Wu Di's powerful Ignition Fist caused the hard skin of the battle puppets to crack with each punch. Tuang Yin's flames didn't lose to Yang Li. The battle puppets fighting her were full of scorch marks.
Regarding swordplay, Xa Jien was even more an expert than Xin Wuming. His sword flashed with dazzling light as it pierced the puppet's hard body. His metal-element arcane art, Hard Sharp Edge, hardened his sword. The art coated his sword with a thin layer of metal. His long, slim sword became extremely sturdy but remained flexible. The art also enhanced the sharpness of his sword, increasing its piercing and cutting abilities.
Wong Cou was a close-range fighter like Wu Di. The mastery of his Rock Suit was at the level of Wei Linkun's. He transformed into a rock golem. With augmented defense, he went into a pummeling contest with the battle puppets.