Three Versus Three: Two Rings Against Three Rings

More than three hundred groups of new students were set to challenge Jiang Qingtong's trio. At a rate of ten battles per day, it would take an entire month to complete them all.

Although this New Student Assessment had been stretched out considerably, it was still no small challenge for the trio. Fortunately, Zhuang Lao, a Healing Type Super Douluo, was there to restore their stamina. Otherwise, no matter how gifted they were, the three of them would not have been able to endure it.

After overwhelmingly crushing the first group of three, the challengers who came afterward seemed somewhat afraid. Whether in combat technique or teamwork, they were riddled with openings, and defeating them took little effort.

Zhuang Lao did not even get a chance to restore the trio's stamina or Soul Power. In every battle, Jiang Qingtong would take the initiative to control their opponents, after which Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao would move in to divide the battlefield and finish them off.

Their tactics were simple, but they remained effective.

The battles continued like this for several days. Although some people gradually figured out how the trio worked together, they could still only suffer defeat before Jiang Qingtong and the others' absolute strength.

But as time went on, the trio was studied more thoroughly, and Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao could both feel that their fights were becoming increasingly difficult.

That day, just after the trio eliminated another group, Wang Dong took a deep breath, wiped the thin sweat from her forehead, and said, "I'm exhausted! Three-Ring Soul Elders really aren't that easy to fight!"

Xiao Xiao's face was slightly pale as well, and she nodded in agreement with Wang Dong.

Jiang Qingtong came up from behind and patted their shoulders reassuringly. "You two have worked hard."

"At this point, I'd rather be a challenger and fight for a spot to pass the assessment! We may have been guaranteed admission, but this is seriously exhausting!" Wang Dong complained.

Of course, at this stage, there was no point in withdrawing.

"Mental-type Martial Souls really are great. You're the most relaxed one out of the three of us." Wang Dong looked at Jiang Qingtong with a sigh.

Other than using Soul Impact and Mental Storm, Jiang Qingtong merely kept Mental Detection Sharing active to direct Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao in battle. Compared to their dual consumption of stamina and Soul Power, what Jiang Qingtong consumed most was Spiritual Power.

After years of training with one soul and two bodies, her Spiritual Power had long become incredibly formidable. Among those her age, even exceptionally gifted mental-type Soul Masters might not possess Spiritual Power as strong as hers.

Zhuang Lao restored the three girls' Soul Power and stamina, then said, "Qingtong, Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao, keep it up! You three little ones have already become a legend of our academy."

"Being a legend is exhausting," Xiao Xiao sighed in complaint.

Although the assessment period was already more than halfway over, the Audience Stand was packed every day. Everyone wanted to see how long the trio could last, because from the looks of things, they had yet to use their full strength.

Jiang Qingtong had not even personally stepped forward to fight. She had remained in the rear, supporting Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao.

The students who had witnessed Jiang Qingtong fight Xu Sanshi knew very well that someone who could shatter Xu Sanshi's defense with a single punch possessed terrifying offensive power as well.

Zhuang Lao said with a chuckle, "This is also a test for the three of you. Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao, after this battle, there will be no question about your entry into the Inner Court."

"The Inner Court!"

Both Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao widened their eyes upon hearing Zhuang Lao's words.

Shrek Academy's Inner Court held immense appeal for youngsters like them. For those words alone, both Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao felt that no matter how tired they became, it would be worth it!

Soon, after a brief rest, the trio faced their next group of challengers.

Ning Tian, Xie Huanyue, and Dai Huabin.

A team composed of three Three-Ring Soul Elders.

"Ning Tian, Rank 31 Support Type Soul Elder. Martial Soul: Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."

"Xie Huanyue, Rank 32 Control-Type, Defense Type Battle Soul Elder. Martial Soul: Rubber Elephant."

"Dai Huabin, Rank 30 Power-Attack Type Battle Soul Master. Martial Soul: Evil Eye White Tiger."

"Three Three-Ring Soul Elders!" Xiao Xiao stared at the three before her in shock. Her face immediately fell as she said to Wang Dong and Jiang Qingtong beside her, "The academy didn't deliberately arrange this group, did it?"

Wang Dong shook her head. "No idea. Things are already hard enough for us. They can't be trying to make more trouble for us, can they? Maybe they really were just lucky enough to be grouped together."

Only Jiang Qingtong vaguely felt that, while the academy had not deliberately chosen three Soul Elders, it had intentionally or unintentionally facilitated this outcome.

Facing three opponents whose cultivation comprehensively surpassed theirs, and whose Martial Souls were all of high quality, it would be difficult to win through technique alone.

Then, if she wanted to win, she had only two choices: either use a Rank Nine Soul Tool to block their attacks, or reveal her Second Martial Soul. Of course, she could also admit defeat.

But it was unlikely that she would surrender. Jiang Qingtong might not be a good person, but she would not drag Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao down with her into defeat.

After both sides announced their names, Jiang Qingtong activated Mental Detection Sharing as usual and launched an attack on Ning Tian's group with Soul Impact. However, Ning Tian reacted quickly and immediately used the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's enhancement on herself.

At the same time, Xie Huanyue's body rapidly swelled, and his skin turned purple. He looked like a purple giant, and his mental Defensive Ability surged along with his body!

Other than having a slight effect on Dai Huabin, Jiang Qingtong's Soul Impact achieved nothing.

After so many Ring Tournaments, no matter how slow-witted the new students who had fought the trio were, they had all analyzed Jiang Qingtong's mental attack methods. Ning Tian, Xie Huanyue, and Dai Huabin had undoubtedly prepared for them long ago.

Seeing that Soul Impact was ineffective, Wang Dong immediately charged toward Ning Tian behind Dai Huabin and Xie Huanyue. Xiao Xiao also swiftly controlled the Three Lives Soul Calming Cauldron to fly out and block the two boys, preventing them from interfering with Wang Dong.

Xie Huanyue took a step forward and slammed directly into one of the Three Lives Soul Calming Cauldrons. A dull boom rang out, and he forcibly knocked the cauldron aside!

Xiao Xiao's pupils contracted, unable to hide her shock.

"So this is a Three-Ring Soul Elder?"

After knocking aside the Three Lives Soul Calming Cauldron, Xie Huanyue unleashed another soul skill and pounced toward Wang Dong.

Xiao Xiao immediately controlled another Three Lives Soul Calming Cauldron to fly over, but Ning Tian's enhancement had already landed on Xie Huanyue and Dai Huabin.

"Seven Treasures are Named: first, speed; second, dispel; third, strength!" Ning Tian activated three layers of enhancement without hesitation, applying them to Xie Huanyue and Dai Huabin. Jiang Qingtong's mental suppression was utterly neutralized.

"Worthy of the foremost Support Martial Soul!" Jiang Qingtong could not help but marvel as she felt her mental suppression being comprehensively dispelled.

Empowered by the enhancements, Xie Huanyue and Dai Huabin erupted with tremendous strength, directly breaking through the Three Lives Soul Calming Cauldron's obstruction and charging toward Wang Dong.