I choose a C ranked hero in another world, I was mocked online

Chapter 403: Too Savage, People Will Die!

"Han! Your death has come!!"

A voice suddenly rang out from the skies above the capital.

The voice had immense penetrative force, like a lion's roar, echoing throughout the entire capital!

It was just past 9 p.m.

At this hour, apart from elderly people who sleep early, most of the capital's residents were still awake.

So, many of them heard that voice.

In an instant—

The whole city was thrown into uproar.

"What the hell? Where did that sound come from? Was it from the sky?"

"I heard it too. It really sounded like it came from above."

"What's going on? Why is someone talking from the sky? And how can it travel that far?"

"Is this some kind of divine manifestation?"

"Who on earth is talking in the sky? And who is this 'Han'?"

Similar murmurs spread across every corner of the city.

Even online, discussions exploded instantly.

Near the headquarters of the capital's Reincarnation Bureau, many civilians had already spotted the one who had spoken.

"Look up at the sky… what is that?"

"Holy crap! It looks like a person?"

"A human who can fly? Has a deity descended?"

"Doesn't really look like a deity—he's wearing a yellow cape. Kinda looks like Superman from the movies."

"Damn! This has to be some new high-tech stunt, right? Otherwise my entire worldview's about to collapse."

"Stop yapping and start recording! Upload it online…"

What these civilians saw was a human figure floating in the sky.

Due to the distance, they couldn't see his face clearly, but they could tell his physique was tall and muscular, dressed in a form-fitting outfit that accentuated his figure, and with a bright yellow cape billowing behind him—flashy, to say the least.

At that moment,

Many young people were already raising their phones to take photos of the so-called "Superman" in the air.

It was almost certain that after tonight, the existence of reincarnators—which the upper levels of Xia Nation had long tried to keep secret—would be completely exposed.

Because the capital had too many residents.

Just the number of people who heard the earlier "death sentence" was in the tens of millions. As for those who personally saw the floating "Superman," there were at least hundreds of thousands.

Trying to silence that many people would be virtually impossible.

…

Outside a wooden cabin,

Han Li and Chen Ye had naturally heard the voice and seen the person who spoke.

What surprised Chen Ye was that he had assumed Adam would be the one to act against Han Li. But instead, it turned out to be an S-rank powerhouse from the Asan Nation—

Sharman Sood!

"Chen Ye, you really called it—these people are downright deranged."

After saying this, Han Li lifted his head and looked toward Sharman, his expression turning murderous.

Though Han Li normally had a good temper, Sharman's actions were akin to stomping on his face. Even the mildest man couldn't tolerate that.

Most importantly—

Sharman had come knocking. As an S-rank powerhouse and the face of Xia Nation, Han Li could not afford to back down.

"Old Han, something's off!"

Chen Ye warned, "This Asan provocateur was likely sent by Adam. Adam might be hiding nearby, waiting in ambush."

Han Li nodded.

He was already aware of that.

Truthfully, Sharman and he had no personal grudge nor conflict of interest. That meant there was only one explanation: Adam had sent him.

Who knows what Adam promised him to make this guy dare take such a risk and act as the vanguard?

"Han, will you come up here and accept death yourself, or do I have to do it for you?"

High in the sky,

Sharman also spotted Han Li and Chen Ye, and again issued his provocation.

Han Li's expression darkened, anger flashing in his eyes.

He wasn't angered by Sharman's words; to him, those provocations were childish.

What truly infuriated him was the fact that Sharman had dared come into Xia Nation.

Today, he had to teach this Asan a lesson.

Among the S-rank powerhouses, the only ones Han Li regarded with caution were Adam and that mysterious fourth figure. Sharman did not make the list.

Han Li let out a cold snort and declared loudly, "A defeated nobody like you dares to come courting death?"

Though not shouted, Han Li's words were empowered by his formidable spiritual power, carrying his voice clearly to the ears of every resident in the capital.

The effect was even more shocking than Sharman's earlier declaration.

Countless civilians were stunned.

They finally realized this world contained extraordinary existences beyond their comprehension.

Many even mistook the speaker for a celestial immortal!

