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

Chapter 146: Get Out of the Way! The Bald Guy is Going Berserk!

At this moment, Cao Yu was holding a plate full of food and walked over to Old Liu.

"Teacher, I've got an idea!"

"What?" Old Liu looked puzzled.

Cao Yu swallowed a piece of unknown meat and smiled. "After we leave this secret realm, everyone is supposed to lose their memories, right? Teacher, what do you think would happen if I carved the words 'martial competition' onto my body?"

Hearing this, Old Liu was taken aback. After thinking for a moment, he frowned and said, "I'm sure many people have thought of this before. Since we've never heard of any secrets being leaked from the realm, it means this method probably doesn't work."

Cao Yu paused for a moment before nodding in agreement.

Indeed, if he could think of this method, others surely had as well—and they may have even tried it already.

Old Liu continued, "I've said before, the secret realm has its own set of operational rules. Its intelligence level is extremely high, even more precise than the human brain. Stop thinking about finding loopholes."

"Understood, Teacher. I won't try anything."

Cao Yu suddenly sighed, "It's just a pity that Old Chen is hiding so well! Once we leave, we won't remember anything again…"

Old Liu, understanding Cao Yu's concerns, smiled and said, "I agree with his approach. His S1-level talent is unprecedented, and it's certainly something extraordinary. Besides, the fact that he made such a choice means he doesn't care what others think. You don't need to worry so much."

Cao Yu nodded and fell silent, focusing on his meal.

…

After they finished their meal, all the members of the five teams received a notification from the secret realm: there were 30 hours left until the Global Martial Arts Tournament would begin.

During this time, everyone could continue to rest and entertain themselves within the palace to recuperate.

Having just eaten and drunk their fill, everyone began wandering around the palace, exploring its many mysteries with curiosity.

The palace was enormous.

It was as large as a major museum.

There were many facilities inside that they had never heard of before.

There was even a virtual reality gaming pod!

Upon seeing the VR pod, Ren Qianqian let out an excited squeal and immediately lay down inside to try it out.

As soon as she put on the helmet, her body visibly relaxed, as if she had lost consciousness.

Soon, the screen in front of her lit up, and Ren Qianqian's 3D avatar appeared in the game, shouting in excitement.

No one had expected this girl to be a gaming enthusiast.

Cao Yu, Zhao Zheng, and the others followed suit, eager to try it out as well.

They were young, and naturally, games piqued their interest.

Since the secret realm prohibited any attacks among players, and everyone here was a compatriot, diving into a game posed no danger—it was perfectly safe.

Chen Ye saw the eager look on Tang Zichen's face and laughed, "Class monitor, why don't you give it a try?"

Tang Zichen was indeed tempted, but she asked, "What about you?"

"I'll wander around a bit more," Chen Ye replied. "If there's nothing interesting, I'll join you later."

Tang Zichen hesitated for a moment. Seeing Zhao Zheng and the others having a great time, she eventually nodded and said, "Alright."

Then, mimicking Ren Qianqian, Tang Zichen climbed into one of the gaming pods.

Once she was inside, the pod automatically sealed shut, making it impossible to open from the outside.

This was a safety feature.

Chen Ye didn't stay long; after watching for a bit, he continued to wander around the palace.

Then, on the third floor of the palace, he stumbled upon a room.

The name on the door read: "Hyperbolic Time Chamber!"

Chen Ye froze for a moment, then his eyes slowly widened.

As a former fan of Dragon Ball, he was well aware of what the Hyperbolic Time Chamber was.

Inside, time flowed at a drastically different rate compared to the outside world.

Simply put, one day outside was equivalent to one year inside!

And then, Chen Ye got excited.

He had been worried that his current strength wouldn't be enough to stand out in the Global Martial Arts Tournament…

But now, he had discovered a Hyperbolic Time Chamber!

It seemed that this Global Martial Arts Tournament from the secret realm was indeed based on some anime!

They even brought in something like the Hyperbolic Time Chamber…

Taking a deep breath, Chen Ye didn't hesitate and turned the doorknob to enter.

Inside, everything was white, and nothing could be seen.

He cautiously extended his hand inside to make sure it was safe before stepping in.

Just like in the original anime, the Hyperbolic Time Chamber was nearly empty, save for some food and a game console for passing the time.

