Shi Kui climbed onto the stage with intense malice and killing intent, like a vengeful spirit.
His entrance was different from the others, more sinister. Raindrops landed on his bald head, flowing down his green skin.
The audience, still recovering from the Buddhist Lion's Roar attack, fell silent, watching the duel with trepidation. They feared that a mere glance from Shi Kui would provoke him to attack.
While others feared Shi Kui, Yan Shouyi did not.
He stood tall, appraising Shi Kui in the pouring rain.
This guy… was unusually monstrous.
The color of his skin indicated Shi Kui's body was different from that of ordinary people, suggesting either extreme physical defense or terrifying, superhuman strength.
Shi Kui's earlier use of the Buddhist Lion's Roar also revealed that his abilities extended beyond bare-handed combat.
He was a worthy opponent.
Yan Shouyi tightened his grip on his Zanpakuto, his demeanor becoming serious.
This arena battle was a fight to the death, a rule Yan Shouyi himself had set with the intention of killing Wu Tianfeng and bringing the Crimson Flower Society to heel.
Consequently, Shi Kui was justified in killing him.
Fortunately, Yan Shouyi harbored his own killing intent towards Shi Kui. Though Shi Kui's killing intent and malevolent aura were far less potent than General Qing Jiang's, he had likely taken thousands of lives.
Only an organization like the Crimson Flower Society would spare someone like Shi Kui.
"You! …How do you wish to die?"
Shi Kui ascended the stage, his gaze burning as he stared at Yan Shouyi.
Yan Shouyi smiled and replied, "I wish to eradicate all injustice in the world. Once peace is established, I will grow old with the one I love, and then naturally pass away in the care of my descendants."
Shi Kui paused, seemingly surprised by such a serious answer. Others would have likely cursed him and attacked immediately.
Regaining his composure, Shi Kui laughed, "Interesting… Haha, interesting… I like… killing people like you!"
With that, Shi Kui suddenly vanished from his spot!
The next moment, Shi Kui appeared before Yan Shouyi!
The spectators below gasped; they hadn't seen Shi Kui's movement at all.
The live broadcast only showed a blur of afterimages.
"Die!"
Shi Kui threw a punch, aiming directly at Yan Shouyi's face.
Yan Shouyi remained motionless, neither dodging nor blocking.
But the instant Shi Kui's fist touched Yan Shouyi's nose, a golden light erupted around Yan Shouyi, and he instantly disappeared!
The Vertical Golden Light technique!
Shi Kui's punch missed. The unstoppable force of his momentum sent him hurtling towards the ground!
With a resounding "boom," the stage instantly cracked, the entire platform shook, and then it collapsed.
"Such terrifying power!"
Wang Jiwang's face was grim. "That punch could probably bring down a small building."
"Not only strength, but his speed is also top-notch," Luo Ning said in a deep voice. "Even after another three years of refining zombies, their physical toughness would likely only match this demonic monk."
In just one punch, Shi Kui had redefined their understanding of him.
His body was a killing machine!
Both his speed and strength had reached their peak.
"Brother Yan is not bad either!" Long Feicheng couldn't stand by and let them praise the opponent. "Brother Yan isn't afraid of that demonic monk at all!"
Indeed, while Shi Kui's speed was fast, Yan Shouyi was not slow.
At this moment, Yan Shouyi appeared on the other side of the stage.
Shi Kui looked up, a sinister smile curling on his lips, and charged at Yan Shouyi again!
For a time, only two shadows could be seen on the stage, one chasing the other.
Yan Shouyi still hadn't attacked, continuously dodging. Shi Kui, however, was not annoyed, relentlessly pursuing, like a hunter stalking prey.
Shi Kui's eyes gleamed with a bloody light; he craved blood. Thus, he eagerly anticipated the moment he would catch Yan Shouyi, snap his neck, or even drink his blood.
[Wind Walker: The demonic monk's speed is very fast, but fortunately, Yan Shouyi's speed is not inferior.]
[Clear Moon, Cool Breeze: Why does Yan Shouyi keep dodging and not attack? Is he afraid of contact with the demonic monk?]
[Daoist of Wind and Dust: He's probably testing the waters… However, given the demonic monk's terrifying strength, it's wise to avoid his direct assault.]
The viewers in the comment section began analyzing the fight, unanimously believing that Shi Kui's power was overwhelming and Yan Shouyi should avoid direct confrontation, using his speed advantage to find an opening.
However, this consensus was somewhat unsatisfactory. In their minds, Yan Shouyi was supposed to be incredibly powerful, not someone who had to hide and dodge when facing a demonic monk. It would have been ideal if Yan Shouyi could have crushed Shi Kui with his most dominant strength.
Watching Yan Shouyi continuously evade on stage, Wu Tianfeng couldn't help but sneer:
"Shi Kui is a beast who eats raw meat and drinks blood. He was imprisoned beneath the Octagonal Well for ten years without tasting blood. He is currently at his most famished… Yan Shouyi, let's see how long you can keep dodging!"
As he spoke, a thunderous roar suddenly erupted from the stage!
BANG—
A shockwave surged forward, kicking up debris from the ground, forcing everyone to instinctively duck and cover their heads!
Wu Tianfeng stumbled back two steps, shielding his face with his arm, then quickly peeked through his fingers.
On the stage, Yan Shouyi and Shi Kui were locked in a fist-to-fist stance!
Yan Shouyi hadn't fled?!
He had traded blows with Shi Kui using his fists?!
Not with weapons, but with fists?!
In an instant, a multitude of thoughts flashed through Wu Tianfeng's mind, each one leaving him stunned.
"The demonic monk has cultivated the Golden Body of Buddhism," Monk Miaoji stated gravely.
Weng Qianxiang asked confusedly, "Golden Body? Why does his body look green?"
"He clearly practiced it incorrectly," the Dog Taoist commented.
Monk Miaoji nodded. "He did practice it incorrectly. His Golden Body likely has some drawbacks, but it doesn't seem significantly weaker than a normal Buddhist Golden Body."
The Buddhist Golden Body was a defensive martial art of Buddhism, granting the practitioner's body invincibility, akin to a Vajra, once mastered.
Monk Miaoji knew the Buddhist Golden Body; when he displayed it, his skin would glow with golden light, resembling a gilded Arhat.
However, Shi Kui's skin was green, similar to bronze.
The Dog Taoist narrowed his eyes. "Shouyi was testing Shi Kui's speed just now. Now he's about to test his strength."
While Shi Kui's physique was strong, Yan Shouyi was not weak either. After all, he was the Heavenly Fiend Corpse Puppet!
The Heavenly Fiend Corpse Puppet was immune to blades and arrows, impervious to water and fire!
Dealing with a demonic monk was not a difficult task!
Seeing Yan Shouyi meet his punch bare-handed, Shi Kui's expression shifted from surprise to elation!
"Come, let's fight to our heart's content! I'm going to beat you into a pulp, flatten you like a pancake!" Shi Kui roared with laughter. "It's been a long time since I've encountered someone this durable! I want to fight to my heart's content!! Hahahaha!"