Two Against Two

Immediately, my mind was full of questions, but I quickly realized that it must have been my Spiritual Power that gave her a completely new understanding of the world.

"Hmm, not bad. This time, apart from Xu Xiaoyan's slightly lower Spiritual Power (after all, she just joined), you have all made progress," Wu Zhangkong said.

"We'll conduct a practical test shortly. You'll be in pairs, competing in several rounds. I'll write down your group assignments. Each person will have two rounds of testing. As for whether there will be a third round, that depends on the situation," Wu Zhangkong said.

Then, Wu Zhangkong began to consider the group assignments. After all, he didn't want to arrange too many groups, but he also had to take some things into account.

"A practical test... If I had to choose, I think I could try teaming up with Wulin," Wu Yang Jin said.

"Big brother, this won't work. You two have known each other since childhood, and you're both incredibly skilled together. You can't team up," Xie Xie said.

"You have so little confidence," Gu Yue said.

"However, if we're really talking about it this way, if we consider it as two matches, and take into account some chemistry and compatibility, I'm thinking of playing one match with Wulin, and the other match with Gu Yue or Xu Xiaoyan."

"That makes sense, after all, Yang Jin, your Martial Soul is similar to Xu Xiaoyan's, and Gu Yue also has ice element," Hu Meier said.

"Yes, that's right. This way, we'll have more options for dealing with 2v2 or more team battles in the future," Wu Yang Jin said.

"Um, should we talk to Teacher Wu about this?" Xu Xiaoyan asked.

"I don't think that's necessary, because Teacher Wu probably has her own plans, and today's test shouldn't be too complicated; she just wants to give us a simple test," Gu Yue said.

Then, not long after Gu Yue finished speaking, Wu Zhangkong assigned the groups as follows.

Wu Yang Jin and Xu Xiaoyan vs Gu Yue and Xie Xie

Hu Meier and Tang Wu Lin vs Xie Xie and Wu Yang Jin

Gu Yue and Hu Meier vs Tang Wu Lin and Xu Xiaoyan

Seeing this grouping, Wu Yang Jin was quite looking forward to it, after all, his opponents were Gu Yue and Xie Xie, and there was also a match between Wulin and Hu Meier.

However, there was one person who was slightly dissatisfied with this grouping, since she wasn't in the same group for either of the two matches.

"Teacher Wu, this isn't fair. We're Two Rings, Yang Jin is also Two Rings, and Xu Xiaoyan is one-ring. Although Xie Xie and I are both Two Rings, Xie Xie's speed combined with Xu Xiaoyan's Starwheel Ice Staff should be more effective, and Xie Xie's Soul Power is also very high," Gu Yue said, frowning.

Seeing Gu Yue say this, Wu Zhangkong still didn't know that she was dissatisfied with not being in a group with Wu Yang Jin.

Upon hearing her words, Xie Xie himself felt as if he could burst into tears.

They've been classmates for so long, and even though the teachers and students bicker with each other, how much do they really dislike him?

"Big brother, just how much does Gu Yue hate me? She only remembered that I have the highest Soul Power now. You're paired with Gu Yue, how can we possibly fight?" Xie Xie said sadly.

"Ah, this... I don't know either, but why don't you try your best?" Wu Yang Jin said.

However, Wu Yang Jin also knew that Xu Xiaoyan was too well protected by her family, and her strength was still very weak at the moment.

Therefore, he also knew that in Xie Xie's eyes, Xu Xiaoyan was now just a burden, and no hope was placed on her.

"Alright, do as I say. When did I ever say that actual combat must be evenly matched? Do you expect all the battles you encounter in the future to be evenly matched?" Wu Zhangkong said coldly.

This sound silenced Gu Yue, who then began preparing for the practical test.

The first match is between Wu Yang Jin and Xu Xiaoyan. They can communicate for a couple of minutes before starting.

At this moment, Xu Xiaoyan stood next to Wu Yang Jin, opposite Gu Yue and Xie Xie, neither of them speaking.

However, for some reason, Xu Xiaoyan felt that this class monitor gave people a sense of security, and when they first met, he took good care of her and even treated her to a delicious meal.

"By the way, Xu Xiaoyan, is your specialty the same as your brother's?" Wu Yang Jin asked.

"Yes, they're the same, both are ranged attacks and elemental control. My First Soul Skill is Ice Wheel, just like my brother's. But I control it a bit better than him. Actually, I'm stronger at night," Xu Xiaoyan said.

"Hmm? At night? That must be related to the Spiritual Power you mentioned before Xu Xiaoyan, right? It's really amazing," Wu Yang Jin said.

"No, class monitor."

"It's alright, I'm also quite good at some control. Xu Xiaoyan, you can stand behind me and assist with the control. Leave the rest to me, and I'll protect you as well," Wu Yang Jin said.

"Yes, yes, leave it to me." Xu Xiaoyan nodded repeatedly.

This is my first battle, so I must do my best to perform well and gain everyone's approval.

"Alright, let's begin the first practical test, which will last two minutes!" Wu Zhangkong shouted.

"Snow Woman!"

Suddenly, that familiar feeling returned, and the Snow Woman Martial Soul instantly materialized. What nearly stunned Xie Xie was that Wu Yang Jin actually...

"Wait! Something's not right, Yang Jin, how come you're already at the Three Rings?!" Xie Xie suddenly said.

Seeing that Wu Yang Jin had actually Three Rings, Gu Yue wasn't particularly surprised. After all, wasn't this a normal thing?

"Hey? Class monitor, you actually got Three Rings?" Xu Xiaoyan exclaimed in surprise from behind.

"Hmm? Ah, last time I finished the Simulation there I was almost level 29, and then... I leveled up just like that," Wu Yang Jin said.

"I... fine, then you just wait and see, Yang Jin!"

As he spoke, Xie Xie unleashed the Light Dragon Dagger and Shadow Dragon Dagger, diving forward and striking towards Wu Yang Jin.

Although he knew that Wu Yang Jin was stronger than him, speed was still his strength, so...

"Xie Xie's target is not Yang Jin!" Tang Wu Lin suddenly shouted from the side.

Xie Xie did indeed charge towards Wu Yang Jin, and Wu Yang Jin was fully prepared for Gu Yue's assault, followed by Xie Xie's reaping of the spoils.

However, just as it was about to reach me, it slid sideways and slipped away from me.

Then, Wu Yang Jin couldn't be distracted, because along with that, Gu Yue launched a fireball that came straight at him.

"Hehe, that worked... Ouch!"

As he spoke, Xie Xie rushed past Xu Xiaoyan Xu Xiaoyan, who was somewhat flustered.

However, just when Xie Xie thought he was about to succeed, he bumped into an upright Ice Shard with a bang.

"Ouch! This is terrifying!" Xie Xie cried out as he crashed into the car.

"Xu Xiaoyan!" Wu Yang Jin called out to Xu Xiaoyan while dealing with the fireballs.

Then, just as Xie Xie bumped into it and fell, still dazed from the impact, Xu Xiaoyan heard Wu Yang Jin call her name, and then...