Immortality and Cultivation: This old man seeks enlightenment through mere survival.

On the high platform, Xiao Qing and Chen Kui were also discussing.

"This kid is really surprising me more and more!"

Chen Kui slapped his thigh and laughed.

The more amazing An Yi is, the more beneficial it will be for her after joining the Chen family.

It seems that this selection conference was really well organized!

Zhao Feng, however, squinted his triangular eyes, staring at Lu Zaian's back for a long time like a venomous snake, before suddenly asking:

"Brother, I think this kid is a bit strange."

How could a rogue cultivator be so powerful?

"Do you think he might be a spy sent by the Demon-Slaying Alliance?"

Zhao Feng had no hope of reaching the Foundation Establishment stage in this lifetime, yet he felt nothing but envy and jealousy towards those geniuses.

That's why I have such dark thoughts.

As the eldest brother for many years, Chen Kui naturally knew some of his brothers' thoughts.

He shook his head and replied:

"Impossible. Someone with his strength would receive substantial training even within the Demon Extermination Alliance."

Why bother coming to my Chen family as a spy?

Moreover, since the secret agreement was signed, the war with the Demon Extermination Alliance has been kept within the scope of Qi Refining disciples.

What important intelligence could possibly require a spy to investigate?

"But……"

Zhao Feng was clearly unconvinced and wanted to say something more.

However, Chen Kui coldly interrupted him.

"Alright, third brother, you're overthinking it. This is a family matter of the Chen family, and I will make my own decision..."

"……Yes"

Zhao Feng felt a bitter taste in his mouth. He had failed to reach the Foundation Establishment stage, and their so-called brotherhood was ultimately growing weaker.

At this moment, Xiao Qing, who was in the main seat, also spoke.

"That kid is indeed quite capable, but for some reason, I feel a faint sense of disgust..."

Xiao Qing felt that this emotion was inexplicable.

It was as if... An Yi and he were born to be at odds.

Logically speaking, as a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he had no reason to show any concern for a junior Body Refinement cultivator.

"Haha, Deacon Xiao, are you unhappy that An Yi defeated the Demon Spear Cult disciple?"

Chen Kui was delighted to see Xiao Qing humiliated and laughed heartily.

Xiao Qing slowly shook his head, still pondering the reason in his mind, ignoring Chen Kui's teasing.

Unable to figure out the reason after a while, he could only give up and continue watching the battle below.

Meanwhile, the qualifying rounds entered their final, intense phase.

With Chen Lie and Xiao Jinyuan winning easily.

Lu Zaian also won two more matches.

In the end, only Chen Lie, Xiao Jinyuan, Lu Zaian, and another disciple of the Demon Spear Cult remained.

Among the four finalists, Lu Zaian first competed against the disciple of the Demon Spear Cult.

Then Chen Lie and Xiao Jinyuan competed to select the finalists.

As expected, Lu Zaian went on stage first and easily killed the Demon Spear Sect disciple at the eighth level of Qi Refining.

Everyone had become numb to Lu Zaian's behavior.

There were even thoughts that Lu Zaian could win the championship...

Next up was the competition between Chen Lie and Xiao Jinyuan.

"Kid, just wait until I deal with Xiao Jinyuan, then I'll deal with you."

Chen Lie's gaze was sinister; he glared at Lu Zaian before going on stage.

But all he got in return was Lu Zaian's indifference.

This left Chen Lie with no choice but to vent his anger on Xiao Jinyuan for the time being.

"Xiao Jinyuan, you want to covet my Chen family's treasure? Let's see if you're qualified to take it!"

On the stage, Chen Lie unhesitatingly unleashed the third level of the "Molten Fire Technique".

The entire arena transformed into a magma inferno, with heat waves so intense they distorted the air itself!

On the other side, Xiao Jinyuan held the demonic spear, drawing out a cold spear light like a full moon, cutting through the magma!

The battle between the two was incredibly fierce, truly a feast for the eyes of the crowd below.

"Hiss... Is this what battles between cultivators at the ninth level of Qi Refining are like?!"

"I felt like I wouldn't last a single move against them, it was too intense!"

"As expected of disciples from a Foundation Establishment sect, their magical power, the strength of their magical treasures, and the timing of their spell releases are all far superior to ours..."

