Otherworldly Affairs Office-Chapter 690 Tao Yuanweng (Subscription Requested)

After a fierce exchange of words, the two fell silent, only the sound of stone slabs cracking continually audible as Suhabaru stomped on the ground, darting forward to Pei Yan and throwing a punch. Pei Yan, seeing this, refused to be outdone, met the punch with his own, and after a resounding clash, Suhabaru staggered back a few steps, while Pei Yan uttered a muffled groan, his whole body flying out of the courtyard, crashing through two walls before finally stabilizing himself inside a neighboring house.

Ignoring the citizens trembling under the bed inside the house, Pei Yan supported himself off the ground, flipped up like a carp leaping, inwardly praising the tremendous strength despite using less than 60% of his own power. This person, purely in terms of strength, could not be underestimated.

With this thought, Pei Yan put away his disdain and dashed like a streak of light out of the house, standing again with his opponent. This time, without enhancing mecha performance, Pei Yan fought with all his might. Shadows crisscrossed in the courtyard, fists gusting fiercely as the two battled like evenly matched opponents, each executing a move before giving the other a palm strike. Both silhouettes took advantage of the force to leap out of the duel circle, reassessing each other anew.

"Kid, judging from how you fought Li Songtao earlier, you haven't used all your strength, have you?" Suhabaru rubbed his sore jaw, laughing coldly.

Pei Yan didn't hide, responding with a grin, "You're right, I did hold back some. No need for me to say, but you didn't use your full strength either, did you?"

"Heh, I don't mess with so many tricks. When I fight, if full power can kill the opponent, I would definitely use it with all my might. Just that..." Suhabaru said, glancing around with a bitter smile, "Even if I go all out today, I'm afraid I can't break out of this encirclement."

Outside the courtyard, not only were there investigators hovering in the air, but also the Immortal Palace Law Enforcement Team, along with various disciples from several realms who had heard of the duel. There were over a hundred people densely floating. Even if all Seven Sins arrived, they might barely escape after a bloody fight. Now, with only him here, breaking out seemed impossible.

"What are you suggesting? Ready to surrender? If so, it'd save me a lot of trouble. If you really do that, I can guarantee you won't be mistreated after capture, provided you cooperate," Pei Yan said. Although his words seemed light-hearted after fighting Li Songtao, the spiritual freezing had indeed affected him. His physical and source energy were abundant but mentally, he felt quite drained. Avoiding a fight would be best.

Suhabaru shook his head at his words, "Surrender? That's something I won't do, something without dignity. And your guarantee, based on what? Why would I trust you? Then I'd be at your mercy like fish on a chopping block after all."

"Then what's the point of saying all this nonsense?"

"Hmph!" Suhabaru snorted coldly, "Nothing else. I only ask for a fair fight, regardless of you or anyone behind you. If you think you can take me, come forth. I'll face a gauntlet if needed! But if you think you can't handle it alone and want a mob attack, well, that's fine too. I'll accept it. At least I can make a name for myself in front of all the realms before I die so the world knows Suhabaru exists!"

"Oh!" At this, Pei Yan chuckled; despite Suhabaru's towering frame and simple appearance, his thoughts were deep, fearing a gang up, putting this out first. With so many witnesses from different realms, even those wishing for mass battle would hesitate to make a move.

But the words spoken to others may work; spoken to Pei Yan are useless as he didn't plan on ganging up with anyone. Pei Yan was about to refute and step forward when his shoulder was tapped, turning to see Gu Shenghui holding him back.

"You seem exhausted; take a break! We'll handle this guy," Gu Shenghui had noticed Pei Yan's fatigue during the water break, worried prolonged battle might cause lasting harm, and urged him to withdraw.

"It's okay, just a bit weary mentally. I can handle him. If I'm right, these entities possessing abilities underwent modifications, not just simple supernaturals. I'm concerned our people might struggle against him. Let me take this," replied Pei Yan, resolved to fight.

Seeing Pei Yan's determination, Gu Shenghui tried to reason. But at this moment, a mocking laugh echoed from the sky. "You dare claim to fight me alone? Hmph, ignorant vermin colluding with those filthy Underworld scoundrels, daring speak such madness here! Today, I'll teach you a lesson."

Upon hearing this, Pei Yan and Gu Shenghui looked skyward together, seeing an elder from Immortal Palace scolding and descending into the courtyard. Witnessing this, Pei Yan and Gu Shenghui exchanged knowing smiles; someone was willing to take the lead and test the waters, which was no better news. Pei Yan happily became a spectator, seizing the chance to replenish his spirit.

"Hmph! Ah!" Suhabaru, witnessing elder's statements, first snorted then sighed, feeling, "Coming to Daoist Realm, I felt little else but all these Daoist realm folks, speaking as though each one boasts more loudly than the next. But when it comes to fighting? All cowards! Li Songtao kept bragging in front of me, belittling everyone yet the result? A twenty-something youngster knocked him toothless. I intended my last fight here to be with Pei Yan. Since you're seeking death voluntarily, I won't hold you back. Elder, boastful as you are, tell me your name. I don't spare the nameless."

"I am Tao Yuanweng of Peach Blossom Spring, known as 'Drunkenly Picking Peaches' at Ten-Mile Peach Blossom Pool," the elder furiously stroked his silver beard, announcing. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

"Never heard of you!"

"A rustic lackey like you, no wonder you're ignorant. No need to waste words, attack! I'll allow you three moves! Beyond three moves, capturing you is as easy as pocketing an item," said the elder.

"This elder sure talks big!" Sitting on a stone stool, finding a good spot to watch, Pei Yan exclaimed, surprised.

Clearly, Suhabaru was angered by Tao Yunweng's words, shouting, "Old bastard, aren't you afraid such boastful words might hurt your tongue?" Having said this, he lunged forward like a tiger attacking downhill toward the elder.

Through the previous battle between Pei Yan and Suhabaru, Tao Yunweng noticed the force contained in Suhabaru's body. Considering this, he wouldn't confront him head-on, instead, employing a marvelous body technique, he darted and maneuvered within the narrow courtyard, engaging in evasive combat. Initially, Pei Yan saw nothing special, but after observing for a while, he began to discern some subtleties.