A Rather Different Sparring Match

Perhaps because she had been drinking, Canossa's cheeks had a faint blush, like that of a peach blossom.

Her eyebrows curved into a smile, and her beautiful, sparkling eyes exuded boundless charm.

She naturally knew long ago that Rein had achieved the "Divine Steel Realm".

During the daytime battle on the airship, the dazzling golden light emanating from Rein truly surprised her.

But at this moment, she pretended not to know and teased, "And then?"

Her tone was soft and sweet, giving listeners a tingling, almost numbing sensation.

"Hey"

Hearing this, Rein wasn't intimidated at all and just smiled.

We've shared a bed, and apart from the final intimate encounter, we've been intimate in every way imaginable.

He knew Canossa was trying to seduce him, but he wasn't falling for it.

Rein didn't say much, but rather picked up the wine glass on the table with a gentlemanly gesture, indicating to Canossa to clink glasses, saying, "Let's have a toast to our long-awaited reunion."

"Giggle giggle"

Canossa smiled slightly, clinked glasses, and took a sip of wine.

She put down her wine glass, not bringing up the previous topic again, and looked at the increasingly domineering Rein, saying, "Your cultivation progress is truly astonishing. Thinking back, that little doctor I met on the train a few years ago was just a Transcendent who had just advanced to the First Tier. Now you've already advanced to the Transcendent Fourth Tier!"

"Yes, time flies."

Upon hearing this, a hint of reminiscence appeared in Rein's eyes.

When they first met on the train, he assumed that Madame Canossa was a friend of Ymir, and thus they became acquainted without really knowing it.

Oh, no.

At that time, she was still called "Madam Vanessa".

Then, on his way to City of Radiance, he encountered Beast Tide. He naively thought that Uncle Sam always talked about his martial arts skills, was just an ordinary Third Tier Extraordinary.

Then, for no apparent reason, I learned the Body Refining Secret Method called the "Great Strength God Art".

Looking back, the past seems like fleeting images that have passed through my mind.

Before he knew it, he had already reached the Great Perfection of the "Divine Steel Realm".

Since they came specifically to drink, the two of them enjoyed themselves immensely.

They drank intermittently, chatting intimately.

As time went on, the tavern became more and more crowded.

On the dance floor, young men and women writhed and swayed to the deafening music. One by one, the voluptuous women shed their already revealing clothing on stage.

After a few upbeat dance tracks, the lights dimmed and a soothing piece of music began to play.

Fast dance is a form of catharsis, while slow dance is a form of deep emotion.

The men politely invited their female companions onto the dance floor, where they danced intimately to soft music.

The dim lighting, the soft music, and the increasingly ambiguous atmosphere in the tavern created a sense of mystery.

In the corner, Rein and Canossa were still drinking.

Since she was coming to a tavern for drinks, a cheongsam would be too formal for the occasion, so Canossa changed into a sexy low-cut black tulle dress before arriving, with a string of dazzling diamond necklaces adorning her long neck.

Looking further down, a expanse of snow-white skin seemed ready to burst forth. The sexy, openwork bra could barely conceal her towering, majestic breasts, swaying gently, revealing a deep cleavage.

Looking at the men and women on the dance floor, Rein suddenly felt like dancing.

He stood up, gestured to Canossa beside him, and asked in a gentlemanly manner, "Beautiful lady, may I invite you to dance?"

Canossa glanced at him, gracefully extended her forearm, and smiled brightly, "Okay."

With a gentle pull, Rein drew the warm, soft body into his arms.

The two embraced intimately as they entered the dance floor.

Like the other female companions on the dance floor, Canossa leaned almost entirely into Rein's arms. She seemed slightly tipsy, her eyes half-closed, her expression gradually becoming hazy.

Without any hesitation, Rein slid his hand, which was around her slender waist, down three inches.

Canossa wrapped her arms around his neck, clearly noticing his increasingly unruly hands, but she didn't mind at all and let him do as he pleased.

The two embraced intimately, their skin touching and their body heat sharing.

The atmosphere gradually became heated.

He didn't know how long he had been jumping, but a glint of light flashed in his eyes.

The dim light concealed the blush on her pretty face.

She buried her head in the crook of Rein's neck, blowing warm breath affectionately, and whispered, "Oh dear, it's been a few months, and our city lord seems to have changed quite a bit."

Rein pretended not to know what she was referring to, and without restraining himself at all, he shamelessly said, "I already said, my 'Divine Steel Realm' has been perfected."

