Lost the Contest, Won at Life (4K)

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"You bastard..."

Zhang Sheng was caught in a tough battle.

Chen Xiaoyao Indestructible Diamond Treasure Pagoda on his head, held the Mizar Sword, walked the Drunken Immortal Gazing at the Moon Steps, and rode the Nine Heavens Gang Wind. He also had all kinds of Medicinal Pills and Talisman at his disposal.

Even with Zhang Sheng employing the Dragon-Tiger Art and Talisman Secret Art, he still couldn't gain the upper hand.

"It's unbelievable that Chen Xiaoyao, Shushan Disciple, fought to a draw with the young sect master of the Dragon-Tiger Sect."

"What kind of status does the young sect master of the Dragon-Tiger Sect have? Within the Dragon-Tiger Sect, he Transmission Empowerment and empowerments, and can freely peruse the Dragon-Tiger Sect's Cultivation Method. He is exceptionally talented. For Chen Xiaoyao to be able to fight him to a standstill is already quite remarkable."

"The Shushan Sect Master is truly skilled at teaching disciples, capable of producing someone comparable to the Young Sect Master of the Dragon-Tiger Sect."

"From now on, Shushan will once again rise to glory. I foresee that after the Central Continent Conference concludes, many geniuses from various continents will travel to Shushan to study under their masters."

The powerful figures from various Sects across the major states were greatly shocked. Chen Xiaoyao and Zhang Sheng were locked in a stalemate, and all sorts of Cultivation Method, Talisman, and Medicinal Pills were unleashed.

Chen Xiaoyao, who came from Shushan, seems to have obtained resources no less than Zhang Sheng.

That's attractive enough.

I will definitely defeat you!

Zhang Sheng took out a complex Talisman, bit his tongue, and spat out a mouthful of blood. A massive amount of Dragon Tiger True Qi surged into the Talisman.

"Tenth-Grade Talisman?"

Lu Changsheng, who was watching the battle, suddenly changed his expression.

Lu Changsheng had seen Tenth-Grade Talisman and Eleventh-Grade Talisman before, so he could tell at a glance that this was Tenth-Grade Talisman.

However, with his cultivation level at the Void Refinement Realm, he was completely unable to unleash the power of Tenth-Grade Talisman.

"The Dragon-Tiger Sect cultivates the Talisman Dao. Could it be that they possess Secret Method to use even more advanced Talisman? If so, my disciple is in danger."

Lu Changsheng knew the power of Tenth-Grade Talisman. Even a strong person in the Early Stage of the Dao Integration Realm could easily perish if attacked by Tenth-Grade Talisman, let alone Chen Xiaoyao, who only had the cultivation of the Fifth Layer of the Void Refinement Realm.

Knowing that Zhang Sheng intended to cause trouble, Chen Xiaoyao summoned the Eight-Fierce Mysterious Fire Formation Diagram. A crimson ancient array appeared in the air, slowly rotating and radiating scorching flames.

Chen Xiaoyao then summoned the Chen Xiaoyao Mystic Fire Mirror, Flame-Colored Dao Mirror, about half the size of his palm, appeared in his hand.

As the Eight-Fierce Mysterious Fire Formation activated, space collapsed and cracked, forming a fissure that slowly transformed into a massive hole Hundred Zhangs wide. Dazzling pillars of fire spewed forth, and on the other side of the fissure lay an endless sea of fire. A terrifying dragon's roar, accompanied by a fierce aura, resounded from the other side.

The onlookers were secretly astonished.

The Mystic Fire Mirror is a Middle-Grade Immortal Artifact, and its quality is quite good.

The enormous head of the fire dragon crawled out of the Eight-Fierce Mysterious Fire Formation, bathed in raging flames.

The crimson dragon scales gleamed with a red light and radiated heat.

Chen Xiaoyao swallowed another Red Emperor Dragonforce Pill, and injected Pure Yang True Qi into the Mystic Fire Mirror, manipulating the Eight Desolate Fire Dragons.

The Eight Desolate Fire Dragon appeared before the world for the second time. The crimson Pupils with a hint of gold glared at Chen Xiaoyao and Lu Changsheng, master and disciple, and opened its blood-red maw, spewing out a dazzling pillar of fire like the blazing sun. The pillar of fire was entirely composed of magma and was extremely hot.

"Dragon-Tiger Subduing Demons!"

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Zhang Sheng poured his powerful True Qi into the unique Talisman of the Dragon-Tiger Sect, and a black demonic dragon and a black demonic tiger appeared, baring their fangs and brandishing their claws.

