Chapter 496 – Brute Strength
At this moment, Han Zhengyun could clearly feel how strong her opponent was. Although she had been training under Ye Tian for a while, could she really defeat Wang Tianhu with her current strength?
That shameless Wang Tianhu—when he realized he wasn't her match earlier, he actually took a pill to temporarily boost his power. His strength had surged dramatically now. But… had it reached a level she couldn't overcome?
"You have to push yourself. Otherwise, he'll never take you seriously. Besides, he's not invincible. As long as you do what I taught you, you will beat him. Do you remember what I told you?"
"Yes. Focus your mind, stay calm and composed!"
In that instant, it was as if she had transformed. Her entire body radiated power.
And this power was entirely different from the violent aura Wang Tianhu exuded. Hers felt sharp, pure—almost otherworldly.
In a flash, Wang Tianhu launched an attack at her, but Han Zhengyun's body shifted slightly, and she effortlessly dodged. Wang Tianhu's eyes widened—her speed wasn't supposed to be that fast. So how had she managed to evade it?
"Impossible! There's no way you're that fast! How did you dodge that just now? No way—I'll defeat you and make you my wife!"
That was Wang Tianhu's goal all along. No matter what, he was determined to marry Han Zhengyun.
But Han Zhengyun had no intention of letting him have his way. She absolutely detested this man.
Bang!
Wang Tianhu charged at her again, throwing another punch her way. But once again, Han Zhengyun sidestepped, and he missed completely.
"If this is all you've got, then I can confidently say—you'll never beat me no matter how hard you try. At first, I thought your strength was impressive, but now I see you're nothing but brute force!"
"What? Are you looking down on me? As your future man, how could I let you look down on me!"
Wang Tianhu was now even more determined to defeat her. He charged once more, this time drawing a weapon—a long spear.
As the spear buzzed in his grip, Han Zhengyun frowned. He's really not a man at all. If he were, how could he use a weapon like that against me?
That spear was deadly sharp. If it pierced her body, it could very well kill her.
He clearly didn't truly love her. If he did, he would never try to hurt her with such a weapon.
Thinking of this, Han Zhengyun smiled bitterly. Of course. How could someone like Wang Tianhu ever truly love me?
"Wang Tianhu, since you've shown no mercy, don't blame me for returning the favor!"
With a blur, Han Zhengyun appeared behind him and delivered a punch to his back.
"Emerald Blossom Palm!"
Pfft!
This palm technique was something Ye Tian had taught her. It was simple, yes—but more than enough to deal with Wang Tianhu.
"Argh!" Wang Tianhu staggered, stunned by the blow. "What… what kind of move was that?"
"Emerald Blossom Palm."
"What a lame name!"
Wang Tianhu was completely disheartened. He couldn't believe it—he actually wasn't her match anymore!
The strength she displayed now was worlds apart from before.
"How did your strength grow this much in such a short time?"
Wang Tianhu couldn't make sense of it. They hadn't been apart long, but her progress was astonishing. He was genuinely impressed.
Han Zhengyun replied calmly, "Ye Tian taught me everything. What? Are you scared now?"
"Scared? Ha! I'm not even afraid of death—why would I be scared of you? Fine. You win. I know I'm no match for you, so I won't bother you again!"
"Oh? You want to bother me, but you can't—because you're not strong enough. Even if you wanted to cause trouble, you couldn't."
"You—!"
"What? Am I wrong? Even if you wanted to come after me, you wouldn't stand a chance. So if you're smart, leave. Now."
Han Zhengyun really didn't want this man around any longer. He was just an eyesore.
"…Fine. I'm leaving."
Wang Tianhu knew there was nothing more to gain by staying. So with a huff, he turned and left.
Ye Tian looked at Han Zhengyun and said, "Well done. See? You were scared of him at first, but you still beat him."
"It's true. He's really not my match anymore. I never thought I'd see the day…"
"Yeah. Back then, it was hard to imagine. But here we are—and it's all thanks to your dedication to training."
"No—it's all thanks to you!"
Han Zhengyun genuinely believed this was all his doing. If he hadn't been so diligent in teaching her lately, she could never have improved so quickly.
"Alright, alright—it's our achievement, okay?"
"Mm!"
Han Zhengyun looked at Ye Tian, and he felt a wave of satisfaction. Lately, he'd spent all his time teaching her—but what about his own goals?
When would he return to the world of Journey to the West? When would he meet Guanyin and the Buddha again?
"Hmph. No matter what it takes, I will return one day!"
But even as he said this, anxiety gnawed at his heart. He wanted to return now—but he knew that without the right method, he couldn't.
Ye Tian was growing increasingly restless.
Without the proper method or experience, even if he wanted to go back, it would be impossible.
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