Tang San vs Zhao Wuji

Tang San vs Zhao Wuji

While Ye Liangchen and Zhu Zhu Qing were on their way to Barak Soto City, Tang San and Xiao Wu finally arrived at the gates of Shrek Academy, ready to join the school. Ahead of them stood a sweet-looking, fair-skinned young beauty. She was Ning Rongrong, the Little Witch of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Shrek Academy began its admissions, and many others came after hearing its reputation. Among them were plenty of parents bringing their children to register.

Dai Mu Bai and Teacher Li Yusong were in charge of admissions at the entrance. Just then, Oscar came trotting eagerly over and stood beside Dai Mu Bai.

"Xiao Ao, why aren't you selling sausages?" Dai Mu Bai asked curiously.

"Boss Dai, some time ago, I met a young man with quite impressive strength. He asked me when Shrek Academy would be accepting students, so I came to see whether he would show up."

"Oh! What did he look like?"

"Hmm! He was an unremarkably handsome guy. He looked younger than me, but his Soul Power was very high."

"Could it be him?"

"Boss Dai, you've seen him?"

"I met him at the Rose Hotel. He felt even stronger than me, so he probably won't come."

"No way? Boss Dai, he was stronger than you? You're already at level 37 Soul Power."

"Xiao Ao, there's no reason for me to lie to you."

Dai Mu Bai described the young man he had encountered at the Rose Hotel to Oscar.

"Dai Mu Bai, Oscar, what are you two muttering about?"

At that moment, Teacher Li Yusong's voice rang out.

"Teacher Li, Oscar and I met a genius young man over twenty days ago. We just don't know whether he'll come to Shrek Academy."

Dai Mu Bai and Oscar explained what had happened with the young man they had met before. To be honest, they both hoped a genius of that caliber would come to Shrek Academy.

"Don't overthink it. A genius like that must be from some great family. He wouldn't think much of our academy."

After hearing their description, Li Yusong shook his head. What Monster Academy? Wasn't that just Flender's bragging? As a teacher at the academy, he knew its situation all too well.

"Some parents want their registration fees back. Dai Mu Bai, show them your strength."

Shrek Academy's registration fee was ten Gold Soul Coins. Whether applicants passed or failed, the fee was nonrefundable. They would scam whoever they could, so many rejected students had complaints, especially their parents.

Following Li Yusong's instructions, Dai Mu Bai released his three Spirit Rings, two yellow and one purple, scaring off those who wanted their fees returned.

In the end, only Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong, the Little Witch, passed Shrek Academy's assessment. Tang San and Xiao Wu in particular were only twelve years old, yet their Soul Power had reached level 29, leaving the other ordinary applicants far behind.

When Dai Mu Bai and Oscar saw Ning Rongrong, their eyes immediately lit up. Oscar especially looked as though he had found his white moonlight.

"Boss Dai, I'm in love. You absolutely can't compete with me!" Oscar secretly transmitted to Dai Mu Bai.

"Xiao Ao, her background is no small matter. It'll be difficult."

Though Dai Mu Bai usually indulged in drinking and pleasure, he was still born into royalty. The moment he saw Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul, he knew she came from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, one of the Upper Three Sects. He did not dare provoke someone from such a great sect casually.

At this time, Ning Rongrong was extremely proud and naturally had no interest in these men. She was merely in her rebellious phase and had run away from home to play around at Shrek Academy.

Seeing that Tang San and Xiao Wu had joined Shrek Academy, Dai Mu Bai immediately began enthusiastically promoting the academy's glorious achievements to them. Flender had instructed him to brag as hard as possible whenever new students joined.

Sure enough, after all that boasting, Tang San and Xiao Wu were completely dazzled, while Dai Mu Bai and Oscar nearly burst out laughing. Dai Mu Bai especially felt embarrassed when he shamelessly claimed that one Shrek graduate had become Spirit Hall's youngest elder.

After all, a few years ago, when Flender had bragged in front of that genius young man, the boy's elder had exposed him on the spot. From then on, Dai Mu Bai and Oscar knew just how unreliable Flender was.

Soon, it was time for the fourth assessment. The simple-minded Zhao Wuji found that they had recruited three students this time, all with Soul Power above level 25. That was very good. Still, he wanted to personally test Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong, requiring them to hold out for the time it took one incense stick to burn under his attacks.

"Teacher Zhao, there are only three of them, and you want them to hold out for one incense stick? Aren't you making things difficult for them?"

Dai Mu Bai thought, I barely managed to talk three students into joining after bragging myself hoarse. What are you trying to do?

"Mu Bai, are you teaching me how to do things? The dean isn't here. I have the final say at the academy."

Zhao Wuji had gone to the Soto Grand Spirit Arena yesterday and lost some money on bets. He was still in a foul mood. Seeing the three examinees, he decided to test them himself to relieve his boredom.

"Tang San, pray for yourselves. I usually handle the fourth assessment. I don't know what Teacher Zhao is going crazy over today, insisting on testing you personally. But don't worry. With your qualifications, the academy will definitely accept you. At worst, you'll only get beaten up."

