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Chapter 39: Zhu Zhuqing's Grievance.
After announcing the rules, Zhao Wuji looked at the three and said, "I hope you understand, don't try to cheat. At the same time, I can also remind you that it's impossible for you to block my attacks relying on your individual strength. Mutual coordination and cooperation are your only chances of success."
"Teacher Zhao, isn't this a bit inappropriate?" Dai Mubai said hesitantly.
Zhao Wuji glared at him. "What's inappropriate about it? The Dean isn't here, so I'm in charge at the academy. If I say it's fine, it's fine. Alright, I'm going to light the incense. You don't have much time, so prepare yourselves. Xiaobai, you can also tell them about my strengths and characteristics so they're somewhat prepared."
After saying this, he somehow produced an incense stick from somewhere. With a pinch of his fingers on the tip, he lit it directly. In the flick of a finger, the incense stick was already embedded in the ground, not trembling in the slightest.
Having done this, Zhao Wuji sat back down in his chair, closed his eyes, and continued to "sleep."
The three, Zhu Zhuqing included, were unaware and didn't have any particular feelings about the test method Teacher Zhao proposed. Dai Mubai, on the other hand, wore a grave expression and said to them, "Come closer."
After the three had gathered around, Dai Mubai said with a serious expression, "This time, I can't help you either. I didn't expect Teacher Zhao to personally take action."
"What do you mean? Is this Teacher Zhao very powerful?" Ning Rongrong asked curiously.
Dai Mubai glanced at her in surprise, then nodded. "That's right. Teacher Zhao is a rank 76 Soul Saint. He has a Beast Martial Soul and is a Battle Soul Saint. He's the vice dean of the academy, and his overall strength is second only to the Dean."
Upon hearing this, the trio's expressions immediately changed. A Soul Saint! A Soul Master of this level had already entered the ranks of high-level Soul Masters. Even facing an army of ten thousand, a Soul Saint could move about freely, completely without fear. One could only imagine how powerful that rank was.
"This is too shameless! He's a rank 76 Soul Saint bullying the three of us, a bunch of little Soul Masters in our twenties and thirties. Even if we team up, I doubt we could last a single round against him," Ning Rongrong couldn't help but say.
Dai Mubai said helplessly, "Originally, Teacher Zhao was only supposed to supervise the fourth trial, and your opponent was supposed to be me. As long as you could last for the duration of one incense stick against me, you would have passed. But who knew what got into him today that he'd decide to take action personally."
"But don't worry, this is just a test. During the fight, Teacher Zhao will probably hold back and not use his full strength against you." Dai Mubai shook his head and said, "I'll first briefly tell you what Teacher Zhao's abilities are. Then you must immediately decide on a strategy to deal with him. Otherwise, forget lasting for an incense stick's time, you'll be lucky to withstand his first wave of attacks."
The trio's faces grew solemn, and they nodded silently. Facing a rank 76 Soul Saint-level expert was no laughing matter.
"Teacher Zhao's Martial Soul is the Mighty Vajra Bear, a powerful Beast Martial Soul. His entire body is without any openings, and his defense is extremely terrifying. Even a Soul Master of the same rank would find it difficult to break through his defense and injure him. Although speed isn't Teacher Zhao's forte, the gap in your soul power is just too vast. It's impossible for you to be faster than him."
Dai Mubai said, "Teacher Zhao's greatest strengths are his attack power and defense. He has the nickname 'Immovable King of Light' at the academy. Forget the three of you; even with me, we might not be able to block his attacks for the duration of an incense stick. We can only hope that Teacher Zhao doesn't get too serious when he attacks you."
"He's actually the Immovable King of Light, Zhao Wuji! He disappeared from the continent for ten years. I can't believe he's a teacher at Shrek Academy!" Ning Rongrong said in surprise. "Back then, the Immovable King of Light, Zhao Wuji, had a feud with Spirit Hall. Spirit Hall wanted to punish him, but he managed to forcibly break out of an encirclement of sixteen bishops. In the end, the matter was just dropped. Spirit Hall's bishops are at least rank 60 or higher Soul Emperors. At that time, Zhao Wuji should have only been around rank sixty-something. Isn't he even more formidable now?"
Dai Mubai nodded silently. "At least, I've never seen Teacher Zhao fight with his full strength. So, you're on your own. Among Teacher Zhao's seven soul rings, the first two are hundred-year, the third and fourth are thousand-year, and the last three are all ten-thousand-year. Moreover, all seven soul rings enhance his attack and defense. You should be able to imagine his terrifying power.
