Hanging up the phone with Zhao Hu, my heart dropped with a heavy thud.
Lin Yuexuan looked up at me, her eyes filled with worry. "What's wrong?"
I clenched my teeth, my voice turning icy. "Qian Batian plans to pull something during the cargo transport."
Lin Yuexuan stamped her foot in anger. "That Qian Batian is going too far!"
I took a deep breath to steady myself. "Don't panic, let me figure something out."
I quickly dialed Zhao Hu back. "Zhao Hu, what's the situation on your end?"
Zhao Hu said anxiously, "Boss, I heard that Qian Batian has hired a bunch of thugs to intercept our delivery trucks on the main route."
Frowning, I thought for a moment. "Keep an eye on them. I'll arrange protection for the transport."
After hanging up, I told Lin Yuexuan, "Contact the transport company and change the route to avoid where Qian Batian is setting his ambush."
Lin Yuexuan nodded. "Got it, I'm on it."
I contacted several reliable brothers and had them disguise themselves to blend into the transport team.
I gave them a stern warning. "Everyone, protect the cargo well and play it by ear."
The brothers responded in unison, "Don't worry, Boss, we'll get the job done!"
Things didn't go that smoothly, however. On the road, Qian Batian somehow found out about the new route.
A vicious gang of thugs blocked the delivery trucks.
The driver hurriedly called me. "Boss, we've been cut off. They won't let us pass."
I was furious. "Hold your ground, I'm on my way!"
I told Lin Yuexuan to stay at the office, then drove over in a rush.
When I arrived at the scene, I immediately spotted Qian Batian's bulky figure, surrounded by a group of muscular tough guys.
I said coldly, "Qian Batian, you really are like a ghost that won't stop haunting me!"
Qian Batian crossed his arms, looking extremely smug. "Liang Yunfeng, you aren't moving this cargo today!"
I let out a cold laugh. "You think this can stop me?"
Qian Batian waved his hand. "Get him, teach him a lesson!"
The thugs swarmed forward all at once. I loosened up my joints and, relying on the Global Martial Arts bestowed by the System, easily handled them.
Kicking left and blocking right, I sent several thugs crashing to the ground within seconds.
Qian Batian's expression changed. "You brat's got some skills, but you're in for a world of pain today!"
Just then, a few luxury cars drove up in the distance, and a group of foreigners stepped out.
Qian Batian ran up to them with a flattering smile. "Masters, it's all up to you now."
I looked the group over and saw they were martial arts experts from various countries.
A Japanese karate expert stepped forward, his gaze full of contempt. "Chink, let me show you the true power of Japanese karate!"
I sneered. "Bring it on!"
The karate expert let out a roar and lunged at me. I sidestepped, grabbed his arm, and threw him to the ground with a shoulder throw.
Next up was a Russian judo expert. He was heavily built with astonishing strength.
Not daring to let my guard down, I circled around him, waited for the right moment, and used Tai Chi's principle of overcoming brute force with softness to send him flying.
Battle after battle, foreign experts took turns stepping up. I grew more courageous with every fight, not losing ground at all.
The onlookers let out gasps of amazement. "This young man is incredible!"
Qian Batian jumped up and down in anxiety. "What is going on? How can so many people not handle him?"
The fight continued. I had already single-handedly fought over forty foreign experts. Sweat soaked my clothes, but my will remained unshakable.
Suddenly, a guy claiming to be the European fighting champion stepped up. His striking was sharp and his attacks fierce.
I concentrated, dodging his attacks while looking for a chance to counter.
Taking advantage of an opening, I kicked him squarely in the abdomen, and he collapsed to the ground with a miserable scream.
By this time, my stamina was getting somewhat depleted. But seeing Qian Batian's exasperated look only fueled my fighting spirit further.
I shouted loudly, "Who else? Come at me together!"
Another group of experts surrounded me. I took a deep breath and plunged back into the fight.
I lost track of time, but I ended up single-handedly fighting over two hundred foreign experts, leaving a massive pile of them knocked out all around me.
Qian Batian's face turned pale white, his legs shaking. "Liang Yunfeng, you... you're insane!"
I panted heavily. "Qian Batian, is this your so-called conspiracy? Pathetic!"
Yet Qian Batian refused to give up, summoning even more experts.
The battle seemed endless, and I felt my body reaching its absolute limit, but my belief kept me going.
Finally, after single-handedly defeating four hundred and twenty-six people—including all sorts of foreign fighting champions and judo kings—none of them dared to step up anymore.
The entire place fell so silent you could hear a pin drop; everyone was left utterly stunned by my feat.
