Luo Cheng decided to visit his grandfather first.
He hadn't walked far when a group of people approached him.
Leading the group was Luo Cheng's aunt, Lin Yan.
"Luo Cheng!"
Lin Yan saw Luo Cheng, her eyebrows furrowed, and demanded, "So much has happened in the family recently, where have you been hiding all this time?"
Luo Cheng answered calmly, "I went out to train."
Lin Yan chuckled coldly, dismissive as she sneered, "Train? With your wasted martial soul and Fourth Layer Body Tempering cultivation, where could you train? I think you were just out enjoying yourself somewhere!"
"Your father disgraced the family for a woman, ignoring our honor and name, and you turned out just like him! I see that the Luo Family is about to collapse under the hands of you two!"
Luo Cheng's voice grew cold, "Aunt, I respect you as an elder. Don't push too far!"
Lin Yan kept a stern face and snapped, "Push too far? Did I say anything untrue? If it weren't for you, would the Luo Family be in such a plight? Your grandfather is still unconscious! After the Hunting Festival, it's likely that the Luo Family won't even be counted among Qishan City's top three families! All of this is because of you!"
"Mother, why waste words on such a worthless person!"
Luo Qi stepped forward, glaring at Luo Cheng and said, "Luo Cheng, you haven't forgotten our agreement, have you?"
Luo Cheng nodded, "Of course, tomorrow we fight."
Luo Qi cracked his knuckles and smirked, "Why wait for tomorrow? Let's settle this now! Waiting won't change the outcome anyway!"
Luo Cheng frowned slightly; he had long stopped taking Luo Qi seriously.
If the other side was so insistent on pushing him, he wouldn't hold back. Otherwise, people might think he's easy to bully!
"Fine."
Luo Cheng nodded and walked step by step toward Luo Qi, "Make your move."
Luo Qi smiled faintly, "Not here. Let's go to the Martial Arts Arena!"
This was his first battle after awakening his martial soul, and it was destined to be his moment of glory! He couldn't let it end carelessly.
He wanted to defeat Luo Cheng in front of everyone and crush him underfoot! To prove himself!
After saying this, Luo Qi headed toward the Martial Arts Arena.
Luo Cheng didn't say anything and followed behind.
Onlookers watching the scene were stunned.
Luo Cheng actually dared to agree to fight Luo Qi!
With Luo Mingshan gravely injured and unconscious, Luo Qi's father had been in control of the Luo Family lately. Luo Qi had received abundant resources, including taking two Body Tempering Pills, and had broken through to the Body Tempering Fifth Layer three days ago!
"It seems Luo Cheng doesn't know that Luo Qi has broken through to the Fifth Layer!"
Someone shook their head in pity toward Luo Cheng.
Only Luo Yun scoffed dismissively.
Mere Body Tempering Fifth Layer—was that supposed to be impressive?
The Luo Family Martial Arts Arena.
By the time they arrived, a large crowd had already gathered.
News of Luo Cheng and Luo Qi's duel had drawn many spectators.
"Cheng'er..."
Luo Qi's father, Luo Hong, was also there, looking at Luo Cheng with concern.
He had naturally heard about Luo Qi breaking through to the Fifth Layer three days ago.
Lin Yan stood on the other side, giving a smug glance at Luo Hong.
In the past, whether it was status or displayed cultivation talent, Luo Cheng had overshadowed Luo Qi, becoming Luo Mingshan's favorite grandson. Luo Qi was always in his shadow.
But all of that was history now.
Soon, reality would prove that her son Luo Qi was the true prodigy!
The so-called Ji Family descendant Luo Cheng was nothing but a waste!
In the center of the arena, paved with green stone, Luo Cheng and Luo Qi faced off.
"Luo Cheng, let me tell you the truth. Three days ago, I broke through to the Body Tempering Fifth Layer!"
Luo Qi looked at Luo Cheng with pride, hoping to see him panic and falter.
But he was disappointed.
Luo Cheng nodded, "Congratulations. Now make your move. I need to visit my grandfather."
Luo Qi narrowed his eyes, a cold glint flashing within them.
Luo Cheng's calm demeanor infuriated him.
