An ordinary person would tremble upon hearing the First Prince's name. She assumed Xu Tian might be the same.
"Nothing," Xu Tian replied calmly. "Second Miss, didn't you come here to cultivate? I can spar with you if you'd like."
"You want to spar with me?" Zhu Zhuqing raised an eyebrow. "I'm quite strong. Are you sure? What's your cultivation level?"
Xu Tian appeared to be merely a collateral disciple. From his surname, she could tell his father was an outsider, meaning he might not even possess the Zhu Family's martial spirit. How strong could he possibly be?
"My cultivation?" Xu Tian smiled faintly. "Level Thirty-One Soul Venerable."
"Boasting," Zhu Zhuqing said immediately, disbelief evident in her eyes. "How could you already be a Soul Venerable? I'm only Level Twenty-Five."
Her current strength as a Level 25 Great Soul Master already marked her as a rare genius within the Zhu Family. Even her elder sister did not surpass her talent at the same age.
No matter how talented Xu Tian was, surpassing her seemed impossible.
"If you don't believe me, that's fine," Xu Tian said casually. "Do you still want to spar? Otherwise, I'll leave."
"Of course I do," Zhu Zhuqing replied quickly. "I want to see your real strength."
She didn't even notice that she—normally so quiet—had spoken far more than usual today.
"I'm making my move," she said.
Her expression instantly turned serious. Standing upright in her tight black outfit, her graceful figure was perfectly outlined. A breeze lifted her long black hair, drawing countless gazes toward her.
Her eyes sharpened with focus. She treated every battle seriously. Moreover, she sensed Xu Tian was not weak—at the very least, he should be a Great Soul Master.
Her martial spirit appeared silently.
A massive black cat phantom emerged behind her. Soft black cat ears formed atop her dark hair, while a phantom tail swayed behind her slender waist.
Two yellow spirit rings rose beneath her feet, radiating powerful energy.
Many Zhu Family disciples immediately turned toward the scene in shock.
"What?"
"Xu Tian actually wants to spar with Zhu Zhuqing? Has he lost his mind? Doesn't he know the consequences of getting close to the Second Miss?"
"Maybe he's just trying to attract attention and win her favor."
"Hmph. Zhu Zhuqing is already engaged to Dai Mubai. What does Xu Tian think he's doing? He's only from a collateral branch. Even if he gains her attention, it won't benefit him at all."
Your turn."
After releasing her martial soul, Zhu Zhuqing's beautiful eyes remained fixed on Xu Tian. She wanted to see his true cultivation level with her own eyes.
Although she did not believe he was truly a Soul Venerable, he should at least be a Great Soul Master.
A faint expectation rose within her heart. She hoped Xu Tian possessed real strength. Only then would the family value him. Otherwise, staying so close to her would inevitably cause him trouble sooner or later.
Many Zhu Family disciples also turned their attention toward Xu Tian, waiting to witness his cultivation.
If his strength proved insufficient, he would have no place within the family. Without power, how could someone stand firmly while approaching Zhu Zhuqing so openly?
Xu Tian steadied his breathing and activated his martial soul.
With his current talent—becoming a Soul Venerable at only twelve years old....even Spirit Hall would treat him as a treasure.
If he appeared there, even Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong might personally receive him. Within the Zhu Family, and even across the Star Luo Empire, no one of the same generation could surpass his talent. And with the system's support, his future potential would only continue to grow.
Under countless gazes, a black longsword appeared in Xu Tian's hand.
The sword measured three feet in length, its blade pitch-black, seemingly containing endless mysteries within its surface.
The moment Xu Tian grasped the sword, his entire aura changed.
His eyes sharpened like drawn blades, and an invincible presence radiated outward, as though he himself had become a sword capable of cutting through anything.
Everyone stared at him in shock. Holding the sword, Xu Tian emitted a unique pressure that caused their hearts to tremble.
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes widened as she stared at him in disbelief.
At this moment, his cultivation level became unmistakably clear.
Three spirit rings slowly rose around his body—two yellow and one purple.
Xu Tian was truly a Soul Venerable.
The expressions of many disciples changed instantly. Though they did not know his exact age, it was obvious he was still very young, no older than fifteen at most. Reaching Soul Venerable at such an age marked him as a genuine genius among Soul Masters.
A genius like this possessed limitless prospects.
If they could build a relationship with him now, future benefits would be immeasurable.
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