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Of course, once wasn’t going to be enough.

’As the Ninth Princess of the Celestial Race and their most exceptional genius, ’Mu Feifei’ was bound to be an incredibly proud individual.

But Xue Ruyu was also confident in himself.

He had already reached Tier Eight.

In terms of power, he even surpassed ’Mu Feifei’. So, as long as he continued to show his sincerity and treat ’Mu Feifei’ with genuine affection in the coming days, the Ninth Princess of the Celestial Race would eventually yield, no matter how reluctant she might be.

The reason was...

He had all the time in the world.

And this place was Blood Race territory.

If ’Mu Feifei’ didn’t agree in one day, he’d wait ten. If she didn’t agree in ten days, he’d wait a hundred...

Feelings were bound to develop!

This was Xue Ruyu’s plan.

But soon, he discovered a small problem with his plan.

His lunge hadn’t managed to pin ’Mu Feifei’ down. Not only that, but he also felt a sharp pain in his face.

BAM!

That kick had landed squarely on his face.

Xue Ruyu went rolling backward like a rubber ball.

"..." Xue Ruyu was a little stunned.

Because, from the day he was born, no one had ever kicked him in the face. Even his own father never touched his face.

But today, he had been kicked.

It hurt!

But this sensation... it wasn’t half bad, actually.

Hahaha!

The Celestial Race’s Ninth Princess, ’Mu Feifei’, was truly as arrogant as they come!

"It seems the Ninth Princess wishes to have a little spar with me?" Xue Ruyu climbed up from the ground, then drew a blood-red longsword.

The Blood Jade Sword.

Just like his name.

It was the only one of its kind in the Blood Race.

Personally forged by one of the Strongest.

And it had been passed down to him.

One could say the Blood Jade Sword was a symbol of his status.

Within the Blood Race, there was a saying: to see the Blood Jade Sword was to see the Fourth Prince, Xue Ruyu.

Once drawn!

It must be answered!

"Alright, a spar it is then." Gao Neng nodded. ’Truth be told, I’m actually a little curious just how strong I am now.’

A Tier Eight Early Stage Blood Race genius!

’To say I feel no pressure at all...’

’That would be a lie!’

’Most importantly, this guy seems to have designs on me. If I somehow fall into his trap, I’m afraid I’ll be done for today.’

"You’re quite persistent, Fei’Er. This sword in my hand is called the Blood Jade Sword, forged from ancient jade found in the Blood Pool. A wound from this blade is very difficult to heal. However, rest assured, I won’t truly harm you. As for the swordsmanship I practice, I believe you’ve heard of it. It’s called the *Azure Blood Art*. It has only three forms, all of them offensive. The first attacks high, the second attacks low, and the third attacks the heart. If you can block my three forms, you win." Xue Ruyu very sincerely explained all of his moves.

This truly was just a spar, then.

And Gao Neng was equally sincere.

"Mm, since the Fourth Prince is being so frank, it would be rude for me to hide things. I used to practice with dual swords, but that was only for fighting enemies. Today, I will use a blade—a long blade! My blade technique also has three forms. The first is called ’Long Rainbow.’ Rainbows are illusory, so this move is actually a feint. Although its power isn’t great, its momentum looks quite formidable, which will make my opponent think I’m going all out!" Gao Neng paused slightly here.

"I see. Thank you for the explanation, Fei’Er." The Fourth Prince, Xue Ruyu, immediately nodded gratefully.

"My second move is called ’Setting Sun.’ It is also an illusory move. It’s similar to the first in that it looks like I’m attacking from the front, but in reality, the true killing blow is hidden and comes from behind."

"Understood." Xue Ruyu nodded again.

"The final blade is my killing move. I can’t say much about this one. Only if you can block this strike can you be considered to have the strength to truly defeat me." Gao Neng tilted his head back.

"Alright. Since you’ve put it that way, Fei’Er, I will be extremely careful!" Hearing this last sentence, Xue Ruyu finally felt at ease.

’She revealed two of her moves but kept the third a secret.’

’This is the real test.’

’Just as proud as I thought.’

’But she’s already given me an opening.’

