Chapter 120: The Three-Year-Old Master Sets Off Fireworks, Her Father is Her Hero

Chapter 120: The Three-Year-Old Master Sets Off Fireworks, Her Father is Her Hero

The spring rain drizzled, and due to the cold air mass from the north, the temperature had dropped significantly, bringing a chilly feeling of the late spring.

Below the wooden platform.

After a brief silence, the place suddenly erupted into chaos.

"Ah! My child!"

A noblewoman in luxurious clothing suddenly stood up, wailing and pounding her chest in distress, her eyes filled with tears as she stared at Liu Changqing on the arena, who was crying after being hit by Xixi.

Xixi's punch had landed directly on his waist, causing the woman's entire body to tremble.

"You vile little brat!"

The woman screamed, wanting to rush onto the arena, but before she could take two steps, she was stopped by the Divine Guard soldiers responsible for maintaining order.

On the arena.

Zhang Qingzheng, dressed in a Confucian robe, glanced at the woman indifferently. Just one glance was enough to silence her wailing, making her feel as if the most terrifying thing in the world had suddenly appeared in her heart.

Even with some restraint, the Divine Sage's gaze was not something this ordinary woman, who cultivated her temperament like a river, could bear.

If he hadn't restrained himself, if he had wanted to, Zhang Qingzheng's gaze alone could have caused the woman's divine nature river within her Niwan Palace to collapse.

"Control your mouth."

Zhang Qingzheng's face was stern.

"It's normal to get injured during cultivation battles. If you treasure your child so much, then take him home and don't let him join the Divine Sect."

His cold words, coupled with Zhang Qingzheng's face that looked as if even the founder of the sect owed him money...

The woman was so scared that she didn't dare to speak.

Zhang Qingzheng patted Xixi's little head.

"Continue holding the arena, you're doing well. Cultivation battles are meant for victory. Without victory, even talking about martial morals is meaningless."

Although Zhang Qingzheng was a Confucian scholar and a jinshi scholar of the Great Jing Dynasty, he was not a rigid and narrow-minded person.

He had his principles, but he didn't care about the means used during battles. What he cared about was the significance of the matter.

Xixi's big eyes lit up, and she nodded repeatedly, "Grandpa, you're right, Xixi understands."

Zhang Qingzheng smiled, but in Xixi's eyes, his stern face seemed even more unfriendly.

"Liu Changqing's challenge failed. Based on his performance, he receives a C+ rating."

Zhang Qingzheng announced calmly, then lightly flicked his sleeves, and a gust of wind suddenly rose from beneath Liu Changqing, who had lost all hope, lifting him off the arena and setting him down next to the speechless woman.

"Mom..."

Liu Changqing's eyes welled up with tears, streaming down his face.

He had been careless, deceived by Xixi's three-year-old appearance!

"Don't cry, our child is fine. We still have a chance to compete for the inner sect spots. You've done well."

The woman helped Liu Changqing back to their viewing spot.

Zhang Qingzheng's divine nature had already healed Liu Changqing's injuries, and he was now feeling little pain.

Only the fear that lingered in his mind remained, impossible to erase.

It caused a hidden pain in his kidneys, appearing and disappearing.

"That little girl is truly vicious. To be so vicious at the age of three... What will she be like when she grows up!"

Although the woman was intimidated by Zhang Qingzheng, she couldn't help but feel indignant.

Her eyes turned cold as she looked at her husband beside her, but he shook his head, "That little girl's father is Li Che. Although he's from Thunder City, he has become a third-class guest official in the Capital City's Heaven-Enraged Bureau..."

"This status is not low. I know your family has influence in the Capital City, but don't cause trouble."

Her husband was the Liu Clan Patriarch, and at this moment, he was extremely solemn. His tolerance and weakness made his wife feel increasingly stifled and dissatisfied.

She had thought that their son, an exceptional spirit child, would become a true disciple of the Divine Sect.

But now, everything had come to nothing.

