Immovable Wisdom King—Zhao Wuji!

Xiao Wu sighed softly, clutching her chest as she spoke:

"He's not a Soul Emperor, so we're not afraid. No matter what, there are five of us!"

"Five against one. Even if Teacher Zhao is a Spirit King, can't we hold out for the time it takes an incense stick to burn?"

Dai Mubai glanced at her, his eyes making it seem as though he were looking at an idiot.

"If you think Teacher Zhao's attacks are that easy to withstand, then you're terribly mistaken."

"That's right. Teacher Zhao isn't a Soul Emperor-level Soul Master in the Level 60 range. He's a Level 76 Soul Saint."

"He is a Battle Soul Saint and the academy's Vice Dean. Within the academy, his overall strength is second only to the Dean."

Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Qing's pupils contracted almost simultaneously.

A Soul Saint?

What kind of person had a Soul Saint teaching here? Was this some kind of joke?

Xiao Wu spoke in disbelief. "Teacher Zhao is a Soul Saint? But he looks much younger than that Teacher at the entrance."

Dai Mubai said calmly, "In the world of Soul Masters, a Soul Master's age has never represented their strength."

"There isn't much time. I'll briefly tell you what Teacher Zhao excels at."

"You must immediately decide on tactics to deal with him. Otherwise, let alone lasting for an incense stick's time, you'll be lucky if you can withstand his first wave of attacks."

"Teacher Zhao's Martial Soul is the Great Strength Vajra Bear, a powerful Beast Martial Soul."

"Teacher Zhao's defense is extremely terrifying. Even Soul Masters of the same level as him would find it difficult to break through his defenses and injure him."

"Although speed could be considered one of Teacher Zhao's weaknesses, the gap in Soul Power between you and him is simply too great. So it can no longer be considered a weakness."

"Teacher Zhao's greatest strengths are his attack power and defensive power. In the world of Soul Masters, he is known as the Immovable Wisdom King."

"Immovable Wisdom King! Could he be that Immovable Wisdom King, Zhao Wuji?"

Ning Rongrong's eyes instantly lit up, her gaze circling twice over Zhao Wuji, who sat upright in the distance.

Then, with some uncertainty, she looked toward Dai Mubai beside her, unable to conceal the excited tremor in her voice.

Dai Mubai followed her gaze, a faint smile at the corner of his lips as he slowly nodded.

"If there isn't a second person in this world who uses Immovable Wisdom King as a title, then it should be Teacher Zhao."

"Oh my!"

Ning Rongrong grabbed Dai Mubai's sleeve, her cheeks flushing from excitement.

"My Father told me about him! Back then in Spirit City, Teacher Zhao was surrounded by sixteen Spirit Hall bishops, yet he still forced his way out of the encirclement through sheer toughness."

She raised her face, her eyes gleaming with admiration, then suddenly turned toward Su Yu behind her, her tone carrying a touch of coquettish expectation.

"Brother, when the assessment starts later, can I borrow your Immortal Slaying Sword to play with?"

"You never let me play with it back in the sect. Let me use it just this once during the assessment!"

Su Yu helplessly ruffled her hair, looking toward Zhao Wuji's steady, iron-tower-like figure in the distance.

Su Yu helplessly shook his head, brushing Ning Rongrong's nose with his fingertip.

"You, be smarter later. If there's any danger, hide behind your older brother. Don't force yourself and get hurt."

Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up as she tugged on his sleeve and shook it.

"So, Brother is agreeing to let me play with the Immortal Slaying Sword?"

Seeing her hopeful expression, Su Yu ultimately nodded.

"Mm."

"Yay! Brother loves me the most!"

Ning Rongrong immediately beamed and bounced twice in place while tugging at the hem of his clothes.

In her excitement, she rose onto her toes and quickly kissed his cheek.

Then she hid behind him with a red face, revealing only a pair of sparkling eyes as she secretly peeked at him.

Su Yu raised a hand to touch the spot she had kissed, a helpless smile appearing on his face.

On the other side, Dai Mubai looked at the two of them in utter confusion.

Big brother! Big sister! This is an assessment! Do you understand, an assessment?

Playing with the Immortal Slaying Sword? Did they think this was an exhibition match?

Dai Mubai coughed twice, interrupting their idle chatter with a serious tone.

"Ahem, you should hurry up and discuss your tactics! Teacher Zhao's assessment won't be easy. You'll need to cooperate properly."

He paused, then added, "First, tell each other your names and Martial Souls, so we can see how to arrange everyone more securely."

Tang San spoke first, his voice steady. "My name is Tang San. My Tool Martial Soul is Blue Silver Grass. I am a Level 29 Control System Battle Spirit Master."

Xiao Wu followed with a bright smile, saying crisply, "Xiao Wu, Beast Martial Soul Soft Bone Rabbit, Level 29 Assault System Battle Spirit Master!"

Ning Rongrong poked her head out from behind Su Yu, shook the bracelet around her wrist, and proudly lifted her chin.

"My name is Ning Rongrong. My Martial Soul is the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda. I am a Level 31 Support System Soul Venerable!"

Tang San froze for a moment, surprise flashing through his eyes.

"Your Martial Soul is the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda? Then you're from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"

Ning Rongrong stuck out her tongue and said playfully, "That's right. Brother and I are both from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"

Tang San's heart sank slightly, and he could not help asking, "Then your brother's Martial Soul... is it also the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda?"

If a team had two Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda Soul Masters, their support capabilities would be astonishing, but it could also easily lead to an unbalanced allocation of roles. That might not necessarily be a good thing.

Su Yu stepped forward, speaking calmly.

"You don't need to worry. My Martial Soul is not the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda."

"My name is Su Yu. My Martial Soul is the Immortal Slaying Array Diagram. I am a Level 49 Assault System Battle Spirit Ancestor!"

Just as Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Qing breathed a sigh of relief, Su Yu's words shocked them once more.

"How... what level?"

"Level 49. I am a Level 49 Assault System Battle Spirit Ancestor!"

Xiao Wu let out a soft cry of surprise. Her rabbit ears uncontrollably emerged from her hair as she staggered back two steps and bumped into the tree trunk behind her.

"F-forty-nine? Brother Su Yu, how old are you this year? Y-you're leveling up way too fast!"

She shook her head, seemingly trying to make sure she had not misheard.

For the first time, obvious ripples appeared in Zhu Qing's cool eyes.

Her tightly pressed lips loosened slightly, and her gaze lingered on Su Yu for a long while before finally moving away.

Her slender fingertips lightly pinched at her waist, though no one knew what she was thinking.

"I'm fifteen this year!"

"Fifteen! You reached Soul Ancestor at fifteen? Brother Su Yu, are you really human?"

Xiao Wu stepped forward and lightly squeezed Su Yu's arm, speaking in disbelief.

She was a Soul Beast who had cultivated anew. Her talent could be said to rank among the very best.

Yet she had no confidence that she could have cultivated to Level 49 Soul Ancestor by the age of fifteen.

When Ning Rongrong saw Xiao Wu putting her hands on him and "feeling him up," she immediately became somewhat unhappy.

She strode in front of Su Yu, spreading her arms like a little beast protecting its young, wrinkling her nose as she glared at Xiao Wu.

"Brother Su Yu is my brother. You're not allowed to touch my brother!"