Oh, and behind him on the wall, there were two massive clocks—one was functioning normally, while the other was almost at a standstill.

Chen Ye quickly understood.

One clock recorded the time inside the chamber, while the other kept track of the time outside, so the person inside wouldn't lose track.

Aside from a single wall behind him, the left, right, and front sides stretched into an endless white void.

Chen Ye chuckled, closed the door behind him, and began training…

…

More than 20 hours later, Old Liu came looking for his students.

He entered the game room and called Ren Qianqian, Cao Yu, and the others out of their games.

"You all sure are something, playing games for a whole day without even eating!" Old Liu said, frowning.

"Teacher, the world inside the game was just too fun!" Ren Qianqian still looked thrilled.

Cao Yu was no different. "That xianxia game was amazing! I can't believe our world hasn't invented virtual reality games yet."

Zhao Zheng chuckled, "As long as the monsters haven't been completely wiped out, that's never going to happen. Even if the technology exists, the higher-ups won't allow it."

Cao Yu thought about it and nodded in agreement. "True, gaming dulls the mind, and VR games are dangerously addictive. In the game, players are practically invincible gods—it's way too easy to get hooked."

"Enough!" Old Liu interrupted. "Go eat now."

At his words, everyone realized they were a bit hungry.

Just as they were about to leave, Old Liu noticed someone was missing.

"Where's Chen Ye?"

Everyone froze and instinctively looked toward Tang Zichen.

Old Liu asked, "Tang Zichen, where's Chen Ye? Where did he go?"

Tang Zichen replied in surprise, "Didn't he go eat?"

Old Liu shook his head. "I haven't seen him."

Cao Yu laughed, "Teacher, don't worry. The secret realm is very safe this time. He probably got caught up in something fun and lost track of time."

Everyone agreed, and they didn't think much of it.

Only Tang Zichen seemed a bit concerned and said, "Teacher, you go ahead. I'll look for him."

With that, she began searching for Chen Ye in the palace.

…

24 hours later.

The door to the Hyperbolic Time Chamber opened from the inside.

Chen Ye walked out.

Though only a day had passed outside, Chen Ye looked very different.

His face seemed more mature, and his clothes were in tatters, as if he'd been through some disaster.

However, his shiny bald head looked even brighter than before.

Moreover, Chen Ye's spirit was strong—his eyes radiated an intense aura, filled with sharp, cutting energy.

Name: Chen Ye.

Constitution: 2225 (+2765)

Spirit: 654

Strength: 2225 (+2765)

Agility: 2225 (+2765)

Talent: Saitama's Physique

Potential to allocate: 0

...

These were Chen Ye's stats after spending a year in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.

He spent 365 days in the chamber, gaining +7 in each stat per day, amounting to 2555 points over the year. On top of that, he hadn't stopped training during the month of the national elimination competition, which resulted in his current attributes.

Unfortunately, the attributes he gained within the secret realm were all temporary...

But even so, these stats were enough for Chen Ye to dominate the upcoming Global Martial Arts Tournament, right?

His single stat totals already reached 4990 points!

The sum of all his stats added up to 15,624 points.

In terms of raw attribute points, Chen Ye was unquestionably the strongest person in the world right now.

Previously, Chen Ye had been a little worried about facing the Martial God in the Global Martial Arts Tournament and whether it would be dangerous.

But now...

He hoped that the Martial God would put up a good fight!

He needed a proper battle to release the frustration of being stuck in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber for a year.

That year was pure isolation!

In the vast chamber, Chen Ye was completely alone, with only a game console to pass the time.

The chamber had no concept of day or night, just one constant environment, which could make a person lose track of time.

Honestly, it was a testament to Chen Ye's willpower that he didn't go insane.

At one point, he even tried to give up.

But he couldn't leave...

Once you enter the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, you have to stay for a full year!

Chen Ye had truly been at his limit.

"Finally, I'm out!"

Chen Ye sighed in relief and immediately headed towards the dining hall downstairs.

He wanted food and company...

But just as he reached the staircase, he ran into a familiar face.

It was Qin Muyin!

Chen Ye froze for a moment before smiling and saying, "Captain Qin, long time no... hello!"

