C546 You Guys Hurry up and Come!

"When you talk about others being shameless, did you think about that when you ran away from me? How far do you think your path in martial arts will take you?"

Hearing Woo Zhengyang's blunt reprimand of Yann Xinjue, Yu Wenqing seized the opportunity to chime in. He believed he had the most authority on the matter because Woo Zhengyang had run away from him too.

Woo Zhengyang glanced at him and said irritably, "Why can't you understand plain language? I just told you, I simply didn't want to waste my energy on you."

"If others don't dare to fight you, it's because they lack courage. But if you don't dare to fight me, it's because you don't want to waste energy? You're not just arrogant; you've got some nerve," Yu Wenqing continued to mock.

"Ha! That's right, this guy really knows how to talk himself up! And honestly, he's not the sharpest tool in the shed! Even if he could fly away, it wouldn't help him now that we're this close," Yann Xinjue finally dared to speak up again.

"Talk himself up? Not the sharpest? You're the one who's clueless, you fool. Haven't you noticed I never intended to run? I'm right here waiting for you. Do you really think you're so clever that you made me forget to escape?"

At this point, Woo Zhengyang shook his head and said with a sudden realization, "Oh, right, I shouldn't call you a fool. You're not even worthy of that."

After speaking, Woo Zhengyang pointed at Yu Wenqing and said, "He's qualified, though."

The last time Woo Zhengyang had harsh words for someone, it was directed at Wong Jinghai and others from the Fallen Sun Sect. These were either Sect Masters or esteemed elders. Although their skills weren't much higher than Yann Xinjue and his group, their status was incredibly high. That's why Woo Zhengyang made such remarks.

Yann Xinjue and his companions were unaware of this. Being called fools by Woo Zhengyang was already infuriating enough, but to hear that they weren't even worthy of being called fools was downright insulting!

"Woo Zhengyang, are you having a last hurrah before your end?"

Even though Yu Wenqing was deemed qualified, he couldn't feel happy about it. No one would be pleased to be considered worthy of being called a fool. As a disciple of the Heavenly Mirror Pavilion, he had never been humiliated like this before.

"I don't want to waste time, but seeing you all creeping closer, afraid I'll notice, makes me anxious too. Don't worry, I won't move. Just come on over!"

"Don't fall for it. He's probably planning to break through. Stay alert, everyone!" Yu Wenqing warned.

This made the group approach even more cautiously.

For an ordinary practitioner, surrounding and attacking quickly would be the best strategy to avoid complications. But Woo Zhengyang was no ordinary person in their eyes. With his ability to fly with a sword, his Innate Spirit Body, his mysterious sword skills, and a strange combat technique, he was anything but typical.

So, aside from Yu Wenqing, the others were really hesitant to face Woo Zhengyang. They were even more cautious about letting him launch a deadly strike from their direction.

"You all..."

Seeing everyone become even more cautious, Woo Zhengyang was frustrated. He turned to Yu Wenqing and said, "Aren't you supposed to be brave? Why aren't you coming over?"

"Stop trying to trick us. I'm not falling for it. This time, we're not rushing. We're going to make sure we capture you securely."

The more Woo Zhengyang urged, the more suspicious Yu Wenqing became, unwilling to rush in.

"What a waste of time!"

Woo Zhengyang shook his head, sat down cross-legged, and ignored the group.

"He's just putting on a show. Don't fall for it. Be extra careful when he makes a move," Yann Xinjue warned.

Woo Zhengyang simply closed his eyes.

After a few minutes, Yu Wenqing and the others finally got within a few yards of Woo Zhengyang, who remained seated and unmoving.

"Woo Zhengyang, what kind of trick are you playing? Why aren't you running?"

Even as he found himself surrounded, Woo Zhengyang didn't react, leaving Yu Wenqing puzzled.

"What trick? I never planned on running! Do you really think I need to run from the likes of you?" Woo Zhengyang glanced at the five of them.

"Such arrogance! Do you think just because you handled five from the Moon Light Martial Mansion, you can handle us?"

"I think this guy knows he's done for and wants to hold onto his arrogant reputation until the end. If he can take on five of us at once, he'd be a legend," Yann Xinjue sneered.

"Taking on five at once? I'm definitely not a match for all of you," Woo Zhengyang admitted. "You're right; I easily defeated Sun Siyu because my Profound Heaven Fire Power naturally counteracts her Moonlight Poison. If it were any other late Inner Stage fighter, I might not have won, let alone against you two at the peak of the Inner Stage and this Tendon Bone Stage fighter," he said, pointing to Yann Xinjue, Fong Zhiyuan, and Yu Wenqing.

"So that's how it is! Why drop the act now? Do you think telling the truth will earn you a way out?" Yann Xinjue was taken aback, puzzled by Woo Zhengyang's sudden honesty.

"Facts are facts. I never deny them. What's wrong with speaking the truth? As for a way out, I know you won't offer one, and I don't need it. It's you who should be looking for a way out!"

"Interesting, truly interesting! I thought you had changed, but you're still as arrogant as ever. We need a way out? Just you?" Yann Xinjue chuckled.

"Enough! Who knows what this kid is planning. Let's take him down first!" Yu Wenqing said, moving in again. Yann Xinjue, Fong Zhiyuan, and the others tightened their grips on their weapons, ready to counter Woo Zhengyang's attack.

As the group drew closer, Woo Zhengyang seemed oblivious, still sitting cross-legged. When they were just about ten feet away, Yann Xinjue couldn't help but ask, "Woo Zhengyang, what are you up to?"

"What could I be up to? Just waiting for you all to hurry up so we can settle this! But you're taking forever, and the ocean's about to flood this place!" Woo Zhengyang pointed irritably at the distant water.

By now, the sea was nearly level with the eaves of the ocean palace.

"Settle us all? Just you?"

"I said it, I'm not your match! But... I'm not alone!"

With that, a flash of white light appeared before Woo Zhengyang, revealing four graceful figures. They were stunning, with black hair, dark brows, and red lips, each holding a long sword pointed at Yu Wenqing and his group, protecting Woo Zhengyang and a little girl who had somehow appeared in his arms.

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