Welcome To China!

(As another few hours pass by, the Beijing Capital International Airport would be bustling with many incoming and outgoing passengers, tourists & more. Throughout the busyness of the airport, many would be in awe, some would be in fear as they've acknowledged the arrival of Daxton Hunter and the rest of his friends. Daxton would be leading the group as he was wearing his signature leather jacket, revealing a bare-knuckled fist on the back with the hand coated in blood, the words atop in curved saying "Bare Knuckled Devil" while wearing all black pants and expensive black sneakers.)

"Daxton Hunter (2x Male Champion | Nickname: Bare Knuckled Devil | Country Ranking: #847): Here we are... Beijing, China. Its more lively than expected."

(Next to be acknowledged was Renzo Akikatsu. The man himself standing at 6'8 feet while believed to be the most feared out of the rest of the group for his known gruesome past. Renzo's own knuckles would then showcase his name on his left knuckles, and his nickname on his right knuckles while wearing greyish formalwear.)

"Renzo Akikatsu (1x Male Champion | Nickname: Death | Country Ranking: #553): Hehehe... A new country means a new language but it also means more bullies to kill."

(Third to be introduced would be Yoshimune Zoro, the three sword carrying swordsman who arrives with the group wearing a special kimono with the scheme colors of gold, deep ocean blue and lime green with his kimono sleeves revealing his nickname.)

"Yoshimune Zoro (Wandering Swordsman | Nickname: Three Fangs | Country Ranking: #900): I'll gladly teach you guys how to speak Chinese. But for now, we may as well grab something to eat."

(Fourth for the group would be Henry "Indiana" Williams Jr. With the man himself wearing a brown scarf to battle the cold and the clothing style of 20th century adventuring as Henry would be admiring the many hidden treasures within China.)

"Henry "Indiana" Williams Jr. (Archeologist | Nickname: Indiana | Global Ranking: #747): All these treasures soon to be uncovered... But which one will surpass my father's biggest search?"

(Fifth to the group would be Ji-Hun McGuire or known by his wrestling persona, Everett Hyun as he was wearing black framed glasses with blue shaded, a chained leather jacket, blue jeans and sport sneakers and speaks while in character.)

"Ji-Hun McGuire (Persona: Everett Hyun | Nickname: Knight | Global Ranking: #650): Treasures or no treasures, we'll be leaving a mark on this country then have everybody acknowledging all seven of us as legends, YEAH!"

(Sixth to the group would be the silent Senri Nakamura continuing to wear her black hooded cloth, hiding her clothes as she began sighing while she felt annoyed but would reply to Ji-Hun instead.)

"Senri Nakamura (Nickname: ??? | Country Ranking: #1009): ...Legends? I don't know, I can see us being known threats. But I don't know about legends, yet that is..."

(Lastly to be introduced is Michael Ackerman, the 5th God of Combat whom is wearing crocodile cherry red boots, a dark red and black pinstripe double breasted suit and around his waist was Ryom's stolen championship now turned into the Texan Championship, themed to represent the the United States, specifically Texas.)

"Michael Ackerman (5th God of Combat | Global Rating: #5 | Nickname: Raging Bull): What matters everyone is that we fight and reach our goals. We all have new opportunities in China, Beijing of all cities too!"

(With the group walking together and their arrival in China immediately trending thanks to Ji-Hun, the crew would meet with their government's agents giving them an escort. Forcing the group to remain on guard while Mike from behind ordered them to remain to stand down and transport the group to their location inside a convoy limousine.)

"Ji-Hun: Did anyone else find it a little weird that the Government would be giving us an escort?"
"Henry: The less you know, the better. I'd say it's free security."
"Zoro: Since we're in China, I may as well tell you all this. The way things are run here is very different compared to Japan or South Korea."
"All: ..??"
"Zoro: The Chinese Law indicates that all fighters entering the country must sign a contract that goes abide their strict rules and regulations."
"Senri: ...It sounds like you've been here before."
"Zoro: ...This is the country were I've first obtained my three swords."
"Mike: Zoro, I'm gonna ask this one time. Who's the strongest people in China aside from the Gods of Combat?"
"Zoro: The Chinese Government kept this under wraps for years. But there are five strongest individuals in China. Those names being Wukong, Turtle, Phoenix, Ivory Tiger, and Rabbit. I can only go by their given names. But these five are amongst the most successful and powerful martial artists in the world."
"Mike: Good to know, thank you."
"Daxton: I'm glad we're all in China now, but something tells me we're gonna run into a familiar face eventually."
"Renzo: ...You mean Xin, don't you?"
"Daxton: Right on the money."

(Mike would clench his fist as he heard the name before replying to Daxton.)

"Mike: Trust me, Daxton. We're all gonna have our chance to beat that punk ass for what he's done to us. Especially what he's done to you, you're not alone buddy."
"Senri: Zoro, back to the five strongest for a moment. Are they a group?"
"Zoro: Actually, they are. They call themselves The Mythical Five."

