Qi Mu, having roamed the martial world for many years, naturally understood their treachery. After all, Master Zhao had spent half his life cultivating the Fire Cloud Spell, only reaching the seventh level, while Chu Yang had been practicing for only a short while. They guessed that if Chu Yang could even reach the second level, that would be quite impressive.
This was the first point.
The second point was that even if Chu Yang’s martial arts were strong, they could wear him down with their wheel strategy.
Qi Mu tightly gripped his large blade, wishing he could immediately step forward and slay them all.
Master Zhao, of course, had thought of this and was about to intervene to block the scheme, but just then, Chu Yang raised his chin and smiled. "Alright, so it’s just you five, huh?"
The female sect leader felt uneasy at how readily he agreed. After all, Chu Yang’s reputation as a martial arts fanatic was well-known in the martial world. Yet, under the moonlight, the young man before her appeared no older than seventeen or eighteen, still youthful and unseasoned. Despite his deep internal power, he lacked practical combat experience. He was just a reckless, good-for-nothing boy who had no place in their calculations.
The female sect leader said, "Alright, it will be the five of us to face you. According to martial world rules, we’ll sign a life-and-death contract. Whether you lose an arm, a leg, or your life, we bear no responsibility, and no retaliation is allowed after the fact."
Chu Yang raised his brows, his eyes gleaming with excitement, as if eager to fight. "Sounds good to me!" He quickly signed the life-and-death contract, his name flowing elegantly across the page.
Master Zhao, somewhat concerned, said, "Fourth Young Master, you... please don’t act impulsively. How about I send for the Ninth Princess?"
"Sure, let Sixth Sister come and watch my fighting style!" Chu Yang clenched his fist.
"..." Master Zhao had actually meant to call Nanli to stabilize the situation and help them realize they were facing someone formidable. Still stunned, Qi Mu had already used a Whisper Talisman to send a message.
Upon hearing that there was a good show to watch, Nanli and Ye Siheng hurriedly had Rainbow prepare cakes and fruit. They arrived at the plaza, directing the Flame Sect disciples to bring tables and chairs.
Nanli set out the cakes and fruit, glancing at the martial world people who had been shouting for a fight. "Don’t just stand there. Who’s first?"
Ye Siheng had already moved a chair for her and was standing with a handsome yet indifferent look in his eyes. "You’re not thinking of ganging up on Fourth Brother, are you?"
The Sea Sand Gang leader froze. He had indeed thought about this, because the life-and-death contract didn’t specify whether the fight would be one-on-one or group combat.
Moreover, why had the Ninth Prince and his wife arrived so quickly? Weren’t they supposed to be far away in the capital?
The Sea Sand Gang leader smiled awkwardly and bowed. "A misunderstanding! Just a misunderstanding! We were simply visiting Master Zhao, not intending to engage in a fight."
Upon seeing the Ninth Prince and his wife, they realized it was a life-or-death situation—no one would dare to attack now.
Nanli cast a few Talisman spells, forming a magical formation that blocked anyone from leaving the Flame Sect.
Her smile was chilling. "We’ve traveled all this way using a Transfer Talisman just to see how martial world people fight. Now you want to leave? Do you think we’re some kind of joke?"
Ye Siheng sighed. "Actually, we didn’t come just to watch the fight. Fourth Brother has already signed the life-and-death contract, so this battle is inevitable. My wife is afraid that Fourth Brother will be maimed, so we came to keep an eye on things and ensure timely rescue if necessary."
Nanli nodded quickly. "Exactly, exactly. Don’t worry about us, we won’t interfere or take revenge afterward."
The Sea Sand Gang leader and the other four leaders were now stuck. After discussing with the other gang leaders, they decided that, although the Ninth Prince and his wife said they wouldn’t interfere, they still needed to avoid injuring Chu Yang.
The first to step forward was the Sea Sand Gang leader. He usually wielded a blade, but worried that a weapon might hurt Chu Yang, he chose to fight unarmed.
With his internal strength, a single punch to knock Chu Yang out would settle everything.
"The Fourth Young Master can use weapons," the Sea Sand Gang leader offered.
Chu Yang adjusted his sleeves and said, "You don’t need to, and neither do I. Let’s avoid any rumors that I bullied you and that my victory wasn’t honorable."
"Such arrogance!" The Sea Sand Gang leader was enraged by Chu Yang’s words. He couldn’t care less about the Ninth Prince and Princess being present now. He just wanted to teach this young man a lesson and make him understand that the martial world wasn’t a place for pampered young masters.
When they attacked, they aimed for deadly strikes.
The Sea Sand Gang leader’s opening move was a lethal one, targeting Chu Yang’s vital points.
The female sect leader’s vision darkened, her voice trembling. "That fat man is attacking with everything! If he kills Chu Yang, we’re all dead here!"
But in the blink of an eye, Chu Yang executed a technique that redirected the Sea Sand Gang leader’s force. Not only did he deflect the attack, but with a single punch to the Sea Sand Gang leader’s Dantian, he sent him flying.
The Sea Sand Gang leader’s face changed as his powerful body was sent flying. Chu Yang, like a ghost, moved swiftly in the air and kicked him even farther, sending him crashing into a fake mountain.
Everyone was stunned and rushed over to check the Sea Sand Gang leader’s condition. Upon seeing him, their faces went pale.
With just one punch and one kick, not only had Chu Yang destroyed the Sea Sand Gang leader’s Dantian, but he had shattered his bones completely!
In other words, even if healed, the Sea Sand Gang leader would remain a cripple.
The female sect leader’s eyes widened in fear. The young man before her not only had deeper internal power than they expected, but also knew how to target the body’s meridians!
"You... you’re so ruthless!" she accused. "We had no intention of killing you!"
Chu Yang smiled coldly, his voice filled with menace. "Since it’s a life-and-death battle, why hold back? If you harm me or kill me today, I won’t say a word!"
These gangs had been bullying the surrounding people for a long time. Their influence was vast, and they were in collusion with the authorities. The common folk feared retaliation and never dared to report them. If it weren’t for the Flame Sect, the people would have suffered even more.
The disaster had just passed, and Chu Yang had been thinking of how to approach the Ninth Prince and eliminate these gangs. But now, they had come knocking on his door, presenting him with an opportunity he wouldn’t let slip.
His eyes flashed with killing intent, and his demeanor had completely changed. The female sect leader and the others trembled, no longer daring to continue the fight.
The female sect leader finally said, "I... surrender!"
Without needing the Ninth Prince and Princess’s help, none of them were a match for Chu Yang.
She wanted to save her life.
The other three gang leaders followed her lead and surrendered.
Chu Yang had gauged their strength and immediately declared, "Either all of you come together, or end it here by your own hands."
The female sect leader and the others broke out in cold sweat, but they could only suppress their anger.
This boy was too arrogant!