Chapter 003: Brass Level (Part One)

Standing behind him was none other than the senior disciple, Zhong Can

Wang Yiyang glanced at him, feeling a slight unease in his heart.

"Not bad. The strategy of using the natural momentum of the universe to crush the opponent and achieve victory, I do not possess. That is an application of the principles of nature and the cosmos," Zhong Can said calmly. "That is also not my pursuit"

Enough

Wang Yiyang's heart skipped a beat; could it be another illusion? He had a vague feeling that something was not quite right with him.

Suddenly, he felt that his vision was slightly blurred

"When are you leaving? I will see you off," Zhong Can said slowly

With a sharp reprimand from Wang Xinlong, the entire courtyard buzzed with noise. The nanny beside him turned pale, her body trembling slightly, nearly dropping the towel she was holding to the ground

No matter how many times he watches, he always feels unexpectedly unprepared

"Not coming, not interested in this," Wang Yiyang smiled and shook his head

Wang Yiyang stopped in his tracks

Returning here is merely due to the respect for the old gentleman Wang Xinlong and the habits of the past

He walked all the way to the side door of the martial arts hall, reached out to grasp the doorpost, and lifted his foot to step onto the stairs. It was the feeling of solid ground beneath his feet at that moment that finally brought him a sense of calm.

What I pursue is to conquer the enemy through divine means, instilling fear in them until their spirit shatters, and then... " As Zhong Can was halfway through his words, he was interrupted by a sharp reprimand from Wang Xinlong

Step by step, Wang Yiyang slowly walked away, but the cold sweat on his back was nearly soaking through his undershirt

"It is just because I was a bit heavy-handed." Zhong Can revealed a strange smile, "But this is the necessary path to instill fear, the essence of combat and slaughter, which is to trample upon the flesh and blood of one's kind, and to ascend the supreme path of evolution!"

Then you would be missing out, with abundant vitality, you can be full of spirit and handle any task with ease. In critical situations, you can even overshadow everyone and take control of the situation. Wang Xinlong has a very loud voice, and when he speaks, it can even echo throughout the entire courtyard

Seeing that there were quite a few people, he simply went outside the martial arts hall and took a walk by the small river on the right

Zhong Can did not speak again; for more than ten minutes afterwards, he remained silent, not uttering a word

As he grew a bit older, Wang Yiyang began to observe the ripples reflected on the surface of the river alone

He lifted his foot, taking one step, two steps, three steps

Since he was very young, he enjoyed walking alone by this river, picking up stones to skip across the water

After spending so many years with his grandfather Wang Xinlong, what this senior brother is truly thinking, I fear that no one knows except for himself

"Why? Isn't this working very well?" he asked

Wang Yiyang's heart skipped a beat as he suppressed the sense of threat within him

Do you know that living organisms themselves experience fear-induced rigidity

In any case of a decisive kill, it ultimately results in inflicting a thousand losses on the enemy while suffering eight hundred losses oneself. Regardless of how disparate the battle may be, there is always the possibility of sustaining damage to oneself. Therefore, I have always pursued the goal of subduing the enemy without engaging in battle

Wang Yiyang did engage in conversation with his slightly recovered grandfather, discussing other matters, but he would occasionally glance at Zhong Can.

And the deity can be used to influence others, each with its own unique utility. Zhong Can appeared at one side of the courtyard without knowing when, his expression calm, and he spoke slowly.

Database is missing, currently searching for a fix, please wait.

Wang Yiyang nonchalantly opened the door, walked in, closed the wooden door with a backward motion, and then stood in the shade, carefully examining the writing in the lower right corner of his field of vision

Waves in different directions, akin to two countries at war, where one is strong and the other is weak

Registration of the mark is in progress

Why did he ultimately take action? Why did he disregard so many years of friendship and commit such a massacre? What is it that lies behind him?

"What are you doing here all by yourself?" Suddenly, a voice unexpectedly sounded behind Wang Yiyang.

Because the times have changed, the times are different now

Therefore, your goal is merely a niche path

The door opened

Yes, in biology, this phenomenon is referred to as one of the survival instincts

Hello, think it over carefully. I will go back to rest first. Wang Yiyang felt a pang of anxiety in his heart and pretended to be unconcerned as he turned and walked towards the martial arts school

His gaze had already fixed upon the five fingers of Zhong Can's right hand, which were slowly unfolding.

Moreover, with so many senior and junior brothers and sisters gathered together, it itself constitutes a significant network of connections

Zhong Can faintly carried the scent of alcohol, his expression calm, with his hands naturally hanging down, looking as if he had simply come out for a stroll

In the lower right corner of the field of vision, a line of small text appeared at some unknown time, extremely delicate and neatly arranged.

Wang Yiyang has watched it many times, and he always feels that during the practice of boxing, his grandfather's fists strike from unexpectedly surprising angles

How about it? Would you like to join for a set to stretch your muscles and bones

He was held back by someone and seemed to pay little attention to this side, which greatly relieved Wang Yiyang's mind

However, this is the easiest time to access the true thoughts of the silkworm, and in order to investigate the matter, he does not want to give up

Zhong Can's gaze passed over Wang Yiyang, seemingly looking towards a farther place, with a somewhat vacant expression.

He knows that he could be killed at any moment by a punch from the silkworm in front of him

He fears that even if he dies, he still cannot save his grandfather. And now there is an opportunity, an opportunity to understand Zhong Can up close

Have you not yet given up on that wicked path? Wang Xinlong glared fiercely at Zhong Can, his strong physique resembling that of a giant bear, exuding a subtly oppressive and fierce aura.

