He smiled slightly, saying, "Do you believe that he has fallen for Dong Lai?"
"Of course I do," Pei Shigui replied with a grin. According to him, three days ago, he had seen Hong Yulong in Smoke Willow Alley. That encounter was what made the determined Hong Yulong decide to stay in Tiandong City. But what exactly did we talk about?
"Oh, that," I said. He suspects that Ye Youluo's intentions for coming to Cangtian East Duel might not be pure. He wants Hong Yulong to stay in Dong Lai just in case. If a fight breaks out, having a Transcendent Practitioner could be as useful as having an Integration Stage cultivator.
How would I know?
"Is that just a guess?" I asked. "If I'm wrong, it doesn't really matter."
That's true. It's not really my style to not take a guess at things.
Actually, it's not entirely guesswork; it's pretty certain that Ye Youluo will make a big move. It's just a matter of when and what the specific plan is.
"Do I seem like I understand Ye Youluo?"
Pei Shigui seemed skeptical. However, given Gu's background and his current certainty that Ye Youluo would make a significant move, Pei Shigui felt it was better to believe there was something rather than nothing.
"Do you believe she's a woman?" he asked.
He chuckled.
Pei Shigui really didn't seem inclined to dwell on that matter with Gu any longer. The earlier mention of Falling Piece to the East was bold and unparalleled; it was hard to believe such a fierce character could be a woman. Not only did Pei Shigui doubt it, but he could also ask everyone present—who would believe such a thing?
I wonder who among those two can win?
Sima Wuduan sought a counterattack.
Oh.
As Gu's voice fell, a sword light broke through Ying Zhan's fist momentum, slicing through the sky and forcing Ying Zhan back. However, just as Night Emperor had anticipated, Sima Wuduan's long-prepared offensive did not relieve his pressure; instead, it allowed Ying Zhan to gain an even greater advantage.
At this moment, Sima Wuduan was the one most shocked. After witnessing Ye Youluo's strength, he thought that no Tian Dong Cultivator could surpass No Genius. Yet, the current Ying Zhan once again made Sima Wuduan realize what it meant to be outclassed. His previously certain strike was easily dodged by Ying Zhan, who showed no signs of losing rhythm and continued to unleash punches, further solidifying his dominance.
What terrified Sima Wuduan even more was that Ying Zhan had slowly closed his eyes. The battle intent emanating from him intensified, as if a war god had possessed him. Every move Sima Wuduan made seemed to be seen through, leaving him in a passive defensive position.
Fist Intent? Martial Arts Mastery?
Pei Shigui looked at Ying Zhan in astonishment. A gigantic hoe seemed to faintly appear around Ying Zhan's fists. At that moment, he resembled a diligent old farmer, meticulously cultivating the land, leaving no room for weeds to sprout in his field and offering Sima Wuduan no chance whatsoever.
Gu did not understand what Martial Arts Mastery meant and looked at Pei Shigui with confusion.
Martial arts is a different path from that of cultivators. While cultivators pursue longevity, martial arts seeks power. Ever since the Battle of Good and Evil, when the first peak martial artist known as the Invincible Martial Emperor fell at the hands of a Demonic Cultivator, no martial artist has been able to shake the heavens with their fists or shatter the void in pursuit of the heavenly way. Yan Dong's Fist Intent was akin to a Sword Cultivator's Sword Intent; it could condense all one's momentum and harness the power of heaven and earth—an ability that is indeed difficult for cultivators to master.
Could his Fist Intent have become so powerful?
Night Emperor put away his previously indifferent demeanor and began to seriously observe this rare battle unfolding before him.
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