The white-haired school beauty sighs every day, yet he keeps getting stronger.

Huangfu Yue never expected Zhang Ziyang to pull such a stunt on her.

She believed herself to be mentally strong and not easily swayed by external factors.

Even when cultivating the Nine Netherworld Extreme Freezing God Killing Cold Qi, trapped in an illusion where the cold wind scraped his bones and he suffered immense pain, he did not flinch in the slightest.

But Zhang Ziyang's move made her feel like she was on a rollercoaster, her heart pounding with anxiety.

Seeing the rare look of surprise on the white-haired girl's face, Zhang Ziyang's lips curled into a smile, his tone mischievous:

"What? Did I score you too high? Should I lower it?"

Huangfu Yue quickly shook her head, her full chest swaying with each movement.

—The most realistic physics engine in Earth Online is Q-bouncy!

She was overjoyed that Zhang Ziyang was willing to give her a high score, so how could she bear to lower it?

only……

Does the system recognize it?

After all, it's a ten-point system.

If the comparison system doesn't recognize this perfect score...

Just as Huangfuyue was thinking this, a "ding" sounded in her mind.

[Because the host had already informed them of the scoring method, but the comparison object still gave this score.]

[The host's service attitude and service quality have been deemed excellent; this rating is hereby approved!]

The original reward for a high score was: wearing the cat-eared maid outfit would increase your decoration speed by 3%.

[Now changed to: Wearing cat-eared maid outfits increases decoration speed by 30%!]

(Boom, fireworks sound effect~)

[Congratulations, host, on successfully completing your first comparison punishment!]

[The next comparison task will be issued in five minutes. Please continue your efforts and achieve victory as soon as possible.]

After a series of prompts, the system went silent.

Huangfu Yue felt a mixture of joy and worry after hearing this.

Cultivation speed increased by 30%!

In the game, this would be an extremely prestigious permanent percentage-based buff.

With this boost, her future cultivation will be even more powerful, and her strength and realm will improve at a faster pace.

only……

Why does this buff only work when I'm wearing that sexy cat-ear maid outfit?!

Is this damn system deliberately targeting her?

Huangfu Yue's feelings were complicated, but on the bright side, it was better than having nothing at all...

Zhang Ziyang looked at the girl in front of him, and after hearing the score he had given her, his expression changed several times.

This level of expressiveness is so impressive that it could be included in the Beijing Film Academy textbooks of my past life.

"Are you OK?"

"It's alright, thank you for your kind words. I'll be going now."

Huangfu Yue shook her head, finished speaking quickly, and left as if fleeing, without even closing the door behind her.

In any case, she no longer had to wear a maid outfit and run to Zhang Ziyang's room like clocking in and out of get off work.

After watching Huangfu Yue leave, Zhang Ziyang's brows relaxed.

"Looks like she's had enough fun and won't be coming here again...probably!"

He was finally able to unleash his full potential and cultivate diligently.

Previously, with Huangfu Yue around, it wasn't very convenient for Zhang Ziyang to sleep while holding the crystal core.

Fortunately, in the past two days, he has solidified the first level of the "Great Revolving Creation Technique of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements".

In the state of internal energy, one can still meditate and cultivate even while asleep.

Two days, one star per day.

Zhang Ziyang raised his hand and released his control panel.

Name: Zhang Ziyang

Realm: First Tier, Five Stars

Soul Cards: Emperor Warrior (Gold), Five Elements Light and Shadow Armor (Gold)

Compatibility: 15% (increases with cultivation level); Flame Dragon Armor: 21%

Items: Release of the King's Decree, Black Knight Classic Edition, Six Wild Cards

Skills: Crimson Demon Flame, Basic Combat Techniques "Entangle, Charge, Conceal"

Soul Card Ability: Basic Five Elements Control

Fiery Dragon Soars to the Sky (A new ability awakened after the Fiery Dragon Armor breaks through to the first tier. It can condense flames to form a dragon shape, which can extend along the fists, feet, or weapons to fly out, hit enemies from a distance, and explode to knock them away).

Teleportation (A new ability awakened by the Wind Eagle Armor, allowing the user to leave an indistinguishable afterimage in place before rapidly moving tens of meters away. If the afterimage is not attacked and dissipates, it can swap positions with the original body once before disappearing).

Raging Waterfall (A new ability awakened by the Black Rhino Armor, transforming a 30-meter radius area into a turbulent water zone. Within the Raging Waterfall, the Black Rhino Armor gains two passive status bonuses: "Water Strength" and "Water Gentleness." Water Strength increases strength and defense by 30%, while Water Gentleness allows the user to redirect some of the force of attacks into the Raging Waterfall).

