"This..." Jiang Nannan covered her mouth in surprise, unable to understand how it was done.
There were quite a few curious people, discussing animatedly.
"This person didn't even use a Soul Skill, nor was there any Soul Bone energy fluctuation. How did he manage to use Naruto's Instant Transmission?"
Many people didn't understand how Shi Yu actually did it. Naruto's Instant Transmission wasn't hard to understand, but performing Naruto's Instant Transmission without releasing a Soul Skill was difficult to comprehend.
Even Mu En, who was sitting leisurely there, had a trace of surprise flash in his eyes.
Clearly, even with Senior's cultivation level, Senior hadn't expected Shi Yu's use of Naruto's Instant Transmission to be so different.
"This is something that can only be achieved when one's control over Space reaches an extremely subtle realm," Mu En murmured in his heart.
The surrounding people exclaimed in surprise. This stimulated Xu Sanshi, the person involved. The more astonishing the other party's performance, the more foolish he seemed.
Xu Sanshi's face sank, and he rushed towards Shi Yu again without a word.
This time, halfway there, the first Soul Ring on his body flickered and lit up, activating his first Soul Skill, Xuanming Shock.
Shi Yu's attention was all on Xu Sanshi, so naturally, Shi Yu saw Senior use a Soul Skill.
Shi Yu had been recalling Xu Sanshi's Soul Skills before, and Shi Yu had a simple understanding of Senior's first Soul Skill.
This skill is an area-of-effect skill. Its main effect is to knock back, but it also has a stunning effect on Soul Masters with a lower Soul Power level than Senior's.
Just right, Shi Yu's Soul Power was indeed lower than the other party's. If Shi Yu were stunned by the other party, the consequences would be imaginable.
With a thought from Shi Yu, the Space Soul Power within Shi Yu's body rapidly circulated and took effect, causing Shi Yu to disappear from the spot and reappear nearly twenty meters away from the previous position, further increasing the distance between Shi Yu and Xu Sanshi.
This was the limit of Shi Yu's single Space movement distance, shortened by ninety percent compared to the distance Shi Yu moved when going back ten thousand years.
Shi Yu didn't know the reason either, only that after returning, Shi Yu's control over Space and Time had significantly weakened.
The Time and Space power Shi Yu possessed when going back ten thousand years seemed to have been strengthened.
Otherwise, it would be unrealistic for Shi Yu, a Soul Master of only a dozen or so levels, to last so long against Zhao Wuji, a Soul Saint.
Even with Senior possessing the power of Space and Time, it was not an easy matter.
After returning, the previously stronger power disappeared, which still caused Shi Yu some sense of loss.
It's worth mentioning that Shi Yu's Soul Power after absorbing the Soul Ring was level fourteen.
Now it was level sixteen. The extra two levels were related to the nine heart begonia Shi Yu consumed and the Man-Faced Demon Spider External Soul Bone Shi Yu absorbed.
That nine heart begonia mainly brought changes to Shi Yu's body, providing very little Soul Power, estimated to be only about half a level.
The remaining one and a half levels were all provided by the Man-Faced Demon Spider External Soul Bone.
Those who were close to Shi Yu quickly retreated to keep their distance, as they didn't want to be affected.
Seeing Shi Yu increase the distance, Xu Sanshi forcibly controlled the release of his Soul Skill, choosing to release it only after closing the distance somewhat.
Shi Yu moved continuously, left and right, his position erratic, making it difficult for Xu Sanshi to lock onto him.
Senior's Soul Skill had reached a point where it had to be released, so Senior could only release it towards Shi Yu's current position.
"Thump!" The Xuanming Tortoise Shield struck the ground, and an energy shockwave surged towards Shi Yu.
Shi Yu used Space power again, disappearing from the spot and creating a distance of twenty meters.
Shi Yu was still affected by the shockwave, but only stumbled back a few steps, not suffering significant damage and not being stunned.
However, some students who didn't retreat in time were knocked to the ground, looking even more disheveled than Shi Yu, who was the target.
