Reversing the Milky Way

After hearing what his son said, Zhao Haiming slapped his forehead and slowly stroked his face.

Seeing his expression, Yu Qingwan asked in confusion, "What's wrong, sir?"

Zhao Haiming said angrily, "You still ask what happened? Look at what our son has become!"

Yu Qingwan was completely baffled: "Huh? Isn't this great? Look, our son even knows how to give way to Bai Cheng."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Haiming's anger erupted even more: "What do you know!" He then turned red with rage and looked towards the center of the field.

At that moment, Bai Cheng, standing in the center of the arena, narrowed his eyes, bent his knees, and then leaped forward, charging towards Zhao Bo like a hunting wolf. Zhao Bo, seeing Bai Cheng's movement, was startled. In an instant, Bai Cheng was already in front of Zhao Bo, leaping into the air, his right hand bent, gathering power, and then throwing a punch at Zhao Bo. Seeing this, Zhao Bo immediately raised his arm to block, and Bai Cheng's fist was deflected by his arm.

With a dull thud, Zhao Bo staggered back several meters. Upon seeing this, the surrounding villagers erupted in incredulous discussions.

Yu Qingwan looked at Bai Cheng in surprise and said, "This... how is this possible? Bai Cheng actually reached the early stage of Body Refinement Realm within a month?"

Yue Ling, who was in the crowd, shouted happily when she saw this: "Great! Go, Brother Bai Cheng!"

Yu Qing, who was also in the crowd on the other side, saw this scene and his eyes showed shock.

Yu Qing's pupils widened in shock: "Incredible! I never imagined that Bai Cheng would actually reach the Body Refinement Realm in just one month!"

On the field, Zhao Bo stopped retreating and glared angrily.

Then he glared at Bai Cheng and shouted, "Bai Cheng!" After calling out Bai Cheng's name, he sneered and said, "Hmph... So what if you've reached the early stage of Body Refinement? You're still no match for me."

Bai Cheng replied jokingly, "Oh? I remember someone just said that he would let me have three moves if I stood still. Could it be that I remembered wrong?" As he spoke, a playful smile appeared on Bai Cheng's face.

Upon hearing Bai Cheng's words, Zhao Bo's face instantly filled with anger.

"Very well, Bai Cheng, you have found a way to die!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Cheng's eyes narrowed slightly: "Hmph...you think you can take me?"

Having said that, Zhao Bo also assumed an attack stance. With a burst of speed from his feet, he charged towards Bai Cheng like an arrow released from a bow. Where he left off, two deep footprints were left on the ground.

Seeing Zhao Bo charging towards him, Bai Cheng knew that with his current strength, he couldn't withstand Zhao Bo's attack. He then sidestepped, barely dodging Zhao Bo's fist. As Zhao Bo's fist grazed Bai Cheng's face, he clearly felt the wind pressure emanating from it. If this blow had landed on his body, it wouldn't have been just a matter of being pushed back a few meters.

As Zhao Bo approached Bai Cheng from behind, he swiftly raised his foot and kicked Bai Cheng in the waist. Bai Cheng reacted quickly, turning around and grabbing Zhao Bo's foot with both hands. Then, Bai Cheng felt the same impact as that day coming from his hands, and he was kicked away by the force of the kick.

After flying close to the ground for more than ten meters, Bai Cheng used his feet to support himself on the ground and then glided for a few more meters before stopping. He suddenly realized that Zhao Bo's strength was much greater than it had been a month ago.

At this moment, Zhao Bo said smugly, "Bai Cheng, even if you are only at the early stage of Body Refinement, your strength is at most five or six cauldrons, while I have already reached eighteen cauldrons! What do you have to fight me with?"

Hearing this, Bai Cheng understood. It seemed that Zhao Bo was already close to the middle and late stages of the Body Refinement Realm. It seemed that he would have to use spiritual power to defeat him. However, he was still too unfamiliar with the control of spiritual power. He could only enter that state when no one was disturbing him. But he didn't have that opportunity yet.

Just then, Zhao Bo rushed towards Bai Cheng again. This time, he leaped into the air with his upper leg and kicked at Bai Cheng. Seeing that things were not going well, Bai Cheng quickly jumped to the side, dodging the attack. Then, Bai Cheng did a forward roll on the ground and stood up.

A crater a meter in diameter had appeared where Zhao Bo had kicked the ground. Bai Cheng's expression turned serious upon seeing this; he wondered if he could have withstood the kick himself. Thinking of this, large beads of sweat began to form on his forehead.

