Xiao Wu was the first to react, instantly appearing in front of Ning Rongrong to shield her from the attack. Initially, she planned to use her Invincible Golden Body to intercept the strike, but Ning Rongrong's voice reached her mind.
"Xiao Wu, hold on. I want to test my mental strength. If it gets too dangerous, you can step in. Besides, the Wood Dragon is still here, so I'll be fine."
Understanding her intentions, Xiao Wu moved to stand protectively beside Rongrong.
"Fifth Spirit Skill, Crescent Slash!"
Not far from Ning Rongrong, Yaomei unleashed her ultimate attack, merging her two moon blades into a rotating circular blade, a deadly strike aimed directly at her. Taking a deep breath, Ning Rongrong steadied herself, feeling surprisingly calm, although slightly anxious as this was her first time using this skill publicly.
The next moment, she fully mobilized her mental strength, forming three robust mental shields in front of her. Since practicing the mental cultivation technique Su Ming had provided, her mental power had skyrocketed, reaching a level on par with a Soul Douluo. With Su Ming's mental boost, her mental strength now briefly rose to a mid-level Titled Douluo's, making her confident that her shield could withstand Yaomei's attack.
As Yaomei saw the tangible manifestation of Ning Rongrong's mental power, her pupils narrowed, yet she believed her power surpassed Ning Rongrong's defense. It would be a contest of strength versus defense.
Everyone held their breath, captivated by the scene, astounded by Ning Rongrong's display of mental prowess. Was this really a support-type spirit master? Was this even the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda spirit master they thought they knew?
Among the onlookers, Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue exchanged knowing glances with Su Ming, suspecting he was behind this development. If Ning Rongrong could manifest her mental strength, it implied that Su Ming likely could as well, likely at an even higher level. Qian Renxue felt a hint of caution; mental strength typically lacked form, but once tangible, it was an unexpected advantage that required vigilance.
"Su Ming, so Ning Rongrong has developed this ability—was it your doing?" Qian Renxue asked, smiling slyly.
"Yes, Qian Renxue. Frankly, I think Hu Liena and Xie Yue are at a disadvantage here. I have absolute confidence in Rongrong's mental skills."
"Hmph! We'll see about that!"
Their gazes returned to the battle. Not rushing their duel, both understood that their upcoming confrontation would be intense. The limited space wouldn't suffice, so they waited for the other side to finish.
In the arena, Yaomei's attack only managed to break through two layers of Ning Rongrong's mental shield, with the circular blade stopping at the third, unable to advance.
"Yaomei, you've lost," Ning Rongrong said playfully.
Feeling the transparent swords at his neck, Yaomei accepted defeat reluctantly, "I've lost."
Hu Liena and Xie Yue then released their fusion, collapsing in exhaustion, their spirit power depleted. Hu Liena glanced apologetically toward Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong, whispering, "I'm sorry… I've let you down."
The previous night, they had planned for Qian Renxue to face Su Ming one-on-one while she and Xie Yue's fusion would handle the others. Hu Liena initially felt confident, believing that their fusion, with its Titled Douluo-level power, would suffice against Xiao Wu and the others. Yet, things hadn't gone as planned. Dugu Yan's fifth spirit skill, Ye Lingling's spirit bone, and Ning Rongrong's mental manifestation all took her by surprise.
Qian Renxue then turned to Su Ming, "With that side finished, how about we have them step aside? I'd like a one-on-one match with you."
Her eyes radiated intense fighting spirit. Recently, she had mastered all twelve forms of the Sun Breathing technique. Upon completing the twelfth form, a shadow of a middle-aged man with a crimson forehead tattoo appeared in her mental sea, watching her silently. He murmured, "Watch closely—this is the true power of Sun Breathing: Thirteenth Form."
Before her eyes, this figure seamlessly performed all twelve forms in sequence. So, this was the Thirteenth Form? She hadn't expected it, but she noticed the perfect fluidity of the transitions between the forms. Each form could be executed in a continuous chain from one to twelve, maximizing damage.
Just like Xiao Wu's Eight-Stage Throw, this continuous chain meant that if the opponent couldn't break free initially, they would face unrelenting damage. The shadow repeated the sequence three times before fading, leaving her with the words: "Though I don't know why I've appeared here, since you've inherited Sun Breathing, you must shoulder its mission. I sense this world's power surpasses my own—Sun Breathing will have even greater potential in your hands."