"Do you only know how to hide? Are you even a man anymore?" Xu Sanshi picked up his shield and angrily rebuked Shi Yu, feeling disgusted by the other party.
"In battle, you should capitalize on your strengths and avoid your weaknesses. My Soul Power cultivation is inferior to yours, my attack power is lacking, and my defense is even less than yours, making it difficult to harm you."
"In this situation, if I don't hide, what else can I do?" Shi Yu retorted.
Shi Yu didn't feel there was anything shameful about hiding like this. If Shi Yu hadn't mastered any powerful attack methods now, Shi Yu had to hide. It was impossible to use one's weaknesses to fight against another's strengths, right?
That would be pure foolish behavior. Shi Yu might not be a genius of unparalleled intelligence, but Shi Yu also didn't want to be a stupid fool.
Some people secretly nodded, agreeing with what Shi Yu said. Shi Yu and Xu Sanshi were two Soul Rings apart, so hiding was understandable.
Even Mu En, who was lying there, agreed with what Shi Yu said and looked at Shi Yu with a slight hint of surprise, clearly surprised by Shi Yu's refreshing perspective.
Senior's hiding was the most correct response, and Senior hid very well, fully utilizing Senior's own advantages. This performance could receive excellent evaluations from Senior.
"Coward," Xu Sanshi cursed, trying to provoke Shi Yu.
Being cursed at was definitely annoying, but Shi Yu didn't curse back, only saying:
"You have one more chance. If you still can't defeat Shi Yu, don't keep pestering Nannan in the future. You're not qualified."
"If I'm not qualified, then you're even less qualified!" Xu Sanshi was emotionally agitated.
Clearly, Shi Yu's words were much more damaging than directly cursing at Senior, causing Xu Sanshi to feel somewhat defeated.
"The three-move agreement, but you've been using Naruto's Instant Transmission continuously, which should already exceed three moves, right? It's three moves each. With you doing this, you should already be considered to have lost," a voice rang out.
Xu Sanshi, who was angry and wanted to make a move, temporarily stopped and looked at the speaker. It was Bei Bei.
Shi Yu also looked over. The speaker also took a step forward, not afraid that Shi Yu knew Senior was speaking. Instead, Senior looked directly at Shi Yu, appearing ready to stand up for Xu Sanshi.
"Who is this?" Shi Yu wondered in Shi Yu's heart, not recognizing this person.
"Excuse me, what we agreed on before was that Xu Sanshi would defeat Shi Yu within three moves, but we didn't say how many moves Shi Yu had to make."
"Shi Yu has been hiding the whole time. You can understand Shi Yu's Naruto's Instant Transmission as Shi Yu taking a step. Does taking a step count as making a move?"
"If that's the case, then Xu Sanshi has taken dozens of steps, more than Shi Yu, and Senior even started walking first. If you say it like that, Senior lost long ago," Shi Yu retorted.
"Are Naruto's Instant Transmission and taking a step the same concept?" Bei Bei questioned.
"They are the same concept," Shi Yu nodded seriously. Saying this, Shi Yu took a step forward, instantly moving five or six meters.
Then Shi Yu took a step back and returned to the previous position.
"Isn't this just one step?" Shi Yu questioned Bei Bei again.
Surprise flashed in Bei Bei's eyes. It was the first time Bei Bei had seen someone use Naruto's Instant Transmission so casually, and the most crucial point was that a Soul Master of only a dozen or so levels had achieved this level.
Senior also fell silent, not knowing for a moment how to refute the other party's statement.
Those watching the battle had some knowledge and also realized how formidable Shi Yu was.
"I think this is fine," Jiang Nannan spoke up for Shi Yu.
"I also think so," many people echoed, not giving Jiang Nannan face, but genuinely believing it.
The three-move agreement naturally didn't mean they could only take three steps.
"I really don't believe I can't defeat you!" Xu Sanshi attacked angrily, not wanting to hear any more idle talk.
The third Soul Ring on Senior's body lit up, activating the power of Xuanming.
Water appeared around Shi Yu. This water was dark in color, pressing in on Shi Yu and affecting Shi Yu's Soul Power circulation.