[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups":3,"chapter-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-59":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Starting to Gain Experience from Push-Ups",{"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},231434,282,"Chapter 59 - 57 Strength System","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-59",59,"\u003Cp>The coaching session ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Haokang was changing his close-fitting clothes and trousers in the dressing room specially cleared out by the club.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a somewhat effeminate middle-aged man pushed the door open and entered, talking non-stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haokang, have you really decided to retire next year and enter the entertainment industry?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn’t you see how enthusiastic everyone was about you today? The appearance fee is nothing compared to a fraction of the registration fee...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing back at the chattering talent agent, Zheng Haokang did not respond to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The agent continued to prattle on:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think it’s such a pity, you are at the prime of your youth and strength, you should be fighting hard...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s there to regret?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Haokang put on a tight shirt and interrupted him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s the difference between boxing on the stage and boxing in movies? Both are performances for the audience, for entertainment. Isn’t it fine as long as there’s money to be made?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the agent was momentarily stunned and couldn’t help but nod:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems to make some sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t let this news out for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Haokang faced the mirror of the vanity table and adjusted his hairstyle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll announce it to the public after I win the title defense challenge match. It’s guaranteed to be explosive news and make the front page of newspapers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the agent’s face, which had been pained, finally showed a hint of happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haokang, you always think on your feet. It seems my worries were unnecessary...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, Zheng Haokang is the newly crowned Boxing King, the champion of the KFC World Fighting Tournament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in this entertainment-driven, mundane world, no matter how famous a Boxing King is, in terms of commercial value, he’s really only comparable to a second-tier celebrity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could use his current fame to successfully break into the entertainment industry and produce a high-grossing Kung Fu movie, that would be a different story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The combined effect of the two would attract capital enthusiasm, and there’s definitely a possibility of rising to the top as an action superstar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zheng Haokang’s handsome appearance and muscular body, the agent couldn’t help but have stars in his eyes, lost in fanciful thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Haokang got dressed and asked offhandedly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where’s Xiang?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s waiting in the parking lot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You go out with him in one car first, lead the reporters away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, Zheng Haokang instructed: \"I’m going to Jenny’s place tonight, it’s not good to be followed by paparazzi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The agent nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that Jenny was the third-tier celebrity that the newly crowned Boxing King had just charmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two walked out of the club venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were still many fans and reporters outside, shouting:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zheng Haokang, Zheng Haokang, I love you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zheng Haokang, look over here...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click click click—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reporters raised their cameras and jockeyed to hand over microphones, asking various questions about scandals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Haokang, wearing sunglasses and a faint smile, waved his hand in a gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several bodyguards surrounded him, shouting, \"Make way, please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They shielded him through the crowd and took the elevator down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.........\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wantong Mall, underground parking lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold-toned daylight lamps were sparsely lit, casting a somewhat dim light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Haokang stood in front of the security passage door, smoking a cigarette.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He faintly heard the noise at the exit die down, so he stepped towards the spare off-road vehicle parked nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked up to the car, took out his keys, ready to unlock the door when—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of a figure standing not far away, by a pillar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Haokang didn’t pay attention and continued to open the door, ready to get in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then he heard the sound of hurried footsteps that were getting closer and faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw the figure from before quickly running towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh, a gust of wind assaulted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Haokang’s eyes narrowed and his instinctual warning bells rang, prompting him to dodge immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assailant, taking advantage of the momentum from running, suddenly delivered a flying side kick, hitting the back of the vehicle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car alarm blared immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the shrill alarm, Zheng Haokang sidestepped out of the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the clear footprint indented on the car body, his pupils couldn’t help but constrict slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One should know that the thickness of an off-road vehicle’s bodywork is not comparable to that of an ordinary car, at least 1 centimeter thick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force of this kick, even among heavyweight competitors, is rarely seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Haokang assessed himself and knew that only by setting a firm stance and kicking with full force in training could he barely cause a similar effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet the opponent looked much leaner than himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he have such great strength?