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Finally, it was Tang Wulin's turn to test his strength.

Tang Wulin stood before the machine, his fists unconsciously clenching as his bones crackled throughout his body. Then—

Bang! Left hand: 1,142 kilograms!

Bang! Right hand: 1,356 kilograms!

Zhang Yangzi and Xie Xie's expressions froze instantly. Although Wang Jinxi had been mentally prepared, he still felt a sense of disappointment when he saw that Tang Wulin's strength was actually twice his own.

Wu Zhangkong did not let Tang Wulin return to the group. Instead, he continued, "Add the Golden Scales to your right hand and test it again."

"Alright!" Tang Wulin was highly interested. He raised his right arm, and a faint golden glow lit up. A layer of fine, diamond-shaped golden scales swiftly covered his entire arm, while the bloodline aura unique to the Gold Dragon King swept outward. Wang Jinxi's expression changed. Yet this time, he did not feel the intense trembling or urge to submit that he had felt during their previous match. Tang Wulin's aura no longer seemed to suppress him, which left him puzzled and frustrated.

No one answered Wang Jinxi's doubts, as Tang Wulin had already completed the test once more.

Boom— 2,700 kilograms! Zhang Yangzi and Xie Xie were both numb by now. Was Tang Wulin really human? Was he sure he wasn't a humanoid soul beast? Delivering over two thousand kilograms of force with one arm—who wouldn't be dumbfounded by that?

Jing Shaoyu also sighed inwardly. The Gold Dragon King Bloodline's strength really was useful!

Tang Wulin grew excited when he saw his strength data. His blood boiled, and his confidence surged.

"Test the dragon claw as well." Wu Zhangkong remained expressionless.

"Sure!" Tang Wulin was eager to try. He had just raised his right arm when he lowered it again. Somewhat hesitant, he asked, "Teacher Wu, if I break this machine, I'll have to compensate for it, right?"

Wu Zhangkong frowned slightly. "No. This machine can withstand five thousand kilograms of force. Even if it really breaks, you won't need to compensate for it."

"Then there's no problem!"

Tang Wulin's eyes turned into golden vertical pupils, and a faintly fierce aura emanated from his body. Wang Jinxi's face changed in alarm. He could clearly feel that, under the influence of this aura, he would not be able to display even half of his strength! This was only from feeling it from the side. If he faced Tang Wulin directly, the situation would likely be even worse! Tang Wulin's palm broadened, his joints becoming thick and sturdy as the dragon claw emerged. The dazzling golden dragon claw was covered in even finer scales, its three-inch talons smooth as mirrors and gleaming with a sharp, cold light.

Boom—

Crack!

A number flashed past, and then a hole was blasted through the part of the machine Tang Wulin had struck. Metal fragments flew everywhere, leaving everyone dumbstruck.

Even Wu Zhangkong, who was always cold and detached, could not stop his throat from bobbing. He had seen the number that flashed across the machine: 3,998 kilograms! "Um, Teacher Wu, did that exceed the limit?" Zhang Yangzi swallowed and asked with a shocked expression.

"No," Wu Zhangkong said flatly.

"I think it was probably the special effect attached to Tang Wulin's dragon claw that damaged the machine," Jing Shaoyu said. He had also noticed the number that had flashed across the display, and his understanding of the Gold Dragon King Bloodline's power deepened once again.

"Mhm, that's right!" Tang Wulin looked at Jing Shaoyu in surprise. He had not expected Jing Shaoyu to be so perceptive that he immediately saw the special effect attached to his Gold Dragon Claw. He explained, "My Gold Dragon Claw has a shattering effect."

Only then did Zhang Yangzi calm down slightly. Wang Jinxi had gone completely silent by now, appearing exceptionally subdued. Only his faintly trembling hands revealed how unsettled he truly was.

"Hehe, Teacher Wu, can you tell us how powerful Wulin's strike was?" Xie Xie asked Wu Zhangkong with a grin.

However, Wu Zhangkong merely glanced at him before saying, "Next, we'll test reaction speed."

Reaction speed was closely related to Mental Power, so Jing Shaoyu and Gu Yue, who had the highest Mental Power, undoubtedly took first and second place. Xie Xie came in third.

In the subsequent series of tests, Jing Shaoyu and Gu Yue also claimed the top two spots, including the final Soul Power test.

In terms of Soul Power, Jing Shaoyu firmly held first place with level 28 Soul Power. He was followed by Gu Yue at level 24, Xu Xiaoyan at level 23, Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi at level 22, Xie Xie at level 21, and Tang Wulin at level 13.

