Dai Mubai, standing to the side, also looked at the three women with a strange expression, his heart filled with doubt and uncertainty.
As a seasoned womanizer, he had some understanding of their current state.
Ever since the girl in green mentioned "him," they had changed.
Even though Zhu Zhuqing's expression didn't change much, her usually icy gaze had softened.
'Could it be that they've all fallen for the same man?!' '
How could that be! '
Dai Mubai quickly dismissed his own guess.
He knew Zhu Zhuqing's background very well.
She should understand her fate; she should belong to him!
Thinking about it,
his expression turned somewhat grim.
Who exactly was "him"?!
Tang San's expression also darkened, and he had some guesses in his mind.
In the past few years, Xiao Wu had always been within his sight, basically never leaving the academy. He knew exactly
who she had been in contact with. The only
person who could provoke such a reaction from Xiao Wu,
besides that blind fool who used to follow her around, he really couldn't think of anyone else!
Thinking of this, a bitter smile crept onto his lips.
A hint of ruthlessness appeared in his eyes, and his fists clenched so tightly they cracked.
He never imagined that all his years of companionship would be less valuable than a letter suddenly sent by the person who had left without a word!
If that good-for-nothing dared to appear before him again and disturb him and Xiao Wu…
then he wouldn't blame him for being ruthless!
The incense burning on the ground was already half-burnt.
Just as Dai Mubai was about to interrupt the girls' tug-of-war, Zhao Wuji noticed the situation.
"Little monsters! What are you doing? Half the time has already passed."
A rough voice rang out in the open space.
Xiao Wu seemed not to hear, holding Ning Rongrong's small hand, her eyes blurry with tears.
"Hurry up and give it to me, okay?"
"I said, can't you guys talk about things after you've passed the test?"
Dai Mubai frowned, his voice filled with suppressed irritation and anger.
"That's right, Xiao Wu! Let's get into school first!"
Tang San also tried to persuade Xiao Wu again.
This time, before Xiao Wu could even react, Ning Rongrong told her to calm down.
Holding one of them in each arm, she nestled her head between Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing's heads and whispered something.
The two girls' expressions differed.
"Is what you said true?"
Xiao Wu's tears stopped, her pretty face showing a mixture of doubt and panic.
"Of course it's true!"
Ning Rongrong chuckled, tilting her head slightly, her gaze fixed on the direction of Tian Dou City on the horizon, as if anticipating something.
"He promised me that himself!"
Zhu Zhuqing's purple eyes gleamed faintly, her heartbeat quickening.
'Finally, we'll meet again.'
"So let's pass the test first!"
"Okay!" Receiving confirmation, Xiao Wu nodded, wiping away a few tears.
Her voice was still a little hoarse.
"Xiao Wu, Beast Soul: Soft Bone Charming Rabbit, Level 31 Power Attack Type Battle Soul Master!"
Tang San and Dai Mubai exchanged a glance, curious about what they had discussed.
Ning Rongrong followed closely behind, looking at Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, her hands cupped in front of her.
A seven-tiered, seven-colored pagoda suddenly appeared in her palms, spinning rapidly.
"Let's get acquainted! Ning Rongrong, your weapon spirit is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, a level 27 support-type weapon spirit master!"
"Your weapon spirit is actually the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!?"
Tang San looked at Ning Rongrong in shock, never expecting that the girl before him would be from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, one of the three upper sects.
He still remembered Grandmaster's evaluation of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda:
the most powerful support-type weapon spirit across the entire continent!
"That's right, I'm also the young lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School!"
Ning Rongrong didn't feign modesty, generously admitting her background and identity.
Her eyes, looking at Xiao Wu and the other two, already held a hint of pride and boastfulness, like a white swan holding its snow-white neck high.
Unfortunately, Xiao Wu didn't understand the significance of being the young lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Zhu Zhuqing remained expressionless as always, making it impossible for Ning Rongrong to discern anything.
Not seeing the surprise in their eyes, Ning Rongrong felt a little discouraged.
Tang San, upon learning her identity
, immediately broke out in a cold sweat; he had almost killed her!
Dai Mubai, however, remained much calmer, taking a deep breath.
"I didn't expect you all to have no overlapping systems. This should make teamwork much easier."
"Yes, Brother Dai is right. In that case, Ning Rongrong will assist the three of us, I'll restrict Teacher Zhao's movements, Zhu Zhuqing will interfere and restrain, and Xiao Wu will be the main attacker! How about that?"
