“Get lost!”

Zhang Yu let out a furious roar, his body, which had just been knocked down, suddenly leaped up.

Surging *gangqi* mixed with *Taiyi Jinye Dan* erupted from his body, transforming into golden flames that enveloped him, instantly shattering the *Kuang Tianqing* in front of him, dissipating into the air.

But in Zhang Yu’s eyes, *Kuang Tianqing’s* figure continued to flicker in and out of existence around him.

One moment, his naked eyes could still catch sight of her, but the next, his eyes couldn’t see her, yet his *yankai* could perceive her presence.

However, when he struck out with his palm, and the *gangqi* swept across, her figure once again vanished before Zhang Yu like an illusion.

“*Tianmo Huanshen Fa*…”

Upon sensing *Kuang Tianqing’s* presence and realizing that his perception was being deceived by an illusion, Zhang Yu’s mind immediately recalled information about the military-grade cultivation method of *Tianmo Daxue*.

“*Tianmo Huanshen* can distort an opponent’s perception, altering sensations in sight, touch, smell, as well as spatial and directional awareness.”

“*Kuang Tianqing* must be using this military-grade *daoshu* to trick my senses.”

“Not all of these illusions are mere phantoms; her true body is definitely among them.”

“It’s just that with our perceptions distorted, we struggle to distinguish her, and even if we hit her… we wouldn’t feel it or realize it.”

“The key to this *daoshu* lies in the air; as long as we cut off contact with the outside air and switch to internal breathing…”

Zhang Yu initially thought this, and he acted upon it, but he was quickly astonished to find that even in a state of internal breathing, he still couldn’t prevent his perception from being constantly twisted by the opponent.

Just then, Zhang Yu felt a chill in his lower abdomen, as if a cold hand gently brushed against it.

“Did you see that?”

*Kuang Tianqing’s* voice came from behind him, warm breath continuously fanning his neck, and something soft pressed against his spine.

“Did you see that, Bai Zhenzhen?”

“I’m going to knead him.”

Zhang Yu angrily cursed, his surrounding *gangqi* surged, once again shattering the opponent’s illusion, but unable to prevent its reappearance.

And with each reappearance of the illusion, the hand delved further down, as if *Kuang Tianqing* was always standing behind Zhang Yu, inching towards Zhang Yu’s vulnerable spot.

“I’m going to knead him! I’m going to knead him! I’m starting to knead him!” *Kuang Tianqing* laughed heartily, “Did you open your eyes and see clearly, Bai Zhenzhen! Your good friend is completely in my grasp!”

Bai Zhenzhen stared wide-eyed at *Kuang Tianqing’s* figure, her eyes, usually like a pool of autumn water, now seemed to churn with a storm.

“Zhang Yu… is being forcefully *jian*!”

If Zhang Yu had truly willingly done such a thing, if he had proactively charged for it, then Bai Zhenzhen would have nothing to say.

Even before cultivating *Jiqing Jiandao*, Bai Zhenzhen would have supported Zhang Yu in doing so to earn money, support his family, and cultivate… for example, helping someone guard a door, collect money, hold a formation, or lend a hand.

Simply because this was originally a righteous path, a *Kunxu* righteous path.

And even after cultivating *Jiqing Jiandao*, if Zhang Yu chose the righteous path, Bai Zhenzhen would not want to stop him.

She only wanted to change herself, to forge a new *Jiqing Jiandao*, hoping that one day she could mend her ways and not hinder Zhang Yu’s speed in earning money.

But now…

“No!”

What was happening before her eyes was *Kuang Tianqing* forcefully and without charge, against Zhang Yu’s strong wishes, attempting to devour Zhang Yu.

Whether from an economic perspective, or a choice of personal emotion, or the sword qi stirring within her at this moment… all pointed to the same answer for Bai Zhenzhen.

“Let go of him!”

Watching *Kuang Tianqing* embrace Zhang Yu from behind, reaching out to descend, Bai Zhenzhen roared, crimson sword qi surged forth, rapidly slashing towards *Kuang Tianqing’s* figure.

“Don’t touch him with your filthy hands!”

Under the whistling sword qi, *Kuang Tianqing’s* figure was shattered, tearing apart the earth for hundreds of meters behind her.

But the next moment, *Kuang Tianqing* reappeared, licking her lips and smiling, “Oh? So agitated?”

“The power of your sword qi has increased again?”

“Bai Zhenzhen, you haven’t even played with it yourself yet, have you?”

“Then watch closely, I, *Kuang Tianqing*, will be one step ahead of you, forcefully devouring this immortal scum!”

Under the fierce resistance of Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen, *Kuang Tianqing’s* figure was continuously shattered, only to reappear again and again.

And with each reappearance, her seductive figure drew closer and closer to Zhang Yu’s vital spot.

Although Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen tried many ways to break the illusion, it was as if no matter what they did, they couldn’t interrupt *Kuang Tianqing’s* next move; they remained unable to escape the influence of *Tianmo Huanshen*.

“Damn it!” Bai Zhenzhen roared, her sword qi turning increasingly red, as if blood was about to drip from it.

Zhang Yu felt his blood and *fali* flowing faster and faster throughout his body, seemingly stirred by *Kuang Tianqing*.