In the first battle of the first round, he had lost, receiving a C+ rating.

"I can't accept this! Changqing's performance was not just that! He was just affected by that stinky girl!" The woman was unwilling to accept the result.

The Liu Clan Patriarch spoke with a heavy voice, "What good will it do to be unwilling? Do you think the Divine Sect's examination is a child's play? Will they redo it because you're unwilling? At home, I may spoil you, but outside, the world doesn't revolve around your wishes!"

"Don't cause a ruckus. The Capital City is not Eastern Ring City. Every word and action may bring disaster! Be careful with your words!"

This was the first time the woman had seen her husband so furious, and she immediately pursed her lips.

But she still muttered in dissatisfaction, "Everyone is paying attention to the examination... Who would have the time to eavesdrop on our conversation?"

The Liu Clan Patriarch's expression softened slightly, "Why be anxious? Changqing still has a chance. This is just the first round, there are two more rounds, and Changqing can still turn things around!"

Upon hearing this, the woman's face relaxed a little.

...

...

Li Che narrowed his eyes, holding his wife Zhang Ya's delicate hand and playing with her slender fingers.

But a flash of sharpness and coldness passed through his eyes.

"Calling him a vile brat and her a vicious stinky girl, such a shrew, and my Xixi... doesn't have parents?"

"It's normal to get injured during cultivation battles. How can she hold such a grudge?"

"Poisonous woman!"

Coldness filled Li Che's eyes. The last poisonous woman... had already grown grass on her grave.

However, the Liu Clan Patriarch was relatively calm and steady.

But...

It was fine for this poisonous woman to insult him, but insulting his daughter... he couldn't bear it!

His daughter, Li Che's daughter, couldn't bear any injustice! If Xixi heard someone insult her like this, how hurt would she be? As parents, if they couldn't stand up for their child when they were being bullied, what kind of parents were they?

Li Che had never considered himself a good person.

He was just a small-minded person who wanted to protect his daughter's safety and seek revenge for every slight.

A father would always be his daughter's hero.

Letting go of Zhang Ya's hand, he patted her hand and stood up, his black martial robe fluttering in the wind.

Li Che stretched lazily, then walked towards the spot where the Liu family was seated with a gentle expression.

The woman was still comforting Liu Changqing, who was crying in her arms.

The Liu Clan Patriarch sat with a stern face, remaining silent.

Suddenly, the Liu Clan Patriarch was startled and turned to see a young man in black, with a gentle smile, walking towards them.

"It's Li Che!"

The Liu Clan Patriarch's eyes flashed, but he also had a hint of confusion.

What was this person here for?

His daughter had just given his son a beating, was he here to apologize?

Yes, he must be here to apologize...

It was rumored that Li Che was gentle and timid, so he must be here to apologize for his daughter's rash actions.

The Liu Clan Patriarch exhaled and stood up, intending to greet Li Che and accept his apology.

After all, Li Che's status as a Third-Rank Guest Minister in the Capital City's Heaven-Enraged Bureau was not ordinary.

However, as soon as he stood up, he saw a blur, and Li Che's essence blood erupted, shooting out with the speed of Blood Exchange Mastery. He appeared beside the woman in an instant.

The terrifying and powerful essence blood seemed to crush her like a mountain, and like a crouching tiger suddenly standing up to roar! The woman, still dazed, tilted her head back and felt a suffocating pressure. Then, she saw a palm strike her face, the terrifying force twisting her face and flesh, reaching her cheekbones, and even knocking out several bloodstained teeth.

The power of Blood Exchange Mastery directly sent the woman flying several meters away, and Liu Changqing, who was in her arms, fell to the ground, completely stunned, her sobbing frozen in place.

"Li Che!!!"

The Liu Clan Patriarch of Eastern Ring City was furious.

"You despicable thing, a stinking brat... You're very good at calling out, do you think I don't have a daughter or a wife?"

Li Che shook his palm, his face turning colder.

