Just as the spear, like a dragon, was about to strike the throat, Xiao Boqi's eyes suddenly lit up.

Just as he was about to grab the spear, it was instantly retracted and then thrust out again.

This time, the spear tip transformed into three streaks of light, aiming straight for Yi Boqi's face and both shoulders.

Just as Yi Boqi flicked his finger to repel the three streams of light, the spear light changed again, from three streams of light to six, enveloping Yi Boqi's upper body.

This prompted Ye Boqi to blurt it out.

"What exquisite marksmanship."

Immediately after shattering the six streams of light with a single palm strike, the spear light changed again, transforming from six to twelve.

These twelve spear beams responded to each other. Unless all twelve could be shattered at once, even if eleven were shattered, the remaining spear beam would still injure the user.

Such exquisite spear techniques had already piqued Xiao Boqi's interest. If these techniques were combined with the Daqi spear techniques, the combat power of the Daqi army would definitely be greatly enhanced.

Thinking of this, Yi Boqi shattered the twelve spear beams with a single palm strike, then stepped forward to meet Zhang Youqiang head-on.

He wanted to see what other ingenious changes Zhang Youqiang would make later.

Despite having twelve spear beams shattered by Yi Boqi's palm strike, Zhang Youqiang did not pause in his spear movement and took a step back.

Then the spear flashed again.

This time, the number of spear beams suddenly increased from twelve to fourteen, covering all of Qi Boqi's vital points and acupoints.

As the spear's light suddenly flared, it was accompanied by bursts of dragon roars and tiger howls, and these sounds were aimed at the soul.

If it weren't for the fact that Yi Boqi's soul was incredibly strong, and that he was protected by the Heavenly Stealing Book, the whistling sound targeting his soul alone would have greatly reduced his strength.

This made Xiao Boqi marvel once again at the profound foundation of a super power that has been passed down for ten thousand years.

Although Zhang Youqiang was only at the first level of the Life Wheel realm, in terms of combat strength, killing He Aohao, who was at the third level of the Life Wheel realm, would not be difficult for him.

This is not just a difference in talent, but also a difference in foundation.

As a direct descendant of the Zhang family of the Nine Heavens Profound Dao Sect, the education he received was incomparable to that of He Aohao.

Judging from the cultivation techniques he practiced and the spear in his hand, most people could not obtain them even if they spent their entire lives.

Not to mention that he also had a mysterious grandfather who taught him from a young age.

Although he didn't have much contact with the Second Elder, he gave Qi Boqi the feeling that he was unfathomable.

As a direct descendant of such a powerful figure, Zhang Youqiang's starting point was far superior to that of the vast majority of people.

Faced with the twenty-four spear beams, Yi Boqi shattered them with another palm strike, and then took another step forward.

Such exquisite spear skills had already piqued Yi Boqi's interest, so he also wanted to see where Zhang Youqiang's limits really lay.

The twenty-four spear beams were shattered, and Zhang Youqiang took another step back before raising his spear again.

Forty-eight spear beams once again enveloped Yi Boqi.

Zhang Youqiang's performance even earned him the secret approval of the elders on the viewing platform.

Although his cultivation level is not high, his understanding of spear techniques has reached a very high level.

With time, he will surely reach the pinnacle of marksmanship.

Of course, that's assuming you don't get killed.

Another aspect of the Zhang family that defies common sense is their attitude towards their descendants.

Although sons and grandsons are distinguished by blood or by uncles and aunts, the Zhang family values ​​talent and character most in raising the next generation.

Even if someone possesses both qualities, their grandchildren will not be deliberately nurtured.

Those descendants who are cultivated will not receive special treatment because of their fathers and grandfathers, even if they come to power.

This is also one of the Zhang family's fine traditions, even though many people think that the Zhang family's practices are inhumane.

But they have managed to perpetuate this seemingly impossible fine tradition for thousands of years.

Tell me, do you pee or not?

On the arena, Zhang Youqiang's spear light had increased to several hundred.

The spear's edge was like a large net, enveloping Ye Boqi. If Ye Boqi's defense showed the slightest weakness, the spear's edge would arrive instantly.

Looking at Yi Boqi, who shattered the net of spear light with another palm strike, and Zhang Youqiang, who took another step back and was almost at the edge of the arena.

Zhang Dafu kicked Zhang Youdao, who was standing next to him with his mouth wide open, to the ground.

"You're supposed to be the eldest son of the Dao Sect, haven't you ever seen a fight before? Why are you opening your mouth so wide?"

Then he kicked Zhang Youchui over again and pointed to a teacup on the table that was as big as a washbasin.

"Can't you see the tea is all gone? Pour some more tea."

Then, after taking a sip from a teacup the size of a washbasin, she looked at the crowd below the stage, clapping and cheering, with a hint of resentment.

"If you want this kid to learn our family's unique martial arts, just send him directly to the armory. Why insist on having our family's genius youth demonstrate it for him, only to have him knocked down by this kid's palm afterward? What's the point?"

These words were clearly caught by Zhang Daqiu, who then grinned gloatingly.

"This is to let the son-in-law see the good qualities of our son, thereby increasing the affection between the siblings. You don't need to be jealous, because it will be your turn soon."

After saying that, he grinned at Zhang Dafu again, clearly in high spirits.

"Should I make you some special protective gear, just in case the son-in-law kills you with a single sword strike...?"

Bang!

Hearing Zhang Daqiu being smashed away, and hearing his grief-stricken and indignant curses coming from afar, Zhang Dafu calmly picked up his basin-sized teacup and took another sip.

"Ah, I feel much better now."

Just as Xiao Boqi shattered the endless spear light with a single palm strike, his eyes lit up once again.

Because the shattered spear light was actually an illusion. The real spear light arrived at lightning speed the instant he shattered the illusion with his palm, and by the time he realized it, it was less than half a foot away from his throat.

The combination of deception and reality makes this spear technique truly mysterious and profound.

Faced with the spear tip that was already at his throat, Xiao Boqi did not choose to retreat, but instead extended two fingers to fix the spear tip in place.

Such exquisite marksmanship is truly magnificent.

As a result, Xiao Boqi's opinion of Zhang Youqiang changed drastically.

He decided to challenge Zhang Youqiang to a duel after the arena battle, which would help him combine this spear technique with the Daqi army's battle formation tactics.

Just as Yi Boqi pinched the tip of the spear between two fingers, intending to end the battle.

Zhang Youqiang twisted the shaft of his spear, and with a whoosh, a thin longsword was drawn from the shaft and swiftly thrust towards Yi Boqi's eyes.

Just as the rapier was drawn, an even thinner yet sharper aura shot out from Zhang Youqiang's eyes, hurtling towards Xiao Boqi's sea of ​​consciousness.

Soul attack.

A spear pierces the throat, a slender sword cuts through the eyes, and the power of the Wheel of Fate severs the soul and the sea of ​​consciousness.

This is Zhang Youqiang's true killing move.