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"Dai Chengfeng, didn't you just promise Her Majesty the Empress that you would accompany me in practical combat today and practice the Spirit Fusion Technique 'NetherworldWhite Tiger'?"
Zhu Zhuqing's voice was icy, her deep cat-like eyes fixed on Dai Chengfeng. "What does this mean now?"
After speaking, she shot a cold glance at Hu Liena.
Before Dai Chengfeng could respond, the smile on Hu Liena's face instantly froze.
She had always harbored a subtle hostility toward Zhu Zhuqing, and now Zhu Zhuqing's possessive words and gaze completely ignited her dissatisfaction.
Hu Liena's gaze immediately shifted from Dai Chengfeng's face to Zhu Zhuqing, carrying a hint of provocation as she tilted her chin. Her voice was seductive yet dripping with disdain:
"Miss Zhu Zhuqing, you're not a child anymore, are you? What else could it mean?"
As she spoke, her delicate fingers gently brushed through her cascading hair, elegantly emphasizing her charm. She continued, "Dai Chengfeng just said it himself, and he promised me yesterday."
"You're behind me. So what?"
"Don't think that just because you're his fiancée, you can do whatever you want. As for the future…"
"It's far from certain!"
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes sharpened instantly.
Hu Liena's blatant provocation and disdain struck a nerve deep within Zhu Zhuqing, stirring up her complex emotions about this arranged marriage and igniting the pride of being a genius from the Zhu family of Star Luo.
Though she didn't explode in anger, the aura around her turned several degrees colder. "I am Dai Chengfeng's fiancée. What of it?"
"If someone is unhappy, they'll just have to endure it!"
With that, she stopped looking at Hu Liena and turned her gaze to Dai Chengfeng, waiting for him to give her a clear explanation.
"Hmph!"
Hu Liena let out a cold snort. "We'll see about that!"
After speaking, she too looked at Dai Chengfeng, waiting for his response.
For a moment, two equally stunning, equally proud young women stood on either side of Dai Chengfeng, their gazes piercing into him.
"Is this… the famous Killing Grounds?"
Dai Chengfeng looked at the confrontational Zhu Zhuqing and Hu Liena, feeling an odd mix of emotions. After all, this was the first time he had encountered such a situation.
Even though he had been close to Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan in the past, their friendship might have prevented any direct confrontation…
As for Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue, they were unaware of each other's existence.
It wasn't until today that Dai Chengfeng truly understood what the famous Killing Grounds felt like.
However, Dai Chengfeng quickly shook his head. Rather than calling it a Killing Ground, it was more accurate to say that these two proud young women simply refused to back down…
They weren't Qian Renxue, or even Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan…
If he truly wanted to do something to them, they would retreat faster than anyone.
Thinking this, Dai Chengfeng composed himself and asked a seemingly unrelated question:
"Do either of you know Liu Erlong, Flender, and Yu Xiaogang?"
He paused, seeing a flicker of confusion in both girls' eyes—clearly, the names alone meant little to most soul masters.
He then added, "And their Spirit Fusion Technique—the Golden Holy Dragon?"
"The Golden Holy Dragon?"
At the mention of those four words, Hu Liena's captivating pupils contracted sharply.
As a core member of the Spirit Hall, she had an in-depth understanding of the continent's top-tier spirits and powerful soul skills.
Moreover, she had researched numerous materials on Spirit Fusion Techniques while trying to create one with her brother Xie Yue.
How could she not know of this triple fusion technique, which relied on two Soul Sages and a single Great Soul Master at level 29…
Yet its power rivaled that of a Titled Douluo?
A flash of realization crossed Zhu Zhuqing's eyes as well.
The Golden Holy Dragon!
This name represented not only a powerful Spirit Fusion Technique but also the almost mythical concept of a "Triple Fusion," existing only in legends!
She had seen sparse mentions of it in her family's ancient texts—it symbolized the pinnacle of fusion techniques, transcending common knowledge.
The anger and tension between the two girls temporarily gave way to confusion. They couldn't understand why Dai Chengfeng suddenly brought this up.
Zhu Zhuqing frowned deeply, while Hu Liena tilted her head slightly, her expression curious:
"Dai Chengfeng, why are you bringing this up…"
Hu Liena instinctively spoke, her beautiful eyes filled with puzzlement. "What exactly are you trying to say?"
Although Zhu Zhuqing didn't speak, the same question was written all over her intense gaze, fixed on Dai Chengfeng.
Dai Chengfeng smiled at their bewilderment, his sharp gaze sweeping over the faces of the two stunning young women. "What do you think?"
"Could it be…"
The two girls instinctively glanced at each other, thinking of a possibility but finding it somewhat absurd.
But Dai Chengfeng looked at them and confirmed, "That's exactly what you're thinking! I'm preparing to create a Spirit Fusion Technique that belongs to the three of us!"
"Create a Spirit Fusion Technique… for the three of us?!"
The words exploded like thunder in the silent room!
Zhu Zhuqing and Hu Liena froze simultaneously. Their earlier curiosity sparked by the mention of the Golden Holy Dragon was instantly overwhelmed by Dai Chengfeng's bold, bizarre, and even preposterous idea!
Belonging to the three of us?!
A Triple Spirit Fusion Technique?!
Hu Liena's cherry-red lips parted slightly, her eyes a mixture of disbelief and an unspoken "Are you crazy?"
Zhu Zhuqing's usually icy face showed obvious astonishment for the first time, followed by a deep frown. She instinctively shook her head:
"This is impossible. A Triple Fusion Technique… how could it be so easy…"
Dai Chengfeng had anticipated their reaction and remained undeterred, still confident: "Of course I know it's difficult—difficult beyond imagination!"
"But!"
His tone shifted, and he stared directly into the eyes of the two girls, delivering his most important point, word by word: "I've received Liu Erlong's true teachings on the Triple Spirit Fusion Technique!"
"What?!"
This time, the two girls exclaimed in unison!
Zhu Zhuqing's glacier-like expression was full of shock, while Hu Liena couldn't help but gasp aloud.
Liu Erlong's true teachings?
One of the key figures who created the Golden Holy Dragon Spirit Fusion Technique?
"Would I lie to you?!"
Dai Chengfeng chuckled and gave a firm answer.
Then he fell silent.
But he could clearly see the doubt in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes melting away rapidly, replaced by a burning light called "possibility"!
Hu Liena's eyes were also completely consumed by a strong desire for the future and the peak of power!
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