The Liu Clan Patriarch suddenly unleashed his Divine Nature, fiercely oppressing Li Che. This Liu Clan Patriarch had reached the Primordial Deity Foundation, although he had only mastered ten of the Divine Foundations... The pressure was so weak to Li Che that it was almost negligible.

However...

Li Che merely glanced at him indifferently. The big-headed Lu Chi had appeared behind the Liu Clan Patriarch without anyone noticing.

The Liu Clan Patriarch instantly retracted his Divine Foundation pressure, his face dark and sullen.

He knew the identity of the big-headed child with the Nezha braid behind him—he was a disciple of Li Qingshan, the master of Horn Piercing Heaven!

He couldn't afford to offend him! At least in the capital city, he couldn't.

"Master Li, you're so impressive."

The Liu Clan Patriarch clenched his fists and said coldly.

In the distance, the woman who had her teeth shattered by Li Che's palm strike was terrified, screaming repeatedly, but her screams were accompanied by whistling air.

"Husband, he hit me, he hit me, this despicable person hit me, ahhh—woohoo, husband, help me!"

The woman was screaming, but the Liu Clan Patriarch was cowardly.

He watched helplessly as his wife was beaten, unable to retaliate, like an ostrich with its head buried in the sand.

"I'm just standing up for my daughter, and I want to tell your wife that in the future, when you insult someone's daughter, don't do it in front of her parents."

Li Che spoke.

The Liu Clan Patriarch clenched his fists, not saying another word, because indeed, his wife was in the wrong.

If you insult someone's daughter, and they beat you up... Don't you deserve it?!

How frustrating!

It was said that Li Che was gentle and timid, but where was the gentleness now? He was clearly arrogant!

But when he thought about it, it made sense.

After all, it involved Li Che's daughter, and a father who encountered someone bullying his daughter could go completely crazy.

The Liu Clan Patriarch exhaled and could only swallow this frustration.

Li Che returned to his original position with Lu Chi.

Zhang Ya's eyes shone brightly as she stared at Li Che, unable to look away.

How could my husband, who protects our family, be so handsome?!

Zhang Ya found herself admiring Li Che more and more.

Hmm! Tonight, I'll prepare several Sinew Opening postures to ask my husband for guidance!

Li Che reached out and rubbed Zhang Ya's head, then sat back leisurely, leaning against the grandmaster chair, his expression unchanged.

Old Chen was used to this, as Li Che was usually gentle, but when it came to his family, he became extremely fierce. Back in Thunderbolt City, when the Spirit Infant Sect targeted Xixi, Li Che, despite his fear of killing, still acted without hesitation.

Li Che's first kill was even guided by Old Chen! So, don't bully the meek.

When you push a meek person to their limit, they can be more terrifying than a madman.

...

...

This incident, although it attracted some attention, didn't garner much concern.

Most people were still focused on the high-platform arena and the superior spirit children there.

Xixi won her match and could choose to rest, up to half an hour, but since she hadn't exhausted much essence blood in defeating Liu Changqing, she only took a short break.

Zhang Qingzheng released a wisp of Divine Nature, restoring Xixi's state to perfection!

"Continue."

Qingzheng scanned the remaining fourteen superior spirit children and spoke.

Xixi, with her thunderous posture, had defeated Liu Changqing, and although she was only three years old, the other spirit children no longer dared to underestimate her.

Xixi demonstrated the power of Bone Tempering Mastery, already on par with Hai Chao Sheng, Qin Feng Huo, Huang Sixiang, and others.

This three-year-old child was no longer a pushover but a tough nut to crack.

Instead, Gongyang Xiu from the Gongyang family became the new target, as he was younger and seemed easier to defeat.

Gongyang Xiu was only five years old, and his cultivation seemed to have just reached Sinew Opening Mastery, not yet Bone Tempering.

Unsurprisingly, Gongyang Xiu was challenged.

On the arena, essence blood surged, and Gongyang Xiu's eyes turned red as he fought with all his might, displaying extremely advanced martial arts.

