Given Tang San's firm choice, Flender ultimately did not continue to stop him.
He simply gave Zhao Wuji a wink, signaling him to intervene at the crucial moment.
On the training field, a gentle breeze swept across the grass, carrying with it the fresh, slightly bitter scent of grass.
At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing and Tang San stood facing each other, and the crowd on the sidelines involuntarily held their breath, a tense atmosphere permeating the air.
" Zhu Zhuqing, please."
Tang San clasped his hands in a fist salute, his expression more solemn than ever before.
His Soul Power began to circulate, and his Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul was quietly released. Several tough vines, like serpents, slithered and lurked on the ground around him.
Zhu Zhuqing simply nodded slightly, without releasing any Soul Power fluctuations, or even showing any signs of Martial Soul Possession.
She simply stood there quietly, dressed in black, her posture upright, as if she had blended into the surrounding space.
This composure, however, only increased the pressure on Tang San.
"Watch out!"
Tang San let out a low shout and, without further hesitation, launched the first attack.
He unleashed the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, his figure blurring into a series of afterimages. Simultaneously, his First Soul Ring lit up, "First Soul Skill, Blue Silver Entanglement!"
Several thick Blue Silver Grass vines burst from the ground and swiftly coiled around Zhu Zhuqing's feet, blocking her most likely escape route.
This move, combined with Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, is a combination of feints and real attacks, and is Tang San's usual starting stance.
However, Zhu Zhuqing only moved her feet slightly, and her figure "slipped" out through the gaps in the interwoven Blue Silver Grass at a speed that seemed gentle but was actually incredibly fast.
"So fast!"
On the sidelines, a glint flashed in Yu Xiaogang's eyes.
He could see clearly that Zhu Zhuqing had not used any Soul Skill, nor had she used Soul Power to accelerate. It was purely a combination of physical strength and skill, yet she achieved a speed far exceeding that of other agility-type Soul Master of the same level.
Tang San was also startled, but with his rich combat experience, he continued his offensive relentlessly.
He pushed the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track to its limit, clinging to Zhu Zhuqing like a leech. His palms glowed with jade, and the Mysterious Jade Hand was activated. Combined with the Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon technique, his palm shadows danced, enveloping Zhu Zhuqing's vital points.
Knowing he couldn't match his absolute speed, he intended to create opportunities through exquisite close-quarters combat techniques and crowd control.
Zhu Zhuqing still didn't fight head-on. She was like a weightless fallen leaf, swaying and dodging amidst Tang San's storm of palm strikes.
Her movements were minimal, often just a slight turn of her body, a tilt of her head, or a shrug of her shoulder, allowing her to evade attacks by the slightest margin. Her cool, clear eyes remained calm, as if she were still observing and weighing something.
"She... was letting Tang San win?"
Ning Rongrong whispered to Oscar beside her, her eyes filled with disbelief.
She had seen Zhu Zhuyun use the Great Void Technique before, that ability to tear space apart so easily. Zhu Zhuqing, however, hadn't used it yet.
Oscar swallowed and nodded.
"It seems... yes. Zhu Zhuqing didn't use her full strength at all."
On the field, Tang San, unable to break through the defenses, had his indomitable spirit fully ignited.
A flash of purple light appeared in his eyes, and he activated his Purple Demon Eye, attempting to see through Zhu Zhuqing's movements.
At the same time, his Third Soul Ring suddenly lit up.
"Third Soul Skill, Spider Web Restraint!"
A huge Blue Silver Grass spider web, shimmering with purple light, appeared out of thin air. It covered a vast area and possessed strong stickiness and toughness, descending upon Zhu Zhuqing.
This time, Tang San accurately predicted Zhu Zhuqing's dodge location and almost preemptively blocked her path.
Just as the spider web was about to engulf him, Zhu Zhuqing's figure suddenly blurred, and the next moment, she appeared as if she had teleported three meters to Tang San's left.
The spiderweb, having failed, lay limply covering the grass.
"This is... a teleportation-type Soul Skill? No, there's no Soul Power fluctuation!"
Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang clenched his fist tightly, staring intently at the spot where Zhu Zhuqing had just stood, where a faint spatial ripple seemed to still linger.
Tang San's pupils contracted; he hadn't even seen how Zhu Zhuqing moved.
But he reacted extremely quickly. Almost at the same time Zhu Zhuqing appeared, dozens of cold lights shot out from his hands, sleeves, and waist!
Silent Sleeve Arrow, Sand Shooting Shadow, Tight Back Lowering Head Crossbow, Foot Stomping Crossbow...
Various types of mechanical Hidden Weapon, at different angles and speeds, formed a deadly net, completely enveloping Zhu Zhuqing.
This is the " Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers " technique from the Tang Sect Hidden Weapons weapon methods; at such close range, it's almost impossible to avoid!
Several gasps of surprise rang out from the sidelines.
Flender and Zhao Wuji had already stepped forward, their Soul Power surging, ready to intervene.
However, Zhu Zhuqing was moved.
Her movements were no longer as gentle as before, but they were far from intense either.
The next second, Zhu Zhuqing's figure began to become illusory.
"Ding ding ding..."
A series of faint metallic clanging sounds rang out, and all the Hidden Weapon missed their mark, either hitting the ground or flying far away.
After a barrage of Hidden Weapon, Zhu Zhuqing remained standing in the same spot, her black clothes unscathed.
" Great Void Technique..."
Seeing this scene, Tang San murmured that name.
He stared intently at Zhu Zhuqing, who stood tall and straight not far away. He activated his Purple Demon Eye to its fullest extent, but he still couldn't grasp the faint spatial fluctuations around her.
Although I already knew about the Great Void Technique, this spatial illusion technique was something I was truly facing...
It was still far more bizarre and troublesome than he had imagined.
Whether it's controlling the battlefield with Soul Skill, engaging in close combat, or using Tang Sect's deadly Hidden Weapon, all become useless in the face of absolute spatial abilities.
Zhu Zhuqing didn't need to move at all; she only needed to subtly blur her figure to make all his attacks miss, without causing him even the slightest damage.
Even though Tang San prided himself on his rich combat experience and endless tricks, he was completely helpless at this moment and couldn't even touch Zhu Zhuqing.
This sense of powerlessness was a frustration he had never experienced since his rebirth and embarking on the path of Soul Master. But the more he felt this way, the more his indomitable spirit burned within him.
Zhu Zhuqing looked at Tang San, slowly concealing the aura of emptiness around her, her figure becoming clear again, her cold eyes falling on Tang San.
There was no hint of mockery, but rather a genuine sense of approval.
She nodded slightly. "Third Brother, your combat awareness, Soul Skill combinations, and Hidden Weapon weapon techniques far surpass those of other Soul Master of the same level."
"If it were before, I definitely wouldn't be your match."
She paused, her gaze sweeping over the scattered Hidden Weapon and Blue Silver Grass spider webs on the ground, her tone carrying an undeniable certainty. "But now..."
That concludes this competition.
With your current strength, no matter how you attack, you can't hurt me, let alone defeat me.
Continuing like this is just a pointless waste of time.
These words, though blunt, are all true.
Yu Xiaogang, Flender, and others on the sidelines nodded in agreement. Zhu Zhuqing's spatial abilities were simply too extraordinary, and Tang San was indeed at a loss.
But Tang San suddenly clenched his fists, his Soul Power surging violently once again, and his previously serious gaze instantly became extremely firm, even carrying a hint of stubborn fire.