Tang San was silent for a moment before offering his suggestion.
The three women nodded indifferently; it wasn't exactly a brilliant plan.
Time was too short, and their teamwork couldn't be perfect. Each fulfilling their role was enough.
Due to Ye Qiu's appearance, compared to the original development,
all three women except Tang San had improved to varying degrees.
Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing broke through to Soul Master, and Ning Rongrong, under Ye Qiu's supervision, also improved by one level compared to the original story.
"Xiao Wu, it's dangerous to be in charge of the main attack, but I'll do my best to protect you!"
Tang San walked to Xiao Wu's side, his eyes full of concern.
"No need, just do your own thing. Zhu Zhuqing will protect me!"
Xiao Wu replied curtly, rejecting his kindness.
"Hey, have you two decided yet!?"
Zhao Wuji stood up from the recliner, his booming voice echoing throughout the open space.
"Teacher Zhao, we're ready!" Tang San glanced at Xiao Wu worriedly again before replying loudly.
"Then let's begin! Hehe."
Zhao Wuji laughed heartily, stretching his body, his joints cracking like firecrackers.
Hearing this, Dai Mubai took a small step back.
As a fellow power-attack type Soul Master, he wouldn't miss this learning opportunity.
Moreover, Zhu Zhuqing, with whom he had a close relationship, was still present; injury was inevitable, and he needed to seize the opportunity to make his presence felt!
Zhao Wuji performed again, rubbing his fingers together to light incense. The incense stick had just been inserted into the ground when
a dazzling light shimmered throughout the area. A
crystalline, seven-colored light flashed, and his voice was like a nightingale's song.
Ning Rongrong spun around, her first and second Soul Rings lighting up almost simultaneously.
"Seven Treasures Gleaming with Glazed Tile, firstly, power, secondly, speed!"
Six streams of light emanated, landing on Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Tang San respectively,
increasing their power and speed by thirty percent.
"What powerful support ability!"
Feeling his body become much lighter and his power suddenly increased,
Tang San couldn't help but exclaim. No wonder it's the number one support-type spirit in the world!
His current spirit power has already exceeded level thirty!
"Haha! I didn't expect that among the students recruited this time, there would be someone with the Seven Treasures Gleaning Tile Pagoda. Flander must be ecstatic!"
Zhao Wuji, who was smiling just a moment ago, hadn't even finished speaking when a powerful surge of spirit power erupted from his body.
He raised his enormous fists, not attacking anyone, but slamming them straight into the ground.
"Not good!"
Tang San was startled.
Grandmaster had once said that in team battles, the first target should be support-type spirit masters,
especially those with the Seven Treasures Gleaning Tile Pagoda spirit!
*Bang!*
With a deafening roar, the ground beneath Zhao Wuji's feet collapsed, and the shockwave from the impact spread outwards.
The force contained within was not to be underestimated.
"Quick, dodge!" Tang San shouted, alerting Xiao Wu and the others.
He flung out the Blue Silver Grass in his hand, wrapping it around Ning Rongrong's wrist and launching her into the air.
Xiao Wu leaped high, completing her Martial Soul Possession mid-air.
A fluffy little tail appeared at her lower back, and her body became incredibly flexible.
She twisted her body in the air, approaching the enemy.
With a twist of her waist, her slender jade feet transformed into whips, kicking towards Zhao Wuji's neck.
Meow!
A cat's meow rang out as Zhu Zhuqing also underwent Martial Soul Possession, her figure becoming even more voluptuous. A pair of cat ears appeared on her head, and her cat tail stood upright.
Her eyes also changed color simultaneously, her left eye dark green and her right eye clear blue; making it impossible to discern her emotions.
"How is this possible! How can her second ring be purple!"
Dai Mubai was shocked; he had never heard of such a thing before!
Even Ning Rongrong on the field was slightly surprised, her little mouth pursed in displeasure.
She inwardly complained that someone was being unfair!
"Hahaha! Truly a monster! You've really opened my eyes!"
Zhao Wuji wiped the astonishment from his face, his loud, boisterous laughter enough to show his satisfaction with the group.
Zhu Zhuqing, a speed-attack type...
Her control over her body was flawless, and her timing was impeccable.
Ignoring the stares of others,
she lowered her upper body slightly into a prone position, then leaped lightly, dodging the oncoming attack and closing in on Zhao Wuji.
