Chapter 1566

Done for!

Duncan didn't turn off the holographic projector!

Facing Lin Qianxue's question, Xu Jingming's heart skipped a beat.

Yet his face remained calm as he said:

"Nothing much, just some little gadgets this brother put together."

He stepped aside, pointing to Duncan, frozen in place beside him:

"He's inputting all our recruited warrior info into it, for everyone to get to know each other."

Duncan finally snapped out of it and quickly followed Xu Jingming's lead:

"Yes, yes!

Ladies first, so I started by organizing the female warriors' data.

Uh… Commander Lin, don't misunderstand—this list is purely for information sharing, absolutely no disrespect intended!"

As he spoke, he frantically tapped his smart bracer—there was a swish as the holographic projection shut off.

The hologram in the center of the living room vanished instantly, leaving only faint energy ripples in the air.

Duncan wiped away nonexistent sweat from his forehead and forced a dry laugh:

"Xu brother, you two siblings chat away—I won't disturb you."

He shot Xu Jingming a look of gratitude.

Then he spun around and nearly fled from the villa.

The alloy door clicked shut with a sharp clack.

Duncan stood outside, exhaling a long breath.

Though he'd indeed fantasized about being crushed to death by Lin Qianxue's stunningly long legs, it was only a fantasy!

If the Ice Mountain Goddess found out he'd secretly made this list…

Being crushed was impossible, but being beaten to death? Definitely possible.

"Thank goodness Xu brother had my back—otherwise I'd have been done for."

He shuddered and hurried back to his own villa.

Inside the living room.

As soon as Duncan left, Xu Jingming met Lin Qianxue's pale golden eyes.

She stood in the center of the room, her black uniform outlining her tall, icy beauty, her long hair cascading down to her waist.

"Senior sister…" Xu Jingming braced himself and spoke.

"So my little brother isn't as honest as I thought."

Lin Qianxue's crimson lips parted, her voice cool as a mountain spring.

The three characters "Beauty Ranking" sat plainly displayed.

She wasn't foolish—she'd never believed Xu Jingming's excuse.

After a pause, she continued:

"Duncan may be a bit reckless,

but he's a Nine-Star Warrior with an extensive intelligence network.

If you want to befriend him, I don't object.

Just don't let him corrupt you."

Seeing her wasn't going to press further, Xu Jingming exhaled in relief and quickly said:

"Senior sister, rest easy—I understand. Please sit down."

"Good that you understand," Lin Qianxue nodded.

Then she walked gracefully to the sofa and sat down, her long, beautiful legs crossed.

"By the way, how did you find me here?"

Xu Jingming sat down opposite Lin Qianxue.

He casually pulled out tea leaves brought from Blue Star from his space ring and brewed her a cup.

"Because of Joel's incident, I learned you'd come to Aries Star too, so I came looking for you."

Lin Qianxue took a small sip of tea and spoke.

"Oh? This spread that fast?" Xu Jingming frowned in confusion.

"Of course—only a thousand or so warriors were recruited this time.

Anything happens, news spreads fast—especially when a Five-Star Warrior defeats an Eight-Star Warrior. Naturally, it spread even faster."

Lin Qianxue explained softly.

"I see," Xu Jingming realized.

"By the way, what level are you now? Don't tell me you're still just Cosmic Stage Three."

Lin Qianxue's gaze rested on Xu Jingming, her pale golden eyes filled with unprecedented curiosity.

"Of course not," Xu Jingming smiled.

With a slight thought, the disguise effect of the Hidden Divine Armor slowly deactivated.

Boom—

A surge of energy far stronger than Cosmic Stage Three, like a slumbering beast awakening, quietly spread through the air!

It was the vast aura of Cosmic Stage Eight!

Though Lin Qianxue had prepared herself,

when Xu Jingming truly revealed his aura, her pupils still contracted slightly.

Universe Rank 8?!

One and a half years ago, when Xu Jingming first arrived at the Outer Battlefield, he was only Universe Rank 1.

How much time has passed?

In one and a half years, he broke through seven ranks?!

This breakthrough speed is simply unimaginable!

"Your breakthrough speed is ridiculous."

Lin Qianxue couldn't help but exclaim.

After a long while, she suppressed her turbulent emotions and spoke slowly:

"Let's fight again in the Virtual Universe. This time, both of us go all out."

"Fine, no problem."

Xu Jingming grinned.

He wanted to test whether his current strength surpassed his senior sister's.

Virtual Universe, exclusive combat space.

It was a vast starfield battlefield, with distant stars burning and nebulae swirling.

Two figures stood facing each other.

Lin Qianxue wore a black battle suit, her figure tall and coldly beautiful.

The black battle suit clung to her skin, revealing her long, elegant legs.

From her toned calves to her rounded thighs, every curve was perfectly sculpted, as if carved by heaven itself.

She stood barefoot in empty space, her ankles slender as jade, glowing with an ivory-like sheen under the starlight.

She had already activated her Star Core Lei Gang Body.

In her hand, she held a pitch-black battle spear, its surface swirling with dark luster, as if it could swallow light.

At its tip, a single point of cold brilliance, sharp enough to pierce through stars.

Opposite her, Xu Jingming had also activated the Lei Gang granted by his Body Forging Art.

He gripped the Black Gold Lei Yu Spear, black thunder encircling him like furious dragons, radiating an aura of destruction.

Both radiated battle intent skyward, yet floating midair was a purple-haired little girl ruining the atmosphere:

"What a long-legged beauty! Jingming-beast! Pin her down and rub her hard!"

The succubus little girl Vera waved her tiny fists excitedly, cheering Xu Jingming on.

Lin Qianxue: "......"

Xu Jingming: "......"

The battle intent they had built up vanished instantly.

Lin Qianxue's expression turned peculiar. "Where did you find such a bizarre AI assistant?"

"Cough, cough, sorry, sorry—I'll properly discipline her once we're done."

Xu Jingming quickly apologized, shot Vera a fierce glare, then turned to Lin Qianxue and said:

"Senior sister, please."

Lin Qianxue didn't waste words.

She tapped her toe against empty space.

Her figure became a streak of black light, moving at extreme speed!

Her long, elegant legs tensed in that instant.

The muscle contours flowed with power, the taut curves barely visible beneath the black battle suit.

"Shhh!"

The spear surged forth like a dragon emerging from the sea!

The spear tip tore through empty space, screaming as it stabbed straight at Xu Jingming's face!

This strike was simple, sharp, yet brimming with terrifying penetration!

Xu Jingming's eyes hardened—he swung the Black Gold Lei Yu Spear horizontally!

"Dong—!!!"

The two spears collided, exploding in brilliant sparks!

A terrifying energy shockwave erupted in a ring, reducing several nearby meteorites to dust!

Lin Qianxue used the recoil to flip backward, her slender body tracing a graceful arc through the air.

The black battle suit clung to her as the wind blew, highlighting her astonishingly voluptuous chest.

She twisted her waist—the spear whipped like a venomous dragon's tail, its tip curving unnaturally toward Xu Jingming's ribs!

"Tsk. No wonder she's my senior sister."

"Even her battle stance is so pleasing to the eye."

Xu Jingming silently marveled.

He had fought too many demon races; most of the time he faced only grotesque faces.

Now, suddenly fighting a stunning beauty, he found himself genuinely unaccustomed to it.

Still, thoughts were thoughts—his movements were swift.

His Thunder Wings snapped open, and he shot backward.

Simultaneously, he thrust his spear—thunder and the origin of destruction intertwined!