Told You I Can Turn Back Time
Chapter 299 - 235: Frenzy (18)

Chapter 299: Chapter 235: Frenzy (18)

Lin Xing looked at the content of the article and was surprised to find that it detailed every event where he displayed his extraordinary powers in the public eye.

From the in-depth analysis of each time he used his superpowers, considering environmental impact, object destruction, attack range, attack distance, duration...

The author used a framework very familiar to modern people to showcase the improvement in Lin Xing’s combat abilities.

From his first interview where he showed his Sword Control attack, to several reports where he subdued criminals from Mirror World, to the sparring matches with Xia Jianlong and the swordswomen, and now to his recent duels with Fairy Yunxiao and Xuanyin Taoist.

Anyone reading this article could feel the rapid improvement in Lin Xing’s combat strength.

At the end of the article, the author raised a question, which was why Lin Xing’s combat strength had increased so quickly? To such an incredible degree even, that it vastly differed from the cultivation experiences and time spent by other powerhouses of Mirror World?

Lin Xing nodded slightly as he read. If he didn’t know the truth himself, he would have been shocked and puzzled by the article too.

He looked down at the comment section and, sure enough, many internet users had similar thoughts, which resonated with each other.

"Only now noticed Lin Xing’s leveling speed is somewhat unreasonable."

"My neighbor’s kid was recruited into an exploration team to cultivate, and after several months, he’s still at the first legacy."

"That Bai Yiyi is even stronger than Lin Xing, isn’t that even more unreasonable?"

"Why can it be so fast? It seems like Hui Ling said those geniuses of Mirror World aren’t as fast."

Reading through the comments, one by one, Lin Xing stroked his chin and turned to Jing Shiyu, "Do you see a problem?"

Jing Shiyu replied, "Looking at the various graphic materials in this article, as well as the calculations, it’s clear that these couldn’t have been done in a short time; there’s obviously forethought."

"And those top comments and data, I had someone check, they were all concentrated actions in a short period, clearly someone deliberately arranged this."

"However, right now we don’t know exactly what the other side wants to do, but it’s clear they are guiding public opinion by focusing on the speed of your cultivation."

...

In the hotel.

Mobile phones were flying around Gu She Fairy, snapping pictures with clicks and clacks.

"These mobile phones are quite convenient for taking photos."

She watched herself in the camera, slightly turning her body, and a satisfied smile appeared on her face, thinking, "That kid is probably itching in his heart after seeing my photos."

After taking a few more photos, Gu She Fairy opened her communication software, but her brows furrowed suddenly.

"I’ve been blocked?"

"Complained for harassing someone with photos?"

Gu She Fairy’s cheeks turned crimson in an instant, and she clenched her teeth hard, "This is too much!"

With a series of dull thuds, the phone was crushed into the size of a thumb under a fierce surge of spiritual energy.

Looking at the now useless phone, Gu She Fairy waved her hand slightly, and a fluffy beast paw reached out from the void.

With a gentle grab, the beast paw pinched the phone in its palm, and with a slight rub, it completely crumbled it before tossing it into the nearby trash can.

Looking at the phone in the trash can, Gu She Fairy thought to herself, "The internet, mobiles, and such are convenient to use, but for someone like me, a triple legacy powerhouse, to be restricted by ordinary people on it is indeed a farce."

At the same time, a female voice came from the void, "Junior sister, maybe you’re too hasty."

"Hasty?" Gu She Fairy said coldly, "Clearly, it’s this Lin Xing who has an issue."

Just then, there was a knock on the door. Fairy Yunxiao walked into the room and said to Gu She Fairy, "Master, it seems like they are about to make a move. Should we follow suit?"

"Follow, why not follow?" Gu She Fairy huffed, "How can Lin Xing learn to behave if we don’t let him suffer a bit more?"

...

In the hospital ward.

"It’s starting."

Xia Jianlong sat on the chair beside the hospital bed, shaking his head while looking at his phone, "They are going to raise Lin Xing to the skies and then drop him down hard."

Ma Hong, lying in the bed, was puzzled, "How will they drop him? Even if Lin Xing is currently hyped up, what loss will he have if he loses in a martial demonstration next?"

Xia Jianlong explained, "A name not justified makes one’s words less persuasive. Currently, if those old freaks directly take action against Lin Xing, it will definitely cause a backlash from the people of this world. This world might not have masters, but its military is very powerful, and even those old freaks wouldn’t want a direct confrontation."

"But what if the people of this world themselves begin to be curious about Lin Xing’s secret to getting strong, wanting to know why he cultivates so fast, and even more people want to cultivate as quickly as Lin Xing?"

"If a person holds a secret that the entire world wants to know, yet doesn’t have the power to defy the whole world, what would be the outcome?"

"When they take action at that time, the resistance will be much less."

