In the world of cultivation, one grinds for proficiency and longevity.

"I also feel like I've seen that style before, but... isn't that a style of boxing that no one in the Zhou family has been able to master in the last hundred years?"

"That's right. Perhaps he just happened to learn a move or two?"

"That's how it should be!"

After discussing for a while, Zhou Dezheng and Zhou Hao quickly reached a conclusion.

After testing the waters, Chen Changqing no longer hesitated.

Another punch was thrown out, the shockwave surging, actually shattering the aura of the iron hammer!

While Liang Shenggang was still in a daze and hadn't reacted yet, Chen Changqing's second punch struck the side of the iron hammer with the force of thunder. The entire magic weapon hummed and trembled, almost slipping out of his hand!

"Impossible! You're only at the third level of Qi Refining!"

Liang Shenggang was shocked by his opponent's strength, but even more shocked by his opponent's fluid and agile movements.

"Realm level doesn't equate to combat strength!" Chen Changqing coldly shouted, "Let's fight again!"

"You think I'm afraid of you!"

Liang Shenggang crushed a Lightness Talisman, his speed increased dramatically, and the two clashed again.

"Initially, he used his bare hands to overwhelm the opponent, forcing them to reveal all their hidden strengths in the middle stages... Judging from his fist techniques and moves, he has already grasped some of the essence of boxing!"

Zhou Dezheng couldn't help but exclaim, "His talent surpasses even that of my Zhou family's Foundation Establishment ancestor in his youth!"

"In that case, it would be a waste not to have her marry into my Zhou family... It's a pity my daughter is still young, only fourteen!"

Zhou Hao, who was obsessed with martial arts, had his eyes gleaming with desire and actually set his sights on Chen Changqing.

"This young man has very high standards; he wouldn't be interested in just any woman. Good, once he loses the competition, his arrogance will be dampened, and I can find him one or two women with spiritual roots from the clan to choose from!"

"Does the eldest brother think he will lose?"

"Otherwise what? Ah Qiao's husband still has a magical artifact he hasn't used yet. Does Fifth Brother really think he can win?"

Despite Chen Changqing's outstanding performance, Zhou Dezheng still did not have a high opinion of him.

Perhaps it's because I was prejudiced against him in the past.

"Does Miss think that young master will win?"

Seeing that her young mistress's attention was entirely on someone, Xiaoyue also respectfully addressed him as "Young Master".

"We will win," Zhou Ruoyun said confidently.

"Why? Does that 'son-in-law who can bear children' still have a bell-shaped magical artifact that he hasn't used yet?!" Xiaoyue's eyes widened in confusion.

"Silly girl, think about it. That 'fertile'... ugh, what am I saying... I almost got corrupted by you. Since that young master Liang Shenggang has already shown off two magical artifacts..."

Chen Changqing's willingness to challenge him proves that he is not afraid of the magical bell. Or rather, he has a way to deal with it.

Zhou Ruoyun analyzed.

"That makes perfect sense! My young lady is indeed incredibly intelligent!"

……

On the arena, after more than ten rounds, Chen Changqing gradually gained the upper hand, even destroying one of his opponent's Vajra Defense Talismans.

Zhou Qiao'er, sitting below the arena, was so shocked that her chest heaved abnormally.

"Chen Changqing, I admit you're very strong, but let's end it here."

Liang Shenggang quickly created some distance and decisively unleashed his second magical artifact—

A bronze bell.

"Brother Chen, be careful!" Li Erniu exclaimed.

Suddenly, Chen Changqing felt as if the air around him had frozen, his body stiffened abruptly, and his speed decreased by more than three times.

But with his extensive experience in fighting enemies, he had already placed the three steel balls between his fingers.

"go!"

With a slight flick of his wrist, Chen Changqing sent an inconspicuous steel ball flying.

To outsiders, this was nothing more than a desperate struggle; the steel ball and the magic weapon were worlds apart.

However, the steel ball travels at an extremely high speed!

In the blink of an eye, it shattered the protective aura flowing on the surface of the bell, followed by a crisp "clang".

That incredibly hard magical artifact exploded!

Immediately, losing the support of spiritual power, it crashed heavily to the ground, no longer displaying any divine power.

Chen Changqing also resumed his movements.

"You hurt my brother and were disrespectful to me; you will pay the price!"

With another "whoosh," the second steel ball shot straight at Liang Shenggang's left thigh.

The referee was about to intervene when Chen Changqing glared at him, saying, "Don't worry! I know what I'm doing!"

Referee Zhou Jian is actually Zhou Qiao'er's third uncle. He is at the sixth level of Qi Refining, but for some reason he was "frightened" by Chen Changqing at this moment.