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Haokang was filled with suspicion and stared at his opponent:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you? What do you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That person was wearing a mask, covering half of his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, his exposed eyes were bright, vaguely revealing some sort of eager anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Zheng, I am your fan. I only came here today to challenge you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finished talking, his figure suddenly flickered, and he charged up with a swinging punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Haokang did not dare to be negligent, and assumed a defensive stance, taking a step back with a Back Flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the opponent’s continuous Combination Skill bombardment came at him like a storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavy punches hammered down, Swing Punches pursued, leap-step high Sweep Kicks followed by chopping leg strikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speed wasn’t too fast, but the various techniques were linked extremely tightly, without any pause, and the power was surprisingly great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a professional fighter with a background in Sanda, Zheng Haokang could see through the pattern of the opponent’s moves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But every time he thought he had caught a flaw and tried to counterattack, he would always be preemptively dodged or disrupted by an Interception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forced to choose the most conservative course of action in the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bent his arms to guard, protecting the vital parts of his body first, and withstood this wave of offense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Zheng Haokang felt quite frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such strength, competing in the world’s top mixed martial arts competition and vying for the gold belt would be a breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he be a fan of his?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And since when are fans this mad?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right off the bat, they start fighting with all their might without saying a second word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is he treating me as a boss in a game or his father’s murderer?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Haokang felt like he was encountering a monster and couldn’t help but consider beating a retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent was extremely sensitive to changes, seizing the flaw the moment he was negligent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly closing the distance with a sidestep, the attacker threw a flying kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Haokang could only manage to block with his arms, getting kicked back several steps and nearly falling over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A drilling pain immediately followed in his arms, seeming like the radius bone was cracked from the kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, at this time, the opponent’s onslaught loosened, stopping in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at him blankly, full of confusion, he said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren’t you a world-level Boxing King, the champion of free combat? Why are you so weak?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing these words, Zheng Haokang’s face suddenly felt burning hot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling that the opponent was deliberately humiliating him, anger surged in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is Zheng Haokang, who was hailed as a fighting genius from a young age, triumphed in professional competitions all the way, and held the reputation of the \"Fighting King.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he be beaten up so badly by someone with an unknown background, who casually claimed to be a fan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked extremely serious as he reassumed his fighting stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, he employed Grapple Skill, which was banned in the ring but very useful in real fights, combined with boxing and throwing techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strangling the neck, grabbing the shoulder, twisting the wrist, entangling the arm—his moves became sharp and decisive, without any hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Haokang truly deserved the title of Boxing King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite being at a disadvantage in raw physical Strength in the fight, his mental state adjusted quickly, and his various techniques were extremely proficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At one point, he did cause the opponent a bit of trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was just about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he bent down to dive in, stepping forward to get close, trying to use clever force to wrap around the waist and rotate for a Counter-slam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent simply grabbed his shoulder and flung him over with a Counter-slam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Haokang fell to the concrete floor with a grunt, hastily scrambling up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the next attack from his opponent was already on its way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Whip Kick tore through the air, the wind howling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It blew Zheng Haokang’s hair into disarray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sole hung there just half an inch from his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It slowly retracted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Haokang’s eyes bulged, his chest heaved, feeling a sense of survival from a disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the eyes of the opponent standing before him showed a hint of disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a climber who finally stood atop a mountain peak, failing to see the breathtaking view they had envisioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person who called himself a fan of Zheng Haokang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Fang Cheng, who had missed the guidance lesson by late arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chose this way to complete an actual sparring experience with a world-class fighting champion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, through this fight, he clarified a rough Strength system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The actual ability of Zheng Haokang, who should represent the highest level of human fighting skills and peak physical fitness, was far from that of \"Berserk Shijima Gorou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nor could it match that mysterious man in black who died at his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Haokang’s strength was at most slightly better than Shijima Gorou in a normal state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng suddenly realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unknowingly, he had also reached a sort of inhuman level in some sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, although a sense of achievement surged in his heart, he also felt a bit of melancholy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few seconds of silence, he looked at the Skill growth obtained from the fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Boxing experience+10]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sanda experience+10]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Jujutsu Experience+15]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Zheng Haokang, who was still dazed, then Fang Cheng immediately turned and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was then that Zheng Haokang suddenly called out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you tell me, have you seen those monsters like I have?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng paused upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning his head back, he fixed his gaze on the fighting star.\u003C\u002Fp>",1777,"2026-05-29T15:13:17.897Z","2026-06-01T04:29:35.325Z",1,"novelbin.me","7a8bfe7100cd0b262aebfc3bdd015fca2606a008b8806a722a1b66c30f045a13","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-60","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-58",1278,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-cover.jpg"]