Chapter 8: Deep Instruction from Qian Renxue

"Since Grandpa asked me to teach you, I will teach you well. You are not allowed to be lazy over the next few days." Qian Renxue crossed her arms over her chest, slowly raised her right hand, and beckoned to Lin Yu with her finger: "Come on, release your martial soul and attack me. Let me see your combat foundation first."

"I will not release my martial soul, and I will suppress my soul power to the same level as yours."

"All you have to do is attack with all your might and hit me once. If you can do that, big sister will reward you with a lollipop."

Lin Yu rolled his eyes upon hearing this: "Seriously? Sister Xue'er, do you think I'm still a two-year-old brat! Can a lollipop even count as a reward?"

"Then what do you want?"

Lin Yu thought for a moment and smirked: "I've got it! If I succeed, then after training ends today, you give me a massage—rub my shoulders, rub my legs, loosen up my muscles, and all that!"

"Tch, you kid have quite the imagination." Qian Renxue was a bit speechless.

But she agreed readily, because in her view, it was impossible for Lin Yu to succeed: "Alright! But you won't be able to do it."

"Then let's give it a try." Lin Yu shrugged.

Saying this, he stopped wasting words and released his martial soul.

That Angel Martial Soul, possessing seven attributes and wings of six different colors, appeared behind him, looking stylish and cool.

Qian Renxue's phoenix eyes narrowed slightly: "Angel? What kind of Angel martial soul is this?"

"I call it Element Angel!"

"Element Angel? Interesting, come on."

Lin Yu's fighting spirit surged instantly; this was his first battle since becoming a Spirit Master.

And facing an opponent like Qian Renxue, even though she didn't release her martial soul and suppressed her soul power to his level, Lin Yu knew she would be difficult to deal with.

Because his own combat foundation and experience were, indeed, those of a novice.

He rushed toward Qian Renxue, throwing a straight punch with his left arm!

"Heh." Qian Renxue's lips curled upward, and she avoided the attack with just a sidestep.

Lin Yu immediately swung his right arm in a hook punch.

And Qian Renxue quickly raised her arm, blocking that punch as well.

Lin Yu immediately raised his leg, intending to strike Qian Renxue with his knee, but it was also easily neutralized by her.

Following that, no matter how Lin Yu attacked, no matter how he swung his fists or kicked his legs, it was as if Qian Renxue had completely seen through him; he couldn't land a single hit!

"Your attacks have too many unnecessary movements; they aren't clean or crisp, and they lack rhythm and continuity. In most cases, your fighting style is too chaotic, without any strategy or thought!"

While dealing with Lin Yu's fierce onslaught, Qian Renxue was still able to calmly point out his shortcomings, showing she was handling it with ease.

"Is this the gap in combat ability..."

For the first time, Lin Yu deeply felt the obvious gap in strength between them, manifested through combat experience.

Bang!

"Ugh!"

Qian Renxue finally made a move, sending Lin Yu back five meters with a single punch: "Little brat, fighting between Spirit Masters doesn't rely on strength alone; you have to use your brain."

"Before attacking, you must plan out a combat strategy in advance. After the first punch, how should the second, third, and fourth moves be executed? How should you fight!"

"Only then will your offensive become more ferocious, rhythmic, methodical, and coherent, and it will also be much cleaner and crisper."

"People with sufficient combat awareness know how to deduce and predict. For example, if your first move is a left-arm hook, you should predict in advance how the opponent will block if they choose to do so. Then, how should you effectively attack with your second move?"

"At the same time, you must stay focused and concentrate your attention so that you can better observe the opponent's movements, thereby judging their offensive intent in advance from their subtle actions."

"For example, if the opponent has a clear intention to lift their left leg to kick you, you can make a preemptive response once you observe it."

"Or, for instance, if the opponent is preparing to release a soul skill, and so on. Lin Yu, do you understand?"

Qian Renxue had shared a wealth of practical knowledge, and Lin Yu benefited greatly. He calmed his mind to absorb and digest these insights, reflecting on them earnestly.

A moment later, Lin Yu seemed to know how he should fight, and his fighting spirit surged again: "Again!"

Bang!

Lin Yu burst into a sprint and attacked Qian Renxue once more.

But this time, Lin Yu had clearly transformed; his offensive was vastly different from the first time—much, much fiercer!

"This kid, how could he comprehend this so quickly! Is he a natural-born combat genius!" Qian Renxue marveled inwardly.

Talking is one thing, listening is another.

Everyone understands the theory, but not everyone can grasp it.

What she taught wasn't difficult, but the degree to which one could master it and how strong one could become required countless days and nights of sweating, constant fighting, constant practice, and constant accumulation of experience!

And the talent Lin Yu displayed at this moment was faster than what an ordinary Spirit Master would achieve after a whole month of hard work!

"This Lin Yu is simply a monster!"

Qian Renxue was amazed, but after all, she had seven years of combat experience; this level still couldn't threaten her.

She kicked Lin Yu away once again.

Bang!

"Absolutely cannot praise him; can't let this kid get too arrogant!" Qian Renxue thought to herself, saying with a straight face: "Heh, not bad, you've made some progress."

"But just with this level, it's impossible for you to hit me once and make me give you a massage."

"Just release your soul skill and attack."

Qian Renxue looked confident, feeling she could still easily handle Lin Yu.

However, a more confident smile appeared on Lin Yu's face: "Eh, Sister Xue'er, why don't you release your martial soul? After all, if I use my soul skill, you will definitely lose."

"Boastful. Do you think you can hit me just by releasing a soul skill? Even if your First Soul Skill is a self-strengthening buff, you can't hurt me with your current combat experience," Qian Renxue said with disdain.

"Alright, then you have to be a good sport and accept the loss."

"My First Soul Skill is almost like a bug in the early stages. Without releasing your martial soul and while suppressing your soul power, even someone with seven years of combat experience like Qian Renxue will find it hard not to be hit by me," Lin Yu smiled.

A yellow Spirit Ring slowly rose beneath his feet.

"First Soul Skill, Element Control!"

Seven Extreme Attributes of energy rose from Lin Yu's body, his Element Control increased by one hundred percent, and at this moment, he entered his strongest state.

He switched to his fire main body.

Then he slowly raised both hands, his fingers forming a shape similar to a handgun, pointing at Qian Renxue.

"Fire Control, Finger Gun!"

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Like a machine gun, Lin Yu's two index fingers instantly fired a large number of flame bullets condensed and compressed from extreme flames.

He unleashed a barrage of fire at Qian Renxue.

"Is this your First Soul Skill? It doesn't look like much!"

Qian Renxue began to run quickly, dodging the flame bullets while closing the distance with Lin Yu.

"The speed is quite fast, and the power is decent, but you can't hit me!"

(End of this chapter)