A Mediocre Talent Dare Not Cause Trouble

Ye Zhiqiang lowered his posture because he harbored deep apprehension.

After all, this wasn't just one person, but a group of geniuses! Who would believe that such a group of geniuses could be cultivated without the backing of a major power?

"We are from Shrek Academy!"

Ma Hongjun couldn't help but chuckle, his gaze shamelessly sweeping over the only female student from Blue Sunshine Academy. To his dismay, the girl seemed more interested in Dai Mubai and Zhao Xuan, who stood at the front.

"Shrek Academy?"

Ye Zhiqiang was taken aback, his heart filled with a complex mix of emotions. He had initially thought these young men and women were disciples of an unparalleled sect, only to discover they were also cultivated by an academy.

However...

"Shrek Academy? Never heard of it."

Ye Zhiqiang racked his brain but couldn't recall any advanced Soul Master Academy named Shrek. He'd even considered all the renowned academies in Heaven Dou, Star Luo, and other duchies.

No matter how hard he tried, he would never have guessed that Shrek Academy was merely an intermediate Soul Master Academy, unknown and so dilapidated that it had to rent ordinary villages as its campus.

"That's because you're ignorant!" Dai Mubai snorted coldly.

Ye Zhiqiang's expression turned grim. This group of youths was arrogant and had already embarrassed Blue Sunshine Academy. He hadn't expected them to show no restraint even after he stepped forward.

"Do you really think Blue Sunshine is easy to bully?!"

A sharp glint suddenly flashed in Ye Zhiqiang's eyes, and his entire aura surged, forcing back the Shrek members, except for Zhao Xuan who remained seated.

"Mysterious Turtle, Possess!"

Ye Zhiqiang roared, retracting his limbs simultaneously. Then, a brilliant light flashed on his back as a dark, lustrous carapace suddenly bulged. Simultaneously, five dazzling Soul Rings—white, yellow, yellow, purple, purple—rose from beneath his feet.

"Soul King!" a diner exclaimed. Some quick-witted individuals began to retreat. This was a powerhouse of the fifth-tier title, a formidable figure even on the continent.

Dai Mubai's gaze sharpened. He exchanged glances with Tang San and Zhao Xuan. Tang San looked at Zhao Xuan, his hand subtly touching Twenty-Four Moonlit Bridges Night.

After summoning his Soul Rings, Ye Zhiqiang seemed to gain confidence. He spoke eloquently, "You children are still young and ignorant. Don't speak carelessly in the future. Have your academy's teachers come out."

Zhao Xuan suddenly laughed, "Just a mere Soul King, we've seen plenty of Soul Emperors and Soul Sages. What are you trying to show off for! You old turtle!"

Ye Zhiqiang's eyes narrowed, and he looked at Zhao Xuan hesitantly, unsure if his words were true.

"Soul Emperor, Soul Sage? Are they kidding?" Some diners whispered amongst themselves.

"Shh, keep it down, don't get yourself into trouble," his companion quickly covered his mouth.

Ye Zhiqiang's heart pounded with uncertainty, but he had already stepped forward and revealed his Martial Soul. If he backed down now, he would completely disgrace Blue Sunshine.

"Stop looking! Our teacher isn't here. Old turtle, I'll play with you."

Zhao Xuan glanced at Ye Zhiqiang's furtive glances and knew what he was thinking. He sneered, his eyes burning with excitement as he looked at Ye Zhiqiang. This was a rare opponent!

"Brat! You don't know what's good for you!"

Being called an old turtle repeatedly by Zhao Xuan, Ye Zhiqiang's anger flared up like wildfire. When rage clouds reason, no one considers the consequences.

The hotel owner, drawn out by the commotion, looked at the tense atmosphere and felt like crying without tears.

"Kid, let me educate you on behalf of your teachers." Ye Zhiqiang, fuming, swung his palm, as large as a cattail leaf, towards Zhao Xuan.

