marks on the ground.

Chen Yan wiped the corner of his mouth, excitement gleaming in his eyes as he rushed towards Lu Jian, landing three quick punches to Lu Jian's abdomen, which sent him retreating to the edge of the platform.
"Hahaha, looks like you're still not good enough!"
Chen Yan laughed, shaking his fists.

"Don't judge too soon; the real fight is just beginning! [Steel Strength Art]"
Lu Jian raised his head as a faint golden glow enveloped his body. His upper body muscles gleamed impressively in the golden light.

"Oh, this is your body cultivation technique? It looks flashy, but I wonder how effective it really is!"
Seeing Lu Jian's use of his technique, Chen Yan also began to emit a faint yellow light. His muscles expanded, making him look significantly bulkier.

The two locked eyes and charged at each other.
*Clang!* *Clang!* *Clang!*
The sounds of their collisions resembled metal clashing rather than flesh and bone.
"Hahaha, come on, more, more!"
Chen Yan and Lu Jian exchanged fierce blows, exciting all the spectators who started cheering.

"Come on, Lu family contestant! Don't back down!"
"Chen family contestant, hit him in the face, knock him down!"
"Oooooooh!"
"Huff, huff!"
Both fighters stood on opposite sides, breathing heavily. From their exchanges so far, it was clear their body cultivations were closely matched. But Chen Yan had already figured out how to break the deadlock.

"Hah, hah! Great fight, Lu Jian! It’s exhilarating! Let me finish this now!"
Chen Yan assumed a horse stance, lifting his fist towards Lu Jian. Channeling his spiritual energy, a distinct yellow glow appeared around his fist.

"You think I’ll stand here and let you hit me?"
Seeing Chen Yan’s glowing fist, Lu Jian knew he couldn’t withstand such a blow. He quickly dodged to the side.

"Hmph, like I wouldn't consider that weakness. Take this! [Rock Shatter]"
Chen Yan retracted his fist to his waist, shifted his stance, and with a burst of speed, charged to Lu Jian’s side, delivering a punch to his waist.
"Ugh—ugh!"
Lu Jian spat out a mouthful of blood and flew off the platform, landing on the ground.

"Winner: Chen Family, Chen Yan!"
The judge announced.

"Well done, Chen Yan of the Chen family. That fist of yours is convincing! Next time we fight, I’ll surely win!"
Lying on the ground, Lu Jian wiped the blood from his mouth and stood up, turning to Chen Yan.
"Sure thing! I’ll be waiting!"
Chen Yan laughed heartily and returned to his family’s section.

Family Grandstand.
"Lu Wu, your Lu family’s performance is lacking! Losing the first match to my Chen family isn’t a good start, don’t you think? Hahaha!"
"Humph, Chen Zhan, don’t get too cocky. Your junior only has a slight edge over mine. My family will definitely win the next one!"
Lu Wu shouted in dissatis

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