Chapter 488: So That Was It (Two-in-One)

"Come, I will satisfy your request."

Looking at the youth beckoning to him on the stage, Yuwen Tianye, who had been filled with fierce fighting spirit, instead calmed down at this moment.

He glanced at Ying Tengjiao, who had been casually tossed off the stage and thrown to the ground, and was being avoided by the crowd as if he were a plague god, then turned his head to look at Ren Yidao, revealing a satisfied smile.

"You are perhaps even more powerful than I imagined, hehe."

He was very happy.

Yuwen Tianye had already determined that Ren Yidao was his Destined Person, and regarded him as something already in his pocket.

The stronger Ren Yidao was now, the more he would gain in the future when he seized his destiny!

"And this time will not be long." Yuwen Tianye chuckled softly in his heart, leaped onto the stage in one step, and stood before his nemesis.

During the battle between Ren Yidao and Ying Tengjiao just now, he had already determined one fact: unless he used forbidden methods, he had no way to defeat Ren Yidao at this moment.

Although this was something he was very unwilling to admit, he would not ignore the facts to deceive himself.

Yuwen Tianye wanted to clearly recognize how large the gap was between himself and Ren Yidao at this moment.

Only by recognizing the gap could he stimulate greater motivation.

"Fellow Daoist Yuwen, one last question, do you have any requirements?"

"Do not hold back! Let me see the gap between us!"

Ren Yidao blinked, and with a thoughtful look, he said "oh."

"Oh—so, you need me to help you recognize the facts, is that it?"

"That's right!"

"Then..." Ren Yidao looked at the excited Yuwen Tianye opposite him, and confirmed again with some uncertainty, "Just beating you up will suffice?"

Why don't you make a few more requests?

Otherwise, I feel like I'm not taking this money with peace of mind!

Seriously, Huhu is now a bit suspicious of whether the competition I'm participating in is a proper one.

How did a Zhou Ke'er just appear, and now here comes a masochist?

"..."

Yuwen Tianye fell silent.

Although that was indeed the situation and the circumstances, some things were only meant to be understood in his own heart; once spoken from the other person's mouth, it always felt strange.

Why did these words sound so awkward?

It made it seem as if I, the dignified Nine Princes of the Yuwen Family, came here specifically to get beaten up...

But he had no way to refute it.

Because the fact was, damn it, that was exactly the situation!

"Hoo... enough talk!" After holding back his frustration for a breath, Yuwen Tianye adjusted his mindset and quickly calmed down, "Let us just fight!"

"Fine, fine, fine, whatever you want, since you're the one paying, you call the shots." Ren Yidao had always been indifferent.

Anyway, he was just the one doing the hitting, not the one getting hit; in short, satisfying the patron's needs was all that mattered.

"Then... shall we begin?"

As Ren Yidao's relaxed voice fell, the Yuwen Tianye before his eyes vanished.

Fast.

Yuwen Tianye erupted with astonishing speed at this moment; he was clearly only at the Spirit Transformation realm, but at this moment, his speed approached the speed Ying Tengjiao had reached when using Dipper Star Qi Transformation Wings.

And most importantly, he was not deliberately showing off, but completely focused on actual combat, rapidly closing the distance between himself and Ren Yidao.

He had seen very clearly from under the stage just now that the biggest problem Ying Tengjiao made was not engaging Ren Yidao in close-quarters combat at the very first moment.

Because of his carelessness, he gave up close-quarters combat with Ren Yidao and allowed his Dao God room to be deployed.

This was a very idiotic move.

Everyone in the world knew that the foundation of the Divine Path Sect was the Dao God.

The strongest point of their disciples must be their Dao God.

Furthermore, Yuwen Tianye had not been idle these past few days; he had long since conducted a very detailed investigation into Ren Yidao.

Ren Yidao came from Luoyue Peak of the Divine Path Sect, not Tuling Peak, which specialized in physical strength!

But this did not make Yuwen Tianye take things for granted.

Because not only had he found records of Ren Yidao in the Beiming Divine Continent, he had even seen some news from the Eastern Wasteland.

There were some fragmented pieces of evidence showing that Ren Yidao's physical strength might be equally formidable.

But regardless, compared to Ren Yidao's powerful Dao God, his physical body would definitely be a weak point.

Moreover, Yuwen Tianye trusted his own judgment.

His pair of Double Pupil could see more than ordinary people.

The power of the Double Pupil naturally did not consist only of seeing far; that was merely the most basic, most fundamental side effect.

Although his development of the Double Pupil was not yet thorough, as he developed it step by step, his eyes had long since seen through illusions and perceived the finest details.

One of its functions could already play a huge role in battle.

