A moment later, high in the void.
Two figures, less than three feet apart.
You, a punch.
I, a punch.
They struck ferociously and collided in an instant.
One, the renowned divine physician of Ying Country, Okamoto Masao.
The other, a young prodigy from Da Xia, who stirred up storms and feared nothing.
Yue Rushuang and Ouyang Wushuang stared intently at the center of the conflict, not daring to blink, their very breaths held captive.
They only wished to witness the outcome with their own eyes.
But their expressions were starkly different.
Ouyang Wushuang wore a cold smile, his demeanor composed.
Yue Rushuang's face was etched with anxiety, her heart filled with unease.
She had always been full of confidence in her junior brother, Bai Zihe.
But this time, his opponent was a high-level Grandmaster!
It wasn't that she no longer believed in Bai Zihe, but faced with such an immense disparity in power, she couldn't help but overthink.
"Die!"
Ouyang Wushuang cried out directly, a sinister grin on his face. "Bai Zihe, you've been arrogant for long enough, it's time for an end!"
"This time next year will be your... "
He choked on his words, unable to utter the rest.
Mid-air.
A figure was sent flying back as if struck by lightning; it was the Ying Country's divine physician, Okamoto Masao!
Yue Rushuang and Ouyang Wushuang were both frozen in disbelief.
"This, this... How is this possible?"
Ouyang Wushuang's voice was incredibly dry.
Okamoto Masao was a high-level Grandmaster, yet he was defeated by Bai Zihe?
Inconceivable.
Unbelievable.
Ouyang Wushuang shook his head in despair, muttering incessantly, "Impossible... This isn't real, how could this happen..."
Yue Rushuang's expression shifted dramatically.
Her emotions swung from despair to elation, a smile almost bursting forth.
Her junior brother had actually repelled a high-level Grandmaster with a single punch, so his strength...
Was astounding.
Yue Rushuang finally understood.
No wonder he said he dared to kill the son of the highest authority in the military.
With such strength, what was there to fear?
"You, you..."
Okamoto Masao landed on the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood, clutching his chest.
After a moment, he regained his composure, but his face was still filled with shock. He pointed at Bai Zihe, his speech faltering, "You, you have already surpassed the Grandmaster realm."
Okamoto Masao's voice was hoarse, even more so than Ouyang Wushuang's.
This was almost beyond his comprehension.
Surpassing the Grandmaster realm was already an unbelievable feat.
Yet Bai Zihe was so young.
Even if he had started cultivating from the womb, he couldn't be this monstrous, could he?
This was the true reason for Okamoto Masao's astonishment.
"Are you surprised?"
Bai Zihe landed on the ground, his breathing steady, his expression unchanged.
It was as if his recent strike was effortless, barely requiring him to exert any real power.
Okamoto Masao, seeing his unfathomable demeanor, began to waver.
He had dared to be so audacious, so reckless, because he had heard that Da Xia had no Grandmasters.
But now...
He found himself completely at Bai Zihe's mercy and instinctively tucked his tail between his legs.
"As expected, a hero emerges from youth."
"I, Okamoto Masao, am utterly convinced."
He had no choice but to concede.
Because if he didn't, Bai Zihe could beat him until he was convinced.
Bai Zihe remained impassive, his gaze settling on Ouyang Wushuang not far away. "If I kill him, do you have any objections?"
Ouyang Wushuang immediately tensed up.
"Venerable Okamoto, save me!"
"If you are willing to save me, I will pledge my allegiance to you!"
At this moment, Ouyang Wushuang had lost all his arrogance, resembling a dog begging for mercy.
And Okamoto Masao was his only lifeline.
Ouyang Wushuang desperately wished for Okamoto Masao to stand firm, but Okamoto Masao was not foolish.
"No objections, no objections."
"Please, go ahead!"
Okamoto Masao ignored Ouyang Wushuang's plea and even moved far away, fearing he might be misunderstood by Bai Zihe.
Bai Zihe walked towards him step by step.
He didn't walk quickly, nor did he exude any great killing intent.
However, these simple, unpretentious steps imposed immense pressure on Ouyang Wushuang.
Splash.
His lower body suddenly became wet; Ouyang Wushuang had wet himself in fear.
His eyes flickered, showing terror, threat, but mostly pleading. "Bai Zihe, you can't kill me!"
"I am from the Ouyang family in the capital. If you kill me, you will be in immense trouble."
Bai Zihe walked on, his face devoid of emotion.
"I... I am a disciple of Gai Tianya, the Southern Domain Lord. My master, he... he is extremely protective. He will definitely not let you off!"
"I am also a high-ranking official in the Da Xia Military, I..."
Ouyang Wushuang's voice trailed off as Bai Zihe was already before him.
Everything he had said had not slowed Bai Zihe's steps.
"In your next life, remember to keep your dog eyes sharper."
Bai Zihe's indifferent voice echoed as he twisted off Ouyang Wushuang's head.
The entire scene fell silent.
No one dared to utter a word of dissent.
And Okamoto Masao...
While Bai Zihe was dispatching Ouyang Wushuang, he led a large group of Ying Country people away.
Bai Zihe was too powerful.
Since he was no match, there was no need to put himself in danger.
He even harbored thoughts of leaving Da Xia and returning to Ying Country.
But the next moment, Bai Zihe's icy voice rang out.
"Did I say you could leave?"
Okamoto Masao paused, then turned around, asking with a hint of confusion, "Bai Zihe, is there something else?"
Bai Zihe grinned.
His pearly white teeth, however, gave off a chilling sensation.
"I said, whoever insults my master..."
"...Dies!"
As this word left his lips, his aura locked onto Okamoto Masao.
Okamoto Masao's face changed drastically. "Bai Zihe, I merely spoke a single sentence, are you going to kill me because of it?"
"Talking is useless, perish!"
Bai Zihe walked towards Okamoto Masao step by step.
Outside, everyone held their breath, their hearts in their throats.
Unlike the slaughter of Ouyang Wushuang.
Okamoto Masao was from Ying Country, and he was a high-level Grandmaster.
Their statuses were worlds apart.
"You..."
Okamoto Masao felt Bai Zihe's chilling killing intent and knew he was serious.
His expression flickered, and he spoke with feigned bravado, "Bai Zihe, think carefully!"
"I am Ying Country's divine physician and a high-level Grandmaster. I hold a significant position in Ying Country. Killing me is tantamount to declaring war on Ying Country."
"The consequences..."
"Can you bear them?"
To his surprise, Bai Zihe's resolve to kill him remained unwavering. He continued to advance, his steps slow but firm.
Okamoto Masao panicked.
He retreated rapidly, speaking quickly, "Bai Zihe, don't, don't kill me!"
"I can give you treasures!"
"Whatever treasures you desire, however much money you want, I can get it for you!"
"Even..."
His gaze fell upon Yue Rushuang's face, and he thought of another point. "Beautiful women, I can get you beautiful women too!"
"However many beautiful women you want, I will send them to you!"
"My great Ying Country has the most beautiful women!"
"Heh."
Bai Zihe sneered dismissively.
His laughter was tinged with killing intent and finality.
"Nothing you offer will matter. I only want your wretched life!"