"Now, first introduce yourselves to each other, state your names and abilities, and figure out how you should coordinate to best withstand Teacher Zhao's test."
After Dai Mubai finished speaking, Tang San was the first to speak. "My name is Lan Wu. My Tool Martial Soul is Golden-Patterned Grass, a rank 32 control-type Battle Soul Master."
Seeing him take the lead, Ning Rongrong also spoke gracefully, "Ning Rongrong. Tool Martial Soul, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. A rank 26 support-type Tool Soul Master."
"Zhu Zhuqing. Beast Martial Soul, Netherworld Spirit Cat. A rank 27 agility-attack-type Battle Soul Master," Zhu Zhuqing followed.
"What?! Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing?!" Tang San was stunned upon hearing their names. He then scrutinized the two of them, recalling the future video he had seen. He silently compared them and found that although their faces were a bit more childish, the two girls before him were indeed the culprits from the video who had fought him in a soul duel and caused his father's limbs to be severed.
But...
"That's not right, is it? Isn't your Martial Soul the Dark Devilgod Cat?" Tang San looked at the cold and detached Zhu Zhuqing, unable to help but voice his doubt. "We're about to fight side-by-side. Hiding your true abilities won't do us any good in the upcoming battle."
"I'm not hiding anything."
Zhu Zhuqing met the gazes of the three and said faintly, "I don't know why my future self's Martial Soul would change. But as of now, I have not yet met that person."
*Perhaps I'll never meet them again...*
She sighed with grief internally. Once the future was exposed, the predetermined path had already changed. It was now full of uncertainty.
*Can she still take that person as her master, like in the video?*
Zhu Zhuqing was pessimistic about it.
"So, you haven't met that person yet..." Tang San realized. At the same time, a trace of killing intent couldn't help but rise in his heart! After all, he was very vengeful. In the future video, Zhu Zhuqing had tormented him so miserably. Plus, she later implicated Tang Hao, leading to his limbs being severed... All of this was more than enough reason for Zhu Zhuqing to die!
So what if those things only happened in the original future and hadn't occurred yet?
He had seen it, so he couldn't pretend he hadn't.
Tang San was a very vengeful person. Don't mistake someone from the Tang Sect for some sort of noble gentleman. From a sect that specializes in hidden weapons and sneak attacks, could you really expect them to raise a living saint?
(end of chapter)
After announcing the rules, Zhao Wuji looked at the three and said, "I hope you understand, don't try to cheat. At the same time, I can also remind you that it's impossible for you to block my attacks relying on your individual strength. Mutual coordination and cooperation are your only chances of success."
"Teacher Zhao, isn't this a bit inappropriate?" Dai Mubai said hesitantly.
Zhao Wuji glared at him. "What's inappropriate about it? The Dean isn't here, so I'm in charge at the academy. If I say it's fine, it's fine. Alright, I'm going to light the incense. You don't have much time, so prepare yourselves. Xiaobai, you can also tell them about my strengths and characteristics so they're somewhat prepared."
After saying this, he somehow produced an incense stick from somewhere. With a pinch of his fingers on the tip, he lit it directly. In the flick of a finger, the incense stick was already embedded in the ground, not trembling in the slightest.
Having done this, Zhao Wuji sat back down in his chair, closed his eyes, and continued to "sleep."
The three, Zhu Zhuqing included, were unaware and didn't have any particular feelings about the test method Teacher Zhao proposed. Dai Mubai, on the other hand, wore a grave expression and said to them, "Come closer."
After the three had gathered around, Dai Mubai said with a serious expression, "This time, I can't help you either. I didn't expect Teacher Zhao to personally take action."
"What do you mean? Is this Teacher Zhao very powerful?" Ning Rongrong asked curiously.
Dai Mubai glanced at her in surprise, then nodded. "That's right. Teacher Zhao is a rank 76 Soul Saint. He has a Beast Martial Soul and is a Battle Soul Saint. He's the vice dean of the academy, and his overall strength is second only to the Dean."
Upon hearing this, the trio's expressions immediately changed. A Soul Saint! A Soul Master of this level had already entered the ranks of high-level Soul Masters. Even facing an army of ten thousand, a Soul Saint could move about freely, completely without fear. One could only imagine how powerful that rank was.
"This is too shameless! He's a rank 76 Soul Saint bullying the three of us, a bunch of little Soul Masters in our twenties and thirties. Even if we team up, I doubt we could last a single round against him," Ning Rongrong couldn't help but say.
