First Cooperation

"Be careful of Tang San's hidden weapons."

Qian Yu's Spirit Detection was incredibly precise. When Tang San shifted his weight, Qian Yu could tell he wasn't up to anything good. As expected, Tang San began circulating Mysterious Heaven Skill to activate Sand Shooting Poison Needles.

A cold glint suddenly appeared as dozens of poison needles, as fine as cow's hair, shot out from the Sand Shooting Poison Needles, aiming for Zhao Wuji's vital points! The needle shadows were as dense as star points, carrying a bone-chilling coldness and emitting a faint hum as they grazed the air.

Zhao Wuji was already a Soul Saint powerhouse, and with Qian Yu's warning, he was prepared. However, even so, he dared not be careless.

Zhao Wuji's pupils contracted sharply, and golden light instantly enveloped his entire body. His seventh Soul Skill was activated abruptly. The poison needles shattered upon impact with the golden light, but a few still grazed his shoulder, leaving shallow bloodstains.

Sand Shooting Poison Needles were terrifying indeed.

Fortunately, Zhao Wuji dodged the danger. Otherwise, once the poison needles entered his body and continued to penetrate, they would bring excruciating pain.

"That was close," Zhao Wuji said with a grim expression.

A massive gravitational force was released in reverse, and Tang San was dragged away horizontally.

Zhao Wuji's temper, how could he endure such treatment?

He slammed Tang San down again.

Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong narrowed their eyes again. Xiao Wu did not intervene this time; she could tell that Tang San had truly gone too far.

Tang San's body swayed rhythmically with Zhao Wuji's arm.

"You can't treat me like this! My teacher is the Continent's Foremost Theoretical Master, Yu Xiaogang. He's sworn brothers with your dean, and you..." Tang San, still immersed in the grief and indignation of his hidden weapons failing, used Yu Xiaogang's name to pressure Zhao Wuji.

"Oh." Hearing Yu Xiaogang's name, Zhao Wuji actually stopped.

Flender had told him a few days ago that Yu Xiaogang's disciple was coming to Shrek Academy to study, and he even mentioned Innate Full Soul Power, saying the talent was exceptional.

"This..." Zhao Wuji's eyes darted around.

He decided to go all out and beat Tang San up again. "You are Master Yu Xiaogang's personal disciple, truly disappointing. You resort to crooked and evil methods. Today, I will discipline you on behalf of your teacher."

Zhao Wuji became more vigorous as he beat.

Little did he know, not far away, a pair of dark, bottomless eyes were staring intently at him.

"Satisfying." Zhao Wuji beat Tang San, but he precisely controlled his strength.

Under the multiple blows, Tang San finally rolled his eyes and fainted.

"Bad luck. Mubai, take this kid down and let him rest well. Remember, rest well," Zhao Wuji emphasized fiercely.

He was afraid Dai Mubai wouldn't understand his intention.

Dai Mubai understood instantly and left with the unconscious Tang San.

"Third Brother," Xiao Wu shed silent tears.

"Stop looking, it's your turn next. That kid has a recommendation; you don't have this chance. As I said before, you can only enter this academy if you defeat me."

Zhao Wuji seemed to be in a terrible mood.

He didn't have a good expression for any of these brats in front of him.

Not far away, Dai Mubai silently worried for Zhu Zhuqing.

"Hmph, have you no shame? You're a Soul Saint, and we're just Soul Grand Masters and Soul Elders. Is it fun for you to bully the weak?" Ning Rongrong had witnessed Zhao Wuji's brutality firsthand.

Ning Rongrong had no good impression of Zhao Wuji at this moment.

The thought of possibly being thrown around by Zhao Wuji like Tang San made her face turn terrifyingly grim.

"My rules are my rules," Zhao Wuji roared, showing no regard for anyone.

"What should we do?" Ning Rongrong looked towards Qian Yu, the highest-cultivated person on the field.

Qian Yu also didn't want to fight; it was purely seeking abuse, and Zhao Wuji was completely unreasonable.

However, his opportunities were tied to Xiao Wu and Tang San.

There was no choice but to fight.

"Fight," Qian Yu declared domineeringly.

Immediately, Qian Yu unleashed his second Martial Soul Skill, Spirit Share. Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong on the field instantly had clear eyes. The world before them seemed to slow down, as if they could control the entire world.

