After Zhang Zheng finished speaking, without waiting for Xue Xi to react, he charged forward. Unlike last time, the Storm War Axe was now enveloped in lightning, surrounding Zhang Zheng with thunder.
This time, Xue Xi didn't let Zhang Zheng get close. She ignited the orange flames on her long sword, and with each swing, waves of golden sword energy flew towards Zhang Zheng.
"Sh*t..." Seeing the flying sword energy, Zhang Zheng was taken aback. Is this a martial arts crossover? Why is there sword energy shooting everywhere?
Even though he thought this, Zhang Zheng couldn't stop his movements and had to swing the Storm War Axe to deflect the incoming sword energy.
Just as Zhang Zheng shattered the last wave of sword energy, Xue Xi was already in front of him. Ignoring the surrounding lightning, she swung her sword towards Zhang Zheng's chest.
Pfft... A deep wound, exposing the bone, appeared on Zhang Zheng's chest. Blood gushed from the wound, staining his armor red.
Zhang Zheng looked incredulously at the wound on his chest. The vanadium alloy armor was sliced open with just one strike.
Looking at Xue Xi, who had already stopped, Zhang Zheng wondered just how strong she was.
"No wonder she's one of the 'Three Kings' along with Sacred Kaisa and Morgana," Zhang Zheng silently complained in his mind.
Xue Xi had expected this strike to be enough to deal with Zhang Zheng. However, to her surprise, Zhang Zheng's wound healed completely in an instant. If it weren't for the blood still on his chest, Xue Xi would have thought she was seeing things.
Her long sword was a third-generation "God Slayer Weapon." Even a fourth-generation divine body would take minutes to recover from a wound.
Seeing this little guy's wound heal in the blink of an eye, Xue Xi thought to herself, "What kind of monster is this?"
Xue Xi was overthinking. Zhang Zheng didn't have any super genes, and the God Slayer Weapon was just an ordinary weapon to him.
Zhang Zheng didn't know Xue Xi's thoughts. He saw that Xue Xi had stopped attacking and asked, "Teacher, did I pass?"
"Pass? Not by a long shot," Xue Xi said, though in her heart, she was still impressed with Zhang Zheng. After all, Zhang Zheng was only in his twenties and already surpassed most known gods in the universe.
Hearing that he hadn't passed, Zhang Zheng was a bit displeased. He said, "Teacher, then let's have a third round. This time I'll give it my all."
As Zhang Zheng spoke, a dazzling golden light erupted from his body, marking his true Sentinel combat form. The golden energy covered his body, greatly enhancing his strength, speed, and defense.
Seeing Zhang Zheng's Sentinel form, Xue Xi became very cautious. Her intuition told her that Zhang Zheng was now very dangerous.
Instead of attacking immediately, Zhang Zheng sheathed the Storm War Axe and, taking a defensive stance, said to Xue Xi, "Teacher, be careful."
Upon hearing Zhang Zheng's warning, Xue Xi suddenly felt a shiver. She saw Zhang Zheng turn into a streak of golden light and appear in front of her, delivering a powerful punch. Xue Xi instinctively crossed her long sword over her chest.
Boom… Xue Xi was blasted away at speeds exceeding several times the speed of sound. All the meteors in her path were shattered into pieces.
Zhang Zheng, now a golden streak again, chased after Xue Xi, flying behind her and delivering another punch. Without the sword to cushion the blow, Zhang Zheng's punch landed directly on Xue Xi's waist. Despite the divine body's toughness, Xue Xi sustained some minor injuries.
Just as Zhang Zheng was preparing to press his advantage and push further, Zhi Xin finally arrived at the center of the battlefield and stood in front of Xue Xi.
Seeing Zhi Xin suddenly blocking Xue Xi, Zhang Zheng was startled. Unable to stop in time, Zhang Zheng had to dissipate his energy and forcibly twist his body, flying past Zhi Xin and Xue Xi at high speed.
The strong inertia caused Zhang Zheng to smash through a series of meteors.
