t Duel
The Azure Cloud Sect's courtyard was unusually quiet that evening. The training grounds, normally filled with chatter and laughter, now echoed only with the faint rustling of wind through the banners. Lin Feng, still streaked with mud from his advanced Fist God System training, stretched his arms, feeling energy hum through every muscle.
Suddenly, a shadow fell across the courtyard. Three figures stepped forward—dressed entirely in black, masks concealing their faces, and their presence radiating a cold, threatening aura. The system immediately lit up.
[SYSTEM ALERT – EXTERNAL THREAT DETECTED]
Number of enemies: 3
Affiliation: Shadow Sect Operatives
Level: Martial Adept Stage 2 – Stage 3
Strength: 26 – 32
Speed: 24 – 30
Combat Rating: 180 – 195
Probability of survival: 48%
Humor factor: 65%
"Lin Feng, these are not sparring partners. They are scouts from a rival sect. Recommended action: combine all learned skills, improvise, and embrace chaos fully."
Lin Feng exhaled deeply, fists glowing faintly. "External opponents… just the kind of chaos I like. Let's make this entertaining."
The Shadow Sect Attack
The lead operative stepped forward, voice calm yet chilling. "Lin Feng, the Mud Hero of Azure Cloud Sect. Your antics have reached our ears. Today, you will face true skill, and we will see if your chaotic victories mean anything outside your sect."
Lin Feng shrugged. "Well… I do hope you like mud. It's kind of my signature style."
The three operatives lunged simultaneously. Lin Feng's heart pounded, but the system immediately activated Adaptive Counter.
[SYSTEM STATUS – LIN FENG]
Level: Martial Adept Stage 3 → Novice Fist God Tier 3
XP: 1,020 / 1,200
Fist Points: 1,190
Skills Active: Chaos Flow Lv4, Momentum Mastery Lv2, Comedic Resilience Lv1, Adaptive Counter Lv3, Momentum Surge Lv1, full synergy ready
"Suggested action: Chaos Flow → Momentum Mastery → Adaptive Counter. Probability of success: 52%. Probability of comedic impact: 87%."
Lin Feng grinned. "Chaotic impact it is."
Battle 1: Improvised Onslaught
The first operative struck with a series of rapid punches, each one calculated to overwhelm. Lin Feng rolled, slipping on a patch of mud, spinning wildly, and accidentally connecting with Chaos Flow on all three opponents.
Critical Strike! XP +60. Fist Points +50. Adaptive Counter synergy activated.
The crowd—or rather, the few apprentices who had gathered—gasped. Even Elder Bai Long watched intently from a distance.
Lin Feng wiped mud from his eyes, laughing. "I swear… I plan this all along. Mostly by accident."
The second operative charged with a twin-punch combo. Lin Feng tripped, spun backward, and redirected the momentum using Adaptive Counter, sending both operatives tumbling.
System Notification: Momentum Surge Lv1 triggered. Damage output increased by 18% for momentum-based attacks.
By the time the third operative attempted a frontal strike, Lin Feng had already set up a chain of Chaos Flow attacks, flinging mud, spinning wildly, and landing precise momentum-enhanced blows.
"Critical Combo! Chaos Flow Lv4 → Lv5. XP +80. Fist Points +70. Comedic Resilience triggered."
The operatives staggered, surprised at the unorthodox yet deadly style of the Mud Hero.
Battle 2: The Rising Chaos
Lin Feng realized the Shadow Sect operatives were testing him, not killing him outright. Each strike they threw was faster, more precise, yet predictable enough for the system to highlight counters.
"Lin Feng, observation: all three operatives repeat attack patterns every four strikes. Suggested combo: Momentum Mastery + Chaos Flow → Adaptive Counter → Momentum Surge. Probability of critical success: 58%."
He executed flawlessly—or as flawlessly as a mud-streaked weakling could. Rolling, tripping, and spinning, he connected with all three operatives multiple times. Mud splashed in the air like confetti, creating a chaotic spectacle that left both enemies and onlookers stunned.
"Observation: Humorous combat is highly effective. Probability of audience admiration: 100%. Probability of enemy frustration: high."
Lin Feng wiped sweat and mud from his face, grinning. "They're not ready for my brand of chaos."
The Final Strike
The lead operative, realizing his comrades were overwhelmed, attempted a powerful overhead strike. Lin Feng's system activated Adaptive Counter + Momentum Surge + Chaos Flow, redirecting the strike into a spinning mud-assisted punch. The operative flew backward, crashing into a wall of training dummies.
Critical Hit! XP +100. Fist Points +90. Chaos Flow Lv5 → Lv6 unlocked. Comedic Resilience Lv1 → Lv2.
Lin Feng stood in the center, chest heaving, fists glowing faintly. Mud clung to his robes, hair plastered to his forehead, but he felt stronger, faster, and more confident than ever.
The Shadow Sect operatives retreated, begrudgingly acknowledging defeat.
"Lin Feng… you have skill. But the Shadow Sect does not forgive easily. This is only the beginning," the lead operative called, vanishing into the shadows.
The system chimed happily:
"Warning: External threats will continue. XP +340. Fist Points +210. Probability of Fist God ascension: steadily increasing. Suggested action: continue training and embrace chaos."
Aftermath
Elder Bai Long approached, nodding approvingly. "Lin Feng, you have faced real external opponents today. Your victories are no longer limited to your sect—they are being noticed across the Xianwu Era. But remember, these scouts were just the beginning. Stronger, deadlier opponents will come."
Lin Feng laughed, brushing mud from his shoulders. "Bring them on. I've got mud, chaos, and the Fist God System on my side. Let's see who survives the Mud Hero."
The sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows over the training grounds. The Xianwu Era had officially taken notice of the Mud Hero, and whispers of his chaotic, unstoppable style began to spread to rival sects far and wide.
Lin Feng raised his fists, glowing with energy, and smiled. "Next battle… let's make it even messier."
The system pulsed with approval, ready to guide him through even greater chaos, tougher opponents, and the path toward ultimate Fist God mastery.