"Ah?" Xiao Tian glanced at Ning Rongrong with interest. "Which sect are you from?"
Ning Rongrong knew that once she revealed her Martial Soul, she would not be able to hide it anymore. She lifted her chin slightly and declared proudly, "The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
The next moment, a seven-tiered pagoda Martial Soul appeared before her, with two yellow Soul Rings around its bottom two levels.
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul!"
Li Yusong was stunned. Why would someone from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect come to their rundown academy?
And judging from this little girl's clothes and appearance, she must have held a certain status within her sect.
"Ning Rongrong. Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul. Twenty-Sixth Level."
Only then did she turn back to Xiao Tian. "Hey, Xiao Tian, I've told you mine. Can you tell me how you did it now?"
Xiao Tian merely smiled faintly. "It's a long story. Once we all pass the test, I'll tell you when there's a chance."
Tang San's eyes darkened. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?
Wasn't that one of the Top Three Sects his teacher had mentioned?
And it was said to be wealthy enough to rival a nation, with all its direct descendants being Auxiliary Soul Masters.
An idea immediately surfaced in his mind. Could he sell some of the Tang Sect Hidden Weapons from his previous life to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and use the money as startup capital to rebuild the Tang Sect?
"Zhu Zhuqing. Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul. Twenty-seventh level."
Seeing everyone else reveal their Martial Souls, Zhu Zhuqing coldly stated hers as well.
Upon hearing that Martial Soul, Ning Rongrong's delicate brows furrowed slightly. She had also noticed that Dai Mubai, standing beside Li Yusong, had kept his eyes fixed on Zhu Zhuqing.
The surname Dai?
The Star Luo Imperial Family?
Weren't they the sworn enemies of her sect?
Well, well. To think she had run into them here. Ning Rongrong's Little Witch nature was nearly impossible to suppress.
Though he did not quite understand the situation, Li Yusong's eyes lit up. He had overseen so many freshman admissions, and this year had the most candidates who met the requirements!
After testing Xiao Tian and the others' bone ages one by one, he said to Dai Mubai beside him, "Mu Bai, take them straight to the fourth test. The rest is up to you."
Dai Mubai looked bitter. Knowing he could not escape, he could only force a smile at Xiao Tian and the others. "Come with me."
Along the way, Dai Mubai explained the general situation of Shrek Academy. In his view, Xiao Tian and the others were certain to enter the academy. After all, he himself had already been beaten once.
To preserve his dignity, Dai Mubai moved closer to Xiao Tian and lowered his voice. "Xiao Tian, can we just go through the motions later? I know I was wrong about what happened yesterday, and I've already reflected on it."
Xiao Tian gave him a kindly smile, indicating that it was fine.
However, Xiao Tian knew that his opponent later probably would not be Dai Mubai, but that Great Strength Vajra Bear!
Other than Flender, probably no one could suppress this Zhao Wuji. Even knowing that Flender was currently in the academy, once Zhao Wuji saw talented youngsters like them, he would surely be unable to resist making a move, right?
Thinking of this, Xiao Tian gave a wicked grin. If Zhao Wuji really dared, he would turn him into a blind little bear!
Not long after, Dai Mubai led them to the site of the fourth test.
On an empty field, Zhao Wuji sat in a wooden chair with his eyes closed, resting. Sensing movement ahead, he slowly opened his eyes.
"Oh? Mu Bai, there are actually so many students coming directly to the fourth test under your lead this year. Looks like their Soul Power is all at least level twenty-five?"
Zhao Wuji rose to his feet and stretched his limbs, producing a series of crackling sounds.
Dai Mubai walked up to Zhao Wuji and introduced him to Xiao Tian and the others. "This is Teacher Zhao Wuji, vice dean of Shrek Academy. A seventy-sixth-level Battle Soul Sage. His Martial Soul is the Great Strength Vajra Bear, and he bears the title of Immovable Ming King."
"What? You're the Immovable Ming King? You escaped unscathed while being hunted by sixteen Soul Emperors from Spirit Hall, yet I never expected you to have been hiding here all these years?"
Ning Rongrong's small mouth fell open as she spoke in astonishment.
"Oh? Little sister, I didn't expect you to have heard of my name after all these years. But I don't like you saying I've been hiding here. If the Soul Emperors Spirit Hall sent back then had fought me one-on-one, why would I have needed to run?"
Xiao Tian: They were hunting you down. Who would fight you one-on-one? What are you even talking about?
Dai Mubai then briefly explained Xiao Tian and the others' levels, but he was stopped halfway through.
"Stop! Don't tell me yet. I'll be the examiner for the fourth test this year. Let them keep a tiny advantage for now."
Dai Mubai immediately understood Zhao Wuji's intentions. He was delighted at first, but his face fell the next moment. "Teacher Zhao, I've always been the examiner in previous years. Their strongest is only a Soul Elder. Even if they all join forces, they can't possibly be a match for a Soul Sage like you!"
"Besides, the dean came by earlier. These are all talents he has his eye on. If they lose later, I won't be able to explain it to him."
Seeing Dai Mubai give so many excuses, Zhao Wuji's temper flared. He seized Dai Mubai by the collar and snarled, "That's none of your concern! I'll talk to Flender later!"
Then Zhao Wuji shoved Dai Mubai aside.
He produced an incense stick out of thin air, lit it, and planted it in the ground.
"You have the time it takes for one incense stick to burn to discuss your strategy. For the fourth test, all you need to do is defeat me!"
After saying that, Zhao Wuji returned to his chair, looking entirely at ease.
But inwardly, he was thrilled. It had been ages since he had bullied some rookies. Staying in this godforsaken academy all day was making him rusty. This was the perfect chance to loosen up.
Xiao Tian: We'll see who loosens whose muscles later. That depends on whether your hide is thick enough!
Dai Mubai looked helpless as well. He slowly walked over to Xiao Tian and the others, and they all crouched down to discuss their tactics.
"Teacher Zhao's Great Strength Vajra Bear excels in both offense and defense. Its only weakness is speed, but the gap in Soul Power is too great. The best thing you can do now is stall and run out the clock."
Xiao Tian did not quite agree. The arena was only so large, and two of Zhao Wuji's Soul Skills were gravity-related restraining abilities. So there was only one option: fight!
"No. No matter how we stall, we won't be Teacher Zhao's match. Our total Soul Power isn't even on the same level. And as a Soul Sage, he surely has several restraining Soul Skills and area attacks. So from the very beginning, we have to go all out!"
As he spoke, Xiao Tian turned his gaze toward Tang San.
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