Perhaps the latter's performance was too shocking.

"Ouch~ That hurts!"

The steel ball struck Liang Shenggang's thigh, drawing a bright red stain!

He won't be able to get out of bed for at least three months.

As for procreation, it's not very convenient...

This was a little scheme that Chen Changqing had come up with.

Who told him to be more fertile than Erniu!

"You bastard, I'll fight you to the death!"

Liang Shenggang reached into his robes, intending to pull out the talisman—

"Is your head harder than that magical artifact?!" Zhou Jian roared at the former.

Liang Shenggang was suddenly awakened and then collapsed to the ground.

"Brother Gang!"

Zhou Qiao'er kept wiping away tears and wailing.

"That's an incredibly powerful 'Spiritual Power Flick'!"

Then everyone remembered what had happened before...

Yes!

Three years ago, this person in front of me could kill people at the first level of Qi Refining! He could even kill a first-level spirit beast—how terrifying was that!

We've actually underestimated him all these years?

The few immortal seedlings who had deliberately distanced themselves from him couldn't help but feel a chill run down their spines.

Only Li Erniu kept laughing foolishly, as if he had won the lottery.

"Miss, you guessed right. That young master Chen won."

"Okay, I've finished watching. Let's go."

Winning the competition was nothing more than making Zhou Ruoyun think more highly of him and leaving a good impression.

"Brother, you've misjudged him, he's won!"

"...Hey? Big brother, I'm talking to you, why aren't you responding?"

Zhou Dezheng stared blankly at the sky, ignoring Zhou Hao's question. After a long while, he finally spoke:

"Fifth brother, regarding the matter of him marrying into the family, why don't you try to persuade him? I can't bring myself to do it."

"No, no. You didn't say that before. You said 'unless he kneels down and begs you'..."

"The past is the past, the present is the present; one must know how to be flexible and adaptable!"

"You're the head of the family, and what you say makes sense, but what if I'm rejected too...? You know, as an elder of the clan, I also have my pride."

"No. Having good martial arts talent doesn't mean you can draw talismans. Besides, three of the eight years he spent as a guest elder have already passed, and he can't draw a single talisman. He must be anxious!"

Maybe he's waiting for us to talk to him about marrying into the family!

"Brother's analysis makes sense. Then I'll handle this matter. It's a pity that if we hadn't lacked that boxing technique, our Zhou family would definitely have gained a powerful fighting force in a few years."

Chen Changqing performed exceptionally well, and Zhou Hao already considered him "one of his own."

[2 catties of Spirit Tea, worth approximately 40 Spirit Stones]

[Functions and Benefits: This tea primarily cultivates spiritual awareness. After drinking, the tea's energy rises, refreshing the mind and slightly restoring damaged or fatigued spiritual awareness. It also keeps the spiritual awareness sharp for half an hour after drinking, aiding in entering a meditative state or inscribing talismans during cultivation.]

[10 Qi-restoring Pills, worth approximately 30 spirit stones]

[Function and purpose: Primarily used by low-level cultivators to quickly restore spiritual energy. In the heat of battle and when mana is depleted, consuming a Qi-restoring pill can rapidly transform into a warm current to nourish the meridians and replenish lost cultivation. However, it contains a certain amount of toxicity.]

[60 catties of spirit beast meat, worth approximately 30 spirit stones]

[Functions and uses: The flesh and blood of first-tier low-grade spirit beasts (including Iron-skinned Pigs, Fire-eyed Chickens, and Spirit Fish). Contains trace amounts of spiritual energy. Mortals can consume it to strengthen their bodies and prolong their lives; cultivators can consume it to aid in refining their physical bodies and replenishing their daily energy and blood.]

When the champion's prize was announced, the Immortal Seeds were in an uproar. It was worth one hundred spirit stones, something they would need to have at least two children to earn, and even then, only children with spiritual roots could do so.

Immediately, everyone craned their necks and their eyes turned red.

Zhou Qiao'er and her husband had their faces scrunched up, looking as if their parents had died.

Yes, the original first flight has been lost.

One of the ritual implements was damaged.

He was also injured.

Anyone would be sad for a long time in that situation.

"Hehe, I didn't want to participate in any competition, and I'm not even on the entry list."

"Thank you for encouraging me, for giving me courage."

"The reward is great, I really like it, thank you so much."

After receiving the award, Chen Changqing humbly expressed his gratitude on the spot, and then helped up Erniu, who was still smiling foolishly despite his injury, and left gracefully.

As for how the couple feels, and whether they will argue when they go back?

who cares.

……