The Showdown at Dragon Station

"Enough with your nonsense!" Suddenly, a towering figure emerged, standing at a formidable two meters tall. He possessed a muscular build reminiscent of a black bear, exuding an overwhelming aura.

He glared at Xia Ping with disdain and sneered, "Do you think you can evade your faults by playing innocent? Your academic performance is lackluster, yet you've learned how to cause trouble."

He continued, his words dripping with malice, "Did your aunt teach you nothing about manners? Giving your classmates derogatory nicknames and humiliating them in class. Is that the upbringing you received?"

His words were biting, intended to strike a nerve.

"In my eighteen years of life, my aunt taught me one thing: to repay kindness with kindness," Xia Ping blinked and locked eyes with the towering figure.

The muscular man clenched his fist, causing his knuckles to crack, and revealed a sinister grin. "That's quite something, but let's see if you have the ability to back up your words."

Xia Ping's gaze shifted from the muscular man to the Feilongtai, a designated area in the school where students could settle conflicts through martial arts competitions. It was a way to channel their aggression and prevent physical altercations from occurring elsewhere on the campus.

He pondered for a moment and then smiled, accepting the challenge. "Sure, I'm up for a game at the Dragon Station. If I win, you'll leave me alone, right? No more trouble?"

The brawny man nodded, a smug expression on his face. "Of course, if you can defeat me, we won't bother you anymore. But if you lose, you better be prepared for the consequences."

As the news of the upcoming match spread, students nearby became curious and started gathering around, anticipating a spectacle.

"Hey, look! It seems like there's going to be a showdown at the Dragon Station. This should be interesting."

"Isn't that the two-meter-tall bully? Someone actually dared to challenge him. That guy must have some guts."

Whispers and murmurs circulated among the students as they eagerly awaited the confrontation.

"Xiong Heaven?! That's the infamous nickname given to the formidable black bear, known for its immense strength and powerful punches that can deliver a force exceeding a thousand pounds. Rumor has it that he has reached the pinnacle of the Wushu five heavens, making him one of the strongest fighters around!"

"Yes, that's the black bear everyone's talking about. He doesn't hold back when he gets into fights. I heard that several students who crossed paths with him ended up with multiple broken ribs and couldn't take care of themselves for a whole month."

"Indeed, I heard about that incident too. Apparently, one student was so traumatized by the encounter that they dropped out of school."

"It's truly terrifying. That poor kid was targeted by the bear bully. It's like being at the mercy of a raging bull."

The school's corridors buzzed with discussions about the infamous black bear. Xia Ping observed the gloating expressions around him and couldn't help but respond.

"What's the matter? Are you trying to scare me?"

Xiong Ba Tian clenched his fist and gave Xia Ping a menacing smile. "If you kneel down and beg for mercy, I might spare you this once. But remember, if you dare to challenge me again, you won't be able to take care of yourself for three months."

"Afraid?" Xia Ping smiled back. "Should I be afraid of someone as intellectually challenged as you?"

The students standing nearby were taken aback, and even Yang Wei, who was jealous of Xia Ping, couldn't believe his ears. Did Xia Ping really know what he was saying? Xiong Ba Tian was a warrior of the Wutian Five Heavens, possessing natural power and an unruly force.

Yet this audacious youngster dared to claim that the mighty bear was nothing more than an imbecile. Was this kid out of his mind?

"Xia Ping!"

Xiong Ba Tian seethed with anger, smoke seemingly billowing from his nostrils as his eyes turned red. Nobody had ever dared to address him as a stupid big man. Anyone who did would find themselves rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment.

Yet, this audacious kid had the audacity to utter those words. It seemed he had no inkling of how to preserve his own life.

"It's one thing for me to promise you a trip to the dragon station, but what about Yang Wei? Will he agree to it?" Xia Ping replied nonchalantly.

Yang Wei immediately spoke up, "I promise that if you agree to Xiong Big Brother's terms, this matter will be settled, and we'll never bother you again."

