Immovable Wisdom King

Qian Yuling took the white crystal ball Zhu Zhuqing handed her and, without hesitation, poured her Soul Power into it.

In an instant, the white crystal ball exploded into a pile of fragments that scattered across the ground. Qian Yuling shrugged helplessly, looking completely innocent.

Other than Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing, everyone else stared in shock. Qian Yuling, who was clearly younger than them, actually possessed Soul Power above level thirty.

The teacher froze for a moment, then laughed. "Good, very good! Five little monsters this year—I can finally get a raise. Xiao Bai, take them straight to the fourth test."

Dai Mubai nodded and said to Qian Yuling and the others, "Let's go."

The group followed Dai Mubai deeper into the academy. Tang San, Xiao Wu, and the White-Skirted Girl walked side by side, while Qian Yuling and Zhu Zhuqing followed at the very back.

Of the five candidates, only Tang San was fairly familiar with Dai Mubai. As they walked, he asked, "Brother Dai, are there only four rounds in the entrance exam?"

Dai Mubai nodded and began explaining the contents of the examination.

Meanwhile, Qian Yuling and Zhu Zhuqing began whispering to each other, paying no attention to Tang San and the others' conversation.

"Zhuqing, I think the fourth test should be actual combat. The opponent should be an older student," Qian Yuling voiced her thoughts.

Zhu Zhuqing shook her head. "I don't think so. There shouldn't be any Soul Ancestor-level students in the academy, so it probably won't be a fight against older students."

Qian Yuling said, "My test probably won't be against older students. I just don't know whether Shrek Academy's test will be individual combat or team combat."

Zhu Zhuqing pondered for a while. "I'm not sure either. We'll find out soon enough. By the way, Yu Ling, I'm an Agility Attack System Soul Master. You told me about your fight with Xiao Wu at the Rose Hotel before. From the way you described it, you should be an Agility Attack System Soul Master too, right?"

Qian Yuling smiled and shook her head. "You guessed wrong."

Zhu Zhuqing asked in confusion, "If you're not an Agility Attack System Soul Master, how could you be so fast? Are you an Assault System Soul Master? That doesn't seem right either. Your spirit is a staff—no matter how I look at it, it doesn't seem suited for the Assault System."

Qian Yuling nodded at that. "Of course I'm not in the Assault System. What, am I supposed to use my spirit staff to bash people over the head?"

Zhu Zhuqing was nearly going crazy. "Then what kind of Soul Master are you?"

Qian Yuling said mysteriously, "I'm a Special System Soul Master."

"Special System?" Zhu Zhuqing did not understand.

"Haha, I'm done teasing you. I'm a Summon System Soul Master. My main method of fighting is summoning Baby to fight for me. As for my speed, that comes from my physical strength and combat techniques." Qian Yuling stopped teasing Zhu Zhuqing and told her directly.

Zhu Zhuqing supported her right elbow with her left hand and rested her chin on her right hand as she thought. "I've never heard of a Summon System Soul Master, but I think I'll get to see it soon enough."

Qian Yuling responded to Zhu Zhuqing with a smile.

Up ahead, Dai Mubai chatted away with Tang San, Xiao Wu, and the White-Skirted Girl for quite some time, while Zhu Zhuqing and Qian Yuling whispered among themselves in the back. Time passed quickly, and before they knew it, they had arrived at the fourth test site.

The fourth test site was an open clearing. It was much smaller than the second test area, only around two hundred square meters. A middle-aged man who looked to be in his fifties was dozing in a chair.

"Teacher Zhao, I've brought people for the fourth test."

"Hmm? Candidates have made it to the fourth test this year? And there are five of them?" The middle-aged man opened his bleary eyes and looked at Tang San and the others in surprise, as if this were something unbelievable.

Dai Mubai continued, "Not only have all five of them reached the fourth test, they were also exempted from the second and third tests."

Teacher Zhao's eyes lit up as he rose from his chair. He was not tall and looked ordinary, but his body appeared exceptionally sturdy.

