The Extreme Method

Zhao Wuji nodded. He had never seen anyone so ruthless toward himself.

Constantly striking the body to improve its physical qualities was far more effective than running, but it was also much more dangerous.

Zhao Wuji had initially disagreed with using this method, but Bai Ying insisted. Only this way could he improve his body in the shortest possible time.

After all, he already possessed a God-Bestowed Spirit Ring. The greatest feature of a God-Bestowed Spirit Ring was that as long as he could withstand it, his fifth Spirit Ring might even reach the hundred-thousand-year level.

Zhao Wuji suddenly seemed to become a different person. The Soul Power around his body instantly grew intense. The dense Soul Power seemed to solidify, condensing into the shape of his Martial Soul Avatar. Golden light flashed in his eyes.

Bai Ying took a deep breath. He knew this would be a tremendous challenge. He planted his feet in a horse stance, his body taut as he gave it everything he had. Suddenly, Zhao Wuji struck out with one palm. A thunderous boom rang through the air. Bai Ying felt an enormous force crash into him, sending the blood in his body surging backward as if it would burst through his flesh.

Yet Bai Ying did not make a sound. He clenched his teeth and resisted the tremendous force with all his strength. Thump, thump, thump—the sound rang out again as each of Zhao Wuji's attacks landed on Bai Ying's body, leaving him increasingly covered in wounds. But Bai Ying did not retreat in the slightest. He remained firmly rooted in his horse stance, completely motionless.

Yu Xiaogang hurried to their side, his face filled with shock and worry. The scene before him was unbelievable—Zhao Wuji, the Soul Master renowned throughout the academy for his strength, was attacking Bai Ying with all his might, while Bai Ying clenched his teeth and silently endured the fierce assault.

"Stop!" Yu Xiaogang shouted, his voice full of tension and urgency.

He was not afraid that something would happen to Bai Ying. He was afraid that Bai Ying would die at Shrek Academy.

Zhao Wuji's attacks suddenly ceased. He looked at Yu Xiaogang with a trace of confusion and displeasure. "Grandmaster, what are you doing? I'm helping him improve his physical qualities."

By then, all seven of the Shrek Seven Monsters had arrived. When Zhao Wuji explained Bai Ying's method to them, every one of them was startled.

Dai Mubai's eyes widened. He had originally thought that making them run three or four hundred meters with weighted loads was already an extreme challenge, but Bai Ying was now enduring training far more brutal. His pride instantly flared, burning fiercely. Without a word, he turned and ran to the side, the bamboo basket on his back swaying with his stride and making dull thuds.

When Tang San, Oscar, Ning Rongrong, and Ma Hongjun saw Dai Mubai's actions, they were stunned at first. Then they exchanged looks, determination flashing in their eyes. They knew this was a challenge to themselves, as well as a way to improve. Thus, they followed Dai Mubai's example and began running. Tang San and the others had originally wanted to use this method as well, but Yu Xiaogang had flatly refused. He did not want his disciples to suffer any injuries. Although this method could produce rapid improvement, the damage it inflicted on the body was immense. Only a lunatic would use it.

Ning Rongrong was not as fast as the boys, but her tenacity was no less than anyone else's. Ma Hongjun ran while shouting, "Boss Dai, wait for me!" as he gave chase with all his strength.

After being hammered by Zhao Wuji again and again, Bai Ying's body was already swaying on the verge of collapse, as if he could fall at any moment. Seeing this, Zhao Wuji could not help feeling worried. He stopped and panted heavily, his eyes fixed tightly on Bai Ying, afraid that something might go wrong.

Bai Ying fell to the ground, his body covered in wounds and his clothes stained red with blood. Yet he did not make a sound, silently enduring everything. His gaze was firm and deep, as if an inexhaustible power supported him.

Suddenly, Bai Ying's body began to tremble. It was as if a powerful force was surging within him. He sat cross-legged and began circulating Heaven and Earth Great Shift and Soul Power, repairing his injuries. The Soul Power around his body instantly grew intense, the dense energy seeming to solidify.

This extreme method continued for several days. Bai Ying was like an unyielding warrior, battling the limits of his body every day. Whenever night fell, he was covered in wounds, yet a determined light shone in his eyes, as if he were saying, I can still hold on.

This method continued for several days.

Finally, several days later.

Bai Ying sat cross-legged, a faint golden glow spreading around his body. It was his Soul Power repairing his physical injuries. Every breath carried a trace of pain, but he clenched his teeth and silently endured it. As time passed, the wounds on his body gradually disappeared, replaced by even more resilient muscles.

"Big brother, why are you pushing yourself so hard?"

In the girls' dormitory, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong looked at Bai Ying before them with worried expressions.

"Ordinary training no longer has much effect on me. I can only improve by using such an extreme method."

"I have to become stronger."

Ning Rongrong's face was filled with worry. Over the past few days, she had watched Bai Ying remain covered in wounds, never fully recovering.

The Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda activated instantly. With the healing power of the Nine Treasures Divine Light, Bai Ying's Soul Power finally recovered.

"You can't use this method anymore. What if something really happens to you?"

"Don't worry. I'm fine now. My physical training is over, and I won't use this method again for the next few days."

"Next, it's the three of you. Although that fellow Yu Xiaogang gave you a break, I can guarantee that your days won't be easy."

Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu immediately felt an ominous premonition.

"Seriously? You're going to train us too?"

Ning Rongrong complained, "We've already been training for so long. Can't we stop training now?"

"That won't do. I can refrain from training the others, but you have to train. Do you want to become stronger? If you want to become stronger, you have to suffer."

Bai Ying brought the three of them to the Rose Grand Hotel and rented a room there.

Although they all knew they were there to cultivate, setting their cultivation site here still felt somewhat strange.

"Big brother, are we really going to cultivate here?"

"You wouldn't happen to be planning to do something improper to us, would you?"

"Do you think I can't tell the difference between training and something else? Enough. Get those ridiculous ideas out of your heads."