Lightning and Thunder (A new ability awakened by the Snow Mastiff Armor; attacks with fists, feet, or weapons are imbued with lightning, causing damage and paralyzing enemies, rendering them unable to move. Striking with the Thunderclap Staff produces a tremendous thunderclap; the closer the enemy, the more likely they are to be stunned.)

Rocky Ridge Jungle (A new ability awakened by the Earth Tiger Armor, which allows dense, sharp, and massive rocks to rapidly grow from the ground within a 30-meter radius to pierce and attack enemies; while active in the Rocky Ridge Jungle, you will gain the passive status "Hunting," which increases your jump height and speed by 30%).

Five Shadows Ultimate Strike (A new ability awakened by the Emperor Armor, which creates five clones using the marks of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, simultaneously launching multiple slashes at the enemy. The power of each slash is equivalent to one of the Armor Warrior's ultimate strikes!)

Overall combat strength assessment: Novice players who can initially unleash the power of divine equipment, possess outstanding physical qualities, and have mastered multiple skills and abilities.

"Not bad."

Zhang Ziyang looked at his completely revamped personal panel and nodded in satisfaction.

He now even dares to fight against third-tier demonic beasts and is confident that he can kill them.

This gorgeous panel is worthy of a cheater!

If you had to describe his current mindset in one sentence, it would be: "I'm incredibly strong right now!"

Zhang Ziyang put away the control panel, went to the washroom to wash up, and planned to try out the "scratch card" and "challenge room" functions after breakfast.

……

Huangfu Yue returned to her room.

As soon as I sat down, the comparison system's voice echoed in my mind again.

[A new round of comparisons begins!]

The host can choose one of the following comparison methods.

1. Comparison of overall combat capabilities

2. Comparison of the number of monsters hunted

3. Comparison of cultivation levels

4. Comparison of card count

……

[Please begin your selection, host. One minute countdown.]

The system gave us a longer time to think this time, a full minute.

Therefore, Huangfuyue was not in a hurry to make a choice.

She was actually not convinced when she lost the last comparison.

After all, the quality of a Soul Card depends on personal luck.

Zhang Ziyang possesses one gold soul card and five gold companion soul cards, a lineup so luxurious it's unheard of!

Let alone her, looking at the entire history of card masters, it's estimated that you can't find many stronger ones.

The quality of a Soul Card is similar to bloodline; it's predetermined from birth, and personal effort can't help much with that.

But talent doesn't explain everything!

Zhang Ziyang's practice was usually lax, and he even agreed to cooperate with the principal, wasting his time on boring physical training.

She devoted herself to spiritual practice, spending almost all her time outside of eating, drinking, and relieving herself.

Diligence can make up for weakness!

Huangfu Yue believed in herself and was confident that she could surpass Zhang Ziyang through hard work.

Therefore, the comparison method she will choose this time is...

"I choose to compare cultivation levels!"

The cat-ear maid outfit increases cultivation speed by 30%, which will help her win this new round of comparison.

[Selection successful. Settlement will begin in one week.]

[Winning Rewards: One random advanced combat skill learning card (can be used to learn and master a skill); Enlightenment Pill (can clear the mind and enhance comprehension)]

[Failure Penalty: For three consecutive days, ask the comparison subject which style of stockings they prefer, and then have them put them on for you.]

[Please note: You have already lost once. If you lose again, the penalty will gradually increase!]

The system immediately went silent after speaking.

Huangfu Yue was quite familiar with this process and was no longer surprised by it.

Just like the increasingly abstract punishments, the rewards for winning this comparative task are also very generous!

A random advanced combat skill learning card.

For card masters, combat skills effectively enhance combat power.

The more powerful the combat skill, the greater the improvement!

However, advanced combat skills are extremely difficult to master, and most of them are closely guarded secrets, making them very difficult to find.

Some fifth or sixth-tier card masters may only master one or two advanced combat skills in their entire lives.

If one could master a high-level combat skill at the first level, the improvement in strength would be enormous!

If that were the case, Huangfu Yue would even dare to challenge a third-tier demon beast.

The other winning reward, the Enlightenment Pill, was something I'd never even seen before.

It can actually enhance a person's comprehension!

Comprehension is a mysterious thing; to put it simply, it is a person's learning ability or the agility of their thinking.

The higher one's comprehension, the faster one learns, and one can even apply what one has learned to other situations and create new methods.

Huangfu Yue suppressed the surging emotions in her heart, calmed down, and immediately devoted herself to cultivation.

This time, she will definitely win!