Seeing this, Zhao Bo also began to mock, "Bai Cheng, I didn't expect you to be like a rat, only good at running around everywhere. Is that all you've got?"

Bai Cheng replied jokingly, "Zhao Bo, if you can't hit it, you can't hit it. What's with the excuses?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Bo's expression hardened slightly: "Very well, let's see how long you can keep up your stubbornness." With that, Zhao Bo launched another attack on Bai Cheng. He now increased his speed, but his attack power was relatively weaker. Even so, each of his strikes still possessed the standard power of the mid-stage Body Refinement Realm.

Upon seeing this, Bai Cheng realized that Zhao Bo's speed had suddenly increased, making it difficult to dodge his attack. Since he couldn't dodge, he had no choice but to take it head-on. With that thought, Bai Cheng clenched his fists, stared straight ahead, stood upright, and planted his feet firmly on the ground, preparing to meet Zhao Bo's offensive.

Zhao Bo had already rushed towards Bai Cheng and swiftly threw a punch. Upon seeing this, Bai Cheng immediately mustered all his strength to throw a punch in response. A dull thud echoed through the arena as fists collided, and Bai Cheng was forced back several steps by the immense force. Zhao Bo, however, pressed on relentlessly, his offensive surging towards Bai Cheng like a tidal wave.

Bai Cheng was instantly at a disadvantage, having to use all his strength to defend against every attack from Zhao Bo. As Zhao Bo's offensive grew increasingly fierce, Bai Cheng gradually became unable to cope.

Yueling, who was watching from the sidelines, anxiously shouted, "Go, Bai Cheng!" As Yueling cheered, some of the surrounding villagers, including women, also began to cheer for Bai Cheng.

Upon hearing someone cheering for Bai Cheng, Zhao Bo became even more enraged. He seized the opportunity and delivered a side kick, striking Bai Cheng squarely in the abdomen. Instantly, Bai Cheng felt his blood surge, and blood gushed from his mouth. The force of the kick sent Bai Cheng flying dozens of meters before he landed heavily on his back on the field.

Some villagers outside the arena sighed upon witnessing this scene, while Yue Ling clenched her fists in dismay. Bai Cheng, standing in the arena, staggered to his feet, wiping the blood from his mouth with his arm. "Thank goodness, it seems he can still handle it," he muttered before rising again.

Seeing this, Zhao Bo was somewhat surprised. "I didn't expect you to be so resilient." After saying this, he looked at Bai Cheng with a serious expression. Because he had been the attacker, pressing Bai Cheng, he had already expended a lot of energy. Bai Cheng, on the other hand, had also used all his strength to defend against Zhao Bo, and now he too had lost a lot of energy.

Zhao Haiming, who was watching from the sidelines, was secretly surprised when he saw this scene. "I didn't expect that Bai Cheng's ability to withstand blows has far exceeded the early stage of the Body Refinement Realm. He's probably already at the mid-stage of the Body Refinement Realm." Thinking of this, he suddenly turned his head to the side and looked at Yu Qing'an in the crowd.

At this moment, Yu Qing'an was also staring intently at Bai Cheng in the arena, his face showing a hint of shock. Aside from that, his expression was otherwise blank, as if he were deep in thought. Seeing this, Zhao Haiming clenched his fist slightly. "Tsk... what method did Yu Qing'an use? Or is Bai Cheng just naturally gifted?" After muttering this to himself, he turned his head towards the arena.

At this moment, Zhao Bo launched another attack on Bai Cheng, and Bai Cheng did his best to defend himself. In an instant, the battle entered a heated stage.

Villager #1: "My God, I thought this was going to be a quick win? Who knew Bai Cheng could actually withstand Zhao Bo's attacks?"

Villager #2: "Yes, I never imagined that an ordinary person could be able to fight against a martial artist in the mid-stage of the Body Refinement Realm just one month later. It's simply unbelievable."

.....

Xuan Taiming, who was sitting in the chair, narrowed his eyes and kept staring at Bai Cheng, seemingly lost in thought.

As the fight progressed, Bai Cheng was now supporting himself on one hand, sweat pouring down his forehead as he gasped for breath. Zhao Bo was in no better shape, also drenched in sweat and breathing just as heavily as Bai Cheng.

At this moment, he glared fiercely at Bai Cheng and said, "Bai Cheng, I didn't expect you to be just like a cockroach, you can't be killed even after being beaten like this."