(Henry would then perk up at the word "Mythical" and listened in.)

"Zoro: The reason they're given the name "Mythical" is of their godlike attributes despite being reaching Peak Human status."
"Mike: ...Now I'm interested. Who's the strongest?"
"Zoro: ...That would be Wukong. He holds a forty seven year record of being the World's Strongest Man and Number #1 Martial Artist. Compared to Xin, he wouldn't even last against them now."

(Mike would then secretly write down the information he's being told as he was interested in the Mythical Five, specifically Wukong. As time then passes, the crew would then arrive at Hanying Academy of Combat, a school where combat is the only way to graduate. With the government agents assisting the group with their departure into the academy. The group would notice the luxury of the school with high top care to their gardening, a fountain commemorating their school's greatest champion and the Chinese flag hanging high in a banner above the academy.)

"Henry: Something tells me this academy is far too fancier than Chun-See-Yoon..."
"Mike: Fancier is an understatement. That statue right there is made out of actual gold. Its so crisp and clean you can see your own reflection!"
"Senri: Not to mention this floor we're standing on is reinforced concrete?"
"???: Its considered one of our best works for certain purposes."

(With the sound of clacking heels approaching the group, it was revealed to be the headmaster of the academy, Lai Qigang. The woman herself wearing knee high heeled boots while removing her very shades to acknowledge the group.)

"Lai Qinggang (Hanying Academy Headmaster | Nickname: Mistress | Global Ranking: #37): You seven must be Daxton and the group."
"Daxton: That's us. Who's asking?"
"Lai: The questions will be answered, if you can live. Kill them."

(Rushing out of the bushes are 7 masked and highly trained assailants, fighting with the intent to kill as each member of Daxton's group had their own set of enemies, trained to learn their fighting styles and techniques. With the group separated to fight their battles, the headmaster would watch and calculate each and every single movement the group would make.)

"Headmaster Lai: These seven have been put through the most brutal training to be able to match all seven of you in combat. They have you read as easily as a book, prove to me you're worth to step foot onto my academy door and I will welcome you all with open arms."

(With the group all focused entirely onto their fights, the quickest for the fight to end would be Mike. As Mike's assailant who has specialized in the same public martial art styles as Mike would have been beaten flawlessly. Mike would use a hidden style of Martial Arts to pinch the nerves of his attacker before delivering a painful combo, an combination of jabs and punches to the torso, following by a palm strike to the nose. Secondly, one kick to the stomach followed with a leg sweep and a chop to the back of the neck. Lastly, Mike would drag the assailant onto his feet by pulling their ponytail and does not let go for he then tosses the assailant overhead with as much strength as he could, slamming the assailant onto the reinforced ground before stepping directly onto their head, creating a noticeable crack onto the reinforced concrete.)

"Headmaster Lai (Thinking): ...He's fast.. and dangerous. Ackerman isn't the 5th God of Combat for no reason."

(Second to win their fight would be Renzo with his awakening strength becoming more noticeable, each punch causing the ground to quake as the assailant then attempts to slice Renzo in the chest before the blade was punched into the side of the fountain. The assailant then out of pure fear was unaware of Renzo's disappearance before he feels the presence of a demon behind them. With Renzo then gripping the assailant's neck, he would squeeze every inch of life out of them, the assailant struggling to be let go before momentarily becoming lifeless, successfully killed in moments flat.)

"Headmaster Lai (Thinking): Akikatsu's pretty good at intimidating enemies, he'll survive too."

(With swords clashing, the third to gain their win would be Zoro whom with unexpected quickness of his swords and due to the assailant's inexperienced style of three swords. Zoro would boldly slash through his enemies, purposely slashing off their hand as a message while Lai Qinggang continues to spectate and calculate the group's biggest strengths. The fourth victory would go to Everett Hyun who successfully trapped their assailant into submission, forcing them into a deep sleep. The fifth victory would land to Henry who's assailant wasn't used to the whipping pains two whips simultaneously, the pain causing the assailant to forfeit on their own terms. The sixth victory goes to Daxton as he used dirty fighting tricks from lung punches and shin kicks before using street brawling techniques as the assailant fell to their knees in defeat. Lastly with the sound of a thunderclap shocking everyone, the seventh victory would have fallen to Senri who miraculously with her cloak still in one piece defeated her assailant with a skull crushing roundhouse kick.)

"Senri: ...What? My teacher taught me how to fight."
"Henry: ...Damn."

(With Lai then clapping her hands out of success for the seven, she would then smile as she acknowledges all seven of the group members as strong willed fighters.)

"Headmaster Lai: And with that, the orientation has concluded. You seven are now officially, Hanying Academy Students. As for your question, Mr. Hunter. I am Lai Qinggang, also known to the Global Fighters Rankings as "Mistress"."
"Ji-Hun: Oh... No. Mistress."
"Headmaster Lai: I haven't forgotten you, Everett Hyun. You surely are a cutie up close."
"Ji-Hun: I don't know what you're on about ma'am, but I can assure you, you'd go to prison if you come after me."
"Headmaster Lai: Hehehe~ Ahem... You all are more than welcome to do as you please from here on out. I will inform you of more details later on today. Dismissed!"
"Henry: W-Wait, what about these assailants?"
"Headmaster Lai: Oh, they were Death Row inmates. You're welcome to do whatever with them. And one last thing, Welcome to China!"

