Facing the stunned gazes of the assembled demons, Ye Yu’s expression was as calm as still water.
Not enough, still not enough! The system’s voice hadn’t sounded, which meant he had to push himself further!
Ye Yu looked around at the gathered demons and said coldly, “Who’s next?”
A commotion swept the arena, and then a colossal demon over three zhang tall sprang down, stomping onto the platform with a heavy thud that sent countless stones flying!
“Sha Tian Pavilion’s Tian Yongfu has come to take your measure!” he declared.
As soon as those words fell, many demons in the arena booed. “The way Sha Tian Pavilion fights is just too brazen, isn’t it? Tian Yongfu is already a late-stage Demon Emperor Realm powerhouse—two realms above him! With such a vast power gap, it’s obvious who would win!”
“What’s there to say? They’ve already lost all shame; do you think they’d be afraid of being scolded?”
“Exactly. My people from the Star-Point Pavilion wouldn’t do such a thing. We have dignity!”
The murmurs continued, and Ye Yu felt puzzled.
Big brother, step back! In a sect tournament, challengers are usually at most one realm above the defender. Once the realm gap is too great, it’s considered unfairly oppressive. If anyone breaks that unspoken rule, they’re morally condemned. Mo Geilian’s voice echoed anxiously in Ye Yu’s heart. But it’s only an unrecorded convention—no one can really stop Sha Tian Pavilion’s behavior. A two-realm gap is too much. Come back, big brother! As long as you survive, you can grow even stronger later. There’s no need to risk it here!
Ye Yu softly replied, “It’s fine—I can handle it!”
Mo Geilian grew even more frantic, urging him again, but Ye Yu remained unmoved, even giving Tian Yongfu a slight beckoning gesture.
Tian Yongfu froze in surprise. To be honest, he had already prepared to shoulder the scorn of the others. Yes, he intended to suppress Ye Yu with the weight of his realm to force him off the stage. Yet, to his astonishment, this kid still refused to back down!
Did he really have that much confidence in his body?
Tian Yongfu flexed his hands, spoke no further words, and his body flickered as he unleashed a lightning-fast punch.
Boom!
A muffled roar echoed as the arena floor shattered beneath their feet. From that shattered center, a surging shockwave burst forth!
Valley Lord Wen Yinqing of Suoxian Valley and the other sect masters immediately activated the prearranged barrier array, preventing the battle’s aftershocks from harming the other demons. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unthinkable.
They had never expected the fight to erupt with such ferocity at the very start! What on earth had happened inside?
As the dust settled several breaths later, all the demons saw it clearly: Ye Yu’s and Tian Yongfu’s fists remained locked together. The disparity in their sizes was not reflected in their strength!
Tian Yongfu stared at Ye Yu in disbelief, his shock roaring like a tidal wave. As a Force Demon, he belonged to the race best known for physical strength and body tempering. Moreover, that punch had been thrown with the determination to kill—no restraint whatsoever! How on earth had Ye Yu blocked it?
Before Tian Yongfu could think further, Ye Yu suddenly took a step forward. Riding the momentum, he forced Tian Yongfu to retreat two paces!
A pale mist began to rise around Ye Yu’s body.
Tian Yongfu’s face twisted in rage. He had already earned the reputation of using realm pressure—if he failed to finish Ye Yu quickly, he would be mocked for life, dragging down his entire sect’s prestige!
He roared and charged again, unleashing a relentless barrage of attacks.
This time, Ye Yu abandoned restraint and met Tian Yongfu head-on. Each time their fists landed, the ground itself trembled violently under the impact, and the tremors only grew stronger as time went on.
All the demons watched in dismay. This was less a duel between two demons than a clash of prehistoric titans using raw flesh and bone!
It was unbelievably hardcore! The visceral power of each blow was truly fearsome!
In the stands, Mo Geilian’s expression was the most riveting. As the saying went, outsiders watch the spectacle, insiders see the technique! He knew very well that his big brother’s cultivation—Molintian—had not even entered its true state. This entire fight relied solely on Ye Yu’s physical might.
Indeed, his brother was far stronger than he had ever imagined!
Through continuous battle, the host gained more understanding ❖ Nоvеl𝚒ght ❖ (Exclusive on Nоvеl𝚒ght) of power. As heaven rewards diligence, your efforts are noticed—awarded 10 Strength Points! the system’s voice resounded in Ye Yu’s mind.
Ye Yu felt a surge of power flood his body. He threw another mighty punch.
Crack!
A crisp snap rang out as Tian Yongfu’s arm was broken. Still fueled by residual force, Tian Yongfu was sent flying backward, crashing hard against the barrier array. The impact made the entire barrier tremble violently!
Pain seared through him as he stared at his severed arm in disbelief. He, a proud Force Demon, had his arm broken by a mere Dream Demon!
Utter humiliation!
Rage overwhelmed him, and he spat blood before collapsing into unconsciousness.
Seeing this, the demons of Sha Tian Pavilion immediately admitted defeat. Wen Yinqing lowered the barrier and had Tian Yongfu carried away.
Year Lord Nian Yuanji, pavilion master of Sha Tian Pavilion, rose in a fury, his face flashing pale and ashen.
