[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-nightmare-of-the-long-night":3,"chapter-eternal-nightmare-of-the-long-night-eternal-nightmare-night-chapter-157":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Eternal Nightmare Night",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2222004,4052,"Chapter 157: Still Small Fry?","eternal-nightmare-night-chapter-157",157,"\u003Cp>Xia people are the main ethnic group of the People’s Coexistence Country, one of the three major countries in this Dream World, and also the ethnic group with the largest population in the world. Almost every small country and big country in the world has a so-called Chinatown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also the reason Wang Yihui wanted Wu Pifu to make an appearance here: the Xia people are recognized worldwide as the ethnic group with the most and strongest martial artists, and the various fighting competitions they host are as numerous as the hairs on an ox. The \"Oppa\" competition where Wu Pifu caused trouble earlier was actually just entry-level in terms of global popularity; it could not be considered a top-tier global event at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Wang Yihui's plan, Wu Pifu's debut should take the form of an informal interview—natural, yet sensational. The Lion Dance Festival in Xia Street featured many Xia martial artists. By leveraging his exposure from the previous fighting tournament, having Liu Zhen arrange a few extras, and finally inciting a few Xia martial artists present, it would be best if the commotion were neither too big nor too small. This way, he would have exposure, he would have a topic of conversation, and with a bit of hype, the initial popularity would be sufficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In short, I've arranged everything; Brother Wu just needs to show up in person,\" Wang Yihui said, taking full responsibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Pifu was very satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as when Amadai and Xu Shilan were around before, although Xu Shilan couldn't manage things as comprehensively as Wang Yihui, there were still people helping out. At this moment, Wu Pifu naturally agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, in the largest Xia Street of the Human Freedom Federation, several men hurried into a courtyard. Upon entering, they saw the courtyard in a state of chaos; the originally antique-style courtyard had turned into ruins. The walls and ground were smashed, and not a single piece of furniture or chair remained intact. Meanwhile, a middle-aged man lay in the center of the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The men rushed forward. The leader leaned down and placed his hand on the man's neck, then shook his head with a somber expression: \"It's no use, Master An is already gone...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bearded man behind him roared: \"Xing the brute is truly insane!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone else sneered: \"Isn't he insane? Xing Daoren has caused huge trouble back home, challenging people everywhere. His methods are incomparably ruthless; anyone who loses is killed by him. What era is this? To have such a madman, it's truly unimaginable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader was wearing an elegant Daoist robe. His eyes were pained but carried a sense of ethereal detachment. He stood up and said: \"He is a martial fanatic, trapped in the Dark Energy realm for ten years. His inner demons have taken hold, making it increasingly impossible for him to enter the Transformation Energy realm, which is why he has resorted to this madness... I have come out of the mountains on behalf of my master to clean up the sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone nodded in agreement. One person asked: \"Why is he killing people like this? Fighting these people won't help him advance further, either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked at the Daoist with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Daoist was silent for a moment before saying: \"He wants to force out a legendary figure and engage in a battle with that legendary figure, hoping to break through his shackles and step into the Transformation Energy realm through this fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone listened in silence. The Daoist didn't want to stop there, so he looked around and said: \"Xing Daoren, originally named Xing Fu, was the last disciple taken in by my martial uncle. He was born with martial bones and became obsessed with practicing martial arts. Seeing this, my martial uncle changed his name to Daoren, hoping he would keep a martial artist's benevolent heart and understand the true meaning of martial arts—to use force to stop conflict. Unfortunately, Xing Daoren's obsession with martial arts took over his mind...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But he is indeed a heaven-sent talent. At sixteen, he entered the Dark Energy realm, and afterward, he traveled thousands of miles across the land, wanting to condense an invincible true intent. However, he was too obsessed with martial arts, and instead, he became trapped in this Dark Energy realm for ten long years. Although he is in the Dark Energy realm, his accumulation is incomparably deep. Moreover, he is gifted; his physical blood and qi far exceed that of ordinary people. You all know that a Dark Energy martial artist who can erupt with Dark Energy five times in a row is already a remarkable master, but he is different. In one battle, he can erupt with Dark Energy twenty times in a row. Relying on this, at the age of twenty-six, he even challenged a Transformation Energy Grandmaster and severely injured him. Although he was also deeply wounded himself, this incident truly shocked the entire Wu Lin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From then on, he began his mad, challenge-everywhere spree, hoping to break through the barriers through martial arts, to sublimate his true intent between life and death, and enter that Transformation Energy realm. If he really were to enter the Transformation Energy realm, his future achievements would be limitless...