Xiao Wu's Discontent [Seek follow-up reading]

Zhu Zhuqing said, "If you really are at Soul Power level 38, I... I can kiss you once. But if you're not, then you have to beat up that blond-haired boy for me!"

As she spoke, her finger pointed at Dai Mubai.

It was clear Zhu Zhuqing harbored resentment.

Her fiancé Dai Mubai, back in Star Luo City, had a reputation as a playboy, indulging in wine and women.

Unable to bear the pressure of family competition, Dai Mubai chose to flee, abandoning Zhu Zhuqing to come alone to Shrek Academy.

Because of the generations-long marriage alliance between their families, Zhu Zhuqing knew her fate was bound to Dai Mubai's.

She had no other choice.

So she too fled Star Luo City and came to Shrek Academy, where Dai Mubai was.

But just as she arrived in nearby Suotuo City, she saw Dai Mubai taking a girl to a hotel for a secret room rendezvous—and not just one, but two girls at once.

Anyone would hold a grudge over that.

"Douluo Continent really is a continent of love! People are always talking about kissing and whatnot. If I don't go along with it, I'd seem out of place."

"But! Do you really think I'm the type to lose my head over a pretty girl?"

Tang Yu refused decisively: "Sorry, I'm not interested."

"Hmph, I think you're just scared."

Zhu Zhuqing shot him a glance and followed Tang Yu's steps toward the second entrance exam location.

Anyone with Soul Power above level 25 could skip the second and third tests and go straight to the final fourth test for enrollment.

At this moment, at the second test location.

Things were playing out just like in the Original Work.

Because Dai Mubai had directly taken Tang San and Xiao Wu past the second and third tests, the other extras voiced their discontent.

So Tang San and Xiao Wu immediately tested their Soul Power with the orb.

Their level 29 Soul Power instantly stunned all the extras.

"Tian Na! Level 29 Soul Power!"

"We're all the same age—how can they cultivate so fast!"

"Is this even possible for a human?"

Xiao Wu looked smug, enjoying the shock and praise from others.

"I think I can skip the second and third tests too." At that moment, Ning Rongrong stepped forward, took the Soul Power orb, and showed level 26.

Zhu Zhuqing flashed in, snatched the orb, and revealed level 27.

She looked at Tang Yu and said, "Aren't you going to test your Soul Power?"

"What's the relationship between this kid and Zhuqing?" Dai Mubai stared at Tang Yu with hostility. He'd noticed earlier that Zhu Zhuqing kept talking to him.

"Sure."

Tang Yu smiled and took the Soul Power orb from Zhu Zhuqing's hand.

Tang San, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, Dai Mubai, and the others all turned their eyes to Tang Yu.

But in their view, Tang Yu's Soul Power was at most in the twenties.

Tang San asked with a smile, "Xiao Wu, what do you think his level is?"

Xiao Wu pouted and gave a cute grin: "Hehe, there's no way he's higher than us. Xiao Wu and Third Brother are the best."

"Heh, Xiao Wu, there's always someone better. We can't be too overconfident." Tang San said with a doting smile, but even as he spoke, he didn't really believe Tang Yu's level would be higher than his.

Yet what happened next.

Left Tang San, Xiao Wu, Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong all stunned.

"What?!"

The number that appeared on the Soul Power orb was: level 38.

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes went wide. She covered her mouth with One Hand, her Delicate Body trembling violently in shock: "Tian Na! Level 38! He really is at Soul Power level 38! How can there be such an outstanding man in this world!"

"Level 38! Impossible! How can he be so much higher than us! Third Brother." Xiao Wu and Tang San looked utterly incredulous, their expressions somewhat sour.

In an instant, Tang San, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Dai Mubai—these so-called geniuses—all paled in comparison.

Even Ning Rongrong, who was always proud and arrogant, felt herself become so ordinary: "So amazing..."

Tang Yu had undoubtedly become the most dazzling presence in the entire venue.

This immediately left the previously self-righteous Tang San and Xiao Wu feeling a bit deflated.

Coming from a small place like Notting City, they had always been the best, the brightest—the focus and protagonists wherever they went. Now they were completely outshone, reduced to supporting characters for someone else.

This frustrated them, especially Xiao Wu, who felt uncomfortable inside. She couldn't help but stubbornly retort: "Hmph, so what if he's level 38? What's so great about that! It's whoever's stronger in a fight that really matters!"

"Oh? So you think you're stronger than me? How about we spar and find out?"

Tang Yu knew that for the fourth test, they were supposed to fight Zhao Wuji.

This way, Tang Yu's abilities would be completely exposed before Tang San.

As the saying goes, know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win every battle. The information gap is actually very important in a Soul Master duel.

Tang Yu was just thinking of finding an excuse to hammer Tang San before his fight with Zhao Wuji, but Xiao Wu had taken the initiative to hand him a breakthrough point.

Well then, he wouldn't hold back.

"Fine! Who's afraid of who! You think being a 38th-level Soul Elder makes you so great? Hmph! I'm not scared of you!" Xiao Wu, never one to fear anything, rolled up her sleeves and stepped forward.

"Whether I'm great or not is one thing, but beating you is more than enough," Tang Yu said confidently.

"Heh, underestimate me, and you'll be in for a surprise~"

A sly smile curled at the corner of Xiao Wu's mouth, as she too felt no sense of impending defeat.

It wasn't like she had never fought a Three-Ring Soul Elder before; those Soul Elder teachers at Notting Academy had all been defeated by her.

"Alright, enough talk. Make your move," Tang Yu said, beckoning Xiao Wu with a curl of his finger.

This provocative gesture instantly stoked Xiao Wu's anger, and a fierce, beast-like expression appeared on her face: "Heh! You're way too arrogant and cocky! Do you really think being a Soul Elder means you've got me in the bag?"

"I, Xiao Wu, am a genius who can challenge those above my level!"

"Don't come crying to me when I knock your teeth out!"

"Martial Soul Possession!"

"Soft Bone Rabbit!"

Filled with confidence, Xiao Wu rushed swiftly toward Tang Yu.

Tang Yu silently watched Xiao Wu charging straight at him.

"Article Four of the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record: Never try to play the pig to eat the tiger, or you might easily end up becoming the pig."

Seeing Xiao Wu about to reach him, Tang Yu still hadn't released his Martial Soul. A confident smile also spread across Tang San's lips: "Heh, this man is far too careless. Foolish. Does he really think Xiao Wu is so easy to deal with?"

"Xiao Wu's close-combat abilities are formidable. Once her Soft Skills get in close, even I find them hard to handle."

"You're finished! 38th-level Soul Elder!"

"Soft Skill!"

Xiao Wu successfully closed in and climbed onto Tang Yu's body.

She scrambled all over Tang Yu, incredibly agile and nimble, constantly shifting positions, but Tang Yu remained completely still.

Even as Xiao Wu ran wild on her opponent's body, ordinary Soul Masters would struggle to catch her. But at this moment, every move Xiao Wu made was captured by Tang Yu's focused Spiritual Power.

"Heh, it's over." Tang San and Xiao Wu both smiled confidently.

Yet just as Xiao Wu reached above Tang Yu and was about to unleash her First Soul Skill, Waist Bow, kicking at him with both legs—

Tang San and Xiao Wu's faces changed drastically: "What!"

"How is this possible!"