The black demonic dragon encountered the Eight Desolate Fire Dragon and clashed with it. A jet-black fire pillar composed of black flames spewed out, colliding with the Eight Desolate Fire Dragon's magma fire pillar!... The two fire pillars collided violently in the air, with fireballs constantly falling like blazing Fire Meteors, even melting the rocks below.

While the black demon tiger was locked in battle with the black demon dragon and the Eight Desolate Fire Dragon, under Zhang Sheng's control, it pounced on Chen Xiaoyao, its tail, comparable to Low-Grade Immortal Artifact, lashing out like a whip.

The tiger's tail struck the Protective Buddhist Light formed by the Indestructible Diamond Treasure Pagoda, causing the Buddha Light to tremble.

Chen Xiaoyao was simultaneously manipulating several Immortal Artifact Law Treasures, which continuously depleted his True Qi, causing his face to appear slightly pale.

Tang Ling’er, watching from the viewing platform, gasped in alarm when she saw the Indestructible Diamond Treasure Pagoda being attacked by the black demon tiger.

The Stars Pavilion Master glanced at his daughter; Tang Ling’er's bias was already quite obvious.

The woman at the Dao Integration Realm standing next to the Stars Pavilion Master looked at the Stars Pavilion Master Stars Pavilion Master, who understood her thoughts.

Chen Xiaoyao persisted, and both sides were desperately swallowing Medicinal Pills, to the point that they could hardly refine the immense medicinal power, somewhat like swallowing dates whole.

"As expected, the young sect master of the Dragon-Tiger Sect is the number one young talent in the Central Province. He has suppressed Xiaoyao by two realms and can even use Tenth-Grade Talisman ahead of time. I'm afraid Xiaoyao is going to be defeated."

Lu Changsheng discerned the true strength of both sides in the battle. Chen Xiaoyao was two realms below his opponent, and his True Qi recovery was not as good. The fact that he had been able to hold on until now was already quite remarkable.

The two were still locked in a fierce battle when Zhang Sheng, in a hysterical outburst, unleashed three more Talisman!

"Die!"

Zhang Sheng already wanted to kill Chen Xiaoyao.

Chen Xiaoyao's understanding deepened through the arduous battles, and his comprehension of the Divine Sword Wind-Riding True Formula became even more profound.

The Nine Heavens Gang Wind Sword Qi crisscrossed, Chen Xiaoyao fought desperately. Although he was at a disadvantage, he still refused to give an inch.

The powerful figures from various Sects watching the battle were all horrified.

Chen Xiaoyao has already demonstrated strength comparable to Zhang Sheng's; even if he fails, it will be a glorious defeat.

After all, before the fight, more people favored Zhang Sheng than Chen Xiaoyao.

Despite having Fifth Layer of the Void Refinement Realm cultivation, Chen Xiaoyao was able to fight Zhang Sheng, who was at the Seventh Layer of the Void Refinement Realm, for a long time.

If Chen Xiaoyao and Zhang Sheng are at the same cultivation level, wouldn't Chen Xiaoyao possess the power to suppress Zhang Sheng?

As the fight progressed, both of them were covered in wounds and panting heavily, having consumed more than ten Medicinal Pills and Talisman.

Chen Xiaoyao persevered to the end, but his True Qi was exhausted, leaving him with no True Qi left to refine the Medicinal Pills.

Chen Xiaoyao's vision went black, he completely lost control, and fell to the ground along with the Mystic Fire Mirror and the Mizar Sword.

"Hahaha, I finally won!"

Zhang Sheng's stamina was also at its limit. If Chen Xiaoyao continued fighting, he might be defeated by Chen Xiaoyao.

Fortunately, Chen Xiaoyao fell even faster.

The Grand Supreme Elders the Stars Pavilion took a deep breath and announced the final victor, "The ultimate winner is Zhang Sheng of the Dragon-Tiger Sect."

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Just as Lu Changsheng was about to go up and check on his disciple Chen Xiaoyao, a figure suddenly stepped ahead of him, so Lu Changsheng stopped going up.

"Chen Xiaoyao!"

Tang Ling’er appeared anxiously beside Chen Xiaoyao, checked Chen Xiaoyao breathing, and found that although his Chen Xiaoyao was weak, he was far from being in critical condition.

There were still some Medicinal Pills remaining in Chen Xiaoyao's body, and his Pure Yang Body was slowly absorbing their medicinal power... Tang Ling’er immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhang Sheng and the others on the viewing platform were astonished.

Even though Zhang Sheng ultimately won, why does Chen Xiaoyao seem more like the winner in life?

