Sky Phoenix True Fire Burns Silver Moon, Fourth on the Young Genius List, Swan Mo Jue

Sky Phoenix True Fire Burns Silver Moon, Fourth on the Young Genius List, Swan Mo Jue (4K)

The Underground Cave Demon Spider was one of the kings among spider-type soul beasts, skilled at traps, ambushes, and assassinations!

This Ten-Thousand-Year Earth Cave Demon Spider had intended to hide underground and launch an attack, but it had not expected Zhao Xuanzhen and Na'er to be so overwhelmingly powerful. Its body was forcibly shaken out, and its eight tiny eyes stared at the two in utter terror.

Compared to the evil killer, the Man Faced Demon Spider, the Underground Cave Demon Spider's deadliest weakness was its lack of frontal attack power. It also lacked the Man Faced Demon Spider's lethal neurotoxin that sealed throats upon drawing blood. However, the Underground Cave Demon Spider's control abilities far surpassed those of the Man Faced Demon Spider!

Crystalline yellow spider silk emerged, the mucus drying upon meeting the wind and forming a massive web covering the sky and blocking the sun as it descended upon the two!

Claw blades tore through the air. Ten dark-gold claws, like falling meteors, sliced the web into dust that filled the sky. The Underground Cave Demon Spider's true Killing Move followed immediately after—the web condensed into Prism Thorns that burst from the ground!

Spiderweb Cage, the Underground Cave Demon Spider's proudest Innate Soul Skill—silent, invisible, group control!

"Qi Dong Shan He, shake."

One second before the Spiderweb Cage closed, Zhao Xuanzhen murmured. The light of his first Soul Ring blossomed, black and white qi surging forth and transforming into a rotating Taiji Array Diagram. The webs struck the Yin Yang Airflow and exploded into powder one after another.

Na'er used her first Soul Ring as well. She tapped the ground with her toes and leaped into the air, her Silver Dragon Spear drawing a full-moon silver arc. Silver-white Spatial Power erupted. After effortlessly shredding the troublesome webs, its momentum did not diminish. The spear tip carried a chilling gleam several yards long as it stabbed straight at the Underground Cave Demon Spider.

"Qi Dong Shan He, freeze!"

The Taiji Diagram abruptly expanded in midair, Yin and Yang Dual Qi chasing each other in a continuous flow. The Underground Cave Demon Spider's body, which had been trying to burrow underground and flee, suddenly stalled and fell into a stunned state.

Na'er would not miss such a good opportunity. Her second Soul Skill, Silver Dragon Rage, was unleashed. The silver dragon roared, her entire aura surged, and the Silver Dragon Spear pierced through the spider's abdomen with the force of Thunderbolt. The spear blade spun—Spatial Cutting!

A piercing wail rang out. Yellow-green blood splattered everywhere, and a massive gash appeared in the millstone-sized bloated abdomen of the Underground Cave Demon Spider. Na'er withdrew her bloodstained Silver Dragon Spear and calmly watched the blood seep into the sand as the Underground Cave Demon Spider rolled endlessly, making a painful dying struggle.

"Empty—"

Moments later, the Underground Cave Demon Spider stopped moving, its body breaking down into specks of light and vanishing.

Facing the combined assault of Zhao Xuanzhen and Na'er, even a Ten-Thousand-Year Earth Cave Demon Spider could not stir up much of a fight. A Ten-Thousand-Year Man Faced Demon Spider might have been able to withstand them for a while, since the offensive power of the two spider species was not on the same level.

"Second assessment: beast battle, ten points."

Saint Spirit Douluo Yali's gentle, pleasant voice sounded at just the right moment. In truth, the second stage did not require students to kill the soul beast. They only needed to do their best, and the examiners would naturally make their evaluations. The two had killed a Ten-Thousand-Year Earth Cave Demon Spider, so their score was undoubtedly maxed out.

"Candidates, please note. The third stage, Guillotine Gate, is now open. Pass within thirty seconds to receive six points. One point will be added for every three seconds under the limit, and one point deducted for every three seconds over."

The environment changed, the yellow sand dispersed, and the two returned to the real world. They stood before a passageway where dozens of guillotine blades hung overhead.