Insight into Vital Points!

No matter who it was, as long as he took a glance, he could accurately find the location of the opponent's weak point or vital spot in a very short time.

And although Ren Yidao hid it very well, his weak point had also been seen through by Yuwen Tianye.

The weakest point in his entire body's defense was in the middle of his lower back!

No matter what one's strength was, as long as a vital point was attacked, one's Qi would certainly be thrown into chaos, and he intended to seize this momentary opportunity.

Yuwen Tianye was currently sparing no effort to burn his Dharma Power and life force, all to erupt with the most powerful speed in an instant and catch him off guard.

In just a single moment, he had already successfully circled behind his opponent.

At this moment, Ren Yidao had only just reacted and was slowly turning his head.

"It's too late!"

Whoosh—

Getting behind him was not the end; the real key was how to break through Ren Yidao's defense.

Of course, regarding this point, Yuwen Tianye had long been prepared.

The Double Pupil merged into one within his eye sockets, and a Bone Blade appeared in his hand, which he thrust with force toward the small of Ren Yidao's back.

The moment that seemingly unremarkable Bone Blade appeared, Gongye Dachang's expression changed.

"This insidious magic treasure again! Truly as insane as ever! To actually refine an ancestor's finger bone into such an insidious magic treasure."

The bone of a previous Divine Emperor, refined with the living souls and flesh of thousands of Believers, placed on a divine altar to be worshipped by hundreds of millions of subjects for a century, and finally taken down to be coated with the Poison of the Gu King.

Yet, such an evil magic treasure was considered a rare and noble divine object in the eyes of the people of the Southern Border Divine Dynasty.

"Southern Border Divine Dynasty, they call themselves Divine Emperors, but in reality, they are nothing more than a group of evil spirits sitting on divine thrones..."

But in the instant before anyone else had reacted, he, this Asking Dao powerhouse, had already analyzed the situation to come.

Yuwen Tianye's judgment was correct; if this Bone Blade could truly pierce into Ren Yidao's body, he would inevitably suffer heavy injuries.

But the prerequisite...

Is that it can actually pierce in.

Clang!!!

In Yuwen Tianye's bewildered gaze, the Bone Blade was blocked by a Phantom Fox Tail that appeared out of thin air; the hair, which should have been soft, erupted with a metallic clang upon contact with the blade, preventing it from advancing even a fraction further.

"Impossible, what is this!!?"

The God Emperor Bone Blade is specialized in breaking spiritual bodies and phantoms; it should be the nemesis of Dao God-type techniques!

How could he possibly block it!?

And just at the moment Yuwen Tianye hesitated, Ren Yidao, who had not reacted before, turned his head, revealing half a smiling face.

"So, is this your limit?"

The youth's tone was as melodic as before, completely devoid of the panic of someone who had just escaped death, as if he were just chatting with him, "Then, now it's my turn."

"You!"

Yuwen Tianye was stunned for a moment, then immediately reacted and hurriedly tried to stop him, "Wait a moment! Don't use an Illu... sion Technique."

By the time he finished saying the last word, he found himself appearing once again in front of the Daoist Temple.

"..."

"Ren Yidao!"

Yuwen Tianye jumped onto the steps in a fit of pique, kicked open the gate, rushed into the Daoist Temple, and roared:

"Fight me fair and square!!!"

In the courtyard of the empty Daoist Temple, Ren Yidao sat leisurely on the divine altar, unbothered by the four-eyed youth rushing over.

"Why are you shouting so loudly? Am I not fighting you fair and square right now? Who says an Illusion Technique doesn't count as a frontal attack?"

Yuwen Tianye wanted to argue, but was directly gripped in the palm of a large hand.

A tall Divine Statue with an indiscernible face appeared silently behind him, holding Yuwen Tianye as it walked to the divine altar and knelt down.

The youth sat lazily on the divine altar, while the Divine Statue knelt respectfully below the altar, holding its hands up.

Ren Yidao raised his eyes to look at Yuwen Tianye, who was gripped in the Divine Statue's palm, and shook his head, saying: "Besides, weren't you just preparing to backstab me? Is that a frontal attack? Why are you all so double-standard?"

Are you all Western media?

How are you so skilled at playing the double-standard game?

"But your strength is greater; you should have the pride of a powerhouse!" Yuwen Tianye retorted while struggling to focus his Double Pupil, attempting to see through the illusion before him as he had before.

But this time, he failed.

No matter what he did, the scene before him would not change at all, just like reality.

"Bullshit."

Because he was in an illusion and did not need to worry about the gaze of the outside world, Ren Yidao's posture was even more casual as he casually complained.