Although only a day had passed in the real world, Chen Ye had spent a long, lonely year in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. Any awkwardness from their previous encounter on the stage had long since faded from his mind.

However, as soon as Qin Muyin saw Chen Ye, she became angry and showed no friendly expression.

Chen Ye might not care, but she couldn't forget.

She was a prideful person.

And Chen Ye had publicly embarrassed her, forcing her to admit defeat in front of everyone.

Qin Muyin snorted coldly and said, "You better hope we don't meet on the stage in the upcoming tournament..."

She didn't finish her sentence, but the meaning was clear to everyone.

Chen Ye laughed.

Before, he might have been a little scared.

But now...

"Captain Qin, what would happen if we met on the stage?" Chen Ye asked curiously.

Seeing Chen Ye playing dumb, Qin Muyin clenched her teeth in frustration.

To her, this bald-headed guy was clearly provoking her!

"You'll find out!" she snapped.

After saying this, even Qin Muyin was surprised by her own reaction.

This wasn't like her.

Though still young, Qin Muyin had been a top-tier expert for years, and she was always composed, never letting her emotions show so easily.

But something about seeing Chen Ye made her furious.

If it weren't for the no-violence rule in the secret realm, she would've already beaten him senseless.

Since when had she become this irritable?

The bald-headed guy had only embarrassed her once. He wasn't a mortal enemy, so why was she so angry?

Qin Muyin was genuinely confused.

"Alright, Captain Qin," Chen Ye said with a grin. "I'll be looking forward to seeing your skills."

With that, Chen Ye didn't continue the conversation and brushed past Qin Muyin, heading downstairs.

Qin Muyin didn't think much of it either and didn't look back. She continued her way up to the third floor.

There was a massive training room there.

With the Global Martial Arts Tournament approaching, she wanted to enhance her abilities a little.

Her goal this time was to win the championship!

As for the Hyperbolic Time Chamber on the third floor, Qin Muyin had seen it before, even earlier than Chen Ye. She had opened the door but didn't dare to enter, unsure of the purpose of the rapid flashing light inside.

...

As Chen Ye descended the stairs, he noticed Tang Zichen waiting for him at the second-floor landing.

"Hey, class monitor, why are you standing here?"

"I was waiting for you!" Tang Zichen replied. "Teacher Liu said you've been missing for a whole day."

Chen Ye smiled and said, "There's a mysterious place on the third floor. I got stuck there for a long time."

"Isn't the secret realm supposed to be safe? There's a place like that?" Tang Zichen was surprised.

"It's actually very safe inside. You just have to stay for 24 hours before you can leave."

"And your clothes? Why are they so tattered?"

"Oh, it's no big deal. I'll change into something else later."

"By the way, was that Qin Muyin talking to you just now?"

"Yeah! She threatened me not to meet her on the stage in the tournament, or she'll make me regret it!"

"…I didn't expect Captain Qin to be so petty."

"Who would've thought!"

The two of them chatted as they headed towards the dining hall.

...

On the third floor, as Qin Muyin walked towards the training room, she suddenly stopped.

With her current spirit attribute, she could hear Chen Ye and Tang Zichen's conversation, even through the floor above...

Did they just call her petty?

So infuriating!!

...

Once downstairs, Chen Ye explained everything to the group.

Hearing that he had been trapped somewhere for a whole day, everyone felt a bit spooked and decided not to wander off during the remaining hours.

Then, Cao Yu asked, "Old Chen, do you think you can make it into the top 100 in the Global Martial Arts Tournament?"

"Top 100?" Chen Ye said proudly. "My goal is the championship!"

Since everyone would lose their memories after leaving, there was no need for him to keep a low profile.

Cao Yu quickly replied, "Don't brag! I know you're strong, but you're still far behind Captain Qin and President Ba, right? Getting us into the top 100 would already be amazing."

Hearing this, the others nodded in agreement.

That was their general consensus as well.

Chen Ye didn't bother explaining and started devouring his food.

The food in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber was only good for filling the stomach, but it tasted terrible, and he was thoroughly sick of it.

At that moment, Old Liu walked over with a serious expression and said, "The principal and Mr. Cai just analyzed the situation. The Global Martial Arts Tournament could be quite dangerous!"

"When fighting against competitors from other countries, they won't hold back like our fellow citizens do."

(End of this chapter)

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