"Shaohua, take that thing out."
He said to his grandson Zuo Shaohua.
Zuo Shaohua turned around to get something and quickly took out a box.
Zuo Haoran opened the box and said, "This is Shenglong Buddha Bud. Taking it can increase your lifespan by ten years."
"I don't need these now, so I'm just giving them to you."
Shi Miao and Sect Leader Bai naturally had little interest in this item. At their level, the slight increase in lifespan granted by the Ascending Dragon Buddha Bud wouldn't matter to them. But for other masters of metaphysics who weren't even at the Qi Refining stage, it was a different story. Their eyes grew heated as they gazed at the box.
Forget about the natural treasures that could extend one's lifespan by thirty years. They had never seen anything like the Shenglong Buddha Bud in their entire lives. As expected of the Zuo family, they were truly wealthy and powerful, willing to give away such a gift. They were even more resolute to stand by Zuo Haoran.
They accepted the gift with great excitement. As the saying goes, one should be grateful for the gift one has received. Dong Wen spoke first, "Brother Zuo, are you planning to participate in next year's International Xuanmen Competition?"
Zuo Haoran looked at Shi Miao and said, "Shi Miao is the captain. I think it depends on Shi Miao's opinion."
"Although Shi Miao is powerful, he is still too young. I am afraid that foreigners will look down on him. Brother Zuo is as strong as Shi Miao, but he has more experience than Shi Miao. He has many years of connections abroad. I think he is more suitable to be the captain than Shi Miao."
"That makes sense."
They were arguing with each other, acting as if it was unfair not to let Zuo Haoran be the captain.
Shi Miao finally understood why Zuo Haoran made such a big fuss. It turned out that it was all for that position.
Bai Changting, the head of Wenshi Sect, frowned. Isn't this intentional bullying of Shi Miao?
"Fellow Daoist Shi became the leader because of his strength, not his mouth. Since when did the Xuanmen stop considering strength and only look at mouth and age?"
Dong Wen immediately fired back, "Brother Zuo hadn't returned home when the duel began. He and Shi Miao had never sparred before, so the outcome was uncertain. So, why not settle the outcome here today?"
Bai Changting said, "Then let me spar with Brother Zuo first. I am also very interested in the Zuo family's martial arts."
Zuo Haoran frowned slightly. He didn't expect that Bai Changting would stand up for him before Shi Miao even said anything.
Well, Bai Changting has suppressed Xuanmen for many years. If he is defeated, the Zuo family will be able to humiliate Wenshimen, the largest sect.
He sighed, "I'm not particularly interested in the number one spot, but being able to spar with fellow Daoists of the same realm is a rare opportunity, and I really don't want to miss it. Today, we're just sparring among friends. Winning or losing is normal, and it doesn't mean the other person is weaker. Don't take the outcome too seriously."
After saying these high-sounding words, Zuo Haoran set up a barrier and said to Bai Changting, "Fellow Daoist Bai, you make the first move."
The next second, his expression turned serious, emitting an aura as majestic as a mountain. That was his dragon energy!
The dragon energy was the most domineering, and it attacked Bai Changting with its fangs and claws bared.
Zuo Haoran asked his grandson to make arrangements in advance, as this formation could maximize his power.
Neither of them moved, as an invisible battle began.
The forces of both sides collided in the air, and Bai Changting's force was instantly shattered. However, he was also a man with rich combat experience, and in an instant, he once again exuded an aura that was even more powerful than before.
A smile flashed across Zuo Haoran's face, and he was ready to release an even more terrifying dragon energy, forcing Bai Changting to prostrate himself on his knees under his domineering dragon energy, completely losing all face.
Shi Miao blinked and sent two more streams of life force to the dragon, increasing its dragon energy even more fiercely. Did he really think this thing was so easy to control? After all, things stolen were not his, so how could he control them at will?
As he moved, the people present felt the terrifying aura emanating from Zuo Haoran. Because of the barrier, powerful masters of metaphysics could still endure it, but masters of metaphysics below the Qi Refining level found it difficult to breathe.
This formation is too suitable for him, isn't it?
Feeling the incomparable powerful force surging in his body, Zuo Haoran was almost intoxicated by it.
It's time to let the world see that he doesn't even need to make a move, Bai Changting has already been defeated by him.
If he were a little stronger, he would be even stronger!
Zuo Shaohua, who practiced the Zuo family's martial arts, watched the dragon behind his grandfather grow ever larger, nearly obscuring the sky above. He was deeply shocked: How could he have thought Shi Miao was more powerful than his grandfather before? In the face of such power, Shi Miao's cultivation was only the light of a firefly; how could he possibly compete with the bright moon?
The next second, the huge dragon seemed unable to withstand the force of expansion and could not maintain its dragon shape.
Zuo Shaohua's face changed drastically, and he couldn't help but shout, "Grandpa, be careful!"
Zuo Haoran, who had been calm and composed, suddenly became terrified when he realized that he couldn't control the ever-increasing dragon energy. Wait! Why is his dragon energy out of control?
Don't come over here! Stop! Stop now!
With a bang, the gathered dragon energy exploded. Zuo Haoran spat out blood and knelt on the ground. There were blood holes on his body and the blood did not stop flowing. His hair turned pale in an instant.
Bai Changting, who was facing a formidable enemy in front of him, had a confused expression: He didn't do anything, so why did his opponent fall down?
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