Hidden Mission: Sacrifice Zhao Wuji!

Zhu Zhuqing passed the first test without any suspense.

Led by Dai Mubai, the three of them entered Shrek Academy.

Shrek Academy's entrance examination actually consisted of four rounds, but all four of them were outstanding in every aspect.

Thus, they skipped the second and third rounds and came directly to the final test.

The four were Huo Feng, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing.

The final round tested practical combat experience. Some people had powerful Martial Souls and respectable Soul Power.

But they had grown up in noble families under the protection of their parents.

Even when hunting soul rings, they hired others to do the work and only delivered the final blow themselves.

Such people generally lacked real combat experience, and Shrek Academy would not accept them.

Led by Dai Mubai, they arrived at an open clearing.

The clearing was not very large, only about two hundred square meters.

A chair stood to one side, and a middle-aged man reclined on it with his eyes half-closed, dozing.

It was Zhao Wuji.

"Teacher Zhao, I've brought people for the fourth-round examination."

"There are actually four this year?"

Awakened by Dai Mubai's call, Zhao Wuji looked up, and his eyes immediately lit up.

In previous years, let alone four people, even one person making it to the fourth round was rare.

It seemed this year's new students were of quite high quality.

As Zhao Wuji looked over the four new students, Huo Feng was also observing him.

The man before him was covered in explosive muscles, with broad shoulders and a burly build.

Though he was not particularly tall, merely standing there gave off an immense sense of pressure.

So this was the Immovable Bright King, Zhao Wuji.

Ding!

Hidden mission triggered!

Sacrifice Zhao Wuji!

Mission reward: Soul Power Level increased by five!

Sacrifice Points increased by 1,000 points, with an additional 500 points, for a total increase of 1,500 points!

At that moment, the system's pleasant voice suddenly rang out in Huo Feng's mind.

"Hidden mission?"

Huo Feng thought for a moment and repeated the system's words in his mind.

Sacrifice Zhao Wuji. The reward for this hidden mission is pretty good. And I have to admit, the timing of this mission is perfect.

Zhao Wuji would soon be presiding over their practical combat examination.

Otherwise, he would never find such a good opportunity to perform a sacrifice.

"Pass my test, and you'll become members of Shrek Academy."

At that moment, Zhao Wuji spoke.

Smiling, he swept his gaze over Huo Feng and the others. He nodded in satisfaction before continuing, "My name is Zhao Wuji!"

"I'll give you one incense stick's worth of time to get to know each other. Once that incense burns out, the examination begins!"

"As for the content of this examination..."

At this point, Zhao Wuji's expression suddenly relaxed somewhat, and he revealed a very gentle smile before continuing, "The four of you will join forces to withstand my attacks for one incense stick's worth of time."

"Even if only one of you remains standing by the end, you will still be considered to have passed!"

With that, he took out an incense stick and lightly flicked it. The incense was immediately lit.

Whoosh—!

A sharp sound split the air.

In the next instant, the supposedly fragile incense stick was nailed firmly into the ground like a steel needle in Zhao Wuji's hand.

Upon hearing that Zhao Wuji would personally take action, Dai Mubai's face was full of disbelief.

He walked over to stand before Huo Feng and the others, deliberately lowering his voice.

"For this final examination, you can only pray for yourselves."

"Why do you say that?"

Ning Rongrong frowned upon hearing this.

From what Dai Mubai meant, their chances of passing were very low?

Zhu Zhuqing still wore that icy expression and did not ask a single question.

Huo Feng was the same, though his expression was much more normal.

Xiao Wu was curious. She looked at Ning Rongrong, then turned her gaze to Dai Mubai.

"Is Teacher Zhao Wuji very strong?"

Dai Mubai shrugged helplessly and let out a long breath before saying each word distinctly.

"Teacher Zhao Wuji is the academy's vice principal, a level seventy-six Beast Martial Soul Battle Soul Saint!"

"What?"

As soon as he said that, even Zhu Zhuqing, who had shown no reaction to anything before, had her pupils suddenly constrict.

A level seventy-six Battle Soul Saint? This is fucking ridiculous!

Seeing the four of them frozen in shock, Dai Mubai continued, "Teacher Zhao Wuji's Martial Soul is the Vajra Bear. Not only is his attack power extremely formidable, but his defense is practically without flaws..."

"However, he probably won't use his full strength against you. Good luck!"

With that, he turned and walked away.

Before leaving, Dai Mubai could not help but glance at Huo Feng a few more times.

For some reason, with Huo Feng around, he always felt that the four of them might actually have a chance to pass the examination.

"Xiao Wu. Beast Martial Soul: rabbit. Level twenty-nine Power Attack System Battle Soul Master."

Xiao Wu was the first to state her Martial Soul and level, making it easier for the four of them to coordinate later.

Ning Rongrong followed right after her. "Ning Rongrong. Attack-Type Martial Soul: Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Level twenty-six auxiliary Tool Soul Master."

Then Zhu Zhuqing spoke as well.

"Zhu Zhuqing. Beast Martial Soul: Hell Spirit Cat. Level twenty-seven Agility Attack System Battle Soul Master."

Finally, Huo Feng spoke calmly.

"Huo Feng. Attack-Type Martial Soul: Iron Sword. Level thirty-three Power Attack System Battle Soul Master!"

Level thirty-three?

Upon hearing Huo Feng's Soul Power Level, the other three all turned to look at him.

Even Xiao Wu had never known what Huo Feng's Soul Power Level was.

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing were even more surprised.

Especially Ning Rongrong. She had been raised as a genius of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect since childhood, yet at her age, her Soul Power was only level twenty-six.

But Huo Feng, who was about the same age as her, had actually reached level thirty-three!

Her impression of him changed instantly, and she secretly glanced at Huo Feng's face.

Not bad. He was kind of handsome, too.

After the brief surprise passed, Huo Feng began arranging their strategy.

After a short discussion, their roles were more or less decided.

Huo Feng and Xiao Wu would be the two fighters at the front.

Ning Rongrong would provide support from the rear.

Zhu Zhuqing would remain on the flank as an assassin, ready to launch sneak attacks at any time.

Huo Feng felt it was a pity. If they had another tank up front to absorb damage,

it would definitely make things much easier.

But time was short, and the task was urgent.

Being able to come up with a strategy on the spot was already not easy.

Besides, their opponent was a level seventy-six Beast Martial Soul Battle Soul Saint. This strategy would probably not be very useful anyway.

Of course, there was one more part of the plan Huo Feng had not mentioned.

That was to find an opportunity during the battle to sacrifice Zhao Wuji.

Once he succeeded, not only would he obtain the mission reward,

but their chances of passing the examination would also greatly increase.

"Have you finished discussing things?"

At that moment, Zhao Wuji's booming voice rang out.

The incense stick planted in the ground had just burned to its end.

The four exchanged glances, then nodded at the same time.

"Teacher, we're ready."

Huo Feng stepped forward and spoke on behalf of the four.

"Good, good, good!"

Zhao Wuji laughed loudly and rose to his feet.

He only took two steps forward, then pulled out another incense stick. Just as he was about to plant it in the ground, he suddenly caught sight of a figure flashing toward him from the corner of his eye.

Incredibly fast!

"Hmm?"

Zhao Wuji looked up and saw Huo Feng holding a deep-blue longsword. Without pausing in the slightest, he slashed at him.

The blade pointed straight at his head!