Gu Yuena's Rage

"Let's accept Mission A." Gu Chen sighed. Although Mission B offered much better rewards, and he was confident he could accomplish it.

Still, one had to keep one's word. He had promised the Sky Azure Bull Python that he would take care of Xiao Wu, so he could not let her get hurt. In the original story, Xiao Wu had been injured during the battle when Tang San's team of four fought together.

To prevent that plot from happening again, he had to join Tang San's team and attack Zhao Wuji together. Only then could he keep Xiao Wu from being injured.

At that moment, Zhao Wuji swept his gaze over the six of them and looked at them warmly. "My name is Zhao Wuji. Since all six of you passed the second and third tests without taking them, I'll personally have some fun with you. I'll give you one incense stick's time to get to know each other and discuss your plan. Once that incense burns out, the test begins. The test is for the six of you to join forces and withstand my attacks for one incense stick's time. As long as one of you lasts until the end, you pass. I hope you understand that you shouldn't try any tricks. At the same time, I need to remind you that none of you can withstand my attacks alone. Working together is your only chance of success."

After saying that, no one knew where he pulled out an incense stick from. With a flick of his fingers against the tip, he lit it directly. In the blink of an eye, the incense stick had been planted into the ground without trembling in the slightest.

Having done that, Zhao Wuji returned to his chair, closed his eyes, and continued sleeping.

At that moment, Dai Mubai called to the six of them with a grave expression, "Come over here."

The six walked over to him.

Dai Mubai said solemnly, "I can't help you this time either. I never expected Teacher Zhao to act personally."

Xiao Wu smiled. "Could this Teacher Zhao be a Spirit Emperor-level powerhouse, like the teacher at the entrance?"

"No, he's a Spirit Sage."

Xiao Wu's smile froze.

"Teacher Zhao's Martial Soul is the Great Strength Vajra Bear, a powerful beast Martial Soul. His entire body has no weaknesses, and his defense is terrifyingly strong. Even soul masters at the same level find it difficult to break through his defenses and harm him. Although speed isn't Teacher Zhao's specialty, the gap in Soul Power between you and him is simply too great. You can't possibly be faster than him either. Teacher Zhao's greatest strengths are his attack and defense. At the academy, he is known as the 'Immovable Wisdom King.' Let alone the six of you, even with me added in, we might not be able to withstand his attacks for one incense stick's time. Right now, I can only hope Teacher Zhao won't get too serious when attacking you." Dai Mubai said.

"Gu Chen, you're the strongest among us. You should make the plan for this battle." Zhu Zhuqing spoke. She admired the strong, and she trusted Gu Chen completely.

Thus, Tang San and the others all turned their eyes toward Gu Chen.

"Gu Chen, beast Martial Soul Golden Dragon, level thirty-nine Assault System Soul Elder," Gu Chen introduced himself.

"Gu Yuena, beast Martial Soul Seven-Colored Dragon, level thirty-nine control system Soul Elder," Gu Yuena said softly.

"Tang San, weapon Martial Soul Blue Silver Grass, level twenty-nine control system Battle Soul Master."

"Xiao Wu, beast Martial Soul rabbit, level twenty-nine Assault System Battle Soul Master."

"Ning Rongrong, weapon Martial Soul Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, level twenty-six support system Weapon Spirit Master."

"Zhu Zhuqing, beast Martial Soul Hell Spirit Cat, level twenty-seven agility attack system Battle Soul Master."

After the six had introduced themselves, everyone's eyes, including Dai Mubai's, focused on one person: Gu Chen.

"I'll handle the frontal assault. Gu Yuena and Tang San will control the flanks. Zhuqing, look for an opportunity to launch a surprise attack. Ning Rongrong, support us. Xiao Wu, coordinate with Tang San and attack." Gu Chen continued, "If that still isn't enough, Gu Yuena and I can use our Martial Soul Fusion Skill. Holding off a Spirit Sage for one incense stick's time shouldn't be a problem."

Gu Chen and Gu Yuena's Martial Soul Fusion Skill was naturally Dragon God Transformation. They could now use its first form—Dragon God's First Awakening.

"You two have a Martial Soul Fusion Skill as well?" Ning Rongrong asked in surprise.

Gu Chen nodded.

"Teacher, you can begin." Dai Mubai spoke to Zhao Wuji before quickly retreating to the side to watch. Though this was an unequal battle, he naturally would not miss the chance to learn from Zhao Wuji's moves as a soul master specializing in strength and assault.

However, whether he would be learning from Zhao Wuji or from Gu Chen was another question entirely.

Zhao Wuji stood up again, clasped his hands together, and rolled his wrists. A series of bone-cracking pops rang out, making teeth ache, and the invisible pressure intensified at once.

Zhao Wuji conjured another incense stick in his hand, but before he could light it, Ning Rongrong moved first.

"Seven Treasures Manifest Glazed Tile." Her body gracefully spun once in place, and dazzling seven-colored light immediately burst forth from within her. At the point where the rainbow light gathered, a seven-colored treasure pagoda more than a foot tall appeared in Ning Rongrong's right palm. Its treasure light flickered, radiating an air of nobility.

