Chapter 1052

Chapter 1052: Battles After Drinking (Monthly Votes Requested~)

After several rounds of drinks and various dishes, Xiong Li, feeling drunk, looked at the slightly tipsy Zhuang Ling and suddenly felt a surge of battle intent.

"Since we can’t go to the battlefield, can’t we have a good sparring session?"

"Zhuang Ling, how about we head back to the sect and spar?" Xiong Li’s eyes burned intensely as he gazed at Zhuang Ling.

Still pondering her sister’s words, Zhuang Ling froze for a moment.

Wasn’t she just enjoying her drink? Why was he suddenly talking about sparring?

"Graves, open a super long-distance teleportation array back to the sect. Money is not an issue!" Xiong Li waved his hand.

"Opening the super long-distance teleportation array requires 8,000 Immortal Jade," Graves’ voice responded.

"Open it. Zhuang Ling and I are heading back to the sect to spar now."

A teleportation array appeared, and the tipsy Xiong Li pulled Zhuang Ling into the array.

Graves had thoughtfully set up the teleportation array in the Source Realm’s Mystical Space.

The highest-level Illusion Arena would provide the most authentic sparring experience.

At this moment, Xiong Li led Zhuang Ling into the supreme Illusion Arena.

"Zhuang Ling, at the true immortal stage, I have brought my body refinement to its peak."

"I hope this battle will give you new insights into body refinement."

The Five Elements of Spiritual Energy began to gather, and then a towering chaotic golden form, standing a thousand feet tall, emerged. This was Xiong Li’s strongest state.

"Come on, give it your all. Haven’t you wanted to spar with me for a long time?" The chaotic golden form’s eyes burned fiercely with battle flames.

Although Zhuang Ling felt a bit dazed, Xiong Li’s blazing fighting spirit ignited her own battle intent.

"Alright, I will give it my all!" Zhuang Ling also summoned her strongest body refinement technique, transforming into a Body Refinement Vajra law form.

Then the battle was on the brink of erupting.

Xiong Li had forgotten to turn off the live stream while opening the dojo, and their fight was now broadcasting live on the sect’s forum.

Graves even thoughtfully labeled the stream.

"The strongest battle of body refinement disciples of the Hidden Spirit Sect," this title instantly caught the attention of disciples browsing the forum.

"The strongest battle of body refinement?" Xiao Luofan clicked to watch the live stream out of curiosity.

At that moment, Zhao Fei’er, who was meditating, also received news from her fellow sect sisters.

"Sister Fei’er, hurry to the sect’s forum! Zhuang Ling and Xiong Li are fighting!"

Seeing this message, Zhao Fei’er’s brows furrowed.

"Is there a conflict?"

In the Hidden Spirit Sect, there was a rule stating that if conflicts arose between disciples and could not be resolved, they could directly battle on the highest-level arena in the illusion trial space. As long as there was dissatisfaction in their hearts, they could fight until one side was convinced.

Zhao Fei’er said this as she opened the live stream, reviewing the beginning of the broadcast.

When she saw both of them looking quite drunk, she couldn’t help but sigh, but then she focused seriously on the battle being live-streamed.

At that moment, both were going all out. Xiong Li relentlessly pressed Zhuang Ling with every move, showing no mercy.

The chaotic golden form wielded massive hammers, smashing them down one after another onto Zhuang Ling’s Body Refinement Vajra.

Zhuang Ling had no chance to counterattack.

At that time, Xiong Li was like an old blacksmith, repeatedly hammering away at Zhuang Ling’s Body Refinement Vajra with the hammers in his hands.

"Even though you have good talent, your foundation is weak. If you want to reach the Golden Immortal Realm, this kind of forging is essential," the chaotic golden form said.

Then the massive hammer suddenly transformed, crashing toward Zhuang Ling like an entire world.

This time, Zhuang Ling’s Body Refinement Vajra couldn’t withstand it; it was smashed away by the hammer and crashed into the inner wall of the dojo.

At that moment, the live-stream comments were flooded with remarks about "iron-clad men."

But Xiong Li couldn’t see any of this; instead, his battle intent surged to its peak.

"Zhuang Ling, watch closely!"

"This is my strongest move!"

Xiong Li’s entire chaotic golden form exploded, instantly enveloping the entire battlefield.

Then it began to contract, transforming into the small world in Xiong Li’s palm.

With a "bang!"

Xiong Li crushed the condensed small world in his hand.

At that moment, the Illusion Arena disappeared, and the two stepped out from their private rooms.

After the fierce battle, Xiong Li’s drunkenness faded.

When he realized he had forgotten to turn off the live stream during the fight, he felt a bit panicked.

"Graves, quickly open the teleportation station back to Number One Academy. Zhuang Ling and I need to return," Xiong Li said hurriedly.

"8,000 Immortal Jade, please renew the fee," Graves’ voice replied.

Xiong Li quickly handed over 8,000 Immortal Jade, and together with the still-dazed Zhuang Ling, they teleported back.

On the sect’s forum, the video of Xiong Li and Zhuang Ling’s battle remained trending and wouldn’t go away.

Various titles had been added below the video.

"Shocked, the sect’s Senior Brother actually did this while drunk!"

"The iron-clad man Senior Brother indeed lacks romance."

"The feud between the strongest body refinement masters of the two sects."

Someone even detailed their relationship from start to finish, concluding with blessings.

"I can actually trend like this~" Xiong Li looked at the video and said with a wry smile.

However, that battle wasn’t without effect; the gap between the two made Zhuang Ling reflect on herself.

In the end, Zhuang Ling made a decision: she would switch to cultivating the body refinement techniques and spells of the Hidden Spirit Sect and take Xiong Li as her master.

"Let’s set aside the title of master. In the future, if you have any questions about techniques, I can guide you," Xiong Li smiled and waved his hand.

Since they were old acquaintances who appreciated each other for their shared practice of body refinement, Xiong Li was still willing to offer some guidance.

"Actually, if possible, you might as well re-cultivate. The sect has reversal formations."

"Starting over not only solidifies your foundation but also leads to higher future achievements."

"Previously, only your techniques held you back. After re-cultivating, you might become even stronger than me," Xiong Li said after deep consideration.

"Alright, but there’s no rush. Let’s first get this Body Refinement Academy on the right track before re-cultivating," Zhuang Ling replied after some thought.

Having spent some time at the academy, she felt reluctant to leave all her students behind so suddenly.

"You really consider things thoroughly. Let’s wait until our academy is back on track before discussing it."

That night, as Zhuang Ling returned to her Fairy Mansion, she received a video call from her sister Zhao Fei’er.

"Did you forget everything I said before?" Zhao Fei’er said seriously.

"……"

"Sis, you know me. I couldn’t do something like that," Zhuang Ling mumbled.

"You two have such deep ties. If…" Zhao Fei’er trailed off, losing her momentum.

"Honestly, being lifelong friends with Xiong Li is also quite nice," Zhuang Ling said.

"Lifelong friends?"

"Then let me ask you this: if Xiong Li has a cultivation partner, would you feel upset?" Zhao Fei’er countered.

"……"

"You probably wouldn’t, right~" Zhuang Ling fell into silence for a moment before answering.

"Your reaction shows that if you don’t fight for it, you’ll regret it in the future~"