Fantasy: After transmigrating, I effortlessly became a god.

Chapter 374 Two Protectors

Fan Tielan jumped onto Zheng Qian, but at that moment the rain poured down. Helpless, Zheng Qian held Fan Tielan and used his spiritual energy to form a shield to protect her from the wind and rain.

"Haha, what a perfect match! You two are truly a match made in heaven." Ding Yu laughed. Zheng Qian defeated him with half a punch, but he had no complaints. Instead, he took Zheng Qian as his role model and vowed to work even harder in his cultivation in the future.

Ding Yu judged that Zheng Qian's combat strength was far superior to Li Zun's. Naturally, it was important to cultivate a good relationship with such a monstrous talent.

Judging from Zheng Qian's imposing manner, he was certain to be the victor in this battle. This gave Ding Yu a lot to think about, so he was the first to speak up and praise Zheng Qian without any hesitation, hoping to leave a good impression on him.

Zheng Qian was stunned. Just as he was about to explain, the geniuses from the Southern Region began to praise him.

"Zheng Qian is a role model for us all. Not only is he unparalleled in combat, but he also has such a beautiful wife. He is an example for us to learn from."

"Yes, she is a role model for us to learn from."

Zheng Qian was even more confused. If you don't know how to compliment someone, don't force it like that. It's really awkward.

Just then, Mo Li also walked out of the temporary pavilion, came to Zheng Qian's side, and took his arm.

"teacher……"

"Don't say anything, just cooperate, or I'll deal with you tonight." Mo Li whispered to Zheng Qian that they were discussing business, and he couldn't say anything out of line, or he would ruin the business negotiations and she would deal with him tonight.

Zheng Qian was parched, holding Fan Tielan in his arms, with the beautiful and intelligent Mo Li beside him. Even the torrential rain couldn't calm him down.

How will they punish me tonight?

Behind Zheng Qian, more than three hundred geniuses from the Southern Region walked in twos and threes, like defeated soldiers who had lost their ground. They were dejected, standing silently in the pouring rain, the atmosphere oppressive.

"They lost. More than 700 geniuses actually lost."

"My God, it's understandable that we lost, but the four major sects joined forces and still lost?"

"We've been out for less than an hour, and all four geniuses have already lost. Just how powerful is Zheng Qian?"

The geniuses were in an uproar. They guessed that Zheng Qian had won because of his imposing aura, but they still found it hard to accept when they saw the defeat of the four geniuses.

More than seven hundred people, defeated by Zheng Qian alone in less than four hours. If they hadn't witnessed it firsthand, who would believe it?

Dongfang Yifeng, You Laohu, Ye Lanshuang, and Wu Ye walked at the front. After Zheng Qian left, they were treated and woke up. Without saying a word, they led everyone out of Qianfeng Mountain.

Seeing the questioning, doubtful, and incredulous looks in the eyes of the various factions, they all lowered their proud heads.

You Haoshen's eyes were solemn. He looked at You Laohu without saying a word, with a thousand questions in his mind that he wanted to ask, but he couldn't speak. He could only wait for You Laohu to give him an answer.

Yu Laohu lowered his head, not daring to look Yu Haoshen in the eye, and said in a low voice, "Brother, even at our strongest, the four of us were defeated in one move."

You Haoshen gasped in disbelief, knowing what You Laohu meant.

At his strongest, he would release the pressure talisman, unleash the Demon Lotus Heaven-Defying Array, and unleash the Four Symbols World-Destroying Lotus Combined Attack. Even he would have a hard time dealing with the Four Symbols World-Destroying Lotus Combined Attack, yet Zheng Qian defeated them in one move. Doesn't that mean Zheng Qian has the strength to fight him?

You Haoshen couldn't believe it. He was a True Core Realm expert, a whole realm higher than Zheng Qian, the Liquid Aperture Realm. If Zheng Qian had the strength to challenge him, how monstrous would Zheng Qian be?

You Haoshen couldn't imagine how terrifying Zheng Qian would be when he grew up.

Perhaps, the Heavenly Vein Sect truly is the only pillar of the Southern Region, the natural backbone of the Southern Region.

Three hundred years ago, there was Yun Youzi who single-handedly fought against all the other prodigies of the same realm in the world without a single defeat, making even the demon race unable to raise their heads. One hundred years ago, there was Long Batian who suddenly appeared out of nowhere, also undefeated among those of the same realm, making no one in his realm dare to claim supremacy.

Now, another Zheng Qian has appeared, challenging the seven hundred-plus strongest Dragon Shaping Realm geniuses in the Southern Region in less than four hours. And the fact that he could defeat the combined attack of four monstrous talents in a single move is enough to prove that he is invincible within his own realm.