It was the Gongyang family's art, the Twelve Seals of Heaven and Earth.

Although Gongyang Xiu was only five years old, he had already successfully mastered one seal, successfully entering the realm of this supreme art!

Entering the realm of a supreme art was no easy feat!

Unfortunately, Gongyang Xiu was still defeated and fell from the arena.

He stood up, brushing off the dust from his clothes. Unlike Liu Chang Qing, he didn't burst into tears after his defeat.

After leaving the arena, Gongyang Xiu returned to the Gongyang family's area.

"Grandpa, I lost," Gongyang Xiu approached Gongyang Liancheng, lowering his head, finally showing a hint of childish grievance.

"You performed very well. After all, Jin Ao, who challenged you, has already achieved the initial stage of Bone Tempering... and he's two and a half years older than you. You managed to fight him for over a hundred moves before losing, which is quite impressive."

"He's a Spirit Child secretly cultivated by the Jin Lie Sect, and he also knows some of their unique martial arts... It's normal that you couldn't defeat him."

"Didn't the Divine Sect give you a 'Middle Class' evaluation based on your performance?"

Gongyang Liancheng patted Gongyang Xiu's head.

Gongyang Xiu did feel comforted, standing obediently beside Gongyang Liancheng, gazing at the arena. He looked in Xixi's direction, his eyes sparkling.

At five years old, he had been defeated.

Xixi, only three years old, had defeated her opponent.

Although their opponents were different, Xixi was so amazing!

In the rounds of defending and challenging the arena, the five contestants on the stage only experienced one change in the defending seats.

Gongyang Xiu was defeated, and Jin Ao, also a Supreme Spirit Child at the initial stage of Bone Tempering, took his place.

Now, the cultivation levels of the defending Spirit Children were mostly revealed after this round of challenges.

Hai Chao Sheng, seven years old, had reached the pinnacle of Bone Tempering!

Qin Feng Huo, seven years old, had achieved Bone Tempering Mastery!

Huang Si Xiang, six years old, was at the initial stage of Bone Tempering!

Li Warm Xi, three years old... had also achieved Bone Tempering Mastery!

There were no easy opponents, and even Huang Si Xiang, who was only at the initial stage of Bone Tempering, possessed innate divine strength, and the force he unleashed even surpassed those at the Bone Tempering Mastery stage!

There were still five Supreme Spirit Children left, including Gong Yuan Liang from the Gong family and Shangguan Qing Lei from the Shangguan family, who had yet to make their moves.

After this round of challenges, the top five Supreme Spirit Children who successfully defended their seats and received the 'Upper Class' evaluation would likely become the Divine Sect's True Transmission disciples.

The fine spring rain fell amidst the sudden gust of wind.

Shangguan Qing Lei from the Shangguan family took a step forward, his toes touching the ground, and his essence blood surged as he leaped onto the arena where Xixi was.

On the other side, Gong Yuan Liang from the Gong family took a deep look at Shangguan Qing Lei, then chose Huang Si Xiang's arena.

In fact, Gong Yuan Liang felt that this three-year-old girl was much more difficult to deal with than Huang Si Xiang.

Observing the scene of her defeating Liu Chang Qing, Gong Yuan Liang felt his scalp tingle.

Cunning, malicious, restrained, and explosive, she would strike her enemies with full force once she found an opportunity!

Such an opponent was the most terrifying.

His aunt, Gong Yun Li, worked at the Heaven-Enraged Bureau, and had shown him many cultivators from the Jianghu. Those cultivators... gave him the same goosebumps.

Therefore, he intentionally waited for Shangguan Qing Lei to make his choice before selecting his opponent.

"Dang—"

The black gong was struck again, and the bell waves rippled.

Amidst the hazy drizzle, the gentle breeze brought a refreshing spring feeling.

Around the high platform, the spectators knew that this examination of the Supreme Spirit Children was about to conclude.

"I challenge her," Shangguan Qing Lei said, his hair flying, and his eyes filled with aggression. Although only seven years old, he looked like a teenager, with long arms and strong legs.

