บท 55: Chapter 54: Qian Ran’s True Strength
"This guy…"
Zhang Lexuan gazed intently at Qian Ran, feeling something stir within her.
At this moment, Qian Ran looked undeniably cool. Even Zhang Lexuan, who typically had no interest in other men, couldn't help but be captivated by his stance.
A Grandmaster-level spirit master daring to challenge a Soul Douluo.
Where did he get this confidence?
Yet, she couldn't find any reason to look down on him.
If she were in his shoes, she probably wouldn't have this courage.
As Qian Ran finished speaking, he released his Angel Martial Spirit. The image of a Six-Winged Angel appeared behind him, allowing Qian Ran to rise into the air, meeting Zhang Lexuan at eye level.
One was a Grandmaster; the other, a Soul Douluo.
The two soul rings beneath Qian Ran looked so small compared to the eight rings Zhang Lexuan possessed.
"You're only level twenty-five, and you want to fight me?" Zhang Lexuan crossed her arms, making her already full chest appear even more prominent.
"Little Qian Ran, I'll let you make the first move. I won't use any soul skills; you can hit me as much as you want. If you can't beat me, you'll have to agree to my previous condition. How about it?" Zhang Lexuan smiled warmly, finding his attitude increasingly endearing. To her, this young man was rather charming.
He might be bold, but surely he understood the gap between them.
In the inner courtyard, she was undoubtedly the top student.
This arrangement would ensure Qian Ran stopped bothering Bei Bei while also sharpening his mindset. If he was going to be this brash, he'd need some lessons along the way. She thought Xian Lin'er would appreciate it too and wouldn't mind her stepping in.
Considering Qian Ran's current level, she felt confident that she didn't even need to activate her martial spirit to defend against him.
"You're certain?"
Qian Ran smiled.
Zhang Lexuan was indeed quite overconfident.
But she had good reason for it — as the top student in the inner court, she was capable of backing it up.
If she went all out, he would definitely be overpowered. But if she refrained from using soul skills, even with her martial spirit released, her power would be limited to around that of a Soul Sage.
Against a Soul Sage, he felt he had a fighting chance.
"Of course, I'm certain."
"Little brother, haha, you're not seriously thinking you'll win, are you?"
Zhang Lexuan's laughter rang out like silver bells. She'd never encountered someone quite like Qian Ran before.
Did he really not understand the gap between a Grandmaster and a Soul Douluo?
"Well then, I won't hold back."
Qian Ran's eyes narrowed as he tapped into his Sea of Spirit. The golden ocean within him roared with waves as an immense amount of spiritual energy surged forth.
Under the influence of his intense spiritual power, the sky around them seemed to take on an eerie atmosphere.
"Huh?"
Zhang Lexuan's smile faded, and her face grew serious.
Something felt off.
Qian Ran's soul rings weren't glowing, and there was no fluctuation in his soul power.
So what exactly was creating this unsettling feeling?
Such an odd sensation.
"Qian Ran, you certainly haven't disappointed me."
"It seems you have more secrets than we know. Is beating Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi not even close to your true potential?"
"Let me see what your real limits are."
Zhang Lexuan's eyes sparkled with interest as she observed Qian Ran. She had completely forgotten she came here because of Bei Bei.
Now, she only wanted to know how far Qian Ran's true strength could go.
"If you really don't use soul skills, you might just lose to me," Qian Ran said with a confident smile. Without soul skills, Zhang Lexuan would rely solely on her enhanced physical strength after releasing her martial spirit.
With the right moves, Qian Ran might actually have a shot.
Boom!
Qian Ran struck.
A massive wave of spiritual energy poured forth, like an iron hammer slamming into Zhang Lexuan's mind.
Caught off guard, Zhang Lexuan felt a sharp pain and a momentary dizziness.
"Mental attack? A self-created soul skill?"
"So this is your hidden card?"
"But Yan Shaozhe seemed to underestimate you. Your mental strength is way beyond a Soul Sage; it's at least at the level of a Soul Douluo," Zhang Lexuan said in shock.
She had done some research on this freshman who defeated Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi. She knew Qian Ran's spiritual strength was formidable and that he had a unique self-created soul skill for mental attacks.
She hadn't thought much of it at the time but now realized it was no minor threat.
Even though she was only briefly affected, Zhang Lexuan's respect for Qian Ran rose. In the inner courtyard, no Soul Emperor or even Soul Sage had ever managed to disrupt her.
Qian Ran's soul power might be weak, but his spiritual strength was incredibly high. Combined with his unique mental attacks, he was truly difficult to defend against.
Most spirit masters, except those with spiritual attributes, rarely trained in mental defense. Even Zhang Lexuan was no expert in that area. It was fortunate she was a Soul Douluo, or else any typical Soul Sage might've been in trouble against Qian Ran.
"Is that all you've got? It's not enough." Zhang Lexuan gave a gentle smile, remaining perfectly still.
"Oh, really?"
A glint of determination appeared in Qian Ran's eyes.
Whoosh!
A whistling sound cut through the air as Qian Ran's face lit up with a confident smile.
A golden sword of light shot toward Zhang Lexuan at high speed, leaving a trail of radiant afterimages across the night sky.
Qian Ran had just used his spiritual attack to distract Zhang Lexuan. Even a second of disorientation was enough for him to take advantage.
Sword Manipulation!
Qian Ran controlled the Angelic Holy Sword with his mental power, aiming to strike his opponent from a distance. He had devised this tactic by drawing inspiration from fantasy novels and his understanding of the God Control Art.
If he openly drew out the Angelic Holy Sword, Zhang Lexuan would be on guard, making it harder to hit her. However, that brief moment of disorientation allowed him to maneuver the sword to strike from behind.
Even if Zhang Lexuan sensed it and tried to defend, it wouldn't be easy for her.
Qian Ran felt delighted; without the powerful mental cultivation technique he received from Xian Lin'er, he wouldn't have been able to be so audacious.
Yes, I'm just that amazing!
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