After the tests ended, Wu Zhangkong said in an even tone, "The testing ends here. Today's tests were mainly focused on physical abilities, which do not represent everything. Martial souls are equally important to Soul Masters, so some of you need not feel discouraged. Starting tomorrow, we will conduct practical combat training. That's all. Dismissed. Oh, Jing Shaoyu, come with me."

Wu Zhangkong left without looking back.

Hearing Wu Zhangkong's words, Zhang Yangzi and Xie Xie, who had suffered repeated blows during this test, could not help but pull themselves together. Teacher Wu was right—physical ability did not represent everything. Martial souls were also important. They were both full of confidence in their respective martial souls.

After whispering something into Xu Xiaoyan's ear, Jing Shaoyu hurriedly caught up to Wu Zhangkong. He was rather curious about why Wu Zhangkong had called for him alone.

Wu Zhangkong's office.

"Sit." Wu Zhangkong pointed at the sofa and spoke to Jing Shaoyu.

"Thank you, Teacher Wu." Jing Shaoyu sat down.

"Would it be convenient for you to tell me what your soul skills are?" Wu Zhangkong asked in a calm tone, though there was a trace of curiosity in his eyes.

"Of course." Jing Shaoyu nodded. As a Healer Soul Master, the effects of his soul skills were not like those of combat-type Soul Masters, which concerned personal combat strength. On the contrary, the more people who knew the effects of a Healer Soul Master's soul skills, the more potential benefits they could bring. He answered, "My First Soul Skill is called Light of Origin. It is single-target healing and can heal all nonfatal external injuries. My Second Soul Skill is called Wave of Origin. It is a group healing skill. Besides healing external injuries like the First Soul Skill, it can also cure illnesses."

"Single-target healing and group healing..." Wu Zhangkong pondered for a moment before asking, "Nonfatal external injuries? Does that include reattaching severed fingers?"

"It does, but the consumption is greater." Jing Shaoyu nodded and added, "If the original severed limb is available, then the Soul Power consumption will be relatively lower."

"Hm?!" Wu Zhangkong froze before understanding what Jing Shaoyu meant. "When you say greater consumption, do you mean regrowing a new limb rather than reattaching the original limb to the severed area?"

"Yes." Jing Shaoyu nodded calmly.

A wave of shock rose in Wu Zhangkong's heart. With such powerful healing ability, if Jing Shaoyu could grow stronger, wouldn't he be comparable to that Your Excellency from the Sea God Pavilion? He might even be stronger than that Your Excellency, considering that person did not possess Jing Shaoyu's diverse combat abilities.

"The plants and water waves you summoned during the match that day were...?" Wu Zhangkong proceeded to ask his second question of concern.

"They are innate abilities that come with my martial soul," Jing Shaoyu answered.

"Alright, I understand." The curiosity in Wu Zhangkong's eyes deepened, and he became even more interested in Jing Shaoyu's martial soul. "You may go back now."

"Alright, goodbye, Teacher Wu." Jing Shaoyu stood up, preparing to leave.

"Wait." Wu Zhangkong suddenly stopped him. "How is your relationship with Gu Yue?"

"We should count as friends, I suppose." Jing Shaoyu's expression turned strange.

"That's good." Wu Zhangkong nodded upon hearing this and said, "Her personality is aloof. She seems unwilling to communicate or cooperate with others, which is not a good thing for your team. As the leader of this team, I hope you can properly handle the coordination between Gu Yue and the group."

Jing Shaoyu froze for a moment, then replied, "Alright, Teacher Wu. I will."

Wu Zhangkong said no more. He waved a hand and dismissed Jing Shaoyu.

After leaving Wu Zhangkong's office, Jing Shaoyu was not surprised by his final words. Given the strength and talent Jing Shaoyu had displayed, if he could not become Zero Class's Class Monitor, then no one else was qualified for the position.

Although Wu Zhangkong liked Tang Wulin very much, he was not blindly biased. He would not appoint a Class Monitor or team captain based on personal preferences. Besides, he also thought highly of and appreciated Jing Shaoyu. A young genius with a clean background and outstanding talent—if he could enter Shrek Academy, he might very well become one of Shrek Academy's future leading figures! Wu Zhangkong had once made a grave mistake. If he could nurture a leading figure for Shrek Academy, it would count as the greatest amends he could make.

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