I can increase my power through breathing.

Chapter 37: You all come at me at once, I'm in a hurry!

"So it's Master Duan," Li Qi said with a broad smile and a hint of flattery in his voice. "I am truly honored to have Master Duan's assistance this time. If Master Duan can help me ascend to the position of family head, I am willing to give everything to express my gratitude."

"No need to be polite, this is just a transaction!" Zhou Qing was unmoved by Li Qi's flattery and simply said, "Give me top-notch internal energy, and I'll fight for you."

Upon hearing this, Li Qi's smile widened, and he quickly nodded: "Yes, yes, what Master Duan said is right. This is a fair trade, and I naturally understand. After the competition, I will present you with my family's top-notch internal skill."

As the saying goes, "A son sells his father's land without a second thought."

No matter how much the Li family ancestors paid to obtain top-notch internal skills, for Li Qi, as long as he could become the head of the family, any price was worth paying.

Moreover, even if one were to pass on one's family's internal martial arts skills to outsiders, it would only cost some paper and ink, and there would be no significant substantial loss.

the other side.

When the other five sons of the Li family learned that Li Qi had actually invited a first-class martial artist who had mastered swordsmanship, their expressions changed drastically.

They couldn't understand what kind of benefits Li Qi had offered to get a top-tier martial artist to take action.

Faced with top-tier martial artists, the helpers they invited all seemed to lack confidence, their expressions filled with fear.

It should be understood that the gap between a first-rate martial artist and a second-rate martial artist is as vast as heaven and earth, like a chasm that is difficult to cross.

At this moment, Li Xu, the third eldest son of the Li family, came to a side room and stood respectfully in front of a man, saying, "Your Excellency, my sixth brother has somehow invited a first-rate martial artist who has mastered swordsmanship. I'm afraid there might be an unexpected incident in the competition three days from now."

"With me here, nothing unexpected will happen. The position of head of the Li family will definitely be yours. You can rest assured." The man said with confidence, "A mere first-rate martial artist who has mastered sword intent is not worth my attention. In the competition three days from now, I will personally take action and let him know what the real difference in strength is."

Upon receiving the man's assurance, Li Xu's face lit up with joy, and he quickly cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Your Excellency. I will always remember Your Excellency's great kindness. Once I become the head of the Li family, I will follow Your Excellency's lead without question."

"Go!"

The man waved his hand.

Li Xu respectfully withdrew from the room.

Although the messenger came from Zoroastrianism, he had no choice.

If he doesn't cooperate with the other party, he's already a dead man, so he can only go down this dark path.

If Zhou Qing were here, he would recognize that the Zoroastrian envoy Li Xu mentioned was none other than Wang Yan, the Black Lotus envoy he had met before.

The Zoroastrian Church has already extended its reach to Wanzhou.

……

……

Three days passed by in a flash.

On the day of the competition, the entire Li family gathered together, the atmosphere tense and solemn.

Besides the Li family, many other forces in Qingyan Prefecture also sent representatives to witness this highly anticipated competition.

After all, whichever son's powerful ally wins the battle, that son will become the next head of the Li family.

The martial arts arena at the Li family's residence was bustling with noise.

Representatives from various factions gathered together, engaging in lively discussions.

Their eyes were all focused on the dueling platform, anticipating the exciting showdown that was about to unfold.

"Alright, everyone, please be quiet. Today is the day of the competition within my Li family to determine the successor to the family head. Thank you all for gracing us with your presence."

On the arena, the eldest elder of the Li family spoke in a loud and clear voice, full of energy.

As soon as the eldest elder of the Li family spoke, the arena immediately fell silent. He continued, "The rules of the competition are very simple. The six eldest sons will come forward to draw lots, and each of them will send three martial artists to the stage to compete. Of course, if you think you are strong enough, you can compete in three matches by yourself. The winner will be the one who wins two out of three matches."

The three victorious sons will then engage in a series of duels. The one with the most wins will become the next head of the Li family.

Now, let's begin!

As soon as he finished speaking, the six eldest sons of the Li family prepared to step forward to draw lots.

But a figure appeared on the stage even faster than them.

This person was Zhou Qing.

His gaze was sharp as a hawk's, scanning everyone present before he said, "It's too troublesome for everyone to draw lots for a duel. All of you come at me together, and I will fight all the warriors under the command of the other five sons of the Li family."

As soon as this statement came out, the whole place was in an uproar.

"This person is the top-notch martial artist recruited by the sixth young master of the Li family."

"Indeed, I heard that this person is named Duan Shui Liu and has mastered the sword technique. I wonder what price the sixth young master of the Li family paid to be able to invite a first-class martial artist."

"With a top-notch martial artist involved, there's no suspense in this match at all."

The guests watching the battle began to discuss it, their words filled with awe for the top-notch martial artist.

Keng!
At that moment, people heard the sound of a sword ringing out.

On the arena, Zhou Qing activated the Tai Bai Golden罡 Technique, unleashing his sword aura.

Everyone present 'saw' an incomparably sharp, fierce sword that could cut through anything appear above Zhou Qing's head.

Although the sword is illusory, it exudes a chilling aura, as if it could cut through all obstacles in the world.

"Such powerful swordplay!"

"This sword aura is extraordinary. It is stronger than the aura of most first-class martial artists I have ever seen. It has at least reached the Great Perfection level."

"His sword technique has reached its peak. Doesn't that mean that Duan Shuiliu is a top-tier martial artist?"

"How did the sixth young master of the Li family, a top-tier martial artist, manage to befriend him? Even if the Li family patriarch himself intervened, he might not be able to persuade a top-tier martial artist to come."

The guests below the stage all looked surprised.

They never expected that this swordsman named Duan Shui Liu was actually a top-tier martial artist who had cultivated his swordsmanship to a high level.

At this moment, Zhou Qing on the arena seemed to transform into an unparalleled sword, surrounded by sharp sword energy. His gaze was like a sword as he looked at the martial artists under the command of the other five sons of the Li family and said indifferently, "Come at me all at once, I'm in a hurry."

As he spoke, Zhou Qing's aura surged once more, and the illusory sword above his head emitted a terrifying light, as if it were about to materialize at any moment and slash at anything that dared to block its edge.

Upon seeing this, the other five warriors under the direct command of the eldest son all changed their expressions drastically. Facing a first-rate warrior, they had no chance of winning.

Even if they all attacked together, it would be the same.

Against top-tier martial artists, ordinary human wave tactics are almost useless.

For a moment, no one dared to take the first step.

"If no one dares to step forward, the winner of this competition will be Duan Shuiliu, and Li Qi will become the next head of the family."

Upon seeing this, the eldest elder of the Li family prepared to announce the results.

"Wait a minute!"

However, just as the Li family elder was about to finish speaking, a figure suddenly appeared on the arena like a ghost.

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