A brilliant golden light burst from around Zhao Wuji, greatly enhancing his defense as he stood his ground, waiting for the group to attack.
At the same time, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing followed Su Bai's instructions, circling from the left and right to harass him.
Xiao Wu moved with agility, darting to Zhao Wuji's left side. A yellow soul ring flashed beneath her feet.
"First Soul Skill, Waist Bow!"
Her body arched instantly, and with explosive waist strength, her legs lashed out like whips, striking repeatedly at Zhao Wuji's waist and legs.
Her kicks were incredibly fast, each one slicing through the air with sharp force.
Even though she knew she couldn't deal real damage, she still did her best to create disruption.
Zhu Zhuqing was even faster. Her body turned into a streak of black shadow, rushing toward Zhao Wuji's right flank.
"First Soul Skill, Hell Thrust!"
Her claws extended with a cold gleam as she used explosive speed to target his ribs.
Without pausing, her second yellow soul ring lit up.
"Second Soul Skill, Hell Hundred Claws!"
Her body spun at high speed, her claws raining down like a storm, striking the same point on Zhao Wuji's side hundreds of times.
Each strike carried a penetrating force, producing harsh scraping sounds.
However, against Zhao Wuji—who had activated his first soul skill, Immovable King Body—their attacks were nothing more than scratches, dealing no real damage.
Meanwhile, Su Bai had already engaged Zhao Wuji head-on.
Without hesitation, he threw a punch infused with golden soul power straight at Zhao Wuji's chest.
Facing the three-pronged assault, Zhao Wuji still didn't retaliate.
He simply raised his arms, lowered his stance, and used the most straightforward defense to block Su Bai and Zhu Zhuqing's attacks, while his heavy legs stopped Xiao Wu's kicks.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Su Bai's punch, empowered by Auspicious Qilin Protection, landed solidly on Zhao Wuji's chest.
Zhao Wuji's body swayed slightly. He felt a tremendous force, along with a unique martial soul suppression. It surprised him.
Seeing this, Tang San thought an opportunity had come.
He knew he needed to prove his value—and more importantly, show Xiao Wu what he could do.
Tang San swung both arms, his yellow soul ring glowing.
"First Soul Skill, Bind!"
Countless Blue Silver Grass vines burst from the ground, wildly entangling toward Zhao Wuji.
They attempted to bind his limbs and torso tightly.
But Zhao Wuji merely let out a low roar.
A surge of soul power exploded from his body, sending out a powerful shockwave.
The Blue Silver Grass vines didn't last even a second before shattering into fragments, dissolving into specks of blue light.
Tang San's binding skill was effortlessly broken, sending a chill through his heart. His Blue Silver Grass couldn't restrain Zhao Wuji at all.
At the same time, as the battle continued, Zhao Wuji noticed something—
The suppression from Su Bai's Qilin martial soul against his Vigorous Vajra Bear was growing stronger.
Every time their fists collided, he could feel a deep, instinctual suppression from the martial soul itself.
Zhao Wuji realized that if he didn't take things seriously, he might actually get worn down by these kids.
He decided to change tactics—focus the support first!
No longer passively defending, Zhao Wuji prepared to eliminate Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing first.
"Third Soul Skill, Gravity Enhancement!"
In the next instant, everyone except Su Bai—Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Tang San—felt a crushing increase in gravity.
Su Bai felt it too, but thanks to the unique nature of the Qilin martial soul, the effect on him was greatly reduced.
The others, however, found it difficult to move.
At that moment, Zhao Wuji's speed surged as he charged toward Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, gathering soul power in his palms to knock them out of the fight.
"Watch out!" Su Bai shouted.
His third soul ring glowed purple.
"Third Soul Skill, Qilin Soaring!"
This was a variant of his third skill, Qilin Soaring Break. While the original combined a dash with a powerful strike, this version focused purely on high-speed movement.
Su Bai's figure instantly transformed into a streak of golden light.
His speed reached an extreme—moving later but arriving first. Just as Zhao Wuji was about to reach Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, Su Bai surged forward.
A flash of gold—
In one motion, he swept both girls into his arms.
He was too fast; neither Ning Rongrong nor Zhu Zhuqing had time to react before being carried out of Zhao Wuji's attack range.
Ning Rongrong was held tightly against him.
Her cheek pressed against Su Bai's firm chest, feeling the rapid pounding of his heart.
A unique masculine scent, tinged with an auspicious aura, enveloped her completely.
Her face instantly flushed red, her body stiffening. She had never been this close to a boy before. The intimacy made her shy.
Zhu Zhuqing was also held firmly in his arms.
Her body pressed against his, sensing the strength of his physique. The usual coldness in her expression softened.
A warmth spread across her cheeks. Though her body tensed, she felt no rejection—only a faint, unfamiliar sense of comfort.
The gentle, auspicious aura from Su Bai made her feel at ease.
[Ding! Zhu Zhuqing Favorability +25. Current Favorability: 25!]
[Reward: Favorability Treasure Chest x1]
[Ding! Ning Rongrong Favorability +25. Current Favorability: 25!]
[Reward: Favorability Treasure Chest x1]
Su Bai landed steadily at a distance, holding one girl in each arm.
Seeing the blush on their faces, he felt a hint of satisfaction.
Zhao Wuji, watching the golden streak that rescued them, stopped in his tracks, shock appearing on his face.
He hadn't expected Su Bai's Qilin martial soul to grant such astonishing speed—even under Gravity Enhancement.
"What incredible speed!"
Zhao Wuji couldn't help but praise him, admiration flickering in his eyes.
Seeing Su Bai successfully rescue Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu felt a surge of joy.
She saw this as her chance.
Knowing how strong Zhao Wuji was, she still wanted to help ease Su Bai's burden.
Her second soul ring lit up again, pink light radiating from her body.
"Second Soul Skill, Charm!"