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Xiao Wu charged in first, forcing Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai to follow suit.
Xu Yunhan himself faced Xiao Wu, while his two clones dealt with Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing.
Xiao Wu was serious—she had been itching to spar with Xu Yunhan.
Zhu Zhuqing was serious—she wanted to improve quickly, to catch up to Xu Yunhan.
Dai Mubai was serious—he hated Xu Yunhan to the core and refused to surrender, even if it meant getting beaten repeatedly.
Tang San used his Purple Demon Eyes to observe, but he couldn't distinguish between Xu Yunhan's clones and his real body.
This time, Xu Yunhan didn't suppress him with gravity, allowing Tang San to use his Blue Silver Grass to support Xiao Wu and the others.
"Yunhan, I've wanted to fight you for a while. Even though you're strong, I can't help but try."
Xiao Wu grinned at him.
"I can suppress my cultivation to the Great Spirit Master level for a fair fight," Xu Yunhan offered.
Xiao Wu blinked. "You mean it?"
A fair battle was much better than a one-sided beatdown.
She began circling Xu Yunhan, then suddenly lunged.
"Waist Bow!"
Her leg struck Xu Yunhan's right arm, but he grabbed her ankle mid-kick and flung her away.
Xiao Wu flipped midair, landing gracefully.
She stared at him. "No way… Your physical strength is this high?"
She could tell he hadn't used spirit power—just raw physical defense.
Xu Yunhan smirked but said nothing.
"Monster!"
Xiao Wu attacked again.
Meanwhile—
Zhu Zhuqing clashed with one of Xu Yunhan's clones, unaware it wasn't the real one. She fought as if it were.
The clone also suppressed its cultivation, giving Zhu Zhuqing a proper training match. She felt a flicker of gratitude.
Dai Mubai, however, was not so lucky.
Xu Yunhan's clone suddenly accelerated, smacking Dai Mubai away in one strike.
He flew over ten meters, crashing hard onto the ground.
Xu Yunhan hadn't gone all out, but the pain and humiliation were enough to make Dai Mubai seethe.
"Damn it!"
He cursed internally but had no choice—if he wasn't knocked out, he had to keep fighting.
Which meant more beatings.
"Dai the Second's getting wrecked!"
Ma Hongjun winced, recalling his own painful sparring sessions with Xu Yunhan.
Ning Rongrong tilted her head. "The Yunhan fighting Xiao Wu and Zhuqing seems to be holding back, but the one against Dai Mubai isn't?"
Ma Hongjun snorted. "Boss is playing favorites!"
Horny bastard, he added mentally.
Tang San was busy trying to assist, but every Blue Silver Grass vine he sent toward Xu Yunhan was instantly crushed by gravity.
The clones could use all of Xu Yunhan's skills except for White Tiger Clones—and they, too, could activate them instantly.
There was simply no way to counter him.
Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing were locked in heated battles, while Dai Mubai endured a one-sided pummeling.
After five consecutive hits, bruised and mentally exhausted, Dai Mubai decided to take a breather before the next round.
Seeing him down, Xu Yunhan's clone shifted targets—charging straight at Tang San.
"Ma Hongjun, go!"
Tang San shouted.
"Ugh!"
Grumbling, Ma Hongjun stepped in.
Guess I'm getting beat up too.
"Boss, go easy on me!"
He didn't even bother using spirit skills—he'd already accepted his fate.
Bam!
The clone punched Ma Hongjun, sending him flying—right toward Dai Mubai.
"Ahh!"
"Oof!"
Two screams echoed—Ma Hongjun's, and Dai Mubai's as he was squashed under the impact.
"Huh?"
Ma Hongjun realized he wasn't hurt—Boss went easy on me!
"Dai the Second, you okay?"
He peered down at Dai Mubai beneath him, feigning concern.
"Get off!"
Dai Mubai's eyes were bloodshot with rage.
"Pure accident, I swear!"
Ma Hongjun reluctantly stood, then turned to watch Tang San's battle with the clone.
Tang San relied on his Purple Demon Eyes, Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, and Mysterious Jade Hands to barely keep up.
Of course, the clone wasn't going all out—it was just toying with him.
Back with Xiao Wu—
Unable to break Xu Yunhan's defense, she switched tactics.
Finally, she saw an opening.
"Charm!"
Her second spirit skill—meant to daze Xu Yunhan, leaving him vulnerable.
Xu Yunhan, ever cunning, let the skill "hit" him.
Even charmed, his immense mental strength kept him fully aware.
But Xiao Wu thought she'd succeeded. She lunged with another Waist Bow—
Only for Xu Yunhan to sidestep and catch her in his arms.
Then—he kissed her.
Xiao Wu's mind went blank!
Was this intentional? Or had her Charm backfired?
Either way, she'd brought this on herself.
Thankfully, Xu Yunhan's broad frame shielded her from view—no one noticed.
Snapping back to reality, Xiao Wu kicked him away in a fluster.
Wait—he actually let go?
She blinked. He must've been charmed after all. Note to self: be careful with Charm!
Glancing around, she confirmed no one had seen—even Tang San was busy fighting the clone. She exhaled in relief.
Unconsciously, she licked her lips.
It hadn't been unpleasant—in fact, it tasted sweet.
Her first kiss, which she'd imagined giving to Tang San, had been stolen by Xu Yunhan. Her emotions were a tangled mess.
"Hm?"
Xu Yunhan rubbed his head, playing dumb. "Careless of me—I actually got charmed."
Xiao Wu glared, whispering fiercely, "That was an accident. Don't you dare tell anyone!"
Xu Yunhan smirked.
Her face burned. Wait—was he faking it?!
"You—this isn't over!"
The fight resumed.
Zhu Zhuqing's battle with the clone was straightforward but intense.
She fought earnestly, while the clone meticulously guided her movements.
Ma Hongjun, Dai Mubai, Ning Rongrong, and Yu Xiaogang were all focused on Tang San's struggle against the other clone.
"Tang San's techniques are strange, but he's definitely strong," Ning Rongrong mused, already considering how to recruit him for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.
Yu Xiaogang, meanwhile, wondered: If Tang San used the Clear Sky Hammer, could he win?
Unlikely. The two-rank gap was too vast—unless Tang San were a Spirit Elder.
Tang San fought bitterly, sensing Xu Yunhan was dragging this out to humiliate him.
Power…
I'm still too weak. I need to advance faster!
Yet his confidence remained unshaken.
Distracted, he failed to dodge as the clone's fist connected with his face.
Wham!
Tang San went flying—straight toward Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai.
Ma Hongjun dodged.
Dai Mubai, seizing the chance to curry favor, caught the dazed Tang San.
"Thanks."
Tang San touched his swollen cheek—still better than Dai Mubai's bruised face.
Two battered brothers in arms.
They exchanged a look, sharing the same frustration and resolve, then charged the clone together.
Even if it meant more pain, they wouldn't yield!
Ma Hongjun shook his head, laughing at their stubbornness.
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