This battle played a significant role in honing Ye Yu's skills, as it lasted for a full day and night. His Free Will Extreme Intent Skill improved slightly, and the day-and-night battle also enhanced his Soul Power. Facing Elder Qi requires his full effort, resulting in multiple injuries. Thanks to healing, he remains unharmed now.
Everyone believes that Ye Yu is so extraordinary that no adjective can quite describe him; his talent is terrifying, being at Level 68 Soul Emperor strength while defeating Elder Qi.
Of course, Ye Yu doesn't think his strength has reached the level of a Titled Douluo; he's not there yet. During the confrontation, Ye Yu was at a disadvantage, and winning was due to endurance.
Repeated injuries followed by repeated healings gradually exhausted Elder Qi's Soul Power and physical strength until he had no choice but to concede.
If it were a life-or-death battle, he wouldn't be able to kill a Titled Douluo. Even an ordinary Ninety-First Level Titled Douluo would be difficult; if the opponent wanted to leave, Ye Yu couldn't stop them.
In a real fight, if the opponent senses something amiss, they would leave, unlike Elder Qi, who knowingly engaged in the battle of attrition with him.
Ye Yu and Tang San decide to stay within the sect for three days, during which Ye Yu will battle with the Sixth Elder, followed by the Fifth Elder.
Engaging in battles with those stronger than him presents both pressure and opportunities for Soul Power enhancement. Over these three days, Ye Yu doesn't sleep; after the Sixth Elder's Soul Power is depleted, he adjusts himself before continuing against the Fifth Elder.
Under high-pressure combat, Ye Yu's responsiveness and Soul Power both enhanced somewhat. Previously, fighting against Liu Erlong was very effective because her combat style was violent, and it was pressuring then. But now, facing Titled Douluos, the pressure is greater, yielding better results.
The elders and Tang San now fully understand how terrifying Ye Yu currently is. Even against a Ninety-First Level Titled Douluo, although he can't kill them, he possesses self-preservation ability, and if a Ninety-First Level foolishly engages in attrition tactics against Ye Yu, their demise is inevitable.
If it's a Strong Attack Type or Defense Type Ninety-First Level Titled Douluo, they might be resolved by Ye Yu. After all, in endurance battles, Ye Yu can triumph, and he is confident in preventing Strong Attack and Defense Types from escaping, as for Agile Attack, Agility, and Control Types wanting to flee, it would be very challenging to keep them.
However, even if an ordinary Ninety-First Level Titled Douluo can be killed, at most he could kill one, because after the battle, he too is left drained.
Each battle with the elders exhausts Ye Yu's Soul Power early on, and what sustains him in continuing is his own Life Energy, physical strength, and Origin of Evil. Thus, the extreme exertion during these few days of combat has made Ye Yu aware of his current limit in strength.
Tang San, having accompanied Ye Yu almost throughout, knows well how terrifying Ye Yu is, but not having seen him much in the past five years, all that was previously thought were guesses. Now, Tang San finds that he was still too conservative in his estimations.
To put it precisely, he already thought highly, yet Ye Yu kept becoming more astounding.
Today, Ye Yu awoke in the morning, wore weights, and began climbing the mountain range where the Vast Heaven Sect is located, surpassing summit after summit, sweat pouring.
After climbing seven peaks, he began doing push-ups.
At this time, the sect's Direct Disciples were already training on the open martial zone, swinging their Vast Heaven Hammers.
Seeing Ye Yu doing push-ups, the Direct Disciples discussed excitedly.
"Brother Yu is truly diligent, already so terrifying, being Level 68 and capable of fighting a Ninety-First Level Titled Douluo, possessing such inconceivable combat power, yet training so hard every day."
"Indeed, but is this kind of training beneficial? It's merely simple push-ups."
"I'm curious how Brother Yu trains to become so terrifying; let's go ask him."
...