Still, he felt cheerful at the thought of teaching Luo Cheng a lesson shortly.
"Don't say I'm bullying you—I'll let you make the first move," Luo Qi said.
"Oh?"
Luo Cheng raised an eyebrow and said flatly, "If I make the first move, you probably won't get the chance to make yours."
Upon hearing this, the crowd was taken aback.
This meant he believed he could defeat Luo Qi, who had awakened the Five-star Gun Soul and achieved Body Tempering Fifth Layer, in just one move!
Wasn't this too arrogant?
Luo Qi's gaze hardened with a cold gleam as he sneered, "Ha, I'd like to see how you beat me in one move!"
*Buzz!*
Luo Qi shouted loudly, unleashing his martial soul,
A long spear with five shining stars materialized behind him.
With the aura of the Five-star Gun Soul enhancing him, Luo Qi looked even more imposing. Staring at Luo Cheng, he said arrogantly, "Come on! If you can't beat me in one move, I'll break your arms and legs!"
Luo Cheng shook his head and walked forward directly, sending out a punch.
No martial soul was unleashed, and no martial technique was used!
This punch was as ordinary as could be.
Seeing this, Luo Qi snorted disdainfully.
Did Luo Cheng actually think such a casual punch could defeat him?
This was sheer stupidity!
Utterly ridiculous!
With a mocking snort, Luo Qi moved to block Luo Cheng's punch directly.
The next moment, Luo Qi's expression changed drastically.
The instant his hand connected with Luo Cheng's fist, an overwhelming force surged forth, utterly irresistible!
*Crack!*
A clear sound of bone breaking echoed as Luo Cheng's fist connected squarely with Luo Qi's chest, sending him flying five to six meters away, where he spat out a mouthful of blood.
The entire Martial Arts Arena fell into dead silence, and all eyes were frozen in shock.
Luo Cheng had defeated Luo Qi with one punch!
"Impossible... Impossible!"
Luo Qi couldn't accept reality. He had awakened the Five-star Gun Soul and advanced to Body Tempering Fifth Layer within half a month—he was supposed to be a true genius! How could he lose to such trash, someone with a wasted martial soul!
Luo Cheng glanced at Luo Qi and said indifferently:
"I told you, if I made the first move, you wouldn't have the chance to make yours."
"You..."
Luo Qi's face turned ashen. Overwhelmed by shame and humiliation, he coughed up another mouthful of blood and fainted in anger.
"Qi'er!"
Lin Yan screamed as she rushed forward to support Luo Qi, glaring daggers at Luo Cheng, "Luo Cheng, what despicable trick did you use?"
She refused to believe Luo Cheng could truly defeat Luo Qi!
At that moment, a voice of incredulous shock suddenly rang out.
"What! Luo Cheng defeated Qi Dong's five men single-handedly! Among them was even a martial artist at Body Tempering Sixth Level!"
The explosive news swept through the Martial Arts Arena like a whirlwind.
"Defeating five men single-handedly! Could it be that Luo Cheng has already reached the Body Tempering Sixth Level?"
"Half a month from Body Tempering Fourth Layer to Sixth Level—is that even possible?!"
The events at the Drunken Cloud Pavilion had already spread throughout Qishan City, and the rumors had reached here.
Hearing this news, everyone present was stunned.
Even Luo Hong couldn't remain composed. He quickly stepped into the arena, looking at Luo Cheng with excitement:
"Cheng'er, have you truly advanced to Body Tempering Sixth Level?"
Luo Cheng nodded.
"Haha! Good! Excellent!"
Luo Hong laughed heartily in delight.
He was not only proud of Luo Cheng's progress in cultivation but also glad that despite awakening a wasted martial soul, Luo Cheng hadn't succumbed to despair!
"Luo Cheng! Since you've already reached Body Tempering Sixth Level, why did you agree to a duel with Qi'er?!"
Lin Yan's face was ashen as her eyes burned with rage, glaring at Luo Cheng: "You scheming brat! Bullying someone weaker than you! And to strike so viciously! Do you think just because your cultivation is slightly higher, you can do whatever you want?!"