Upon hearing this, Bai Cheng scoffed, "Heh... What's wrong, Zhao Bo? You're not already weak, are you?" At that moment, Bai Cheng was thinking to himself, "It seems I don't need to enter that state."

After hearing Bai Cheng's taunts, Zhao Bo became enraged. He shouted and charged at Bai Cheng again, then raised his hand and chopped heavily at Bai Cheng.

Seeing this, Bai Cheng also raised his arms to block, but the expected great force did not come. Bai Cheng easily blocked the move. Then, seizing the opportunity, he stood up and blocked Zhao Bo's hand chop, while his right fist hit Zhao Bo's face hard.

Zhao Bo was also knocked back several steps by the sudden attack, and a commotion immediately broke out among the villagers.

Villager #1: "Is Zhao Bo going to lose?"

Villager #2: "My God, this is big news!"

.....

Zhao Bo naturally heard these comments, and then he shouted loudly, "How could I, Zhao Bo, possibly lose to someone who has only been cultivating for a month! I, Zhao Bo, will not lose!"

As the commotion arose from the crowd, Zhao Haiming's gaze fell upon Xuan Taiming, who was sitting in the distance. Xuan Taiming and Zhao Haiming locked eyes. Then, Xuan Taiming subtly raised his right hand, gathering spiritual energy. A green ball of spiritual energy appeared in his palm, and with a sharp look, he sent the ball flying rapidly towards Zhao Bo in the arena.

Because the movement was so subtle, almost no one noticed Xuan Taiming's small action. However, Yu Qing'an, who was in the crowd, frowned slightly. He tightened his arms, which were crossed over his chest, and his fingers seemed to crack. Then he muttered, "Damn it."

As the energy ball flew rapidly, it swiftly entered Zhao Bo's body upon reaching the center of the arena. Instantly, Zhao Bo felt an inexhaustible surge of power within him. This was because, unlike absorbing spiritual energy, this spiritual power was generated after the cultivator transformed spiritual energy. After entering the body, it would circulate through the eight extraordinary meridians without harming the physical body. However, once the spiritual power was depleted, one would enter a state of extreme exhaustion, and Zhao Bo was currently in this state under the influence of this spiritual power.

"Ha...ha...ha...Bai Cheng, it seems even the heavens want you dead." After saying this, Zhao Bo walked steadily towards the weakened Bai Cheng, the fatigue on his face completely gone.

At this moment, Yu Qing'an in the crowd suddenly shouted, "Bai Cheng! Admit defeat!" Zhao Haiming, on the other side, said, "What! Yu Qing'an, do you dare to interfere with the competition?" Upon hearing this, Yu Qing'an began to exert force with both arms, and his expression had never been so serious.

Meanwhile, Bai Cheng, who was in the arena, also noticed something amiss. "Hmm? What's going on? Why does Zhao Bo suddenly seem to have changed his aura? And he doesn't seem tired at all, it's like he's a completely different person. Could he be on drugs? I haven't seen him make any moves."

Before he could finish his thought, Zhao Bo suddenly unleashed his power and charged towards Bai Cheng, his speed even greater than before. Before Bai Cheng could react, Zhao Bo's whip kick struck him heavily in the abdomen. Bai Cheng coughed up a large amount of blood, then his body flew straight away as if weightless. After flying more than twenty meters, Bai Cheng tumbled several times upon landing before lying face down on the ground, motionless.

Upon witnessing this scene, Yue Ling clenched his hands tightly in front of his chest, his hands clenching repeatedly.

The villagers were quite surprised to see this and began to discuss it amongst themselves.

Villager No. 1: "Wasn't Zhao Bo just exhausted? How come he's suddenly acting like a completely different person?"

Villager #2: "Yeah, could it be drugs?"

However, Zhao Haiming, standing in the crowd, said, "My son, Zhao Bo, is exceptionally talented! What's so strange about that?"

As soon as Zhao Haiming finished speaking, the murmurs in the crowd ceased.

However, Bai Cheng was not unconscious at this time. The intense pain in his abdomen made him lie on the ground motionless, thinking about how to deal with it. After all, no one had declared him the loser yet. As long as he lay there motionless, he would have time to enter the previous state.

The only way to defeat Zhao Bo now is to reactivate that state. He then held his breath and focused his mind. The surrounding noise gradually disappeared, as if he were the only person left on the field.