- Global Reincarnation: Only I Know the Plot
- GROIKTP Chapter 502
Ba Liming’s battle record was solid, all earned through his own efforts.
There were many nicknames associated with Ba Liming.
“The Undefeated Lone Wolf,” “King of Martial Artists,” “Invincible Ba,” and so on.
He was a formidable figure who had long been invincible in the world.
There were even rumors that Ba Liming had already surpassed the Martial Saint level, reaching an unprecedented realm.
If Ba Liming weren’t so indifferent to fame and fortune, the position of president of the Martial Artists Association would never have gone to anyone else…
Who would have thought that Chen Ye, having just won the world championship, would challenge Ba Liming?
When the host announced that Chen Ye wanted to challenge the undefeated Ba Liming, the global audience watching the match exploded with excitement…
“Oh my god! Is he crazy?”
“He’s actually challenging Invincible Ba? This guy from the East is too arrogant, he’s going to regret this.”
“Challenging my idol, Invincible Ba? Haha, this Chen guy really doesn’t know his place!”
“Seems like the competition was too easy for him. It can make people arrogant, like this Martial Saint Chen!”
“No matter what you say, he’s still a Martial Saint, the youngest in history. He’s much stronger than you keyboard warriors.”
“Being a Martial Saint is impressive, but there’s still a huge gap between Martial Saints. Chen Ye just recently broke through, he’s still too inexperienced to challenge the Undefeated Lone Wolf!”
“Martial Saint Chen has grown too arrogant. I’ve gone from fan to hater. I hope Invincible Ba teaches him a good lesson!”
“Let’s hope that losing this challenge will humble Chen and bring him back down to earth.”
“Exactly, maybe this loss will be good for him, help curb that arrogance.”
“I don’t care about Invincible Ba or Martial Saint Chen, I just want to see a good show!”
“There’s always been rumors that Ba Liming surpassed the Martial Saint level and reached a whole new realm. I wonder if it’s true?”
“Hopefully, Martial Saint Chen can hold out long enough against Ba Liming for us to witness Invincible Ba’s true power!”
“Agreed, can’t wait to see this!”
…
All over the world, viewers flooded the live chat with comments.
For a moment, the sheer number of messages nearly covered the entire screen.
It was clear that almost no one believed in Chen Ye’s chances against Ba Liming.
After all, Ba Liming’s past achievements were just too dazzling…
According to statistics, since Ba Liming became a martial artist, he had challenged countless opponents over the span of more than ten years, participating in over a thousand duels, and the result…
He never lost!!
No matter how extraordinary or famous the martial artist was, they all fell to Ba Liming’s fists.
This earned Ba Liming the title of “The Invincible.”
Globally, Ba Liming was recognized as the strongest human alive.
Even though Ba Liming hadn’t fought anyone in the last ten years, no one dared to question his strength.
People said that the reason Ba Liming didn’t fight anymore was simply because he no longer had any opponents!
At the age of forty, Ba Liming was at the peak of his physical condition. His strength hadn’t declined; if anything, he might have grown even stronger.
At the competition venue.
Xiao Linger and Tang Zichen were both shocked by Chen Ye’s sudden decision to challenge Ba Liming!
Xiao Linger, in particular, was stunned, followed by worry.
But she couldn’t go on stage to stop Chen Ye, nor did she have the right to intervene…
All she could do was sit in the audience, anxious and helpless!
…
No matter how others reacted, nothing could affect Chen Ye on the stage or Ba Liming.
At this moment.
Ba Liming stood up from the VIP seats, accepting Chen Ye’s challenge.
With his sharp eyes, he could tell that Chen Ye wasn’t just an ordinary Martial Saint!
As a martial arts fanatic, Ba Liming was always intrigued by powerful opponents…
Just as Ba Liming stepped out onto the stage, ready to face Chen Ye, a reporter suddenly rushed forward, shoving a microphone in front of Ba Liming.
“Mr. Ba, why are you accepting Chen Ye’s challenge?”
The staff immediately reacted, moving to escort the unruly reporter away.
But Ba Liming waved them off, his gaze fixed on Chen Ye as he smiled and replied, “Chen Ye is a formidable opponent. I’m excited to face someone like him!”
Ba Liming’s demeanor seemed very approachable.
But in reality, this was just a façade.
Because at that moment, countless cameras were pointed at him.
He had to maintain a friendly image to win more fans, which was beneficial for the growth of his Dharma Cult.
That’s right, Ba Liming was the leader of the Dharma Cult!
He had a “deal” with the evil god: if he expanded the Dharma Cult and provided enough followers, the evil god would grant him a portion of divine power, allowing him to surpass human limits…
As for Chen Ye’s challenge, it was part of his own mission.
Although the person who killed his father wasn’t directly instructed by Ba Liming, his father’s death was still tied to the Dharma Cult.
As its leader, Ba Liming bore undeniable responsibility!
Additionally, Chen Ye wanted to enhance his own reputation by defeating, or even killing, Ba Liming…
It was all for the sake of his mission!
…
“Wow! President Ba is so down-to-earth and approachable!”
“Invincible Ba has no airs about him at all, such a man of the people!”
“Famous people could learn a thing or two from President Ba…”
Ba Liming’s performance earned him even more fans, as countless viewers praised him.
Amidst the flood of compliments, Ba Liming stepped onto the stage, facing Chen Ye.
Ba Liming’s appearance was unremarkable, but his physique was astonishing.
