Teacher Zhao's Praise

"First Spirit Ability, Kirin Steps to Heaven!"

Su Bai unleashed his First Spirit Ability in succession, shockwaves rippling from beneath his feet one after another as they surged toward Zhao Wuji.

Each stomp made the ground tremble. Su Bai continued to accelerate, moving like lightning.

Feeling the continuous shockwaves, Zhao Wuji had no choice but to retreat. Though his defense was astonishing, enduring attacks with such a stunning effect in rapid succession still left him somewhat uncomfortable.

Su Bai seized the opportunity, and the Third Spirit Ring beneath his feet lit up once more.

"Third Spirit Ability, Kirin Soars and Breaks!"

He transformed into a streak of golden light moving at extreme speed, instantly closing the distance between himself and Zhao Wuji.

The instant his charge ended, he did not pause. A fierce blow containing Kirin Power shot straight for Zhao Wuji's chest.

"Boom!" A tremendous crash rang out.

Zhao Wuji crossed his arms and blocked Su Bai's attack. His body retreated again, the immense force leaving both his arms numb.

Su Bai did not give up, pursuing relentlessly. He knew time was precious and that he had to make the most of his advantage in this final moment.

During the brief moment the two were locked in battle, an Incense Stick finally burned down to its end. With a snap, all the ash fell.

The ash hitting the ground marked the end of the assessment. Su Bai and Zhao Wuji stopped their movements almost at the same time.

The air over the Training Ground was filled with faint Soul Power Fluctuations. Several stone slabs on the ground had been cracked by the tremors, while fragments of hidden weapons lay scattered about.

Zhao Wuji withdrew his Soul Power, and his burly body ceased expanding. He let out a long breath and looked at Su Bai.

His face bore an approving expression.

"Not bad, Su Bai. Truly remarkable." Zhao Wuji's voice was somewhat hoarse.

Although Zhao Wuji had not gone all out earlier, the pressure Su Bai had placed on him was very real.

In particular, the Kirin Spirit's suppression of the Great Strength Vajra Bear, Su Bai's inconceivable Spirit Ring Configuration, and the powerful strength he had displayed all made Zhao Wuji view this young man in a new light.

Su Bai also withdrew his Soul Power, and the golden Light Shield around him faded away. His breathing was slightly uneven, but his expression remained calm.

In response to Zhao Wuji's praise, he gave a slight nod and said quietly:

"It was only because Teacher Zhao did not get serious. Otherwise, I naturally would not have been able to last so many moves against you."

Zhao Wuji burst into laughter.

"You brat, no need to be modest! If you ever want to spar, just come find me!"

"Thank you, Teacher Zhao," Su Bai said.

Zhao Wuji was quite straightforward by nature and extremely protective of his own. If he and Su Bai were on the same side, Su Bai would not mind giving him a hand in the future.

Beside the Training Ground, Ning Rongrong supported Xiao Wu while Zhu Zhuqing stood nearby.

Their Soul Power had also been greatly depleted, but they were all excited and impressed at this moment.

Ning Rongrong quietly said to Xiao Wu, "Su Bai is amazing."

Xiao Wu nodded slightly, a faint smile appearing on her pale face.

Li Yusong hurried over and first examined the unconscious Tang San and the weakened Xiao Wu.

Only after confirming that they were fine did he turn to Zhao Wuji.

"Teacher Zhao, this assessment..." Li Yusong asked.

Zhao Wuji waved a hand, cutting him off.

"They passed. All of them passed."

Zhao Wuji's gaze fell upon Su Bai again. He felt a delight unlike any he had experienced before.

Shrek Academy had always accepted only monsters. And Su Bai was a monster among monsters.

Zhao Wuji said to Su Bai:

"Su Bai, you are very strong. The quality of your Kirin Spirit far surpasses my Great Strength Vajra Bear.

"And your Spirit Ring Configuration is something I have never seen before.

"A Twelve Years Old Level Thirty-five Soul Elder is already a genius. Being able to last an Incense Stick against me, even though I only used fifty percent of my strength, is enough to prove your ability."

Zhao Wuji's words did not conceal his admiration for Su Bai in the slightest.

Such direct affirmation made Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing admire Su Bai even more. They understood Zhao Wuji's strength and status. Receiving such an evaluation from him showed just how extraordinary Su Bai's talent was.

Ning Rongrong began calculating in her heart. Once a talent like this grew up, his future would be limitless.

If she could bring him into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, it would undoubtedly be an enormous help to the sect.

More importantly, the spouses of direct disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect all had to be battle Spirit Masters.

Ning Rongrong's pretty face flushed slightly, and her heart began beating uncontrollably.

Su Bai was clearly the best choice!

"Brother Su Bai..."

Zhu Zhuqing, meanwhile, became even more certain of what she wanted.

She had traveled all the way to Shrek in search of an opportunity to become stronger, in search of the power to escape Dai Weisi.

The strength Su Bai had displayed was precisely what she desired. What Su Bai possessed might also be exactly what she needed.

But...

Zhu Zhuqing's gaze shifted to Dai Mubai. If Dai Mubai could work hard, she was not unwilling to give him a chance.

It was just that... Dai Mubai had become notorious for his debauchery in Suotuo City, and his cultivation was also...

Zhu Zhuqing let out a helpless sigh.

Tang San slowly regained consciousness when Zhao Wuji announced the result.

All he felt was a burning pain in his cheeks and a heavy dizziness in his head. Vaguely, he heard Zhao Wuji praising Su Bai and the news that they had passed the assessment.

Tang San forced his eyes open and saw Su Bai standing before Zhao Wuji, looking calm yet carrying the composure of a victor.

Meanwhile, Xiao Wu was being supported by Ning Rongrong, her face full of admiration for Su Bai.

An indescribable humiliation and pain surged within Tang San's heart.

He had lost. Lost completely.

It was not merely a gap in strength, but a crushing blow to his mind.

Everything Tang San had taken pride in since childhood paled into insignificance before Su Bai.

Xiao Wu's changed attitude toward him, Zhao Wuji's disregard for him, and the burning pain on his face—everything made him feel a profound sense of defeat.

A fierce rage burned in Tang San's heart, but he could only suppress it. He knew that he still lacked the means to contend with Su Bai.

Zhao Wuji then instructed Li Yusong:

"Old Li, take these children to the dormitories. Especially Su Bai—he deserves the best arrangements."

Li Yusong nodded in agreement. He deeply agreed with Zhao Wuji's words.

"Alright, those who passed the assessment, come with me."

Li Yusong said this to Su Bai, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Tang San, who had barely managed to stand.

He glanced at Xiao Wu, intending to have Teacher Shao Xin prepare some restorative candy beans for Tang San and Xiao Wu.

Shrek Academy was short on funds and had no healing Spirit Masters. Aside from Teacher Shao Xin, the Food System Spirit Saint, the only one in the academy who could provide healing was Oscar, the Sausage Spirit Master.

Su Bai glanced at Xiao Wu with a faint smile on his face, but said nothing.

He waited for Xiao Wu to come find him that night.

That was sure to be very interesting.

Su Bai turned his teasing gaze toward Tang San, wearing an expression all men understood.

Though... Tang San might not understand.