Tactical optimization sharpens the blade, bonds warm up as minor injuries are encountered.

The results of the probing raid intensified the preparations at Nishen Hall. Over the following days, the training grounds of the Star Dou Great Forest echoed almost constantly with the roar of energy collisions—The women were honing their collaborative tactics based on gathered intelligence, striving to precisely counter the attacks of the three Main Gods in the upcoming final battle.

On the training field, a simulated Holy Impact swept in like a golden torrent. Qian Renxue deployed her Holy God-Defying Dual Power shield, its surface interlaced with black and white light and entwined with Ah Yin's blue-black blue silver vine. This was a combined defense the two had repeatedly tested—the Holy God-Defying Dual Power countered holy power, while the life force of the blue silver vine neutralized the purification effects of the impact.

"Boom!" The golden torrent slammed into the shield, causing the Holy God-Defying Dual Power shield to vibrate violently. The glow of the blue silver vine dimmed slightly, and a burning pain shot through Qian Renxue's right arm. Her sleeve was scorched through by the aftershock, revealing a shallow golden scar.

"Sister Ah Yin, can this level of defense withstand a full-strength strike from the Angel God?" Qian Renxue gritted her teeth to steady the shield and turned to look at Ah Yin, who was not far away.

Ah Yin immediately channeled her life force, and the blue silver vine's light brightened again, slowly soothing the scar on Qian Renxue's arm. "It's not enough yet. The fusion rate between my life force and your Holy God-Defying Dual Power is only seventy percent; we still need more practice."

The two smiled at each other without any sign of discouragement and turned back to the next round of training. Sunlight fell upon them, the blue-black and black-white lights intertwining to outline a silhouette of perfect understanding.

In another training area, Yun Yun and Xiao Xun Er's "Wind-Fire Tide Breaker" combo technique was undergoing its fiftieth rehearsal. Yun Yun's World-Breaking Wind whipped up Xiao Xun Er's Heaven Burning Phoenix Fire, transforming into a sharp flaming Wind Blade that slashed toward a simulated Tide Domain.

In the previous forty-nine attempts, either the Wind Blade lacked power or the energy transition was unstable, causing the blade to dissipate midway. This time, the two adjusted the rhythm of their power output; Yun Yun's wind power precisely hoisted the Phoenix Fire, while Xiao Xun Er's flames spread along the wind's path, forming a flaming Wind Blade hundreds of feet long.

"Slash!" the two shouted in unison.

The flaming Wind Blade tore through the air and slammed into the simulated Tide Domain. The blue water curtain was instantly ripped open, and the flames spread along the crack, incinerating the entire Domain. However, the massive recoil also forced both women back half a step, and a trace of blood leaked from the corners of their mouths.

"We succeeded!" Xiao Xun Er wiped the blood from her lip, her eyes full of excitement.

Yun Yun also breathed a sigh of relief and reached out to wipe the blood for her. "We finally found the rhythm. The recoil is just a bit strong; next time we can use the grand formation's energy as a buffer to reduce our own consumption."

Xiao Xun Er nodded and took Yun Yun's hand. At their fingertips, the light of fire and wind intertwined, warm and steady.

The training area for Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Hanabi was filled with the fluctuations of spatial tremors. The three were polishing the "Spatial Shadow Shield" to defend against the Asura God's Demon Slash, which specifically targeted the divine soul. Xiao Wu's spatial tremors interfered with the Demon Slash's lock-on, Zhu Zhuqing's Shadow Power concealed the aura of the divine soul, and Hanabi's God-Defying Byakugan provided early warnings. The powers of the three intertwined to form an invisible shield.

During one rehearsal, a simulated Asura Demon Slash tore through the air at lightning speed. Hanabi gave a timely warning, and Xiao Wu's spatial tremor arrived as expected, but Zhu Zhuqing's Shadow Power output was half a beat slow, leaving a flaw in the shield. Seeing the Demon Slash about to hit Hanabi, Xiao Wu didn't hesitate to step in front of her, taking the full brunt of the aftershock.

"Sister Xiao Wu!" Hanabi cried out in alarm, quickly supporting the staggering Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu's face turned pale as a sharp pain lanced through her divine soul, yet she managed a grin. "It's fine, just a minor injury. Our coordination needs to be a bit more seamless next time."

Looking at Xiao Wu's pale face, a flash of guilt crossed Zhu Zhuqing's eyes. She raised her hand to inject a wisp of Shadow Power into Xiao Wu's body to soothe her divine soul's pain. "It's my fault; I'll be better prepared next time."

Hanabi also immediately channeled her God-Defying Byakugan power to help Xiao Wu stabilize her turbulent divine soul. The three figures leaned against each other, their pink-black, black, and red-white-black lights intertwining as the aura of their bond grew even richer.

Ning Rongrong, meanwhile, was constantly adjusting the angle and intensity of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's buffs. She had to ensure that during the final battle, the buffing light would precisely cover every one of her Sisters without exposing their position due to excessive energy, nor affecting their combat power due to insufficient energy. The long period of intense mental concentration left her forehead drenched in sweat, but she did not slacken for a moment.

Su Chen stood on the high platform of the training ground, watching The women below as they worked up a sweat, his eyes full of gratification. Though these wounds were small, they made their coordination more seamless and their bonds deeper. He knew that these minor injuries were the foundation for protecting one another in the future final battle.

During breaks in training, The women would sit together, sharing insights on healing and discussing tactical details. Ah Yin's life force, Karin's healing power, and Xiao Yi Xian's detoxification power became the warmest lights on the training ground. They healed and encouraged each other, every look and every word dripping with deep trust.

"After we defeat the God Realm, let's go see different places on the Douluo Continent," Xiao Wu said, hugging her knees with eyes full of longing. "I want to see the sunset in the Sunset Forest and the snow in the Far North."

"I'll go with you," Zhu Zhuqing said softly, leaning beside her.

"Me too!" Hanabi raised her hand and cheered.

The women chimed in one after another, their laughter echoing over the training ground and diluting the tense atmosphere of war preparation.

Watching their smiles, a warm current surged in Su Chen's heart. He knew that this bond was the most powerful source of the God-Defying Power.