He couldn't care less about the consequences. This shameless brat deserved to be taught a lesson at the dragon station. The worse the outcome, the better it would be for him. Satisfaction coursed through his veins, even if he didn't personally deliver the punishment.

"Alright, I agree. When's the appointed time?" Xia Ping asked, showing little concern for the matter. After all, if he wanted to benefit from the Super Hate System, he needed to provoke animosity.

And hatred could only be obtained from enemies. The more enemies he could provoke, the better, as it would enable him to accumulate a significant amount of hate value.

"Very well."

Xiong Ba Tian fixed his gaze on Xia Ping. "The showdown will take place at 4:30 in the afternoon, just half an hour after school ends. I hope you won't chicken out. If you do, I'll be furious, and the consequences will be severe."

With that, he gave Xia Ping a warning glare before leading Yang Wei and the others out of the dining hall.

As Xiong Ba Tian and his companions swiftly departed, the crowd gradually dispersed. However, news of the upcoming showdown spread rapidly throughout the school, particularly among Xia Ping's classmates, who numbered around 36 individuals. Naturally, they couldn't help but be aware of the situation unfolding before them.

Nevertheless, Xia Ping maintained an indifferent expression. After finishing his meal in the dining hall, he ascended to the top floor of the teaching building once again. With over half an hour remaining until afternoon classes resumed, he desired to delve further into understanding the Super Hate System.

"System, you mentioned earlier that hate values can be exchanged for things. How does this exchange work?" Xia Ping inquired.

In response, a virtual panel materialized in his mind with a resounding thud. It displayed a comprehensive shopping mall, featuring an assortment of items ranging from weapons and medicinal herbs to martial arts techniques and exercises. It resembled an online store where one could make purchases.

"Host, the items listed there can be obtained as long as you possess sufficient hate value," the system's voice transmitted.

Rubbing his chin in contemplation, Xia Ping pondered, "What can I acquire?" His thoughts immediately turned toward martial arts techniques, prompting him to open the section dedicated to them. A page materialized before him, presenting an array of martial arts exercises:

The Great Emperor - God-rank, priced at 10 billion hate value.

Void - God-rank, priced at 10 billion hate value.

Devouring the Starry Sky - God-rank, priced at 10 billion hate value.

Xia Ping's eyes widened in astonishment as he perused the options.

The Arcane Prison: Mystical Scriptures - God-rank, priced at 9 billion hate value.

Yin and Yang: Life and Death Art - God-rank, priced at 8 billion hate value.

As Xia Ping scanned the prices listed above, he found himself stunned. The cost of these martial arts techniques amounted to several billions of hate value, a sum he could only dream of possessing. Glancing at his current hate value of a mere 120, he realized that affording even a fraction of these techniques seemed impossible.

"Forget it. I already possess the Pure Yang technique. I don't need additional martial arts for now. It's more beneficial to focus on body refining instead." Xia Ping's eyes gleamed with a resolute determination. Body refining formed the foundation of martial arts, allowing one to temper their physique and absorb the essence of heaven and earth, thus transcending the limitations of a normal human and becoming a superhuman.

However, martial arts held the key to unlocking immense power. The more potent the martial art, the more terrifying its effects. For instance, some martial arts could only amplify one's strength to match their weight, whereas superior martial arts had the capability to magnify it tenfold. Such was the disparity between martial arts techniques.

Naturally, the more formidable the martial art, the more challenging its cultivation.

With this in mind, a new idea sparked in Xia Ping's mind. He clicked on the martial arts section, and another page materialized before him. It featured a collection of enigmatic and powerful martial arts manuals:

Sky-Scorching Wilderness Imprisonment - God-rank, priced at 10 billion hate value:

Six Cycles of Reincarnation - God-rank, priced at 10 billion hate value.

The Unbound - God-rank, priced at 9 billion hate value.

Eight Extremes Palm - God-rank, priced at 8 billion hate value.

Void Steps - God-rank, priced at 7.5 billion hate value.