Xue Ruyu was overjoyed.

’I must seize this opportunity.’

"Let’s begin. I’ll let you strike first!" Gao Neng said after seeing Xue Ruyu nod.

"No need. I am Tier Eight, while you are only Tier Seven. Naturally, you should go first!" Xue Ruyu shook his head, signaling for Gao Neng to attack first.

"Alright then. Here I come! First blade, ’Long Rainbow’!" Gao Neng didn’t stand on ceremony any longer.

He slashed out with his blade.

In mid-air, a blue light flashed.

Like a crescent moon, it slashed straight down toward Xue Ruyu’s head.

’It certainly looks powerful, but it’s a shame this is just a feint. Fei’Er’s real killing blow must be her second move, right?’ As Xue Ruyu watched the mighty slash descend, understanding dawned on him in an instant.

’If ’Mu Feifei’ hadn’t warned me...’

’I really would’ve been fooled by this attack.’

’After all, this feint...’

’...looks a bit too real, doesn’t it?’

BOOM!

With a deafening crash, Xue Ruyu was forced to his knees.

His eyes were fixed on the ’Mu Feifei’ standing before him, his face a mask of confusion and disbelief.

If he hadn’t felt the immense power transmitted through his Blood Jade Sword at the last moment, this strike might very well have split his head open.

’A feint?!’

’No!’

’This was a killing blow!’

’And an absolutely vicious one at that.’

"..." Watching the blood gushing from his shoulder, Xue Ruyu couldn’t understand how ’Mu Feifei’ could possibly dare to actually kill him.

This was the Royal Hall of the Blood Race.

Kill him?

How could ’Mu Feifei’ possibly survive after that?

Before he had time to think further, ’Mu Feifei’s’ second move was already upon him.

"’Setting Sun’!"

A sharp cry rang out.

A thought instantly flashed through Xue Ruyu’s mind.

’The second move.’

’It looks like a frontal attack.’

’But it’s actually from behind.’

’So...’

"The real killing blow is from the front! Right?!" His mind raced. Having been fooled once, how could he possibly fall for it a second time?

Seeing ’Mu Feifei’s’ figure blur in front of him, he unhesitatingly thrust his sword straight ahead.

And then, the ’Mu Feifei’ who had been charging at him vanished.

Yes!

This move really was a backstab!

A killing technique... from Professor Luna!

PFFT!

One strike!

It pierced through Xue Ruyu’s silver-white battle armor.

Square in the chest.

"AHHH!!!" A roar of fury escaped Xue Ruyu’s lips. If he still didn’t understand what was happening, he’d truly be an idiot.

’Mu Feifei’ was really trying to kill him.

Although he didn’t know why.

But ’Mu Feifei’ was truly not holding back at all.

"Why?! Why are you doing this to me? I, Xue Ruyu, have never treated a woman with such sincerity! My feelings for you are real, yet you want to kill me?! Are you trying to take us both down together?! No... Mu Feifei, you can’t do this! I am the Fourth Prince of the Blood Race, and you are the Ninth Princess of the Celestial Race! We are a match made in heaven, the best pair in the world! You can’t betray my love for you!" The Fourth Prince, Xue Ruyu, had gone mad.

But soon, he noticed a problem.

Because the ’Mu Feifei’ in front of him was now wreathed in green flames.

Those flames...

Were shocking to behold.

"I won’t betray your love. So, I will tell you two things before you die. First, my third move is called ’Netherworld’!" As Gao Neng finished speaking, he was already moving, the long blade in his hand instantly transforming into two short blades as thin as shadowy wings. "And the second thing is this: your Blood Race’s Strongest, the Blood Marshal, is already dead. The kind of dead where the soul is utterly annihilated!"

"What?!" Xue Ruyu’s body stiffened.

BOOM!

Green flames engulfed him.

"Ah, the Ninth Princess of the Celestial Race has gone mad! Help me... Father, save me!!! Ancestor... save me!!!" Xue Ruyu screamed.

BANG!

The door was pushed open.

Gao Neng was stunned.

’Goddammit...’

’Didn’t we have a deal? No one was supposed to come in?!’

’How can you people go back on your word!’