"Brother Dai, how strong is Teacher Zhao?"

"Teacher Zhao's Martial Soul is the Vajra Bear. He's a level 76 Soul Saint, and his defense is extremely strong."

"A level 76 Soul Saint?"

When Dai Mu Bai revealed Zhao Wuji's strength, Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong were all stunned.

At that moment, Tang San had only one thought: What the hell? A level 76 Soul Saint was going to bully three little nobodies like them. Was that something a human being would do?

"Xiao San, let's go."

Xiao Wu directly grabbed Tang San's hand, preparing to slip away. Joining this lousy academy only to get beaten up? Who could stand that?

Ning Rongrong beside them said nothing. She thought that if she got beaten up, she would have Grandpa Sword come and beat Zhao Wuji up later. She was not someone who took losses lying down.

"Xiao Wu, don't be impulsive. Teacher told us to come here."

Tang San grabbed Xiao Wu and urged her not to throw a tantrum.

"You only know how to listen to your teacher. You can't even sleep properly. Some time ago, you swung a hammer onto your own foot, and then you kept tripping for no reason while walking."

Ever since Tang San had tripped and made Xiao Wu fall last time, leaving a large bump on her head that hurt for two days, she had been somewhat traumatized. She was afraid he would let them down at a critical moment.

"You don't need to worry either. Teacher Zhao won't truly attack you. He only wants to assess you."

Seeing Xiao Wu preparing to back out, Dai Mu Bai immediately tried to persuade her to stay. Three students had finally come; he could not let them run away.

"Xiao Wu, trust me."

Tang San held Xiao Wu's hand and coaxed her for a while, finally calming the little rabbit down. Afterward, Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong introduced themselves to one another and decided to face Zhao Wuji together.

The assessment soon began, but once they truly fought, things became difficult. There were only three of them. As a Control System Soul Master, Tang San had to control the battlefield while also protecting Ning Rongrong, who had no offensive ability. Only Xiao Wu could fight Zhao Wuji directly.

The moment the battle began, Zhao Wuji lunged for Ning Rongrong. Tang San activated Blue Silver Grass and pulled Ning Rongrong away from the battlefield.

Crackle, crackle...

On the other side, Xiao Wu unleashed her Supple Skill and Eight Stage Throw against Zhao Wuji, moving with incredible speed.

Aah, aah, aah...

But the difference in strength was simply too great. Her attacks felt like scratches to Zhao Wuji. In less than five minutes, Zhao Wuji shattered Xiao Wu's Charm soul skill in one blow, causing a Soul Power backlash that knocked her unconscious. When Tang San's Blue Silver Grass wrapped around Zhao Wuji, he merely shook himself lightly and shattered it.

"Xiao Wu, Xiao Wu..."

The moment Xiao Wu lost consciousness, Tang San's eyes turned red. He held her unconscious body and kept calling her name, blaming himself deeply for failing to protect her.

"Don't worry. It's only a Soul Power backlash. She'll be fine after resting for a day." Zhao Wuji's voice sounded from afar, reminding Tang San not to worry.

"You've lost. My incense has only burned one-third of the way. How pathetic. Do you two still want to continue?" Seeing the miserable state of the three little ones, Zhao Wuji felt quite pleased.

Looking at Zhao Wuji's arrogant expression, Tang San handed Xiao Wu over to Ning Rongrong and stared at Zhao Wuji with icy eyes.

"Teacher Zhao, let me fight you alone next. One incense stick's time. If I win, the three of us will be considered passed. How about it?"

Zhao Wuji froze. The three of you couldn't do it, and you still want to show off by yourself?

"And if you lose?"

Tang San turned to Ning Rongrong, wanting to ask for her opinion. Ning Rongrong spoke first. "Tang San, don't force yourself. At worst, we can just go to another academy."

"Fine. If I lose, the three of us will leave."

Tang San had once sworn to Xiao Wu that he would protect her for life. Yet now she had been injured and lay unconscious. He could not accept that. At the same time, he deeply resented Zhao Wuji. Anyone who dared hurt his Xiao Wu was courting death.

"Fine. Then let me see what tricks you have."

Zhao Wuji lit another incense stick. In truth, he had long acknowledged these children, but seeing Tang San so serious, he decided to play with him a little longer.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...

The moment the battle started, Tang San rapidly pulled Willow Leaf Knives, Locust Stones, Bone Penetrating Needles, and all kinds of Hidden Weapons from his Soul Tool with both hands, firing them at Zhao Wuji's vital points. Many of them had been coated in deadly poison.

Clang, clang, clang, clang, clang...

The rain-like barrage of Hidden Weapons left Zhao Wuji stunned. He had not expected the boy to possess such methods. Dai Mu Bai, Oscar, and Ning Rongrong in the distance were stunned as well.

"Poisoned. This kid is ruthless."

Zhao Wuji was a level 76 Soul Saint after all, with incredibly powerful defense. He circulated Soul Power over his body, and Tang San's Hidden Weapons could not break through his defense at all.

