Chapter 1532: So Weak? An Absolute Monster!

Virtual Universe, Ashes Squad's exclusive training ground.

Within a massive arena over two kilometers in diameter.

The alloy ground gleamed with a cold sheen, while energy barriers around the perimeter flickered with deep blue light.

Over a hundred squad members surrounded the central arena, their gazes all fixed on the two figures within.

Lin Qianxue wore a black combat suit, her figure tall and slender.

Her legs, encased in the tight suit, were straight and elongated.

In her hand she held a black long spear, its shaft slender, its surface rippling with intricate lightning patterns, faintly exuding an aura of destruction.

Xu Jingming stood about five hundred meters across from her.

Dressed similarly in black attire and wielding a black spear, his posture stood tall and firm like a pine.

"Sister, you also use a spear?" Xu Jingming said, surprised.

"I specialize in the Lightning and Destruction Origins—same as you."

"Perfect chance to see how well you've mastered the Origins."

Lin Qianxue's pale golden eyes regarded him, her voice cool:

"When you attack, use your full strength. Don't hold back."

"Full strength?" Xu Jingming confirmed.

"Yes. Go all out."

Lin Qianxue nodded. "Let me see your true strength."

"Alright."

Xu Jingming said no more, took a deep breath.

Hum—

His aura surged violently!

Crack!

Jet-black lightning erupted from his body, instantly engulfing him entirely!

Purple Nightmare Demon Form activated!

His height rose to three point three meters, muscles bulging, purple demonic runes rising across his skin, his eyes turning deep purple!

Immediately, the Star Core Lei Gang Body's Lei Gang exploded outward!

A solid black lightning barrier enveloped his body, arcs leaping, radiating a terrifying aura of destruction!

"What form is this?"

"Such a powerful aura! Is he really Universe Rank One?"

"That black Lei Gang... it seems identical to the Commander's body cultivation technique!"

"......"

Low exclamations erupted among the surrounding squad members.

A flicker of surprise crossed Lin Qianxue's eyes, but she quickly regained composure: "Come."

"Sister, watch out!"

Xu Jingming let out a low roar and slammed his right foot into the ground.

Boom!

The alloy ground shattered!

His body became a streak of black lightning, instantly covering a hundred meters!

His spear tore through the air, the tip condensing jet-black lightning.

A simple thrust—yet so fast it left only afterimages!

Lin Qianxue's pupils contracted slightly.

So fast!

She instinctively raised her spear to block, crossing it horizontally.

Lightning Origin surged; a layer of blue Lei Gang enveloped her slender frame.

Star Core Lei Gang Body!

As a student of Frost Crown Dominator, she, too, naturally trained in this T0-level body cultivation technique, mastering the Lightning Origin.

Yet—

Clang!!!

The instant spear tip met spear shaft, a terrifying force exploded outward!

Lin Qianxue felt her arm violently tremble, her Hukou numb, her entire body uncontrollably flung backward!

Boom—

Her slender body flew over a thousand meters, crashing hard against the arena's energy barrier.

The barrier rippled violently, emitting a groan of unbearable strain!

Silence.

Deathly silence.

All squad members in the training ground gaped, mouths wide open.

Eyes bulging, as if witnessing something impossible.

One strike?

Only one strike?

The Commander... was blasted flying?

"No… no way…"

Du Ke's ox-like eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets, his copper-toned face etched with shock.

Lai Er's arms, previously crossed, had been lowered without notice.

Beneath her silver training suit, her chest rose and fell slightly, her red lips parted, unable to close for a long moment.

The other team members were utterly stunned; some rubbed their eyes, doubting whether they were hallucinating.

"Did I just… not see that right?"

"Did the commander get blown away by a single shot?"

"That's the commander! Even if suppressed to Cosmic Stage One, his combat experience and skills are peak-level—how could this happen?"

"Xu Jingming just entered the Cosmic Stage—and he's this strong?!"

"…"

Murmurs surged like a tide, some filled with astonishment, others with awe.

Some were even excited.

After all, it was rare to see the commander humiliated.

Xu Jingming also froze for a moment.

He sheathed his spear and looked at Lin Qianxue, slightly disheveled in the distance, surprised in his heart.

So weak?

