Assault System, Learn to Take a Beating First

Photographic Memory. No wonder his combat experience and techniques had improved so quickly while practicing with the spear. It seemed that what suited his growth best was not blindly studying and practicing, but constant battle—accumulating combat experience and techniques through fighting.

Qian Renxue closed the book, a faintly thoughtful look in her eyes.

Meanwhile, Jun Xuehan replayed the scene of his recent attack in his mind, searching for his shortcomings so he could make up for them. The method was simple: as long as he did not repeat his previous mistakes, that was success.

Moreover, as a reincarnator, his greatest strength at present was not Soul Power or anything of the sort, but Mental Power. His current Mental Power already far surpassed that of his peers. If there was anyone among people his age who could rival Jun Xuehan in Mental Power, it seemed there was only Tang San, another reincarnator.

Qian Renxue looked at Jun Xuehan's cool and calm expression, her fingers lightly tapping the table before her. Making him truly devote himself to Spirit Hall and develop a sense of belonging toward it did not seem like an easy task.

Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated. It seemed she needed someone to investigate his past and see whether they could uncover any useful information.

After an unknown amount of time had passed, a maid brought in another tableful of delicacies. Jun Xuehan looked at the food before him, picked up his bowl and chopsticks, and began eating.

Seeing this, Qian Renxue beckoned to She Long, signaling for him to come out with her. The two left the room. Qian Renxue glanced at Jun Xuehan and said, "Go to Fengning Village outside Heaven Dou City and ask around about Xuehan. The more detailed, the better. I want to know whether his cold personality was inborn, or whether something happened that made him this way."

She Long nodded. "Understood, Young Master. I'll head to Fengning Village and investigate right away."

With that, She Long turned and left the courtyard, while Qian Renxue returned to the room and sat down, calmly watching Jun Xuehan.

After eating and drinking his fill, Jun Xuehan asked Qian Renxue, "Sister Xue'er, where is Uncle She Long?"

Qian Renxue smiled faintly. "He went out to take care of something. If you want to practice with your spear, I can spar with you."

Jun Xuehan considered it briefly, then nodded lightly in agreement.

Though he did not know what level Qian Renxue's Soul Power had reached, one thing was certain: her Soul Power was definitely above his. Therefore, sparring would not be a problem.

Qian Renxue and Jun Xuehan rose almost simultaneously and headed toward the garden.

Upon reaching the garden, Jun Xuehan summoned his martial soul. The Silver Dragon Spear appeared in his hand, and a yellow Soul Ring lit up around him. Behind Qian Renxue appeared the Six-Winged Angel martial soul, while four Soul Rings—Yellow Purple Purple—appeared around her.

"Xuehan, be careful. I won't just defend without attacking. The fastest way to accumulate combat experience is through constant fighting." Qian Renxue's expression suddenly turned serious, though she showed no intention of attacking first.

The silver spear in Jun Xuehan's hand spun, elemental light quietly flowing across its shaft. The spear moved, launching straight at her.

Qian Renxue watched the incoming silver spear. The First Soul Ring beneath her feet suddenly lit up, holy energy gathering in her hand and forming a golden shield of light to block the spear.

"First Soul Skill: Angel Assault!"

Jun Xuehan's First Soul Skill lit up as well. Blazing flames wrapped around the spear tip that gleamed with cold light, stabbing straight toward Qian Renxue.

"First Soul Skill: Blazing Fire Striding Cloud!"

The silver spear collided with the shield of light. As Qian Renxue blocked the spear's attack, she also launched a counterattack, her fist glowing with pale golden light as it struck toward Jun Xuehan.

Though the force behind Jun Xuehan's silver spear was tremendous, he clenched his left hand into a fist and met the incoming punch. A massive force traveled from his fist into his arm, making his body stagger backward uncontrollably.

She really has no intention of holding back.

Just as Jun Xuehan steadied himself, pain shot through his right hand, and the silver spear flew from his grasp.

"Losing focus in battle is a grave taboo, especially when you have yet to win." Qian Renxue glanced at the Silver Dragon Spear embedded some distance away, then launched her own attack.

Jun Xuehan looked at the incoming attack and found himself unable to dodge in time. He was struck several times, pain spreading through his body. Without any hesitation, he ran toward the Silver Dragon Spear.

Qian Renxue appeared in front of the Silver Dragon Spear before he could reach it and attacked Jun Xuehan directly. As Jun Xuehan did his best to block Qian Renxue's attacks, he also paid attention to the methods and angles she used when striking.

Qian Renxue had also suppressed her strength to the level of a Soul Master and had not used power beyond that level.

However, due to the enormous gap between their combat experience and fighting techniques, Jun Xuehan was basically stuck in a state of being beaten.

Yet as time gradually passed, Qian Renxue discovered that Jun Xuehan's combat experience and techniques were steadily improving, though the progress was not particularly obvious.

Almost there. I'm just a little closer to the Silver Dragon Spear. But this really hurts. Can't she go a little easier on me?

As Jun Xuehan endured Qian Renxue's attacks, he quietly shifted closer to the Silver Dragon Spear.

Hearing the voice in her mind, Qian Renxue's expression did not change, nor did the attacks from her hands slow down. Just as Jun Xuehan prepared to reach for the Silver Dragon Spear, Qian Renxue suddenly struck aside his hand and knocked him back.

"What Assault System Battle Soul Master doesn't take a beating? When fighting someone head-on, getting hit is unavoidable. Besides, this kind of battle is the best way for you to grow. If all I did was defend without attacking, what would be the point of having a sparring partner? I might as well get you a wooden dummy to practice on." Qian Renxue spoke with a stern, serious expression, standing quietly in front of the Silver Dragon Spear as she watched the sweat-drenched Jun Xuehan.

Jun Xuehan endured the pain throughout his body and felt that Qian Renxue actually had a point. He found himself unable to refute her. As the name implied, an Assault System was meant to launch powerful frontal attacks. One needed not only offensive ability, but also a certain level of defensive ability.

Pure offense was not called an Assault System. That was called Pure Attack.

Simply put, an Assault System not only had to deal damage, but also had to be able to take a beating. Otherwise, if one was taken out by the opponent before even charging in, how could they deal any damage?

I agree with the logic, but the method is a bit wrong. This really hurts. Can't she go a little easier on me? Jun Xuehan silently grumbled to himself while doing his best to adjust his condition.