Chapter 376: Father-in-law: My Daughter Has a Special Constitution?

Half an hour later.

Their battle continued, both having expended most of their true qi, yet neither could defeat the other.

Shang Hongxue was thrilled, not the slightest bit discouraged; having driven her older sister to this point, in a sense she had succeeded.

Even if she lost, it would still be an honorable defeat.

"Shang Hongchen, you're no good—weren't you so capable before? How are you kneeling now?"

"Tsk tsk, you don't seem that strong either; I, your little sister, thought you were powerful enough to crush me, but it turns out you're just this."

"The days when you pressed down on me are over, Shang Hongchen; today I will let you know who is the Shang Clan's top genius, who is the strongest of our generation."

She pointed her sword at Shang Hongchen; Shang Hongxue's joy at this moment was beyond words. The battle proved she was not weak, and also proved that Brother Chuyang's guidance was correct. Following Brother Chuyang, she eats nine meals a day—cough, cough, cough—not that, don't misunderstand.

Her regard for the Heavenly Heart Sect had halved; Shang Hongxue once again proved something: her husband, her Brother Chuyang, was the most formidable, the strongest under heaven, unmatched by anyone.

While feeling delighted inside, she also wanted to prove to her older sister that her judgment was far superior to Shang Hongchen's.

Shang Hongchen's face darkened as he stared at Shang Hongxue without speaking.

She wanted to retort but couldn't, for Shang Hongxue's strength exceeded her expectations—strong in every way: combat power, experience, swordsmanship, and especially her control of true qi, which surpassed that of her older sister; her mastery of true qi was such that it could not be achieved without over a decade of training.

How long had it been since her sister regained her cultivation...?

From initial disbelief to shock, then horror, she realized everything had changed: her younger sister, who had embarked on the cultivation path, now matched her in cultivation, even equaling her in strength; Shang Hongchen knew the Shang Clan had changed.

Regarding her forced actions toward her younger siblings, at this moment it seemed...

She struggled to her feet, staring at her younger sister before her; this battle she could not lose.

At the very least, right now she could not lose.

If she lost, she would truly be a laughingstock.

She trained diligently in the Heavenly Heart Sect, daring not to slack, devoting all her time to cultivation, just so her younger sister could see the sect's might, see their gap, and thus follow her to the Heavenly Heart Sect—rather than, as now, being unable to overcome this younger sister, which would be utterly embarrassing.

"Shang Hongxue, don't get cocky—you haven't won yet."

"In my eyes, you've already lost, Shang Hongchen."

Shang Hongxue, addressed by name, no longer held any reverence in her eyes.

This older sister was no longer the one who could crush them as before.

Shang Hongchen drew his sword and charged forward, determined to defeat this younger sister and let her know that her older sister would always be her older sister.

To that end, Shang Hongchen must fight until the very last moment.

At the edge of the fish pond.

Chen Chuyang's mind was on fishing, while part of it observed the battle; the little girl who had experienced combat had grown stronger, forced to become strong—battle truly is the fastest way to raise one's cultivation and strength.

Hiding forever on Longshe Mountain wasn't a solution; although Shang Hongxue often sparred with her younger sister Chen Qinger, they weren't enemies, had restrained themselves, yet when facing their own older sister, both Shang Hongxue and Shang Hongxue refused to yield, unleashing their full power, their fiery spirit, each wanting to overcome the other—this obsession meant they could not hold back, nor could they… collapse.

"Hongxue's strength?"

Shang Yingnian looked on, greatly shocked.

It was actually on par with his eldest daughter; indeed, following Chuyang in cultivation was the best way.

Safe, reliable, and moreover they were husband and wife; Longshe Mountain was their own home, where they could act freely, without worrying about others' gazes or having to tolerate others—truly the best place, most suitable for Hongxue.

"Still okay, strength rises slowly, combat power not strong enough, combat experience lacking."

"Still need effort."

Shang Yingnian: "……"

He felt content; just that his daughter could cultivate made him content.

Not to mention her cultivation soaring; in how short a time she had reached this level—give her two more years and she could surpass him at any moment.

Thinking of this, Shang Yingnian's gaze toward Chen Chuyang turned fiery.

"Father-in-law, you don't need to look at me like that; Hongxue's talent is formidable, one of the strongest I've ever seen—you, on the other hand, could never achieve that; just focus on cultivating your Overlord Fist."

"This method cannot be copied; one must rely solely on oneself."

Chen Chuyang saw through his father-in-law's thoughts at a glance, knowing exactly what he was thinking.

Shang Yingnian's talent was decent; in Longshe City it was merely passable, not particularly strong.

He was suited to the down-to-earth path; physical training was exactly that.

Trying to replicate Shang Hongxue's success was unlikely; others could not either.

"Hongxue's talent is that strong?"

Chen Chuyang laughed: "Much stronger than you imagine; put it this way, her physique is very special—she previously couldn't cultivate because she hadn't awakened yet, which is why she couldn't cultivate."

"A special physique?" Shang Yingnian's brows flickered with joy.

"Yes, it's a special physique; just know this and keep it to yourself."

Shang Yingnian nodded: "I naturally know."

The rarity and power of a special physique, he certainly knew, and had heard of many geniuses.

Those who possess a special physique are surely geniuses; their cultivation talent and so on are all outstanding among humanity.

And most geniuses possess a special physique.

Likewise, many of those old monsters would set their sights on such people, seize their bodies, and take their place.

Once exposed, Hongxue would be in great danger.

Shang Yingnian knew the importance of a special physique, but dared not speak of it carelessly.

"Chuyang, how did you discover it?"

"Is it difficult?"

"???" Shang Yingnian was full of question marks, feeling he had been mocked.

Although his son-in-law's eyes held a smile, he said nothing.

But that gaze was pure mockery, full of ridicule.

As a father, after all these years, not being able to discover this is truly a failure.

However, Chen Chuyang could tell at a glance—this gap is too big.

"What about Hongxue's constitution?"

"Only the first part has awakened; she's still far from it. Once fully awakened, she will truly take off."

"Hiss." Shang Yingnian stared at Chen Chuyang in disbelief—awakening only the first part is already heaven-defying.

"If fully awakened, then...?"

"Unimaginable."

"My own precious daughter, the daughter I neglected, actually possesses such talent."

"If it weren't for Chen Chuyang, he would..."

"Thinking of this, Shang Yingnian wanted to slap himself, almost delaying Hongxue's cultivation."

"I..."

"He felt deep guilt; without Chen Chuyang, would it not be...?"

"The consequences are unimaginable."

"Thank you, son-in-law Chuyang."

"That's all I should do, father-in-law."