The guillotines tore through the air, producing wails and shrieks like vicious ghosts. Their surfaces glimmered with a gray-blue chill, their serrated edges like fangs, while the icy airflow they stirred sliced through drifting dust.

"That's it?"

Na'er examined the descending, intertwined guillotines, put away her Silver Dragon Spear, and said with a cheerful grin, "I'll leave it to you!"

Without waiting for Zhao Xuanzhen to reply, Na'er clasped her hands behind her back and skipped toward the blade shadows. Her silver long hair bounced with her lively movements as she hummed a light tune.

The guillotines seemed unable to tolerate such an arrogant young girl. Two blades flowing with dazzling sharpness slashed down. Zhao Xuanzhen smiled helplessly, flashed behind Na'er, and spread the fingers of both hands to intercept the guillotines from either side.

Clang—

The blades struck his skin, erupting with a metallic ring like clashing gold and stone. Dense cracks spread from the edges, and the guillotines made of black iron instantly disintegrated into iron sand.

Zhao Xuanzhen shook his wrists, iron filings drifting from between his fingers and bursting into sparks on the ground. Then his palms once again sent three crossing guillotines flying. Under the impact of immense force, the blades twisted into spirals.

"Show the assessment some respect. At least summon your Silver Dragon Spear."

"But I have you!"

Hearing Zhao Xuanzhen's reminder, Na'er did not care in the slightest. She had never doubted whether Zhao Xuanzhen could protect her.

"Besides, it's easy to dodge them."

The young girl leaped toward the finish line, her waist twisting into a breathtaking arc. The skirt hem embroidered with silver butterflies swept past the final guillotine.

Time was up. Ten seconds.

In the New Student Assessment observation room, the examiners sat in a row. At the center was Saint Spirit Douluo Yali, flanked by Old Li, the guardian of the First Stage, and an old woman with an aged face.

"Crushing black-iron guillotines with brute force... is this really a body a Soul Elder can possess?" Old Li could not help sighing.

The old woman sneered. "Old Li, haven't you watched that brat's Battle Recording from the Tianhai Alliance Competition? He has a Gold-Grade Original Martial Soul.

Poseidon Pavilion preserves the Secrets of Ben Ti left behind by Spirit Ice Douluo, which record many secrets of the Body Sect. At his age and Soul Power Cultivation, his Martial Soul could not possibly have evolved from a Silver Grade Third Awakening. It could only be a Gold Grade Second Awakening that had broken through the Body Sect's historical limits. A body like this is nothing strange.

In terms of physical fitness, no soul master of the same rank, or even one rank higher than him in Soul Power, could rival him.

Leng Yaozhu... hmph, she really does have an outstanding disciple."

The sarcastic tone made Yali's eyebrows furrow slightly. She said, "Yue'er, the Fourth Stage is a special assessment. They will come over to demonstrate their strengths.

Do not act rashly and cause Yaozhu to misunderstand. The academy should not fall out with the Spirit Pagoda right now."

"Rest assured, Sister Yali. I know what I'm doing. Everything I do is for the academy's Ten Thousand Years Glory."

Cai Yue'er made her guarantee with utmost conviction, but an almost imperceptible, calculating viciousness flashed through her eyes.

Not long after, the doors opened. Zhao Xuanzhen and Na'er walked out side by side. Cai Yue'er's eyes brightened slightly. She gave a light cough and said, "You achieved a perfect score of thirty points in the first three stages. The Fourth Stage is called the special assessment. You have three minutes to consider how to demonstrate your strengths.

Martial Souls, Soul Skills, Mental strength, combat techniques... anything is acceptable."

"I'll go first."

Na'er took the initiative and stepped forward. Unlike Zhao Xuanzhen, whose ability system was complex, she only cultivated the Silver Dragon Spear of the spatial path. She did not need to think too much about it. Besides, she wanted to test the waters for Zhao Xuanzhen and see what this special assessment was really about!

A clear and passionate dragon roar rang out. Na'er ignited brilliant Silver Light Flame, her delicate body flickering seven times in the air. The Silver Dragon Spear left seven points of silver light in midair. Space was torn open by the spear tip, and then the seven points merged into one, forming a pitch-black spatial rift that madly devoured everything around it.