(As Lai then nonchalantly returns inside the academy, Mike would secretly put in a call for multiple Death Row inmates subdued, some at most killed. With the group then celebrating and discussing how they won, meanwhile afar from the school were deep into the mountains, surrounded by clouds resides a massive dojo, heard inside were sounds of fighting. Within the dojo lies the Mythical Five, Wukong, Turtle, Phoenix, Ivory Tiger and Rabbit training simultaneously together. Spectating them fight was their own master, whom has raised them all since they were young.)

"Sun Jie (Nickname: Holy Beast | Master Of The Mythical Five | Global Ranking: #13): That will be enough training for now."

(As the five then halted training and kneeled in front of their master, he would then brief them on their training.)

"Jie: As usual, you five continue to amaze me at how far you've grown... I've never been more proud to call each of you my children. It is only a matter of time before he returns to this land. And when he does, you five will be the only ones able to stop him."
"Xiangya Hu (Nickname: Ivory Tiger | Member Of The Mythical Five | Country Ranking: #2): We will do our utmost to defeat him, master. I along with my brothers and sister will defeat him."
"Wu Tao (Nickname: Wukong | Member Of The Mythical Five | Country Ranking: #1): After years of training, we've been awaiting the day we avenge our fallen ancestors..."
"Jie: Patience, Wu... While revenge can take a long time to serve, it should not be your only meal to consume. For too much revenge can lead to a catastrophic imbalance of the pure soul you've worked hard to maintain."
"Wu: ...! Forgive me for speaking out of line, Master."
"Jie: All is forgiven, my child."
"Tuzi Yuhan (Nickname: Rabbit | Member Of The Mythical Five | Country Ranking: #4): Master, I'm not sure if you're aware.. But there has been the arrival of a Marine in our land, a strong one too. And a God of Combat has arrived on our land as well."
"Jie: I am sure of these two. The Marine will be here for an undisclosed amount of time... As for The God, it'll be attending a school here in China."
"Gui Fu (Nickname: Turtle | Member Of The Mythical Five | Country Ranking: #3): I heard a rumor from South Korea that the God is Michael Ackerman."
"Xiangya: Ackerman? Tch. Its always been that damn name no matter what kind of big trouble is in China..."
"Feng Huang (Nickname: Phoenix | Member Of The Mythical Five | Country Ranking: #4): It's not fair to say all Ackermans are trouble... Maybe we speak with this Michael, see what he knows! He could be one of our allies!"
"Jie: It is unfair indeed to say every Ackerman is a troublemaker. Unlike the old Ackermans of my time such as Penelope, Leona, Wyatt, Herman and even Gregory, these Ackermans were known as the biggest troublemakers before you five were born."

(Xiangya would then clench her fist at the thought of even imagining the one Ackermans who has abandoned her as a child.)

"Xiangya: Master, forgive me for speaking out of line... But he could be a traitor! The Ackermans are never to be trusted!"
"Wu: Hu, I understand that they've hurt you too. They've hurt all of us, but we cannot continue to let our past memories be our only present memory. We can't fight coherently if we all were to do so."
"Xiangya: ...I've never trusted the Ackermans. And I never will. I'd rather die by the hands of Xin himself than ever let an Ackerman rest their ass in my country."

(As Xiangya then storms off into her room for solitude, the group including her master were worried for Xiangya.)

"Jie: I suppose there's some seeds that just can't seem to grow."
"Gui: I know she's been against allying herself with non-Martial Artists but, swearing off an entire bloodline?"
"Tuzi: Master, is there more to her story that we don't know about?"
"Jie: ..."

(As he'd then sigh, Jie would then walk toward a certain cabinet, revealing to the others a photo of the Ackermans and Jie himself.)

"Jie: Unfortunately, there is. The Ackermans... they found Xiangya as an abandoned child. I remember the face of the Ackerman who brought her to me. He was known as The Texan Outlaw, he ruled the state with an iron whip, it was Wyatt J. Beckett."
"Tuzi: ...Beckett? He's the one who found her?"
"Wu: Who knew the most ruthless Texan on the planet had a heart?"
"Jie: I wish I was a liar, but I would always tell the truth to my beloved children. Yes, Wyatt was the one who brought her to me when she was abandoned. He believed I could take better care of her. He raised her, fed her, helped her do everything a normal human could do... Until she came to this very dojo. To this day, she refuses to even think of Wyatt. She's grown attached to the man she even yearned for the day to meet him face to face... and kill him."

(With Xiangya then sitting in a corner, pissed off but irritated about the past, she'd clench her fist once again as she attempts to close out her mind.)