If He Were More Handsome, Like Yuhao...

Wang Sheng brimmed with fighting spirit. His strength was undoubtedly greater than Liu Long's, but with neither side possessing a Soul Ring, he was clearly restrained by Liu Long's long weapon.

After all, every extra inch of reach meant extra strength. How could fighting with one's body compare to a Soul Master with a weapon?

Wang Sheng was hit twice, but he had not lost his ability to fight. He was thick-skinned and tough, and since he got beaten often, his ability to take hits was obviously much stronger than that of the other students.

Although Liu Long had struck Wang Sheng several times, he could not finish him off instantly.

Wang Sheng was immediately forced into a hard battle.

Just then, a faint voice spoke. "Wang Sheng is still too impulsive. Liu Long has him completely restrained, and he can't get close at all. He'll lose soon."

Xiao Wu and Huo Yuhao turned around at the same time. It was Tang San, whom they had not seen for several days.

"Tang San, you're back?" Xiao Wu asked in surprise.

Tang San looked at Xiao Wu. "Xiao Wu, you were a little impulsive too. They're all upperclassmen, and there might be one-ring Soul Masters among them. Our combat strength is clearly weaker than theirs."

When Xiao Wu saw Tang San blaming her the moment he returned, her delicate brows immediately furrowed. "What do you mean? You think I overestimated myself?"

Tang San shook his head. "Not exactly. You should have at least waited until I came back. Things would always be easier with me here."

Xiao Wu opened her mouth, seeming as though she wanted to say something but stopped herself.

She wanted to say, Why do you think so highly of yourself? But Tang San meant well, after all, so she decided not to discourage him.

Xiao Wu shrugged and said nothing.

Tang San seemed to read something from Xiao Wu's expression and added, "I've already obtained a Soul Ring. I'm a one-ring Soul Master now."

"Oh." Xiao Wu responded absentmindedly.

Tang San opened his mouth. He could not understand why Xiao Wu was so indifferent. Many sixth-year students had yet to obtain even one Soul Ring, while he had become a one-ring Soul Master just after entering the academy. Wasn't that worth being surprised about?

Still, he could not ask directly. After all, he was not someone who liked to show off.

"Wang Sheng is about to lose," Huo Yuhao said calmly.

Wang Sheng was severely restrained by Liu Long. Lasting this long was already quite impressive.

Hearing this, Tang San thought for a moment and picked up several small stones from the ground.

Just as Liu Long was about to bring his staff down on Wang Sheng's head, two tiny stones struck Liu Long's hands separately. It was as though he had been stung, and his attack slowed for an instant.

Seeing the opportunity, Wang Sheng immediately blocked Liu Long's staff, then slammed his other hand into Liu Long's head!

Immediately afterward, Wang Sheng showed no mercy and lashed out with a sweeping kick, sending Liu Long flying!

Thud!

Liu Long's body hit the ground, and he passed out on the spot.

He did not have Wang Sheng's formidable resistance to blows. Wang Sheng's final attack had injured him badly.

Xiao Chenyu had been watching Liu Long toy with Wang Sheng like a cat with a mouse. Who would have thought the situation would reverse in an instant, with Wang Sheng mounting a desperate counterattack and defeating Liu Long?

He quickly waved for his men to carry Liu Long away for treatment.

The others had not seen it clearly, but Huo Yuhao had. Liu Long's movement had slowed because his hands had been struck by small stones. He could not help glancing at Tang San.

Xiao Chenyu said in a deep voice, "We'll count the first match as our loss. Ling Feng, you're up."

Ling Feng was a small, skinny upperclassman with a small nose and small eyes.

Based on Ling Feng's movements as he stepped forward, Huo Yuhao guessed that he was an agility-type Soul Master, the perfect counter to Wang Sheng.

Tang San thought for a moment, then said to Xiao Wu, "Have Wang Sheng come back. I'll take this match."

Xiao Wu could not help looking at Huo Yuhao.

After a brief pause, Huo Yuhao thought about it. Tang San had left a few days ago to obtain his first Soul Ring. Now that he was back, he must have gotten it.

What was Tang San's first soul skill again...

It seemed to be Blue Silver Entanglement...

Huo Yuhao had experienced that soul skill himself.

To be honest, it was fairly ordinary. But Tang San's Blue Silver Grass martial soul was the Blue Silver Emperor, inherently much stronger. This Blue Silver Entanglement would have no problem dealing with Xiao Chenyu's group.

With that in mind, Huo Yuhao nodded at Xiao Wu.

Only then did Xiao Wu agree. "Fine, Tang San, you can take the second match... Wang Sheng, come back. Tang San will take this one."

Seeing Xiao Wu and Huo Yuhao exchanging looks, Tang San could not help frowning. What had happened in the days he had been away?

Why did those two seem to have such a good relationship?

Still, Tang San did not dwell on it. How well they got along had little to do with him.

Tang San stepped forward and nodded to Ling Feng across from him. "Make your move."

"Watch out!" Ling Feng immediately sprang into the air. He performed an agile flip midair and spread his arms. A thin layer of fleshy wings actually stretched beneath them. He glided two meters before diving down at Tang San!

Tang San did not move at all, as if the other person did not exist.

Seeing Tang San's actions, Xiao Wu could not help frowning. "Tang San is being way too careless, isn't he? He may be a one-ring Soul Master, but that guy is very fast. If he's hiding his strength, Tang San might not be able to defend in time."

Huo Yuhao shook his head. "Just keep watching. Tang San can't lose."

Xiao Wu gave Huo Yuhao a curious look and asked, "How do you know?"

Huo Yuhao thought for a moment. "Just a guess."

"Fine, don't tell me." Xiao Wu rolled her eyes.

While they spoke, Ling Feng suddenly changed direction just as he was about to reach Tang San. With a flap of his arms, he flipped behind Tang San, extended sharp claws from both hands, and slashed at the back of Tang San's head!

Tang San suddenly moved. He bent his upper body forward to evade Ling Feng's attack, while kicking his right leg high behind him.

Tang San's burst of speed was incredibly fast, giving Ling Feng no time to react. In an instant, his toes struck Ling Feng's chin.

Bang!

Tang San's kick sent Ling Feng flying. Ling Feng flipped through the air three times before landing with another bang.

Ling Feng fell to the ground and could not get back up. He had passed out directly.

Seeing Ling Feng lose so cleanly and decisively, Xiao Chenyu's eyes widened. He said in disbelief, "Ling Feng lost just like that?"

"Damn it, have Work-Study Students become this powerful now?"

Hearing the sound of Ling Feng hitting the ground, Tang San lowered his right leg and said flatly, "Next."

Seeing Tang San deal with Ling Feng so calmly, Xiao Wu nodded slightly, a hint of satisfaction flashing through her eyes. She muttered softly, "Not bad. He's a little too much of a show-off, but his strength is decent... He's just not handsome enough. If he were more handsome, like Yuhao, he'd be quite something to look at..."

"..." Huo Yuhao's mouth twitched.

Just watch Tang San if you want to watch Tang San. Why bring me into it?

Please don't get any ideas about me...