Chapter 55: He Is Your Grandpa

Defeat me with one move?

Mizutani Hikaru sneered, "I admit, your footwork is indeed impressive, but if you think you can defeat me with just that, you're dreaming. I'll make you understand..."

Li Xiaofei moved before she could finish speaking. This time, he was faster and more graceful than before. He was even harder to catch, just like a wisp of wind and cloud. You were already ensnared from the moment you felt the chill of the wind or the mist of the cloud.

Mizutani Hikaru's straight sword only moved slightly.

In the next moment, a single finger shattered her throat.

"Uhhh..."

Mizutani Hikaru's body froze. She looked shocked and confused.

Clang

.

The sound of her straight sword falling to the ground echoed in the massive stadium. It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. The eyes of every spectator widened. They had anticipated something, but the immense pressure Mizutani Hikaru had previously exerted made them hesitant to believe it. They feared rejoicing too early, only to face another twist.

"You... who are you, really?" asked Mizutani Hikaru as her figure began to blur and fade.

Li Xiaofei casually blew on his middle finger and said, "I am... your worst nightmare."

Anger suddenly flared in Mizutani Hikaru's eyes.

The audacity of this Great Xia man!

But in the next instant, her form disintegrated into a stream of data and vanished.

Silence. It was still deathly silent, as if a century had passed.

Boom!

The livestream erupted like a volcano. In the stands, a hundred thousand spectators leapt from their seats. Strangers embraced each other in abandon. Some men and women, catching each other's eyes, even started kissing passionately. There were screams, roars, howls...

All kinds of sounds mixed together. It was like a flood breaking through a gorge, or molten lava bursting through the crust of the earth. In the end, everything turned into a meaningless yet emotionally charged cacophony, radiating from the livestream room throughout the entire Liuhe Base City light-network.

That word was—

Awesome!

After a few minutes of exhilaration, the audience realized something else. The mysterious genius in black had already left. The cheers gradually subsided. The people in the stands looked at each other as they realized they hadn’t managed to find out the hero's identity.

Only a member of Liuhe Base City's high school community, participating in the High School War God League, could pass the default review of the light-network system and issue a challenge in this livestream room. But who exactly was it? There wasn’t a single clue.

No, that wasn’t entirely true. There was actually a clue.

“He... he said he was Your Grandpa.”

In the stands, a clever guy suddenly realized, shouting loudly.

A bearded man next to him wasn't pleased. “Your Grandpa? Why are you insulting people?”

“No, I mean, he said he was Your Grandpa. He’s Your Grandpa.”

The first guy, blushing, tried to explain.

Someone nearby caught on and slapped his thigh. “Yes, yes, he's Your Grandpa. Really, he's Your Grandpa.”

“Ah, right, he’s Your Grandpa.”

“Really, he’s Your Grandpa.”

𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

“I didn’t expect that, it’s actually Your Grandpa.”

The surrounding crowd also realized, excitedly blurting out the same thing. The bearded man was confused.

Could it really be that this person was his grandpa?

***

Shocking! A man in black did this to a beautiful girl in the ring!

Your Grandpa shows up.

The mysterious Your Grandpa finally reveals his true face.

We won.

Arrogant Jiepeng defeated by Your Grandpa.

Your Grandpa will always be Your Grandpa.

Eye-catching headlines and posts spread like wildfire across the light-network forums. One post, titled

Your Grandpa, Our Hero

, became the most popular. The video's creator, known as Little White Dragon in the Waves, was a professional video editor and a new streamer.

He first edited clips of Mizutani Hikaru’s twenty-one consecutive victories in the livestream, showing her trampling over Great Xia’s high school students. The music was somber, exuding a sense of depression and frustration.

"Great Xia has no one."

"Great Xia's martial lineage is vulnerable."

"Sick men of Great Xia."

These condescending words from Mizutani Hikaru were heavily edited and replayed. Each word felt like a sharp, cold knife stabbing into the hearts of the viewers, pushing their emotions to the peak.

In the next moment, Your Grandpa appeared.

"Great Xia is a nation of etiquette."

"A guest should be treated with respect; I will let you have three moves."

"Watch me defeat you with one move."

These stirring lines were already enough to ignite passion. When it was edited in with the final moments—Your Grandpa's graceful, dragon-like movements in slow motion, and his effortless strike shattering Mizutani Hikaru's throat—the video set everyone's emotions ablaze.

What is a hero? This is. A brief, stunning appearance that turns the tide.

Everyone who watched the video felt their blood boil, wanting to shout to the heavens. At the end of the video, Little White Dragon in the Waves concluded with a calm and soothing message.

"This is our hero, Your Grandpa. A figure who appeared when we needed him the most, reminding us of the strength and pride of Great Xia. Let us remember this moment, not just for the victory, but for the spirit that lies within us all."

He said—

"I don't know the true identity of Your Grandpa. Nor have I ever had any contact with him. I once suspected him of cheating in the trials... I even harbored secret jealousy, and hatred towards his achievements on the ranking points leaderboard. Much like some conceited high school students, I maliciously hoped he would soon fall from the top and blend in with the masses."

"But after this battle, I have become his ardent supporter. Not because of his formidable strength. Not because of the overwhelming praise he has received. But because he stood up without hesitation when Liuhe Base City's high school community needed him the most."

"Finally, I also want to extend applause and respect to Zhang Chao, Dragonheart, and the other twenty-one students. In the arena, there will always be winners and losers, but what is indisputable is the fighting spirit of a warrior and the courage to defend the honor of our compatriots."

"I have no doubt that if the city walls were to break and star beasts invaded, they would transform into the bravest warriors and fight to the death to protect this city! Salute to the warriors!"

These words, though plain, carried a fervor that was profoundly moving.

The video spread wildly and eventually went viral. Major forums, video sites, and even official tv stations shared it. In the end, many prominent streamers played the full video during their broadcasts, expressing their respect for Your Grandpa, the twenty-one fighters, and the video creator, Little White Dragon in the Waves.

Public opinion quickly shifted regarding Zhang Chao, Dragonheart, and the other defeated fighters. Initially, they were seen as a disgrace for losing to Mizutani Hikaru. Now, everyone praised their courage in standing up to a formidable opponent.

The change left Zhang Chao, Dragonheart, and the others bewildered. They had expected to be targets of public criticism but instead found themselves hailed as heroes. The transformation bolstered their warrior spirit.

Of course, the burning question on everyone's mind now was—

Who exactly is Your Grandpa?