In Shrek Academy's freshmen dormitory, Qin Yue rose from his bed after finishing a day of cultivation, stretching helplessly.
Ever since he had broken through Level 30 last year, his previously decent Soul Power growth rate had immediately plummeted to rock bottom.
After an entire year, he had only reached Level 32. One of those levels had even been a bonus from absorbing a Soul Ring!
Qin Yue knew full well that nothing had gone wrong. It was merely a slight "side effect" caused by his Martial Soul being of too high a quality.
As long as he endured the period from Level 30 to Level 70, the future would naturally be wide open.
But knowing that did not stop him from feeling frustrated. Qin Yue clenched his fists, intending to train his strength a little more.
Just then, someone suddenly knocked on the dorm door, followed by the reminder of an unfamiliar student. "Brother Qin, Teacher Mu said tomorrow is the Freshman Assessment registration. She wants you to come to the classroom."
Had three months already passed? Qin Yue came to his senses and casually replied, "Got it."
Freshman Assessment... Qin Yue raised a brow, suddenly interested. His Soul Power cultivation was still progressing like a turtle crawling, and he happened to need an opportunity to vent his frustration.
He just did not know whether he could enter the Freshman Assessment alone...
"No! Absolutely not!" Mu Jin firmly rejected Qin Yue's idea of taking the stage alone.
But her tone quickly softened as she said gently, "Your teacher has already approved three whole months of leave for you. Help me out, will you? Take Ning Tian and Wu Feng with you, and make sure you bring home the championship!"
Qin Yue had only been asking in passing. Seeing Mu Jin's serious expression, he shrugged. "I have no other questions."
Mu Jin was delighted upon hearing this and immediately called out, "Ning Tian, Wu Feng, come over here."
The two girls quickly came before Qin Yue. Ning Tian had well-proportioned features and a clean, somewhat androgynous temperament.
Wu Feng, meanwhile, was tall and had developed rather well for her age. Her fiery red short hair gave people the mistaken impression that she was actually a cool, mature beauty.
Of course, in Qin Yue's eyes, they were both little girls.
Wu Feng secretly glanced at the muscles on Qin Yue's arm. Her mind was shaken by that thick, powerful body, and she did not even hear what Mu Jin was saying.
Ning Tian noticed Wu Feng's odd behavior. After following her gaze for a glance, she hurriedly looked back at Mu Jin, both embarrassed and annoyed. Her entire face, even her ears, felt hot.
What is Feng Mei even doing?! And Qin Yue... something that big could actually kill someone...
Meanwhile, Qin Yue continued listening to Mu Jin introduce the Freshman Assessment, giving perfunctory nods every now and then while already considering what to eat that night.
Mu Jin completely ignored the trio's distraction. As long as Qin Yue, whose strength she roughly understood, was there, the Freshman Assessment championship would definitely belong to Class Nine!
Her biggest problem now was how to smash Zhou Yi's bitchy face in a reasonable manner.
Since the Freshman Assessment was tomorrow, Mu Jin dismissed class early today so everyone could fully prepare for the assessment and strive to remain at Shrek Academy.
After thoroughly pinching Wu Feng, Ning Tian rose from her seat and quickly stopped Qin Yue, who was planning to grab something to eat, together with a wronged-looking Wu Feng.
"Student Qin, tomorrow we'll be fighting side by side as teammates. But the two of us still know nothing about you, and that won't be conducive to our coordination..."
Qin Yue understood what Ning Tian meant and continued along her line of thought. "I'm also curious about the two of your strengths. Why don't we find a place to spar?"
For some reason, Ning Tian suddenly panicked, but there was no backing out now. She immediately nodded. "I happen to know a corner that hardly anyone goes to."
A shy smile appeared on Qin Yue's face. He rubbed his hands together impatiently. A meat shield he had not been able to find in the Qin Clan for years had actually delivered itself to him today! He would have to cherish it properly.
Following Ning Tian and Wu Feng out of the classroom, they turned this way and that before indeed arriving at a secluded corner with hardly anyone around.
The three took their stances and completed Martial Soul Possession. Wu Feng, who had transformed into the Little Dragon Maiden, looked puzzled at Qin Yue, who still stood there without moving.
"What are you standing around for?"
Qin Yue stretched twice before curling a finger at Wu Feng. "Come on."
"Your Martial Soul..." Wu Feng froze, her delicate little face visibly flushing red. "Don't look down on us!!!"
Ning Tian, standing behind Wu Feng, was equally furious. Her First Soul Ring immediately lit up. "Seven Treasures Famous, first: Speed!"
"Just because your cultivation is higher, you think you can look down on us? I'll make sure you learn your lesson!"
With the boost, Wu Feng could no longer contain her anger. Her entire body became a red blur as she lunged at Qin Yue.
Yet despite Qin Yue provoking them like this, Ning Tian and Wu Feng still remembered that tomorrow was the Freshman Assessment.
The former only used her First Soul Skill to boost speed, while the latter did not use any Soul Skills at all, choosing instead to determine the outcome through the physical qualities gained from Martial Soul Possession.
Just what I wanted! A smile appeared on Qin Yue's face. He clenched his right fist and, rather than retreating, charged toward Wu Feng.
With a thud, a red figure flew backward even faster than she had charged, crashing heavily onto the grass.
"Feng Mei!" Ning Tian stared over in panic and saw Wu Feng clutching her stomach tightly on the ground, her entire face twisted in agony.
"Tut." Qin Yue shook his head regretfully. He had already controlled his strength as much as possible, yet Wu Feng had still broken at the slightest touch.
Wu Feng abruptly raised her head. Qin Yue's tut was unbearably grating. Gritting her teeth, she stood up from the ground as a brilliant red light suddenly flared around her and her Second Soul Ring lit up.
This was Wu Feng's Second Soul Skill: Dragon's Fury.
It was a boosting Soul Skill capable of enhancing her in every aspect, and it likewise displayed the fury in Wu Feng's heart.
Ning Tian's expression also turned cold. Her First Soul Ring and Third Soul Ring lit up at the same time. "Seven Treasures Famous, first: Speed; Seven Treasures Famous, third: Strength!"
Wu Feng transformed into a streak of red light and instantly lunged before Qin Yue at a speed several degrees faster than before. Her left hand, now completely transformed into a Dragon Claw, struck viciously upward at Qin Yue's right cheek!
Bang!!!
The sound of two chunks of steel colliding rang out. Wu Feng stared in horror at Qin Yue, who stood motionless in place, his body wrapped in lightning. He had taken her blow head-on and remained completely unharmed.
"You don't even have the strength to hit someone, and you call yourself Power Attack System?"
The next moment, Wu Feng felt a sudden sharp pain in her stomach. Her body seemed to fly up, and her whole self became weightless.
In her daze, Wu Feng suddenly felt warmth beneath her. Realizing what had happened, her vision went black, and she completely fainted.
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