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone listened intently. Although they were at the scene of a murder, they were all martial artists and Dark Energy masters. At this moment, they all looked at the Daoist, hoping he would reveal some secret history of the Wu Lin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Daoist sighed and continued: \"Alas, it is pathetic and lamentable. His mad behavior ultimately went against the times. After killing more than ten masters and severely injuring two Grandmasters, he finally provoked public outrage. The police, the military, and the government all dispatched special forces to kill him, and five Grandmasters personally took action. That battle forced him to jump into the sea to escape. Everyone thought he had died from his injuries, but who would have thought he actually escaped with his life...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, he has been much more low-key since then. The sect knew he was still alive and knew he was keeping a low profile. Originally, they thought he had learned his lesson and intended to let him live out his life in seclusion for the sake of old ties. But who would have thought he would suddenly erupt again, commit a great atrocity back home, and then flee through multiple countries? Now, he has finally arrived here, all to kill the many nominal disciples taught by a legendary figure, in order to force that legendary figure out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Daoist said gloomily: \"I believe he feels that fighting many masters or Grandmasters cannot fully force out his potential, so he wants to find a legendary figure above the Grandmaster level to verify his martial arts. Under the life-and-death pressure of such a legendary figure, perhaps he could be reborn and break out of his cocoon...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked at each other in horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all Dark Energy masters, and this Daoist was a Transformation Energy Grandmaster; this was already the highest and strongest martial artist they could know of and converse with. And above a Grandmaster...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be a legendary figure who has reached the Dan-holding and Seat-straddling realm?\" someone asked cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Daoist nodded and said: \"Yes, exactly that legendary figure who has reached the Dan-holding and Seat-straddling realm... The Fairy of Linjing, the legendary figure who fought across Linjing fifteen years ago without a single defeat, making men bow their heads and heroes cup their hands in respect—the Profound and Subtle True Person, Zhou Qingqing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was already too shocked to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person's reputation was so great that they found it completely unbelievable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Daoist smiled and said: \"True Person Zhou Qingqing is a legendary figure who does not crave fame and often wanders the world, guiding the lost. Those killed by Xing Daoren were all people who had received guidance from the True Person. These people all considered themselves nominal disciples of the True Person, but in reality, the True Person never took it to heart. However, Xing Daoren is killing the innocent indiscriminately. The True Person has likely already found out, but it is unknown whether she has come. How could outsiders know the whereabouts of such a legendary figure...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked at each other for a long time before someone asked: \"Then this Xing Daoren...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is still here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Daoist said firmly: \"There is a Lion Dance Festival tonight. The Lion Master, the old senior Luo Xin, also received guidance from the True Person back in the day and is also someone Xing Daoren must kill! Today, we will wait for the rabbit to hit the tree and wait for this Xing Daoren to arrive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Wu Pifu was wearing an outfit chosen for him by Lin Nianzhi—loose and casual, yet very flattering, improving his overall image by at least half. He also had his hair slightly trimmed, just a bit more than a buzz cut, making him look fresh and handsome. Then, it took him two hours to arrive at Xia Street, where he walked around and played casually. Anyway, Wang Yihui had said everything was arranged, so he would just act as a tool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking around like this, Wu Pifu actually started to enjoy himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had Jiu Jiu on his shoulder and Daphne following at his feet, and he had pocket money given by Lin Nianzhi. Along the way, the one person and two animals kept their mouths busy. This was Xia Street, very similar to the scenery of the 21st century that Wu Pifu was familiar with, and it also carried that connection to his ancestral culture. As he walked, watching the sky dim and the lanterns being hung on both sides of the street, a certain train of thought began to permeate his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dad, Mom, friends...