Liu Tong saw Cai Liangyi's disdainful expression and snorted, clenching his fists. He stomped his foot, and his fist cut through the air, aiming for Cai Liangyi's head.
Cai Liangyi's lips curved upwards. As he dodged Liu Tong's attack, his hand, like an eagle's claw, lunged directly for Liu Tong's neck.
Sensing danger, Liu Tong stabilized his stance, turned sideways to face Cai Liangyi, and raised his hand to block the incoming eagle claw.
They exchanged a glance. Simultaneously, both reached for their chests, and at almost the same moment, both produced a yellow talisman.
Cai Liangyi's hand, gripping the yellow talisman, tensed, and he directly shot it towards Liu Tong. Liu Tong was half a beat slower and could only use his elbow to block the incoming talisman.
Yu Daochen watched the battle between the two in the center of the martial stage. Liu Tong's strength should be enough to enter the Earthly Ranking. If it were purely about fist and foot techniques, they were indeed evenly matched. However, when it came to spells, Cai Liangyi was clearly superior.
*Bang*
The yellow talisman exploded upon hitting Liu Tong's elbow. Because it was a competition, the talisman's power was reduced to one-tenth of its original strength.
Liu Tong stumbled back a few steps. As soon as he regained his balance, Cai Liangyi seized the opportunity, lunged forward, and landed a punch on Liu Tong's chest.
Liu Tong was sent flying backward. At this rate, Liu Tong was bound to be knocked out of the ring, and Cai Liangyi could be considered victorious.
The outcome was decided. Yu Daochen sighed.
Suddenly, Cai Liangyi exerted all his strength, stomped his foot, and charged towards Liu Tong. He followed with a flying kick aimed at Liu Tong's chest.
Wen Jiao and the surrounding Daoists' expressions changed. With that kick, Liu Tong would be bedridden for at least ten to fifteen days.
Yu Daochen reacted swiftly. He stamped his foot and moved forward, pulling Liu Tong away. With his other hand, he clenched his fist and blocked Cai Liangyi's flying kick.
*Bang*
Cai Liangyi's expression shifted, and he was sent flying backward. Yu Daochen gritted his teeth, but his face remained expressionless. His arm, which had blocked Cai Liangyi's kick, throbbed with pain.
Cai Liangyi got up, his eyes wide with disbelief as he looked at Yu Daochen. The foot that had just been kicked away was throbbing with intense pain.
Everyone looked at the young man in the center of the martial stage with astonishment.
Yu Daochen was dressed simply, his face pale. A weapon over a meter long was wrapped and hung at his lower back, though its nature was unknown.
To be able to block Cai Liangyi's kick with his bare fist and not retreat a single step, instead sending Cai Liangyi flying back several meters, this person's strength was at least in the top ten of the Earthly Ranking.
On the other side of the martial stage, the elders sitting in chairs were also startled. Zhao Huan's brow furrowed even more intensely. This suddenly appearing young man could actually send Cai Liangyi flying with a single punch.
The chubby Daoist looked at Liu Tong beside him and exclaimed in surprise, "Master, I didn't expect this fellow Daoist to be so formidable."
Liu Tong nodded. He knew the young man before him was very strong, but he hadn't expected him to be *this* strong.
When did the Yanhuo Sect produce such a genius? Cai Liangyi looked at Yu Daochen, trying to recall if he had ever seen this person before.
Yu Daochen did not reply. He simply raised his hand and beckoned, signaling Cai Liangyi to attack if he dared, a look of disdain on his face.
Cai Liangyi snorted coldly, clenched his fist, and swung it at Yu Daochen.
Cai Liangyi didn't believe it. This young man before him looked no older than twenty. No matter how strong he was, he couldn't possibly have the strength of the Earthly Ranking.
Cai Liangyi's punch was incredibly fast. Just as his fist was about to land on Yu Daochen's head, Yu Daochen suddenly raised his hand and grabbed Cai Liangyi's incoming fist.
Seeing his punch so casually caught by the young man, Cai Liangyi's expression darkened. But an arrow drawn from the bowstring cannot be recalled. He reached into his chest with his other hand, pulled out a yellow talisman, condensed it, and prepared to shoot it at Yu Daochen.
Sensing this, Yu Daochen raised his leg and aimed it at Cai Liangyi's head. Seeing this, Cai Liangyi quickly threw the talisman and shielded his head.
Yu Daochen's kick landed on Cai Liangyi's elbow, and a tremendous force sent Cai Liangyi staggering backward.
Yu Daochen did not press his advantage. Instead, he slowly lowered his leg and looked at Cai Liangyi with disdain.
Cai Liangyi stabilized himself, his elbow throbbing. Without a doubt, it was already bruised.
Cai Liangyi was completely stunned. The strength of the young man before him was terrifying. In terms of sheer power, this person was at least on par with the Heavenly Ranking.
Seeing Cai Liangyi's incredulous expression, Yu Daochen showed little emotion. This was within his expectations.
Yu Daochen dared not boast about many things, but when it came to sheer strength among his peers, apart from Wang Fubao of the Northeast Chuma Xian and Wangming of the Wanfo Temple, there was truly no one stronger than him.
His combat skills and spells were taught by that guy. Back then, he had trained day and night in the deep mountains and old forests for a full year under that guy's tutelage.
Thinking of this, Yu Daochen couldn't help but shiver. The year he spent cultivating in the deep mountains and old forests was utterly miserable. That guy rarely spoke, and even asking ten questions might not elicit one answer. Coupled with the absence of anyone else, it almost drove him to depression.
"Little Daoist friend, do you dare to use a weapon and spar with me?"
Cai Liangyi stared at Yu Daochen. The young man before him possessed immense strength and seemed to be a practitioner of boxing.
Yu Daochen chuckled inwardly. Bare-handed, he wasn't afraid of you. With a weapon, would I cower from you?