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Inside the Crown Prince's Mansion, three beautiful figures clashed in rapid succession, weaving past one another like streaks of light. The intensity of their fierce battle was dazzling to behold, leaving onlookers breathless and overwhelmed.
These three graceful fighters were none other than Zhu Zhuyun, Zhu Zhuqing, and Anna. The trio was currently engaged in a sparring match, with Zhu Zhuqing and Anna teaming up against the strongest among them—Zhu Zhuyun.
At present, Zhu Zhuyun's spirit power had already reached the peak of Rank 55 and was on the verge of breaking through to Rank 56. Moreover, she possessed two ten-thousand-year spirit bones—one of the most valuable combinations: a skull and a torso bone. This gave her the ability to contend even with Spirit Emperor–level opponents.
Zhu Zhuqing and Anna had also made considerable progress over the past six months. Three months prior, Zhu Zhuqing's spirit power had broken through to Rank 40. She had ventured into the Star Dou Great Forest and hunted down an 8,000-year-old Ghost Tiger.
After absorbing its spirit ring, she obtained an impressive fourth ability: Nether Shadow Clone.
Much like Zhu Zhuyun's own Nether Clone technique, this ability allowed her to create multiple tangible combat clones that could each utilize her first three spirit abilities.
Although not as individually powerful as Zhu Zhuyun's clones, hers had the advantage of greater numbers.
Anna had also shown significant improvement, having reached Rank 39. Following Dai Weisi's guidance, she had ceased absorbing spirit energy from beasts or humans, and instead focused diligently on cultivating her own strength to solidify her foundation.
Not only that, but Anna had also developed her own original spirit technique.
While Zhu Zhuyun possessed two ten-thousand-year spirit bones, Zhu Zhuqing and Anna collectively had two as well. As a result, the three of them were locked in an intense and evenly matched battle, with no clear victor.
"Heh, seems you two have improved quite a bit lately!" Zhu Zhuyun chuckled as she noticed their increased strength. They had been fighting for half an hour, and she still hadn't been able to defeat them.
Although she was genuinely pleased to see her younger sisters grow stronger, she certainly wasn't planning to go easy on them!
Suddenly, Zhu Zhuyun's tone shifted as she coldly declared, "But if you think this is the extent of my power, you couldn't be more wrong! Ghost Tiger Torso Bone Skill: Nether Clone!"
In an instant, two streaks of light shot out from Zhu Zhuyun's chest, circling around to appear behind Zhu Zhuqing and Anna before transforming into exact replicas of Zhu Zhuyun.
Zhu Zhuqing's heart skipped a beat. She immediately became alert and whispered, "Nana, be careful. Sister's Nether Clones are extremely powerful—they each possess half her combat strength and can use all of her spirit abilities. More importantly, they're incredibly fast.
Nana, your attack power isn't strong enough. Focus on defending yourself and use your Ink Jade Divine Grass to entangle the clones. I'll strike while they're restrained."
"Alright, no problem! This is a perfect opportunity to test my original spirit ability."
Countless dark green Ink Jade Divine Grass tendrils burst from the ground around Anna, gently enveloping her delicate figure. The tendrils wove together tightly, forming a massive ten-meter-long wooden dragon that soared into the sky, charging at the two Nether Clones with overwhelming momentum!
"Original Spirit Ability: Ink Jade Divine Dragon!"
This was a technique Anna had developed based on Dai Weisi's advice, using wood-type dragon arts as a foundation.
The wooden dragon, composed of countless strands of Ink Jade Divine Grass, was incredibly tough, resistant to both fire and water, and boasted formidable combat strength—perfectly compensating for Anna's lack of offensive power.
Anna, acting like a puppet master, could control the dragon from behind by manipulating the divine grass that formed it.
The dragon shot forward at high speed, its body tearing through the air with a deafening roar. As it howled toward the heavens, the sound of its mighty roar echoed across the sky, shaking the heavens and earth. Within a moment, it had tightly wrapped itself around one of the Nether Clones!
