Enlightenment: Attaining the Dao at Age 8

Li Chang’an could feel that he had completely mastered these moves. All he needed was the right opportunity to unleash them.

The whistle for the semi-finals soon blew, and Li Chang’an stood up, ready to face his new opponent.

This time, his opponent was a young man from the prestigious Shengming Clan named Xie Yi.

He had a slender build and a calm demeanor, clearly the product of rigorous training and refinement.

Xie Yi stood at the other end of the ring, his gaze sharp as he stared at Li Chang’an. A cold sneer played on his lips. "Li Chang’an, I hear you’ve been doing quite well in the tournament, but today I’ll show you the gap between real Martial Artists!"

Li Chang’an just smiled calmly. "Then let’s see you try."

As the referee’s whistle blew, the second semi-final match officially began.

Xie Yi didn’t rush to attack. Instead, he advanced steadily, his steps firm and powerful.

He was clearly more cautious than Qin Hai, and the circulation of his qi and blood was smoother. Each step seemed to test Li Chang’an’s reaction.

Li Chang’an stood his ground, his expression unchanging, simply waiting quietly for his opponent to attack.

Xie Yi suddenly exerted his strength, instantly erupting with a powerful aura. His fist shot toward Li Chang’an like a thunderbolt.

Li Chang’an smiled faintly. The Martial Scripture inside him instantly activated, and his body moved as fluidly as flowing water, effortlessly dodging Xie Yi’s attack.

’Such fast movements!’ Xie Yi’s expression changed as he thought, growing wary.

But Li Chang’an didn’t give him much time to react. Seizing the moment Xie Yi’s movements faltered, Li Chang’an struck, channeling a move he had just comprehended from the Martial Scripture and landing a palm strike on Xie Yi’s chest.

THUD!

Xie Yi felt a dull ache in his chest and stumbled back several steps, his face instantly turning pale.

He had never expected Li Chang’an’s moves to be so fierce, completely shattering his expectations.

"You... What was that move?" Xie Yi clutched his chest, a flicker of confusion in his eyes.

Li Chang’an still just smiled calmly. "It’s something you wouldn’t understand."

Xie Yi’s face turned ashen, but he quickly composed himself and attacked again.

However, no matter how he attacked, Li Chang’an easily dodged him. In fact, Li Chang’an’s every counter-attack struck precisely at Xie Yi’s vital points.

"You’re no match for me," Li Chang’an said softly, his voice laced with a faint confidence.

In the end, Xie Yi was knocked to the ground by one of Li Chang’an’s palm strikes, and the referee unhesitatingly declared that Li Chang’an would advance to the finals.

The entire arena erupted in an uproar. Everyone was shocked and amazed by Li Chang’an’s performance.

Li Chang’an had just advanced to the finals, and a stir was already spreading both inside and outside the arena. Everyone was discussing his strength, especially after his victory over Xie Yi.

With the finals imminent, the surrounding audience, contestants, and their families were all eagerly anticipating the upcoming climactic showdown.

Li Chang’an sat alone in the rest area, calmly circulating the Martial Scripture to more fully replenish the qi and blood in his body.

Although he had just been through an intense battle, he was in even better shape than he had been during the preliminary matches.

Just then, the door to the rest area was pushed open gently. A middle-aged man in a sharp suit walked in, followed by two bodyguards in black.

The middle-aged man had a steady gaze and exuded an aura of authority that commanded respect without anger.

"Li Chang’an, congratulations on making it to the finals!" the man said with a smile, walking forward with a poised and natural air.

Li Chang’an slowly opened his eyes, his gaze sweeping coolly over the man. "And you are?"

A placid smile on his face, the man’s tone was respectful yet dignified. "I am Qi Tian, the butler of the Qi Family. I’ve come to pay you a visit today and have brought a small token of our family’s esteem."

’The Qi Family?’ The name immediately put Li Chang’an on alert.

The Qi Family was one of the most prominent great families on Lion’s Fang Star. Their power was immense, and they held significant sway in the Martial Arts Realm, making them what one might call a top-tier powerhouse of the interstellar age.