“No… this can’t go on…” Zhang Yu thought to himself, “All the methods to break *Tianmo Huanshen* documented in the intelligence have been tried, but they all failed.”

“Then there’s only one possibility… *Tianmo Huanshen* has been updated.”

“The *Tianmo Huanshen* at this moment has surpassed the information recorded in our files.”

Thinking this, Zhang Yu immediately messaged her: Zhen! Retreat!

Zhang Yu: Don’t continue fighting *Kuang Tianqing* until we figure out a way to break *Tianmo Huanshen*.

The moment the communication ended, their figures flickered, already shooting out.

Under the effect of *Shenlinggen*, their figures vanished together, as if their existence had been completely erased from the world.

*Kuang Tianqing*, watching this scene, chuckled softly, “Can you escape?”

Meanwhile.

Above the arena.

The ten *Huashen* principals of the ten major academies each descended with a divine light, converging here, watching the intense battle on the floating continent below.

The light representing *Tianyuan Shenjun* vibrated slightly, and the voice of the *Wanfa Daxue* principal came from within: “Old *Zizai*, when was this *Tianmo Huanshen* updated? How come I didn’t know?”

From the divine light representing *Tianmo Daxue*, *Zizai Shenjun* chuckled and said, “It’s a beta version. *Kuang Tianqing* happened to participate in the project update, so she learned it along the way.”

“If you’re worried about the procedures, I can show them to you.”

*Tianyuan Shenjun* said faintly, “You really put a lot of effort into getting this first place.”

*Zizai Shenjun* laughed, “It’s just the students messing around down there; we’re just going with the flow.”

Accompanied by whistling winds and swirling leaves, Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen instantly moved thousands of meters away.

But during this rapid movement, they continuously saw *Kuang Tianqing’s* illusion reappear, always unable to shake it off.

Under the concealment of *Shenlinggen*, their bodies were invisible.

But in Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen’s vision, they could see *Kuang Tianqing* grabbing Zhang Yu, chuckling, “Bai Zhenzhen, did you see that? He’s starting to react, he’s going to react in my hands!”

With a soft *shua* sound.

Crimson sword qi grazed *Kuang Tianqing’s* figure, tearing it apart, also startling Zhang Yu.

“No…” Zhang Yu thought to himself, “This *Tianmo Huanshen* can distort perception over a wide range. As long as we can’t escape *Kuang Tianqing’s* influence in one go, we can’t get rid of her.”

“And even with the concealment of *Shenlinggen*, the momentum of high-speed movement is too great, making it easy for *Kuang Tianqing* to pinpoint our approximate location and then use *Tianmo Huanshen* to widely distort perception…”

“What to do?”

“What can we do to escape *Kuang Tianqing’s* illusionary influence?!”

Just as Zhang Yu’s mind began to churn intensely, Bai Zhenzhen beside him suddenly said, “Yu Zi!”

Zhang Yu turned his head, looked at Bai Zhenzhen, and felt a chill in his heart as he followed her gaze.

Bai Zhenzhen’s body trembled slightly, and she said unwillingly and humiliatingly, “At this rate, there’s no way to stop her from continuing to insult you.”

“She’s slowly preying on you.”

“Once she truly completes dual cultivation with you and starts to drain your body, you will gradually lose all power to resist.”

“Then there’s only one last way.”

Crimson sword qi surged up, and Bai Zhenzhen said, “Yu Zi, let’s just get rid of that part, completely erase your weakness, and don’t give *Kuang Tianqing* any more opportunities!”

Zhang Yu opened his mouth, wanting to retort, but couldn’t find the words.

“Is this really the only way?”

“Damn it, think fast! Think of a way to break through this predicament.”

“What should I do?!”

Watching Bai Zhenzhen walk towards him step by step, with each step her sword qi surged by several points, Zhang Yu’s thinking speed also seemed to be constantly increasing.

“*Tianmo Huanshen* absolutely cannot be flawless.”

“There must be a way… but can I figure it out?”

“Damn it, if Master were here, what would she do?”

Zhang Yu’s mind suddenly shook at this thought, and he shouted, “Wait, Zhen.”

At the same time, countless weapon refining blueprints flashed through Zhang Yu’s mind. He selected one blueprint for a *fobao* with anti-illusion capabilities and abruptly activated the power of *Tiangong Kaiwu*.

The next moment, countless pieces of knowledge and memories, some belonging to Zhang Yu and some to *Ciji Zhenjun*, emerged in his mind, continuously correcting the blueprint, creating a brand new one in an instant.

“This is it!”

“The *fobao* design blueprint, modified by me and Master, capable of countering *Tianmo Huanshen*!”

However, Zhang Yu knew that at this moment, he didn’t have time to refine this *fobao*.

But looking at the contents of the design blueprint could help Zhang Yu figure out a way to counter *Tianmo Huanshen*.

“Oh? Is this the potential flaw of *Tianmo Huanshen* that Master and I researched together?”

The next moment, with a soft *pa* sound.

Zhang Yu had already grabbed *Kuang Tianqing’s* hand as it reached down again.

This time, there was no illusionary dissipation; Zhang Yu truly felt her body, breaking through the distortion of his senses.

In *Kuang Tianqing’s* surprised gaze, Zhang Yu smiled slightly, “Finally… I’ve got you!”