The path to immortality through martial arts begins with being forced into marriage!

The clan competition lasted for half a day, and after several rounds of competition, the top three winners were finally determined.

As Cui Yi had predicted, Cui Lie, relying on his late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation and the low-grade Xuan-rank Flaming Sun Sword, easily crushed his opponents and won the championship.

The second place goes to Cui Hong, who is in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

Although the actual combat was full of flaws in Cui Yi's eyes, he managed to stabilize the situation by forcefully suppressing the opponent with his cultivation.

The third place went to a woman named Cui Yurou, who was at the early stage of Foundation Establishment. She defeated several opponents of the same level with her agile martial arts skills and ultimately ranked third.

The three stood in the center of the training ground, full of vigor and high spirits.

At this moment, an elder with a white beard stepped forward and said with a smile, "Esteemed young talents who have come from afar, I am Cui Ren, the second elder of our clan."

"The Cui clan has always been hospitable. Now that the top three in this competition have been determined, we will set up an opportunity here for everyone to learn from each other, as is customary."

"Anyone under the age of thirty and whose cultivation level is at the Foundation Establishment stage may come up on stage and choose one person to spar with!"

"If we win, the Cui family will present you with a generous gift as a token of our respect!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a murmur arose from the viewing platform.

Many young cultivators, especially those from small families or independent cultivators, immediately showed interest in their eyes.

The rewards prepared by the Choi family were quite attractive to them!

Moreover, being able to spar with the genius of the Cui family, regardless of victory or defeat, is a rare opportunity for training and fame.

The sparring began quickly, but the result was a foregone conclusion.

These challengers who came on stage are probably not bad in terms of their own strength compared to others in their class.

However, when facing the top three teams built up by the Cui family's resources, they were at a disadvantage in terms of both cultivation techniques and martial arts skills.

Coupled with the prestige of the Cui clan, they were somewhat constrained and quickly fell into defeat.

Cui Lie used only 70% of his power to force a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator into a state of chaos.

Finally, he was struck by a scorching sword aura, staggered away, and was met with cheers from the Cui clan.

Cui Hong and Cui Yurou each defeated two or three challengers.

Although the process wasn't as easy and casual as Cui Lie's, he still managed to hold his ground firmly.

After seven or eight consecutive challenges, all ended in victory for the Cui family members, the atmosphere on the viewing platform became even more enthusiastic, and the pride on the faces of the Cui family members grew stronger.

Cui Ren stroked his beard and smiled, clearly quite satisfied with the result.

Among the invited guests, some representatives of forces that were on good terms with the Cui family also offered their praise at the opportune moment.

It seems that this martial arts contest will, like many times before, end in a resounding victory for the younger generation of the Cui family.

The further you go, the fewer challengers there become.

Many people weighed the pros and cons and chose to give up.

After all, a crushing defeat could damage one's own or one's reputation.

Even if we win, it might not be a good thing.

While the rewards are appealing, many factors must be considered.

Who knows if the Cui clan will seize the opportunity to retaliate?

After waiting for a long time, and seeing that no one else was going to come up on stage, the white-bearded elder cleared his throat and was about to announce the end of the sparring session.

"Gentlemen, I challenge you!"

A steady voice rang out from a corner behind the viewing platform.

The crowd looked in the direction of the voice and discovered that the voice belonged to a boy of similar age to the three people on stage.

The head of the Lin family awkwardly waved his hand at everyone.

"Oh? A young friend from the Lin family?"

Cui Ren glanced at Cui Yi, then at the Lin family patriarch on the viewing platform behind him, who looked nervous, and understood what was going on.

It's common for an obscure little family to send a member up to show their face and try their luck.

With this thought in mind, Cui Ren's smile remained unchanged as he asked, "May I ask which opponent young friend Lin wishes to challenge?"

All eyes, including those of Cui Lie and his two companions in the center of the arena, were on this challenger who had suddenly appeared.

Cui Lie curled his lips, a hint of impatience and contempt flashing in his eyes.

He's just a scion of a small family, yet he dares to join in the fun?

Cui Hong remained expressionless. In his view, it didn't matter who came; it would just require a little more effort.

Cui Yurou glanced at Cui Yi with a hint of curiosity, finding him to be calm and composed, unlike the previous challengers who were so impetuous.

Under everyone's gaze, Cui Yi did not stop walking. His gaze calmly swept over the three people in the room and finally settled on Cui Lie.

"I will challenge him."

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent for a moment, then erupted into an even noisier murmur than before!

"Has this Lin family brat gone mad?"

"Are you desperate for fame? Don't you even know where you are!"

"I guess they're just trying to create a buzz. Anyway, it's not shameful to lose, since their opponent is Choi Yeol."

"Hmph, overestimating yourself!"

Most of the Cui clan members scoffed and disdainfully.

Most of the guests watching the ceremony showed expressions of surprise or amusement, thinking that Lin Yi either really had some backing or was just there to make a fool of himself.

Even Cui Zhenshan, the patriarch of the Cui clan, who was in the main seat, slightly raised his eyelids to glance at Cui Yi, and then closed them again, seemingly unconcerned about this farce that was destined to be one-sided.

Cui Lie, who was directly named, was stunned at first, and then a look of anger, feeling offended, rose on his face.

He scoffed, took a step forward, his crimson brocade robe billowing even without wind, and a faint, scorching aura emanating from it: "Good! You've got guts!"

"Since you've named me specifically, I'll grant your wish!"

"But swords and blades have no eyes. If I accidentally hurt you, don't cry and go back to your parents to complain!"

A burst of laughter erupted in the room.

"Can we begin?"

Cui Ren frowned, finding the Lin family lad's unusual calmness rather strange.

But he didn't think much of it, assuming it was just a young man's ignorance and forced composure.

Just in case, Cui Ren glanced at Cui Zhenshan, and seeing that the clan leader made no comment, he nodded and announced loudly, "Let the sparring begin!"

"Note: Both sides should stop short of causing offense and avoid damaging the relationship!"

"please."

Cui Yi made a simple gesture towards Cui Lie.

"court death!"

A cold glint flashed in Cui Lie's eyes; he could no longer contain himself.

He didn't bother with any nonsense. His figure suddenly shot up like a blazing fire python, rushing straight at Cui Yi!

The Blazing Sun Sword in his hand burst forth with a dazzling red light, and a sharp, scorching sword aura tore through the air, slashing down!

This sword strike was unleashed by Cui Lie in a fit of rage, using almost all his strength, without holding back in the slightest!

What he wanted was to establish his authority with a single blow, to crush this arrogant Lin family brat under his feet with absolute dominance!

Let everyone know the consequences of provoking Cui Lie!

"Such powerful sword energy! Young Master Lie is getting serious!"

"Even a typical mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator would struggle to withstand this sword strike!"

"That Lin family brat is finished!"

Several elders of the Cui clan were surprised to see this, not expecting Cui Lie to be so ruthless from the start.

But they quickly regained their composure.

So what if a member of some unknown small family is seriously injured or even crippled?

At worst, we can compensate with more spirit stones and pills afterward; I doubt the small Lin family would dare say anything more.

On Cui's territory, to provoke the future heir of the Cui family is to court death!