C36 A Heart That Was Filled with Madness

Woo Zhengyang understood the importance of a spiritual weapon, but he had his own dilemma: he didn't know any sword skills. No matter how powerful the Fengling Sword was, Woo Zhengyang couldn't unleash its potential and might even be hindered by it in battle.

Moreover, Woo Zhengyang had heard that the Fengling Sword was lent to Yue Liqing by an inner disciple. Even if Yue Liqing didn't act, that inner disciple wouldn't let it go easily. Woo Zhengyang wasn't arrogant enough to think he could handle an inner disciple, who was at least at the Martial Master Stage, so he decided to exchange it for contribution points instead.

Unlike Dao Wuming's direct mockery, Woo Zhengyang's unintentional actions fueled Liu Tianli's anger even more. As the seventh-ranked outer disciple, he felt disrespected that Woo Zhengyang would trade the Fengling Sword for contribution points.

In contrast, the words Dao Wuming had just used to expose Liu Tianli's inner thoughts now seemed laughable. The Frost Sword, with its icy attributes, felt like it was burning in his hand.

"Fine, I won't use this sword either. You go first!" Liu Tianli, unable to maintain his composure, tossed the Frost Sword to Liu Tiancheng and took the Green Steel Sword from him, standing proudly. However, as he spoke, his body couldn't help but tremble slightly with anger.

"I suggest you don't push it. If you lose, you'll just blame me for tricking you, and I really don't have the patience to wait three more days to challenge you again!" Woo Zhengyang chuckled.

"You..." Liu Tianli was so infuriated by Woo Zhengyang's words that he was nearly spitting blood, his body trembling with rage.

The spectators knew that Woo Zhengyang's seemingly playful remark had a pointed meaning, referring to the last time Liu Tianli interfered in Woo Zhengyang's fight with Yue Liqing.

"Everyone's busy, so don't waste time. Let's get this over with quickly!" someone from the crowd shouted impatiently. It was Zhongli Huo.

"Exactly! I'm eager to see the rise of the new star, the Outer Sect Number One Madman." This time, it was Lyi Huamei, the second disciple, who spoke with a playful laugh.

The first and second disciples had both spoken. Zhongli Huo's words were neutral, urging them on, while Lyi Huamei's words showed strong support for Woo Zhengyang, leaving many puzzled. Did Lyi Huamei know Woo Zhengyang?

Woo Zhengyang didn't know Lyi Huamei, and her words surprised him, but now wasn't the time to dwell on it. He walked straight up to Liu Tianli and struck with his palm!

Liu Tianli's anger was nearly boiling over, but he held back, waiting for Woo Zhengyang to make the first move. As soon as Woo Zhengyang attacked, Liu Tianli transformed his fury into fighting spirit and met him with a punch.

Woo Zhengyang had considerable physical strength due to his body training, but his inner energy was lacking. If he went head-to-head with Liu Tianli, the opponent's energy could infiltrate his body and cause him trouble. Without hesitation, he unleashed the "Azure Cloud Embracing Moon Palm," splitting his palm into nine shadows targeting Liu Tianli's vital points.

"Cheap tricks!" Liu Tianli scoffed, throwing a punch while his body swayed side to side in place.

It was a movement technique, and one that had reached a proficient level.

Although Woo Zhengyang's "Azure Cloud Embracing Moon Palm" was skillful, everyone could see it hadn't reached proficiency. Hitting Liu Tianli seemed nearly impossible.

In contrast, Liu Tianli's seemingly ordinary punch posed a significant threat to Woo Zhengyang. If it landed, Woo Zhengyang might get hurt.

But then, everyone was stunned.

Woo Zhengyang's feet shifted, and his body blurred, suddenly appearing at Liu Tianli's side. Dodging Liu Tianli's punch, the nine palm shadows changed position, still aiming for Liu Tianli's vital points.

It was also a proficient movement technique!

Realizing this, many thought they were seeing things.

A disciple who had only been training for a few days had mastered a movement technique and even reached proficiency.

"The 'Floating Light Step'... it was one of the techniques Woo Zhengyang chose a few days ago..."

"I can't believe it's true. I've been practicing the 'Floating Light Step' for six months and only just reached the beginner stage. This guy mastered it in a few days... Is this the difference between a genius and an ordinary person? I might as well give up..."

The crowd watching was mostly in shock, but the battle on stage continued.

Woo Zhengyang suddenly used the beginner stage of the 'Floating Light Step' to escape danger, leaving Liu Tianli utterly stunned. However, the fight was intense, and he had no time to be amazed. He quickly stepped back to dodge Woo Zhengyang's palm strike.

Woo Zhengyang was incredibly unpredictable, and without understanding the situation, Liu Tianli didn't dare to confront him directly.

In their first exchange, the lowest-ranked contestant actually forced the seventh-ranked disciple to retreat a step! Regardless of the battle's outcome, this achievement alone was impressive.

"Not bad, let's see what else you've got!" The exclamations from the audience only fueled Liu Tianli's frustration. He raised his fists and charged again.

Woo Zhengyang didn't back down, launching a flurry of eighteen palm shadows that enveloped Liu Tianli.

Their bodies intertwined, fists and palms flying.

In just a few breaths, they exchanged countless blows, yet neither landed a hit. For Woo Zhengyang, this was a victory; for Liu Tianli, it was a humiliation.

"I'd like to see how you dodge this time!"

Liu Tianli was furious! Energy swirled around his fists, creating glowing orbs that stacked upon each other, making his fists resemble two small suns. This time, Liu Tianli wasn't focused on speed but on power. He believed that if he could land a hit on Woo Zhengyang, it would cause significant damage, limiting Zhengyang's speed and leaving him with no means to counter.

With a strike from the left and right, the glowing fists encircled Woo Zhengyang, leaving him no choice but to retreat. However, Zhengyang knew that even at his peak speed, he was only on par with Liu Tianli. Retreating would be a messy affair and not the best strategy.

Instead of stepping back, Zhengyang halted his Azure Cloud Embracing Moon Palm technique and even paused his Floating Light Step, raising his palms to meet the attack head-on.

Seeing Zhengyang's decision, Liu Tianli felt a surge of excitement. Forcing Zhengyang to retreat or injuring him with the glowing fists wasn't Liu Tianli's goal. After being provoked repeatedly, only by confronting Zhengyang head-on and pushing him back could Liu Tianli regain his standing. Now, with Zhengyang choosing to meet him directly, it was the perfect opportunity.

"Let's see how your weak energy stands up to my glowing fists!"

With a fierce determination, the glow around Liu Tianli's fists intensified as they closed in on Zhengyang's palms, a cold smile flickering across Liu Tianli's face.

The crowd held their breath, captivated by the unfolding scene. Although they didn't quite understand why Woo Zhengyang was acting this way, his past feats had always defied expectations, leaving them eager for what might come next.

Just then, Woo Zhengyang did something completely unexpected—he withdrew one of his hands...