Xue Xi ignored Zhang Zheng, who was awkwardly flying away, and instead focused on Zhi Xin. She reproached, "Zhi Xin, do you know how dangerous it was to suddenly interrupt our fight? If that kid hadn't forced his body to twist, even though you're now a divine body, you would have been seriously injured."
After speaking, Xue Xi placed her hand on Zhi Xin's head and ruffled her golden hair with affectionate eyes.
Zhi Xin, feeling a bit embarrassed from Xue Xi's scolding, lowered her head and looked like a well-behaved child.
Seeing Zhi Xin's obedient demeanor, Xue Xi couldn't bring herself to scold her further. She took Zhi Xin's small hand and flew towards Zhang Zheng.
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Zhang Zheng was now feeling a bit shaken. He realized it's best not to use uncontrollable power in the future.
Just a moment ago, when Zhi Xin stood in front of Xue Xi, Zhang Zheng felt his heart nearly leap out of his chest. It was too dangerous; if he had really hurt Zhi Xin, he felt he would regret it for the rest of his life.
As Xue Xi and Zhi Xin approached, Zhang Zheng's face was filled with lingering fear.
"Zhi Xin," seeing the angel Zhi Xin flying over with Xue Xi, Zhang Zheng couldn't help but call out.
He hurriedly approached Zhi Xin, checking her left and right until he confirmed she was unharmed.
Ignoring Xue Xi in front of him, Zhang Zheng pulled Zhi Xin into a tight embrace. The force was so great it felt like he wanted to meld Zhi Xin into his body.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry," Zhang Zheng repeatedly said, feeling for the first time how important this girl, whom he had only spent one day with, was to him.
Zhi Xin, suddenly embraced by Zhang Zheng, felt a bit embarrassed, especially with the teacher present. However, hearing Zhang Zheng's constant apologies and feeling his concern, she unconsciously pressed her little head against Zhang Zheng's chest, feeling the strong and steady heartbeat, and wrapped her arms tightly around his waist.
Xue Xi felt quite unnecessary at this moment.
Ungrateful kid, I got injured while testing your boyfriend, and now you're indulging in sweet moments in front of me.
Ahem… Xue Xi lightly cleared her throat to interrupt the lovey-dovey scene.
"Let's head back. We can talk more once we're back."
"Wait, Teacher, you're injured. I'll help you with treatment first," Zhang Zheng said, not waiting for Xue Xi's response. He used the Time Stone to restore Xue Xi's body to its state before the injury.
"Time power, huh?" Xue Xi asked, a bit suspicious.
"Yeah… Teacher, I don't have other healing abilities. Time reversal is the most suitable. If it were energy, I'm sure you wouldn't lack it. The divine body's self-recovery also takes time, so this is the fastest method."
Seeing Zhang Zheng's words, Xue Xi was quite touched, knowing that everything Zhang Zheng did was for Zhi Xin.
"Zhi Xin found a good boyfriend," Xue Xi said, then looked at Zhi Xin and added, "He has passed my test. If you wish, you can make the Angel Oath at any time."
Seeing Xue Xi's concession, Zhang Zheng wasn't foolish. He immediately knelt on one knee, took Zhi Xin's hand, and, with a flash of the Reality Stone, produced a diamond ring. He gently placed it on Zhi Xin's ring finger and said, "Become my guardian angel?"
Angel Zhi Xin: I am willing to become Zhang Zheng's guardian angel.Love what he loves, think what he thinks.Bear his pain, endure his suffering.No matter poverty or wealth, no matter lowly or noble.Whether in turmoil or ignored by the gods,I am willing to draw my sword for him, to fold my wings for him,To never part, until forever.
Zhi Xin's voice wasn't loud, but each word seemed to be imprinted on Zhang Zheng's heart.
After Zhi Xin finished reciting the Angel Oath, Xue Xi looked at Zhang Zheng and said, "Zhi Xin is entrusted to you now. Don't bully her."
With that, Xue Xi took Zhi Xin's hand and placed it in Zhang Zheng's.
Zhang Zheng didn't heed Xue Xi's words but gazed deeply into Zhi Xin's eyes and vowed, "I would rather betray the world than betray you."