He stood over 1.9 meters tall, a truly towering figure. His body was packed with muscle, like solid granite. Furthermore, his aura was equally intimidating. Standing there, he was like a tiger ready to pounce, and just looking at him was enough to send shivers down one’s spine.
Staring at Chen Ye, Ba Liming suddenly asked, “You’re not a true martial artist, are you?”
Chen Ye’s abilities might deceive everyone else, but they couldn’t fool Ba Liming.
As a top-tier master, just shy of reaching the Martial God level, Ba Liming’s perception was exceptional. He was intimately familiar with all aspects of martial arts.
Although Chen Ye’s performance resembled that of a martial artist, there were fundamental differences.
Faced with Ba Liming’s question, Chen Ye neither confirmed nor denied it. Instead, he smiled and said, “You’re not exactly human anymore, either!”
Hearing this, Ba Liming’s expression shifted, a flash of pain crossing his face.
It was clear that his dealings with the evil god, his betrayal of humanity by worshiping the evil god, left him in constant torment…
But soon, Ba Liming’s expression returned to normal.
For the pursuit of ultimate power, even if it meant destroying humanity, he had no regrets!!
He was a pure martial artist, and in his eyes, nothing mattered more than power.
In the face of absolute power, even all of humanity could be discarded!
“For someone like you to emerge among humans is a blessing for humanity!” Ba Liming suddenly remarked, then looked seriously at Chen Ye and said, “Maybe you should take some time to grow before challenging me. I can wait for you.”
Chen Ye understood what Ba Liming meant and smiled, shaking his head, “No, I cultivate my heart, an invincible heart. Backing down would create inner demons and undo all my progress! Besides, I’m ready!”
Hearing this, Ba Liming didn’t insist, nodding solemnly, “Alright! I’ll go all out.”
“I’ve been wanting to see what a half-step Martial God is capable of!” Chen Ye replied slowly.
…
Their exchange left everyone else completely baffled.
Only Chen Ye and Ba Liming could truly understand…
When Ba Liming said that someone like Chen Ye was a blessing for humanity, he meant that Chen Ye might have the potential to help humanity fend off the evil god’s invasion!!
Then, when Ba Liming suggested Chen Ye take more time to grow, it was because he saw boundless potential in the young man.
Perhaps when Chen Ye reached his peak, he would have a better chance of stopping him!
This conversation revealed the deep conflict within Ba Liming.
On one hand, he was willing to sacrifice everything—even humanity itself—for supreme power!
But on the other hand, he hoped that someone powerful enough would appear to stop him, to save humanity…
…
A battle for the ages was about to begin.
On the stage.
Chen Ye looked at Ba Liming, who had entered combat mode and seemed to blend seamlessly with his surroundings, his expression serious.
Even though Ba Liming stood right in front of him, Chen Ye could barely sense his presence…
This alone showed how powerful Ba Liming truly was.
Knowing the storyline, Chen Ye was fully aware of Ba Liming’s strength.
In the original plot, although the evil god was the final boss, Ba Liming was the true rival of the protagonist!
If Ba Liming fought with full force, it would be terrifying!!
Facing such an opponent, Chen Ye knew there was no need to hold back.
So…
In the next moment.
Chen Ye’s body underwent a dramatic transformation.
Dark, eerie energy began to emanate from him, enveloping his body.
Then, around Chen Ye, a sea of fire appeared, with a diameter of about twenty meters.
Within this sea of fire, even the air itself seemed to burn!
This was hellfire, incredibly powerful!
In an instant, the protective railings around the stage disintegrated in the flames, and even the steel floor began to melt…
The horrifying scene left spectators around the world speechless!
Suddenly, a majestic dragon-shaped armor emerged from the flames, attaching itself to Chen Ye’s body.
In the blink of an eye, Chen Ye was fully armored, exuding an imposing aura.
He looked like a general from the underworld!
Once Chen Ye had fully powered up, his aura surged to the heavens, like a god of war descending to earth, reaching his peak.
At that moment, everyone watching from around the world was completely stunned by Chen Ye’s transformation…
Even Ba Liming, standing right in front of him, was visibly shocked.
“This is…”
Ba Liming’s eyes flashed with bright light.
“So this is your true strength? Good! Very good!”
After saying this, Ba Liming’s aura changed as well.
If before, Ba Liming had been like a tiger ready to strike, with the area around him as his hunting ground…
Now, Ba Liming had transformed into an ancient beast, awakened and ready to roar across the world!
“My skills are all concentrated in these fists. If you can withstand my fists, you might be able to defeat me!”
Ba Liming slowly raised his fists as he spoke.
Chen Ye grinned, revealing a smile, “Funny, my fists are quite strong too!”
“Hahaha!”
Ba Liming laughed heartily.
Then, both of them moved at the same time…
“Boom!”
A sonic boom echoed across the stage.
The two figures had moved so fast that they broke the sound barrier, causing a sonic blast!
In the next moment.
The two lightning-fast figures collided fiercely in midair.
Seeing Ba Liming’s incoming punch, Chen Ye’s expression remained calm as he threw out a punch of his own!
“Boom!!”
A resounding note echoed across the heavens.
It wasn’t a sound that existed in the world—it was the earth-shaking harmony produced by the collision of Chen Ye’s and Ba Liming’s fists.
In the next moment.
The power of destruction was unleashed…
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[TN: Next arc is One Punch Man.]