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

At this moment, Zeng Xing's aura had reached the peak of Body Tempering, just one step away from Qi Refining.

He instantly transformed into a mad bull, his bloodshot eyes fixed on Li Ping'an as he charged forward.

When Li Ping'an saw Zeng Xing swallow the Qi and Blood Pill, he knew something was wrong, but before he could react, Zeng Xing charged at him like a tiger.

The audience below the stage all sighed in disbelief.

"This old bastard Li Ping'an is finished. He'll either be killed or his soul will be scattered to the winds!"

Some people also praised Zeng Xing.

"This old man is quite courageous. At his age, he still dares to swallow Qi and Blood Pills. Isn't he courting death? Is it worth it to risk his life like this?"

Although the sect has no rule against using drugs to boost performance in competitions, the Qi and Blood Pill is far too harmful to the body, especially for an old man of such advanced age.

Some disciples below sighed:

"These old men are already in their twilight years, but they are still working like their lives depend on it. How can we be lazy? They have awakened my passion and fighting spirit. I must go back and practice for seven consecutive nights before I can stop!"

Manager Wang smiled with satisfaction upon seeing this.

Zeng Xing did not disappoint him. The old man was courageous enough to stay in the sect even at the cost of his health!

Now that Zeng Xing has taken the Qi and Blood Pill, his strength has increased dramatically. No matter how much Li Ping'an tries to hide his strength, he can no longer be Zeng Xing's match!

Judging from the current power struggle on the arena, Zeng Xing has already overpowered Li Ping'an. Li Ping'an is doomed without Zeng Xing even needing to make a move.

Manager Wang was in a much better mood, picked up the teacup next to him, and slowly sipped the fragrant tea.

Qingyue and Hongling, on the other side, were also somewhat surprised to see this scene.

I never expected that someone would take such a pill that would hurt the enemy a thousand times but also harm themselves eight hundred times in such an ordinary match!

This is absolutely insane!

Qingyue grew anxious and asked urgently:

"Senior sister, what should we do? That bastard Zeng Xing actually took Qi and Blood Pills to participate in the competition. Will he beat me to death?"

Hongling also frowned, beginning to worry about whether Li Ping'an could withstand Zeng Xing's fierce attack.

This Qi and Blood Pill is extraordinary; it can temporarily boost one's Qi and Blood by a large amount, increasing overall strength by one to two times.

Moreover, Zeng Xing was already at the eighth level of Body Tempering, and after consuming the Qi and Blood Pill, his strength was already approaching the Qi Refining stage.

Now, unless Li Ping'an can break through to the Qi Refining stage, he will undoubtedly be defeated!

unfortunately,

Hongling sighed. She had said that she would have a stable alchemist and fire master in the future, but she didn't expect to be expelled from the sect so soon!

The disciples of the abandoned hall all thought that Li Ping'an was about to die.

He would inevitably be smashed to pieces by Zeng Xing, his bones shattered, blood gushing out, and he would be thrown several feet away.

They all covered their eyes with their hands, unable to look any longer.

However, what happened next left everyone dumbfounded.

Li Ping'an was unharmed and remained standing on the ring.

He immediately assumed a horse stance, rapidly channeling his energy into his hands, and a surge of spiritual power quickly gathered on his fists.

"Heaven-Forging Battle Fist!"

Li Ping'an let out a low shout and stood still, colliding directly with Zeng Xing who was charging towards him.

A muffled thud!

The spiritual energy surged and rippled outwards into the surrounding air.

Li Ping'an did not fly out as expected, but instead remained rooted to the spot like an old tree with gnarled roots.

This time, Zeng Xing was actually unable to budge him.

How could this be!

Zeng Xing's expression changed when he saw this scene.

"You...you're definitely more than just at the Body Tempering stage! Have you already entered the Qi Refining stage?!"

In an instant, Zeng Xing looked at Li Ping'an as if he had seen a ghost.

What an incredible cultivation speed!

He vaguely remembered that Li Ping'an was just an old man in the early stage of Body Tempering last month, but in just a short time, he had already reached the Qi Refining stage.

Even the most outstanding talents in a sect wouldn't have such a cultivation speed.

Startled, before he could react, Li Ping'an had already unleashed the Heaven-Forging Battle Fist.

boom!

boom!

boom!

Punch after punch landed on Zeng Xing's body, tearing his skin and causing his bones to crack.

Even though he took the Qi and Blood Pill and his Qi and blood surged, he still couldn't withstand Li Ping'an's punches, which were like a storm.

Blood gushed from the corner of his mouth, and his body staggered backward.

Finally, Li Ping'an raised his fist and punched Zeng Xing in the abdomen.

Zeng Xing was sent flying backwards and landed off the stage.

Everyone was stunned by what they saw, and the entire place fell into a deathly silence.

Everyone stared wide-eyed, unable to believe what they were seeing.

Several breaths later, the referee in charge of the match finally snapped out of his daze and said,

"Li Ping'an wins this match!"

The entire audience erupted in waves of noise, filled with shock and bewilderment.

Why did Li Ping'an suddenly become so strong?

How could Zeng Xing, who was taking Qi and Blood Pills, be defeated?

This is not scientific! This is impossible!

Manager Wang, who was drinking tea, spat it out.

"What! Li Ping'an actually defeated Zeng Xingdu? Just how many tricks is this old guy hiding?!"

He stared intently at Li Ping'an on the stage, feeling a surge of anger rising within him.

Damn it, now that Li Ping'an has defeated Zeng Xing, he can stay in the sect again.

Their subsequent plans also all fell through.

That damn old bastard, why is he so hard to kill?

Qingyue and Hongling also breathed a sigh of relief.

"I didn't expect your underling to be so strong. That old guy has been hiding his true strength."

Hongling squinted at Li Ping'an on the stage, lost in thought.

Qingyue, however, didn't think too much about it and just kept clapping and cheering to celebrate for her little brother.

At this moment, Zeng Xing, who was sitting on the stage, had already been carried away.

He looked weakly at Li Ping'an on the stage, sighed, and thought, "Oh well, I'm not as good as him, so I might as well lose."

However, on the high platform at this moment, another middle-aged disciple who looked very much like Zeng Xing was gritting his teeth in hatred, his eyes almost spitting out fury.

That damned Li Ping'an! How dare he beat my father so badly, causing him to be expelled from the sect!

I won't let this go!

The young disciple was dressed in exquisite clothes, clearly indicating that he held a high position within the outer sect.

"Jia Qing, go and investigate all information about this Li Ping'an immediately!"

He coldly gave an order to an outer disciple standing to the side.

"yes!"

The outer disciple accepted the order and left.

On the high platform, Li Ping'an took a breath.

To be honest, the final battle with Zeng Xing actually took a lot of his energy.

He really didn't expect that Zeng Xing would be so crazy, willing to take Qi and Blood Pills in order to stay in the sect!

This guy is way too persistent!

Li Ping'an sighed, looking at the completely silent crowd below the stage, feeling somewhat helpless.

I've been hiding this for so long, it seems I can't hide it anymore this time.

What excuse should we come up with to get out of this?

Li Ping'an started to feel a headache coming on.