"Na'er, spatial-attribute Tool Martial Soul, Silver Dragon Spear. Top-tier Dragon Clan bloodline, suspected to belong to the Silver Dragon lineage. Outstanding attack power and speed. She comprehended Spear Intent at the age of ten. Ten points for the Fourth Stage special assessment."

After giving her evaluation, Cai Yue'er shifted her gaze to Zhao Xuanzhen. He was her true target. Seemingly casually, she asked, "You are Leng Yaozhu's disciple?"

"Yes."

"Your name is Zhao Xuanzhen, correct? I watched the match recording between Eastsea Academy and Shrek Academy. Original Martial Soul, Gold Grade Second Awakening, Yin-Yang Attribute—an unprecedented talent in twenty thousand years."

Despite Yali's highly warning gaze, Cai Yue'er still rose without restraint, her voice echoing throughout the room.

"My title is Silvermoon. I am one of the members of Shrek Academy's Poseidon Pavilion. I believe your Martial Soul abilities are unusual, and Leng Yaozhu is not suited to teach you.

Shrek Academy has a senior elder of extremely high standing, titled Light and Dark. She possesses Twin Martial Souls: the Bright Holy Dragon and the Dark Holy Dragon.

Light and Dark Douluo controls the two great attributes of Light and Darkness, which share similarities with the yin-yang attribute. Her self-created ultimate technique, Two Extremes Explosion, is unparalleled under heaven.

Boy, a soul master's teacher is extremely important. It determines the achievements of a soul master's entire life. I intend to recommend you to Light and Dark Douluo as her final disciple. This would be an immense honor for your life..."

"Cai Yue'er!"

Anger suddenly appeared on Yali's breathtakingly beautiful face. Backed by Shrek and possessing considerable strength herself, Cai Yue'er had rarely been disciplined by anyone. This had made her accustomed to doing whatever she pleased throughout her life. Now, she had openly tried to poach Leng Yaozhu's disciple. Even good-tempered Yali could no longer stand it!

"Zhao Xuanzhen, what do you think?"

Ignoring Yali's anger, Cai Yue'er stared intensely at Zhao Xuanzhen. A leopard could not change its spots. She had long been displeased with Leng Yaozhu. With the willful nature of this Silvermoon Douluo, how could she possibly refrain from causing trouble?

"Me..."

Zhao Xuanzhen silently took out the Soul Guide Communicator from his pocket. The screen showed that it was currently connected to a call.

"Teacher, Silvermoon Douluo is urging me to become Light and Dark Douluo's final disciple instead. Do you agree?"

Zhao Xuanzhen looked troubled as he cautiously asked Leng Yaozhu. His utterly obvious acting and absurdly fake probing tone made Na'er beside him burst into giggles.

He had guessed that the assessment would not go smoothly. The moment they passed through Guillotine Gate, Zhao Xuanzhen had contacted Leng Yaozhu through Soul Guidance Communication. Every punctuation mark Cai Yue'er uttered had entered Leng Yaozhu's ears in full!

"Cai Yue'er, you're courting death!"

A sharp, shrill roar came from the Soul Guide Communicator. A loud phoenix cry reverberated through the entire room, and the Phoenix Pendant beneath Zhao Xuanzhen's clothes shone brilliantly!

The Phoenix Pendant contained a trace of Leng Yaozhu's Mental strength. It had originally been meant to make locating him easier, but it had now become the trigger for Leng Yaozhu to unleash its power!

The phoenix phantom spread its wings and cried out. Its wings unfurled like clouds hanging from the heavens, blazing streams of fire flowing through its feathers as the air warped into ripples from the heat. This was the Sky Phoenix True Fire that Leng Yaozhu had condensed from the source flames of her Martial Soul. The force of a single strike was enough to instantly erase a level-ninety-five Title Douluo!

Cai Yue'er's expression changed drastically. Silver armor covered her body, moonlight-like patterns flowing endlessly across it. Runes burst from the gaps in the armor, intertwined into a crescent-shaped shield.

Three-Word Battle Armor, Silver Moon Ming!

The two forces collided fiercely. Phoenix Flames exploded into a thousand flame waves, and the Silver Moon shield emitted cracking sounds as though it could no longer bear the pressure. Runes detonated one after another, and the armor shifted from silver to red!

