"Pu!!"

Enders’s eyes widened instantly, cursing in his heart: Something’s wrong! That guy’s combat techniques are changing! He was deliberately holding back just now! That guy was definitely deliberately holding back!

He didn’t dare to be careless, instantly concentrating his efforts in battle, elevating his defense against the Divine Monarch to the extreme.

Earlier, he thought the Divine Monarch’s Fist Technique Specialty Level must be very low, not just below Level 5, it might even be below Level 4, because Enders couldn’t sense that intangible fist intention, couldn’t feel those threats.

But now, it’s different. He’s gradually starting to feel the threat emanating from the Divine Monarch! It’s like being coveted by a terrifying existence, feeling as if a fatal blow could be delivered at any moment!

Must fight with full concentration!

"Ha!"

Enders suddenly shouted loudly, then charged forward again, his offense like a tiger descending the mountain, his footsteps carrying a captivating rhythm, attempting to confuse the opponent through perspective effects.

He had studied data in advance, knowing that when facing an enemy with Future Sight, influencing cognition through perspective effects of footwork could be effective because Future Sight involves seeing the future; if what the enemy perceives now and in the future is mismatched due to cognitive errors, then perfect predictions can’t be achieved.

Humph!

Just Future Sight!

Did you really think I wouldn’t have ways to counter it?

"Bang!"

Ye Mingqiu raised his knee and lifted his arm to block, swiftly halting Enders’s swinging punch, his gaze from above intense like the fiery sun hanging high in the sky.

With just a momentary exchange of glances, Enders realized something was wrong; this doesn’t seem like Future Sight!

No! Something’s wrong!

Before he could think further, Ye Mingqiu, having preemptively sensed Enders’s attack trends, swiftly countered, directly breaking open his arm, and smoothly blocked the defensive return of his other hand, finally landing another fierce punch right on Enders’s chest, hitting the Solar Plexus.

The terrifying fist strength pierced straight to the lungs; blood instantly seeped from the corners of Enders’s mouth, his body staggered back several steps due to his earlier misjudgment causing a massive negative effect.

"Whew~"

Ye Mingqiu gently exhaled, a crisp alert sound quietly rang out.

[Alert: Your Fist Technique Specialty Level has increased to Level 4]

[Alert: Your Close Combat Specialty Level has increased to Level 2]

He didn’t care about the prompts from the Spirit Realm, he just stared intently at his opponent. In pure combat skill, he’s definitely not a match for Enders, but if the opponent tries to use some cover-up means as a trick, breaking it becomes relatively easy.

Innate Perception, its core is perception, using judgment through feelings for revealing effects; confusion through perspective effects via footwork is ineffective against Innate Perception.

What Ye Mingqiu sees through Innate Perception is derived from feeling, and then translated into visual representation processed by the brain, rather than through true visuals, so what he sees is the real essence, not the falsehoods deceived by illusions.

"Divine Monarch, aren’t you... not really low in Fist Technique Level?" Enders stared into his eyes, asking in a deep voice.

"Just lucky to land a good punch, that’s all."

Ye Mingqiu replied.

This isn’t falsehood; it’s genuine honesty. Sometimes, when the feeling’s right, he’ll follow it to act and punch accordingly, achieving relatively good effects, but in truth, he doesn’t even know why he’s hitting like that, nor does he understand the core of martial arts.

Just like when fighting the Old Beast Monarch before, by feeling he executed the spear momentum, but in reality, he didn’t understand what momentum was; he just felt it should be done that way, so he did, and ultimately achieved decent results.

"Such humility."

Enders whispered with a smile, once again preparing for a battle stance; at this moment, all his past arrogance and pride were gone, replaced with humility for learning during battle, genuinely considering the Divine Monarch a hidden master of Fist Skill.

He realized that when a true Fist Skill master possesses Future Sight, the resulting effect would be overwhelming domination, but such domination greatly attacks the opponent’s spirit, causing quite terrifying trauma.

Yet the Divine Monarch...

He clearly possesses such ability; that kind of foresight isn’t something Future Sight can achieve, nor are those occasional good punches that the level of Fist Skill can deliver.

