"If you have no objections, I'd like to spar with you."
Summoning his martial soul, Xie Yue spoke.
Ever since losing to Su Chen back then, his martial soul had changed.
After six years, he had completely mastered his new martial soul.
"Though I may not win, let me see the gap between us."
The new Moon Blades appeared in Xie Yue's hands, vastly different from how Su Chen remembered them.
The current Moon Blades resembled thick, flattened S-shapes.
They did not look like the kind of weapons meant for slashing.
"Let's go outside the city. I have some matters to deal with for now. It's best if Teacher doesn't learn that I'm not dead yet."
"You're still the same, always hiding something."
Xie Yue did not say much and tacitly accepted Su Chen's request.
"Who is he?"
Once they reached the outskirts, Ziji emerged from the shadows.
"Who are you?"
At the sight of the alluring Ziji, Xie Yue's first reaction was to retreat.
This woman was dangerous. That was Xie Yue's first impression.
"Su Chen's friend."
As she spoke, Ziji turned to Su Chen.
"So am I."
Seeing Su Chen nod and confirm Ziji's identity, Xie Yue temporarily lowered his guard.
"He and I haven't seen each other in years. He wants to spar."
"I see. Do you need me to act as referee?"
With a dashing smile, Ziji stepped forward.
Her Soul Power spread out, sealing off the surrounding area.
"Thanks."
Taking his position to one side, Su Chen released his Soul Power.
"Level forty. You really are strong. But I haven't wasted these years either."
Four soul rings flickered. Xie Yue was now a four-ring Soul Ancestor.
"Come on. Let me show you how I've changed over the past four years."
With a sweep of his