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As the graceful figure approached, Dai Mubai's heart, though seasoned by countless romantic encounters, couldn't help but race.
It was because Zhu Zhuqing's figure at this age was simply too outrageousâshe was the epitome of a youthful face paired with a voluptuous body. Every aspect of her struck a chord deep within his preferences.
With such a supreme beauty before him, how could he possibly care about the ordinary women he had been with in the past?
Of course, indulging in lavish feasts too often could lead to boredom, but being deprived of them altogether was even more maddening. Having grown accustomed to easily satisfying his desires, Dai Mubai naturally wouldn't remain content without occasionally indulging himself. He believed he had covered his tracks perfectly and that Zhu Zhuqing hadn't noticed.
"Zhuqing."
Dai Mubai stepped forward, wearing a false smile as he prepared to offer the flowers as an apology.
But Zhu Zhuqing acted first. With a flick of her right hand, the massive bouquet was sent flying.
Dai Mubai's expression immediately turned cold. He could humble himself to show affection, but he absolutely wouldn't tolerate anyone trampling on his dignity.
"Zhu Zhuqing, what do you mean by this?"
Zhu Zhuqing didn't waste words. She immediately activated her martial soul, and two yellow spirit rings rose from her body.
"My meaning is clear. I don't accept your love, nor do I value it. Let me make this clearâwhether now or in the future, I have nothing to do with you!"
Constantly being suppressed by Zhu Zhuqing, Dai Mubaiâwho had never been known for his patienceâwas instantly enraged. Two yellow rings and one purple ring emerged around him as he also entered his martial soul state.
However, the thought of the impending throne struggle crossed his mind, and a flicker of fear appeared in his eyes. At the last moment before attacking, Dai Mubai muttered:
"Zhu Zhuqing, think carefully. Even if you sever ties with me, you'll still have to participate in the imperial succession. In the end, you'll be just like meâdefeated and imprisoned forever. Do you really want to live like that?"
The red and blue hues in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes flickered. "That's none of your concern. I've already found a solution.
So, chooseâeither leave now and never bother the girls' dormitory again, or fight me now and ensure you never come back here afterward.
Make your choice."
Dai Mubai laughed bitterly, infuriated. He neither wanted to understand Zhu Zhuqing's methods nor cared toâit was just his self-centered nature taking over.
"I originally wanted to talk things out with you, but since you're being like this, I'll use force to make you submit beneath me!" Dai Mubai sneered menacingly.
At this point, Dai Mubai had completely given up on the Spirit Fusion Technique. All he wanted was to savor Zhu Zhuqing's presence while he still could, as if it were his last chance.
What? You think this is assault?
Please, we're officially engaged! Is it really a problem to do these things before marriage? At worst, it's just a domestic disputeâyou shouldn't meddle so much! This is a matter for the Star Luo imperial family!
The current Shrek Academy wasn't the same as the Shrek Academy thousands of years laterâthere were no rules against fighting on campus.
When Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing's relationship reached its breaking point, Dai Mubai struck first.
"Second Soul Skill: White Tiger Fierce Light Wave!"
Seeing the incoming wave of light, Zhu Zhuqing instinctively wanted to dodge, but the low, authoritative voice of the Evil-Eyed Holy King echoed in her mind.
"Though your soul power has reached level 30, without the boost of a third soul ring, you're still somewhat weak. Allow me to show you how to truly wield the power of the Netherworld."
In the next instant, Zhu Zhuqing lost control of her body.
As she collapsed helplessly toward the ground, Dai Mubai's attack was about to strike her.
Dai Mubai's pupils contracted. Could a mere test attack really hit her so easily? What would happen to his happy life if she got hurt!?
But a strange sight unfolded.
Just as Zhu Zhuqing seemed to collapse, her palms suddenly pushed against the ground, and her entire body transformed into a beast-like stance.
Emerald-green soul power began to emanate from her hands and feet.
"Innate Soul Skill: Netherworld Power â Modified: Netherworld Combat Form!"
"First Soul Skill: Netherworld Thrust!"
In the next moment, Zhu Zhuqing vanished from her original position.
Her first two soul skills had always been criticized by fans of Douluo as useless abilitiesâskills that seemed simple enough to execute without wasting two soul ring slots. They were even considered limitations imposed by the Star Luo imperial family to suppress the Zhu family's growth.
But on the Douluo Continent, Yu Xiaogang's claim that there are no useless martial souls, only useless soul masters, might be wrong.
Yet, the statement that there are no useless soul skills, only useless soul masters, was undoubtedly correct!
How could a soul skill be considered worthless?
Take, for example, the basic slash of a swordsman. Would the strength of a level-one novice compare to that of a level-99 supreme master?
The Netherworld Spirit Cat, as one half of the Evil-Eyed Holy King's divided martial soul, was most crucially defined by its Netherworld Power. Unfortunately, the Zhu family, as vassals of the Star Luo imperial family, had never fully unlocked the true potential of this power.
But now, the max-level ancestor had taken over!
Zhu Zhuqing's first soul skill, Netherworld Thrust, which had previously seemed like a simple stab, had been transformed under the guidance of the Evil-Eyed Holy King into a movement-type skill that dramatically increased her speed.
"So fast!" Dai Mubai was shocked. Though he had witnessed Zhu Zhuqing's speed as an agile attacker, it had never been this extreme before!
Before Dai Mubai could process the anomaly, Zhu Zhuqing had already circled around to his side.
Next, Zhu Zhuqing prepared to unleash her Netherworld Hundred Claws.
Though it might resemble the frantic scratching of a certain talking cat, when empowered by the Netherworld Power awakened by the Evil-Eyed Holy King, this seemingly superficial attack inflicted continuous damage on her opponent.
But Dai Mubai wasn't made of mud. With a soul power level at least seven levels higher than Zhu Zhuqing's, he quickly reacted and activated his first soul skill.
"First Soul Skill: White Tiger Protective Barrier!"
An invisible repelling force pushed Zhu Zhuqing away after she managed to land just a single claw strike.
Dai Mubai stared in shock at the torn uniform, where blood was already seeping from the wound. A corrosive force continued to spread from the injury, making him feel nauseous and chilled.
Though it was only a first soul skill, his White Tiger Protective Barrier not only provided an initial defensive shield but also enhanced his own strength. Despite the vast difference in their cultivation levels, Zhu Zhuqing had still managed to wound him this severely.
Realizing something was amiss, Dai Mubai immediately activated his third soul skill.
"White Tiger Vajra Transformation!"
Dai Mubai's aura surged once again, and the damage caused by Zhu Zhuqing's Netherworld Power finally began to subside.
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