Situ Kong, Grandmaster Chen, and the others finally understood what Qin Kai meant when he said that the outcome of the battle was not important to Chen Xiaoyao.

As long as Chen Xiaoyao gains Tang Ling’er's favor, victory or defeat doesn't matter.

"Since Zhang Sheng has won, according to the rules, he will receive a Middle-Grade Immortal Artifact. Our Stars Pavilion will not go back on our word."

The voice of the Stars Pavilion Master was like thunder.

"Wait, doesn't the winner get to play with Tang Ling’er...?"

Zhang Sheng became anxious.

He finally defeated Chen Xiaoyao, but judging from the Stars Pavilion Master's attitude, it seems he has no intention of marrying his daughter to him?

So what's the point of getting first place?

The Dragon-Tiger Sect has no shortage of Middle-Grade Immortal Artifacts.

Zhang Sheng wanted to marry Tang Ling’er, not a Middle-Grade Immortal Artifact.

"That's right. The Stars Pavilion didn't say that the winner would definitely marry Miss Tang. They only said that even if the winner wasn't chosen by the Stars Pavilion, they would still receive a Middle-Grade Immortal Artifact as compensation."

"It seems that the Stars Pavilion has its eye on Chen Xiaoyao as its son-in-law."

"I never expected that Chen Xiaoyao would lose the competition but win in life. This kid's Fortune is truly remarkable."

"If this young man marries into the Stars Pavilion, his future will be limitless."

"With the marriage alliance between Shushan and Stars Pavilion, coupled with the Shushan Sect Master's mastery of the Great Completion of the Dao Integration Realm, Shushan will surely become famous throughout the world, becoming a major sect like the Dragon-Tiger Sect and Ten Thousand Swords Manor!"

The powerful figures from all the major states couldn't help but show expressions of envy.

Once Chen Xiaoyao marries Tang Ling’er and becomes her son-in-law, with the resources of both the Shushan and Stars Pavilion sects, what difficulty would there be in the Ascension to the Immortal Realm?

"Pavilion Master Tang!"

Zhang Sheng became anxious.

He clearly won first place, so why did the other party choose Chen Xiaoyao instead of him?

"Tang Wansan, this isn't right, is it? That's not what we agreed on."

Zhang Qinlong, the leader of the Dragon Tiger Sect, had a gloomy expression and addressed the leader of the Star Pavilion by name.

He came to the Central Continent Conference with the certainty that his son could marry Tang Ling’er, and that the Dragon-Tiger Sect would then become the most powerful Sects in the Central Province.

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Unexpectedly, Chen Xiaoyao appeared out of nowhere and took away the spot.

Even though Tang Wansan was the head of the Stars Pavilion, Zhang Qinlong didn't give Tang Wansan look.

This is one of the few opportunities available.

"I never promised that Ling'er would marry into your Dragon-Tiger Sect. Ling'er and that boy Chen Xiaoyao are in love, and as her father, I still have to consider her wishes. Please don't take offense, Brother Zhang."

Tang Wansan, with his hands behind his back, casually offered Zhang Qinlong an explanation.

Tang Wansan's interest in Chen Xiaoyao was not simply a matter of fact.

Chen Xiaoyao and Tang Ling’er inherited the Pure Yang Body and Pure Yin Body from the Star Immortal Emperor's Star Tower. These two physiques complement each other and are indispensable. When the two join forces, they can unleash even greater strength.

Secondly, Chen Xiaoyao's cultivation at the Fifth Layer of the Void Refinement Realm was enough to force Zhang Sheng, who was at the Seventh Layer of the Void Refinement Realm, to such a state, which shows his amazing talent.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Tang Wansan saw auspicious clouds above Chen Xiaoyao's head, indicating that this young man possessed Great Fortune. Entrusting his daughter to Chen Xiaoyao before his Ascension to the Immortal Realm should prevent any unforeseen events... There's also something Tang Wansan might not want to explain to Zhang Qinlong: the marriage alliance between the Stars Pavilion and the Dragon-Tiger Sect might not necessarily benefit the Stars Pavilion in maintaining its dominant position.

On the contrary, Peerless Genius like Chen Xiaoyao, who doesn't have much of a background, is more likely to be concerned about the status of the Stars Pavilion.

Zhang Qinlong's eyes were gloomy, clearly dissatisfied with Tang Wansan's explanation.

However, Zhang Qinlong was ultimately wary of the Stars Pavilion's terrifying strength and dared not retaliate, so he could only suffer this loss in silence.

"I see this young man as righteous and awe-inspiring, and his Cultivation Method is also of the orthodox path. This young man is not bad."

