Chi Xiu Is Targeted, Qian Renxue Protects Him Dominantly!

Among the onlookers, flashes of light from released martial souls continued to flicker.

Those Soul Masters who had gone limp on the ground seemed to have suffered a martial soul short circuit. Without conscious control, they released their martial souls, yet the martial souls could not manifest properly, their bodies flickering between light and dark.

Under the pressure, scales of varying colors and shapes began to emerge on their skin. The faint dragon roars emanating from them carried no killing intent; instead, they sounded like wails of anguish.

Ning Fengzhi observed the scene around him and could not help sighing. "It seems their martial souls have encountered their leader. This is submission in both spirit and body. The Dragon Clan is unyielding and proud, so the process of submission is bound to be extremely painful."

"Old Li! Finish this test first before you say anything else!"

The elderly woman responsible for recording speed called out to the Soul Douluo in the center of the field, but received no response.

Xue Qinghe looked over in confusion and discovered that the Soul Douluo responsible for testing physical strength was still standing in place, completely motionless.

"He's trembling."

Ning Fengzhi had sharp eyes and immediately noticed that something was wrong.

Trembling... Xue Qinghe frowned slightly. As if suddenly recalling something, she hurriedly looked at the elderly woman. "That senior's martial soul is?"

"Fire Armor Dragon."

"A dragon... I see. What an absurd coincidence. That senior overseeing the assessment is being suppressed by that boy too!"

Xue Qinghe spoke in disbelief.

"But he's a Soul Douluo!"

"At a time like this, Soul Power no longer means anything. If he weren't a Soul Douluo, he would be among those lying on the ground right now."

Xue Qinghe explained seriously, staring intently at Chi Xiu. Her pale golden eyes brimmed with intense curiosity.

So this boy's physical attributes were so outstanding because his martial soul belonged to a Dragon Clan with an extremely pure bloodline. But just how pure was it?

"Replace the examiner. Otherwise, we won't be able to obtain data for this test. Even if we do, the margin of error will be enormous."

"I'll do it!"

At that moment, the old man responsible for recording strength volunteered.

The elderly woman glanced at him. "Be careful with your control. Your Soul Power is far too turbulent and overbearing. You could easily hurt the child."

"Testing his limits is fine too... Of course, of course. I'll definitely keep it under control."

The old man recording strength said with a smile. He was originally a strength-type Soul Master himself. It was precisely because he had such a deep understanding of strength that he had been so astonished by Chi Xiu's performance during the test.

So far, every aspect of this child's physical data had been outrageously exceptional—one could even call it perfect. If he did not apply some pressure during the physical strength test and expose some flaw, the students of Heaven Dou Royal Academy would surely suffer a devastating blow to their confidence.

Besides, as someone equally proud of his strength, he truly wanted to knock some confidence out of this boy. He had endured so much hardship to achieve what he had today, while Chi Xiu possessed such talent right from the starting line. It really made people jealous.

"Kid, when you're ready, shout 'start.'"

Chi Xiu looked at the burly old man across from him with a calm expression. He nodded lightly and replied, "Let's begin."

Soul rings rose from the old man's body one after another—two yellow, two purple, and four black. A perfect soul ring configuration.

He raised his thick right hand, compressing Soul Power in his palm. Even the airflow stirring around him seemed to become sharp.

Xue Qinghe's gaze sharpened from within the crowd.

"No, he isn't applying pressure according to the normal testing standards. This already carries an offensive nature. What is he trying to do, Director Tong?"

Xue Qinghe looked sternly at the elderly woman.

"I don't know what that old fellow is trying to do either... Perhaps he wants to test that child's limits."

"Test his limits? This is nothing more than a data test!"

Xue Qinghe was extremely displeased.

"Perhaps that old man merely wants to prove that there is no perfect Soul Master in this world. Qinghe, calm down first. With so many people watching, Chi Xiu should not be injured. But he probably won't get full marks in this category."

Ning Fengzhi shook his head slightly, his gaze fixed on the center of the field.

The old man pushed forward with his palm. A faint sonic boom rang out in the surrounding air as dense, pale-purple Soul Power swept toward Chi Xiu like a tidal wave.

Ning Fengzhi was forced back a step by the overflowing Soul Power. He raised his head, and his expression abruptly changed!

What powerful Soul Power attack. This was indeed no longer a test...

And he dared to do this with so many people watching?!

"Teacher!"

Xue Qinghe looked anxiously at Ning Fengzhi.

"I was wrong. Saving him comes first!"

Ning Fengzhi frowned deeply and spread open his right hand. The radiant Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda appeared in his palm as he prepared to enhance Chi Xiu.

But it was too late. The surging Soul Power had already swept before Chi Xiu, sending his academy uniform whipping wildly behind him.

After the turbulence subsided, silence fell.

The entire first-floor hall was so quiet that a pin drop could be heard.

Chi Xiu's academy uniform had been shredded to tatters, exposing the skin beneath. Yet a faint five-colored glow covered his body—the aura emitted by the Meteorite Stone fused with his body.

Chi Xiu slowly lowered the hand shielding his eyes and looked at the old man opposite him, his expression puzzled.

Does this old bastard have some problem with me?

But everyone present was focused on something entirely different. They stared dumbfoundedly at Chi Xiu's feet. The starting line was still behind his heels...

He had not moved from his original spot!

Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi had nearly rushed into the center of the field just moments ago. Now, the two stood frozen where they were, their faces filled with astonishment as they stared blankly at the spot beneath Chi Xiu's feet.

He... he wasn't injured...

Never mind that he was unharmed—what the hell was this about him not moving at all?!

To be safe, Ning Fengzhi came before Chi Xiu and carefully examined him from head to toe. "Are you all right? Are you injured?"

Chi Xiu shook his head. "No, but my clothes couldn't withstand the pressure. They got torn apart."

When he sensed the offensive force coming at him, the Meteorite Stone directly activated its protective ability, breaking down the attacking force into nothing.

After seeing that Chi Xiu was unharmed, Xue Qinghe could not help letting out a breath of relief. Her expression quickly turned cold as she looked toward the burly old man at the other end, a fierce glint appearing in her eyes.

He actually dared to pull something underhanded right before her eyes. He truly had a death wish!

"You're dismissed. If you have any objections, you may raise them with the academy's upper management."

The burly old man looked over with a complicated expression, but he knew he was in the wrong and could not say anything at that moment.

Upon hearing this, the elderly woman surnamed Tong walked toward Xue Qinghe and lowered her voice. "Crown Prince, he is one of the academy's education committee members. He must have acted out of consideration for the academy's students. Perhaps his methods... lacked some thought, but dismissing him requires a vote at a meeting of the academy's education committee."

Xue Qinghe snorted coldly, giving no face whatsoever. "If you have objections, raise them with upper management. Whether a meeting is needed has nothing to do with me. I only need to see him dismissed. After this, I will have a proper discussion with Father Emperor about rectifying the academy's upper management."

Spirit Hall had finally discovered such a genius Soul Master, and if she were not wearing this disguise, Qian Renxue would never have spoken so politely. She could not tolerate even a single grain of sand in her eyes.

(End of Chapter)