Zhang Qing Zheng nodded, "Okay."

As the words fell, Zhang Qing Zheng's figure floated out of the arena, while Xixi tilted her head, looking at Shangguan Qing Lei.

This Shangguan Qing Lei... was much more robust than Liu Chang Qing.

He was almost one meter and seventy centimeters tall, and compared to three-year-old Xixi... the visual contrast was quite striking.

"I am Shangguan Qing Lei, little sister, don't cry if you lose."

Shangguan Qing Lei smiled with narrowed eyes, and on his sturdy body, his essence blood flowed and condensed, as if a dragon snake was slowly winding.

The sound of cracking bones was like popping beans!

Bone Tempering Mastery!

Xixi clenched her chubby fists, and excitement appeared on her face.

"Wretch! Kneel down!"

Xixi assumed the starting stance for martial combat.

Suddenly, Xixi thought of something and looked at Shangguan Qing Lei, "By the way, you're also named Shangguan? What's your relationship with Qinghong Sister?"

Shangguan Qing Lei's fingers curled like hooks, with electric arcs dancing, and he was taken aback by the question. Then, he sneered, and a flash of disgust passed through his eyes, "Shangguan Qinghong? She's just a bastard."

Shangguan Qing Lei naturally knew who Shangguan Qinghong was; she was his half-sister from a different mother.

But his mother had told him that Shangguan Qinghong was just an accidental bastard...

Her mother was born a lowly maid who seduced his father, giving birth to Qinghong, so Shangguan Qing Lei despised that name.

Xixi's small head furrowed her brows, "Don't speak of Qinghong Sister like that!"

Shangguan Qing Lei grinned, "Little brat, I'm giving you face... So, you're friends with that bastard sister of mine? That's quite fitting... Two bastards together."

Shangguan Qing Lei's words made Xixi's eyes flash with anger.

Below the arena, at the viewing platform of the Heaven-Enraged Bureau, Shangguan Qinghong was leisurely cracking sunflower seeds. Hearing Shangguan Qing Lei's words, she paused for a moment, then continued cracking seeds without a care.

She was already used to the Shangguan family's attitude towards her.

Shangguan Zhengheng's concubines despised her, even more than they despised her mother.

Even though she now worked as a civil servant at the Heaven-Enraged Bureau, their attitude remained unchanged.

Shangguan Qinghong didn't care about their opinions.

This disappointment and numbness, a familiar feeling.

...

On the arena, the battle commences!

Xixi becomes serious, determined to teach the annoying Shangguan Qing Lei a lesson.

Even though he is Qinghong Sister's younger brother, Xixi will not hold back!

For a foul-mouthed person like him, she will beat him to a pulp!

Boom!

Xixi's body moves, and in an instant, she launches herself with incredible speed, using the recoil of the arena's platform to propel herself forward.

Tap, tap, tap—

Xixi's feet land rapidly on the ground, her body spinning at high speed, kicking up a storm of dust and smoke, and appearing behind Shangguan Qing Lei's waist.

Just as she had defeated Liu Chang Qing, Xixi employs the same technique again!

"A mere petty trick, do you think I'm some country bumpkin?"

Shangguan Qing Lei lets out a maniacal laugh, twisting his waist, sinking his body, and unleashing a whip-like leg strike, sweeping through a wide arc with tremendous force towards Xixi.

Countless lightning arcs dance on his leg, emitting a pressure that makes one's heart tremble!

"The ultimate skill of the Shangguan Family... Thunderous Body!"

"Although he has just begun his training, his skills are already exceptional. Both his physical and blood essence have been greatly enhanced!"

Shangguan Qing Lei's eyes widen with anger, and a divine roar erupts from within, as if a divine river is flowing behind him.

However, Xixi remains unfazed by Shangguan Qing Lei's near-suffocating counterattack.

Her eyes are filled with unwavering determination, showing no sign of panic.

