Starting as an infant, with parents who are blond-haired delinquents?

At this moment, Resher wisely refrained from disturbing the other party. It seemed he had witnessed something extraordinary, and Zhang Chaoqiang's actions were exactly the same as they had been at the beginning…

There haven't been any major changes, but the strength and energy he displays are absolutely no weaker than anyone else's.

On the contrary, that gaze, imbued with wisdom and a sense of another world, instantly made Xu Shanji feel as if he were bathed in a volcano, even through the barrier of the synthetic space…

In an instant, he was filled with excitement!

Thus, Xu Shanji, a researcher at the Central State's Supreme Research Institute and known as the Father of Science and Technology of the Central State, revealed for the first time a side of himself that was previously unknown...

The most important qualities in scientific research are composure and rigor. The microscopic world reflected in Zhang Chaoqiang's pupils made Xu Shanji realize that he very likely had already come into contact with the microscopic molecular structure of spiritual energy…

"Smart, smart, good lad!"

Xu Shanji burst into laughter instantly, completely lacking the composure one would expect from a father of science and a research expert.

Just like the incessant muttering in his mouth, "intelligent" became synonymous with Zhang Chaoqiang, and also became how he referred to himself as Zhang Chaoqiang.

Only the most intelligent people can get started with the microscopic arrangement of molecules.

Only those who possess both intelligence and courage, along with absolute mental strength, can discover such methods and pathways!

Like a child, Xu Shanji's body was pulsating with extreme excitement at this moment.

Almost everyone present had neither curiosity nor doubt about Xu Shanji.

At this moment, they had goosebumps all over their bodies!

What they should be wondering is what exactly happened on the scene, something that happened that they simply couldn't know.

And a certain action by a certain person was precisely the key factor that aroused Xu Shanji to such agitation.

As a result, everyone off the field looked towards the field.

At this moment, apart from Zhang Chaoqiang, who remained calm and whose hand and foot movements were not violent, everyone else was basically engaged in a thorough and enjoyable compression process.

Because Zhang Chaoqiang used technique while the others used brute force, Zhang Chaoqiang's movements were not obvious and he looked completely different from his usual self.

His relaxed expression suggested he was in the initial stages of a compression operation.

And precisely because Zhang Chaoqiang had only just begun to act, he was naturally considered by almost all the spectators present, except for Xu Shanji, Lei She, and Lao Chen, to be the one who had provoked Xu Shanji's agitation...

It won't be Zhang Chaoqiang!

Gu Yizheng from Zhongzhou City?

Many people were looking at Gu Yizheng, who was busy with the synthesis process. Although he was currently hidden by the giant spiritual energy center, no one could know his progress.

However, his resolute expression and sharp, sword-like eyebrows represented absolute confidence, and his movements in manipulating spiritual power were expansive and powerful, displaying the demeanor of a high-level synthesizer!

But Resser knew…

The person who truly moved and excited Xu Shanji was not Gu Yizheng…

Xu Shanji didn't say anything at this moment; he just kept pondering:

"How did they manage to do that? At such a young age, possessing such abilities, how could his parents have given birth to such a heaven-defying genius, someone who shouldn't even exist in this world?"

Suddenly, Zhang Huolong and Shen Qiangwei, whom Xu Shanji had inadvertently mentioned, both sneezed.

Neither of them could understand what was happening on the field. Therefore, they were completely unaware of the situation in the match.

Just as they were about to ask Old Chen a question, they realized that Old Chen had disappeared from their side at some point.

His figure had already appeared directly in front of the audience, next to the seat of Xu Shanji, the father of science and technology in the Central Country.

"Mr. Chen!"

Upon seeing Lao Chen's arrival, the first person to greet him was not anyone else, but Lei She, who was Lao Chen's and Xu Shanji's junior.

Because of Old Chen's status, even everyone present had to address him as Old Chen.

Adding the prefix "Lao" (老) after a surname is generally a sign of respect. It indicates that the person is highly respected, possesses considerable strength, and holds a relatively high social position.

Furthermore, when addressing ordinary elderly people, it is common to add the word "old" before their surname, such as Old Chen, Old Wang, etc.

Currently, Lei She, the renowned director of the Central State Science and Technology Museum and Research Institute, refers to Lao Chen as "Old Chen".

This demonstrates how powerful Old Chen's status and position were.

However, Zhang Huolong and Shen Qiangwei, who are just ordinary people, have been calling each other "Old Chen" since they first met.

Comparing the two men's status and position, Lei She, who holds a high position, addresses Chen Lao, while the two ordinary people address him as Lao Chen. This is perhaps a bit of a reversal of the Heavenly Gang.

Old Chen patted Xu Shanji on the shoulder, and the other man reacted in that instant.

Temporarily freed from his excitement, he snorted at Old Chen: "Old Chen."

Old Chen, not to be outdone, retorted by calling out to Old Man Xu.

"How about it?"

Old Chen's words indicate his familiarity with Zhang Chaoqiang.

It's clear that Xu Shanji's current excitement doesn't stem from the other contestants, but rather from Zhang Chaoqiang alone, who could make him so excited and lose his composure.