To have achieved the Qi Family’s standing, their foundation and strength were far beyond what any ordinary family could compare to.

Li Chang’an didn’t say much, simply watching Qi Tian quietly and waiting for him to continue.

Qi Tian smiled and nodded. With a wave of his hand, a bodyguard behind him immediately presented a silver case.

Qi Tian personally opened the case, revealing an exquisitely packaged Qi and Blood Supplement.

"This is a greeting gift from the Qi Family. An S-Level Qi and Blood Supplement.

This item is very rare; I’m sure you’ve heard of its value!" Qi Tian’s voice was unhurried and composed. "If you are willing, the Qi Family can provide you with even better resources. We could even invite you to join us as an Honored Guest Martial Artist. Your future would be limitless!"

Li Chang’an didn’t respond immediately. His gaze fell upon the Qi and Blood Supplement.

’An S-Level Qi and Blood Supplement... It’s an extremely precious item, capable of greatly enhancing one’s qi and blood, and can even repair certain innate deficiencies. It’s truly a treasure that Martial Artists dream of obtaining.’

"For the Qi Family to be so generous, I doubt this is merely about recruiting me, is it?" Li Chang’an said flatly, his voice without a hint of emotion.

Qi Tian smiled, his tone sincere. "Young Master Li, your potential is extraordinary, and the Qi Family values you greatly. Our invitation for you to join is sincere. It’s not a threat or a bribe, but a genuine hope for us to cooperate. Whether you accept or not, this greeting gift is a token of the Qi Family’s sincerity. There will be no consequences should you refuse."

Li Chang’an was silent for a moment, carefully studying Qi Tian’s expression. He saw no hostility in the man’s eyes; instead, they conveyed a sense of composure and magnanimity.

He nodded slightly, evidently sensing the other party’s sincerity.

"Since that’s the case, I won’t refuse," Li Chang’an said, accepting the Qi and Blood Supplement.

"Feel free," Qi Tian said, still smiling. He turned to leave with his bodyguards. "Young Master Li, regardless of your decision, the Qi Family’s doors will always be open to you. I wish you success in the finals!"

As Li Chang’an watched their departing figures, he was lost in thought.

He carefully inspected the Qi and Blood Supplement and found no traces of poison. On the contrary, it was exceptionally pure—a genuine, rare S-Level Qi and Blood Supplement.

After a moment’s hesitation, he drank the Qi and Blood Supplement.

Once inside his body, the supplement instantly transformed into a warm current that swiftly circulated through his meridians, nourishing his originally weak constitution.

Li Chang’an felt the changes within him. His innate deficiency of qi and blood was actually resolved in just a few short minutes.

His body was now brimming with qi and blood, and he felt completely revitalized.

"This stuff really is incredible..." Li Chang’an remarked, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

With his qi and blood issue resolved, Li Chang’an’s condition reached an unprecedented peak. The Martial Scripture circulated even more smoothly within him, and he even comprehended some new moves.

As time passed, he grew more and more eager for the final match.

Soon, the finals were about to begin. Li Chang’an returned to the competition grounds, where the atmosphere in the arena had reached a fever pitch.

The audience below cheered and applauded, especially Li Chang’an’s family, who sat in the stands watching him with faces full of excitement.

Li Furong waved her arms and shouted at the top of her lungs, "Go, big brother! You can definitely win!"

Although Li Yan and Su Manyu weren’t as excited as Li Furong, their faces were also filled with proud smiles.

They knew that Li Chang’an had made it this far. Regardless of the outcome, he had already surpassed all their expectations.

"Chang’an, go for it! We’ll be here waiting for your good news!" Li Yan cheered his son on as well.

Just moments before the match was about to start, a piercing alarm suddenly blared throughout the entire arena.

WEE-OOO—WEE-OOO—!

Everyone froze. The people in the stands all looked up, trying to understand what was happening.

Just then, a frantic voice came over the arena’s public address system: "Attention! Emergency alert! Insect Race invasion! All civilians evacuate immediately! All Martial Artists, please proceed to your designated locations and prepare to engage the enemy!"