The Direct Disciples eagerly approached, filled with anticipation and curiosity, asking: "Brother Yu, how did you become so strong? Besides your talent, is there another reason?"
Ye Yu looked at their eager expressions and asked, "You want to know why I'm so strong?"
"Yes, yes!" The Direct Disciples nodded repeatedly.
Ye Yu nodded: "Alright then, I'll tell you why I'm so strong."
Ye Yu solemnly stated, "I am this powerful because of ninety-nine percent innate talent and one percent sweat."
Direct Disciples: "..."
Everyone froze, wanting to laugh and cry, realizing that such extraordinary strength is almost entirely due to terrifying talent?
They were quite discouraged, despite being the Direct Disciples of the Vast Heaven Sect with good lineage, possessing the Martial Soul Vast Heaven Hammer, but compared to Ye Yu's talent, it's a world of difference, Ye Yu, after all, is the Apocalypse Black Dragon Inheritor.
Ye Yu remained unperturbed. His strength comes primarily from innate talent, and without such gifts, no amount of effort would make a significant difference.
The Apocalypse Black Dragon Inheritor has made his constitution extraordinary, enabling him to absorb Soul Rings, ignoring many age limitations, rendering even his support attributes like physical strength and defense exceptionally strong.
The Direct Disciples didn't give up and asked, "So, how do you apply that one percent sweat, Brother Yu? Can you share with us?"
Ye Yu nodded, "Of course."
Ye Yu earnestly explained, "Here's my training secret, listen closely."
The Direct Disciples stopped speaking, even holding their breath, wanting to know how Ye Yu trains himself, and by what methods.
Meanwhile, the elders and Tang Xiao were nearby. Hearing Ye Yu about to speak, they quieted down and leaned in to listen.
Ye Yu said, "Daily 1000 push-ups, 1000 sit-ups, 1000 squats, and a 100-kilometer run for three years, without skipping regardless of freezing cold or scorching heat."
Upon hearing this, all the Direct Disciples froze, thinking it's that simple?
The elders and Tang Xiao were also stunned upon hearing this; this kind of training is quite ordinary.
The Direct Disciples exchanged glances.
"Brother Yu, really? Is this how you usually train?"
Ye Yu nodded, "Yes, just like this."
"But these are very ordinary training methods, and doing a thousand of each daily isn't that hard."
"Indeed, it's not hard at all. Brother Yu, are there any other methods?"
"Brother Yu, we want to get stronger too. We certainly can't compare with you, but at least let us know one percent of your effort secret to become so strong."
Ye Yu replied helplessly, "This is indeed how I train. Oh, right, it's done under weight-bearing conditions."
"Weight-bearing?"
The Direct Disciples understood, curiously asked: "Brother Yu, you have weighted gear, right? Like a vest enhanced with gravity."
"Yes, that's correct."
"How heavy?"
Ye Yu plainly said, "The current five items together weigh around 200,000 pounds."
"?!!!"
Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked; 200,000 pounds?
"Gasp!!"
Everyone drew a cold breath, 200,000 pounds, terrifying to the extreme!
Not to mention 200,000, even 100,000 could crush them instantly.
Hearing this, the distant elders were startled too; this heavy load, even they couldn't bear 200,000 pounds without releasing their Martial Soul and full power.
The Direct Disciples were disheartened, thinking Ye Yu merely did simple push-ups, but the weight was so terrifying, and no wonder he's so monstrous.
Ye Yu comforted, "The weight I bear is my own limit. You should bear your own limit, and you'll surely get stronger."
Upon hearing this, the Direct Disciples were delighted: "Really?"
"Yes, it will definitely be effective. According to my method, three years later, if you go bald, then you'll know you've become stronger."
"Bald…"
The Direct Disciples were taken aback but soon understood: "Brother Yu means work till all your hair falls out? Alright, we'll train hard!"
"Thank you, Brother Yu!"
"Let's quickly start training this way."