The focus remained on Zhao Jian. Cui Zaimin spoke again: "Heavenly Perception Zhao, you wouldn't actually think of saving someone, would you?" "Among you three, you're the most experienced with One-Eyed Five. If you intervene to save someone, you could definitely succeed—but that would violate the rules." "A Heavenly Perception operative of your stature interfering in the battlefield below, this..." Because Zhao Jian had faced One-Eyed Five before, he knew full well how terrifying it was. This entity's ability to influence one's mental state was downright perverse. Even Heavenly Perception operatives had to be cautious against it. Yet paradoxically, its actual combat power wasn't particularly strong. In terms of realm classification, it didn't belong in the same tier as Heavenly Perception operatives. Though Zhao Jian had confidence in Lu Ding, he couldn't help but worry. When it comes to one's own junior, who could ever be completely at ease? It's like how no matter how much a child eats, family will always think they're eating too little and looking too thin. Already anxious, Zhao Jian now had to listen to Cui Zaimin's provocations. 'At worst I'll accept punishment!!' 'Better safe than sorry!!' At this thought, earth-shattering sword intent tore through the heavens as Zhao Jian transformed into a divine blade standing between heaven and earth, capable of cleaving through anything. Cui Zaimin felt a surge of delight. Not so impressive after all... Provoked into action so easily. Just as he prepared to counter, Dou Tingyu formed the Lotus Treasure Lamp Seal with her hands, igniting a wisp of Glazed Azure Mystic Flame. Flames capable of scorching the heavens and boiling the seas illuminated the mortal world as she launched her attack. Meanwhile, Zhao Jian dove straight downward. Disregarding Dou Tingyu's terrifying Glazed Azure Mystic Flame, Cui Zaimin abandoned all defense to intercept Zhao Jian's descent. As the flames struck his back, Large portions of his body crystallized into fragile glass that shattered upon impact. Cui Zaimin remained unfazed: "Feels good! Feels great!!! Absolutely wonderful!!! Is this your idea of scratching an itch!?" Blood trickled from his lips as he threw a punch, countless lightning arcs instantly converging into a towering thunder tree that rained down bolts to block Zhao Jian while simultaneously bombarding the battlefield below under the pretense of "collateral damage." "Heavenly Perception operatives must not interfere with the lower battlefield!!!" He even had the audacity to shout this loudly enough for all to hear. These tactics forced Zhao Jian to abandon his direct approach, turning instead to intercept all the lightning arcs. Full-scale battle erupted instantly. Cui Zaimin attacked frenziedly while stealing glances at the motionless Qiu Fu!! Screaming internally: Why aren't you moving yet!!!? Qiu Fu's unblinking stare gave Cui Zaimin an inexplicable sense of foreboding. Following his gaze with peripheral vision, On the battlefield below, Within the exploded black mist surrounding Wang Qingge, images of One-Eyed Five and Lu Ding materialized. In this bizarre dark world, countless pupils and eyes hung in the sky like stars and moons gazing upon the mortal realm. Chains woven from desire and mental vulnerabilities bound Lu Ding. Blood-colored eyes in the heavens lashed out with strikes targeting mental weaknesses, each blow clanging against him with metallic resonance. Hard as the Monkey King himself! Not only did these attacks fail to leave any wounds, Lu Ding's expression showed absolutely no discomfort. Even more terrifying— Lu Ding was gradually breaking the chains. Cui Zaimin was stunned!! "Fuck it, what's wrong with this guy? With his personality, how can he have no mental vulnerabilities!?" "Impossible, he must be hiding them extremely well, with extraordinarily sturdy mental armor!!" Of course, this was just Cui Zaimin comforting himself. If Lu Ding were merely hiding vulnerabilities, that would mean they existed. How could Mr. One-Eyed Five fail to exploit them? Did Lu Ding have vulnerabilities? Of course he did—he wasn't a saint. His eighteen years as an orphan, eighteen years waiting for his golden finger... But... in the clash of mechanisms, [Heaven-Man Unity] and [White Snake Shakes Scales] formed an insurmountable chasm that One-Eyed Five could never cross. It... wasn't even qualified to offend!! Hey, Zhao Jian stopped panicking, and Dou Tingyu ceased fighting. Both crossed their arms proudly. Our boy's doing great!!! "Then we'll stop here, satisfied?" Dou Tingyu's single remark shattered Cui Zaimin's composure completely. This wasn't going according to plan at all! "But you attacked me first!!!" Zhao Jian: "You're Heavenly Perception." Dou Tingyu played along: "Heavenly Perception fighting Heavenly Perception—perfectly reasonable!" Cui Zaimin spat blood: "You attacked me on the lower battlefield!!" Zhao Jian: "You're Heavenly Perception." Dou Tingyu delivered the final blow: "Then you're a Heavenly Perception operative who appeared on the lower battlefield. Besides, we didn't kill you—you're just injured, while I expended massive amounts of Spiritual Energy!" These remarks instantly ignited Cui Zaimin's fury. Qiu Fu delivered the divine punchline: "Have you regained your senses now?" "Huh? Regain what senses?" "Weren't you just about to attack the lower battlefield?" Well played—a complete reversal. And it was factual, since his earlier attack had indeed enveloped the lower battlefield. For a moment, Cui Zaimin looked as if he'd swallowed something vile. Gritting his teeth, he spat out: "I was preventing Heavenly Perception Zhao from interfering with the lower battlefield." Internally, he struggled to suppress his rage. Calm down, stay calm. Maybe Lu Ding would still falter. If he showed signs of danger, these three would surely lose control. Both sides had excuses, but neither held water—so... a temporary ceasefire. The scene shifted to the battlefield below. Focused Wang Qingge remained completely unaffected by the earlier commotion. She raised her wooden sign: [I should be able to corrupt......] These words flashed briefly before being hastily crossed out and replaced with: [I should be able to infiltrate] Yan Feifan reassured her: "No pressure, take your time. Brother Lu's condition seems stable for now." As he spoke, he glanced at Bai Hemen, telepathically conveying: 'Say something! You know her much better than I do' Bai Hemen gazed firmly at Wang Qingge: "Mhmm!" Little Bai, what's with the grunt? I wasn't comforting you!! With vision rivaling telescopes, Cui Zaimin clearly read the wooden sign's contents. Now that the others had stopped, and Zhao Jian hadn't actually reached or interfered with the lower battlefield, He sought further provocation: "That girl's quite the braggart. How could she possibly challenge Mr. One-Eyed Five's methods? Infiltrate, she says........" This truly was a matter of perspective. When questioning the ineffable 'Them', you may doubt everything— But you must never doubt 'Their' corruption abilities. That's 'Their' specialty. Expertise honed to perfection.