Up in the sky,

Sharman's expression immediately turned dark upon hearing Han Li's words.

As it happened, Sharman and Han Li had encountered each other before in a dungeon world. Their missions had been opposing, putting them in direct competition.

The result of that competition was self-evident—Han Li had won. Otherwise, he wouldn't dare call Sharman a defeated foe.

Losing to Han Li was a humiliating memory Sharman had always tried to bury.

Now that Han Li brought it up in front of everyone, it was like rubbing salt into a wound…

…

Meanwhile,

In the Reincarnator Forum—

[Breaking News! S-rank Powerhouses to Duel in the Capital!!]

The moment this post went up, it drew the attention of countless reincarnators.

Everyone rushed to click and read the contents.

Poster: "Holy crap! Brothers, something huge just happened! Just now, the S-rank powerhouse Sharman Sood suddenly appeared above the capital, shouting that the Director's death was near! The Director responded immediately with a fierce retort… It looks like a battle is inevitable."

Reply on Floor 2: "Bro, can you draft your BS before posting? Do you even believe what you wrote?"

Floor 3: "OP, April Fool's was ages ago. Quit trolling!"

Original poster replied: "It's true! There are already videos online. Go check them out if you don't believe me."

Floor 5: "Whoa!! It might actually be real. A bunch of users with IPs in the capital are uploading videos."

Floor 9: "I'm in the capital myself—damn, the Director's voice just boomed into my ears out of nowhere. Scared the hell outta me."

Floor 10: "Huh? What happened to floors 4, 6, 7, and 8? Is the censorship beast loose on this forum again?"

…

Comment #17: "I'm also in the capital. What do I do now? Should I run?"

Comment #33: "No need to run. If an S-rank goes berserk, even fleeing to the ends of the earth won't help—they could wipe out the whole planet."

Comment #41: "What the hell?? Why did the fight just break out? There wasn't even a warning?"

Comment #49: "Something's off. If anyone should be picking a fight, it should be Adam, right? He's the tournament host. It was the Director's withdrawal that pissed him off. What's this Asan guy doing stirring things up?"

Comment #70: "Isn't it obvious? The Asan must've gotten paid off to play the vanguard and test the Director."

Comment #81: "Everyone chill. S-rank powerhouses aren't reckless. They know what they're doing. This probably won't erupt into a real fight."

Comment #122: "Anyone livestreaming this? I want to watch it unfold live!"

Comment #135: "Guys, check out my profile. I'm almost at the Reincarnation Bureau HQ. I'll start streaming once I'm there…"

In just a few dozen seconds,

The post had already received over a hundred replies.

Once Comment #135 was posted, many users clicked in immediately to watch the livestream…

—

Capital City.

Reincarnation Bureau Headquarters.

After Han Li said those words, Sharman's face twisted with fury.

But as someone who had reached S-rank, he wasn't a fool.

He kept Adam's plan in mind, eyes locked on the ground below, but didn't dare get any closer.

Because Sharman was well aware of Han Li's expertise—those mysterious arrays of his required a medium to unleash their full power.

And the ground was the ideal medium.

If he landed, Sharman couldn't guarantee he'd escape from Han Li's formation alive…

"Han! That was years ago. You're no longer a match for me."

Han Li wasn't interested in trading insults. He replied coldly, "Sharman, your actions tonight have already torn apart the agreement between us. I promise—I'll return this with interest. And your filthy country will suffer the consequences of your stupidity!"

There had been a non-aggression pact among the S-ranks.

It was Han Li who originally proposed it.

After becoming S-rank, he realized how destructive their battles could be. So he initiated talks with Adam and Sharman, and they agreed to avoid a "war of gods."

To the masses on Earth, a clash between S-ranks would be nothing short of global annihilation.

The moment Han Li spoke those words,

Sharman's expression darkened.

Because he knew Han Li had the power to carry out every single threat he just made.

In that instant,

Sharman's eyes brimmed with killing intent as he stared at Han Li.

"Han! Try living through tonight before you start threatening me again!"

Chen Ye's brows furrowed slightly upon hearing this—something felt off.

