Martial arts immortality begins with upgrading buildings.

The next day, at the Micangdu Wharf.

Today is the day when the Tongfu Gang and the Yihe Gang clash over the ownership of Micangdu.

A square arena was erected on the open ground along the Huangshui River.

Rows of chairs were placed around the ring, each with a number on it.

Every now and then, elegantly dressed people would walk over from a distance, holding invitations in their hands, and find their seats according to their assigned numbers.

Those who received invitations were all wealthy businessmen, politicians, and celebrities from all walks of life who had business dealings with the two major gangs.

They were invited by two major gangs to witness the ultimate victor.

As time went by, all the chairs around the arena were filled, except for the few armchairs directly in front of it.

The surrounding area was packed with people, including dockworkers, street vendors, and local residents.

Even the laborers at major docks like Xidu and Donghuan heard the news and came to see what was going on.

"They're here."

"That's Qiu Xiaotian from the Yihe Gang!"

Someone in the crowd shouted excitedly.

A group of imposing figures walked slowly down the passage.

The three people at the front were chatting and laughing.

The one on the far left is Qiu Xiaotian, the leader of the Yihe Gang.

The one on the far right is the renowned martial arts master, Iron Hand Liu Yuanzong.

In the very center was a middle-aged man who was wearing a long robe and mandarin jacket and was somewhat overweight.

This person is Zhao Mingyuan, the magistrate of Ningjiang County and director of the police station.

Behind the three were several leaders of the Yihe Gang and a number of guards in plain clothes.

At the very back was Wang Lie, dressed in a large gray robe with a hood covering his head, his messy hair obscuring most of his face, making it impossible to see his features.

Two guards from the outer forces followed on either side.

The group filed in through the passage and headed straight for the front of the arena.

Just as Qiu Xiaotian was inviting Liu Yuanzong and Zhao Mingyuan to sit down, he heard another shout from the crowd.

"The Tongfu Gang has arrived."

On the other side, another group of people slowly walked out of the passageway.

Leading the group was Xie Wuji, the leader of the Tongfu Gang. He wore a moon-white robe, his long hair was casually tied behind his head, his face was effeminate, and there was a faint smile on his lips.

Chen Qing followed closely beside him, dressed in a clean and well-fitting black training uniform, with an upright posture and a calm gaze.

Following behind were Bai Yuan and several other hall masters of the Tongfu Gang.

As everyone approached the arena, Xie Wuji casually cupped his hands to Zhao Mingyuan and Liu Yuanzong, and said with a faint smile, "Governor Zhao, Senior Liu."

Just as he was about to sit down, his brows suddenly furrowed slightly, as if he sensed something. He turned his head and glanced around, his gaze landing precisely on the figure shrouded in a gray robe beside Qiu Xiaotian.

"Chief Qiu."

Xie Wuji's voice was tinged with coldness as he pointed at Wang Lie and asked, "May I ask who he is?"

"It is indeed Wang Lie."

Qiu Xiaotian raised the corners of his mouth slightly and said calmly.

"You gave him the Blood Fiend Pill!"

Xie Wuji's expression changed drastically, becoming extremely grim.

Blood Demon Pill, a forbidden medicine made from the blood of demons and various potent herbs, can maximize the stimulation of human power.

However, the demonic energy in demon blood can erode a person's mind, and the potency of medicine can destroy a person's foundation.

Although it can allow the user to unleash strength approaching internal energy in a short period of time, the person will be completely ruined before long.

Xie Wuji never imagined that humans could be so vicious!

In order to win the fight, Qiu Xiaotian didn't even care about the lives of his men.

"You're cheating!"

Xie Wuji angrily rebuked him.

Qiu Xiaotian's lips curled slightly as he said unhurriedly, "There's no rule against using external forces, is there? Wang Lie wants to avenge his brother and voluntarily took the Blood Fiend Pill. I can't stop him from taking revenge."

"Shameless!"

Xie Wuji gritted his teeth and said, "Since your Righteous Harmony Gang doesn't play by the rules, this fistfight is off!"

"Who made these rules? Did you, Xie Wuji, make them?"

Qiu Xiaotian slammed his fist on the table, his tiger-like eyes wide open: "If you don't dare to compete, then just admit defeat and obediently leave Micangdu, otherwise don't blame me for turning on you!"

Beside him, Liu Yuanzong twirled the iron flank in his hand, squinting as he slowly spoke, "Wuji, this fistfight agreement was my suggestion. You and Xiaotian agreed to it in front of me. Now you're saying you won't fight? Don't you respect me?"

Zhao Mingyuan also picked up his teacup and said indifferently, "Thank you, Chief. I came here today to watch the martial arts competition, not to watch you fight each other. Don't make things difficult for me."

He had long disliked the Tongfu Gang.

It's one thing to seize so much territory from the Yihe Gang, but to only take a 30% cut from those lowly people and pay them half the amount the Yihe Gang paid, causing him to lose a lot of profits for nothing.

If it weren't for Xie Wuji's strength, he would have had the Tongfu Gang wiped out long ago.

I'll say it again!

Xie Wuji's gaze swept over the three accomplices, finally landing on Qiu Xiaotian. He coldly laughed, "The fistfight is null and void. I will not relinquish the territory of Micangdu. If you are not satisfied, you can try turning against me."

"Xie Wuji! Are you trying to start a war with my Yihe Gang?"

Qiu Xiaotian roared, and his powerful aura exploded, making the surrounding air feel heavier.

"Wuji, you should think carefully about the consequences!"

Liu Yuanzong stopped holding the iron gall bladder, his face turning cold as he spoke in a sinister tone.

Zhao Mingyuan put down his teacup, his tone carrying a hint of official authority, and said slowly, "What? Chief Xie, are you pretending I don't exist?"

The three forces intertwined and overlapped, like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing down on Xie Wuji.

The surrounding crowd felt the powerful pressure and fell silent, making Yonekura Ferry instantly deathly quiet.

Just then, a calm voice broke the suffocating silence.

Chen Qing, who was standing to the side, said calmly, "Chief, why don't you let me give it a try?"

Xie Wuji turned his head and glanced at Chen Qing in surprise.

Are you sure?

He frowned and said in a low voice, "He took the Blood Fiend Pill, and his strength far exceeds that of ordinary external energy practitioners. He is not much weaker than a martial artist who has just entered the inner energy realm."

"Ah Qing!"

Bai Yuan's expression changed, and she hurriedly called out, her eyes filled with anxiety, before shaking her head at him.

Several Tongfu Gang leaders also looked at Chen Qing in surprise, their eyes full of incomprehension.

Where did he get the confidence to face this inhuman monster, whose inner strength was comparable to that of a demon?

"If the leader trusts me, I am willing to fight."

Chen Qing's voice wasn't loud, but it carried an indescribable confidence.

Bai Yuan was about to persuade her again when Chen Qing turned to look at her and said softly, "Sister Yuan, trust me."

Bai Yuan's lips moved slightly, but she didn't speak again. She just clenched her fists, her heart filled with worry.

Xie Wuji pondered for a moment, his gaze lingering on Chen Qing's face for a few breaths, before slowly sitting down and resuming his lazy and composed demeanor.

"Then let's continue the fistfight."

He didn't know where Chen Qing got his confidence from.

But he believed that Chen Qing wasn't stupid and would never be foolish enough to go up and die.

Since they dared to agree to a fight, they must be confident in their own strength.

He wanted to see how this boy would deal with Wang Lie, who had turned into a monster.

Xie Wuji glanced at the three men indifferently, a hint of killing intent flashing in his eyes.

If Chen Qing is truly no match for him...

He can just flip the table!