Xixi's small hand trembles, and she grips a miniature wooden crow, launching it towards Shangguan Qing Lei's chest!

Boom!

An explosion erupts, and flames surge on the arena!

But amidst the chaos, countless electric arcs dance, accompanied by Shangguan Qing Lei's enraged roars. He strikes again with his leg, now imbued with the terrifying power to shatter bones!

Yet, the wooden crow manages to buy Xixi some precious time.

Xixi lets out a loud shout.

"Little Cat, come out!"

She clenches her fist and thrusts it forward, invoking the technique taught by her father.

A roar resembling a young tiger echoes.

Xixi's punch smashes towards Shangguan Qing Lei's whipping leg!

The fist and leg collide!

A phantom of a young tiger appears behind Xixi, and its claw swipes towards the lightning-infused Thunderous Body!

Thud!

Xixi's body launches into the air, and after landing, she takes a steady step back, a clanging sound accompanying her as she retrieves a large object from the Qiankun Jade hanging around her neck.

On the other side, Shangguan Qing Lei retracts his leg, his pants already torn, the fabric hanging in tatters, and his entire leg trembling uncontrollably. The pain seems to radiate from his bones, perhaps a fracture.

His eyes reveal a look of disbelief.

"An advanced martial art... Mastery level?"

The technique Xixi just displayed was the White Tiger Chaotic Wind Fist, perfected and improved by Li Che!

Normally, it would be impossible for a three-year-old child to master such an advanced and intricate martial art to the level of a master. It would require countless hours of arduous cultivation, refinement, and exceptional martial talent!

But the three-year-old Xixi, with her execution of the White Tiger Chaotic Wind Fist, has already demonstrated a glimpse of its essence!

This is indeed the level of a master!

Not only was Shangguan Qing Lei stunned, but even the Divine Sect Patriarch Nan Li Huo, Elder Zhu Hong Dou, Li Qingshan, and others on the high platform were shocked, their expressions turning solemn.

"Is it truly a master-level martial technique?"

"A three-year-old master?"

Li Qingshan was bewildered.

No, it has only been a short while. How could this little girl have grown so much in such a short time? How has she been cultivating during this period? She's always been the one complaining about being tired, taking days off, and now she's mastered an advanced martial art to the level of a master?

A three-year-old mastering a master-level advanced martial art...

Are you some kind of martial saint reincarnated, little girl?

Below, Li Che maintains a gentle smile, his lips curling upwards uncontrollably.

To ensure Xixi's safety and provide her with sufficient trump cards for this True Transmission Examination, Li Che, while using the Pure Heart Dao Fruit to nurture Xixi's body, also activates the Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit. He infuses his insights into the White Tiger Chaotic Wind Fist into the divine nature of the Pure Heart Dao Fruit, subtly imparting this knowledge to Xixi.

It is indeed rare for a three-year-old child to cultivate an advanced martial art to mastery, and even learning the basics would be impressive.

But Xixi is different...

She has her father's support!

The situation on the arena takes a sudden turn, and after Shangguan Qing Lei's initial advantage, his momentum weakens.

However, this setback ignites a spark of ferocity within him.

Shangguan Qing Lei is well aware of his strengths—he is seven years old, older and physically stronger, with far greater endurance than a three-year-old child.

If he can prolong the fight, victory will be his!

But then, a gust of wind tears through the hazy smoke and rain.

Shangguan Qing Lei sees Xixi holding a massive object, almost as big as her own body.

The six dark metal tubes point directly at him, resembling six venomous snakes ready to strike, their mouths spewing poison.

"Qinghong Sister is your biological sister, and you dare call her a bastard?"

"A foul-mouthed person like you..."

"Niuniu Master said..."

"You can use fireworks..."

"To plug up your filthy mouth!"

Xixi stomps her foot, and a gust of wind rises, her already disheveled hair dancing wildly in the spring breeze and rain. Her clothes cling to her body.

Her face is filled with excitement, her eyes shining brightly, and she exclaims,

"Let the fireworks fly!"

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