Zhu Zhuqing: I Can't Go Back, I Like Them Big

"So... so strong..."

"She's actually so much stronger than last time..."

Dai Mubai clenched his teeth, staring at Zhu Zhuqing with an unwilling expression.

Although Zhu Zhuqing had defeated him last time, they had at least been evenly matched.

But this time... it was a completely one-sided crushing defeat.

"What?!"

Oscar, who was in the air, was stunned.

He knew Zhu Zhuqing was strong, but he had never expected her to be this strong!

Even Dai Mubai, after activating White Tiger Vajra Transformation, had been effortlessly blasted away with a single punch.

Before he could think further, he swooped down at extreme speed and slid across the ground.

Without a word, he stuffed his Recovery Big Sausage into Dai Mubai's mouth.

"Dai Boss, eat it!"

Dai Mubai swallowed it and felt a warm current spread through his body.

The numbness in his arm eased, and a small portion of his soul power recovered as well.

"Hiss~"

But at that moment, Oscar suddenly felt a chill run down his back.

He stiffly turned his head, only to see that Zhu Zhuqing had somehow appeared behind him.

Those cat eyes were staring at him coldly.

"Th-that... Older Sister... c-can I go down by myself?"

Oscar's face fell as he raised both hands in surrender.

Responding to him was a kick from Zhu Zhuqing.

"Bang!"

The kick was as fast as lightning. Oscar did not even see the movement before pain exploded in his abdomen.

"Awoo~"

His whole body flew up like a sandbag, tracing an arc through the air before landing perfectly beneath the Soul Arena Stage.

Now, the situation on the stage had once again become a one-on-one battle.

Dai Mubai bit down on the Big Sausage and struggled to rise, a fierce glint flashing through his eyes.

He knew he could not win.

But even if he lost, he had to lose with dignity!

"Aah!!!"

With an angry roar, he poured his soul power into his right fist and charged at Zhu Zhuqing like a cannonball.

This strike contained all his strength!

Yet Zhu Zhuqing merely shifted her gaze slightly.

She did not dodge. She did not even assume a Defensive Stance.

"Hah!"

She merely turned slightly, raised her left hand, and threw out a savage hook.

As soul power gathered, a faint glow bloomed.

Her fist seemed to carry endless pressure, making Dai Mubai feel as if his body had suddenly grown heavy and his movements had slowed.

Great Strength Vajra Palm: Great Pressure!

"Boom—!!"

As their fists collided, Dai Mubai felt an overwhelming force crash into him.

"Crack~"

His entire right arm instantly went numb, and his body flew backwards once more.

Meanwhile, Zhu Zhuqing remained where she was and slowly withdrew her fist.

The gap between them was enormous, obvious to the naked eye!

"Cough, cough, cough..."

Dai Mubai lay on the ground, gasping heavily as blood continuously spilled from the corner of his mouth.

As for the right arm that had clashed with hers, it was visibly bent. It had clearly been broken!

"Urgh! Cough! Aah!"

He gritted his teeth. He struggled. He could not rise again.

"Swish, swish, swish..."

Zhu Zhuqing slowly walked over to him, unleashing a skyful of claw shadows that enveloped him.

Faced with that terrifying, unavoidable attack, Dai Mubai's heart skipped a beat.

Suddenly, a glint of light pierced through the claw shadows and hovered above his head.

Those sharp claws, gleaming with reflected light, were now less than a centimeter from his eyes.

"Thump, thump, thump, thump!"

Dai Mubai could hear his Heart Pounding wildly, and he could feel the icy Killing Intent radiating from those claw tips.

Zhu Zhuqing withdrew her sharp claws and stood before him, looking down calmly.

"It's over."

Her voice came through the mask, cold and calm.

"..."

Dai Mubai looked up at her, his eyes filled with complicated emotions—

Unwillingness, humiliation, shock... and a trace of deep regret.

If he had not fled Star Luo back then, if he had chosen to fight alongside Zhu Zhuqing back then, if he...

Unfortunately... there were no ifs.

In the end, he smiled bitterly.

"I... have completely lost."

