One Against Two? Fifty-Fifty!

"Arrogant!"

In the battlefield, hearing Liu Zhengyang's words, both men felt belittled, their already ugly expressions turning even darker.

"Fine, 'invincible under heaven'—then let the two of us witness Sect Leader Liu's skill!"

Before the words faded, two violent surges of fire-attribute spiritual power erupted skyward. Li Batian and the Blazing Sun Sect Leader shot forward simultaneously, flanking Liu Zhengyang from left and right.

Li Batian's Dharma Avatar loomed behind him, each move carrying an indescribable force as it pressed down toward Liu Zhengyang.

At the same time, the Blazing Sun Sect Leader also manifested his Dharma Avatar—a towering form condensed from true flame—rising up to form a pincer attack with Li Batian, striking together at Liu Zhengyang and sealing off every escape route.

Facing the pincer assault of two True Dharma Realm experts, Liu Zhengyang remained unchanged. He did not dodge, nor did he unleash a Dharma Avatar or divine ability.

He simply stood there, still, and only when the attacks closed in did he slowly raise his hand, throwing two straight punches to meet the two Avatars.

These two punches were utterly unadorned, not a single superfluous motion—as if they were truly just ordinary straight punches...

Yet, the moment those two punches collided with the two attacks, they erupted with unparalleled power.

The two towering Dharma Avatars, under these seemingly ordinary punches, actually staggered back several steps!

Though Liu Zhengyang himself also retreated a step, this scene still overturned the understanding of everyone present.

"Hiss, am I seeing things? One against two, and he's not losing ground at all!"

"And he didn't even activate his Dharma Avatar! How is this balanced?"

"Hiss, are all these Falling Cloud Sect people this absurd? The disciples are freaks, and the old-timers are just as terrifying..."

"How is this possible!"

Not only were the onlookers stunned, but even Li Batian's eyes widened in shock.

Their combined strike had been taken unscathed by the other party, not even a wrinkle on his robes—how could they not be shaken!

"You can't even put strength into your hits, yet you talk about teaching This Seat a lesson. Maybe go back and train some more first." Facing their shock, Liu Zhengyang only smiled faintly.

"Hmph, don't get cocky!"

Li Batian snorted coldly, driving his Dharma Avatar to attack Liu Zhengyang once more.

The Blazing Sun Sect Leader did the same, pushing his Dharma Avatar to its limit. The crimson true flame blazed even fiercer, dyeing the entire sky red, radiating a power that could boil the seas and burn the heavens.

In an instant, two terrifying attacks capable of reducing Cangyun City to rubble descended.

Yet even so, Liu Zhengyang's expression remained as calm as still water. No matter how their techniques tore the sky apart, he simply threw another punch.

"Boom!"

With a thunderous roar that shook the heavens, the sky shattered, space tearing like paper, ripping open a massive rift.

Liu Zhengyang stood in the void, hands behind his back, his expression still light and carefree. The two men's full-force strikes had been perfectly neutralized, leaving not a single scratch!

"Are you humiliating us?" Li Batian's face darkened as he gritted his teeth at Liu Zhengyang.

After two exchanges, Li Batian had begun to sense something off.

Every attack was perfectly nullified by the opponent. There was only one possibility for this—the other party's strength far surpassed theirs!

If he was clearly stronger, yet only used just enough power to cancel out their attacks, in Li Batian's eyes, this was nothing but blatant humiliation.

"Does the Sect Leader have some kind of weird hobby? Always ending in a perfect tie..." Gu Qingzhou muttered, watching the scene in the sky.

If it were him with that kind of strength, he'd just strike once and scatter the enemy's ashes...

"I think so too. Does the Sect Leader like going fifty-fifty with his opponents? Something feels off..."

Liu Zhengyang gave Mo Shang a very strange feeling, but he couldn't quite put his finger on what it was.

"Could it be that there's something special about him?"

