Chapter 17: A Seven-Level Gap—Crushing Dai Mubai!
Zhu Zhuqing's thoughts were simple.
Back in the Star Luo Empire, Dai Mubai never once thought about working together.
When he abandoned her and fled, he never thought about working together.
When he dallied with other women, he never thought about working together.
But now, seeing that she possessed extraordinary talent and formidable strength, suddenly, he suddenly thought of working together.
How ironic. How laughable.
"?!"
Dai Mubai's expression changed drastically. He had no idea what he had said wrong.
He only instinctively felt that in this instant, Zhu Zhuqing's gaze had become incomparably dangerous, filled with a near-indifferent killing intent.
As if… she were some fiend who regarded human life as worthless.
But Zhu Zhuqing gave him no chance to speak further.
"Hell Rush Stab!"
Her cat claws flipped, slicing toward the hand that was gripping her wrist like several razor-sharp blades.
Puchi!
"Ah!"
Even with the White Tiger Shield Body Barrier protecting him, Dai Mubai felt a sharp pain in his arm and instinctively released her.
Almost at the same time, her second soul ring lit up.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
Hell Hundred Claws transformed into a rain of claw shadows, crashing down in unison. Every strike was razor-sharp, sealing off all of Dai Mubai's path of escape!
"Damn it!"
Dai Mubai could only desperately raise his arms to block while searching for a chance to counterattack.
But Zhu Zhuqing's every move was precise and ruthless, targeting vital points. Dai Mubai was forced entirely onto the defensive, unable to find even the slightest opportunity to strike back.
What shocked him even more was her combat awareness.
It far exceeded his expectations.
It was as if she could read his mind, predicting his actions and responding before he even moved.
Rip!
In another clash, Dai Mubai took a claw across his chest. Blood seeped through his clothes.
Yet Zhu Zhuqing showed no fear. Instead, her offense intensified.
Her figure weaved around him like a phantom. Claw shadows formed a tightening net, forcing Dai Mubai to retreat step by step.
The onlookers were stunned.
"Boss Dai is actually being suppressed?"
Oscar rubbed his eyes in disbelief.
"Didn't expect this sister to be this strong…"
Xiao Wu was equally astonished.
"This girl… is not simple."
Tang San's eyes flashed with gravity.
He could tell that Zhu Zhuqing's combat techniques were extraordinarily refined, and her grasp of timing was nearly flawless.
Even more terrifying was her physical prowess. Despite having a lower soul power level than Dai Mubai, she completely overwhelmed him in both strength and speed.
Tang San asked himself honestly: if he did not use hidden weapons, he would never be able to suppress Dai Mubai this effortlessly.
"So strong…"
Ning Rongrong, from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, had seen countless prodigies.
Yet ever since arriving at Shrek Academy, her understanding had been shattered time and time again.
Tang San's "self-created" soul skills and hidden weapons, a food-system soul master born with full soul power…
And now a monstrous Soul Grandmaster girl capable of overwhelming an opponent across an entire realm—at least a seven-level difference in soul power!
'Running into someone this tough… even Boss Dai isn't her match.'
Ma Hongjun clutched his still-aching backside, his face shifting between green and pale.
Only now did he realize that when Zhu Zhuqing kicked him earlier, she had already shown mercy.
"Interesting… very interesting…"
Zhao Wuji stroked his chin, eyes gleaming with intrigue.
"This little girl is a monster, too!"
Regardless of what the spectators thought, Dai Mubai was already drenched in sweat.
"Damn it! She really wants to kill me?"
Zhu Zhuqing's attacks weren't meant to teach him a lesson.
She intended to kill him.
"Hell Hundred Claws!"
At that moment, Zhu Zhuqing burst forward once more.
Claws rained down endlessly!
"Break for me!"
Dai Mubai gritted his teeth. Maintaining the White Tiger Shield Body Barrier, he unleashed the White Tiger Intense Light Wave.
A blazing white projectile exploded outward, colliding head-on with the claw shadows.
Boom!
An explosion erupted, a thin veil of smoke rising between them.
"Hell Rush Stab!"
Zhu Zhuqing's body flickered, transforming into a streak of black lightning.
In an instant, she appeared behind Dai Mubai. Both cat claws pierced forward, slicing through the air and aiming straight for his heart.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
This time, she was even faster.
Even stronger.
The terrifying physical strength brought by the five soul bones erupted fully at this moment, without the slightest restraint!
"?!"
Dai Mubai hurriedly turned, crossing his arms. White Tiger Shield Body Barrier flared, only to be shredded in a single claw strike!
Bang!
With a heavy thud, Dai Mubai was sent flying backward, crashing through a tree as thick as a bowl before barely coming to a stop.
"Cough… cough…"
He spat out blood, horror filling his eyes.
This… was this really the strength a Soul Grandmaster should have?!
Even White Tiger Vajra Transformation, combined with White Tiger Shield Body Barrier, couldn't stop her!
But Zhu Zhuqing gave him no time to process the shock.
"Hu—"
Like a ghost, she closed the distance again. Her claws tore through the air with a sharp whistling sound.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
Hell Hundred Claws erupted once more. But this time, each claw shadow was solid and substantial, infused with icy killing intent.
Like a demon from the Netherworld claiming a life.
"Damn it! White Tiger Fierce Intense Wave!"
Dai Mubai roared, firing two powerful golden light waves in succession.
One clashed head-on with Hell Hundred Claws.
The other attempted to force Zhu Zhuqing back.
Yet Zhu Zhuqing lowered her body, nearly sliding across the ground.
Perfectly evading the light wave, she swept her leg viciously into the side of Dai Mubai's knee.
Crack!
Bone trembled in pain.
"Ugh!"
Dai Mubai groaned and uncontrollably dropped to one knee.
But as a Soul Elder, his combat instincts were sharp. Enduring the pain, he swung his thick tiger palm toward her face.
The heavy strike nearly shattered the air.
Whoosh!
Zhu Zhuqing neither dodged nor retreated. Her soul ring flashed, and her right cat claw accelerated to meet the attack head-on.
Hell Rush Stab!
Clang!
A metallic collision rang out.
"Urgh!"
Dai Mubai felt an overwhelming force surge through him. His entire arm went numb instantly. His kneeling body was knocked backward, collapsing onto the ground.
Meanwhile, Zhu Zhuqing's other claw was already poised at his throat.
The sharp tip pierced the skin. A thin line of blood trickled down his neck.
One more inch forward—
And she could pierce his windpipe and end his life.
Yet her hand stopped.
On one hand, though she despised Dai Mubai's actions, they did not share a blood feud.
His abandonment and cowardice had chilled her heart, but it was not a crime worthy of death.
On the other hand…
Zhu Zhuqing slowly lifted her gaze.
She looked at the middle-aged man who had appeared beside Dai Mubai at some unknown moment.
He was not particularly tall, but his build was robust.
He seemed relaxed, smiling faintly.
Yet the surging aura around him had already transformed into pressure bearing down upon her.
"This guy's a fairly strong Soul Saint. You're not his opponent yet."
Bai Lu's voice sounded at the right moment.
"If you really want to kill him, wait until you're a Soul Elder. Wait until he's alone. Then you can kill him whenever you like."
End of Chapter