[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my":3,"chapter-eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-122":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Eternal Life: Starting with Farming to Refresh My Stats",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2331995,4560,"Chapter 122: Take It","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-122",122,"\u003Cp>The people on the island turned to look at the sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten or more cultivators descended from the sky, all dressed in white Zhao family robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one who had spoken just now was a young cultivator with a cold expression, radiating the spiritual power fluctuation of Qi Refining peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two elderly Foundation Establishment cultivators followed closely beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Li Yuanqing, standing at the center of the arena, frowned darkly at their arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s Zhao Jiu Young Master—Zhao Chanzhen!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why is he here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhao family people?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are they here to cause trouble?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Zhao family and our Loose Alliance have coexisted peacefully for decades.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why today?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuanqing’s face turned icy, his brows lifting as he coldly asked the Zhao family: “What is your intent, Young Master Zhao?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you intend to interfere in our Seventy-Two Loose Alliance affairs?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Chanzhen, facing the Foundation Establishment cultivator before him, showed no fear and replied:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh, if this spiritual island is unclaimed, why can’t the Zhao family participate in the bidding?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Li, isn’t that rather unreasonable?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuanqing sneered: “Your Zhao family is already embroiled in a brutal war with the Lingyu Sect in Yunze Wilds—yet you still have time to bid for a trivial spiritual island like this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Zhao Chanzhen’s face darkened noticeably, clearly stung.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The state of the frontlines is none of your concern, Senior Li.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Zhao family has come here determined to compete for this island.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Be plain: if you think you can exclude us, it’s utterly impossible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the Zhao family’s stance was unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two Zhao Foundation Establishment Elders also glared sharply at Li Yuanqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere in the arena turned strangely tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuanqing was utterly baffled—why would the Zhao family suddenly interfere like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with such firmness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To break decades of balance and clash with the Zhao family over an island of little value?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be hardly worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After weighing his options, he spoke bluntly: “The current bid for this spiritual island has reached twenty thousand spirit stones.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master Zhao, will you raise your bid?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Chanzhen, seeing Li Yuanqing relent, smirked slightly: “I believe the overall value of this island doesn’t warrant that price.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A different method of bidding is needed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuanqing’s face twitched as he growled: “What other method?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Chanzhen immediately said: “In the cultivation world, strength reigns supreme—truth must be settled through combat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here’s the proposal: any cultivator present who can afford ten thousand spirit stones may enter the contest for this island.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Life or death is irrelevant; draw lots for opponents, and the final victor pays ten thousand spirit stones to claim ownership.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fair and just—both our Loose Alliance and the Zhao family will accept the outcome.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you lack the strength to defend the island, what good is winning it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Chanzhen fell silent, awaiting the Loose Alliance’s response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words, though crude, carried undeniable logic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in truth, he intended to crush them with force, to seize the island at minimal cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the spirit vein was scattered, it was still a Rank-Two one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All these Loose Alliance members were Qi Refining families—none possessed Foundation Establishment cultivators. How could they match the Zhao family’s depth?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cultivators present began murmuring among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one expected this twist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuanqing’s expression shifted uncertainly as he turned to consult with several Loose Alliance elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuanqing returned to the arena and addressed the Zhao family: “A combat-based resolution isn’t unacceptable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But our Loose Alliance adds two conditions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First: only Qi Refining cultivators may compete; combat must be controlled and non-lethal. Any death results in disqualification.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second: the payment must be raised to fifteen thousand spirit stones.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yuanqing had clearly seen through the Zhao family’s scheme—he had raised the price by five thousand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, even if the Zhao family won the island, the Loose Alliance’s loss remained within acceptable limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Agreed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Chanzhen turned and spoke briefly with his two Elders, then nodded in acceptance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both sides reached consensus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, Li Yuanqing ordered the chairs removed, clearing a larger open space in the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, you’ve all heard it. If you want this island, come forward to register and draw lots.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I will serve as referee—your safety is guaranteed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had Li Yuanqing finished speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than half the cultivators who had bid earlier fled the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the Zhao side, Zhao Chanzhen himself stepped down—his entrance made the faces of the Loose cultivators grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alas! It’s Zhao Chanzhen himself entering!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Friend Qin, I advise you not to enter the contest,” Wu Jiang sighed, hesitating to warn him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming frowned: “What’s so special about this Zhao Chanzhen?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s among the strongest of the Zhao family’s younger generation, with exceptional talent—he’s already reached Qi Refining peak at a young age.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s said he’s mastered the Zhao family’s ‘Qianyuan Sword Art’ to perfection.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not saying this to discourage you, but the Loose cultivators who signed up so far won’t stand a chance against him,” Wu Jiang explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was quite satisfied with this island—it suited his solitary cultivation perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he sought another, he might not find one better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming made his decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifteen thousand spirit stones—he could afford it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Zhao Chanzhen—how did he compare to the core disciples of the Lingyu Sect he’d already killed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Wu Jiang’s stunned gaze, Qin Ming walked into the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jiang froze in disbelief: “Didn’t I make myself clear?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming registered, drew a lot, then stepped back to wait outside the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of participants in the combat was small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fewer than twenty cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All were Qi Refining late-stage or peak cultivators confident in their strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest, seeing Zhao Chanzhen enter, had abandoned the contest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the lot-drawing ended, the combat began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first pair of cultivators stepped onto the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brilliant spells flew wildly across the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spectators gasped in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, combat between Qi Refining late-stage cultivators was rare for lower-level Loose cultivators to witness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The match ended swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the combatants was a beast-tamer who summoned a Rank-One late-stage black panther beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a two-on-one advantage, he won easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After two more matches,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a Daomei  Qi Refining ninth-layer cultivator drew Zhao Chanzhen as his opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Chanzhen severed his arm with a single sword strike and kicked him out of the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing such devastating Sword Art, all remaining combatants paled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every subsequent cultivator who drew Zhao Chanzhen immediately forfeited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ming also entered twice, facing only Qi Refining late-stage opponents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet under his spiritual sense, comparable to that of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, his opponent’s spells were riddled with flaws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He casually cast a few basic wood-element spells and sent his opponent off the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final decisive match remained between Qin Ming and Zhao Chanzhen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Chanzhen regarded the plain-looking Qin Ming across from him with solemn eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of caution passed over his stern face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One truly cannot judge a person by appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just watched Qin’s two previous battles—easily, effortlessly—he had defeated his opponents using nothing but basic spells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He probably hadn’t even shown his true strength yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere in the arena instantly reached its peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as everyone assumed\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>that a fierce, thrilling battle was about to begin,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>suddenly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Chanzhen’s eye twitched, and he muttered, “I yield. I withdraw.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1250,"2026-06-20T20:44:51.995Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","2248995c4ab24a5bc2ac758fc8abae50938f0383c8382b66b5fa5bbc1d32033f","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-123","eternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-chapter-121",755,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-starting-with-farming-to-refresh-my-cover.jpg"]