At a combat arena in the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Thud! Thud! Thud!
A series of intense clashes echoed continuously.
On the stage, two figures darted back and forth.
One launched rapid attacks while the other effortlessly blocked them with just one hand.
The two were none other than Tang Yin and Zhu Zhuqing.
After class, Zhu Zhuqing wanted to test how long she could hold her own against Tang Yin with her current level 38 strength.
So, they came to the training arena for a sparring session.
However, even after a long time, Tang Yin remained completely at ease, while she was already panting heavily, her soul power nearly half-depleted, without managing to inflict any real damage on him.
Then—
In an attempt to break through Tang Yin's near-impenetrable defense, Zhu Zhuqing swiftly leaped into the air, her long, slender leg raised high before slashing down at him with a powerful mid-air kick.
The force was immense, creating a sharp whistling sound as it descended.
This was Zhu Zhuqing's full-powered strike.
Combined with the added momentum from her descent, the attack appeared even more devastating.
Tang Yin stood still, watching the impact of Zhu Zhuqing's aerial slash—her crisp movements, the speed of her assault—and a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.
But it vanished just as quickly, replaced by determination.
His fist clenched tightly, veins bulging, and just as Zhu Zhuqing's devastating kick was about to land, he raised his arm to block.
Boom!
A numbing sensation traveled through his arm. The sheer force behind Zhu Zhuqing's strike impressed Tang Yin.
His efforts in training her and guiding her techniques had not been in vain.
"Third Soul Skill: Netherworld Instant Shadow Kill!"
Zhu Zhuqing knew that relying on brute strength alone wouldn't defeat Tang Yin. That last strike was merely a setup—her third soul skill was the real deal.
As the purple soul ring flashed—
The Zhu Zhuqing who had been locked in a stalemate with Tang Yin suddenly accelerated to her limit, vanishing from his front and reappearing behind him in an instant.
Simultaneously, a dark, ghostly energy enveloped the claws on her hands, exuding an eerie, chilling aura.
When her claws slashed toward Tang Yin's back, the sheer speed caused the air to screech as they tore through it.
Zhu Zhuqing's move was indeed fast—fast enough to catch most opponents off guard.
But in Tang Yin's eyes, she was still lacking.
The moment she teleported behind him, he instantly reacted, feigning a turn to block her attack.
Yet, just as she struck, Zhu Zhuqing vanished again, reappearing at his side.
Anticipating this, Tang Yin smirked slightly. His stance abruptly shifted as he directly faced her new position, his hand shooting out to precisely seize her wrist. With a sharp yank, he completely dismantled her assault.
Zhu Zhuqing showed little reaction—after all, Tang Yin had already countered her moves multiple times by now.
As before, Tang Yin released her wrist after breaking her attack.
Zhu Zhuqing quickly retreated, then crouched low before darting forward again with another strike.
Her speed was blinding—only a black streak could be seen flashing through the air.
Yet Tang Yin simply raised his arm to block.
Thud! Thud!
When her attack failed, Zhu Zhuqing swiftly sidestepped left and struck again.
Thud! Thud!
But Tang Yin seemed to read her mind, effortlessly blocking once more.
Zhu Zhuqing's figure flickered in all directions as she relentlessly assaulted Tang Yin. Each of her strikes became sharper, more precise, and faster than the last.
But the extreme speed and intensity of her attacks quickly wore her down. Her clothes were drenched in sweat, her breathing growing ragged.
Still, she persisted, refusing to give up no matter how exhausted she became.
Their fierce battle raged from one end of the arena to the other, leaving traces of combat everywhere.
Meanwhile—
Outside the arena, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling had arrived.
After class, the two had intended to train in the simulated environment, but since the path led them past the combat arena, they became curious upon hearing the intense commotion.
When they saw Tang Yin and Zhu Zhuqing sparring, they couldn't help but stop and watch.
The more they observed, the more astonished they became.
"Yan, could you withstand such a relentless, high-speed assault?" Ye Lingling couldn't help but ask.
Dugu Yan hesitated, first shaking her head, then nodding, before finally shaking it again.
Zhu Zhuqing's level had already caught up to hers. While her venomous control abilities were formidable, Zhu Zhuqing's speed was simply too overwhelming. Combined with her ferocious attacks, the current Zhu Zhuqing was nothing like her former self—she had undergone a complete transformation.
Thud! Thud! Thud!
As Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling intently watched the battle, the rapid exchanges of blows continued without pause.
"Haah… huff… haah…"
By now, Zhu Zhuqing's chest heaved violently as if struck by an earthquake.
Beads of sweat covered her forehead.
Her black leather outfit clung tightly to her body, sticky and uncomfortable from the perspiration.
Her innermost layer was completely soaked, further accentuating her curves and making her already alluring figure even more pronounced—voluptuous and breathtaking.
After taking a moment to catch her breath, she finally steadied herself.
Then, her expression dimmed slightly.
"I'm still too weak."
Tang Yin reassured her, "It's not that you're weak—it's that I'm just too strong."
Zhu Zhuqing accepted his words.
But she would train even harder.
Then, their gazes simultaneously shifted toward Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling on the stands.
They had sensed their presence earlier but had been too focused on sparring to acknowledge them.
Now, Zhu Zhuqing knew that alone, she stood no chance against Tang Yin—even with Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling joining, victory was impossible.
But their goal wasn't to win.
It was to gain experience and grow stronger through battle.
Tang Yin looked at Dugu Yan, then back at Zhu Zhuqing, before speaking.
"Do you two want to join in and train together?"
"Sure. I've been itching for a fight anyway."
Without hesitation, Dugu Yan pulled Ye Lingling onto the stage.
Standing beside Zhu Zhuqing, the three beauties formed a line, staring intently at Tang Yin across from them.
The battle was about to begin.