"Then you tell me, what should I do?" he asked, squinting his eyes

Wang Yiyang felt a stir in his heart, yet his expression remained unchanged

Before he could react, the writing jumped up, resembling the way a programmer codes, and another line of small text appeared below.

Your level is ーーBronze. You can randomly generate a Bronze-level identity

"What Brother Zhong said is true," he nodded in agreement

This is not easy, but he is, after all, a person who has died once. In fact, he does not place much importance on death itself.

Wang Yiyang once again noticed that his fingers were slightly trembling

He will quietly make a guess in his heart, and then observe the outcome

After completing a set of punches, Grandfather let out a long breath of white air, took the dry towel handed to him by the nanny beside him, and wiped the sweat from his brow

The writing was not in any script he recognized, yet inexplicably, he was able to understand its meaning

"Why didn't you learn martial arts back then?" Suddenly, Zhong Can's voice floated in from behind him

"If you haven't tried, how do you know it won't work?" Wang Yiyang retorted

It is very simple, he said softly. If you have enough magnanimity, then go and accomplish great things that ordinary people cannot achieve. Spread your reputation

"No need, I can manage on my own," Wang Yiyang smiled and said, "By the way, you mentioned before that you wanted to pursue a victory without fighting. What exactly does that mean? You were interrupted by Grandpa before you could finish. Is there some issue?"

Zhong Can let out a breath and looked at Wang Yiyang with a somewhat strange expression

Zhong Can's martial arts seem to have significant differences with those of his grandfather

Zhong Can also began to get busy, as many people engaged him in discussions about combat-related topics

Creak

Core startup completed

When Zhong Can speaks, his tone is calm and his intonation is gentle, as if he is genuinely chatting with Wang Yiyang

Pure violence and bloodshed may instill fear, but it can only cause panic among a small portion of onlookers; on a larger scale, it remains ineffective

Do you like quietness?" Zhong Can walked over to Wang Yiyang and similarly kicked a stone into the water with his foot

He could sense that the obvious feeling of threat on him had quickly dissipated. It was clear that the other party had temporarily abandoned the intention to kill him

Looking at the side door in front of him, Wang Yiyang was about to let out a long sigh. He reached out and pulled open the wooden door

Unfortunately, my master does not agree with my goals. He believes that I have taken a wrong path. However, in the last three external competitions, I have achieved results far exceeding those of the past. Yet, he still does not acknowledge me

Zhong Can had originally planned to take action directly, to kill Wang Yiyang in front of him, and then return to deal with that old fellow, thus settling everything once and for all

"Not the same." Zhong Can shook his head. "A strong name can at most only bring a sense of oppression."

"I do not think so," Wang Yiyang could not help but retort. As soon as he spoke, he noticed a tremor in Zhong Can's palm, the veins slightly bulging, and an indescribable sense of oppression suddenly emanated from the other party.

Wang Yiyang's thoughts shifted rapidly, yet his expression remained unchanged, calm and natural

Among the disciples, there are both men and women, most of whom are over the age of thirty. Many of them have established their own training institutions outside.

fear paralysis

If the side one guessed is defeated, in frustration, they may kick a few stones into the water, creating even larger ripples to join the fray

He worked hard to make his smile appear completely unaware, very natural

What I am pursuing is to instill fear in others before the battle, thereby causing them to become paralyzed.

He has stopped speaking

After having a meal, I come here for a walk. I have liked coming here alone since my childhood

He was just about to take action when unexpectedly, Wang Yiyang uttered such words

His originally relaxed body suddenly tensed up, slowly turning around.

Originally, he came over to eliminate Wang Yiyang, but now, he suddenly has developed some interest and wants to hear what this young man has to say.

Wang Yiyang also noticed that something was amiss.

Wang Yiyang, with slightly dark circles under his eyes, wearily walked out the door and saw his grandfather, Wang Xilong, already standing in the courtyard beginning his practice.

Wang Xinlong practices a martial art known as Moon Sky Fist, which appears to combine footwork and boxing techniques, creating a powerful and impressive display.

He nonchalantly lifted his foot to leave again, but this time Zhong Can did not call him back

The master stated that essence, energy, and spirit are the foundation of a person, and that essence and energy can be used to physically transform the external world

After the morning exercise, other disciples gradually arrived at the martial arts school

Random search completed, spacetime framework established, system core is rebooting

"It's okay, I just occasionally want some peace and quiet." Wang Yiyang tried to keep his expression as natural as possible. However, as the other person drew closer, he inevitably began to feel a slight chill creeping over him.

When living beings face an overwhelmingly insurmountable foe, a phenomenon of complete paralysis may occur. In this case, the formidable enemy might, upon observing the living being's abandonment of resistance and its motionless, non-hostile state, choose to forgo the hunt, thereby allowing the possibility of survival

With an increase in the number of people, Wang Yiyang mostly does not recognize them, and thus does not have many opportunities to converse with the old gentleman

The mathematical reconstruction begins

What on earth? I didn't sleep well last night and now I'm seeing things

Later, as I grew older, I became afraid of being seen, as it was considered childish to skip stones; he simply took a walk.

Zhong Can fell silent, seemingly pondering the answer to this question

This time he recognized the meaning behind it

Victory without battle is not achievable solely through fear. In fact, any strong reputation can accomplish this.

Immediately, lines of small text began to appear one after another

Registration completed

"Then what are your pursuits...?" Wang Yiyang, feeling a bit curious, asked in turn

Victory without fighting? Wang Yiyang seemed to ponder this thought