Zhao Wuji

As she spoke, Zhu Zhuqing led Qian Qiao away with a direct turn of her head, leaving Dai Mubai standing there alone in a daze.

"Brother..."

Xiao Wu tugged at Tang San's sleeve.

"Sigh..."

Although Tang San did not know what had happened between the three of them, he understood that stepping forward now would not lead to a good outcome.

Tang San also understood the complexity in Dai Mubai's heart at that moment, so he did not want to provoke him. He chose to proceed to the next test instead.

And further ahead, Tang San saw the person he least wanted to see.

"Over here, Tang San, Xiao Wu!"

Ryotaro greeted the two energetically.

Although Urataros had told Ryotaro to interact less with Xiao Wu and Tang San, Ryotaro had not taken it to heart.

After all, in Ryotaro's mind, Tang San and Xiao Wu had both come from Notting Academy, just like him. Naturally, it felt like meeting fellow townsfolk.

"Oh, Ryotaro. You got here so quickly."

"I just got up a little early."

Watching Xiao Wu and Ryotaro talk, they had the feeling of old classmates.

Tang San let out a long sigh of relief. After all, he did not want Xiao Wu to have too much contact with Ryotaro or form too close a relationship with him.

Tang San was already quite satisfied with their current relationship, since the way they interacted seemed perfectly ordinary to him.

And with Ryotaro around, they could gain a powerful teammate as well.

Tang San comforted himself like this.

But that was not what Tang San truly thought. Instead, he treated Ryotaro as though he were invisible.

After all, Ryotaro could not pose any threat to Tang San when it came to Xiao Wu, so Tang San was willing to relax a little.

He changed Ryotaro from a Path to Death into Schrödinger's Path to Death.

"I asked ahead of time. The next test seems to be an assessment by one of the academy's teachers."

Ryotaro shared the information he had gathered by arriving early with Tang San and Xiao Wu.

"One of the academy's teachers... I wonder what rank they are..."

Tang San pondered it as well. Even the old man handling admissions at the entrance had been a Soul Emperor.

Tang San felt that the examiner could not possibly be below a Soul Emperor, so they were very likely a Soul Saint.

Speaking of Soul Saints, Tang San was no stranger to them. His village, Holy Soul Village, had been named after producing a Soul Saint.

That showed just how formidable Soul Saints were.

Tang San looked around and discovered that aside from himself and Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing and Qian Qiao, there was only a pink-haired girl who looked like an Eldest Miss.

As for Ryotaro, Tang San chose to ignore him.

Just as Tang San was thinking about the examiner, a rough voice rang out.

"Oh? There are so many people taking the group assessment this year. Looks like Franky will be happy again."

A burly man with a crew cut appeared before the group.

"Let me introduce myself. I'm the examiner for your next test. My name is Zhao Wuji. As for my Soul Power..."

Zhao Wuji brought his fists together, unleashing his full aura.

It came crashing down like a violent storm, and the six of them were like sailboats tossed amid towering waves.

"A Soul Saint!"

Zhao Wuji unfurled seven Soul Rings, and the effect was immediate.

After all, in this era, Titled Douluo were the top figures of an empire, Soul Douluo were the top figures of the Lower Four Sects, and a Soul Saint was basically the top figure of the Baroque Kingdom.

"I'll reach that realm someday too!"

As Tang San looked at Zhao Wuji's seven Soul Rings, his eyes brimmed with a desire for power.

What Tang San did not notice, however, was that Xiao Wu beside him had become timid and shrinking after seeing Zhao Wuji's Soul Rings.

She began hiding behind Tang San, but he did not think much of it. He merely assumed that she was avoiding the impact generated by Zhao Wuji's Soul Power.

"No more nonsense. If you five can join forces and hold out under me for the time it takes an incense stick to burn, you pass!"

Zhao Wuji took out an incense stick and lit it, then casually used his Soul Power to flick it firmly into a tree.

"Alright, begin!"

Zhao Wuji glared, and a living, breathing bear seemed to stand vividly before them.

"I hope you won't disappoint me too much!"

Zhao Wuji narrowed his eyes and spoke viciously.

Of course, despite what he said, they would definitely be allowed to pass. Otherwise, Franky would never have arranged for Zhao Wuji to go easy on them.

"Seven Treasures: First, Power!"

Ning Rongrong was the first to act. After all, it was standard practice for support Soul Masters to buff the group in battle.

Everyone present felt their strength rise.

An Exquisite Pagoda appeared in Ning Rongrong's hand, seven stories tall in total.

"Seven Treasures: Second, Speed!"

Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu felt as though the wind was beneath their feet. Their current speed could easily surpass their usual maximum.

As for the third Soul Skill, Ning Rongrong had not yet reached level thirty and become a Soul Elder, so she could only provide two buffs.

But those two buffs alone already made everyone present feel invincible.

"The rest is up to you!"

Ning Rongrong said with a slight smile.

After all, support Soul Masters usually had to hide in the back after applying their buffs.

But this was an assessment, so Ning Rongrong knew Zhao Wuji would not target her directly. Instead, he would be testing their abilities.

So she did not need to worry about Agility Attack Type Soul Masters now. All she needed to do was continuously use Soul Power to maintain the buffs on the others.

Ning Rongrong was perfectly content with that. After all, she did not have to get herself all battered and dirty alongside the others. That was what Ning Rongrong liked most about being a support-type Soul Master.

"Very strong. I feel like I'm overflowing with power!"

Qian Qiao clenched his fist and found that his strength had increased by several degrees. He then looked toward Zhu Zhuqing.

"Mm!"

Zhu Zhuqing nodded. This was the understanding between the two of them.

Almost at the same moment, Zhu Zhuqing, Qian Qiao, Tang San, and Xiao Wu launched their attack.

"This time, it's my turn!"

Kintaros was eager for a fight. After all, battling strong opponents was Kintaros's greatest joy.

Ryotaro did not stop him. Zhao Wuji was definitely more than enough for Kintaros to fight.

Kintaros immediately pulled out his belt and transformed.

After transforming, Kintaros charged straight out.

After all, Zhao Wuji was testing their strength right now. There was no need for schemes or tricks—charging in headfirst was the right move!

Kintaros strode forward in great steps, leaving deep footprints where he stomped.

Naturally, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing were the first to reach Zhao Wuji.

Zhu Zhuqing was a standard Agility Attack Type Soul Master, so her task was to harass Zhao Wuji, deal as much damage as possible while keeping herself safe, or prevent Zhao Wuji from using Soul Skills to control them.

Xiao Wu, meanwhile, could be considered half an Agility Attack Type Soul Master. Her goal was not much different from Zhu Zhuqing's: both were there to coordinate with their boyfriends.

"Blue Silver Entanglement!"

Tang San directly used his first Soul Ring, having Blue Silver Grass coil around Zhao Wuji's feet to limit his movement.

Although Kintaros was the last to make his move, he did not arrive late at all. He charged right in.

The current arrangement was that Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu handled the harassment, Tang San provided control, and Kintaros held off Zhao Wuji.

As for Qian Qiao, he took out a briefcase.

"Get ready to receive it!"

Qian Qiao put on his belt, took out his phone, and pressed the three buttons.

5!5!5!

"Henshin!"