At this moment, not only the two god-level esper abilities facing Nangong Qianyu were bewildered, but even Shirley and others couldn't understand.
"Teacher Ye! Is this... is this really okay?"
Although Shirley knew Ye Ming had his reasons for doing this, she couldn't help but ask with a hint of worry.
"Don't worry! It'll be fine!"
Ye Ming smiled, not offering further explanation.
After all, he knew better than anyone the kind of energy currently residing within Nangong Qianyu.
Before their soul fusion, Nangong Qianyu's cultivation had already reached the late stage of the Observation Realm, just one step away from the Merging Realm.
Now, after the soul fusion with Ye Ming, her cultivation had undergone a qualitative leap.
To put it bluntly, there would be no obstacles for Nangong Qianyu until her realm reached the Heavenly Human Realm.
All she needed was time to accumulate and practical combat experience.
Currently, Nangong Qianyu's cultivation had reached the peak of the Merging Realm. Furthermore, it wouldn't be long before she awakened her Origin Force.
These were all the benefits derived from their soul fusion through the Yin-Yang Sacred Tome.
However, everything in existence was relative. While she gained certain things, it also meant accompanying losses.
The price that Ye Ming and Nangong Qianyu had to bear was:
A life shared, a moment of yin and yang.
Simply put, if either Ye Ming or Nangong Qianyu met with an accident, leading to their demise, the other would suffer the same fate, ultimately perishing.
This was precisely why Nangong Qianyu had desperately tried to stop Ye Ming from performing the soul fusion with her earlier.
One must understand that Nangong Qianyu's current strength was only at the peak of the Merging Realm, and she had no combat experience whatsoever.
There were countless individuals stronger than her.
Yet, knowing this, Ye Ming had still chosen to undergo the soul fusion with her. This clearly showed that Ye Ming's affection for Nangong Qianyu ran deep into his bones.
Hence, the fresh and invigorating aura both of them exuded upon waking.
"Qianyu! I know that undergoing soul fusion with me has instilled a sliver of guilt in your heart. If that's the case, then grow stronger gradually. Grow strong enough that you feel my actions were all worthwhile."
Ye Ming's gaze softened as he looked at the woman emanating combat intent before him.
He understood that Nangong Qianyu was a woman with inherent stubbornness. Only by convincing herself could she fully dispel that trace of guilt within her heart.
"Fight! Grow stronger!"
Ye Ming offered his blessings to his woman.
In the arena, after a brief period of emotional adjustment, the two god-level esper abilities finally grasped the situation.
However, upon regaining their senses, they immediately felt insulted.
They, the dignified god-level esper abilities, were being challenged by a mere weak woman right before their eyes. How could they tolerate such disrespect, given their usual revered status?
"Ye Ming! You are too arrogant!"
The other man, carrying a large saber, angrily declared, "I admit your strength is formidable. However, what is the meaning of sending a woman to fight us?"
Clang!
The large saber in his hand was plunged into the marble floor, sending countless stone fragments scattering. This demonstrated the terrifying weight of the blade, as well as the man's suppressed rage.
"It means nothing!"
Ye Ming looked at them, nonchalantly replying, "It simply means you are too weak. It's that simple."
"Perfect! She can practice her moves on you. You're barely adequate."
Practice their moves?
Using two god-level esper abilities to practice?
Was that not excessively boastful?
As expected, upon hearing this, the complexions of the two god-level esper abilities turned ashen, their expressions exceedingly grim.
But what truly infuriated them was yet to come.
At this moment, Ye Ming suddenly cautioned Nangong Qianyu, "Qianyu! When you start fighting, remember to hold back a little. Otherwise, I'm afraid you might just blast them into oblivion!"
As his words fell, the scene instantly plunged into an eerie silence.
Even Shirley and the others fell silent.
Hold back?
Did he truly not take these two god-level esper abilities seriously at all?
Yet, how could they possibly know that Ye Ming was speaking the absolute truth?
If Nangong Qianyu were to unleash the full extent of the power within her, let alone god-level esper abilities, even an Origin Realm immortal cultivator would be utterly crippled by her.
Therefore, Ye Ming was genuinely giving a warning.
"I understand!"
Nangong Qianyu responded earnestly.
However, this exchange between the two was nothing short of blatant humiliation to the two god-level esper abilities.
"Good! Very good!"
The man wielding the saber could no longer contain himself. His pupils glowed with a blood-red light, a manifestation of extreme fury. "When your woman falls beneath my blade later, I hope you can still maintain this level of arrogance."
With that, he prepared to raise his saber and engage Nangong Qianyu.
"Wolf! Wait!"
However, the man beside him suddenly reached out and stopped him.
"Peter, what do you mean?"
Wolf, who had been stopped, was clearly displeased, his tone laced with belligerence.
"Hmph! It's just a woman, why should we bother?"
Peter raised his hand and gestured to the people he had brought with him.
These subordinates were all esper abilities with strength at least equivalent to that of a Martial Sect. Among them, three possessed power comparable to that of a Martial Emperor.
"Belgrano, she's yours. Don't disappoint me!"
As Peter's words faded, a man with fair skin, over six feet tall, and handsome features stepped forward.
His name was Belgrano, an esper ability with power equivalent to that of a Martial Emperor.
"Rest assured, my lord!" Belgrano stated confidently.
"Go."
Peter wasted no time.
"Understood!"
Belgrano turned, a smile gracing his lips as he looked at Nangong Qianyu. His gaze openly appraised the curves of her body, even unconsciously licking his lips.
He seemed to be admiring a piece of art.
"Little Qianyu... Ah!"
Boom!
Before he could finish speaking, the air before him erupted violently, like a high-speed train barreling towards him, instantly sending him flying.
Puff!
While still in mid-air, the gushing crimson blood formed a scarlet streak.
The scene was utterly brutal.
Finally, Belgrano's entire body embedded itself into the thick wall, with most of the bones within him pulverized.
This sudden turn of events left most of the onlookers stunned.
They didn't even know who had attacked.
Indeed!
Even the two god-level esper abilities, Wolf and Belgrano, couldn't see it.
It was simply too fast.
But then, a chillingly cold voice provided them with the answer.
"Get someone else!"