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he couldn't go back...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, some people on the street seemed to recognize Wu Pifu. After all, the Oppa tournament incident hadn't been many days ago, and the video of Wu Pifu beating up the favorite to win was still circulating, so it was no surprise that he was recognized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the event that made Wu Pifu famous was beating up the favorite to win, so although the people around recognized him, no one dared to easily come up to ask questions or strike up a conversation. Nevertheless, as Wu Pifu strolled through Xia Street, more and more people followed behind him, and before he knew it, there were already a dozen young white men and women from this country following him, constantly filming and taking pictures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Pifu naturally knew about all of this, but thinking about what Wang Yihui said—that everything was arranged—he didn't know if this was part of the arrangement or if they were actors they had hired, so he just let them be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Lion Dance Hall is up ahead, and the lion dance won't start for another half hour.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Pifu said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiu Jiu chirped, and Daphne also barked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, fine, fine, let's go back and eat one more time... That lamb skewer just now was really good; it was definitely a good mountain goat that had just been slaughtered, definitely the kind that was free-range and not fed with feed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Wu Pifu spoke, drool flowed from his mouth. When he reached the entrance of the Lion Dance Hall, he turned around, intending to walk back to the area of Xia Street with the most food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, behind the dozen or so white teenagers, a black man carrying a camera and a female reporter in formal attire saw Wu Pifu and were overjoyed, walking toward him. At the same time, in a nearby alley, there were three burly black men who were talking on their phones, listening to the details of the mission inside. Then they looked at each other, shook their muscles, and also walked toward Wu Pifu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just then, the antique wooden door of the Lion Dance Hall exploded. A burly man in his fifties tumbled out, and at the same time, a Daoist and a sturdy man in short martial arts attire fought their way out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha! Senior brother, you're wrong, you're all wrong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in short attire was in a manic state, his hands and feet moving in wide, open motions, while he roared: \"What Ming Energy, what Dark Energy, what Transformation Energy! It's all bullshit! The so-called martial arts is just causing damage to life with the shortest distance and the greatest force! Your various qi energies are nothing more than control over power! I've realized it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the muscles in the man's arms bulged, and he punched the Daoist's arm. The Daoist couldn't block it, and the punch broke through his defense, slamming into his left waist. The entire person was blasted toward Wu Pifu, spitting out a mouthful of blood mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in short attire laughed wildly: \"Talent, diligent practice, and the stimulation of scientific drugs! I no longer care about the so-called Ming, Dark, or Transformation! I have already broken through!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Is that so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold, clear voice rang out. Although the voice was not loud, it miraculously allowed everyone present on the noisy street to hear it clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in short attire immediately turned his head and saw a fairy-like woman dressed as a Daoist nun, with a beautiful face, looking like a maiden of sixteen. Upon seeing this woman, he immediately reined in all his madness, his expression becoming pious and calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is truly a fairy before me, I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the man in short attire and the Daoist nun both looked toward Wu Pifu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Pifu reached out and gently supported the flying Daoist, placing him steadily on the ground. That massive eruption of Dark Energy seemed non-existent to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, this kid Wang Yihui is too amazing! A Dark Energy user plus some stimulant-fueled scientific warrior, and another martial artist whose depth even I can't see—is he really that awesome? Can he even find people like this?\" Wu Pifu clicked his tongue in secret, unable to help but exclaim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in short attire bowed slightly to the Daoist nun and said: \"Please wait a moment, Fairy...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he looked at Wu Pifu, his madness fully displayed again, and he laughed wildly as he lunged forward, shouting loudly at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's actually another small fry!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2431,"2026-06-17T19:09:27.946Z","2026-06-18T03:30:09.135Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","55eeb9acc586c67174fd9c577c566a4d1791cd6aed00fed9c9247675e0588a87","eternal-nightmare-night-chapter-158","eternal-nightmare-night-chapter-156",602,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-nightmare-night-cover.jpg"]