After the battle at Black Wind Territory, the two camped in the wilderness and spent a night together in bed.

Such intimate gestures seemed familiar and natural to both of them, without the slightest awkwardness.

"Giggle giggle"

Canossa chuckled softly when she heard Rein bring up the topic again.

She naturally remembered their agreement.

However, she deliberately avoided the topic and continued, "Oh dear, I don't know how you cultivated. I've cultivated diligently for so many years, expending so many resources, and only barely reached this level. Our dear city lord actually achieved it so easily; it's truly an enviable talent."

When they reached a point of intense heat, both of their bodies felt slightly hot.

Rein picked up the conversation, saying, "I remember the 'Great Strength God Art Stone Carving' we found in the 'Eye of Hell' temple. There are twenty-four more stone slabs after the Divine Steel Realm. How about we find another place to exchange our cultivation experiences?"

Canossa knew perfectly well what was going on. Her beautiful eyes flickered, and she asked with a half-smile, "You only want to exchange cultivation insights with me?"

Rein nodded seriously and said, "Yes."

"OK!"

Upon hearing this, Canossa readily agreed, "In that case, my residence has a training ground, let's go have a match. Let me see just how good our city lord's 'Divine Steel Realm' really is."

After enjoying their drinks, the two left the tavern.

Rein wasn't in a rush of lust; his relationship with Canossa hadn't reached the point where he needed to use any tricks.

He was thinking of going to her residence, presumably to exchange information about "secret cultivation" methods.

But to his surprise, Canossa actually invited him to her residence for a duel.

The Black Gold Merchant Guild is incredibly wealthy, Canossa, a super-rich woman, owns a super luxurious mansion in the heart of Black Dragon City.

The two got out of the car and went straight to the mansion's combat training ground.

Rein from the situation, a fight is probably inevitable tonight.

However, compared to "secret practice".

He had long been looking forward to sparring with Canossa.

He was also eager to know where the difference lay between himself and a "legendary" Transcendent who also practiced vigorous physical training.

Rein's current combat strength is almost unmatched among fifth-tier Melee Extraordinary.

However, there is still an absolute gap between them and the "legend".

Before this, he had sparred and exchanged skills with other top fighters, including Bazel, Guy, and Kolman.

The outcome is that if the other party doesn't stop, there's a very high chance he'll be killed.

Not to mention spiritual Transcendent like Metternich.

If you really get into a fight, you won't even know how you died.

However, this kind of competition is a one-sided "masochistic" experience.

But the gains were also plentiful.

He used to be too weak to fight against legendary Transcendent. But now, although he can't beat them, he's qualified to exchange a few blows.

Every time he sparred with a top expert, Rein's database would collect a lot of data.

Further intensified cultivation within the dream realm led to a rapid increase in strength.

Canossa, a legendary figure who also practices the [Great Strength God Art], is actually the most ideal sparring partner.

Although Rein wanted to spar with her, it would seem a bit unromantic to bring it up right away after not seeing her for several months.

Unexpectedly, Canossa brought it up herself.

"Do you want to change your clothes?"

Upon entering the training ground, Rein looked at Canossa, who was still wearing a long black tulle dress, and a wicked smile crept across his face.

After not seeing each other for several months, he realized that he was not the same person he was a few months ago.

If it really comes to a fight, he won't just take the beating all the time.

Canossa dismissed it, saying, "No need."

She paused, glanced at the confident smile on Rein's face, raised an eyebrow, and said, "It seems that after not seeing you for several months, our city lord is quite confident in his own strength."

"Hey-hey."

Rein smiled noncommittally, already having a plan in mind.

The system has analyzed Canossa's strength. Although he can't beat her, he can still make her suffer a little loss through certain methods.

At that moment, Canossa, as if struck by a sudden thought, flashed a knowing smile and said, "Perform well. If you can last thirty rounds, there's a reward!"

Rein's expression lit up. "Oh? What reward?"

A charming smile flickered across Canossa's face, but she kept everyone in suspense, saying, "We'll talk about it after you've lasted thirty rounds!"

"Come!"

Before she finished speaking, a dazzling golden battle aura suddenly erupted from her deep mountain, and upon closer inspection, her skin also seemed to radiate a golden luster.

Although Canossa didn't activate her "magic release" state, she still seemed to be serious.

"Good!"

Upon seeing this, Rein's pupils contracted.

Without further ado, his fighting spirit surged forth.

The next instant, the two figures vanished from their original positions, transforming into two beams of golden light that collided violently in the center of the training field.

