"Continue!"
Zhu Zhuqing lunged forward once more, but just as she was about to reach Ye Feng, she felt a sudden darkness before her eyes, as if all her strength had been drained in an instant.
"Oh no, my Soul Power is depleted..."
Zhu Zhuqing was horrified, but she was already unable to stop.
Ye Feng was about to raise his shield to block when he noticed Zhu Zhuqing suddenly lose control in mid-air, hurtling straight toward him.
"Whoa, what are you doing..."
"Thud—"
Caught completely off guard, Ye Feng was directly hit by Zhu Zhuqing, stumbling back several steps before he could dissipate the impact.
Of course, Ye Feng could have chosen not to step back, but doing so would have likely left Zhu Zhuqing with broken bones.
At that moment, Zhu Zhuqing landed in Ye Feng's arms in an awkward position.
One of Ye Feng's hands wrapped around Zhu Zhuqing's slender waist, while the other supported her bottom.
The sensation was soft and warm, her scent gentle and fragrant.
Ye Feng felt as though he was holding a giant pillow—so soft, so fragrant.
Ye Feng adjusted Zhu Zhuqing's posture, giving her a gentle squeeze before asking with concern, "Are you okay?"
He remembered he had equipped a [Peach Blossom Luck] ability, which was likely causing this effect...
"I... I'm fine..."
Zhu Zhuqing's face was flushed with embarrassment, and she couldn't bring herself to look at Ye Feng.
She had naturally noticed Ye Feng's little gesture, but instead of feeling any resistance or anger, she felt a sense of delight.
Because she realized that Ye Feng wasn't as aloof as she had thought—at the very least, he was still a man, and he had some interest in her body!
Did that mean she had a chance?
"It's just a regular sparring session; you don't need to go all out like that," Ye Feng said as he gently set Zhu Zhuqing down, sounding a bit exasperated.
To deplete all her Soul Power in a casual sparring match—that was just too extreme. She really was a battle maniac...
"I just... didn't expect the gap between us to be so big..."
Zhu Zhuqing lowered her head slightly, looking visibly deflated, clearly disheartened by the realization.
She had been pushing herself so hard, and while she knew she couldn't defeat Ye Feng, she hadn't expected the gap to be this vast.
She couldn't even see Ye Feng's back.
"Alright, don't compare yourself to me. Others are geniuses, you're a monster, and I'm a god."
"No one can keep up with my pace," Ye Feng said as he walked over, gently patting Zhu Zhuqing's shoulder to comfort her.
"Is it really that ridiculous..."
Zhu Zhuqing looked at Ye Feng, her mouth slightly agape, once again stunned by his analogy.
No matter how monstrous someone was, they were still part of the mortal world, but Ye Feng had transcended that—he was a god...
The gap was just too enormous, wasn't it?
"It's true, so I'm telling you, you can compare yourself to anyone else, but never to me."
Ye Feng spoke with utmost seriousness.
Only a cheater can defeat another cheater.
Whether you're a talent, a grinder, or a whale, in the face of a true cheater, all of that is garbage.
"Alright..."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded, seemingly accepting this explanation.
And after Ye Feng's explanation, she inexplicably felt much better.
"Alright, based on your recent fight, I can give you a suggestion."
"You can try merging your first Soul Skill, 'Netherworld Thrust,' with your third Soul Skill, 'Nether Slash.'"
"Thrusting isn't just for attacking; it can also be used for movement. As for Nether Slash, you can start charging it early and unleash it upon reaching your destination."
Ye Feng briefly explained his thoughts.
Zhu Zhuqing was only a Soul Grandmaster, so she didn't have a deep understanding of Soul Skills. Her Soul Skills were released individually, and her coordination was rather poor.
Although Ye Feng wasn't particularly skilled at teaching, his Heaven-defying Comprehension allowed him to reach an extremely high level of understanding when it came to combat and Soul Skills. With just a glance, he could see Zhu Zhuqing's flaws. This was the power of Heaven-defying Comprehension.
No need for learning; he naturally understood.
"Is that so? Then I'll give it a try..."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded, though she only partially grasped what he meant.
While she felt that Ye Feng's explanation made sense, she also thought it would be quite difficult to implement.
"No rush. Let's wait until you've recovered a bit. I have a Pill that can temporarily enhance your comprehension. When the time comes, you can spar with me."
Ye Feng spoke calmly.
"Alright!"
Zhu Zhuqing nodded gently, then sat down cross-legged to slowly recover her Soul Power.
...
Half an hour later.
Zhu Zhuqing had recovered a significant amount of Soul Power.
Ye Feng felt it was about time, so he casually took out a Pill and handed it to Zhu Zhuqing, saying, "Take this. For the next ten minutes after consuming the Pill, you'll possess incredibly strong comprehension. You need to attack me with all your might, following my line of thought. If you're lucky, you might even comprehend a brand-new Soul Skill."
"Alright!"
Without hesitation, Zhu Zhuqing swallowed the Pill in one gulp.
However, this Pill tasted exactly the same as the last one... How strange...
Before Zhu Zhuqing could react, her body suddenly trembled.
Because at that moment, she realized her consciousness had become incredibly clear, and her thinking had become extremely sharp. Problems that had stumped her in the past were now effortlessly resolved...
It was as if nothing in the world could challenge her anymore.
"Time is limited. Don't hesitate—attack me."
Ye Feng quickly reminded her.
"Alright!"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing didn't waste any time. She transformed into a blur once again as she charged at Ye Feng.
Although Ye Feng still easily blocked her attacks, he noticed that her angles and force had become extremely precise and perfect. Her combat skills had at least doubled! And they were still improving rapidly!
At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing was like she had entered "overclocking" mode, her entire being in a state of extreme calm.
Not only was she thinking about combinations of Soul Skills, but she was also continuously refining her combat techniques.
As for Ye Feng, he had been in the state of [Heaven-defying Comprehension] all along, so he was already accustomed to it and didn't feel much.
On the other hand, Zhu Zhuqing was experiencing it for the first time, and the effect was remarkable.
It was unclear how much time had passed.
"Whoosh—"
Suddenly, Zhu Zhuqing flashed and appeared behind Ye Feng as if she had teleported.
And the moment her figure landed, a terrifying slash erupted from behind Ye Feng.
"Boom—"
A loud explosion rang out.
Ye Feng remained completely still, but Zhu Zhuqing was sent flying by the shockwave.
However, there was no pain on Zhu Zhuqing's face—only pure delight.
"I did it! Ye Feng, I succeeded!!" Zhu Zhuqing shouted at Ye Feng, clearly unable to contain her excitement.
Ye Feng also noticed the unusual nature of Zhu Zhuqing's final attack. It was clear that she had indeed successfully completed a Self-Created Soul Skill.
At this moment, the ten-minute duration of the shared extraordinary comprehension had just ended.
If she hadn't succeeded by now, they would have had to wait until next month's cooldown period for another chance.
Fortunately, luck was on their side...
(End of Chapter)