Zhao Xuan smiled disdainfully and, with lightning speed, reached out and caught Ye Zhiqiang's hand.

"Crack!"

Ye Zhiqiang felt as if his hand was caught in a vice weighing ten thousand pounds, rendering him unable to move even an inch.

"How is this possible?"

Ye Zhiqiang's anger was doused by a bucket of cold water. He looked at the relaxed Zhao Xuan in horror. Although he was only a defense-type Soul Master, the power of his sturdy Mysterious Turtle Martial Soul was immense. How could he be captured with one hand by a mere Soul Elder?

Apart from the Shrek contingent, the other diners were also dumbfounded. A Soul King was captured by a Soul Elder.

Zhao Xuan applied a slight force to his hand, and Ye Zhiqiang tumbled backward.

"Hurry up and use your Soul Skills, or you'll lose even faster!"

The Shrek members watched Zhao Xuan show off with calm expressions, showing no surprise. After all, this was the formidable individual who could send Zhao Wuji flying with a single slap.

Ning Rongrong relaxed her grip, looking somewhat disappointed at the relaxed Zhao Xuan. She had wanted to assist him just now but hadn't had the chance.

Ye Zhiqiang tumbled in the air before steadying himself and landing firmly. His gaze fixed on Zhao Xuan, he made no further move.

At this moment, the hotel owner gritted his teeth and rushed out, "Esteemed sirs, this establishment is small and cramped. Could you perhaps take your fight outside?"

Zhao Xuan heard this, glanced around, and scratched his head awkwardly, "Xiao San, help me compensate the owner for any damages."

Then he turned to Ye Zhiqiang, "Old turtle, dare to fight outside?"

"Why wouldn't I dare?!" Ye Zhiqiang's face was ashen. If he were truly suppressed by a half-grown youngster, he would feel utterly humiliated.

Upon reaching the outside, the space became much wider. Many people who had come to watch, no longer fearing injury, gathered at a distance, observing with interest.

After Ye Zhiqiang took his stance, he immediately unleashed his first and second Soul Skills: Mysterious Turtle Bodyguard and Mysterious Water Ice Seal.

Mysterious Water Ice Seal released a chilling aura capable of freezing bodily fluids and slowing movement.

However, this was ineffective against Zhao Xuan. His Blood Essence was exceptionally vigorous. Perhaps a Level 70 Soul Sage wielding this skill would make him wary, but a Level 50 Soul King was inconsequential.

Without even making an extra move, the blood flowing through his veins dispersed the chilling energy.

But at the same time, two sharp shouts came from behind him.

"Spring Water Gushes Forth!"

"Seven Treasures Produce Glazed Tile, First: Strength! Second: Speed!"

A clear light and two rainbow beams landed on Zhao Xuan's body one after another, and Zhao Xuan felt refreshed.

He was a little surprised. Hermione was one thing, but why did that spoiled young lady also provide support?

Hermione also looked at Ning Rongrong beside her in surprise, her eyes filled with vigilance. But Ning Rongrong seemed oblivious. She pursed her lips, recalling Oscar's whisper as they came out: "If you want to be recognized, prove with your actions that you belong to Shrek."

"Seven Treasures Glazed Tile?"

Ye Zhi Qiu, facing Zhao Xuan, his expression changed again. There was actually a disciple from this sect? As Soul Masters, no one didn't know the fame of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but why would they let their clan members study at outside academies?

"Old turtle, stop thinking nonsense and hurry up."

Zhao Xuan looked at Ye Zhi Qiu impatiently. If he hadn't wanted to see more of the world's magnificent and profound Soul Skills to broaden his horizons, he would have already punched the old turtle to death.

Ye Zhi Qiu's face darkened, and then he activated his fourth Soul Skill. His fourth Soul Skill was a thousand-year Soul Skill that granted him the ability to control rain.