A violent shockwave, like the detonation of a powder keg, erupted from the point of contact between the two. A visible blast of air swept across the entire training ground, causing the sandbags in the corner to shake violently.

With a "thump".

Like the sharp clang of two bronze statues colliding, it reverberated through the eardrums.

"Huh?"

Upon this touch, Canossa let out a soft exclamation, immediately sensing Rein's "progress".

How come he wasn't thrown off his feet?

Whether it's strength, fighting spirit, or muscle strength, everything is vastly different compared to a few months ago.

In the brief moment of stalemate, Rein caught a glimpse of surprise on Canossa's face, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

In terms of sheer physical strength, Canossa was indeed stronger than him.

But now, it's no longer the absolute, overwhelming gap it used to be.

Furthermore, the Bodyguard Battle Qi condensed by [Condense Qi into Gang] is comparable to that of a fifth-tier Transcendent.

Even for Canossa, it would be extremely difficult to inflict serious damage with a single blow without using her full strength.

This is why Rein was looking forward to the match.

If he can't eliminate himself in one go, he'll compete on attrition; he's not afraid of anyone.

Even if it's a "legend".

Before Rein could even rejoice, a mocking look flashed across Canossa's face as she looked at him. "Oh, Lord City Lord, don't be too happy yet."

In the instant the two were locked in an elbow-strike, she changed her move, raising her foot to deliver a spinning kick that struck Rein's left arm directly.

Rein didn't even have time to react; he felt as if he had been hit by an elephant, and his whole body felt like it was about to be launched into the air.

"Such a fast reaction speed!"

He cried out in his heart.

This extreme difference in neural and muscular reaction speed is the real gap between them and top masters!

Even though his eyes caught Canossa's movements, his body couldn't keep up with her physical reactions.

If this attack were delivered by an enemy, they would be in grave danger.

But

The view beneath the skirt, it looks like black lace?

A beautiful image flashed through Rein's mind before the immense force blasted him away.

Then, with a "whoosh," it rapidly cut through the air, flew backwards for a hundred meters, and crashed into the thick wall of the training ground.

With a muffled "plop".

A figure fell from the wall, leaving a spiderweb-like crack on the two-meter-high wall.

"Crack!" "Crack!" Large pieces of gravel fell.

That kick was clearly quite severe.

Far away.

Canossa watched as Rein scrambled to his feet, a mocking smile playing on her lips. "Oh, our city lord seems quite capable, isn't he?"

Knowing that Rein was tough, she didn't hold back with her kick.

"Cough cough cough"

Rein stood up, clutching his chest, barely managing to hold back the blood he was about to cough up, and said resentfully, "Mrs. Canossa, you really went too far."

That kick was delivered to him, and he barely coughed up blood; if it had been an ordinary Fourth Tier Transcendent, he probably would have been dead in one kick.

Canossa scoffed, "Since it's a friendly spar, you naturally have to use some strength. Otherwise, a spar without going all out would be completely meaningless."

She paused, a smile flashing in her eyes, and asked with a hint of provocation, "So... you want me to hold back?"

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Upon hearing this, Rein was speechless.

Even so, he still felt that Canossa did it on purpose.

He clearly sensed that the "no" had a hidden meaning.

However, this kind of injury was completely healed instantly with a single application of the [Divine Healing Technique].

"Need not!"

Rein also lost his temper.

No sooner had he finished speaking than he charged forward again without any hesitation.

In that instant, his fighting spirit condensed, and the fighting spirit on his fist solidified to an unbelievable degree.

Purple lightning flashed, faintly tinged with black.

"Tsk tsk. A little faster than before."

Canossa, watching from a distance, remained calm as she watched Rein rush towards her.

This speed was completely within her ability to detect.

However, after this brief probing, she had already grasped Rein's strength and thought to herself with approval, "This guy has indeed improved a lot."

"Thump~~"

Another muffled thud.

In an instant, the two touched each other again.

They are all Strength Extraordinary, with few fancy techniques, relying instead on wide-ranging, powerful punches and kicks.

Perhaps because she had just kicked Rein hard, Canossa was giving him some face this time and holding back some of her strength.

After all, in her mind, the current Rein couldn't hurt her at all.

But perhaps it was because of this overconfidence, or perhaps because Rein had always intended to hide his true strength and embarrass her, that some unusual situation suddenly occurred after the two had exchanged a few blows.

Canossa did not activate the "Demonic Unraveling" state, and her battle qi condensation was only at the fifth-level perfection.

