Sixty years of blacksmithing, a single hammer blow forging a celestial being.

As the host announced the list of participants, the two old men simultaneously leaped onto the ring.

One was Li Ping'an, and the other was an old man with graying temples.

This old man was Zeng Xing.

He's not young anymore, he's sixty-five, and his hair is completely white.

However, he still looked quite energetic, and was tall and strong, with visible muscles bulging below his waist, clearly indicating that he exercised regularly.

In comparison, Li Ping'an appeared much weaker.

During this period, his cultivation level rose rapidly, and he looked much more energetic.

However, Li Ping'an's age is a factor to consider.

He doesn't usually take care of his appearance; he's always disheveled and looks like a slovenly old man.

"Haha, this match should be a foregone conclusion by now."

Upon seeing Li Ping'an step onto the stage, the audience erupted in laughter.

Li Ping'an is the oldest among all the miscellaneous disciples participating in this competition.

Therefore, he has the most followers.

Everyone was curious to see what surprise this old man would bring to the ring!

"I wonder what kind of belief kept this old man from insisting on staying in the sect."

"Perhaps it's that saint I met once sixty years ago!"

"This guy is really devoted; even at his age, he still went on stage to fight for the Holy Maiden!"

"I'm really curious if Zeng Xing will kill him with one punch."

"Hey, that's hard to say. Didn't Zeng Xing get injured recently?"

"So what if you're injured? Just based on your size alone, you can easily overpower this old man."

"That's true."

The audience below was filled with noisy, mocking voices, but only the disciples of the abandoned hall were silently cheering for Li Ping'an.

"The arena battle has officially begun!"

With the manager's announcement, the duel between the two officially began.

"Brother Li, have we kept our promise?"

At the start of the match, Zeng Xing did not rush to attack Li Ping'an, but instead clasped his hands in a polite gesture and said...

As for which promise he was referring to, it was naturally about making Li Ping'an surrender and admit defeat.

He fully expected Li Ping'an to nod and surrender, because in his view, this was a meaningless match.

However, Li Ping'an cupped his hands in a fist salute to him and said...

"Brother Zeng, I'm sorry, but I still want to give it a try."

Upon hearing this, Zeng Xing's face darkened. This old man was so ungrateful.

He was just injured and didn't want to fight back. Did he really think he couldn't beat him?

"Okay, okay."

Zeng Xing's tone became less polite as he spoke.

"Since you insist on fighting, then come on!"

As he spoke, Zeng Xing roared, and his spiritual power suddenly surged out, making his aura even stronger and more terrifying.

He strode towards Li Ping'an.

Although he was already over sixty years old, he was still extremely imposing when he charged.

It was like a tiger descending the mountain.

Zeng Xing knew in his heart that this battle had to be won quickly!

Ideally, we should be able to send Li Ping'an flying with a single blow, using the simplest and most efficient method!

This way, you won't worsen your injuries.

As Zeng Xing rushed over, everyone thought Li Ping'an would be sent flying with a single blow.

But Li Ping'an subtly shifted his feet to the side, effortlessly dodging Zeng Xing's punch.

What?

This old man is incredibly agile!

Everyone was stunned, never expecting that Li Ping'an would dodge the move so easily.

Zeng Xing was slightly surprised, but his momentum did not diminish, and he threw another punch at Li Ping'an's stomach.

He used all his strength in that punch, determined to win.

However, with a muffled thud, Li Ping'an lowered his elbow slightly and easily blocked the punch.

What!

Zeng Xing was somewhat surprised that Li Ping'an had actually caught the punch!

The two had just exchanged blows, and Zeng Xing could feel that Li Ping'an's strength was terrifying; he was not at all like the frail old man he looked like.

Damn it, this old man actually hid his cultivation level!

Zeng Xing panicked immediately.

Judging from the power he just witnessed, he knew that Li Ping'an's current strength was even greater than his own, and since he was injured, he was no match for Li Ping'an.

No! I can't lose!

In his panic, Zeng Xing attacked even more fiercely, attempting to defeat Li Ping'an in a single burst of speed.

However, he threw several punches in succession, all of which were easily dodged and caught by Li Ping'an.

Then Li Ping'an feinted to dodge Zeng Xing's punch, and then punched Zeng Xing in the chest.

With a muffled thud, Zeng Xing was sent flying backward, taking dozens of steps before finally stopping at the edge of the arena.

What!

Old Man Li actually knocked Zeng Xing back with a single punch!

How is that possible!

This scene left everyone in the audience speechless.

I originally thought this would be a one-sided victory, but I didn't expect Old Man Li to be so good at fighting.

But he really looks very old.

"Is this guy taking aphrodisiacs?"

A flurry of speculation and whispers arose below.

However, Zeng Xing was already in turmoil.

Li Ping'an's strength far surpasses his own; he might really lose here today.

Are we going to be eliminated from the sect and expelled from the sect?

No, no!

Zeng Xing was unwilling to accept this. He had cultivated diligently in the sect for so many years and had already reached the late stage of Body Tempering, just in time to enter the Qi Refining stage.

He could not give up becoming a true cultivator and extending his lifespan.

As he gritted his teeth, he remembered the Qi and Blood Pill that Manager Wang had given him that morning.

This elixir, once ingested, can temporarily enhance one's qi and blood, making one stronger.

However, the side effects of taking Qi Xue Wan (a traditional Chinese medicine) can be quite noticeable.

After the effects of the Qi and Blood Pill wear off, the user's Qi and blood will decline, making it a pill that destroys the foundation of health.

At first, when Steward Wang brought him the Qi and Blood Pills, Zeng Xing dismissed them with disdain.

With my level eight Body Tempering skill, what problem could I possibly have dealing with an old man more than ten years older than me?

Even though he has some hidden injuries, he thinks that old man Li Ping'an can't cause any trouble now.

But now, we need to use it.

Zeng Xing looked at the Qi and Blood Pill in his hand, hesitated slightly, and then swallowed it in one gulp.

After taking the pill, Zeng Xing felt his internal energy begin to boil and surge wildly.

His weak body suddenly invigorated.

"Li Ping'an, you managed to force me to take Qi and Blood Pills. I guess I really underestimated you!"

Zeng Xing roared, his eyes filled with rage.

The damage to the body caused by taking Qi and Blood Pills is irreversible!

It's all that damned Li Ping'an's fault. He's clearly just a piece of trash, yet he insists on clinging to that so-called path of cultivation and competing with me.

Today, he will make Li Ping'an pay the price for his obsession!