Cultivation Deviation!
In an instant, Ning Zhuo sensed Yu Heye's condition.
It truly caught him by surprise.
He had merely wanted to draw Yu Heye's attention.
More precisely, only a certain degree of attention.
Yu Heye was at the late Golden Core stage. The greatest advantage of the "Inverse Five Elements Demonic Art" lay in combat, and that was Yu Heye's strongest suit.
If Ning Zhuo wanted to defeat him, he would inevitably have to reveal some of his trump cards.
Why bother?
Unless it was necessary, Ning Zhuo would not readily expose his combat strength.
There were other means of attracting attention—for instance, one's Five Elements attainments.
By sheer coincidence, Yu Heye cultivated the "Inverse Five Elements Demonic Art," which naturally fell within the scope of the Five Elements. Using his advantage in Five Elements attainments to catch Yu Heye's attention was far better than a martial contest.
And Yu Heye's attainments in the Five Elements were clearly lacking. Otherwise, he would not have been trapped in such a predicament.
From beginning to end, Ning Zhuo had never intended to personally enter the arena.
Avoid the enemy's strengths and strike at their weaknesses—that was the essence of tactics!
Nor would Ning Zhuo fully reveal his profound attainments in the Five Elements. There was no need. It was enough to make Yu Heye take him seriously and alter his attitude.
Under the pretense of seeking instruction, Ning Zhuo first asked Yu Heye about his specific circumstances.
On one hand, he had only studied the "Inverse Five Elements Demonic Art"; it was all talk on paper, without any firsthand cultivation experience. On the other hand, he needed a deeper understanding of Yu Heye's exact situation.
Ning Zhuo's luck was fairly good. Yu Heye hid nothing from him and spoke honestly.
Ning