Dai Mubai said helplessly, "Originally, Teacher Zhao was only supposed to supervise the fourth trial, and your opponent was supposed to be me. As long as you could last for the duration of one incense stick against me, you would have passed. But who knew what got into him today that he'd decide to take action personally."
"But don't worry, this is just a test. During the fight, Teacher Zhao will probably hold back and not use his full strength against you." Dai Mubai shook his head and said, "I'll first briefly tell you what Teacher Zhao's abilities are. Then you must immediately decide on a strategy to deal with him. Otherwise, forget lasting for an incense stick's time, you'll be lucky to withstand his first wave of attacks."
The trio's faces grew solemn, and they nodded silently. Facing a rank 76 Soul Saint-level expert was no laughing matter.
"Teacher Zhao's Martial Soul is the Mighty Vajra Bear, a powerful Beast Martial Soul. His entire body is without any openings, and his defense is extremely terrifying. Even a Soul Master of the same rank would find it difficult to break through his defense and injure him. Although speed isn't Teacher Zhao's forte, the gap in your soul power is just too vast. It's impossible for you to be faster than him."
Dai Mubai said, "Teacher Zhao's greatest strengths are his attack power and defense. He has the nickname 'Immovable King of Light' at the academy. Forget the three of you; even with me, we might not be able to block his attacks for the duration of an incense stick. We can only hope that Teacher Zhao doesn't get too serious when he attacks you."
"He's actually the Immovable King of Light, Zhao Wuji! He disappeared from the continent for ten years. I can't believe he's a teacher at Shrek Academy!" Ning Rongrong said in surprise. "Back then, the Immovable King of Light, Zhao Wuji, had a feud with Spirit Hall. Spirit Hall wanted to punish him, but he managed to forcibly break out of an encirclement of sixteen bishops. In the end, the matter was just dropped. Spirit Hall's bishops are at least rank 60 or higher Soul Emperors. At that time, Zhao Wuji should have only been around rank sixty-something. Isn't he even more formidable now?"
Dai Mubai nodded silently. "At least, I've never seen Teacher Zhao fight with his full strength. So, you're on your own. Among Teacher Zhao's seven soul rings, the first two are hundred-year, the third and fourth are thousand-year, and the last three are all ten-thousand-year. Moreover, all seven soul rings enhance his attack and defense. You should be able to imagine his terrifying power.
"Now, first introduce yourselves to each other, state your names and abilities, and figure out how you should coordinate to best withstand Teacher Zhao's test."
After Dai Mubai finished speaking, Tang San was the first to speak. "My name is Lan Wu. My Tool Martial Soul is Golden-Patterned Grass, a rank 32 control-type Battle Soul Master."
Seeing him take the lead, Ning Rongrong also spoke gracefully, "Ning Rongrong. Tool Martial Soul, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. A rank 26 support-type Tool Soul Master."
"Zhu Zhuqing. Beast Martial Soul, Netherworld Spirit Cat. A rank 27 agility-attack-type Battle Soul Master," Zhu Zhuqing followed.
"What?! Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing?!" Tang San was stunned upon hearing their names. He then scrutinized the two of them, recalling the future video he had seen. He silently compared them and found that although their faces were a bit more childish, the two girls before him were indeed the culprits from the video who had fought him in a soul duel and caused his father's limbs to be severed.
But...
"That's not right, is it? Isn't your Martial Soul the Dark Devilgod Cat?" Tang San looked at the cold and detached Zhu Zhuqing, unable to help but voice his doubt. "We're about to fight side-by-side. Hiding your true abilities won't do us any good in the upcoming battle."
"I'm not hiding anything."
Zhu Zhuqing met the gazes of the three and said faintly, "I don't know why my future self's Martial Soul would change. But as of now, I have not yet met that person."
*Perhaps I'll never meet them again...*
She sighed with grief internally. Once the future was exposed, the predetermined path had already changed. It was now full of uncertainty.
*Can she still take that person as her master, like in the video?*
Zhu Zhuqing was pessimistic about it.
"So, you haven't met that person yet..." Tang San realized. At the same time, a trace of killing intent couldn't help but rise in his heart! After all, he was very vengeful. In the future video, Zhu Zhuqing had tormented him so miserably. Plus, she later implicated Tang Hao, leading to his limbs being severed... All of this was more than enough reason for Zhu Zhuqing to die!
So what if those things only happened in the original future and hadn't occurred yet?
He had seen it, so he couldn't pretend he hadn't.
Tang San was a very vengeful person. Don't mistake someone from the Tang Sect for some sort of noble gentleman. From a sect that specializes in hidden weapons and sneak attacks, could you really expect them to raise a living saint?
(end of chapter)