"Do you all have something wrong with your brains, one by one? What is there to be proud of?"

"Was that Ying Tengjiao proud enough? How is he now?"

In Ren Yidao's view, a powerhouse can be proud; there is nothing wrong with that.

But the prerequisite is that you can be one hundred percent certain that you won't flip your car.

Otherwise, all arrogance will turn into tears later on.

Hmm, just like that certain Ying person who flipped his car spectacularly.

"I laugh at that Jing person for his lack of schemes, the Sword person for his lack of wisdom, and the old thief Sikong is nothing but a corpse in a... *cough cough! *" Ren Yidao coughed twice with a guilty conscience; how did he almost blurt out his inner thoughts?

This is not good, not good.

Still too incautious.

"Alright, no more sharp critiques; I'll send you out first." Ren Yidao stood up and waved enthusiastically at Yuwen Tianye, "This year's bout is considered over, ha. After this, it'll be next year's business; don't come bother me during this time, okay!"

"Wait a moment!"

Yuwen Tianye struggled with all his might, attempting to escape from the Divine Statue's palm.

It cannot end like this!

"Not waiting~"

After Ren Yidao turned and left, the entire illusion began to tremble slightly; blue bricks shattered, buildings collapsed, a scene of destruction.

At the final moment, Yuwen Tianye seemed to suddenly realize something, and an image flashed through his mind.

It was the expression Ren Yidao had when he agreed to his request.

Surprise mixed with a touch of joy, unexpectedness accompanied by a sliver of delight...

Could it be that this is how it is!?

"I'll pay more!"

In an instant, the entire illusion that was about to shatter suddenly froze, and that back that had been gradually moving away stopped.

"What did you say?"

Ren Yidao turned his head and blinked.

Hm?

Friend... no, this handsome young man, what did you just say?

Seeing this expression and reaction from him, the guess in Yuwen Tianye's Heart Star became even more certain, and he shouted at the top of his lungs:

"I said I'll pay more!!!"

Whoosh.

Before Yuwen Tianye could even react, the shackles on his body loosened directly, and the Divine Statue respectfully sent him onto the divine platform.

"Ahem, this matter isn't entirely impossible to discuss." Ren Yidao, who had been ignoring him before, was now so enthusiastic it felt unreal.

"Come, come, come, Fellow Daoist Yuwen, sit here. Tell me in detail, how much are you prepared to add? How do you intend to add it?"

As long as the money is sufficient.

Whatever way you want to play, Huhu can accompany you!

At this moment, feeling Ren Yidao's unprecedented enthusiasm, Yuwen Tianye felt it was somewhat unreal.

"..."

So, the reason he agreed to fight me earlier wasn't because he sensed my fighting spirit.

It was because of that condition I proposed!?

After Yuwen Tianye failed in his sneak attack and was blocked by Ren Yidao, he stood stiffly on the spot, motionless; anyone with a discerning eye could see he had fallen into an Illusion Technique.

"Your Highness..." Zang Zhenyu looked at Yuwen Tianye, whose eyes were vacant, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

He had always opposed Yuwen Tianye's persistence.

Even if you are a Destined Person, with your current strength, how can you possibly contend with him?

It is nothing more than bringing humiliation upon yourself.

"I hope this failure won't leave a Heart Demon for His Highness..." No matter how confident Yuwen Tianye appeared or how lightly he took victory or defeat, failure would always leave a trace, lurking in the depths of the heart.

"If His Highness is soundly defeated... then I can only wait for my chance to strike and defeat him severely; perhaps that might lessen the impact."

Just as Zang Zhenyu was silently thinking about how to humiliate Ren Yidao, he felt a sharp gaze piercing him from behind.

He knew without turning around that it came from that mysterious woman who had a close friendship with Ren Yidao.

A Formless with no weak strength, yet for some reason, not a single trace of her past could be found.

Hmph, I'll properly learn her skills later.

And while Zang Zhenyu was contemplating the next steps, Yuwen Tianye on the arena moved and regained his senses.

"Your Highness, do not be discouraged, the gap between you two is... hm?" Zang Zhenyu had wanted to quickly offer a few words of comfort, but he discovered that his Highness's expression seemed wrong.

In Yuwen Tianye's four pupils, there was no remorse, no anger, but rather... confusion.

He raised his hand to scratch his head, looking at Ren Yidao with a completely bewildered face.

"Those were... real?"

"Mm, they were all real, about five percent of my strength."

"I see..."

He looked just like an unintelligent child who had encountered something he could not understand.

Zang Zhenyu looked at Yuwen Tianye's bewildered appearance, feeling a sense of unease in his heart.

Wait!!!?

What did you do to my Highness in the illusion!!!?