Firepower Fully Unleashed, Beat Down Zhao Wuji!

Just as Oscar sighed, thinking the deal had fallen through,

Tang Lan stepped forward.

He picked up a sausage and set down five Copper Soul Coins.

Under everyone's stunned gazes, he took a bite out of the sausage.

"Sizzle—"

It even burst with juice!

"Not bad," Tang Lan praised. "And it replenishes Soul Power and Physical Strength. Pretty good."

Seeing everyone's expressions, Tang Lan raised a brow.

"Other than the five of us newcomers, this school only has three old students."

"Whether it's Soul Master Competitions or forming teams for the Soul Arena in the future, we can't avoid Oscar, a support-type Soul Master."

"We'll have to eat it sooner or later. What's there to dislike?"

Those words

moved Oscar to tears!

"Brother! You're my brother!"

"Finally, someone understands me!"

"Wuwuwu—"

The host has gained Oscar's approval and seized a trace amount of Tang San's Luck!

Reward: "Soul Ring Age +50"!

Oh-ho?

He had only thought that a short pain was better than a long one, so he had come out to show off a little.

He had not expected an Unexpected Harvest.

Dai Mubai also showed admiration.

"Tang Lan, you really have broad vision!"

"Back then, I only dared to eat one after studying here for over a year."

This also confirmed Tang Lan's guess.

Xiao Wu listened to Tang Lan the most. Even though she was still angry, she gritted her teeth and stepped forward.

"Give me one too!"

What no one expected was

that Zhu Zhuqing was the second to follow.

Silently setting down her Copper Soul Coins, she picked up a sausage and swallowed it in one bite!

Tang Lan's brow twitched at the sight.

He had not expected Zhu Zhuqing to have this talent?

Once he took her down, he could develop it further.

Tang San had also prepared himself mentally, taking a sausage and starting to eat.

Only Ning Rongrong remained, her face full of disgust.

She showed no intention of stepping forward at all.

That independent streak made her stand out all the more.

Oscar had originally felt a bit of goodwill toward her—purely the kind born from seeing a pretty face.

But now?

He might have a bit of a bootlicking disposition, but before he had even begun, she was already disgusted by him.

Was he supposed to go over and lick her boots anyway?

He was not that much of a dog.

He immediately put away those little thoughts in his heart.

After bidding Oscar farewell,

they caused a bit of a commotion while passing through the Second Gate.

But once Xiao Wu displayed her three Soul Rings, everything came to an abrupt halt.

They passed the Third Gate and arrived directly at the Fourth Gate.

Seeing such a large group, Zhao Wuji happily walked over, sniffing around with his nose.

"Good!"

"One at level 26, two at level 27, and one at level 31."

"Hmm?"

Zhao Wuji stopped in front of Tang Lan.

"Y-You..."

He began doubting his own nose. How had it picked up...

"Teacher Zhao," Dai Mubai said helplessly, "I can't be the examiner for this gate. It has to be you."

For the Fourth Gate,

he was originally supposed to spar against the examinees.

But today's lineup was simply too luxurious!

Tang Lan alone was someone he could not defeat now.

Hearing this, Zhao Wuji nodded.

"It would be a little difficult for you to handle them."

"I'll give you an Incense Stick's Worth of Time to tell them about me."

"Then, if all of you can hold out under me for an Incense Stick's Worth of Time, you'll pass the assessment."

"Coordinating and working together is their only chance."

After saying that,

he tossed down a lit incense stick, then stood there with his arms folded, striking a pose.

Dai Mubai also walked over and briefly explained the situation.

He then told them a little about Zhao Wuji's illustrious exploits.

Immovable Bright King Zhao Wuji was a level 76 Assault-type Soul Saint. His Vajra Bear martial soul was flawless.

Back when he had been a Soul Emperor, he had fought his way out of an encirclement by sixteen Soul Emperors from Spirit Hall.

"In short, Teacher Zhao is very strong!"

"Discuss things carefully, work well together, and try to last a little longer against Teacher Zhao."

Dai Mubai stepped back half a pace, giving them space.

Everyone unconsciously looked toward Tang Lan.

"Dai Mubai chose not to be the examiner because of you, right?" Ning Rongrong asked directly. "You knew each other before?"

Dai Mubai turned his head away, his expression becoming somewhat unnatural.

