The stands around the Octagonal Cage were quite lively at the moment.

A large crowd of villagers had gathered, most of them pointing and talking about a small, slipper-wearing old man inside the Octagonal Cage. Six six-eared local dogs were scattered around the cage, barking furiously at the old man.

The small old man in the Octagonal Cage was sloppy and disheveled. He wore a nonchalant smile and was even picking his nose, looking like he was begging for a beating.

"Go on! Get in there and fight him! He’s just a little old man!"

Jin Buhuan shouted from the stands.

He was holding a bag of dried fish, having been watching the fighting competition here for a long time.

If he had known there were free fighting competitions to watch here, he would have come to join them long ago.

’To think I got beaten up by that big brute Lord Man for nothing,’ he thought.

Just then, Wang Yi arrived. He glanced at the Fire Fire Evil God in the Octagonal Cage, paused for a moment, and then a look of realization dawned on him.

’In the world of Martial Arts, no defense is unbreakable, only speed is absolute. The ultimate number one Murder King, a man who can even catch bullets! It’s actually him!’

Wang Yi nodded. ’If it’s this guy,’ he thought, ’then an ordinary person really stands no chance against him.’

"My Lord!"

Seeing Wang Yi, Jin Buhuan hurried forward to bow.

Wang Yi nodded and said, "How are you? Are you getting used to life here?"

"Yes, yes, I’m very used to it!"

Jin Buhuan beamed. He felt this place was like a paradise, with so much to do and so much to eat.

"Hmm, where’s Pang Damao?"

Wang Yi asked. Jin Buhuan was assigned to the Intelligence Department under Pang Damao. After bringing him back, Wang Yi had given Pang Damao a few instructions but hadn’t had a chance to check in on them since. He figured Jin Buhuan’s Blacksmith Shop and workshop hadn’t been built yet.

Jin Buhuan replied, "Lord Pang left with Lord Man on the Fire Dragon Ship. They probably went to procure some supplies."

"Hmm, it’s good for them to get out more." Wang Yi nodded. "So, you enjoy watching the matches?"

"These matches are great! They’re way more exciting than those platform duels!"

"Then what do you think of the old man’s fighting ability?"

"He looks... not much like a master."

"You can’t judge a book by its cover. This guy is known as the ultimate number one Murder King. He’s a master among masters."

"A master among masters? Could he be even better than Lord Man?"

"It’s not impossible..."

Wang Yi chuckled. Just then, he saw Hu Fenqiu hurrying over with a grim-faced Hai Zhongxian and smiled again. "Well, the person who’s going to end this has arrived."

"Who?"

Jin Buhuan quickly looked around. When he saw Hai Zhongxian dressed in a Python Robe, he couldn’t help but shiver.

’This person looks like a high-ranking official!’

’Oh, right, he’s the Commander of the Eastern Factory Brocade Guard. Not long ago, I saw him catch a guy taking a dump in public. He beat the man until he dug a hole with his bare hands and buried the ’evidence’.

’Definitely a ruthless character!’

Hai Zhongxian walked past everyone as if they didn’t exist, came before Wang Yi, and bowed. "My Lord, this old servant has arrived!"

"Good, you’re here. Go in there and knock that old man down!"

Wang Yi pointed toward the Fire Fire Evil God in the Octagonal Cage. Hai Zhongxian bowed in acknowledgment and then walked slowly toward the cage.

"It’s the Factory Director of the Eastern Depot!"

"The one who specializes in catching shit-offenders!"

"Jeez, I heard the shit-offenders he catches have it rough. No matter which factory they’re from, they have to spend seven days picking up dung all around the village."

"You guys know Boss Li, Factory Director Li, right? Even he got caught! This Factory Director doesn’t give anyone any face. He beats and punishes them all the same!"

"Shh, keep your voices down! That lord is too fierce. Just looking at him scares me. Don’t let him hear you!"

The crowd buzzed with discussion.

Wang Yi thought to himself that having such a terrifyingly powerful master—one who could make ghosts weep and gods cry—go around catching people for public defecation was truly a disservice to him. He needed to assign some grunts to the Eastern Depot as soon as possible.

By now, Hai Zhongxian had entered the Octagonal Cage. With a CLANG, the heavy iron door automatically locked shut.

The Fire Fire Evil God glanced at Hai Zhongxian, a punchable grin on his face. "The Absolute Master is right here!" he declared.

