Lu Yuan, the Examiner

The fourth level is still that small square!

Zhao Wuji was sitting with his legs crossed, basking in the sun on a dilapidated little recliner.

"Teacher Zhao, I've brought people with me!" Lu Yuan said.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Wuji opened his eyes, saw Lu Yuan's figure, and a smile appeared on his face, "Young Yuan, it's you who brought people this year!"

Zhao Wuji was not tall, but rather burly, and standing there he truly exuded a commanding presence.

"It seems there are quite a few Little Monster this year!" Zhao Wuji said softly, looking at Zhu Zhuqing and the other three with a hint of surprise in his eyes. In all the years of recruiting students, this was the first time that four people had come to the fourth level at the same time.

"Yes, Teacher Zhao, they were all exempted from the second and third stages!" Lu Yuan said softly.

"Oh?" Zhao Wuji exclaimed in surprise, a hint of astonishment on his face. It seemed that these Little Monsters were quite talented.

"Teacher Zhao, how will the fourth assessment be conducted this year? Will you be participating in it personally?" Lu Yuan asked.

Zhao Wuji waved his hand and said, "Forget it, I'm too lazy to move. It's rare for me to bask in the sun. You can do it. Anyway, you're definitely strong enough!"

"Me? That's fine too!" Lu Yuan nodded, turned to face the four of them, and said, "Since Teacher Zhao has said so, then as long as the four of you can withstand me for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, you will have passed this final test."

"Wow, Lu Yuan, you're really underestimating us! Four people trying to hold up an incense stick? I bet you can only hold up an incense stick against the four of us!" Xiao Wu immediately retorted after hearing Lu Yuan's words.

Lu Yuan ignored her, merely glancing at her indifferently, and said, "These are the rules. You'd better discuss your tactics first, or you'll suffer a crushing defeat. Don't blame me for not warning you!"

Hearing Lu Yuan's words, Xiao Wu was somewhat unconvinced and immediately wanted to argue back. Just then, Zhao Wuji's voice rang out.

"What Yuan said is right. If you can really hold out against him for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, then you're really something. You'd better discuss your tactics, or you're bound to lose."

He and Lu Yuan have fought at least dozens of matches in the past year. Even if this kid Lu Yuan's strength is not as good as his, it is not far behind. Generally, it would be very difficult for Soul Sage of level 71 or 72 to beat him.

Dealing with these four Little Monster is a piece of cake. Hopefully, Yuan will hold back a bit and not actually eliminate them. These four Little Monsters all have pretty good talents.

Hearing Zhao Wuji say the same thing, Tang San's expression became somewhat serious. Putting aside the fact that Lu Yuan himself didn't seem like the type to boast, Zhao Wuji, as his teacher, certainly wouldn't lie. So, it seemed that Lu Yuan's strength must be beyond imagination.

He had fought Lu Yuan twice, and both times he was defeated miserably. When he was nine years old, Lu Yuan was already level 28. Now he was probably level 37 or 38. Thinking of this, Tang San's heart tightened slightly. He was always cautious. Lu Yuan was so strong when he was nine years old. So what about Lu Yuan now?

Tang San's mind raced.

"Since Lu Yuan has said so, let's introduce ourselves. My name is Tang San, my Martial Soul Blue Silver Grass, and I am a level 29 control-type Battle Spirit Grandmaster."

"Xiao Wu, Martial Soul: Soft Bone Rabbit, Level 29 Power Attack System Battle Spirit Grandmaster!" Xiao Wu's voice then rang out.

"Zhu Zhuqing, Martial Soul Nine Lives Heavenly Cat, Level 37 Agility-Attack Type Battle Spirit Lord!" Zhu Zhuqing took over the conversation, her voice calm.

"Level 37!" Xiao Wu exclaimed in surprise, her eyes filled with shock as she looked at Zhu Zhuqing. At the same age as her, Zhu Zhuqing's Soul Power had already broken through to level 37. How could this be?

"Level 37!" Tang San's heart was also filled with turbulent waves. He originally thought that Zhu Zhuqing should be at level 31 or 32, just breaking through to Soul Elder. He did not expect that she was actually at level 37. What kind of terrifying cultivation talent is this?

They're probably comparable to Lu Yuan!

Moreover, he seemed to have never heard of the Nine Lives Heavenly Cat Martial Soul before.

In fact, not only Tang San, but even Grandmaster didn't know about the Nine Lives Heavenly Cat Martial Soul. He learned about these things from the oldest ancient books treasured by the Spirit Hall. Back then, Grandmaster had no right to touch these things. All he could access were some unimportant information.

Ancient books like these are extremely precious. To see them, Lu Yuan had to go to the Angel Hall to find Qian Daoliu and, with the help of Golden Crocodile Douluo, he was able to see them. These are treasures unique to the Spirit Hall.

It is a truly unique copy in the outside world.

After saying that, Zhu Zhuqing fell silent. She had nothing to say to Tang San and the other strangers.

All eyes turned to Ning Rongrong!

Ning Rongrong was still somewhat dazed at this moment, still immersed in Lu Yuan's warm embrace.

Just now, she was furious to see Lu Yuan and Zhu Zhuqing being too intimate, so she kicked a stone. She missed and fell backward, but Lu Yuan caught her just in time.

The feeling of being held by Lu Yuan, and the strange aura emanating from Lu Yuan, made Ning Rongrong feel somewhat intoxicated.

"I won't give up!" Ning Rongrong said, clenching her little fists.

But as soon as she finished speaking, she noticed that Tang San and the other two were all looking at her.

"Why are you all staring at me like that?" Ning Rongrong felt a little uncomfortable being stared at by the three of them.

Seeing that Ning Rongrong seemed to know nothing, Tang San had no choice but to repeat what Lu Yuan had just said.

"What? He can hold up an incense stick?" Ning Rongrong asked, a look of surprise on her face.

"Why do you look like that? This shouldn't be difficult!" Xiao Wu asked doubtfully. After hearing Zhao Wuji's words, she no longer dared to say that it was already good enough that Lu Yuan could last for an incense stick's time against them. However, she was still unconvinced. There were four of them. Even if they couldn't beat Lu Yuan, lasting an incense stick's time shouldn't be difficult!

"Not difficult?" Ning Rongrong shook her head slightly and said, "Two years ago, he could easily defeat the combined forces of three Soul Ancestor and four Soul Elders. Let alone now, who knows how strong this guy has become. Do you think it's difficult or not?"

"How is this possible?" Upon hearing this, not only Xiao Wu but also Tang San were dumbfounded. Such a record was too terrifying, especially considering it was only two years ago. How terrifying must Lu Yuan be now?

This guy is the same age as me!

Tang San felt powerless. Ever since he was defeated by Lu Yuan twice, Lu Yuan had been the goal he had been trying to catch up with. But now he found that this goal seemed to be pulling him further and further away. Was he going to be left far behind by Lu Yuan for the rest of his life?

No!

A strong sense of unwillingness suddenly welled up in Tang San's heart. He would never give up like this. He had to win this test today.