Breach of Defenses: A Green Plum Can't Beat a Heavenly Descent!

But reason told Tang San that he could not. That person's strength was unfathomable, and he still did not know Xiao Wu's true feelings about this.

Tang San clenched his fists, the muscles in his arms trembling.

He had protected Xiao Wu since they were little. He had always believed that Xiao Wu was the most important person in his life. That closeness had already surpassed that of siblings. But now, everything was changing.

Tang San watched Xiao Wu standing beside Su Bai. The distance between them was very close.

The blush on Xiao Wu's face stabbed at his senses.

He tried to calm himself, telling himself that Xiao Wu was merely innocent and simply curious about that man.

Yet he found that he could not calm down at all.

A sense of helplessness rose in his heart.

From beginning to end, Tang San and Xiao Wu had seemingly been nothing more than siblings.

He had absolutely no right to stop Xiao Wu from interacting with anyone. That left Tang San feeling defeated and pained.

Li Yusong walked over at that moment.

He looked at Su Bai, then at the emotionally conflicted Tang San, his thoughts churning.

This youngster was no simple person.

"Alright, those who passed the First Stage, follow me to the Fourth Stage assessment." Li Yusong's voice broke the silence.

Tang San took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in his heart. Now was not the time to lose control. He had to remain calm and figure out exactly what that man wanted.

Tang San followed Li Yusong forward, but his gaze never left Xiao Wu and Su Bai. He could not lose Xiao Wu.

Li Yusong led Su Bai, Tang San, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing across the square before the academy gates.

Most of the crowd that had come to register had already dispersed, leaving only a few parents who still refused to give up, looking around hopefully.

They passed several teaching buildings and arrived at a spacious training ground.

The training ground was simply an ordinary Open Field. At one side of it, a broad, imposing Middle-aged Man with a steady presence sat cross-legged.

Li Yusong stepped forward and respectfully called out, "Teacher Zhao."

The Middle-aged Man slowly opened his eyes. He looked as though he had just finished taking a nap.

His gaze swept over Li Yusong before landing on Su Bai's group.

"Old Li, how many promising seedlings have you brought this time?"

Zhao Wuji's voice was deep and forceful.

Li Yusong nodded, excitement immediately appearing on his face as he said to Zhao Wuji:

"Teacher Zhao, a real monster appeared this time. His Spirit Ring Configuration is yellow, purple, purple. A Twelve Years Old Level Thirty-five Soul Elder."

Zhao Wuji's body jolted, and his expression was no longer calm. He cast aside his casual demeanor and carefully examined Su Bai.

Yellow, purple, purple.

His Second Ring was actually a Thousand-year ring!

Li Yusong then briefly recounted how Su Bai had defeated Dai Mubai.

After listening, Zhao Wuji smiled. He walked over to Dai Mubai and patted his shoulder.

Dai Mubai had originally been somewhat dejected. Upon hearing Zhao Wuji's voice, he raised his head.

"Mubai, it's fine to lose. This way, you can see your own shortcomings clearly. Cultivate diligently and win it back someday." Zhao Wuji's words carried a trace of teasing, but they were also encouraging.

Dai Mubai replied in a low voice:

"Understood, Teacher Zhao."

Zhao Wuji's gaze returned to Su Bai. He looked around before speaking to everyone:

"Originally, your Fourth Stage was to last one Incense Stick against Mubai.

Now that someone has defeated Mubai, the Fourth Stage will be for the five of you to last one Incense Stick against me."

Once Zhao Wuji finished speaking, everyone present aside from Su Bai felt immense pressure.

No matter how strong Dai Mubai was, he was only a Level Thirty-seven Soul Elder. Zhao Wuji, however, was a teacher. Li Yusong, the teacher in charge of registration, was already a Spirit Emperor, so this Teacher Zhao had to be a Spirit Saint!

Tang San's expression turned grave. He had not expected the Fourth Stage assessment to pit them against such a powerful opponent.

Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing all fixed their eyes on Su Bai.

Su Bai remained confident. Even if he could not win, he could still maneuver around him.

Seeing their serious expressions, Dai Mubai lowered his voice and quickly introduced Zhao Wuji to them:

"Teacher Zhao is Zhao Wuji, the Great Strength Vajra Bear is his Spirit Soul, and he is a Level Seventy-six Spirit Saint. His Spirit Soul Characteristic is astonishing defense, and his Attack Power is also high. His only weakness is speed. Be careful."

After saying this, Dai Mubai stepped aside.

Dai Mubai looked at Su Bai. Though he had lost, he had not completely lost his reason. He hoped Su Bai could lead the team through the assessment.

After all, Zhu Zhuqing was still in the group.

After hearing Dai Mubai's introduction, Su Bai nodded.

"I know Zhao Wuji's reputation. Immovable King Zhao Wuji, a ruthless figure from many years ago."

Upon hearing this, everyone grew even more nervous.

Zhao Wuji himself showed a surprised expression. He had not expected this kid named Su Bai to know of him.

At that moment, Tang San stepped forward, his expression extremely serious. He believed that among the five of them, they needed someone to take charge.

And as a Level Twenty-nine Control System Spirit Master, he naturally considered himself the obvious choice for commander.

"Everyone, listen to me. Teacher Zhao is powerful, so we must cooperate properly.

My Spirit Soul, Blue Silver Grass, belongs to the Control System and excels at trapping enemies.

I can serve as the team's commander. Follow my arrangements."

Tang San's tone was steady as he tried to display his leadership ability.

However, after Tang San finished speaking, no one immediately responded.

Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu did not look at Tang San.

Their gazes were all focused on Su Bai, as though they were waiting for him to speak.

Xiao Wu's gaze was especially intent. She did not look at Tang San at all, only stared eagerly at Su Bai.

Seeing Xiao Wu's reaction, Tang San's heart sank.

Xiao Wu, she actually... completely ignored him. Tang San felt an intense sense of defeat.

Could six years of companionship truly be inferior to Su Bai, whom she had seen at first sight?

Naturally, Tang San, who came from a low-martial world in his previous life, did not understand.

Since ancient times, a Green Plum always lost to a Heavenly Descent!

"Xiao Wu... you!" Tang San's voice was somewhat urgent.

Xiao Wu turned her head, confusion in her tone.

"Brother San. What is it?"

Xiao Wu had not noticed the dissatisfaction in Tang San's voice at all. In her eyes, since Su Bai was an Auspicious Beast, they should naturally listen to him.

Though Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing had not looked at Tang San, they had both noticed the fleeting anger on his face.

However, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing both realized that Xiao Wu's strong interest in Su Bai far exceeded her interest in Tang San, this "Brother San."

Dai Mubai, standing nearby, also noticed Zhu Zhuqing's gaze. Seeing her stare fixedly at Su Bai without moving, he felt somewhat resentful.

Zhu Zhuqing had always been cold toward him.

Yet now, she was showing such focused attention toward a man she had only just met.

That made Dai Mubai jealous, while a surge of anger rose within him.