Chapter 73: Instant Kill

Chapter 73: Instant Kill

With a light tap of her toes, Zhu Zhuqing's soul power surged, and her martial soul manifested.

Cat ears and a tail appeared, her hands transforming into sharp claws, and her eyes turned into vertical pupils. Her form grew significantly, and even the loose commoner's clothes she wore couldn't hide her sultry figure.

But what stood out the most was the icy crystal crown that appeared above her head. High and majestic, it ruled over the world, and Zhu Zhuqing's face was as cold as ice, resembling a snow lotus atop a mountain—unreachable, and like the mysterious, noble goddess of the nine heavens.

As soon as Zhu Zhuqing's martial soul emerged, everyone present felt an overwhelming sense of pressure, as if their soul power had been frozen.

"She's so strong!"

"What kind of martial soul is that? I feel like my own martial soul is being suppressed!"

Gasps of awe and shock spread through the crowd, but none were more affected than the noble Snow Bu Hui facing her.

Though the sun blazed down fiercely, he felt a bone-chilling cold.

It wasn't just his soul power; even his thoughts and spirit seemed frozen.

"Zhu Zhuqing, a level 22 Agility Attack Soul Master, please give me guidance."

A wave of astonished murmurs erupted from the crowd. For someone her age to have reached level 22 was absolutely unfathomable.

Once she spoke, Zhu Zhuqing dashed forward, transforming into a purple blur that sped toward Snow Bu Hui with astonishing speed.

"Such speed!" the students around her marveled.

Her speed even surpassed many Soul Emperors!

Snow Bu Hui, staring at the charging Zhu Zhuqing, showed no fear. After all, a battle between an Agility Attack Soul Master and a Strength Attack Soul Master in direct combat was never favorable for the former.

"Still young, huh!"

He was impressed by Zhu Zhuqing's soul power level, but her choice to engage in direct combat let him relax.

"Little beauty, you want to throw yourself into my arms, huh?"

In a direct confrontation, Strength Attack Soul Masters were always at an advantage.

"First Soul Skill, Snow Night Assault!"

A yellow soul ring flared, and Snow Bu Hui prepared to give Zhu Zhuqing a painful lesson.

His gaze turned cold as he stretched out his claws, crouching low and waiting for Zhu Zhuqing's attack. Suddenly, with a flash of light in his eyes, he exploded forward with astonishing speed. His claws cut through the air like a white blade, carrying an unstoppable force, crashing toward Zhu Zhuqing.

However, Snow Bu Hui was shocked to find that due to the icy aura surrounding him, this strike was only half as powerful as usual.

But Zhu Zhuqing didn't avoid it. Instead, she charged straight toward the white blade, and at the critical moment, everything seemed to blur for the onlookers. Zhu Zhuqing's speed surged once more, and with a slight flick of her claws, the terrifying white blade disappeared.

"What just happened?"

This strange scene left the students bewildered.

The large-nosed young man watching from the sidelines couldn't help but exclaim, "An ordinary attack like that can block a Soul Master's First Soul Skill? Such terrifying physical abilities! We have a monster like this in our academy!"

After consuming the Purple Lotus, Zhu Zhuqing's martial soul had evolved, and her physical attributes had drastically improved.

When she was in the Xing Luo Empire, Dai Yao had once sparred with her. Even with his body as strong as his, and after training for three straight years, he could only suppress her physical strength but not defeat her. He possessed the Sacred White Tiger, a god-level Strength Attack martial soul, yet he still couldn't crush Zhu Zhuqing's body—this showed just how formidable she was.

Adding in her inherent speed, Zhu Zhuqing was a monster among Soul Masters of her level.

In a flash, the distance between them had disappeared.

Zhu Zhuqing had already reached Snow Bu Hui.

But Snow Bu Hui wasn't afraid. After all, Strength Attack Soul Masters never feared facing Agility Attack Soul Masters head-on.

He crossed his arms in front of him to block.

Zhu Zhuqing's first yellow soul ring flashed.

"First Soul Skill, Netherworld Piercing Strike!"

As Zhu Zhuqing slashed with her claws, Snow Bu Hui realized how terribly wrong he was. This wasn't an Agility Attack Soul Master at all! Even a Strength Attack Soul Master of the same level wouldn't possess such power!

With a single strike, Snow Bu Hui's defense was breached. A deep gash appeared on his chest, leaving three bloody marks.

Zhu Zhuqing spun in the air and kicked Snow Bu Hui. He was sent flying like a cannonball, crashing off the battle stage and into the outer arena.

He spat a mouthful of blood midair.

The entire battle had lasted only a few moments. From the moment Zhu Zhuqing revealed her martial soul to when Snow Bu Hui fell off the arena, the crowd didn't have time to react—it was over before they even realized it.

The arena was silent for a brief moment before the sound of piercing applause erupted.

"Well done! That's how you should beat that brat!"

All the frustration and grievances the students had been holding onto came pouring out. They hadn't acted because they lacked the strength, but now that someone had stood up for them, they couldn't help but cheer for Zhu Zhuqing.

The large-nosed young man was also thrilled. He had been troubled by forming the Oakland Battle Team, especially after no one had been willing to join due to the challenge from the Tian Dou Royal Academy. No one wanted to join a team that was bound to lose and face humiliation.

But now, he had found his candidate.

The students rushed up to the arena and surrounded Zhu Zhuqing, their eyes full of admiration.

She was beautiful, strong, and had helped them vent their frustrations. She was their goddess.

However, their goddess completely ignored them, her face cold as ice. Her icy aura made those who tried to approach her wary.

From the edge of the crowd, a voice suddenly rang out:

"Let's go!"

As soon as they heard the voice, Zhu Zhuqing's cold expression melted away, and a beautiful smile bloomed.

She ignored the surrounding advances, quickly breaking free from the crowd and following the man.

All the students could see was the man's back.

Their goddess walked behind him, holding onto his clothes, keeping pace with him, smiling as though the icy demeanor she had shown earlier was merely an illusion.

Zhu Zhuqing happily chatted with Dai Yao, completely unaware of the hearts she had shattered behind her.

As for Snow Bu Hui, he was left in a much darker mood. Sitting alone on the ground, dazed, he had yet to recover from the blow.

Shaking his head, he glared at Zhu Zhuqing's retreating figure, filled with resentment.

"What's going on? Oakland Academy has such a genius? Just wait, our Tian Dou Royal Academy team will teach you all a lesson!"

"How did I perform, Brother Yao?" Zhu Zhuqing asked, her eyes sparkling like a child eager for praise.

"Not bad. Very impressive." Dai Yao complimented.

Zhu Zhuqing immediately grinned.

After touring the academy and witnessing the earlier scene, Dai Yao and Zhu Zhuqing finally arrived at the principal's office.

Behind them, the large-nosed young man quietly followed.

(End of Chapter)