Chapter 123 Turning the Tide [Thanks to Lord Miaomu, the giant charcoal diamond from the mine world for the reward]

"Mr. Du, aren't you a mainland artist? Why are you interested in fighting?"

"Contestant 888, how do you feel about advancing to the top with this method?"

"Mr. Du, how far do you think you can go?"

"Do you think this kind of cheating is considered cheating?"

"..."

Faced with the reporter's continuous questioning, Du Sheng was somewhat speechless even though he was in a good mood.

This group of people almost pointed out that he had made it to the top 64 through unfair means.

Du Sheng knew that they wanted to pull him down and attract attention, so he would not fall into the trap and said calmly:

"Since I signed up, my goal is the same as most other players, to win the championship.

As for why the opponents chose to give up in the previous games and why the opponent failed to play just now, to be honest, I also want to know.

If anyone suspects that I am faking the data, just wait and see. "

After all, "Legend of Wulin" is a semi-charitable fighting event, so some profit-making activities are inevitable.

Brushing up data can only attract attention in the early stages, but in the end it still depends on personal strength.

Du Sheng didn't feel too much about this.

After all, the previous version of "Wulin Feng", which was copied from the same source, was more excessive and blatant in its attempt to make money and attract attention.

What about farmers going on stage to KO the Japanese boxing champion, all kinds of fake fights, inciting national sentiment, and gold belts are sold wholesale...

Hearing Du Sheng's answer, the reporters at the scene became excited instantly.

A guy who made it to the top 64 without even playing a single match actually boasted of winning the championship?

This is enough to attract hatred and make headlines!

The facts were indeed as expected by journalists and the media.

【Breaking news! Mainland artist easily advances to the top 64 of the fighting competition without throwing a single punch! 】

[A mysterious boxer swept through "Legend of Wulin" and won several games in a row without fighting! ]

The next morning, several news stories with eye-catching headlines occupied the headlines of major newspapers in Hong Kong.

Du Sheng's name instantly became a hot topic among people.

Many people even speculated who this boxer was who frightened his opponents so much that they dared not to fight him?

Could it be that some boxing organization in the mainland really sent them to conquer the universe in order to show off their power?

As we all know, the East is not a fighting nation.

The real fighting powers are the Lighthouse Country, Basi, Rakshasa Country, China, Neon, etc. Even the fighting level of the Korean Country is far higher than that of the East by N times.

There are many reasons and difficulties, some of which may be restricted by the system, some may take a populist approach, or some may be all fake traditional martial arts.

In fact, in internationally renowned fighting events such as K1 and MMA, there are very few well-known Oriental players.

Last year, in order to win the Eastern market, Neon K1 invited Eastern players again and again, and it was said that it even modified certain rules for this purpose. However, only a few players dared to accept the invitation, which once became a joke.

In order to avoid becoming a complete laughing stock, some organizations in the mainland will certainly not sit still.

Now that "Legend of Wulin" has been launched, it is the best proof of this.

When everyone learned that Du Sheng was from the mainland and was a kung fu actor, public opinion immediately reached its peak.

This guiding dual identity is undoubtedly very topical.

If he really came with a mission, it would be very interesting.

Apart from anything else, the organizers of "Legend of Wulin" will definitely not miss this hot spot and will definitely give it a high profile.

Having said that, the only mainland artist who has caused a sensation in Hong Kong in the past decade is still Jet Li.

However, even Jet Li, who has won a martial arts championship, has never been involved in this kind of professional fighting arena.

Not to mention that his martial arts championship was of a performative nature and has always been questioned by the public.

Even the topic of whether many kung fu actors have fighting ability and whether they can PK on stage has always been talked about by the audience.

They are all looking forward to these stars who have shown their talents in the movies to be able to show them in real life.

But neither kung fu superstar Jackie Chan nor martial arts superstar Jet Li responded.

As for stepping into the fighting arena in person?

There is still no famous first- or second-tier star.

This also made the public feel regretful and even a little disappointed.

Because foreign audiences are questioning and mocking that Orientals only dare to fantasize in movies.

But even so, no one stood up.

Even when talking about the most talented artists in the domestic film and television industry, people can only bring up supporting actors such as Chow Bili, Lo Wai-Kwong, and Ghost Leg Seven.

But doing this won't stop the gossip.

After learning that Du Sheng is a mainland kung fu actor, many viewers couldn't help but wonder, is he trying to step forward and turn the tide?

However, this approach of making it into the top 64 has attracted some doubts and dissatisfaction.

Some accused him of being too eager for quick success, and some even suspected that he achieved victory through unfair means.

For a time, Du Sheng became the darling of the Hong Kong sports and fighting circles.

And as the top 64 teams are announced, "Legend of Wulin" will enter a fierce battle stage.

There will be more and more media attention, and even the entertainment section will come to get a piece of the pie.

The TV station is also busy arranging the broadcast.

The contestants who were able to enter the top 64 were all more or less famous in the past.

Only Du Sheng and the young master of the Li family attracted special attention and became the focus for a time.

Not to mention the young master of the Li family, the public can just watch it for fun. It is unknown whether they can make it to the top 32 this time.

And what about Du Sheng?

It was generally believed that he came with a mission.

You can't just cheat or rely on luck to get in, right?
In that case, not to mention whether the organizers will agree or not, even the audience will be discouraged from doing so.