Thinking this, Mo Shang checked the other's traits.

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[Golden Trait: Heaven's Chosen]
[Description: A Heaven's Chosen, possessing extraordinary talent.]

[Purple Trait: Fighting Spirit]
[Description: Fighting feels great!]

[Purple Trait: Unexpected Gain]
[Description: It's called an unexpected gain—who knows what it is...]

[Purple Trait: Benevolence]
[Description: All about that benevolence.]

[Blue Trait: Birds of a Feather]
[Description: Those with shared interests always find each other.]

"Nothing special..."

After reading through the traits, Mo Shang found nothing unusual, which only deepened his confusion.

"Forget it, I'll stop thinking."

Unable to figure it out, Mo Shang didn't dwell on it further and focused on watching the battle.

"Both of you, do you wish to continue?"

High in the sky, Liu Zhengyang ignored Li Batian's ugly expression and offered no further explanation, merely asking coldly.

Hearing this, the two fell silent, their faces shifting between uncertainty and gloom.

Through the exchange just now, they had realized one thing: the opponent's strength far exceeded their imagination. Even if they joined forces, they couldn't do anything to him...

"What do you want?" After a moment, the Blazing Sun Sect Leader seemed to have made some decision, looking at Liu Zhengyang as he spoke.

"Your sect's Elder broke the rules and made a move against This Seat's disciple. Does he not need to pay a price?" Liu Zhengyang said slowly, his gaze landing on that Blazing Sun Sect Elder.

As Liu Zhengyang's eyes fell upon him, the Blazing Sun Sect Elder instantly felt immense pressure, cold sweat beading on his forehead, his body even trembling slightly.

"This matter is due to This Seat's failure in governance. This Seat can offer you compensation..." The Blazing Sun Sect Leader's expression was dark. Though unwilling, he could only grit his teeth and speak.

With that, the Blazing Sun Sect Leader wasted no words, produced a ring, and tossed it to Liu Zhengyang.

Catching the ring, Liu Zhengyang glanced at its contents, nodded in satisfaction, then turned his gaze to Li Batian.

Li Batian's expression was grim, but he said nothing more, also taking out a ring and throwing it to Liu Zhengyang.

After inspecting the various cultivation resources in both rings, Liu Zhengyang didn't push his luck, nodded contentedly, and said, "This matter is settled here."

Having said that, Liu Zhengyang paid them no further heed and descended straight from the sky.

Li Batian and the Blazing Sun Sect Leader watched Liu Zhengyang leave, their fists clenching slightly, but they chose not to attack again.

Though unwilling, they couldn't do anything to him. Ending it like this was undoubtedly the best outcome for them.

Arriving beside the group, Liu Zhengyang handed the two rings to Jiang Shuyu and Sword Thirteen respectively, then said, "Those two old fellows aren't stingy with their offerings. Take them, consider it compensation..."

"Heh, I won't stand on ceremony then." Sword Thirteen didn't refuse and pocketed it.

Looking at the ring handed to her, Jiang Shuyu was startled, a hint of surprise in her expression, then she shook her head slightly: "Thank you, Sect Leader. You should keep it..."

"Take it. This Seat can't let you suffer this grievance for nothing..." Liu Zhengyang smiled and spoke again.

Then, not allowing Jiang Shuyu to refuse, he forcefully pressed the ring into her hand.

Staring at the ring in her hand, Jiang Shuyu stood frozen in a daze. Only after joining the Falling Cloud Sect did she realize that compensation could actually land directly in the victim's hands...

"Sect Leader, since you're so strong, why didn't you ask for more compensation..." At this moment, Gu Qingzhou sidled over and asked with a grin.

"Leave some leeway. Even a cornered dog will jump the wall. Let's go, back to the sect. This tournament can't continue."

Hearing this, Liu Zhengyang rolled his eyes at Gu Qingzhou. With that, he didn't delay any further, casually tore open space, and led the group away from here...

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