Outside the ice shield, Su Yu questioned Ye Qing's constant hiding within it. Unfazed, Ye Qing withdrew his sword and dismissed the ice shield.
Confused, Su Yu asked, "Lao Ye, why are you always testing your powers within this ice shield?"
Ye Qing smiled and replied, "I need to know the full extent of our SSS-level powers. Besides, my ice is harder than steel."
Curious, Su Yu took his chance and attacked Ye Qing with his sword. However, Ye Qing effortlessly countered by creating a cone of ice that clashed with Su Yu's sword, demonstrating the formidable strength of his ice power.
Ye Qing explained, "Of course, it's an SSS-level superpower. However, we might not fully understand its potential yet."
Su Yu suggested using the human-shaped steel targets in the room for testing, but Ye Qing hesitated, fearing potential damages and subsequent compensation claims. He proposed exploring their powers outside the city on Saturday.
Concerned about the current lack of action, Su Yu asked, "What are we doing now?"
Ye Qing invited him to practice within the quieter confines of the room. Su Yu, feeling a bit regretful, mentioned he had reached the second level.
Unperturbed, Ye Qing assured him, "I'll surpass you soon with my SSS-level superpowers and ninth-level skills."
Su Yu lamented, "Why didn't I get a ninth-level skill?"
Ye Qing didn't dwell on it and started practicing, aiming to improve his cultivation level within the remaining month before the college entrance examination.
Despite the urgency, Ye Qing didn't rush to advance to a higher level but focused on refining and converting his spiritual power. By midday, he had converted half of the original spiritual power into the one cultivated by the Ice Nine Jue.
Su Yu interrupted his practice at noon, reminding him to eat. Unyielding in his pursuit, Ye Qing declined and requested Su Yu to bring him food from the cafeteria. Su Yu jokingly commented on Ye Qing's increasing shamelessness before leaving with a smile.
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