The Midlife Martial God - Episode 5

After losing his job in middle age, Mark awakens a cultivation system and trains to become a martial artist. At the Martial Arts Hall, he faces harsh ridicule from Olivia, his ex, who mocks his age and injury, daring him to lick her shoes to get a lowly gym job. Mark defiantly registers as a martial artist despite their scorn. Olivia challenges him to a bet against Ethan, an advanced martial artist set to certify today—the loser must bark like a dog. The episode ends with tension mounting as Ethan prepares for his strength test.