"May you one day visit my world."
Then, the shadow vanished. Qian Renxue was left awestruck, wondering who this figure was and why he appeared in her mind. What mission was tied to Sun Breathing? She doubted she could travel to his world for now but felt certain the system was involved. Perhaps once her power grew, things would become clearer.
Back in the arena, Su Ming nodded. "Everyone, step aside. I'd like to see what this Wuhun Palace substitute can truly do!"
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From Su Ming's tone, it seemed like he was meeting Qian Renxue for the first time, though Xiao Wu and the others couldn't help but silently comment on his acting skills. On the other side, Hu Liena and Xie Yue, aware of the circumstances, moved to the edge of the stage, leaving the two opponents at the center.
The Cardinal referee hesitated for a moment, wondering if this counted as a voluntary surrender, but decided he'd deal with it after Su Ming and Qian Renxue's duel. As a Cardinal, it wasn't his place to interfere in their fight.
"Su Ming, prepare yourself; this is my true power, something you don't yet possess!" Qian Renxue said, as her seventh spirit ring lit up—a ten-thousand-year ring, or so it appeared to onlookers.
In reality, thanks to her extended time with Su Ming and the rewards she'd received, including spirit ring age enhancements and divine spirit rings, her seventh and eighth spirit rings were both actually one hundred thousand years old. She was ecstatic when she'd unlocked this power, especially after Su Ming had told her that her Angel God trial was relatively stingy. Unlike Tang San's original journey, hers wasn't likely to come with excessive rewards, with only one divine spirit ring at the end. But, to keep her strength discreet, she had camouflaged her spirit rings as ten-thousand-year rings.
"Seventh Spirit Ability, Angelic True Form!"
In an instant, Qian Renxue's body shone with a brilliant golden light. A spectral six-winged angel appeared behind her and fused with her, cloaking her in a radiant, holy aura. Her powerful presence caught everyone's attention; her spirit essence now radiated a pressure equivalent to that of a 93rd-level Titled Douluo, as Su Ming estimated internally. He was shocked by how greatly her true form boosted her power. Without even activating her Angelic Domain, her strength felt close to a 95th-level Douluo.
After pondering for a moment, Su Ming decided to scale down his Wood Golem to match Qian Renxue's height. He didn't need excessive size, which would only drain his spirit power; a more compact form would allow for better concentration and efficiency.
"Angelic Domain, activate!"
Golden light erupted from Qian Renxue, rapidly expanding to cover thousands of square meters in the blink of an eye. Nearly everyone on the battlefield was enveloped within her domain.
Su Ming raised his eyebrows. "Wow, you're really not holding back—true form and Angelic Domain, both at once!" But something didn't feel right. His overall power was reduced by half within her domain. If his memory served him correctly, Angelic Domain typically reduced an opponent's power by up to 30%, not 50%. This didn't add up.
Recent events seemed increasingly suspicious to him. First, there was Hu Liena's unusual spirit bone, and now Qian Renxue's enhanced powers, which didn't align with the limitations of her supposedly ten-thousand-year spirit rings. The discrepancy bothered him deeply. Could it be that her spirit rings were, in fact, one hundred thousand years old?
A growing suspicion formed in Su Ming's mind regarding the system. While he had previously chalked up changes to this being a parallel universe, he'd reached a point where he could no longer ignore the irregularities. In the past, when he'd noticed deviations from the original storyline, he had pushed the thoughts aside, convincing himself that these variations were just the nature of a parallel world. Minor power adjustments for characters like Xiao Wu, Hu Liena, and others seemed harmless and even beneficial, as their increased abilities allowed them to keep pace with him.
But now, Su Ming couldn't keep lying to himself. His suspicions had compounded to a point where he felt compelled to investigate. Could it be that the system had been deceiving him all along? What if the supposed privacy of his diary wasn't as absolute as he had been led to believe?
It dawned on him that while he could view his diary, others might have access to copies of it—maybe Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, or even Bibi Dong. The idea was unsettling. What if those with diary copies were gaining system rewards based on his entries?
The system was indeed considerate in granting his companions boosts to keep pace with him, which he appreciated. But if his theory was correct, he was in for a humiliating revelation.
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