So next, he must prove it with actions.

This is also what the citizens are most looking forward to and concerned about.

Amidst everyone's attention and controversy, Du Sheng immediately became the focus of this fighting competition as soon as he appeared in the stadium.

Media reporters rushed over and surrounded him, with flash cameras flashing one after another.

Facing the lively questions and doubts, Du Sheng complained in his heart:
"It seems that even as an actor I don't get this kind of treatment."

But I have to say that the publicity effect is very good. Not to mention how much the popularity has increased, the average reputation value alone is thousands per day.

The more the merrier.

In order to maintain this status, Du Sheng just smiled and said nothing, as if to say:

"I will respond to you with my strength."

"Sorry, please make way. The game is about to start. We are not accepting interviews for the time being."

Ma Yaowei struggled to push away the reporters and media who were blocking his way, and the effort felt even more tiring than the previous game.

But I have to say that my friend is about to gain momentum.

He is well aware of Du Sheng's abilities, and he is going to make a splash this time!

However, this does not include outsiders who are not aware of the truth.

Seeing that Du Sheng ignored the interview, the reporters around him became even more excited.

If you dare to refute or push back, then the manuscript will be there.

"Oh, you have the guts to participate in the competition?"

"Isn't it embarrassing to represent the mainland in the competition?"

"Rumor has it that he beat a retired boxing champion. Are you sure he wasn't bribed?"

"Who will be the next opponent? Let's quickly expel this monster."

"..."

Ma Yaowei rolled his eyes and simply ignored it, complaining in his heart.

'You guys don't know anything, all you know is to scam people and attract attention.

Those so-called opponents are not even as good as Du Sheng's finger. I can easily knock them over when I go up to them!'

Even though he thought this, he secretly hoped that the sound could be louder.

Because the odds have already been opened for Du Sheng, the odds of advancing to the finals are as high as 7.8 times!
If everyone is pessimistic, the odds may be even higher.

"Oh my god, your luck is gone when you face the boxing champion in the next round!"

Ma Yaowei flipped through the draw sheet and suddenly exclaimed.

No wonder the odds are so high.

Du Sheng took a glance and knew what was going on, so he was not too surprised.

In today's 64-player competition, he no longer has the privilege of "brushing up his record".

A powerful opponent, Basong, is about to arrive.

This player from China has long been famous in the fighting world.

Three years ago, in the two major Muay Thai world events, the 'Lasanka International Boxing Championship' and WPMF, he won the championship consecutively with his extraordinary strength and was respected as the boxing champion by the people of the country.

Although he is over 30 years old and his physical condition has inevitably declined, he is still the favorite to win the competition in a group of short mules and boxing gym students who mostly compete.

“Isn’t this something the organizer did on purpose?”

Ma Yaowei suddenly thought of a possibility and muttered to himself.

"After all, the audience response was huge, so we can't rule out this possibility."

Du Sheng smiled and spoke calmly.

It is obvious that the organizers have noticed his "dark horse" existence and specially arranged for Basong, a strong enemy, to intercept him.

After all, if he continues to advance easily, the fairness and authority of the event will be affected.

As for the draw?

Sometimes it's good to just listen.

"Ah Sheng, this Basong is not simple."

Since Ma Yaowei gave up the game, he has been collecting information for Du Sheng and said:
“The attacks were extremely brutal, and the opponents were knocked down and carried off the field.

My favorite combination of moves is left front kick to the abdomen + right sweep to the ribs + left kick to the head, so pay attention to it then."

Although he didn't think Du Sheng would fail, it was always better to take precautions.

After the lottery results came out, the two discussed it and decided to bet all 48 yuan.

There is no way, I met the popular seeded player.

In order to advance, Du Sheng must win.

Once you win, the 7.8 times odds are definitely gone.

It may even be pulled down infinitely.

Because the organizer has applied for official permission, the final lottery will be included in the pre-sale release on the official website of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

This further impacted the market.

However, to be on the safe side, Du Sheng still asked Ma Yaowei to buy it on the official website even though the price was 1.8 points lower.

He originally planned to ask Zhang Baizhi for some support first.

Knowing that the other party would come today and would most likely support me, I suppressed my thoughts and waited to see what happened next.

As for using gold ingots as collateral, I have considered it, but have put it on hold.

Firstly, I can't explain it; secondly, robbing one's fellow thieves is like pawning three tricks; thirdly, I can't trust anyone I know.

Even if you want to be one, it’s never too late. After all, having confidence doesn’t mean you will always win.

"I know it well."

Du Sheng just smiled faintly, without much expression on his face.

He did not underestimate his opponents, but had a full understanding of himself.

If you can't even beat a veteran who's in declining form, then you might as well follow Zhang Da Huzi's example and go home and sell sweet potatoes.

Suddenly, a loud noise broke the silence of the venue.

Ma Yaowei glanced sideways and couldn't help but whispered:

"Hey, Mrs. Xiang and Hong Bao are here!"

Du Sheng raised his eyebrows and looked over.

Sure enough, Zhang Baizhi was seen walking in with Mrs. Xiang, smiling.

When he got closer, he winked at me proudly.

It seems that she was half responsible for Mrs. Xiang's coming.

(End of this chapter)