The two on stage exchanged blows several more times before separating.

Having reached this stage, we've come to the final, crucial moment!

Chen Lie unleashed his full magical power first, his scalding aura erupting like a volcano.

He stared directly at Xiao Jinyuan and said arrogantly:

"Today, I'll show you the true power of the third level of the 'Molten Fire Technique'!"

After saying that, Chen Lie actually took out a three-legged cauldron and shot it into the air!

This three-legged cauldron, about the size of a palm and fiery red in color, spun around in the air and in an instant grew to be the size of three people's purse.

"The Yang Flame Furnace?!"

Xiao Qing, who was watching the battle from the high platform, changed his expression slightly and said:

"No wonder Patriarch Chen was so confident of victory that he gave a second-tier magic weapon to a Qi Refining cultivator."

"Hehe, it's just borrowing it. Who told Lie'er to have mastered the 'Melting Fire Technique' to the third level, just enough to wield this Yang Flame Furnace a bit..."

Chen Kui chuckled. As a second-tier weapon refiner, the Yangyan Furnace was one of his proudest creations.

The Yangyan Furnace is both a second-tier weapon-refining furnace and a combat magic weapon.

Driven by the Chen family's core martial art, "Molten Fire Technique," its power is even greater!

Chen Kui also put a lot of effort into winning Xiao Qing's second-stage Body Tempering Pill.

"Hmph, but who wins and who loses is still uncertain..."

Xiao Qing regained his composure and said calmly.

Chen Kui was taken aback when he heard this. Could it be that... this old guy also had a backup plan for Xiao Jinyuan?

Sure enough, Chen Lie summoned the Yang Flame Furnace and activated his technique to unleash dozens or even hundreds of streams of fire from it!

Seeing that Xiao Jinyuan was about to give up, he shouted and the demonic spear flew out of his hand!

Roar!!

A violent and ferocious roar exploded out.

A black snake demon phantom, several meters long, flew out from the demonic spear and roared at the Yangyan Furnace!

As a chilling aura spread outwards, a thin layer of solid ice instantly condensed on the arena floor!

"The remnant soul of a second-tier Ice Scale Serpent Demon?!"

Chen Kui stared in disbelief and exclaimed in surprise.

"Haha, Patriarch Chen has good eyesight, he recognized me right away."

Xiao Qing stroked his beard and chuckled.

Chen Kui glanced at him and said:

"Aren't you afraid that this snake demon's remnant soul will turn against its master and devour him?"

Xiao Qing shook his head: "Since Jin Yuan was able to summon the remnant soul of the snake demon, it must have already subdued its ferocity."

"Very well, Deacon Xiao, you certainly have some impressive skills. Let's see who's stronger!"

Chen Kui repeatedly agreed, but his tone lacked the previous assertiveness and confidence.

Clearly, they hadn't expected Xiao Qing's backup plan...

On the arena, as soon as the remnant soul of the second-tier Ice Scale Serpent Demon appeared, it spewed out a large pool of ice mist!

Tsk tsk tsk! ! !

The icy mist filled the arena, freezing even the streams of fire shot out from the Yangyan Furnace!

In terms of power, second-tier magic weapons are definitely superior.

However, Chen Lie's cultivation at the ninth level of Qi Refining was simply insufficient to fully control the Yang Flame Furnace.

On the contrary, the second-tier snake demon remnant soul controlled by Xiao Jinyuan had a higher degree of fusion and was therefore more powerful!

"No!"

Chen Lie's eyes were bloodshot with rage; he couldn't believe that his final killing move had been neutralized in such a way!

"Defeat!"

The remnant soul of the snake demon merged into the demonic spear. Xiao Jinyuan thrust the spear straight forward, like a giant python sweeping across the land, rampaging and rampaging!

boom!

Chen Lie's body was sent flying backward, crashing heavily onto the training ground floor below...

Xiao Jinyuan stood still after finishing his move, and before anyone could react, he pointed the tip of his spear diagonally at Lu Zaian below the stage, and said coldly:

"An Yi, come up here and die!"

"You defeated several of my Demon Spear Sect disciples; now it'll be your turn to taste defeat!"

Xiao Jinyuan still carried the momentum of defeating Chen Lie, and was at the height of his power, ready to fight Lu Zaian in succession.

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