Therefore, Enders concluded the Divine Monarch inherently possesses very high-level Fist Skill, perhaps even having reached Level 10, but to consider his feelings, doesn’t wish to cause him embarrassment in public, so he hides his strengths.

Divine Monarch...

You’re truly a gentle man!

Once understanding everything, Enders’s combat began to steady and restrain; no longer rash and aggressive, nor attempted to use tricks to win, just exchanging techniques with the opponent, contemplating the opponent’s moves, verifying his thoughts.

[Alert: Your Fist Technique Specialty Level has increased to Level 5]

The Spirit Realm alert sounded again, yet Ye Mingqiu paid it no mind. He was earnestly exchanging punches with Enders, absorbing the techniques displayed by this Fist Skill master like a thirsty sponge, showcasing it in battle in the most straightforward and concise manner, without any excess parts.

He knew, his Skill Level isn’t high, simple and direct moves are most suitable for him; blindly choosing complex and chaotic moves would certainly be quickly seen through by Enders.

....

Ten minutes later, Enders fell to the ground powerlessly, breathing heavily, his sweat completely soaking his clothes; at this moment, his physical strength and spirit had reached their limits, yet his face still held a satisfied smile.

"I lost."

"No, you’re stronger than me."

"I’m aware, and also...your manner of using skills has given me significant enlightenment; turns out simply using various moves in the simplest way could achieve such effects, this might be the truth in simplicity, right?"

"No, I am not skilled in techniques, can’t use complex combat skills, can only fight this way." Ye Mingqiu answered honestly.

"You’re a good person."

Enders felt increasingly guilty inside, having previously regarded such a master of Fist Skill as merely someone who relies on Future Sight to fight sneakily, which is a great insult to Technique Powerhouses.

But even so, the opponent still didn’t express any anger or reprisal, instead acting like a joyful youth breaking through during battle, granting him much respect.

Ultimately, his defeat wasn’t due to being overwhelmed, but from exhaustion; clearly, the opponent had this strength and ability, yet still displayed such demeanor.

I truly deserve to die!

....

After the battle ended, Enders couldn’t help but offer the items he had originally prepared, and even tearfully gave Ye Mingqiu 153 Spiritual Points.

He said this was the remnants, the last of his Spiritual Points.

If it were anyone else saying this, Ye Mingqiu wouldn’t believe it, but the person speaking was Enders, a Fist Technique Powerhouse, so his words seemed trustworthy; after all...being poor in techniques is normal.

Specialty Experience Books are purchased in units of thousands, consuming vast amounts of Spiritual Points, basically spending as much as he has, needing to save up for a [Specialty Advancement Card (Exclusive)] this expense is astronomical.

"Enders is truly a good person."

Ye Mingqiu remarked.

The opponent gives him Attribute Enhancement Items, helps him increase Specialty Levels, and even provides him Spiritual Points, though slightly poor, overall is still very good.

"Sigh~ Are you a Succubus? How can you attract so many people to challenge you?" Tang Ruobing beside him lamented with her chin propped up, her small mouth slightly puffed, expression a bit troubled. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Clearly, she’s second on the Celestial Ladder ranking, yet those challenging her are considerably fewer than those challenging Ye Mingqiu.

Ye Mingqiu smiled without speaking; if only setting up a sign here for a challenge, then challengers wouldn’t be particularly many; but by chance, someone helped with his marketing, achieving great results.

Tang Ruobing was different; firstly, she’s just second on the Celestial Ladder ranking, losing a considerable amount of appeal.

Secondly, she lacks the challenge premises; Ye Mingqiu’s Level is Level 4, easy to deceive people, Tang Ruobing’s Level is Level 10, can’t fool those with wishful thinking, nor tech challenge.

Thus, low gains can’t be helped; those reaching the Celestial Ladder Arena aren’t ordinary people, simple marketing can’t settle it, the spiritualist’s own traits are essential, having them willingly fall for it.

....

Three hours later

[Announcement: Trial challenges completed, Celestial Ladder ranking has entered the final challenge stage; all spiritualists please prepare for the final showdown]

The Spirit Realm’s announcement sounded, causing excitement among spiritualists within the arena; the genuinely significant final contest was about to commence, the battle deciding the final ranking was unfolding.