A web of water, stretching hundreds of feet, enveloped Zhang Xiaoshan.

The threads of the water web, as thin as those from cattle and horses, were razor-sharp due to the inclusion of True Qi.

The water web contracted quickly, attempting to strangle Zhang Xiaoshan.

"Boy, you can die now."

Chen Jiao clenched his large hand tightly, and the water web immediately formed a sphere, wrapping Zhang Xiaoshan tightly, rapidly compressing.

This blow was sure to slice Zhang Xiaoshan's body into countless fragments.

"Open for me!"

Seeing this, Zhang Xiaoshan dared not hold back his True Qi any longer and released it all.

"Open for me!"

True Qi transformed, condensing into a giant saber several feet long.

The saber swung down.

"Boom..."

The massive water web was cleaved apart with a single stroke.

The water blade continued to twist towards Chen Jiao.

"Boom."

Seeing this, Chen Jiao hurriedly deployed a protective qi shield.

His whole body was shrouded in a layer of black and red light.

"Crack."

One slash cut through.

The protective qi shield emitted a muffled sound, the water blade dissipated, merging into the lake beneath, while Zhang Xiaoshan's figure slid back over a dozen feet on the water surface, leaving a wave trail.

"So strong!"

Zhang Xiaoshan, steadying himself, glanced at Chen Jiao within the protective qi shield, his expression serious.

There are levels even in Qi Transformation, and so it is with protective qi shields.

The abundance of Chen Jiao's True Qi was at least twice that of cultivators in the same realm, making his protective qi shield as firm as a rock.

"So formidable, is this the protective qi shield that only Qi Realm martial artists can possess?"

"To witness a duel of experts of this caliber is truly worthwhile."

People on the gallery bridge marvelled at the spectacle.

"Compared to Chen Jiao's protective qi shield, mine is like an eggshell."

"It was worth coming today."

Meanwhile, ordinary onlookers by the shore were utterly stunned.

"Is this kind of combat even human?"

"Isn't this more thrilling than the Fire Hidden Ninja?"

"Amazing, these few hours waiting weren't in vain."

"It seems Chen Jiao's strength might be higher, this qi shield can't be broken, is Miracle Doctor Zhang going to lose?"

"I've heard before, in martial arts cultivation, seniority matters, Chen Jiao is old enough to be Miracle Doctor Zhang's father and has been cultivating far longer, so it's likely Miracle Doctor Zhang will lose."

At this moment, people were already awed by Chen Jiao's miraculous qi shield and started speaking in his favor, placing their bets on him.

Shen Xinhe's eyes showed anxiety.

Indeed, Zhang Xiaoshan's growth was swift, and this reunion brought her great surprise.

But, after all, Chen Jiao was an old master at the peak of Qi Transformation.

A small error could lead to a vast mistake, a slight gap, and it's fatal.

The golden needle hidden in her sleeve was already itching to help Zhang Xiaoshan at any time.

"Boy, you can't even break my protective qi shield, how can you win?"

"I am the acknowledged strongest below the God Realm, how can you defy me?"

Chen Jiao hovered in mid-air, arms crossed, his gaze towards Zhang Xiaoshan extremely arrogant and indifferent.

"Then let's see."

Zhang Xiaoshan's aura surged.

"Swoosh."

After consuming seven Flame Lotus Seeds, the True Qi was assimilated, flames appeared around him, rushing towards Chen Jiao like a meteor.

"Heavenly Dragon Divine Fist."

"Boom."

A thunderclap exploded on site.

The sound was deafening to everyone.

Even pedestrians kilometers away heard it.

"Did it thunder?"

People on the nearby roads looked up at the sky, astonished.

Those closer to Wei River Lake covered their ears, faces grimacing in pain.

Their eardrums almost ruptured.

"What?"

People stared intently.

Chen Jiao's impregnable protective qi shield had thin cracks appearing on it.

And his body trembled slightly.

A trace of pain crossed his face; evidently, even with the protective qi shield, the punch strength seeped into his body.

Clearly, more than anything, it was shocking.

"You, your True Qi, has mutated?"

"You, you..."

"Discovered it too late."

Zhang Xiaoshan revealed a sinister smile.

"Heavenly Dragon Sky Splitting Claw."

"Another fierce blow delivered."

The flaming True Qi on his body condensed into a gigantic dragon claw, clutching onto the black and red protective qi shield.

"Bang."

Beneath a single claw, the rock-solid protective qi shield shattered like a fragile eggshell.

"Ah."

Chen Jiao let out a miserable cry.

His whole body fell into the Wei River Lake.

"What, Chen Jiao was defeated?"

"Dead, is he dead?"

People stared at the spot where Chen Jiao fell into the water, gritting their teeth, expressions shocked and bewildered.

"A single claw broke Chen Jiao's defense?"

"This, this kid is really just a Qi Transformation Martial Artist?"

Martial artists on the gallery bridge gasped for breath, stunned.

"Father, no..."

The arrogant Chen Ziao let out a wretched cry.

His expression was utterly grief-stricken.

"Hmph, I always said Brother Shan would win."

Xu Xiaomeng's face was full of delight.

Aunt Gui behind her was astonished, muttering.

"I really underestimated this kid, his strength might only be rivaled by the five elders of our sect."

"No."

Shen Xinhe's brows furrowed.

In the next moment.

"Bastard."

A furious shout rang out, the water erupted.

"Roar."

A dragon's roar echoed in all directions.

"Pop, splash..."

Wei River Lake exploded continuously, waves roiling.

A gigantic black-red creature launched from the water into the sky.

Dragon head, snake body, double claws, stretching hundreds of feet, it was a jiao dragon.