Come Quickly, We're Going to Qing'an

Zhang Xuezhou rarely meets people who are insightful and perceptive.

Perhaps it was due to the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon, but Zhang Xuezhou's vigorous suppression of them intimidated his opponents as they gazed into the unfathomable red abyss.

When Zhang Xuezhou takes action normally, this kind of deterrence and suppression is based on people's thoughts; whatever they are greedy for, afraid of, or most worried about recently will manifest itself.

For example, he once suppressed Zhang Qiaoen at the Luofu Imperial Palace, making Zhang Qiaoen appear before her eyes in a state of tension and death.

If there is a weakness in one's heart, it will be seized by intimidation and suppression, which will amplify everything that one fears.

Zhang Xuezhou hadn't expected that intimidating Zhu Shengnan would turn out like this, with her repeatedly presenting herself in the challenging scenario.

Such a scene, which is exactly the same as reality, can cause confusion and make it difficult to distinguish between truth and falsehood, but this is a situation that only occurs when one's mind is extremely clear.

If Zhu Shengnan can find a point of connection between the false and the real, she is very likely to break free from this mental influence.

"I never imagined I was so vulnerable!"

The power that surged from Zhu Shengnan's body had not yet subsided, and only two seconds had actually passed.

But Zhu Shengnan felt that she had been hit hard several times in a row, and the difference between her mindset and reality made it almost impossible for Zhu Shengnan to distinguish between reality and illusion.

Her strength was slightly diminished, and it wasn't until Jiang Feng asked her twice that Zhu Shengnan regained consciousness.

She sighed, realizing she now understood why Zhang Xuezhou usually avoided battle.

Zhang Xuezhou had no need for a sparring match, and the opponents Zhang Xuezhou could spar with were not at their level.

The other party reacted faster than Zhu Shengnan. Even though Zhu Shengnan got close to Zhang Xuezhou, she felt that the possibility of her making a move was very low.

Those who possess the Intimidation Combat Technique Sequence Holder have a starting stance for using fighting techniques, while minimizing the time it takes to activate their Gene Power. Zhu Shengnan did not see Zhang Xuezhou's fighting technique in action, nor did the opponent have the time to do so for her to find an opening.

"It just so happens that I currently possess some abilities specifically designed to counter you," Zhang Xuezhou said politely. "If you want to specifically counter me or avoid An Ran's shots, you can go to former Committee Member Zhu Bufan; he should be happy to teach you the relevant methods!"

"No need!"

Zhu Shengnan shook her head.

Zhu Shengnan's path in Gene Sequence was to ascend to higher sequences and become increasingly powerful, not to specifically learn methods to restrain Zhang Xuezhou in order to win.

She wouldn't do something like that—penny wise, pound foolish.

She would only dedicate her energy to promoting Mental Strengthening if it could be confirmed that it would drive the progression of the sequence.

"You two fought?" Jiang Feng asked in a low voice.

"It's over, I lost," Zhu Shengnan replied frankly.

"How is that possible? You're just standing still!" Jiang Feng said in disbelief.

"I lost because I could only stand still!"

Zhu Shengnan offered an explanation, and Jiang Feng belatedly realized what had happened to Zhu Shengnan.

In the silent exchange, Zhu Shengnan was pinned to the spot by Zhang Xuezhou and unable to move, losing the game before she could even launch an attack.

This sent a chill down Jiang Feng's spine.

She couldn't help but think of the batches of Sequence Holder who died at the gates of the Jianing Palace in the Luofu Imperial Palace.

She used to think that was all Ren Yisheng's doing, but now she belatedly realizes that Zhang Xuezhou was also involved, and she doesn't know how many people were killed because of Zhang Xuezhou's control.

This incident was not reported at all, and there was no information circulating within the circle. Everything was attributed to Ren Yisheng.

Jiang Feng realized what was happening and couldn't help but gasp, realizing that Zhang Xuezhou wasn't part of their small circle.

"Brother Zhang is awesome!"

Jiang Feng gave an awkward smile; for the first time, this Big and Burly woman used an extremely affectionate and humble term of address to someone younger than herself.

"Brother Zhang?"

