Sen Lei walked down the road, deep in thought, strategizing on how to handle the upcoming challenges.This Song Qiao was really a headache for Sen Lei. "Using poison," he shook his head, feeling disgusted just hearing the word "poison.""Hey! Big Brother Crown Prince!" A playful girl's voice suddenly called out from behind him.Sen Lei turned and saw Wei Xiaoxiao, a mischievous girl, who startled him. He smiled indulgently and said, "Not training properly! All you know is how to play!" He finished by flicking her on the forehead.Wei Xiaoxiao pouted and complained, "I haven't seen Big Brother Crown Prince for so many days, and I don't know which vixen he's been seeing!"Hearing this, Sen Lei immediately thought of Feng Jing Sheng and his expression turned unnatural. "You have such an active imagination!" he retorted, reaching out to flick her forehead again.Scared, Wei Xiaoxiao quickly ran ahead.Just then, Wen Wan entered through the front gate and saw the playful Wei Xiaoxiao running towards her.Wen Wan smiled and held her down, saying, "You, always so cheeky, got yourself into trouble again?"Wei Xiaoxiao pouted, "Hmph, and who was it thinking about someone these past two days... mmph!"
Wen Wan immediately covered Wei Xiaoxiao's mouth with her hand, afraid she'd say something outrageous.
Wen Wan scolded, "Xiaoxiao, if you say one more word, I'll deal with you!"
Wei Xiaoxiao, seeing Wen Wan angry, quickly nodded her head.
Only then did Wen Wan release her.
"Greetings, Your Highness," Wen Wan curtsied to Sen Lei.
Sen Lei looked at Wen Wan, who still wore her pink veil, and smiled, "Wan'er, you don't need to bow every time you see me. It's too troublesome."
"Okay..." Wen Wan agreed softly.
Sen Lei continued, "I came to find you today because I have a friend..."
Wei Xiaoxiao interjected with a frown, "A boyfriend or a girlfriend?"
Sen Lei's forehead was instantly filled with black lines. "Xiaoxiao, do you want to be disciplined?"
Wei Xiaoxiao turned her head and muttered under her breath, "I'm sure there's something..."
Sen Lei ignored Wei Xiaoxiao and continued speaking to Wen Wan, "Her leg... Never mind, come with me."
Wei Xiaoxiao made a funny face at them and said, "I'm going to play with the Empress. You two carry on."
Sen Lei and Wen Wan both burst into laughter.
At Qiu Palace, a figure was struggling to stand up. Feng Jing Sheng, with her hands supporting herself on the bed, her slender arms trembling, still couldn't manage to stand. Yet she didn't give up, as she knew Sen Lei wouldn't lie to her. He said she could recover, and she believed him because she trusted him.
"Jing Sheng, are you decent? I've brought Wen Yi to help you recover," Sen Lei knocked on the door.
"Come in," Feng Jing Sheng called out.
Sen Lei and Wen Wan entered. On the way, Sen Lei had already told Wen Wan everything about Feng Jing Sheng's background. However, upon seeing her, Wen Wan was still struck by her beauty. So pretty!
Especially those blue sapphire-like eyes, making Wen Wan feel a bit envious. "She's the one truly worthy of being the Crown Princess, the one who matches him," Wen Wan thought sadly.
Seeing Wen Wan's forlorn expression, how could Sen Lei not know what she was thinking? He whispered in her ear, "What's wrong, Wan'er? Beauty stunned by beauty?"
Wen Wan glared at the smirking Crown Prince but felt warmth in her heart.
Feng Jing Sheng smiled at Wen Wan and said, "You must be Sister Wen Wan, the one the Crown Prince mentioned."
"Yes," Wen Wan responded, sitting next to Feng Jing Sheng.
Seeing Wen Wan's face up close, Feng Jing Sheng was slightly amazed but quickly returned to normal. Wen Wan, noticing her sharp gaze, smiled gently and said, "It's not ugly, is it?"
Feng Jing Sheng quickly said, "No, no, no, Sister, you're much better off than me."
"Huh?" Wen Wan was surprised. How could such a beautiful girl say that?