Faced with his question, Xu Shanji didn't say much. He and Lao Chen had actually known each other for decades.

In the early years, the two even had some disagreements, and even now, those disagreements have not been completely eliminated.

After a while, Xu Shanji replied casually, "So-so."

Without much thought, Old Chen could tell at a glance that the other party was simply being hypocritical and deceiving him; they were just being stubborn.

Standing beside him, Old Chen made Xu Shanji, who had always enjoyed endless honors, break out in a cold sweat...

He struggled for a while before finally speaking to Old Chen, his tone and gaze much softer than when they had first met that morning.

"Old Chen, what's past is past. Don't get in my way now. I've got my eye on Zhang Chaoqiang!"

Yo ho?

Old Chen raised an eyebrow, recalling what happened back then…

She recalled her past conflict with Xu Shanji.

Chapter 243 Urgent Shortage

Back then, Old Chen and Xu Shanji didn't know each other.

Both of them were still young. After all, in the martial arts world, even someone in their fifties or sixties is considered to be in the younger generation.

Of course, this only depends on an individual's ability and potential. If a person's highest martial arts talent can only maintain them at, for example, the level of a third or fourth-tier martial artist...

Therefore, his age will not be significantly different from that of an average person.

At this age, he's probably considered middle-aged.

However, Xu Shanji and Lao Chen, who have shown outstanding talent since childhood and come from a family with a long history of research and development in cutting-edge armor, are exceptional in their spiritual level.

The other one comes from the Chen family, which has consistently produced generals who have served the country throughout the ages.

Given their talent and strength, and with a lifespan of at least two hundred years, those in their forties or fifties are merely young people, not even in their prime.

Their acquaintance began with Old Chen.

In fact, although Old Chen had basically never been in a relationship in his life, he was still a virgin before.

However, when he was young, he had an opportunity, a chance for mutual affection, which was sabotaged by someone with ulterior motives.

And the woman who developed feelings for Lao Chen was, coincidentally, Xu Shanji's cousin.

Because of the reproductive restrictions imposed by martial arts, Xu Shanji believed that the Chen family's obsession with martial arts...

The Xu Shanji family has been renowned throughout history for its prominent spiritual level and for its research and mastery of cutting-edge armor.

Therefore, the two families actually followed completely different paths, which indeed caused them to miss their opportunities.

Due to genetic inheritance, the Xu family, an important family in national scientific and technological research, has very restricted marriage patterns.

Only by mating with someone of the same outstanding spiritual level can offspring be born, inheriting their superior genes.

When a person with exceptional martial arts talent mates with someone with exceptional spiritual abilities, their offspring's pure power becomes mixed due to the distinct genetic advantages of the two individuals.

The offspring that may be born possess considerable talent in both mental abilities and martial arts skills.

However, due to the conflict, it is highly unlikely that any aspect will reach its peak or be particularly outstanding.

Furthermore, the Xu family could not possibly abandon the spiritual level, which they have always excelled at.

As the saying goes, the eldest brother is the most important, and Xu Shanji is the current generation of the Xu family's prodigy, with exceptional spiritual level and martial arts talent...

Xu Shanji, who was his cousin, rejected their relationship. During that time, Old Chen, who had always been oblivious to the world and focused on his father's martial arts training, became even more diligent in his training.

Perhaps this isn't a problem for Old Chen, since his heart is numb. In the years of martial arts training in the Chen family, he has never experienced the nourishment of love, so he doesn't reminisce about it.

In reality, Old Chen wasn't as petty as Xu Shanji thought; in fact, he had even forgotten some of the details from back then.

Besides, I already have Manager Liu, so these things were all minor matters before.

A martial artist is magnanimous. When Old Chen thought of this, and then observed Xu Shanji's words just now, which were made out of fear that he would interfere, he couldn't help but feel how broad-minded he was.

At this moment, Old Chen's mind was racing, unexpectedly so. He didn't think of himself as someone like Xu Shanji or those who practiced mental cultivation as having such a rich inner world...

To remember something from so long ago so clearly, and not only that, but to also have paranoia...

Both families have contributed a great deal to the Central Kingdom, so only Old Chen dares to harbor such thoughts.

other people?

They would never dare to, and could never, have any thoughts of having the slightest disrespect for Xu Shanji.

However, Old Chen was still not willing to back down. He was not satisfied with Xu Shanji's reaction just now and said, "Xu Shanji, give up. Zhang Chaoqiang will not agree to become your disciple!"

Calling Xu Shanji by his first name directly was probably something only Old Chen did in the entire room.

Reisher, standing to the side, had no chance to interject; he could only stare in disbelief at everything.

And given Xu Shanji's visibly hesitant expression and movements...

Old Chen naturally realized that the other party did indeed intend to take Zhang Chaoqiang as his last disciple.

Because, no matter how strong a person's martial arts skills or mental strength are, their eyes can reveal a great deal of information.

For example, desire.

From Xu Shanji's gaze just now, Old Chen saw longing, as if the father of science and technology in the Central Country before him was no longer a pure...