[Ding! Congratulations on making your choice! Reward: One villa in Magic Capital's Tianxi Bay. The key is in your luggage!]

Chen Zheng heard the system's voice but didn't think much of it. He already owned a villa, so one more didn't seem to make a difference.

Just then, Li Yitong's second uncle's furious voice erupted. "Kid! You've got some nerve, striking so heavily. Do you not realize this is the Li Family's estate?!"

Chen Zheng tilted his head and chuckled. "So what if it's the Li Family? You were the ones who wanted to challenge me, and you even used a killing blow right from the start! What's the matter? If you want revenge, I'll give you the chance."

Chen Zheng wasn't afraid of Li Yitong's second uncle at all. His son's name is Yi Yu. It would be no problem to beat him until he's depressed, too.

"Kid, you're looking for death!"

Li Yitong's second uncle's expression darkened, a murderous glint flashing in his eyes.

"Come at me!" Chen Zheng sneered.

At that moment, the system's voice sounded in his mind again.

[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for triggering a choice!]

[Option One: Defeat Li Cangmu! Reward: 300 acres of wasteland in Magic Capital!]

[Option Two: Kill Li Cangmu! Reward: 30% of the Li Corporation's shares!]

Hearing this, Chen Zheng paused. Is the system trying to tempt me into being ruthless? The price of land in Magic Capital is incredibly high, so three hundred acres of wasteland would be of incalculable value! But I'd have to develop that land, otherwise it's worthless. On the other hand, thirty percent of the Li Corporation's shares would be worth hundreds of billions! That's ready cash! Still... isn't killing a member of the Li Family in their own home going too far? Besides, I've never considered murder. The price for taking a life is just too steep.

After a brief hesitation, Chen Zheng went against the system's implicit suggestion and chose the first option.

The moment he made his choice, Li Cangmu set his son down. Then, pushing off forcefully with his legs, he charged straight at Chen Zheng.

"Young man, you may have strength, but you mustn't be so arrogant. Today, this old man will teach you a proper lesson!"

His speed was incredible. With every step, a powerful surge of energy erupted from his body.

So this is Inner Strength... Chen Zheng murmured before smiling. "You want to teach me? You've got some nerve!"

The words had barely left his mouth when he also shot forward to meet him. In the next second, he appeared right in front of Li Cangmu.

Li Cangmu was startled, his pupils contracting sharply. But his experience was clearly beyond that of the younger generation. He halted abruptly, and with a fierce twist of his body, threw his right fist toward Chen Zheng's face.

Although it was a simple strike, the power it contained was several times greater than Li Yiyu's!

Yet Chen Zheng showed no sign of panic. He caught the fist with ease, and with a simple sway of his body, effortlessly neutralized the force.

Li Cangmu's eyes widened. "How is that possible?!"

However, before he could react, Chen Zheng used his opponent's own momentum to throw a punch.

BANG!

A muffled sound echoed as Li Cangmu was sent flying. In mid-air, he struggled to maintain his balance. After landing, he staggered back several steps, and when he could no longer stay upright, he resorted to rolling across the ground. Only after rolling for five or six meters did he finally manage to disperse the force from Chen Zheng's punch.

He lay on the ground, his face a mask of shock. One punch! With a single punch, my Inner Strength was shattered! That terrifying power is still reverberating through my body, leaving me unable to control my own limbs... I can only lie here, prostrate on the ground.

"Dad! Dad, are you alright?!"

Li Yiyu had recovered somewhat. Although his right leg was still in too much pain to stand on, he gritted his teeth and hobbled over. However, the moment he touched his father's body, he froze in shock. "How... How could his Inner Strength be shattered? My father is an Innate Realm expert!"

HUFF... HUFF...

Li Cangmu's heavy breathing pulled Li Yiyu from his shock, and he quickly helped his father to his feet.

At that moment, Li Yitong spoke up. "Second Uncle, now that you've tested Chen Zheng's strength, do you still think he can't win the grand competition?"

The faces of Li Cangmu and his son changed instantly, but they couldn't utter a single word. Recalling their earlier mockery, they now felt utterly humiliated.

Just then, a voice came from the main house. "Yi Tong, what's happened?"

Li Yitong gave a cold laugh, then turned her head and said respectfully, "Father!"

The middle-aged man nodded. He glanced at the scene before the entrance and quickly understood what had transpired. He then looked at Chen Zheng with some surprise. "You must be Chen Zheng. I never expected your skills to be so formidable! You can even defeat an Innate Realm expert!"

Chen Zheng smiled and waved his hand. "It's nothing, I was just lucky."

Hearing this, the faces of Li Cangmu and his son turned green.

Just lucky?! What kind of nonsense is that? You defeat an Innate Realm expert and call it luck?!

Li Cangyun couldn't help but laugh. "Hahaha! Young Brother Chen, you truly are amusing! Yi Tong, take Young Brother Chen for a little tour and be a good host!"

Li Yitong immediately nodded. "Don't worry, Father, I'll take good care of Chen Zheng!"

With that, she led Chen Zheng away.

Meanwhile, Li Cangyun looked at his brother and asked softly, "You two, are your injuries serious?"

"No!" Li Cangmu answered coldly, letting his son help him away.

Li Cangyun stood there, only able to let out a helpless sigh.

***

[Ding! Congratulations on completing the choice! Reward: Three hundred acres of wasteland in Magic Capital!]

Chen Zheng's mood improved substantially after hearing the system's announcement.

"Chen Zheng, that was my second uncle and my cousin," Li Yitong explained as they walked. "Those two have always opposed my father within the family. They're the first to object to every decision he makes."

It was a long-standing issue. There could only be one Family Head, so it was natural for others to be discontented. Li Cangmu and his son had been waiting at the entrance specifically for them today. Their goal was to protest the Family Head's decision to hire an outsider.

What they hadn't expected was for Chen Zheng's strength to be so overwhelming that he defeated them in an instant.

Before long, Li Yitong led Chen Zheng to a guest room.

"Chen Zheng, you just arrived, so please get some rest. I have some things to attend to, but I'll come find you for dinner!"

Chen Zheng nodded. "Alright, you go on ahead."

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