Hai Zhongxian said nothing. He raised his hand into a claw and grasped at the air. The Fire Fire Evil God’s expression changed dramatically. He felt a powerful suction force and dug his feet in, his slippers sinking into the floor, but he still couldn’t resist the Giant Strength and was pulled directly in front of Hai Zhongxian.

Hai Zhongxian swung his arm again, sending the Fire Fire Evil God spiraling through the air. He landed on the ground and rolled over and over. When he got up, blood was streaming from his nose.

He looked utterly wretched, but he wiped away the blood from his nose and said, "Hit me harder! I can take it!"

Hai Zhongxian didn’t even give him a proper look. With his left hand clasped behind his back, he slowly raised his right. His palm moved as if stirring water, yet it generated a violent force that made the Fire Fire Evil God feel like he was facing a hurricane. What little hair he had stood on end, and his clothes began to rip.

Wang Yi quickly shouted, "Old Hai, hold back a little! Don’t kill him!"

Hearing this, Hai Zhongxian retracted his palm. The pressure on the Fire Fire Evil God vanished, and he immediately dropped to the ground. He took a huge gulp of air and his body instantly began to swell. He lay on the ground like a giant toad, his mouth opening and closing as his body continued to inflate.

"Huh, the Toad Skill? It looks like a modified version, a bit like the move Ma Changgui used on Black Stone Mountain..."

Wang Yi rubbed his chin. The next moment, the inflated Fire Fire Evil God shot toward Hai Zhongxian like a cannonball.

Hai Zhongxian remained silent and motionless, his left hand still behind his back. His right hand moved as if pushing aside a gentle wave. He flipped his palm and gave a light push. It was impossible to see what happened, but the Fire Fire Evil God was sent flying backward. He landed like a deflating rubber ball, his body going limp. Covered in blood, he closed his eyes and yelled, "I surrender!"

CLANG! The heavy iron door automatically opened. Hai Zhongxian turned and left the ring. After exiting the Octagonal Cage, he leaped, took a few steps on the air itself, and landed cleanly behind Wang Yi. He bowed again, standing ready for his next command.

"Very good!"

Wang Yi nodded.

Nangong Jin, who had been watching in a daze, finally snapped out of it and announced, "The match is over! Congratulations to Sea Governor on his victory!"

Nangong Jin wasn’t the only one who was stunned. The crowd in the stands exploded into an uproar.

Hai Zhongxian was absurdly powerful. He hadn’t said a word or taken a single step the entire time. With just one hand and a couple of effortless waves, he had completely broken the Fire Fire Evil God.

His level of power was something they just couldn’t comprehend.

Nangong Jin then recruited the Fire Fire Evil God. Instantly, four Fire Fire Evil Gods appeared in the stands. They all bowed in unison to Wang Yi, and then to Hai Zhongxian!

Wang Yi nodded, then said to Hu Fenqiu, who was standing beside him, "Fenqiu, go to the Exquisite Weaponry Factory and bring Fish-Transformed Dragon here. Ask him to come see if he’s interested in taking these four old men."

"Yes, sir!"

Hu Fenqiu accepted the order and hurried off.

After a short break to reset the arena, Nangong Jin continued, "We will now hold another fighting competition! For this match, the professional fighters, the Heaven and Earth Defects, will be competing! Hmm, these two fighters are special—both are elite-grade and will be fighting together. Their appearance fee is 200 Gold Coins. Which warrior dares to come forward and face them two-on-one?"

A flash of light appeared in the Octagonal Cage, revealing two middle-aged men wearing round felt hats, bluish-gray long robes, and Sunglasses. They carried a single Ancient Zither on their backs between them. After appearing, they bent their knees and sat down as if on invisible chairs, their bodies perfectly stable. The coffin-lid-sized Ancient Zither from their backs was now resting across their laps.

"One song to rend the soul; where in this world can one find a kindred spirit!" they intoned simultaneously.

The arena fell silent. No one responded.

At the edge of the stands, even Iron Knee Boyka shook his head repeatedly, unwilling to fight.

The two men in the Octagonal Cage, clad in robes and Sunglasses, began to play their Zither as if no one else was there. The music was melodious, with a unique and captivating charm.

’These two are masters in their own right...’

Wang Yi muttered to himself. He was just about to have Hai Zhongxian go up again when Fish-Transformed Dragon arrived with Feng Yuxiu, who carried an iron case on his back.