You Haoshen looked at Chen Tianrui with a serious expression, and also with deep envy.

From then on, the Heavenly Vein Sect's fortunes were unstoppable, and it remained the number one power in the Southern Region for over a thousand years.

Chen Tianrui and Li Zun walked over and greeted Zheng Qian with the respect due to their juniors: "Grandmaster."

Zheng Qian nodded. Chen Tianrui was bowing his head, acknowledging his status as his grandmaster. Before, he called him grandmaster out of respect for Yun Youzi and to follow sect etiquette. Now, he called him grandmaster out of genuine respect.

The strong are respected by the world.

Yun Youzi descended from the sky, followed by Wu Chengming and Dongfang the Gambler. Judging from their positions, it was clear that Wu Chengming and Dongfang the Gambler respected Yun Youzi and willingly stood behind him.

Yun Youzi glanced at Zheng Qian with certainty, then announced: "In this challenge, Zheng Qian has overpowered all others and won the competition."

"Yay!" Fan Tielan jumped up happily and kissed Zheng Qian on the cheek.

"Zheng Qian, you're amazing! You're so great!"

Mo Li smiled, her eyes filled with unfathomable emotions. She felt lucky to have met Zheng Qian and proud to be his teacher.

"Master is indeed worthy of being called Master; he actually won."

"Haha, the Heavenly Vein Sect is destined by Heaven, and is undoubtedly the number one power."

"When I return to the sect, I will tell everyone that we have gained a grandmaster, a grandmaster whose combat power is unparalleled and who can overpower all the prodigies and geniuses in the Southern Region."

The disciples of the Heavenly Vein Sect were excited, while the geniuses from other forces looked dejected. Zheng Qian's fame had spread throughout the world, and they were merely the stepping stones for his rise to prominence.

Seeing the dimmed geniuses, Zheng Qian bowed to Yun Youzi and the other two, then said loudly, "Thank you, Master, for organizing this competition, and thank you to the two seniors for your fair and just punishment. Thank you to all fellow Daoists for exchanging skills with us. The path of cultivation is full of hardships, and this battle is just a valuable experience in our lives. We are all one family in the Southern Region. From now on, let us work together to spread the fame of the Southern Region throughout the world. At the same time, the fifty countries welcome everyone to invest and develop. One person being strong is not true strength; everyone being strong is true strength."

Clap clap... Ding Yu led the applause, followed by Chen Tianrui, Li Zun and the others. Feng Wuhen and the others had burning eyes. Zheng Qian spoke so well.

The geniuses of the Southern Region were filled with optimism. They had expected Zheng Qian to boast and highlight his abilities. Unexpectedly, Zheng Qian not only did not discourage them, but also said that the Southern Region was one family, and everyone should work together to move forward. He said that his strength alone was not true strength; true strength lay in the strength of everyone.

Yun Youzi was very satisfied with Zheng Qian's performance; he was neither arrogant nor impatient, truly a man destined for great things. Wu Chengming and Dongfang the Gambler were even more pleased; Zheng Qian's art of conversation was superb, effortlessly bringing everyone closer together.

The three of them were satisfied with Zheng Qian's performance.

Yun Youzi suddenly became very serious and said in a deep voice, "Now, I have something to announce."

Everyone was looking at Yun Youzi. Zheng Qian didn't know what had happened. He saw Wu Chengming and Dongfang the Gambler looking excited and had some doubts.

Could it be that Master was coerced or threatened by the two of them? That's unlikely. Judging from their expressions, they both respect and fear Master. They wouldn't be capable of threatening him.

Just then, a mysterious order enveloped Yun Youzi, as if he were performing some kind of mysterious ritual, and his words resonated with the Great Dao.

"From this day forward, Wu Chengming and Dongfang the Gambler will serve as Zheng Qian's protectors, fulfilling their duties as protectors. They will safeguard Zheng Qian's growth and ensure his safety. Heaven and Earth bear witness."

As soon as Yun Youzi finished speaking, Wu Chengming and Dongfang the Gambler swore an oath to the heavens.

“I, Wu Chengming (Eastern Gambling King), voluntarily become Zheng Qian’s protector, safeguarding Zheng Qian’s growth, and taking Zheng Qian’s safe growth as my highest will. If I break this oath, I will die and my path will be destroyed.”

Everyone was stunned, including the geniuses of the Southern Region and Zheng Qian.

Why would two old monsters willingly swear to become Zheng Qian's protectors?