Boom—

Ruthlessness filled the phoenix's eyes. The Sky Phoenix True Fire attached to the Silver Moon shield and violently self-detonated. Cai Yue'er was blasted away by the firestorm. The exposed skin between the tattered battle robes of her Three-Word Battle Armor was covered in burn marks, while her hair tips curled and emitted black smoke.

Cough, cough, cough!

Cai Yue'er rose in disarray, spitting out rings of black aura. Her cultivation was only level ninety-six. If she had not been wearing Three-Word Battle Armor, that one strike of Sky Phoenix True Fire would have cost her half her life!

"Leng Yaozhu!" Cai Yue'er screamed with disheveled hair.

"I'm outside Shrek Academy's gates. If you're dissatisfied, come fight me." Leng Yaozhu said coldly, "Yali, you did not honor our agreement. It seems Xuanzhen and Na'er no longer need to become Exchange Students, and the Spirit Pagoda should cooperate with the Sun Moon Federation instead."

"Wait!"

Yali hurriedly spoke up in alarm. Her emerald-green eyes glared at Cai Yue'er as she shouted coldly, "Get out. From today onward, you will no longer assess new students."

I will tell Ming Ge to remove you from all your posts. Turbid World will replace you as Outer Court Dean. Go back to Poseidon Pavilion and cultivate in seclusion, tempering your character!"

"Sister Yali..."

The Holy Spirit Douluo, who had always been mild-tempered, was truly furious, and it gave Cai Yue'er quite a fright. She hesitated for a long time before finally leaving the room unwillingly and accepting Yali's punishment.

"I'm sorry, Yaozhu. I did not expect Yue'er to be so willful. I have already punished her. Xuanzhen will always be your disciple. This situation will absolutely never happen a second time," Yali said apologetically.

"You'd better keep your word."

Leng Yaozhu ended the communication and did not mention having the two leave Shrek again.

Yali let out a sigh of relief. Shrek desperately needed to restore its reputation, and having Zhao Xuanzhen and Na'er enroll was the best choice. Besides, Cai Yue'er truly needed to be disciplined. If she continued to be indulged, she would eventually cause a catastrophic disaster.

"Aunt Leng is so awesome! I thought that Silvermoon Douluo was supposed to be amazing, but she still got blasted away," Na'er said with stars in her eyes.

Zhao Xuanzhen smiled lightly. Cai Yue'er's conduct could only be called fitting of her established image, but Saint Spirit Douluo Yali's decisiveness had been unexpectedly resolute.

Without Cai Yue'er's reckless interference in the future, Shrek Academy would be at least half as peaceful.

"It was only a minor interruption. You need not take it to heart. The assessment will continue." Yali said warmly, "Xuanzhen, what do you think your specialty is?"

"Actual combat."

Hearing that, all the examiners, including Yali, could not help but freeze slightly. Zhao Xuanzhen was the first student they had ever seen who considered actual combat his specialty. But upon further thought, the answer truly made sense. After all, so-called specialties existed to serve actual combat.

"Open the eighth stage ahead of schedule."

As Yali's voice fell, a wall rose with a rumble, revealing ten young people behind it wearing Shrek's dark-green uniforms. There were both men and women, each with a different expression.

"The eighth stage is comprehensive combat. Before you are students from the previous class of Shrek Academy." Yali smiled. "Since your specialty is actual combat, prove it through a battle.

Xuanzhen, you may challenge any one student as you wish. This battle concerns your scores for both the Fourth Stage and the eighth stage, so take it seriously.

A hint: among them is one person ranked even higher than you on the Young Genius List."

On the journey to Shrek Academy, Zhao Xuanzhen had memorized the appearances of the top four on the Young Genius List. His gaze locked onto a black-haired woman in the distance. She had a slender figure and sweet features, but her dark eyes radiated icy coldness.

Fourth on the Young Genius List, Swan Mo Jue.

Their gazes met. Just as Mo Jue assumed that Zhao Xuanzhen would naturally challenge her, he slowly spoke.

"A one-on-one fight doesn't count as a specialty. You all...

Come at me together."

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