"Zhuqing-jie! Now's your chance!" Anna shouted.
"Got it! Third Spirit Ability: Nether Slash!"
With that, Zhu Zhuqing darted forward, leaping toward the trapped Nether Clone. Her claws transformed into a sharp blade and slashed down from above, her murderous aura so intense it felt like she would destroy the clone in the next instant!
However, the Nether Clone wasn't so easily defeated. It calmly raised its head and stared into Zhu Zhuqing's beautiful, bright eyes. A knowing smirk played on its lips as a flicker of purple light flashed through its gaze.
Zhu Zhuqing's body suddenly froze. Her heart filled with shock as she cried out, "Nether Spring Fall! That's Sister's third spirit ability—I let my guard down! I didn't expect these clones to be able to cast spirit abilities instantly!"
Normally, before a spirit master activated a spirit ability, their corresponding spirit ring would glow, allowing the opponent to roughly guess which ability they were about to use.
However, Zhu Zhuyun's Nether Clones didn't follow this pattern. Being mere clones, they could cast abilities without warning—no glowing rings, no cues—completely undetectable, and incredibly difficult to guard against!
"I win, my dear little sister."
A seductive voice drifted from behind. At some point, Zhu Zhuyun had silently appeared behind Zhu Zhuqing, wrapping her arms around Zhu Zhuqing's slender waist. Her mischievous hands couldn't resist wandering toward her sister's explosive "assets."
Feeling the soft sensation in her palms, she smirked and teased, "Hehe, so soft and plump! Looks like Weiss is in for a real treat in the future."
"Ah! You're embarrassing me, Sis! Let go already!" Zhu Zhuqing's face turned bright red in an instant. Her delicate body squirmed in protest, but how could Zhu Zhuyun let go so easily?
"Come on, Sis, let me go! Brother Weiss is back!"
"Hehe, if you're going to lie, at least come up with something more believable. Do you really think I'd fall for that?"
"I'm serious, Sis! Look up—Brother Weiss is really back!"
"Oh?"
Zhu Zhuyun, half skeptical, continued groping while glancing up toward the sky. Sure enough, she spotted Dai Weisi approaching from above. Her eyes sparkled instantly as she quickly waved and shouted, "Weiss! You're finally back—what are you waiting for? Get down here already!"
"Haha, I was actually enjoying the show. Watching you sisters spar was quite the entertainment!"
Dai Weisi had seen the entire match unfold and found it highly enjoyable.
With a laugh, he descended and gently ruffled the hair of his two wives, smiling warmly. "It's been a while, my loves. Did you miss me?"
"Ugh, go away! Who'd miss you?" Zhu Zhuyun scoffed.
"Hehe, Brother Weiss, I missed you so much!" Zhu Zhuqing beamed. "While you were gone, I thought about you every single day—so much that I couldn't sleep at night!"
Unlike Zhu Zhuyun's tsundere attitude, Zhu Zhuqing openly expressed her feelings, and her words instantly darkened Zhu Zhuyun's expression.
Zhuqing! Your heart is supposed to be connected to mine—why are you trying to outsmart your big sis? You've got some serious green tea energy in you!
"Hehe, Zhuqing is the best—so sweet and thoughtful." As Dai Weisi spoke, he pulled her into his arms. Zhu Zhuyun, standing to the side, grew anxious, but before she could say a word, Dai Weisi swept her into his embrace as well, inhaling the lovely scent of his two beloveds.
Through his actions, Dai Weisi conveyed to Zhu Zhuyun: No need for words—I understand you.
Zhu Zhuyun's heart skipped a beat, and her cheeks instantly flushed a soft pink.
"Weiss… have you already become a Spirit Emperor?" she suddenly asked, sensing the overwhelming strength radiating from him.
"That's right," Dai Weisi replied with no intention of hiding it. As he spoke, he released his spirit, displaying his power.
Around him floated six spirit rings: yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black. The sight of those rings left the three girls utterly shocked.
(End of Chapter)