HPDBC Chapter 95 A Clown Jumping Over the Beams, A Frenzied Internet Attack
Chapter 95 A Clown Jumping Over the Beams, A Frenzied Internet Attack
Ma Cong paid no attention to the shocked looks around him.
He was simply lost in his own world.
He could clearly feel how every muscle and bone in his body worked together to exert force when he was carrying a weight of 500 pounds.
The power rises from the soles of the feet, passes through the legs, is transmitted to the waist, and then flows down the spine, like a great dragon, to the shoulders.
The entire process was smooth and efficient, without the slightest unnecessary waste.
The Jade Bone and Golden Body not only brought him immense strength and defense, but also allowed him to achieve an unprecedented level of mastery over his own body.
For him, this was no longer just work, but a form of spiritual practice.
A truckload of cement, weighing more than ten tons.
At normal efficiency, it would take three or four workers at least a morning to unload the waste.
As a result, with the addition of Ma Cong, the "human crane," the entire truck was completely unloaded in less than an hour.
When Ma Cong dusted off his hands and walked up to the foreman...
The way the foreman looked at him had completely changed.
It was a look that mixed reverence, shock, and a hint of fear.
"Um... young... young man, you've finished your work." The foreman stammered.
"Um, could you settle my wages? I need them urgently," Ma Cong said calmly.
"Oh, of course, of course!"
The foreman snapped out of his daze, quickly took out his wallet from his pocket, counted out three hundred yuan, and handed it to Ma Cong.
He thought for a moment, then took out two more hundred-yuan bills from his wallet.
"Young man, your strength is truly... truly amazing! This two hundred yuan is an extra gift from me, consider it a token of friendship! If I need any work in the future, I'll contact you again!"
The foreman said with a fawning expression.
Having been in the underworld for so many years, he has a good eye for people.
This young man in front of me is definitely not an ordinary person!
It's definitely worth it to use a few hundred dollars to make a good connection.
"Thank you very much."
Ma Cong accepted the five hundred yuan without hesitation.
He really needs money right now.
The first thing Ma Cong did after leaving the construction site was to find a mobile phone store.
He spent several hundred yuan to buy the cheapest smartphone and get a SIM card.
When the phone is turned on and connected to the internet, countless pieces of information flood in instantly.
Ma Cong found a bench by the roadside, sat down, and opened his browser.
He didn't read entertainment gossip or social news.
He directly typed two words into the search box: "Chinese martial arts".
The search results popped up quickly.
At the top of the list were not positive news stories, but rather shocking headlines filled with strong irony.
Traditional martial arts master knocked out again! Baguazhang inheritor was hospitalized after being beaten by amateur fighter within three seconds of stepping onto the stage!
Hilarious! "Iron Palm" master attempts to break bricks with his hand, ends up fracturing his hand!
Is traditional Chinese martial arts dead? Do we still need these so-called "masters" to swindle and deceive?
Ma Cong read through them one by one.
His expression gradually darkened.
During the months he was in seclusion, the outside world seemed to remain unchanged.
No, it should be said that the situation has gotten worse.
Those fake masters who swindle and deceive under the guise of traditional martial arts continue to emerge in droves, springing up like mushrooms after rain.
Every time they are exposed or knocked out, it sparks a frenzy of celebration and ridicule across the internet.
On the internet, the term "national martial arts" has almost become synonymous with "fraud" and "joke".
The general public has an extremely negative impression of traditional Chinese martial arts.
Ma Cong gripped the phone slightly tighter.
The hard phone case groaned under his fingertips, unable to bear the weight any longer.
He suppressed his anger and continued scrolling down.
Soon, a name that appeared frequently caught his attention.
"Titan".
This is a foreigner's name.
He is mentioned in almost every article that mocks traditional Chinese martial arts.
Ma Cong clicked on a video about this "Titan".
The video shows a brightly lit commercial arena.
A burly, muscular white man, as tall as an iron tower, was arrogantly shouting into the microphone in broken Chinese.
"Chinese Kung Fu? It's all trash! Completely useless!"
"Who else? Does China have anyone left who can fight? Step forward!"
At his feet lay a middle-aged man dressed in a Tang suit, foaming at the mouth, who had already passed out.
The video was filled with a dense barrage of comments.
"Hahaha, another master got instantly killed!"
"That felt good! I love seeing these scammers get their comeuppance!"
"Titan is awesome! A champion against fake news!"
"Sigh, what a disgrace! In such a vast country like China, is there not a single person who can fight?"
"Stop talking. Traditional martial arts are a joke. If you really want to learn how to fight, you should go and practice boxing or Muay Thai."
Ma Cong turned off the video without expression.
He continued searching for information about this "Titan".
He quickly figured out what had happened.
This man, named "Titan," is a moderately well-known mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter in the United States.
He came to China about two months ago.
Then, under the guise of "exposing frauds," he began to challenge so-called "traditional martial arts masters" in various places.
The result is predictable.
Those fake masters who only know how to brag and make videos are no match for him; they can't even last a single round.
He knocked them all out in the ring in an extremely brutal manner.
And this Titan is also very good at hype.
Every time he defeats a "master," he publicizes it extensively online, going to great lengths to ridicule and humiliate them.
Over time, he actually gained a huge reputation in China.
Many young people who are unaware of the truth even idolize him, believing that he is "upholding justice".
The Chinese martial arts community, meanwhile, was utterly humiliated and fell silent in fear.
It's not that no one has thought about fighting back.
Some real, skilled modern combat athletes have also considered going up in the ring to teach him a lesson.
However, the Titan's promotional team rejected them all, citing "we only practice traditional martial arts, not modern combat sports."
This reason, though seemingly ridiculous, is impossible to refute.
Because from the very beginning, he positioned himself on the moral high ground of "debunking traditional martial arts."
This has led to an extremely awkward situation.
Those who can fight don't meet his "challenge rules".
Those "traditional martial arts masters" who conform to his rules are all easily swindled frauds.
Over time, this has led to the current situation where he alone has suppressed the entire Chinese martial arts community to the point that they can't even lift their heads.
"What a fine example of 'only practicing traditional martial arts'..."
A cold smile curled at the corners of Ma Cong's lips.
This isn't about exposing counterfeits.
This is clearly a malicious commercial hype targeting the entire field of traditional Chinese martial arts!
They exploited the public's hatred of fake masters, tightly linking traditional martial arts with fraudsters.
Then, as a "messenger of justice," he trampled them all under his feet.
The method was undeniably ingenious.
Their intentions were undeniably malicious!
Ma Cong continued to browse through the information.
He saw that just three days later, this Titan would be holding an unprecedented "Traditional Martial Arts Challenge" in Donghai City.
He claimed that this would be his "final battle".
He issued a final challenge to all the "traditional martial arts masters" in China.
They claimed that in this final battle, they would completely nail the joke of "Chinese Kung Fu" to the pillar of historical shame!
Tickets for this match have already sold out.
The rights to broadcast live online have sold for astronomical prices.
Countless media outlets and netizens are eagerly anticipating and preparing to watch this "anti-counterfeiting extravaganza," which is destined to ignite the entire internet once again.
"Donghai City..."
"Three days later..."
Ma Cong looked at the information on his phone screen and slowly stood up.
Finally, a flame called fighting spirit ignited in his once calm and unwavering eyes.
He originally planned to keep a low profile for a while and slowly, step by step, change people's perception of Chinese martial arts.
But now it seems there's no need for that.
Some people and some things cannot be reasoned with.
The most direct and effective way to deal with them is...
It means using your fists.
Smash their faces with fists that are harder and stronger than theirs!
Break all their bones, one by one!