, vibrant energy. His white short-sleeve shirt was clean and fresh, his every movement confident and fearless—completely different from the classmate she remembered.
Could it be his twin brother? Liu Yuntao wondered.
“Hi, Liu Yuntao,” Fei Zhengtao greeted with a smile, calm and self-assured.
It really was him! Liu Yuntao nodded hastily: “Are you here to buy woodcarvings? This is my uncle’s shop.”
“I’d like him to carve a special wooden statue for me,” Fei Zhengtao said, handing her a piece of paper.
Liu Yuntao took the paper. On it was a dignified, imposing elder with a long beard, exuding a refined, otherworldly aura.
Boom!
Liu Yuntao looked up in shock. The previously clear sky had suddenly darkened, thick clouds rolling in with a deep, rumbling thunder.
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