"Tang San, use Blue Silver Grass for overall control. You must go all out and use poison!"
"And Xiao Wu, you are forbidden from using your second soul skill. The gap in your levels is too great; you'll suffer backlash."
Xiao Tian gave Tang San a look he understood, then spoke to Xiao Wu with a solemn expression.
Dai Mubai was somewhat confused. "Xiao Tian, are you sure about using poison on Zhao Wuji? Tang San is only a Soul Elder. A Soul Elder's poison won't affect a Soul Sage."
"I understand."
Tang San hesitated slightly before agreeing.
He understood what Xiao Tian meant. The moment an opportunity arose, he was to use the Eight Spider Lances. The Man Faced Demon Spider's venom was still extremely potent. Even with such a vast difference in strength, it would definitely be able to injure Zhao Wuji somewhat.
Afterward, they briefly worked out their strategy. Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing would attack from both sides, Tang San would remain in the rear center to control the entire field, and Xiao Tian, with the strongest combat power, would face Zhao Wuji's attacks head-on.
Dai Mubai frowned slightly. "Xiao Tian, are you sure you want to clash head-on with Zhao Wuji? I admit you're strong, but the gap between you and Zhao Wuji is far too great."
Xiao Tian merely smiled without speaking. The difference in strength was huge?
Perfect!
He wanted a fierce, satisfying battle. Besides, he knew Zhao Wuji was merely testing their strength. No matter what, he would not use his Martial Soul Avatar, or he would truly become a laughingstock.
"Oh, right. Ning Rongrong, when it starts, you must stay alert. Zhao Wuji's first target will definitely be you! After all, your Martial Soul is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Be careful."
Xiao Tian casually reminded Ning Rongrong.
"Got it. I'll be careful. And you should protect me too, right?"
Ning Rongrong smiled.
Xiao Tian said calmly, "Protect you? That'll be somewhat difficult. The gap in strength between both sides is so great. Even if Tang San's Blue Silver Grass can grab you in time, it might still break under the pressure of a Soul Sage.
"Besides, Tang San needs to participate in the attack later, so he may not be able to react in time. You must stay alert!"
Ning Rongrong's smile immediately froze.
She felt as though there was something behind Xiao Tian's words, but the test was about to begin, so she did not think further about it.
Once Zhao Wuji saw that Xiao Tian and the others were ready, he relit an incense stick and planted it in the ground.
Taking advantage of that time, Xiao Tian arranged them into a three-one-one formation.
"Release your Martial Souls!"
At Xiao Tian's command, the five people on the field revealed their Martial Souls and Soul Rings.
Zhao Wuji's gaze was quickly stunned by Xiao Tian's Soul Ring configuration.
"Holy shit! Three purple Soul Rings?"
Before Zhao Wuji could ask what was going on, Xiao Tian charged forward with his sword in his right hand.
Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing were not slow either, launching attacks from both flanks.
Seizing the moment, Ning Rongrong held the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in both hands and said,
"Seven Treasures Famous, First: Power, Second: Speed!"
Two amplifications landed upon Xiao Wu and the other two.
Feeling his enhanced speed and strength, Xiao Tian could not help but marvel inwardly. It truly was the world's number one support Tool Martial Soul—a thirty percent amplification!
Xiao Tian and the other two became even faster. Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing's attacks landed on Zhao Wuji's neck and waist respectively, yet they did not cause him any harm.
However, Xiao Tian knew that although Zhao Wuji was not currently using any Soul Power, his skin was covered by a layer of Soul Power shielding.
With that thought, Xiao Tian's Third Soul Ring slowly rose.
"Third Soul Skill, Sword Heart Condensing Blood Slash!"
In an instant, the transparent Sword Qi attached to the Fifteen Sword Body turned blood-red!
Seizing the opening, Xiao Tian slashed directly at Zhao Wuji's chest!
Zhao Wuji's previous calm vanished, because his years of experience told him that Xiao Tian's soul skill was anything but ordinary!
He immediately clenched his fists and raised them in front of himself, but it was useless!
Zhao Wuji felt a sharp pain in his forearms, and blood slowly flowed out.
In that brief moment, Tang San's Blue Silver Grass had already pulled Xiao Tian and the others back to their original positions.
"What kind of soul skill is that? It can actually pierce through my defense?"
Zhao Wuji said in shock.
It was not just him. Dai Mubai, and even everyone else present, were stunned.
Xiao Tian revealed a faint smile. Fortunately, his soul skill combination was well suited.
"Oh, this is my third soul skill. It can ignore defense and cause bleeding. Zhao Wuji, look at your wound. It may be small, but the bleeding won't stop, will it? Hahaha!"
Xiao Tian was extremely satisfied with the overall effect of this third soul skill, though it was not without drawbacks. His Martial Soul had to make contact with the opponent for it to work; Sword Qi alone was useless.
After all, heaven-defying soul skills always came with certain restrictions. Xiao Tian could understand that.
"Hahahaha, not bad, not bad. I never expected this year's new students to be of such high quality. There's a Little Monster like you, and someone from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect too!"
"I was careless just now. But based on my experience, your third soul skill can only be used in close combat, not at range, right? It's certainly useful against opponents near your level, but against me, you're still far from enough!"
Xiao Tian was slightly startled inwardly. He had not expected Zhao Wuji's eye to be so sharp. But unfortunately, his Martial Soul possessed intelligence!
Tang San and the others' originally delighted mood also sank slightly. It seemed there was still a fight ahead.
"Second Soul Skill, Great Vajra Palm!"
Zhao Wuji's hands transformed into bear paws as he fiercely charged forward.
"This is bad!"
Tang San inwardly cried out in alarm, continuously raising Blue Silver Grass barriers in Zhao Wuji's path, but they did not have much effect.
"Tang San!"
Tang San gritted his teeth slightly, wrapping Ning Rongrong in Blue Silver Grass and flinging her toward Xiao Tian, telling him to take Ning Rongrong and retreat to the side.
As for himself, he used Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track to evade Zhao Wuji's attack, while eight spider legs grew from his back.
External Soul Bone, Eight Spider Lances!
He knew that if he continued holding back, he had no chance of winning. The incense had only burned through one-tenth of its length!
With the full-body enhancement brought by the Eight Spider Lances, Tang San's confidence greatly increased.
He immediately used Mysterious Jade Hand, Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon, and other Tang Sect Secret Techniques to contend with Zhao Wuji.
"Xiao Wu, Zhu Qing, your attacks are useless against Zhao Wuji. Protect Ning Rongrong. I'll go help Tang San."
Although the two girls were somewhat unwilling, they knew it was the best option.
"An External Soul Bone? Good heavens, that old bastard Flender is going to be thrilled. This year, the academy is finally going to thrive!"
PS: Brothers, I have an idea about where the academy should go afterward. How about Chihuo?
As for Tianshui, I don't want to break up the Heavenly Water Dance Troupe. If they go to Spirit Hall, Ning Rongrong would have to be abandoned. As for Blue Tyrant, I don't want to go there yet. I want Yu Xiaogang to build up Liu Erlong's resentment first~~
As for Chihuo, I have an idea. Huo Wu and Ning Rongrong can both use Ring Fusion, and Xiao Tian can learn it too. Then one team would have three people capable of Ring Fusion. Feels like they could really stir things up, hehe.
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