Leaving behind afterimages, she circled behind her enemy, striking towards Zhao Wuji's back.
Her attack was swift and deadly.
Facing a Soul Saint-level expert, she showed no intention of testing him.
Her first Soul Ring lit up, and the cat-like claws on her hands gleamed with an eerie light.
"First Soul Skill, Netherworld Thrust!"
The one who attacks arrives first!
Zhu Zhuqing's attack and Xiao Wu's attack arrived almost simultaneously.
"First Soul Skill, Entanglement!"
Tang San, not far away, quickly coordinated with the others.
*Poof!
* Dozens of arm-thick Blue Silver Grass sprouted from the ground, completely enveloping Zhao Wuji except for the exposed attack points.
"Hehe...good! You guys are very good!"
Zhao Wuji praised them generously, quite satisfied with their performance.
A sharp pain shot through his back as Xiao Wu's kick was about to land.
Roar! A
howl, like that of a bear, seemed to echo around him.
Zhao Wuji immediately activated his Martial Soul Possession, his feet surrounded by seven spirit rings—two yellow, two purple, and three black—radiating an oppressive aura.
His size suddenly exploded; what was originally a thick wall of just over 1.6 meters tall suddenly rose from the ground, instantly exceeding 2.5 meters.
His muscles bulged, his body covered in a thick layer of brown fur, and his brown-yellow eyes radiated a powerful aura.
His hands, in particular, became exceptionally large and heavy.
Without any movement, simply by activating his Martial Soul Possession, he directly broke through Tang San's Blue Silver Entanglement.
The Blue Silver Grass crumbled inch by inch, and Tang San's face paled instantly.
Although freed from the restraints, Zhao Wuji still didn't make any attempt to dodge.
Bang!
Xiao Wu kicked out, and Zhao Wuji didn't even flinch; instead, he was struck by the recoil and felt a tightness in his chest.
"Haha. Little brat, not very strong!"
Zhao Wuji crossed his arms, not forgetting to comment.
*Swoosh!*
"Your attack power is not bad! Unfortunately, it's still lacking!"
Zhu Zhuqing's attack only pierced his clothes; there was no possibility of further penetration.
"Hehe. My turn!"
Zhao Wuji grinned, his first spirit ring suddenly lighting up, and a burst of yellow light erupted from his body.
Within a three-meter radius of his body, a powerful repulsive force rushed towards Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing.
First Spirit Skill, Immovable King Body!
First Spirit Skill, Netherworld Thrust!
She left the way she came, using her spirit skill to increase her speed, quickly turning and creating distance.
Although she inevitably suffered from the aftershocks, she could tolerate this level of attack.
"Hmph! Dare to say I'm weak!"
Xiao Wu, however, was somewhat unconvinced. Being rather combative, her third spirit ring flashed.
Third Spirit Skill, Teleport!
Her body quickly disappeared, dodging Zhao Wuji's attack.
When it reappeared, it was already several meters above Zhao Wuji's head.
Tang San's eyes lit up, and his second spirit ring glowed.
Second spirit ring, Parasitism!
Many blue silver grasses suddenly grew on Zhao Wuji's body, but unfortunately, their sharp barbs couldn't break through his defenses, and the poison they carried was now useless.
Bang!
Xiao Wu spun around and delivered a heavy downward kick, her heel slamming into Zhao Wuji's scalp.
The head is always one of the weakest points in a person's defense.
The powerful force made Zhao Wuji involuntarily lower his head, feeling slightly dizzy.
"How about that! How's the power now!" Xiao Wu was very satisfied with the effect she had created.
Seizing this opportunity, she pressed her advantage.
First spirit skill, Waist Bow!
She clamped Zhao Wuji's head between her legs, about to pull him off the ground.
Bang!
Zhao Wuji regained his senses, and the blue silver grass on his body shattered again.
He shook his head, and his hands suddenly transformed into bear paws, covered with a layer of golden halo.
Second Soul Skill, Mighty Vajra Palm!
*Thump!* With a slight push of his feet, his body sank, about to reach upwards and grab Xiao Wu's ankle.
Unexpectedly, Tang San had already arrived in front of Zhao Wuji, raising his fist to smash into his chest.
"Heh!"
Zhao Wuji chuckled strangely, heading straight for Tang San's fist. But upon contact, his expression turned strange.