Damn it!

His embarrassing history was about to be exposed.

"Yeah, we've fought before." Tang Lan laughed it off. "That's not important. Everyone, introduce yourselves first."

Dai Mubai breathed a sigh of relief.

He shot Tang Lan a grateful look. Good brother, you saved me some face!

"I'll go first." Tang Lan summoned his Life Spirit Blue Silver Emperor. "Tang Lan, twelve years old. My mutated martial soul is the Life Spirit Blue Silver Grass. Level 40 Control Soul Master."

Even Zhu Zhuqing, who had already known, could not help narrowing her eyes.

—You've got a mutated martial soul too?

And you're a Twin Martial Souls owner, so doesn't that mean your other one...

Ning Rongrong slowly formed a question mark in her mind.

What the hell?

Level 40?!

"Impossible!" she blurted out. "Even if Blue Silver Grass mutates, it couldn't possibly cultivate to level 40! A twelve-year-old level 40 at that!!!"

Tang Lan did not waste words. He released his three yellow, yellow, purple Soul Rings.

His vast Inner Force, far surpassing those of his level, surged forth!

"As the highest-level Control Soul Master here, I'll command this battle."

"Any objections?"

Tang San and Xiao Wu naturally nodded.

Zhu Zhuqing nodded without hesitation as well—she knew exactly how strong Tang Lan was.

Could Ning Rongrong object?

No matter who took command, it would not fall to a support-type Soul Master like her.

So she nodded too.

"Very good."

"Now, everyone, introduce yourselves."

Xiao Wu was the first to play along.

"Xiao Wu. Beast Spirit, Soft Bone Rabbit. Level 31 Agility Attack Soul Master!"

"Tang San. Blue Silver Grass martial soul. Level 27 Control Soul Master."

"Zhu Zhuqing. Beast Spirit, Hell Spirit Cat. Level 27 Agility Attack Soul Master."

After the three finished, they looked at Ning Rongrong.

Ning Rongrong had also recovered by then and gave Tang Lan a deep look.

"Ning Rongrong. My martial soul is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Level 26 Support Tool Soul Master. I can increase strength and speed by 30% each."

Xiao Wu and the others glanced at her sideways.

No wonder she had such a temper. She was the little Princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"I ran away too. Let's get through this first," Ning Rongrong said.

Tang Lan nodded.

He took the Python Revolver from Blue King and handed it to Xiao Wu.

"Xiao Wu, teach Rongrong how to use it."

—A rare chance for the seller to demonstrate. Can't let it pass by.

Xiao Wu understood the situation clearly.

With a huff,

she snatched the Python Revolver away and handed both it and her own to Ning Rongrong.

Zhu Zhuqing stepped forward instead.

"That move of yours... can you use it?"

When Tang Lan introduced himself, he had not mentioned his Twin Martial Souls.

So she only brought it up indirectly.

Tang Lan thought for a moment.

Zhao Wuji had seen much of the world. Even if the Thunder Flame Haotian Hammer had changed shape, using the Clear Sky Ultimate Art could still expose him.

But!

Tang Hao was nearby. There was a high chance he would go have a "heart-to-heart talk" with Zhao Wuji tonight.

There was no need to worry about the news leaking.

They would be fighting side by side in the future anyway, so there was no point hiding it now.

He might as well be more honest.

Most importantly,

he wanted to pass the assessment in one go and deny Tang San the chance to show off his hidden weapons.

So he

shook his head in refusal.

—This battle, he would go Full Power Unleashed!

"During battle, I can't spare the focus to guide you."

"Rather than simply boosting me, you should focus on fighting."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded and returned to her position.

When Ning Rongrong returned with a doubtful expression,

Tang Lan began arranging their tactics.

The five formed up,

with Tang Lan and Tang San at the front, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing covering the left and right, protecting Ning Rongrong in the rear.

Zhao Wuji opened his eyes.

"Oh? Time isn't up yet, and you're starting already?"

"Please enlighten us, Teacher Zhao." Tang Lan smiled. "If we offend you during the process, please forgive us."

"Hahahaha—" Zhao Wuji threw back his head and laughed. "Even if you little brat are level 40, what can you do to me? Come at me without holding back!"

Quite confident.

Hopefully, he would still be laughing so happily later.

Tang Lan raised a hand.

"Move!"