Suddenly, countless crystalline raindrops condensed around Zhao Xuan, hanging high above him at a height of one foot.

"Fall!"

Ye Zhi Qiu shouted fiercely, and the raindrops instantly transformed into rain lines and fell. Zhao Xuan's third Soul Ring flashed, and his body instantly disappeared from its original spot.

The raindrops seemed to possess immense weight, hitting the ground with loud thuds. Fist-sized craters appeared one after another.

Zhao Xuan's clone attempted to block one, only to feel that each raindrop was like an armor-piercing bullet. His clone was instantly torn to shreds.

"Not bad."

Zhao Xuan's voice sounded behind Ye Zhi Qiu, making him shiver.

"Bang!"

A punch fiercely slammed towards the turtle shell on Ye Zhi Qiu's back. As it neared his back, a thin light screen suddenly appeared to block it. It was Ye Zhi Qiu's yet-to-be-triggered first Soul Skill, Mysterious Turtle Bodyguard.

The two forces stalemated for a few breaths before the light screen shattered. Ye Zhi Qiu's body was instantly sent flying backward. At the same time, his third Soul Ring lit up, and he turned to spit a black cold current at Zhao Xuan.

Third Soul Skill, Mysterious Water Surge!

Zhao Xuan remained unmoved. The moment the black cold current touched Zhao Xuan's body, a layer of white frost instantly formed, but it was quickly dispelled by a clear light.

Hermione's first Soul Skill, Spring Water Gushes Forth, was too easy to deal with such negative status effects.

Meanwhile, Ye Zhi Qiu, who had been sent flying, crashed to the ground with a "bang." The powerful impact made him unable to resist spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood, causing the youths from Blue Sunshine Academy to panic.

Not only the onlookers but even the Shrek group was dumbfounded. A level 50 Soul King was defeated by a level 30-something Soul Elder?

Zhao Xuan clapped his hands and glanced at Ye Zhi Qiu lying on the ground: "Boring."

Just then, a lazy voice suddenly sounded: "It's late at night, what are you guys doing without sleeping?"

Following the sound, a short, burly middle-aged man pushed through the crowd and walked in. Those he pushed aside tried to resist, but none could fight back.

"Nothing much, just some exercise," Zhao Xuan said, stretching. This level of exertion was about the same for him.

Zhao Wuji glanced at Ye Zhi Qiu lying on the ground. Oh, from Blue Sunshine Academy, then so be it.

"Everyone go back and sleep!"

With a wave of his hand, Zhao Wuji herded the young boys and girls from Shrek Academy back to the hotel. They had to go to the Star Dou Great Forest tomorrow, so where did all this energy come from?

"Wait a moment!" Suddenly, Ye Zhi Qiu's gloomy voice came from behind.

The Shrek group stopped in their tracks, and the departing audience also turned back. Was there more to come?

Ye Zhi Qiu, looking disheveled and supported by several youths from Blue Sunshine Academy, said coldly, "You're the teacher from that Shrek Academy, right? These students from your academy just insulted our Blue Sunshine Academy. Don't you owe us an explanation?"

Zhao Wuji's eyes widened, Zhao Xuan's eyes widened, the Shrek Academy group's eyes widened, and even the audience who hadn't left widened their eyes.

An explanation? What explanation do you want? Don't you know that in the world of Soul Masters, strength is reason? What gave you the courage to be swept away by a level 30-something Soul Elder when you're a Soul King?

Zhao Wuji chuckled, and the seven Soul Rings beneath him slowly rose.

Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black.

The seven Soul Rings, like seven dazzling gems, attracted everyone's attention. Those who heard Zhao Xuan's words gasped, You actually have a Soul Sage?

"What did you say you wanted just now?" Zhao Wuji asked, crossing his arms and raising an eyebrow.

Ye Zhi Qiu's gaze was blank, and he stammered, unable to speak. After a long while, he finally reacted. He gave the Shrek group a deep look, then shamefully walked away.