He had truly used his full strength—Zi Yan Demon Body plus Star Core Lei Gang Body.

Combined with the eruption of Mie Mie Shenlei, its power was enough to crush an ordinary Cosmic Stage One.

But Lin Qianxue was his own senior sister, and she too cultivated the Star Core Lei Gang Body—her physique was extremely strong.

How could she not even block one strike?

At the edge of the arena.

Lin Qianxue slowly straightened her body, her slender form still breathtakingly curved beneath the black battle suit.

She reached up to brush aside the strands of black hair that had fallen across her forehead.

Her lovely face showed no embarrassment or anger—only a faint, almost imperceptible smile of approval.

"Little brother, you're strong."

She spoke, her voice still cold, yet clearly admiring: "Stronger than I imagined."

Lin Qianxue walked back into the arena, holding her spear, her pale golden eyes carefully studying Xu Jingming:

"That last spear strike—power, speed, and thunderous eruption—were all perfect.

Stronger than I was at Cosmic Stage One.

True, I possess peak-level cosmic combat experience and technique.

But the gap in strength was too great—I never even got the chance to use them."

Upon hearing this, the surrounding team members all drew sharp breaths.

Wasn't the commander Xu Jingming's senior sister?

Even at the same stage, was the gap really this vast?

Isn't this a bit too exaggerated?

Remember, Xu Jingming had only just entered the Cosmic Stage.

"Shall we continue?" Xu Jingming asked.

"Of course."

A faint smile appeared on Lin Qianxue's exquisite face:

"Cosmic Stage One can't measure your true strength.

Next, I'll use Cosmic Stage Three power."

Her aura slowly rose, still contained within the Cosmic Stage, yet more than several times stronger than before!

The black spear in her hand glowed with intensified thunder runes, a hint of destruction seeping out.

"Good." Xu Jingming nodded, assuming his stance once more.

"Here it comes!"

Lin Qianxue let out a light cry, her figure vanishing instantly!

When she reappeared, she was at Xu Jingming's left side!

Her spear struck like a venomous snake's tongue, the tip flashing a single point of icy light aimed straight at his ribs!

Fast! Deceptive!

Xu Jingming's pupils contracted—he sharply retracted his Lei Gang defense and swung his spear horizontally, unleashing a burst of black thunder!

Clang! Clang! Clang!

The two exchanged over a dozen blows in an instant!

Spear shadows danced, thunder exploded!

Lin Qianxue, relying on her vast combat experience, wielded her spear with unpredictable variations—sometimes light as feathers, sometimes heavy as mountains.

Xu Jingming, by contrast, fought with broad, forceful strikes—black thunder raged wildly, each spear thrust carrying terrifying power!

This time, Lin Qianxue was no longer blasted away—but it was clear she was struggling.

Every impact from Xu Jingming's spear struck her as if she'd been hit heavily.

"Not enough."

Lin Qianxue suddenly spoke, retreating swiftly.

She halted ten meters away, a flicker of surprise in her pale golden eyes:

"Even Universe Stage Two can't block your moves... then let it be Universe Stage Three!"

His aura surged again!

Black spear brimmed with Lei Guang, the origin of destruction subtly stirring ripples in the surrounding space!

"Fight!"

Xu Jingming roared in return, pushing the Zi Yan Demon Body to its limit, torrents of black thunder surging forth!

The two clashed again!

This time, the battle grew even fiercer!

Lin Qianxue unleashed her spear technique fully.

Each thrust carried the fused essence of lightning and destruction; spear shadows formed a net, engulfing Xu Jingming's entire body!

Xu Jingming stood firm as a mountain, unleashing violent strikes of Minmie Shenlei.

Lei Gang shielded his body, absorbing most attacks; each spear thrust shook the very fabric of space!

At the center of the arena, two figures blurred in high-speed exchange!

Black thunder and silver-blue Lei Guang collided endlessly, exploding into concentric rings of energy ripples!

The surrounding team members had long been stunned.

"Is this really a new recruit?"

"Universe Stage Three power! The captain can barely match him even using Universe Stage Three power!"

"Monster! Absolutely a monster!"

Duke swallowed hard:

"If we were both at Universe Stage One, I couldn't even block the captain's single strike..."