Chapter 71: The Needle Defeats Zhu Zhuyun
Qi Tian did not publicly challenge them to a duel, so the two did not go to the clan's arena to fight.
Zhu Zhuyun's courtyard was quite large, and the two decided to have a battle of spirits there.
In any case, Zhu Zhuyun often cultivates at home, and any fluctuations in her soul power will not disturb the Zhu family members.
Qi Tian had no reason to refuse; fighting in such a small space would allow his Dragon Beard Needles to be used more effectively.
"This... I should hit Zhu Zhuyun?"
Zhu Zhuqing was momentarily stunned when she saw that Qi Tian wanted to use her body to fight Zhu Zhuyun's soul.
She's only level 22, can she win against Zhu Zhuyun who's over level 30?
Zhu Zhuqing hoped that Qi Tian would win; the stronger Qi Tian was, the greater her chances of breaking through to the Titled Douluo level.
She dared not make a sound, for fear of disturbing Qi Tian Dou Hun.
"Sis! Make your move!"
Qi Tian used his Spirit Possession technique, and the two Soul Rings beneath his feet pulsed, instantly sharpening his senses.
With its keen senses, high speed, and offensive capabilities, the Netherworld Cat is an outstanding agility-based spirit.
"Fine! Let me see what gives you the right to have such unrealistic ideas!" Zhu Zhuyun said.
The next moment, Zhu Zhuyun also used her Spirit Possession, with three Soul Rings pulsating beneath her feet.
Her cultivation level was higher, and after the spirit possessed her, the changes in her physical characteristics were more obvious.
Zhu Zhuyun's face became more charming, her legs became longer, and she also had changes such as cat ears and a cat tail.
The future Zhu Zhuqing will likely undergo similar changes.
"Zhu Qing, your cultivation level is too low, I'll let you make the first move!" Zhu Zhuyun said.
"You said it yourself!" Qi Tian's eyes lit up; he had no idea what humility meant.
The first spirit ring under Qi Tian's feet lit up, and the [Netherworld Thrust] skill was activated, causing his speed to increase dramatically.
He transformed into a black shadow and rushed towards Zhu Zhuyun, but he knew that his attack would be ineffective.
Because Zhu Zhuyun also possesses this soul skill, and her cultivation level is higher and her speed is faster, making it difficult for her to catch up.
Therefore, as soon as Qi Tian approached within three meters of Zhu Zhuyun, he immediately injected his soul power into the Dragon Beard Needle.
As the Dragon Beard Needles extended, Qi Tian feigned an attack with his soul skill on the surface, but secretly launched several Dragon Beard Needles.
Qi Tian possesses a physical spirit and has a deep understanding of the body's structure. He knows where to insert the needles to achieve the maximum restrictive effect.
As expected, when Qi Tian transformed into a black shadow and stabbed at Zhu Zhuyun with his cat claws, Zhu Zhuyun dodged his attack thanks to her even greater speed.
However, Qi Tian's dragon whisker needles had already pierced into Zhu Zhuyun's body.
"That's it?" Zhu Zhuyun smiled. "You can't even catch up with me, so what makes you think you can defeat me?"
"The same soul skill produces different effects depending on who uses it. Let me show you my Netherworld Thrust!"
She had just felt something was wrong with her body, but the needle, as thin as a hair, piercing her body was less painful than a mosquito bite.
Therefore, Zhu Zhuyun did not take it seriously, thinking that she had just misjudged the situation.
As soon as Zhu Zhuyun finished speaking, the soul ring beneath her feet lit up, and she transformed into a black shadow, attacking Qi Tian.
Qi Tian activated the soul skill again, but instead of targeting Zhu Zhuyun, he used it to escape.
Even though he was slower than Zhu Zhuyun, it was a different story when it came to escaping.
As Qi Tian ran, he silently chanted, "Three, two, one, shrink!"
This was the time Qi Tian had calculated to maintain his soul power; once his soul power could no longer be maintained, the Dragon Beard Needle would curl up.
If the dragon whisker needle retracts after piercing the body, it can cause the flesh to become tangled together.
As expected, Zhu Zhuyun missed her first attack and was about to continue her pursuit when she suddenly felt a sharp pain coming from several vital acupoints on her body.
"hiss!"
Her breath hitched, and she almost messed up her soul power circulation, nearly losing control of her spirit.
Qi Tian seized the opportunity and used [Netherworld Thrust] in quick succession, along with Dragon Beard Needle and his second soul skill [Netherworld Hundred Claws].
Zhu Zhuyun endured the pain and fought back, and in an instant, black claw shadows filled the courtyard.
The two claw shadows clashed repeatedly. Although Zhu Zhuyun had higher soul power, she was injured first, and the two actually fought to a standstill.
As she was pierced by more and more dragon whisker needles, her strength diminished.
Before long, she couldn't keep up with Qi Tian's speed.
Her spirit possession was gradually losing its power due to her physical injuries.
"What did you do to me?"
Zhu Zhuyun gritted her teeth, the pain causing her to break out in a cold sweat that soaked her clothes.
Because she underestimated her younger sister, she didn't use the characteristics of her agility-based spirit to end the battle right away, but instead let her sister make the first move.
Now, due to the pain in her body, she can't even maintain her spirit, let alone use a thousand-year soul skill to kill Zhu Zhuqing.
Seeing that she could no longer maintain the spirit possession, Qi Tian breathed a sigh of relief and also withdrew his spirit.
"Sister, that was just a little trick of mine. Are you alright?" Qi Tian stepped forward and helped her up.
"So it really was you who did it?" Zhu Zhuyun asked, somewhat disappointed.
Although Qi Tian's methods were dishonorable, she lost, and that's that.
She can only be so magnanimous because she has the strength to completely overpower her younger sister, but what if her sister surpasses her?
Could she still maintain this sisterly bond? Zhu Zhuyun's expression was complicated.
Seeing this, Qi Tian quickly said, "Sister, let's go inside. I'll help you heal your injuries!"
"No need, I can do it myself!" Zhu Zhuyun said.
She didn't want her younger sister to see her vulnerable side!
"Sister, only I can heal this kind of injury. If you try to treat it yourself, you'll only make it worse!"
"And sister, as I've said before, I'm going to use my own abilities to change the Zhu family's current situation!"
"I will leave Star Luo City after I heal your injuries!" Qi Tian said.
Zhu Zhuyun asked with some suspicion, "You're not going to find Dai Mubai, are you? You haven't given up after all, and you're still going to compete with my sister?"
Before Qi Tian could answer, Zhu Zhuqing answered in Qi Tian's mind.
She saw confidence in Qi Tian, so her attitude naturally changed.
"My mother said that if a woman from the Zhu family is to marry, she must marry a real man. A coward like Dai Mubai who runs away doesn't deserve to be my fiancé!"
Qi Tian answered Zhu Zhuyun on Zhu Zhuqing's behalf, and Zhu Zhuyun's expression became even more complicated.
Her sister's answer reminded her of the carefree days of her childhood.
However, her sister's answer reassured her a lot.
"Zhuqing, don't worry. If you fail, I will risk my life to save you!" Zhu Zhuyun said.
Zhu Zhuqing's soul heard Zhu Zhuyun's answer, and the estrangement in her heart completely disappeared.
Because Qi Tian helped her defeat Zhu Zhuyun, the pressure in her heart completely dissipated.
Without the pressure, she can naturally face her inner feelings and rekindle this sisterly bond.
"I understand. Let's go inside quickly. I need to heal your injuries!" Qi Tian said helplessly.
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