In order to be able to kill enemies of higher levels, Rein put in a lot of effort in [Condense Qi into Gang]. Especially in his fists, he has been able to condense Bodyguard Battle Qi that can break through almost all Transcendent beings below the legendary level.

The two exchanged blows, like two bronze statues clashing head-on, producing muffled "thump thump thump" sounds.

Just then, a wicked smile flashed in Rein's eyes.

He took a punch from Canossa with his body, trading injury for an opportunity to launch an attack.

Canossa fell for it.

Although she noticed it, it was too late to block it.

Instinctively, she thought of using her Bodyguard Battle Qi to defend against the punch.

Sure enough, Rein's punch landed squarely on her lower ribs. Then, the fist actually pierced through the vacuum-like Bodyguard Battle Qi around her body and struck her.

"Huh? He actually hid this severed hand before!"

Canossa felt a slight doubt in her heart and was quite surprised.

Although the punch broke through her Bodyguard Battle Qi and landed on her skin, the force of the punch would not cause any damage to her golden body.

But in the next instant, she immediately understood the "sinister" intention behind Rein's punch.

With a sharp "rip" sound, the silk fabric was torn, and Canossa suddenly felt a chill in her chest.

This punch couldn't actually harm her body, but without the protective aura, her clothes were extremely fragile. The immense force of the punch ripped the gauze skirt at her lower ribs into shreds.

The towering structure, though not fully restrained, seems to yearn to break free.

"This guy, he's actually thinking of doing something bad."

Canossa secretly spit out a mouthful.

After being punched, she angrily kicked him, sending Rein flying like a sandbag.

However, because the long skirt was already torn, this kick tore another hole, directly exposing a large area of snow-white skin on her lower abdomen and side waist.

At that moment, a smug, wicked smile appeared on the face of the Rein had just crashed to the ground in the distance.

"Again!"

He knew he couldn't beat Canossa, but getting beaten up was good enough to feast his eyes on.

He stared at Canossa's tattered dress, giving her no time to think, and charged forward again, his feet slamming into the ground.

Canossa frowned slightly, not having time to worry about the clothes, and had to return to defense.

Now, the long dress ripped again.

Because he is a support character, Rein has a shameless "trading blows" fighting style.

Therefore, even a legendary Transcendent like Canossa would occasionally suffer minor losses and get punched or kicked when caught off guard.

Moreover, Rein had malicious intentions; he specifically targeted people's Bodyguard Battle Qi, specifically the "Condense Qi into Gang" technique. While it wouldn't harm Canossa, it was more than enough to tear her clothes.

Once Canossa's clothes are torn, whether it's from a defensive movement or from being punched, a large piece of fabric will inevitably be torn off.

And so, the two grew more and more intense, and more and more pieces of black veil lay on the ground.

Canossa became increasingly sexy as she fought, with large swathes of her skin exposed to the air without any obstruction.

Before long, she was left with only a few strips of cloth.

Those torn pieces of fabric couldn't hide the enchanting spring scenery, and, once you engage in vigorous exercise, your skin will also vibrate due to inertia.

Although Rein had planned it, he never expected that the "clothes-tearing fighting" he had played in a game in his previous life would actually happen before his eyes.

Moreover, Canossa's stunning figure would cause her to bounce violently during strenuous exercise, which was quite a sight to behold.

Although he got beaten up, it also gave Lei a good look at the sight.

Finally, the two fought for a few more rounds.

Overwhelmed by the negative reviews, the group led by the woman in black veil stopped, and Canossa waved her hand, saying, "Alright, that's enough."

"Oh, not sparring anymore?"

Rein stopped as well, and with a single cast of Healing Spell, his bruised and swollen face instantly returned to normal.

He revealed a sly, mischievous grin.

Canossa gave him a disgruntled look, then glanced at the tattered clothes on the ground, and retorted, "How are we supposed to fight now?"

"Oh."

Rein shrugged, looking completely innocent.

They seemed to feel regret at not being able to see the shimmering spring scenery again.

But his gaze was equally unrestrained, roaming freely over her curvaceous figure.

Canossa met his unwavering gaze without trying to hide it, and stood there openly and naturally.

At this moment, she knew perfectly well that this guy had already come up with this wicked idea, and said angrily, "My Lord City Lord, your perverse sense of humor is quite unique."

Rein made no attempt to hide his intentions and asked directly, "Well, would Mrs. Canossa be willing to indulge my little quirk?"

Canossa's expression showed no sign of disapproval; her eyebrows curved like crescent moons. "Look if you want, consider it a treat for you."