"All five are above level twenty-five. Not bad, not bad. Looks like there are quite a few little monsters this year. I'm the final test. Pass my trial, and you'll become members of Shrek Academy. But my test won't be so easy. Practical combat experience is something every Soul Master must possess, and that's what I'll be testing."

"My name is Zhao Wuji. Since all five of you passed the second and third tests without being tested, I'll personally have some fun with you. I'll give you one incense stick's worth of time to get to know one another and discuss your strategy. Once the incense burns out, the test begins. The test is for the five of you to join forces and withstand my attacks for One Incense Stick. As long as even one of you lasts until the end, you'll all pass. I hope you understand—don't try to be clever. No one can escape this area through speed. At the same time, I can tell you this: none of you can block my attacks alone. Coordinating and working together is your only chance of success."

Hearing Zhao Wuji's words, Qian Yuling thought it over and decided to trust her Jieyi Gong.

"Teacher Zhao, isn't that a bit inappropriate?" Dai Mubai hesitated.

Zhao Wuji glared at him. "What's inappropriate about it? The dean isn't here, so I'm in charge. If I say it's fine, then it's fine. All right, I'm lighting the incense. You don't have much time, so prepare yourselves. Xiao Bai, you can also tell them about my abilities and characteristics so they can be somewhat prepared."

After saying that, no one knew where he pulled out an incense stick from. With a pinch of his fingers, he lit its tip directly. In the blink of an eye, the incense had been inserted into the ground without the slightest tremble.

After finishing, Zhao Wuji returned to his chair, closed his eyes, and continued sleeping.

Tang San and the other four did not feel that Teacher Zhao's proposed test was anything particularly unusual. Qian Yuling was even a little excited. Dai Mubai, on the other hand, wore a grave expression as he said to the five of them, "Come closer."

The five gathered around Dai Mubai.

With a serious expression, Dai Mubai said, "I can't help you this time. I never expected Teacher Zhao to personally make a move. Teacher Zhao is a level seventy-six Soul Saint."

No one spoke, because Dai Mubai's expression was extremely solemn. Besides, they had just learned that Zhao Wuji was a Soul Saint.

Dai Mubai smiled bitterly. "Originally, Teacher Zhao was only supposed to supervise the fourth test. Your opponent should have been me. As long as you could last One Incense Stick against me, you would pass. But who knew what got into him today? He actually wants to do it himself."

After saying that, Dai Mubai looked toward Qian Yuling. He suddenly remembered that Qian Yuling seemed to be a Soul Ancestor even stronger than himself. If he had been the one testing them, forget about making her last One Incense Stick—he might have been the one struggling to last that long. The thought sent a chill down Dai Mubai's spine. Good thing Teacher Zhao stepped in himself. Otherwise, I would have embarrassed myself. Little San and the others still don't know Yu Ling is a Soul Ancestor. They only know her Soul Power is above level thirty.

"Teacher Zhao's spirit is the Great Strength Vajra Bear, a powerful Beast Spirit. His entire body has no weaknesses, and his defense is terrifying. Even Soul Masters at the same level as him would find it difficult to break through his defense and injure him. Although speed isn't Teacher Zhao's specialty, the gap in Soul Power between you and him is simply too great. You won't be faster than him in that regard either. Teacher Zhao's greatest strengths are his offensive power and defense. At the academy, he has the nickname Immovable Wisdom King. Forget the five of you—even if I joined you, we might not be able to withstand One Incense Stick of his attacks. All I can hope is that Teacher Zhao won't be too serious when he attacks you."

Speed? After absorbing the Corpse Dragon's spirit ring and learning the Jieyi Gong Kirin had taught her, Qian Yuling had tremendous confidence in her own speed. Even a massive difference in Soul Power would not change her advantage in speed. Besides, Jieyi Gong was merely one of her combat techniques—her true profession was that of a Summoner. Even if she was weaker than Zhao Wuji, she believed she could still easily last One Incense Stick using Jieyi Gong. She was growing more and more eager for a battle with Zhao Wuji, this Soul Saint.