Qian Batian collapsed onto the ground, despair in his eyes. "You win... I yield..."
I walked up to him and said coldly, "Remember, don't mess with me again, or next time it won't be this easy!"
With that, I told the brothers to resume transporting the goods.
Returning to the office, Lin Yuexuan hurried over anxiously. "Yunfeng, are you alright?"
I smiled tiredly. "I'm fine, these minor injuries are nothing."
After this incident, Qian Batian behaved himself much better and didn't dare provoke me lightly.
The company's business grew better and better, and the bond between Lin Yuexuan and me deepened.
Yet I understood that the business world is a battlefield, and many more challenges awaited me in the future.
After some time, news came from the international martial arts community that martial arts experts from various countries had joined forces to set up a fighting arena to challenge Chinese martial arts.
They claimed that Chinese martial arts were nothing more than an empty reputation and utterly vulnerable.
When the news reached home, many people were enraged.
Zhao Hu clenched his fists in anger. "Outrageous! They're way too arrogant."
I was filled with righteous indignation as well. "I'll go meet them and let them know the true power of Chinese martial arts!"
Lin Yuexuan looked a bit worried. "Yunfeng, there are a lot of them, be careful."
I comforted her. "Don't worry, with the Martial Arts Ability given by the System, I'll be fine."
I set off on the road to the international arena. Arriving at the venue, it was a sea of people, with experts from all nations present.
By the ring, a foreign host spoke arrogantly in English, "Today, we make Chinese martial arts history!"
The foreign audience in the stands cheered and applauded.
I stepped onto the ring and replied in fluent English, "You underestimate Chinese martial arts. Today, I'll show you the real deal!"
The foreign experts all wore disdainful expressions.
The match began, and the first to take the stage was the Muay Thai champion. His punches were fierce and his attacks aggressive.
I fought calmly, skillfully dodging his attacks while looking for an opportunity to counter.
Taking advantage of an opening when he attacked too aggressively, I delivered a whip kick to his chest, sending him staggering back a few steps.
Enraged, the Muay Thai champion rushed forward again. I moved nimbly, using Wing Chun's inch-power to strike his vital points.
After a few rounds, the Muay Thai champion was knocked down by me, unable to continue fighting.
The Chinese audience in the stands cheered enthusiastically. "Well done! Bringing glory to Chinese martial arts!"
Next, a Korean Taekwondo expert stepped up. His kicking techniques were flexible and his speed was extremely fast.
I focused entirely, maintaining a tight defense. Spotting the moment he raised his leg, I landed a side kick straight to his knee, causing him to drop to the ground in pain.
Pressing my advantage with continuous attacks, I defeated him.
Match after match, relying on the Global Martial Arts provided by the System, I defeated foreign expert after foreign expert.
The cheers of the foreign audience gradually faded, replaced by astonishment and fear.
As the tournament progressed, more experts fell by my hands.
Yet I knew even stronger opponents lay ahead.
During a break, a foreign reporter walked up to me and asked doubtfully, "Are you really just an ordinary person? How can you be this strong?"
I smiled and replied, "I am Chinese. Chinese martial arts are profound and broad, and I am merely one of its inheritors."
The matches continued, and a super expert claiming to be the world free-fighting champion took the stage.
He was tall, heavily muscled, and had a fierce gaze.
This fight was particularly intense; his attacks came like a violent storm.
I dodged continuously, searching for his weakness.
During an exchange, he landed a punch on my shoulder, causing a sharp wave of pain.
Yet I didn't retreat, enduring the pain to look for a counterattack opportunity.
Finally, I seized a lapse in his defense and subdued him using Chinese martial arts grappling techniques.
The entire arena erupted, and the cheers of the Chinese audience were loud enough to deafen the ears.
Unwilling to accept defeat, the foreign organizers sent out even more experts.
I felt not a shred of fear and continued to meet them head-on.
Every single battle tested my physical strength and willpower, but my conviction never wavered.
After single-handedly defeating numerous foreign experts, I became an undefeated myth in the ring.
Chinese martial arts shone brilliantly on the international stage, winning deep respect and acclaim.
Returning home, I received a hero's welcome.
Zhao Hu said excitedly, "Yunfeng, you were amazing, you brought glory to the country!"
Lin Yuexuan looked at me with eyes full of adoration. "You're my superhero."
I smiled. "This isn't just my personal honor; it's the victory of Chinese martial arts."
Still, I knew clearly that many challenges awaited me in the future. Business competition, martial arts disputes—I had to shoulder them all.
And I, relying on the abilities granted by the System and my steadfast conviction, would forge straight ahead...