A Natural-Born Battle Genius! One Month Later

Qian Renxue waved a hand, signaling for Chu Ye to make his move. She stood perfectly straight in place, as if she did not have a single opening.

"Then here I come."

Chu Ye rubbed his fists, rushed toward Qian Renxue, and swung a punch.

Smack!

Qian Renxue caught Chu Ye's fist with ease. Seeing this, Chu Ye sent his other fist at her, then started attacking with his feet, but no matter how he attacked, Qian Renxue easily blocked or dodged every blow.

"Your attacks have no rhythm, no structure, and you barely even use your head. You are a complete and utter rookie in battle. Even if you have a God-tier Martial Soul and a spirit ring configuration far beyond others, it's still possible for you to lose to an opponent of the same level!"

Indeed, this was Chu Ye's biggest flaw at present. He had never experienced a single battle, nor any training related to combat.

"Again! When you fight, you must have your own rhythm. At the same time, you need to predict in advance how your opponent will respond, as well as the moves that come after!"

Chu Ye seriously thought over Qian Renxue's words, absorbed them, grasped them, and made his move again.

Smack! Bang! Bang! Bang!

Chu Ye began launching attacks at Qian Renxue again and again. In just a short period of time, his battle awareness and combat techniques actually showed obvious changes and improvement.

Qian Renxue was deeply shocked. "This guy understands things so quickly. He's simply a natural-born battle genius."

The two sparred for a long while longer, then switched to cultivating their soul power and began meditating back-to-back.

In the distance, Yu Hu, who had been secretly watching the whole time, could no longer hold himself back. "Damn it! I have to teach this brat a lesson."

Yu Hu's expression was ugly. Suddenly, an idea came to him. A cold smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and he walked toward Chu Ye.

"Let me introduce myself. My name is Yu Hu, a rank 18 one-ring Power Attack System battle Spirit Master. You're His Holiness the Pope's personal disciple, Chu Ye, right?"

Chu Ye stopped cultivating and glanced at this boy, who was three years older than him. "Mm, I am. Need something?"

"I heard you have a God-tier Martial Soul and Innate Full Soul Power. Pretty impressive. I, Yu Hu, like fighting geniuses like you. How about it? Interested in sparring with me so we can test each other and learn a thing or two?" Yu Hu said in a friendly manner.

In truth, he wanted to use the sparring match as an excuse to teach Chu Ye a lesson. After all, he did not dare openly beat up the Pope's disciple.

Chu Ye was just about to reply when Qian Renxue's expression changed first, and she said with some annoyance, "Yu Hu, aren't you ashamed? You've already cultivated for three years, and you're asking someone who just awakened his martial soul to spar with you?"

"Renxue, I... I just want to spar with him."

"He doesn't need to spar with you right now. Please leave immediately and don't disturb our cultivation."

"This..." Yu Hu's face turned ugly. He had not expected Qian Renxue to protect Chu Ye like this, and it made him want to teach Chu Ye a lesson even more. His words also became a bit more direct. "Chu Ye, if you're a man, don't hide behind a girl. Just tell me whether you dare to spar with me or not."

"Are you done yet?"

Qian Renxue was starting to get angry.

"I'll handle it."

At this moment, Chu Ye's hand suddenly patted Qian Renxue's shoulder. Then he walked up to Yu Hu and laughed inwardly.

His soul was that of an adult, and Qian Renxue was also a smart person, so how could they not see that Yu Hu was deliberately targeting him because of that matter?

Chu Ye could also sense that even if Qian Renxue protected him today and stopped Yu Hu from succeeding, this guy would find all sorts of ways to make trouble in the days to come.

Chu Ye smiled and said, "First of all, I'm still a boy right now. Second, I don't care about your provocation. However, I can agree to spar with you."

When Yu Hu heard this, his heart leaped with joy.

"But, the time for our match will be set one month from now."

"What! One month?" Yu Hu was clearly a little unwilling, but the fact that Chu Ye had agreed already made him ecstatic. He immediately replied, "Fine, I'll give you one month. Then it's settled."

In his heart, however, he sneered, Heh, Chu Ye, you really dared to agree. You think you can surpass me in one month? Just wait and see if I don't pin you to the ground and beat your teeth out!

After Yu Hu left, Qian Renxue said, "I didn't expect you to be pretty rational. You didn't fight him right now."

"Hehe, aside from my own configuration and the fierce power of my soul skills, I really am a rookie when it comes to battle. If a full set of skills hits him, I can naturally defeat him. If they all miss, then I might lose."

Qian Renxue covered her mouth and laughed. "Mm hehe~ I've seen many geniuses who were extremely conceited and proud, and ended up suffering losses because of it. But you seem a little different."

"Still, isn't one month too short? Although Yu Hu's soul power is only five ranks higher than yours, among his peers, all his abilities are considered very strong."

"I know. That's why I'm setting myself a phased goal. Only that way will I have more motivation to cultivate, right? Even if I really can't beat him when the time comes, I can still borrow your strength, can't I?"

These words surprised Qian Renxue a little. She discovered that Chu Ye had a maturity that did not belong to someone his age.

"Let's continue cultivating."

"Okay!"

A long time later, Chu Ye and Qian Renxue finally finished their two training programs: soul power improvement and combat.

Next, Chu Ye would conduct his own research into his martial soul, as well as study Spirit Master knowledge and cultural lessons.

Just like that, Chu Ye stayed with Qian Renxue every day to cultivate. Day after day, the relationship between them became better and better.

From time to time, Bibi Dong would also come over to give Chu Ye guidance.

His strength began growing stronger day by day, and his soul power increased day by day!

His battle awareness and combat techniques improved at an astonishing rate.

His research into his martial soul also became more and more thorough.

As for Spirit Master knowledge, theory, various martial soul types, and soul beast types, he understood more and more of them as well.

Very quickly, one month was about to pass.

In just one month, Chu Ye's soul power broke through from rank 13 to rank 14. Although his soul power had only increased by one rank, he seemed to have undergone a qualitative transformation. His strength was worlds apart from a month ago.

At this moment, Chu Ye and Qian Renxue were fiercely exchanging blows inside the sealed Cultivation Room.

"Hah!"

Smack! Bang!

After the two rapidly exchanged punches and kicks, they threw out their final punches at the same time!

Their fists collided!

Qian Renxue took one step back!

Chu Ye retreated five steps!

The two stopped at the same time and smiled at each other.

Qian Renxue said with great delight, "Chu Ye, your growth is way too astonishing. A month ago, you were still a complete battle rookie. Now, I have to be at least eighty percent serious to deal with you."

Chu Ye was not that happy. This eighty percent referred to her combat ability relying purely on her body, without using soul power, martial soul, or soul skills.

He smiled lightly. "Hehe, not bad, I guess."

"Tomorrow is the day of your match with Yu Hu. With your current strength, beating him won't be a problem. Good luck! I believe in you!" Qian Renxue clenched her little fist and encouraged him.

"My current growth is really thanks in large part to your help, Xue'er. Thank you."

"Xue... Xue'er?"