Zhen Mei, standing to the side, muttered to herself, sensing that Jiang Feng was quite ill.

"You wouldn't happen to have a crush on Zhang Xuezhou, would you?" Zhen Mei suddenly remembered something, and she reached out to touch Jiang Feng's arm, asking in a low voice, "There aren't many men who like our type, and I heard that Ren Anran is having an affair with him. You have a very high chance of not being able to beat Ren Anran!"

"I..."

"You're blushing! You really like her!"

"I'd like to, but I'd have to be given the opportunity!"

Jiang Feng shook her head.

Women tend to admire strength, especially those Sequence Holder strive for advancement.

Jiang Feng felt there was nothing wrong with liking strong men, but she was also self-aware enough to know that men and women had completely different standards for choosing a partner.

Even a woman as beautiful and slender as Ren Anran couldn't succeed, so Jiang Feng felt she had even less of a chance, unless Zhang Xuezhou's tastes were extremely unusual.

"To be honest, our figures are just a bit out of proportion right now, but it's not like we can't get back to normal. As long as we can lift weights with ease and control our muscles, we can regain our healthy beauty. Our figure won't be a limiting factor," Zhen Mei said. "We need to follow a set order, but we also need to live our lives. Having a son and a daughter can happen simultaneously!"

"Let's practice first!"

Jiang Feng raised her arm, looking at her arm, which was nearly twice the size of an adult male's.

She felt that she could hug three Zhang Xuezhou with her outstretched arms.

Let alone Zhang Xuezhou and others, even her own mother was worried about her figure, and no normal man would date her.

In the process of ascending to the top, they inevitably have to give up a lot; it's impossible for them to have a happy family life while also reaching the pinnacle of the rankings.

Especially after her father Jiang Chao was brutally killed by Zhang Qiaoen, and Zhang Qiaoen was subsequently killed, Jiang Feng's attitude towards life underwent a tremendous change.

For Jiang Feng, there was no need for revenge anymore, but Jiang Feng's target was still Zhang Qiaoen.

Only by surpassing Zhang Qiaoen's previous abilities can she relax her tense heart and seriously consider matters such as family.

She patted Zhen Mei, indicating that while she liked it, what she thought was one thing, and what she did was another.

"All talk and no action," Zhen Mei muttered.

"There are many people like me in the world. Who hasn't liked one or two idols? Liking someone doesn't necessarily mean you have to pursue them," Jiang Feng said. "Ideals and reality are two different things!"

"But you're clearly very close to him. Once we move to North Rehe, we'll be even closer. If you like it, we can do it," Zhen Mei said.

"The distance may seem short, yet it could also be as far as the ends of the earth, an insurmountable barrier!"

Jiang Feng shook her head.

If Zhang Xuezhou were in Ren Yisheng's circle, that would be a distance she could never catch up to, no matter how hard she tried.

This may also be why Zhang Xuezhou did not focus on the younger generation forming alliances.

Zhu Shengnan's challenge came quickly and faded just as fast, sparking a great deal of discussion, with many speculating and exploring the reasons behind it.

Some eyes were drawn to Zhu Shengnan, others to Zhang Xuezhou, but the only one paying attention to Jiang Feng was her sister Zhen Mei.

The two whispered to each other for a while, but Zhen Mei seemed a little confused and couldn't quite understand what Jiang Feng was saying.

She stared at Zhang Xuezhou for more than ten seconds, but she still couldn't figure out why Zhang Xuezhou was so far away from them.

"Committee Member Zhang... Brother Zhang!"

Zhen Mei was about to politely address Zhang Xuezhou as a candidate for committee member, but after a slight slip of the tongue, she joined Jiang Feng in calling him that.

When she drew Zhang Xuezhou Zhang Xuezhou's attention, she saw him smile politely, then reach out and touch the communicator, his expression changing afterward.

"Brother Zhang?"

Zhen Mei called out affectionately again and leaned her head closer.

"Come quickly, to Qing'an!"

Zhen Mei read it aloud.

She was about to say that the Youth Challenge had come to an end, and going to Qing'an would be like being caught in the middle of something terrible, but when she saw the sender's nickname, she quickly stopped herself.