After a moment of thought, he moved beside Han Li and said in a low voice, "Old Han, this guy seems to be stalling for time."

Han Li nodded. "If Adam dares to come after me, he's definitely well prepared. There's likely some rat skilled in formations hiding in the dark, trying to dismantle the array."

Clearly, Han Li hadn't reached S-rank by luck.

He'd already figured out most of Adam's move.

"Old Han, looks like tonight's a death trap aimed squarely at you," Chen Ye said calmly. "But they didn't factor me in. The outcome isn't settled yet. Old Han, we'll have to launch our plan early."

Han Li frowned at those words.

He understood—if Adam had made his move, then tonight was extremely dangerous for him.

As for giving up and taking the planet down with him?

Truthfully, Han Li couldn't do it.

He wasn't like Adam, a man with no moral bottom line. Even if he died, he couldn't bring himself to bury the whole world with him.

Thinking this, Han Li didn't hesitate. He said sternly, "Chen Ye, Adam isn't simple—be careful."

Chen Ye smiled lightly, but his fists were already clenched.

At that moment,

High above, seeing Han Li still chatting with Chen Ye, Sharman sneered and shouted, "Han, is that pretty boy next to you your pet partner? You seem to love him a lot, huh? Still got time to flirt in a moment like this? Planning to take him with you to the grave?"

Hearing that, Chen Ye frowned and looked up at Sharman.

He wasn't angry—just disgusted. This Asan's character was seriously low. He didn't act like a top-tier powerhouse at all. More like a foul-mouthed shrew.

Sharman seemed to finally get a good look at Chen Ye's face, and said, "I remember you—the only loser banned from the tournament."

"No wonder Han argued so hard with Adam to defend you. Turns out you two are GAY!"

Clearly, Sharman was trying to provoke Han Li into flying up.

Such a pathetic tactic was useless on Han Li.

"Old Han," Chen Ye said, "this Asan fly is getting annoying. Let me swat him down for you."

Han Li immediately said, "Don't reveal your true strength."

"Relax," Chen Ye smiled. "He's just a fly. He's not even worthy of seeing my real power."

With that, he stepped forward.

Just as he was about to act, hurried footsteps came from behind.

"Old Han, I'm here… Chen, you too?"

It was Hu Zhong.

For him to arrive at a moment like this and stand beside Han Li showed his absolute loyalty.

Truly, his name matched his nature.

Han Li frowned, thought for a moment, then decided not to send him away.

"Old Han," Hu Zhong said again, "on my way here, I got a call from higher-ups. They're asking—if a battle really can't be avoided, try not to fight in the capital. There are over 20 million civilians here…"

Han Li merely gave a faint smile and said nothing.

If he died, then even if the capital survived for now, the people would end up slaves to foreign powers.

Besides, he had already laid down a grand formation here. How could he relocate it?

Chen Ye didn't bother with any of that—he acted directly.

"Fwoosh!"

Purple flames ignited on his fists.

Immediately—

Both Hu Zhong and Han Li could feel the air around them heating up drastically.

In the next moment,

Chen Ye aimed at Sharman, who still didn't dare descend, and unleashed a move—Heaven-Shattering Fist!

"BOOM!"

A never-before-seen, colossal fire fist—over a hundred meters in diameter—blazed across the sky above the capital.

It was like a giant purple mountain had been hurled into the heavens…

From the moment the fire fist left Chen Ye's hand, it surged upward with unstoppable force, tearing through the air as it shot toward Sharman like a bolt of lightning.

Initially, when Chen Ye ignited his flames, Sharman didn't care.

An A-rank reincarnator's attack couldn't possibly threaten him. Not even the very best of A-rank.

The gap from A to S was massive.

However—

As the fire fist approached, Sharman's face changed dramatically.

Having faced countless life-or-death trials to reach S-rank, his instinct for danger was far sharper than most.

And that fire fist from Chen Ye brought only one feeling—

Danger. Extreme danger!

He couldn't take it.

Absolutely not!!

It would kill him!

That thought flashed through his mind, and Sharman instantly obeyed his instincts, darting to the side with all his might…

(To be continued)

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