Tang San's fist had absolutely no force!?
Suddenly, Zhao Wuji felt another immense force strike, and his feet were lifted off the ground.
"Xiao Wu!" Tang San called out happily; this was merely a clever use of leverage in his Crane Control Dragon Technique.
With Tang San's voice, Zhao Wuji's body soared high into the air, having lost all leverage.
Xiao Wu continued to use her first Soul Skill, but she was somewhat unhappy.
She hated being bossed around!
*Thump!*
Zhao Wuji's body slammed into the ground, shaking the entire open space.
In a shallow, human-shaped crater, a disheveled Zhao Wuji was about to get up.
Tang San and Xiao Wu continued their attack.
"What a disgrace! Immovable King Body!"
Zhao Wuji roared, using his first soul skill again.
A burst of golden light flashed, and two muffled groans rang out as Tang San and Xiao Wu were both knocked back.
Tang San clutched his chest, blood even trickling from the corner of his mouth.
Xiao Wu, however, secretly used her Remaining Body, which, with its defensive power, absorbed much of the force, leaving her only with a slight chest tightness.
Before Xiao Wu could even regain her footing...
Zhao Wuji, like a raging beast, shattered the ground with every step. He leaped down behind Xiao Wu, a bear paw poised to strike.
"Xiao Wu!" Tang San cried out in alarm, but the Blue Silver Grass he had thrown was too late.
"Third Soul Skill, Netherworld Slash!"
A cold voice accompanied a crescent-shaped attack aimed at the back of Zhao Wuji's head.
This powerful single-target slash was Zhu Zhuqing's third soul skill.
If hit, bleeding was inevitable.
Zhao Wuji paused his attack on Xiao Wu, turning his body to shatter the Netherworld Slash.
Xiao Wu seized the opportunity to create distance.
Zhu Zhuqing, however, pressed forward, her second, dazzling purple ring bursting with light.
"Second Soul Skill, Shadow Hundred Kills!"
The murderous words, though spoken with a gentle tone,
held a special significance for her.
Shadow Hundred Kills: High Poison, Armor Penetration, Increased Damage, Combo Attacks.
Zhao Wuji had just shattered the Netherworld Slash when a series of afterimages filled his vision.
His knee joint was being relentlessly targeted by Zhu Zhuqing's attacks.
In just a few breaths, the number of attacks had far exceeded a hundred.
His clothes were pierced, then his skin, the vicious poison continuously destroying his body tissue.
Zhao Wuji felt an excruciating pain, like a leech clinging to his bone, impossible to dispel.
"Get out of my way!"
Zhao Wuji roared, his yellow eyes blazing with barely suppressed rage.
With a single, unwavering movement, he directly repelled Zhu Zhuqing, causing her face to turn pale.
"Dai Mubai, if you dare keep grinning like that, I'll make you practice in real combat tomorrow!"
Seeing Dai Mubai smirking in the distance, Zhao Wuji's anger flared even more.
Upon hearing this, Dai Mubai immediately straightened his expression; he didn't want to be violently tortured by this bear. He
also looked at Zhu Zhuqing with surprise.
Her soul skill could actually break through Teacher Zhao's defense.
Putting himself in her shoes, he suddenly realized that if he were to face her, he probably wouldn't stand a chance!
"Hmph! I'll have to get a little more serious!"
Zhao Wuji surveyed his surroundings, his eyes once again locking onto Ning Rongrong, who was hovering at the edge of the battlefield.
"Fourth Soul Skill, Location Tracking!"
The purple fourth ring, under everyone's watchful eyes, suddenly detached from his body and aimed at Ning Rongrong.
"What is this thing!?" Ning Rongrong dodged left and right, but couldn't escape at all.
Noticing Zhao Wuji's sinister expression, she suddenly felt a chill.
"Not good! Quick!" Tang San hadn't even finished uttering the words
when Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing's figures rushed towards Ning Rongrong's rescue.
*Bang! *
Zhao Wuji sneered, the ground beneath his feet shattered, and his muscular body rose from the ground, leaping into the air.
In just an instant, he had already jumped in front of Ning Rongrong.
This was his fourth soul skill; once the opponent was locked on, he could instantly close the distance within a hundred meters using the power of his leap.
A bright yellow bear paw slammed towards Ning Rongrong.
The resulting gust of wind whipped her hair wildly, her eyes fixed on the ever-growing bear paw. (