After the first volley, Tang San brought out major weapons such as Sand Shooting Shadow, the Zhuge Repeating Crossbow, and the Tight Back Flower Adorned Crossbow. But without Dragon Beard Needles, he could not pierce Zhao Wuji's defense. He even used his Hammer Spirit, only to be blasted back by Zhao Wuji's powerful soul skill.

Zhao Wuji was left dizzy by Tang San's various poisonous Hidden Weapons. He caught one poisoned arrow in his teeth, making his tongue go numb. Tang San's mechanical Hidden Weapons were especially lethal; when they struck his body, they made his skin sting sharply. Zhao Wuji was thoroughly enraged.

"Are you done yet?"

Zhao Wuji thought, How can someone so young be this vicious?

Ha...

Zhao Wuji shook away the Hidden Weapons, charged forward, and sent Tang San flying more than ten meters away with an uppercut, a Left Straight Kick, and a Right Whip Kick.

Aah, aah...

Crack...

After taking several of Zhao Wuji's blows, Tang San felt as if his entire body had fallen apart. Yet before hitting the ground, he still pulled out a Sand Shooting Shadow Hidden Weapon and used his last bit of strength to fire poisonous needles at Zhao Wuji. Then he collapsed, vomiting blood and losing consciousness.

Whoosh, whoosh...

The poisonous needles struck Zhao Wuji's skin, bringing waves of stinging pain and numbness.

"I was careless. I didn't dodge! I didn't expect that kid to still have a move like this before falling."

"Mu Bai, carry that kid into the dormitory and let him rest. Let them enroll tomorrow."

Although Tang San had lost in the end, Zhao Wuji, as a teacher, was very satisfied with his performance. The boy was simply too insidious and vicious; he would need proper discipline in the future.

Tang San had suffered badly from Zhao Wuji's whip kick. Two of his ribs were broken. Tang Hao, who had been observing everything from afar, could no longer sit still.

That night, Zhao Wuji was thinking about how to discipline Tang San. The boy struck to kill with every move. He had no idea which bastard had trained him.

"Zhao Wuji, come out."

At that moment, a deep voice came from the woods behind the academy and entered Zhao Wuji's ears. At the same time, a powerful aura locked onto him.

"Come out! I know you're here."

Zhao Wuji immediately rushed into the woods behind the mountain and searched in every direction. A powerful expert had arrived, and as a teacher, he had to be responsible for the students' safety.

"Zhao Wuji, you like bullying the weak. Today, let's have a match too. I won't use my Martial Soul. If you can last one incense stick's time under my fists, I'll admit defeat. Otherwise, you'll have to do one thing for me."

Suddenly, an elderly man in black robes appeared ahead, holding a massive hammer. Two yellow, two purple, four black, and one red—nine Spirit Rings appeared.

"T-Title Douluo."

The moment Zhao Wuji saw those nine Spirit Rings, he was terrified out of his wits and hurriedly begged for mercy.

"May I know which senior you are?"

Chirp, chirp, chirp...

At that moment, Four-Eyed Cat Eagle Flender arrived in the woods and respectfully bowed to the man in black.

"Greetings, Haotian Crown."

Tang Hao said coldly to Flender, "Step aside. This has nothing to do with you."

"Haotian Crown, I don't believe I've offended you. If you want to kill me, at least give me a reason!" The moment Zhao Wuji learned who this fierce man was, he immediately cowered.

"You beat the young one, so naturally the old one has to come seek an explanation."

After saying that, Tang Hao directly swung his fist at Zhao Wuji. The scene was exceptionally brutal.

Aah, aah, aah, aah, aah...

Zhao Wuji had broken two of Tang San's ribs earlier, so Tang Hao showed no mercy. He struck heavily, entering a berserk state.

Aah, aah, aah, aah, aah...

Five minutes later, one of Zhao Wuji's arms had been broken, four of his ribs were fractured, and his old face had been beaten into a pig's head.

"Zhao Wuji, do you understand now?"

Tang Hao coldly asked Zhao Wuji, who lay on the ground.

Understand what? Understand my hammer? You came here and beat me up without saying a word.

Zhao Wuji lay on the ground in utter despair. But he could not afford to offend a Title Douluo, so he could only nod. "Thank you for your guidance, Your Excellency."

Damn it. I got beaten up and still have to thank him. What kind of nonsense is this?

"You'll have to trouble yourselves with him from now on."

After beating Zhao Wuji, Tang Hao left those words behind and vanished. In truth, he continued hiding nearby, mainly because he feared that other powerful experts might discover the little rabbit.

"Flender, you really aren't being a good friend." Zhao Wuji struggled to his feet and complained to Flender.

"Look at what you did today."

Flender shook his head helplessly and took the heavily injured Zhao Wuji back to the academy. He had never expected Tang San to be Tang Hao's son.

This time, Zhao Wuji had one broken arm, four fractured ribs, and a face beaten beyond recognition. Tang San, meanwhile, had two broken ribs after being beaten by the enraged Zhao Wuji during the assessment. It could be considered a mutual loss.

Flender had no choice but to spend a large sum to invite a Healing Type Soul Master from Suotuo City to treat them both. It made his heart ache again. Those were Gold Soul Coins!