Feng Jing Sheng took Wen Wan's hand and said, "I've had a congenital leg condition since birth and haven't been able to walk for over ten years... Honestly, I envy you, Sister. Besides, you're very beautiful."
Hearing this, Wen Wan felt a rush of emotions. She had been born unable to walk.
"Now that you're here to help me recover, I'm relieved," Feng Jing Sheng smiled lightly.
Wen Wan looked at Feng Jing Sheng's legs and said firmly, "Don't worry, I'll do my best."
Feng Jing Sheng, hearing this title, pouted at Sen Lei, "You're at it again."
Sen Lei laughed it off.
Feng Jing Sheng then said, "Sister, you're older than me. Now that I'm in Senluo, don't call me Princess anymore. Just call me Sheng'er."
Wen Wan looked at Sen Lei's embarrassed expression and smiled, "Alright, Sheng'er."
Feng Jing Sheng smiled back, "Wan'er Sister."
Sen Lei knew it was time for him to leave. He was just standing in the way now...
Sen Lei headed straight to the Iron Armor Man's place from last time. He wanted to test what effect the Soul of Kazan would have when released.
In the martial arts training ground, Sen Lei donned his combat outfit, holding Mo Zhu in his left hand. Summoning the blood hand, blood energy immediately flowed into the handle, spreading like molten lava.
The pattern of Kazan on the blade began to be outlined.
"Soul of Kazan! Possess!"
"Zheng zheng!" The black blade surprisingly emitted the sound of clashing blades and axes.
A yellowish-brown spirit appeared from the group.
Sen Lei looked at the spirit, "Indeed! One hand holding a knife, the other an axe! Ghost Kazan!"
The spirit roared and wrapped around Sen Lei's left arm. Sen Lei felt a tremendous force surge into his left hand.
"Roar!"
Sen Lei let out a beastly roar.
His eyes glowed with a yellow flame, resembling burning gems.
He lightly swung Mo Zhu, and a faint yellow sword energy burst from its edge.
The iron-clad figure in front of him shattered and burned to ashes in an instant. Nothing remained!
So strong! That was Sen Lei's first thought.
At that moment, Sen Lei felt a fierce flame about to consume his consciousness.
"Master!" Blood Spirit's voice suddenly exploded in Sen Lei's mind, like a bucket of cold water extinguishing the evil fire.
Sen Lei collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath, drenched in cold sweat.
"Just now, he felt like he was about to die."
Blood Spirit's voice sounded again, "In your current state, you can't sustain this form for long, you foolish master!"
Sen Lei didn't have the strength to argue back.
"Sigh, this thing doesn't automatically deactivate..." Sen Lei's naive thought left Blood Spirit speechless.
In the afternoon, Sen Lei arrived at Qiu Palace.
He found the two girls chatting happily. To his dismay, he heard his name mentioned numerous times in their conversation.
"Ahem!" Sen Lei walked into the room.
"How's it going?" he asked.
Wen Wan looked at Feng Jing Sheng and said happily, "Sheng'er's leg meridians are already clear. Recovery is just a matter of time. After today's treatment, she should be able to walk in a few days."
Sen Lei nodded.
Wen Wan gently held Feng Jing Sheng's hand and said, "Sheng'er has never walked since birth. The speed of recovery will depend on her."
Feng Jing Sheng smiled, "I'm already very happy. Without Sen Lei and Sister, I'd probably be suffering in a wheelchair for the rest of my life." Thinking of the confinement of the wheelchair, her face darkened.
Sen Lei comforted her, "Alright, since you're almost better, why dwell on unhappy thoughts? The competition is starting soon, and I might need to go into seclusion for a while." After hearing about those powerful opponents from his father, he knew he needed to push his boundaries further.
Suddenly, Sen Lei thought, "Wan'er, are you participating?"
Wen Wan smiled, "Of course!"
"Then your level..." Sen Lei had always thought she was just a healer with not much strength, but hearing she was participating in the competition, he had a hunch...
At this moment, Wen Wan released her aura.
"Spirit Sea level!" Sen Lei was stunned. "Is everyone at the Spirit Sea level now???"