The Host announced loudly:

"I declare that the winners of this Soul Duel competition are the Gemstone Cat Combination!"

"Wah!!!"

Countless Audience members screamed and cheered, offering their congratulations.

In the Audience Seats, the Shrek Group wore varying expressions.

"So amazing..."

Xiao Wu bit her lip, utterly stunned.

Tang San's expression grew increasingly gloomy upon hearing that.

He could tell that Zhu Zhuqing had used even fewer abilities in this battle than she had when fighting him.

Yet even with Ning Rongrong's enhancement, the speed and strength she displayed in battle were both far greater than when she had fought him.

So... she hadn't been serious at all when she dueled me just now!

Thinking this, Tang San's heart sank.

"Dai Boss was too unlucky."

Ma Hongjun shrank back his neck, secretly rejoicing.

"Good thing... good thing Fatty was smart and didn't team up with Dai Boss today... otherwise... I'd probably have to lie in bed for days..."

Yu Xiaogang and Flender looked at each other, both seeing the shock in the other's eyes.

"Her strength... is probably already close to that of a Soul King."

Yu Xiaogang spoke in a low voice, his voice trembling slightly.

As a Master of Theoretical Research, he understood all too well what this meant.

Level 39 at twelve years old, with actual combat strength estimated to be close to a Soul King...

Even if it was only an estimate, "genius" was no longer enough to describe her.

She was a monster! A true monster!

Flender pushed up his glasses, his eyes behind the lenses gleaming brightly.

"Moreover, her combat awareness and confidence are nothing like those of a twelve-year-old child.

"That calmness, decisiveness, and precision... she's practically a born warrior."

"More importantly..."

Yu Xiaogang added, "her physical strength far surpasses that of Soul Masters at the same level. Shattering Soul Skills with her bare hands... even if she had a Heaven-Defying Opportunity, she should have..."

"You mean..."

"Mm, that."

The two understood without speaking, yet both fell silent.

They could guess that Zhu Zhuqing most likely possessed a Soul Bone.

But so what?

Were they supposed to Kill and Seize Treasure?

Impossible!

They had too many concerns now. They could not possibly Kill and Seize Treasure over a Soul Bone that might not even exist.

If they succeeded and obtained a Soul Bone, that would be a good thing.

If they failed, they would make a mortal enemy of a future Title Douluo!

Besides, there was one thing they could not confirm—did Zhu Zhuqing really have no one backing her?

"Sigh~"

The two sighed together.

The older one got, the more timid one became!

On the Soul Arena Stage

Zhu Zhuqing released her Martial Soul Possession and turned to walk off the Soul Arena Stage.

"Zhu... Xiao Yue!"

Ning Rongrong excitedly rushed over, threw her arms around Zhu Zhuqing, and said excitedly:

"We're both so awesome, Gaga Random Kill!"

As for who was gaga and who was doing the random killing, don't worry about it!

"Mm, random kill."

Feeling the young girl's embrace, Zhu Zhuqing froze for a moment, then instinctively gently patted Ning Rongrong's head.

"Hey hey! So? My Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda support is amazing, right!"

Ning Rongrong was immensely proud as she spoke as though claiming credit.

"Mm, it was alright."

Zhu Zhuqing replied in a very flat tone.

"So, isn't the boost from my Soul Skills more exhilarating?"

Bai Lu could not help but ask with a smile.

"Indeed, I still prefer your Soul Skills."

Zhu Zhuqing rarely agreed so wholeheartedly with Bai Lu in her heart.

But Ning Rongrong beside her was unwilling to let it go.

"What are you saying?! What do you mean, 'alright'?!"

"Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is the Strongest Support martial soul!"

"Any Soul Master who has experienced the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda will absolutely never be able to go back!"

"Indeed..."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded in complete agreement. "I really can't go back!"

Without comparison, there could be no harm.

Compared to Bai Lu's massive enhancement Soul Skills, Ning Rongrong's minor boosts were somewhat lacking...

Even if she released the Eight Spider Lances, their strength enhancement alone was far more powerful than Ning Rongrong's little pagoda!

Sigh~ She had already taken the shape of the White Tiger. She could not go back.

Sure enough, she still liked them big!