"Zhuqing, you are an Agility Attack System user, agile and nimble."

"Rongrong, you are a Support System user, first apply all Amplification buffs to Zhuqing."

"Xiao Wu, you are an Agility Attack System user, but your skills have control effects. Listen to my commands and save your skills."

Although it was the first time they were teaming up, for some reason, Qian Yu possessed a natural leadership aura. Just standing there, the others unconsciously followed his arrangements. Coupled with Qian Yu's Spirit Share, the group inexplicably gained the confidence to defeat Zhao Wuji.

"Okay."

"Okay."

"Okay."

With three "Okay"s, the group's Ranking Battle began. Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu were in the first row, Ning Rongrong in the second, and Qian Yu in the third, a typical 211 Formation.

Zhao Wuji looked at the instantly formed formation and was actually quite satisfied internally, but his face remained indifferent: "Don't say I'm bullying the weak; I'll let you attack first."

"Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, you two go first."

Qian Yu commanded.

"Okay." Zhu Zhuqing, using Qian Yu's Spirit Share, saw Zhao Wuji as if in slow motion.

"First Spirit Skill: Hell Stab." Zhu Zhuqing summoned her Martial Soul, Hell Spirit Cat, her first Spirit Ring glowing yellow, and attacked Zhao Wuji.

Facing an Agility Attack System Soul Master above level 20, Zhao Wuji simply released his first Spirit Skill: Immovable Ming King Body.

The yellow Spirit Ring lit up, and Zhu Zhuqing was instantly sent flying.

Her attack unsuccessful, Zhu Zhuqing was undeterred. Her second Spirit Ring glowed yellow, and she released the Spirit Skill: Hell Hundred Claws, attacking Zhao Wuji.

Giant cat claws tore through the air, heading straight for Zhao Wuji.

Zhao Wuji's third Spirit Skill, Gravity Enhancement, acted in reverse on Zhu Zhuqing, and she was sent flying again.

"This..." Everyone was shocked by the gap between them and Zhao Wuji.

Qian Yu's Spirit Detection calmly analyzed the data, and Spirit Share allowed his teammates to follow his thoughts. The others were like Qian Yu's limbs, and Qian Yu was the brain.

He ordered Ning Rongrong to release Amplification Spirit Skills on Zhu Zhuqing: "Rongrong, amplify Zhuqing."

"Okay."

Ning Rongrong stood in the second row, in the safest position in the team. At this moment, her world was also in slow motion.

Her first and second Spirit Rings glowed yellow. "Seven Treasures Glazed Tile, first is power, second is speed."

With a 20% Strength Amplification and 20% Speed Amplification, Zhu Zhuqing was instantly filled with power, and her speed increased again.

Zhu Zhuqing once again unleashed the Spirit Skill Hell Stab towards Zhao Wuji.

This time, Zhao Wuji still used Immovable Ming King Body, but Zhu Zhuqing could now get close. Her giant cat claws tore through Zhao Wuji's skin.

"Roar." The Great Vajra Bear Martial Soul continuously beat its chest and roared, as if venting its dissatisfaction.

"Very good, you have angered me."

Zhao Wuji released his third Spirit Skill, Gravity Enhancement, stacking it with his fifth Spirit Skill, Gravity Compression.

A powerful gravity pressed down on everyone.

This simultaneously consumed a great deal of Zhao Wuji's mental energy, as he had to control his gravity to avoid causing fatal damage to them.

Thus, he had to defend against their attacks while controlling the intensity of his gravity.

"Xiao Wu, now is the time."

Qian Yu seized the moment and called out to Xiao Wu.

"Okay." Xiao Wu let out a soft cry. She still remembered Zhao Wuji beating up Tang San earlier.

Using Qian Yu's Spirit Share ability, Xiao Wu precisely unleashed Waist Bow on Zhu Zhuqing, who flew into the air. She then skillfully used that momentum to release her second Spirit Skill—Charm, her yellow Spirit Ring glowing.

Xiao Wu's skill hit Zhao Wuji, stunning him for 2 seconds.

"Shocked." Zhao Wuji was completely stunned by this combo.

However, Zhao Wuji was confident that even if Qian Yu and the others could control him, they couldn't break his defense. After all, he was Immovable Ming King Zhao Wuji.

But would Qian Yu let him have his way?