Ma Hong nodded, expressing his agreement, "Indeed, even I am very curious about the reason behind Lin Xing’s rapid cultivation, not to mention those mediocre beings."

Suddenly, Ma Hong’s gaze shifted, "According to your logic, for Lin Xing... if he continues to win, his popularity will continue to soar, and more people will want to know why he could become so strong in such a short period, surpassing decades of hard cultivation of others in less than half a year."

Xia Jianlong slightly nodded, contemplating, "And with the support of such public opinion, the odds on Lin Xing are going to soar. I don’t know how many people will bet on his victory next time, but I know the inside story."

"The Emei Sect has already called upon its Holy Sword, and Xingxiao has made its arrangements, Lin Xing is bound to lose in his next fight."

"This is simply a case of the more you invest, the more you profit, a business that’s extremely lucrative."

From his sickbed, Ma Hong looked at Xia Jianlong and said, "Mr. Xia, thank you for visiting me. You’re the first friend who’s come to see me in these past few days."

"If there’s anything I can help with, just let me know."

Xia Jianlong cracked a smile and said, "I’m not here to ask for your help, but rather, a big money-making opportunity has just smacked me in the face, and you were the first person I thought of, wasn’t I?"

"You see, I’ve just analyzed so much for you, and the opportunity for wealth is right there in the middle..."

...

Shortly after the article analyzing Lin Xing’s strength went viral across the entire web.

Many strong fighters from the Mirror World also began to express their opinions.

Du Kong: The speed at which Lin Xing’s realm has broken through is indeed astonishingly fast. I’ve never heard of anyone reaching the second inheritance from the first and then completing the magical paintings to practice the secret techniques in just half a year.

Yun Hezi from the Taihe Sect: Lin Xing must have mastered some secret that can accelerate his cultivation speed.

Second Elder of Zhou Tian Sect: If Lin Xing’s rapid growth is replicable, then the era is about to change.

Xia Jianlong: Lin Xing’s realm was below mine just a few months ago, but now he has far surpassed me. In just a few months, he’s cultivated like he has for decades.

Wandering Ma Hong: I’m really looking forward to exploring the mysteries of cultivation with Lin Xing one day to figure out the method most suitable for humans to quickly become stronger in the current age.

Xingxiao Sect, Taihe Sect, Da Guangming Temple, Taiqing Sect, Spirit Treasure Sect, as well as the Emei Sect, Zhou Tian Sect, Divine Dragon Gang, and influential figures from White Eagle Country, all expressed their views on Lin Xing’s rapid increase in strength at once.

For a while, Lin Xing’s popularity on the internet soared, and more and more people began to pay attention to this topic.

Thus, some netizens also started to suggest that Lin Xing should take the initiative to disclose his cultivation secrets in this era when the public faces threats to their safety.

...

The next day.

Inside the hotel.

Bai Yiyi, looking at the comments from fans, couldn’t help but frown slightly, "So many people are coming to me asking why I’m so strong? Asking how Lin Xing cultivates."

"Everyone is discussing this."

"Damn it, the odds for Lin Xing’s next fight are so low, everyone thinks he’s going to win."

Although still concerned about the odds, Bai Yiyi, even without being at the very center of the whirlpool, could feel an unprecedented pressure.

Social platforms, video sites, news, entertainment, games... she could even see people talking about Lin Xing in food videos.

Starting from this morning, she could see discussions on the topic everywhere on the internet.

The saying goes, ’everyone points at the mulberry tree, but the locust dies’—though Lin Xing is now being discussed by billions around the world, even if only one percent of those believe Lin Xing should disclose his cultivation secrets, that’s still tens of millions of people.

And even if only one percent of those tens of millions act and send messages or private messages to Lin Xing, that’s still hundreds of thousands of people.

Just the thought of being harassed by hundreds of thousands, demanded by tens of millions, and being watched by billions made Bai Yiyi feel a pressure heavy as a mountain.

"Sigh, these Mirror World guys are really resorting to sneaky tactics."

"But with this statement, many strong fighters have opened social accounts."

With that in mind, Bai Yiyi secretly smirked and decided to send out another of her disciples to make a move.

"Offline Lin Xing, online Xiao Zhao, let’s see how you compete with us."

...

Inside Room C.

Zhao Wanxi, as usual, was on her phone, liking, sharing, and commenting.

But this time, she noticed many new accounts had appeared.

"Are they all the people who spoke up online?"

But shortly after Zhao Wanxi took action, the surrounding lights suddenly began to flicker.

TV and computer screens turned on one after another.

The voice of a man mixed with a strong electric current suddenly came from the screens.

"Kid, this matter is not your turn to meddle in."

"Just watch from the sidelines."

The next moment, the TV exploded with a bang and actually burned up.

Shocked, Zhao Wanxi watched the scene unfold, thinking to herself, "Is it the Great Bright Buddha? It must be him; currently, only he has the power to spread his presence through the internet."