Ning Rongrong wore a smile, looking as ethereal as a fairy. Two yellow spirit rings rose from beneath her feet and silently revolved around her body.

"The Seven Treasures have names. First: Strength!" The first spirit ring rose and enveloped the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda. At Ning Rongrong's gesture with her left hand, five streams of colored light shot out at once, each covering one of the five people beside Gu Chen.

"Mm..." To everyone's surprise, half of Ning Rongrong's Soul Power vanished in an instant, and it continued to decline.

Because Ning Rongrong's First Spirit Ability enhanced strength, the Soul Power it consumed was tied to the strength of those being enhanced. Gu Chen's strength was far too great. Enhancing him by the same proportion naturally consumed far more Soul Power than enhancing an ordinary Soul Elder.

Gu Chen stomped the ground, launching himself forward as he charged toward Zhao Wuji. An explosive boom of air rang out beneath his feet.

With the Golden Dragon King possessing him, Gu Chen's body was covered in golden scales. His Golden Dragon Claw extended and shot straight for Zhao Wuji's chest.

Because of the Golden Dragon King possession, Zhao Wuji saw Gu Chen's terrifying Spirit Ring Configuration. Yet facing a mere Soul Elder, Zhao Wuji still underestimated him. He merely concentrated his Soul Power in his chest and thrust it forward.

The moment the Golden Dragon Claw touched Zhao Wuji's chest, Zhao Wuji's expression changed drastically. The Great Strength Vajra Bear Martial Soul instantly possessed him.

At the same time, one yellow spirit ring behind him lit up. This was his First Spirit Ability, the Immovable Ming King Body.

Yet even though his First Spirit Ability greatly increased his defense, Gu Chen's Golden Dragon Claw still pierced straight through that layer of energy defense and viciously clawed into Zhao Wuji's chest.

After Gu Chen had broken the first seal, what he gained was the piercing power of the Golden Dragon Claw on his right hand.

It allowed him to utterly crush all defensive soul abilities. Unless one was a Title Douluo, no defensive soul ability could withstand the Golden Dragon Claw's piercing power.

The second seal he had broken granted his right-hand Golden Dragon Claw the attribute of tearing.

At that moment, his piercing and tearing attributes activated together, and the Golden Dragon Claw slammed heavily into Zhao Wuji's chest.

Zhao Wuji's Seventh Spirit Ring lit up. The man known as the "Immovable Wisdom King" actually released his Martial Soul Avatar when facing a Soul Elder!

Even so, his chest was still a bloody mess. Had he not released his Martial Soul Avatar in time, that single claw would have seriously injured him!

"Damn it, this is like an eighty-year-old mother getting knocked over by her own child. Looks like I can't help but get serious with you brats." Zhao Wuji's face was full of pain as he glared viciously at Gu Chen.

Fifth Spirit Ability—Gravity Crush!

Pain stimulated Zhao Wuji's nerves, and without thinking, he unleashed his Fifth Spirit Ability. But he immediately regretted it. Zhao Wuji's Fifth Spirit Ability had once crushed a Soul Elder into a pulp.

However, after looking at Gu Chen, Zhao Wuji immediately rubbed his eyes. Under his Gravity Crush, Gu Chen was completely unaffected.

"Good heavens, what an incredibly powerful body!" Zhao Wuji exclaimed in admiration.

But in the next instant, Zhao Wuji's body moved explosively, appearing dozens of meters away.

Gu Yuena had appeared where Zhao Wuji had originally been standing, a Light Sword in her hand. Had Zhao Wuji not dodged in time, that Light Sword would likely have pierced through his throat!

"You siblings are both freaks, one worse than the other!" Zhao Wuji said. Although Gu Chen had not introduced their relationship, their shared surname was enough to reveal it.

"Now, be careful!" Zhao Wuji said. "Sixth Spirit Ability—Great Strength Vajra Roar!"

A soundwave roared out and swept toward Gu Yuena. Because Gu Yuena had just used her spatial ability, she had to wait at least five seconds before she could use spatial transfer again.

Although unlocking the fourth seal would shorten the interval between her spatial transfers to one second, she clearly could not dodge before the soundwave arrived.

Seeing this, Gu Chen's pupils contracted. He could not bear to see Gu Yuena harmed!

He stomped violently on the ground and shot forward, blocking Gu Yuena's path in the instant before the soundwave arrived.

Without question, Gu Chen was blasted away by a Spirit Sage's full-force attack, even coughing up a mouthful of blood in midair.

"Gu Chen!" Gu Yuena panicked slightly, but in the next second, killing intent filled her violet eyes.

Seeing Gu Chen vomit blood, she was now utterly enraged!

First Spirit Ability—Elemental Tide!

Second Spirit Ability—Elemental Control!

Third Spirit Ability—Elemental Fusion!

A red and a blue ball of energy appeared in Gu Yuena's left and right hands respectively. At the same time, the two balls of energy slowly merged together.

Ice and Fire Twin Heavens!

The word counts in each chapter today are fairly high, equivalent to three usual chapters. Could I ask for some recommendation votes?