Surviving in the chaos of battle, I'm grinding for proficiency.

Breaking news! Li Danyi has defeated Ye Ping and is now ranked fourteenth in the Gathering of Heroes!

Inside the Gathering of Heroes.

Li Danyi, dressed in a blue short-sleeved shirt, stood on the ring, her posture upright and her expression proud.

At his feet stood Ye Ping, ranked fourteenth in the martial arts examination.

"Senior Brother Li, how are you feeling now?"

Below the stage were many disciples of Qianyun Martial Arts School, all looking very excited.

Some people even had trembling voices.

Li Dan ranked fourteenth, which is definitely a prominent figure in the entire Anning County.

For them, having such a senior brother above them makes them feel proud when they go out!

Li Dan smiled faintly:

"Thank you to Juying Association for giving me this opportunity to remove the influence of the fortune and unleash my full potential."

"However," Li Dan changed the subject, "it's a pity that Master Li from Songfeng Martial Arts School didn't come. After crippling Junior Sister Wu's left arm, he seemed to have disappeared."

"Otherwise, I really would like to have a go at him."

To utter these words on the occasion of a recent victory is undoubtedly an act of "showing off one's power and prestige."

Sure enough, the disciples of Qianyun Martial Arts School immediately became excited.

Some of the Songfeng Martial Arts School disciples who had stopped to watch could only leave dejectedly.

This news, which was practically a blatant "challenge," spread rapidly, fueled by Li Danyi's winning momentum.

Many people are waiting for Li Chuan's response.

……

Songfeng Martial Arts School, inner courtyard.

Li Chuan, the person directly involved in the incident, was completely unaware of it.

He is now at a crucial juncture in his cultivation.

【Skill: Jade Skin Technique (Beginner)】

[Proficiency: 487/500]

"I only need thirteen more points of proficiency to break through to the minor mastery of Jade Skin Technique."

Li Chuan gently stroked his skin.

He could feel that his skin had changed considerably since he first started.

As they approach the stage of minor achievement, this change becomes increasingly apparent.

"With one burst of energy, let's break through to the Jade Skin Technique today!"

Li Chuan was in high spirits, following the energy circulation route of the Jade Skin Kung Fu, transferring his strength to his entire body's skin again and again.

Its powerful force constantly inflicts minute damage on the skin.

However, each time the skin recovers, it becomes even harder.

[Refine your skin; Jade Skin Technique proficiency increases]

[Refine your skin; Jade Skin Technique proficiency increases]

Finally, an hour later.

[Proficiency level maxed out; Jade Skin Technique has broken through to 'Minor Success'!]

The moment the light screen changed, Li Chuan felt an itch on his skin.

It looked like countless ants were crawling on it!

This feeling comes quickly and goes quickly.

After everything was completely finished, Li Chuan lowered his head and carefully examined his skin.

But then I discovered that there was a layer of white jade-like luster shimmering on it.

Li Chuan tried to take out a dagger and lightly slice it across his right arm.

"Sizzle!"

The sound of metal clashing together rang out instantly.

Where the blade sliced, there was nothing but a white mark.

Li Chuan tried to channel his strength into the dagger again and slashed across it once more.

"laugh!"

This was equivalent to a normal internal force strike, barely managing to break through the skin's defenses and draw out a single drop of bright red blood.

"No wonder Brother Zhou could withstand so many of my kicks; it turns out this jade skin has such extraordinary effects?"

Although this defense cannot protect him from any harm.

But in a fight, he can trade injury for life!

This can be extremely useful in life-or-death battles!

"As a result, my blood and energy also experienced a slight improvement."

【Skill: Embracing Mountain Stance (Mastery)】

[Proficiency: 2671/4000]

[Technique: Tongbei Quan (Mastery)]

[Proficiency: 1893/3000]

"With the boost from two fully mastered fighting techniques and one partially mastered external martial arts technique, my strength is in no way inferior to those who have reached the peak of internal energy cultivation!"

In martial arts, only four people can reach the perfection of internal strength!

In other words, his strength ranks at least in the top five!

With their rich combat experience, they could even squeeze into the top three!

……

Luo's Pharmacy, backyard.

The lights were dim.

Luo Zheng, Luo Houping, and Luo Weiyuan sat around a round table.

The three men looked grave and remained silent.

The atmosphere was very serious.

Luo Weiyuan broke the silence first, speaking in a deep voice:

"Qianji Pharmacy proposed to 'fight to the death' with us."

A deathmatch, as the name suggests, is a fight between two opposing forces, where one person from each side fights until one person dies.

This is also a common way for major powers to resolve disputes.

After all, it's impossible for forces involving hundreds of lives to go to war.

The rules forbid it, and the county magistrate forbids it even more.

Therefore, whoever wins the fight to the death will have the upper hand in this dispute.

Luo Houping rubbed his temples:

"Qian's Pharmacy and we had always lived in harmony, each taking half of the business."

"But recently, with the support of the county magistrate, they want to monopolize the business in this outer city."

"They said, the winner stays and gets everything, the loser gets out of Anning County!"

Luo Zheng frowned:

"Are they really that sure we'll lose?"

"On paper, the Qian family is no match for us!"

Luo Weiyuan gave Luo Zheng a deep look:

"The Qian family has invited 'Li Danyi' to help them fight."

Luo Zheng's face turned pale instantly.

Li Danyi is a rising star these days.

The true teachings of Qianyun Martial Arts School.

Fourteenth in the Gathering of Heroes!

Of the three of them, not one could withstand three moves from Li Dan!

Luo Zheng, unwilling to give up, asked:

"Then we can ask others for help. There are thirteen people ranked higher than him; we can surely get at least one..."

Luo Weiyuan sighed heavily:

"I've already invited them all, but no one is willing to come."

After all, this is a powerful veteran of the Dark Force realm.

Unless it's one of the top ten, who dares to say they can definitely beat Li Danyi?

Why risk offending people to participate in this battle when you can win?

Luo Zheng's breathing became heavy:

"Does that mean the Luo family is just going to withdraw from Anning County like this?"

This is their ancestral home, their foundation!

The Luo family, spanning three generations, worked hard their entire lives to acquire such a large business.

Who would be willing to give up like this!

Luo Weiyuan said weakly:

"Our Luo family has no other choice but to take this path."

Luo Houping slammed his fist on the table and stood up:

"I'll go to Sanyuan Prefecture and see if I can find a way out!"

"I refuse to believe that in such a vast world, there's absolutely no way to solve this!"

After saying that, he immediately went out, rode a fast horse, and disappeared from sight.

Luo Zheng felt a bitter taste in his mouth:

"Father, by the time Uncle returns, it will be too late."

"Then what do you suggest we do? Who will fight this death match?"

Luo Zheng opened his mouth, but found that he couldn't find anyone willing to help the Luo family and who could also surpass Li Danyi.

He said sadly:

"When is the deathmatch?"

"tomorrow."

"Tomorrow..." Luo Zheng murmured softly, somewhat lost in thought.

The place where I've lived my whole life is now my place to leave.

"That Li Chuan you sponsored...?" Luo Weiyuan suddenly asked.

Luo Zheng interrupted Luo Weiyuan and shook his head:

"That's Li Danyi, ranked fourteenth. Can I let Achuan die in vain?"

Luo Weiyuan tapped on the table:

"There's really no other way..."