The Lightning Release contest suit was arrogant, but the fireworks symbolized a lifelong commitment.

In the open space of the Star Dou Secret Realm, lightning flashed, and the atmosphere was tense.

Hanabi, dressed in a red outfit and holding a thunder blade, had Lightning Release Chakra crackling around her, staring at Su Chen with an arrogant gaze: "Su Chen! You helped Xiao Xun Er, Xiao Yi Xian, and the others improve their strength, but you deliberately ignored me! Today, I want to duel you. If you can't beat me, don't even think about making me acknowledge you as my master!"

Her personality was naturally competitive, and seeing that the other Heroines had received Su Chen's careful guidance while she alone was being "left out," her unwillingness to lose completely erupted.

Su Chen looked at her bristling appearance, a smile curling at the corner of his mouth: "Oh? Want to duel me? Are you sure you aren't looking for a beating?"

"Less talk! Make your move!" Hanabi shouted angrily, channeling Lightning Release Chakra into her thunder blade.

Red lightning surged, and she activated her fifth Spirit Ability, "thunder blade · Heaven Splitter," hacking towards Su Chen; the sharp lightning energy caused the surrounding air to smell of scorching.

"Be careful, Hanabi's Lightning Release is very powerful!" Xiao Wu shouted worriedly, but she was held back by Xiao Xun Er: "Don't worry, Su Chen has a sense of proportion."

Su Chen didn't dodge or evade; his black-gold God-Defying Power condensed into a palm, and with a gentle block, he caught the thunder blade's attack.

With a "bang," lightning splashed everywhere. Hanabi felt a majestic force coming from it, and her thunder blade nearly flew out of her hand. Her arm went numb, and she took several steps back.

"How is this possible?" Hanabi's pupils shrank, and she looked at Su Chen in disbelief—her Lightning Release was peerless among her peers, yet it was blocked by Su Chen so casually!

"Your Lightning Release has decent power, but the force is too scattered; you don't know how to borrow strength to strike back." Su Chen walked closer slowly, his black-gold gaze carrying a hint of teasing, "With strength like this, you still want to beat me?"

"I haven't lost yet!" Hanabi gritted her teeth, refusing to admit defeat. Lightning Release Chakra surged again, and her figure flashed, turning into a streak of red lightning as she launched a series of attacks at Su Chen.

She swung her thunder blade, and the lightning weaved into a web, covering all of Su Chen's evasion routes.

Su Chen tapped his feet lightly, and under the enhancement of God-Defying Power, his figure was as fast as lightning, easily avoiding all attacks.

He raised his hand to counterattack from time to time, each strike landing precisely on the weak point of the thunder blade, causing Hanabi's attacks to return without success and, instead, consuming a large amount of spirit power.

"Damn it! Don't hide! Fight me head-on!" Hanabi shouted in frustration, her Lightning Release Chakra nearly exhausted, her cheeks flushed, yet she still refused to give up.

Su Chen chuckled, suddenly flashed, appeared behind Hanabi, and raised his hand to grab the wrist holding the thunder blade.

Their bodies were extremely close; Su Chen's chest was pressed against her back, and his warm breath brushed past her ear: "Focus, Lightning Release doesn't rely on brute force, but on technique and precise control of spirit power."

Hanabi's body stiffened instantly, her cheeks turned bright red, and her Lightning Release Chakra became chaotic.

She could clearly feel Su Chen's body temperature and powerful heartbeat, as well as the God-Defying Power coming from his palm, gently guiding her Lightning Release.

"Feel my power, follow my rhythm." Su Chen's voice was magnetic, as if bewitching, "Concentrate the Lightning Release Chakra on the tip of the thunder blade, not scattered throughout your body; only then can the power be maximized."

Hanabi bit her lip, forcing herself to concentrate. Under Su Chen's guidance, her Lightning Release Chakra gradually stabilized and concentrated at the tip of the thunder blade; the red lightning became more condensed, and the power doubled.

"I... I felt it!" She shouted in surprise, turning to look at Su Chen, but bumped into his deep black-gold eyes, and her cheeks turned even redder.

"Now, try attacking me." Su Chen released her wrist and stepped back a few steps, looking at her with an encouraging gaze.

Hanabi took a deep breath, and the thunder blade gathered lightning again. This time, she followed the method Su Chen taught, concentrating the Chakra at the tip, and launched an attack: "thunder blade · Armor Piercer!"

The red lightning was like a sharp sword, shooting towards Su Chen, its power several times stronger than before.

"Not bad." Su Chen chuckled, God-Defying Power condensed into a shield, blocking the attack, "But it's not enough. Lightning Release needs to be not only sharp but also flexible."

He flashed, appeared in front of Hanabi instantly, and raised his hand to pinch her cheek, "Do you admit defeat? My little follower."

Hanabi's cheeks were completely red, her eyes full of unwillingness, but she had to admit Su Chen's strength.

She hesitated for a moment, and finally turned her head away arrogantly: "I... I admit defeat! But you must teach me to become stronger, stronger than Xiao Xun Er and the others!"

"No problem." Su Chen smiled and patted her head, his tone doting, "As long as you listen obediently, I will not only teach you to become stronger, but I can also make your Lightning Release fuse with God-Defying Power, becoming even more domineering."

Hanabi's eyes lit up instantly, and she turned to look at Su Chen, her eyes full of anticipation: "Really? You aren't allowed to lie to me!"

"Of course I won't lie to you." Su Chen leaned down, only a few centimeters from her cheek, his warm breath brushing over her lips, "However, in exchange, you must follow me forever, be my little follower, and never leave my side, how about that?"

Hanabi's cheeks turned even redder, her heartbeat accelerated, but she nodded vigorously: "Okay! As long as you can make me stronger, I will follow you forever!"

Su Chen laughed and lowered his head to leave a kiss on her forehead: "Welcome to the team, my little Hanabi."

The Heroines on the side gathered around one after another. Karin hugged Su Chen's arm, her tone tinged with jealousy: "Lord Su Chen, you are playing favorites again! You've taught Hanabi for so long, it's time to teach me too! My Blood Contract Power can be even stronger!"

Xiao Wu jumped up and down and shouted: "Hanabi, from now on we are Sisters! Brother Su Chen is amazing; following him, you will definitely become super strong!"

Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda phantom flickered, her tone coquettish: "Hanabi, my support can make your Lightning Release even stronger. In the future, if we cooperate, we will definitely be able to defeat more enemies!"

The other Heroines also expressed their welcome. Hanabi looked at the friendly people around her and felt Su Chen's gentleness and strength; the arrogance in her heart gradually faded, replaced by a full sense of belonging.

She knew that by following Su Chen and these Sisters, her future would definitely be full of challenges and surprises, and her Lightning Release would also reach unprecedented heights.

Su Chen looked at the thirteen Heroines gathered around him, his heart full of determination. Hanabi's surrender made the team's strength improve again, and the addition of Lightning Release made the combat style more diverse.

Next, they were going to head to the core area of the Star Dou Secret Realm to find the treasure that would evolve Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, while simultaneously completely resolving the hidden danger of Xiao Ling.

And at this moment, Xiao Ling was in a certain place in the core area of the Secret Realm, conspiring with the remnants of Spirit Hall, a flash of ruthlessness in his eyes—he wanted to set a trap before Su Chen found the treasure, so that he and his women would be doomed!