C3 How Could He Become a Demon If He Didn't Go Crazy?

Woo Zhengyang was absolutely certain he had no unusual preferences; nothing like this had ever happened before. Yet, when Yue Liqing's punch landed on his hand, there was no pain—just an overwhelming sense of relief. Even his tired body seemed to gain a bit of energy.

"Get up, stop playing dead!" Yue Liqing wasn't ready to let his anger go just yet. After all, it wasn't often someone dared to stand up to him, and he wanted to savor the rare thrill of asserting his dominance.

Woo Zhengyang obediently got back on his feet, but as he did, he swung a punch of his own. Despite the strange satisfaction from the earlier hit, he had no intention of being a punching bag. A sense of unyielding dignity surged within him, compelling him to return the blow.

Yue Liqing never expected Woo Zhengyang to fight back. This usually unremarkable guy talking back was unusual enough, but retaliating after taking a punch was beyond unexpected—it was asking for trouble.

Yue Liqing's overconfidence led to his downfall. Woo Zhengyang sprang up and landed a punch before Yue Liqing could react, catching him completely off guard.

Woo Zhengyang stepped back, his nose bleeding profusely, marking his retreat with splatters of red.

“Ow... how dare you hit me!”

Yue Liqing, supported by Liu Tiancheng, held his nose but still shouted defiantly. However, he noticed Woo Zhengyang wasn’t paying him any mind. After landing a punch, Woo seemed unsatisfied and raised his fist to continue the attack.

Woo Zhengyang indeed wasn’t satisfied. The punch he received left him feeling invigorated, and after landing a hit on Yue Liqing, that same exhilarating sensation surged through him. It was an addictive thrill, one that Woo couldn’t resist at the moment, as if driven by some inner impulse. He cast aside any thoughts of consequences, focused solely on the fight.

Yue Liqing, caught off guard earlier, quickly regained his composure. Ignoring the blood still gushing from his nose, he raised his fist to meet Woo’s challenge.

“Thud...”

Their fists collided, and Woo Zhengyang was sent flying back, only stopping when his body hit the rock wall behind him. The gap in their strength was obvious, making the other disciples in the cave worry for Woo. Although that initial punch was satisfying, it was clear Woo was in for a beating.

Everyone anticipated the outcome, except for Woo Zhengyang himself. Ignoring the disparity in their strength, he swung his fist once more, determined to continue the fight.

"Woo Zhengyang's lost it!"

"Yesterday's shock must have driven him over the edge!"

Various thoughts raced through the crowd's minds. Many wanted to side with Woo Zhengyang, hoping to see the arrogant Yue Liqing finally taken down. But deep down, they knew it was just wishful thinking.

Sure enough, no miracle occurred. Woo Zhengyang was sent flying again. This time, Yue Liqing, having managed to stop his nosebleed, counterattacked with even more skill. After deflecting Woo's punch with his left arm, he delivered a powerful blow to Woo's midsection with his right fist.

There was no chance to dodge. Woo Zhengyang's body was airborne, curling mid-flight before crashing against the stone wall and finally hitting the ground.

Woo charged again... and once more, he was sent flying...

Time after time, Woo Zhengyang charged tirelessly, only to be knocked back repeatedly. Yue Liqing's strength kept increasing, focusing solely on this relentless scene. He intended to make Woo Zhengyang's brutal defeat a lasting memory for everyone watching.

The sound of fists hitting Woo's body and his body slamming against the stone wall made onlookers shudder involuntarily.

For those who hadn't truly experienced the brutal world of ancient martial arts, nothing could be more shocking than witnessing someone being beaten to death, especially when that person had been with them day in and day out for nearly a year.

Time and again, Woo Zhengyang was knocked down but kept charging back. Everyone was convinced he had lost his mind. Even Yue Liqing was losing interest; after all, there's no thrill in overpowering someone who's gone mad.

Eventually, Yue Liqing's disinterest turned to surprise as he realized he was getting tired. The crowd, who had been worried for Woo Zhengyang, was stunned. They couldn't fathom how this usually quiet man could endure such a beating.

Yue Liqing had already tapped into his Origin Genuine Qi, stepping into the realm of a One-star Martial Disciple. Under normal circumstances, an ordinary disciple would have collapsed long ago. Even if they somehow held on through sheer willpower, they'd be coughing up blood, unable to continue fighting.

Yet Woo Zhengyang, despite being knocked down countless times, would spring back up each time, as if he had endless energy. Not only was he not bleeding, but he wasn't even out of breath. It almost seemed like an illusion, as if he was getting faster with each charge.

“Is this really the full potential unleashed after the magic affliction?” Liu Tiancheng, standing beside Yue Liqing and witnessing everything clearly, was just as shocked by Woo Zhengyang. He muttered to himself.

Liu Tiancheng was certain that even with a foundation built from childhood using various methods, his physical strength far exceeded that of ordinary disciples. Yet, he could never withstand Yue Liqing's barrage for so long.

As everyone was reeling from shock, an even more astonishing scene unfolded.

Woo Zhengyang charged again, fists swinging. Yue Liqing once more attempted to block with his left hand and aimed a punch at Woo Zhengyang's abdomen with his right.

But this time, Yue Liqing's left arm missed its mark. Woo Zhengyang's fist paused mid-air, waiting for Yue Liqing's arm to pass before striking with force.

Both fists landed on their targets simultaneously. Woo Zhengyang was sent flying back again, but Yue Liqing suffered greatly. Woo Zhengyang's punch struck his still-bleeding nose, the sound of the nasal bone cracking was unmistakably clear before the noise of Woo Zhengyang being knocked back.

The sudden twist in the repetitive scene left everyone utterly stunned. Seeing Yue Liqing's nose hit once more, the crowd's eyes widened in disbelief.

Even though it was a lose-lose situation, people were already used to seeing Woo Zhengyang getting knocked around. However, Yue Liqing's nose bleeding again became the undeniable focus.

While they might not have caught the subtle changes just now, they clearly understood the gap between the two. Yue Liqing, having already suffered once from being careless, got hit again despite being on high alert.

Everyone knew what it meant for Yue Liqing to be struck a second time. The belief they once held began to waver in their hearts.

"Has Woo Zhengyang really lost it?"