The woman at the Dao Integration Realm beside Tang Wansan looked at Chen Xiaoyao with admiration in her eyes.

A mother-in-law naturally likes her son-in-law more and more the more she looks at him.

When Chen Xiaoyao woke up, he found himself lying on Tang Ling’er's lap, while Tang Ling’er silently shed tears.

"Ling'er, I lost. I'm so sorry..."

Chen Xiaoyao had exhausted all his True Qi and was extremely weak. He thought he had lost the competition and that Tang Ling’er would be forced to marry Zhang Sheng.

Chen Xiaoyao's eyes darkened as he reached out and stroked Tang Ling’er's beautiful, yet sorrowful, face.

Tang Ling’er suddenly burst into laughter through her tears. "Silly girl, my father chose you, not Zhang Sheng."

"Ah?"

Chen Xiaoyao was stunned. His luck was too good! He was chosen even after losing the competition?

Tang Ling’er retorted playfully, "Don't you want to?"

"No, no, no, what merit do I, Chen Xiaoyao, possess to deserve such favor from a beautiful woman..."

Chen Xiaoyao's eyes regained their light.

Tang Ling’er, with her extraordinary status, actually took a liking to him.

Chen Xiaoyao was even more grateful to his master, Lu Changsheng. Without Lu Changsheng, he, Chen Xiaoyao, would just be the descendant of an ordinary merchant in Heyang City. How could he have had the opportunity to embark on the path of cultivation and meet Tang Ling’er?

"Changsheng, your disciple truly possesses Great Fortune."

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Even Situ Kong had to admire Lu Changsheng's discerning eye in accepting disciples.

Even though Chen Xiaoyao lost the competition, he was still able to marry Tang Ling’er, gain the attention of the Stars Pavilion, and have Lu Changsheng as his master. He was simply a winner in life.

Lu Changsheng shook his head helplessly.

His disciple possesses the greatest Fortune in the world.

Lu Changsheng chose Chen Xiaoyao as his disciple because he valued Chen Xiaoyao's Fortune.

Suddenly, Lu Changsheng felt a cold gaze.

The Dragon-Tiger Sect Master gave Lu Changsheng a fierce look.

Clearly, Zhang Qinlong was very dissatisfied with him.

If it weren't for the disciple trained by Lu Changsheng stealing his son's opportunity, it would be his son Zhang Sheng who would be marrying Tang Ling’er now.

Therefore, the Dragon-Tiger Sect has a real chance of becoming the number one Sects in Central Province.

Their young sect leader, the Dragon-Tiger Sect, actually lost to a relatively unknown Shushan Disciple Sect. The Dragon-Tiger Sect is bound to lose face this time.

Lu Changsheng was not afraid of Zhang Qinlong.

Lu Changsheng had been in seclusion for seven hundred years and defeated the master of the Ten Thousand Swords Manor. Even if he were to face the Dragon-Tiger Sect Master, Lu Changsheng would be quite confident.

Lu Changsheng's only concern was that the Dragon-Tiger Sect's overall strength was greater than that of the Shushan.

If all the top experts of the Dragon-Tiger Sect were to come out, given the strength of Shushan, there was a risk of annihilation.

Fortunately, Shushan is closely connected with the Ask Immortal Pavilion, Boundless Temple, Crouching Dragon Temple, and the Martial Dao Alliance. With these major sects joining forces, the Dragon-Tiger Sect will likely find it difficult to take action.

"Disciple, now that you have the opportunity to marry into the Stars Pavilion, will you still want to cultivate with your master in the future?"

Lu Changsheng ignored the Dragon-Tiger Sect's look that seemed to want to devour him, and instead asked about Chen Xiaoyao's future plans.

If Chen Xiaoyao stays at the Stars Pavilion to cultivate in the future, that would be a good choice.

"I am deeply grateful for Master's kindness and am willing to follow you until you Ascension to the Immortal Realm. Only then will I go to the Stars Pavilion to cultivate. Moreover, I will always retain my identity as Shushan Disciple."

Chen Xiaoyao's eyes were pure, so he must have been speaking from the heart.

"Very good."

Lu Changsheng was right about Chen Xiaoyao; he was indeed not an ungrateful person.

Immediately, Lu Changsheng looked at Tang Wansan, the Stars Pavilion Master, and realized that the other party's choice of Chen Xiaoyao was probably also due to the consideration that Chen Xiaoyao would not compete with Tang Ling’er for power.

The Stars Pavilion Master is indeed extraordinary; he might just become the final opponent in this Central Continent Conference.

Some people died, but they weren't completely dead...