Battle Against Zhao Wuji

"Teacher Zhao, isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

"Wasn't the fourth test supposed to be administered by me?"

Dai Mubai asked in confusion.

"Hmph! The headmaster isn't here, so I'm in charge. I said I'd personally step in and have some fun."

"The time limit is still one incense stick. As long as they can hold out against me for one incense stick, they pass the test."

"Go explain my abilities and characteristics to them properly."

"I hope you understand that you shouldn't try to exploit any loopholes. No one can escape my attack range with speed alone."

"At the same time, I can remind you that none of you can withstand my attacks alone. Coordinating and working together will be your only chance of success."

As he spoke, Zhao Wuji took out an incense stick and planted it in the ground. This was the final time he gave Gu Yi and the others to discuss their strategy.

Seeing this, Dai Mubai helplessly walked over to the group and said, "Sigh~ Originally, I was supposed to oversee this round. You only needed to hold out against me for one incense stick to pass."

"But who knew what got into Teacher Zhao today? He actually wants to personally step in..."

"Alright, enough nonsense. Teacher Zhao is a power-type Soul Master. His martial soul is the Vajra Bear, and he's practically without weaknesses. He also has a nickname: the 'Immovable Bright King'!"

"Is this Teacher Zhao, like the teacher at the entrance, also a Soul Emperor-level expert?" Xiao Wu asked.

"No! Teacher Zhao isn't a Soul Emperor, but he's a level seventy-six Soul Saint! An assault-type Battle Soul Saint!"

The moment those words came out, everyone present except Gu Yi was stunned.

"A Soul Saint! This teacher is a Soul Saint! This..."

Xiao Wu was somewhat frightened. The way she looked at Zhao Wuji now held more fear, along with relief.

Good thing he's only a Soul Saint.

"Alright, there's not much time. You'd better discuss your tactics carefully. Holding out under Teacher Zhao for one incense stick won't be easy."

After offering that final reminder, Dai Mubai stepped aside and left them some space.

Yet his gaze remained fixed on Zhu Zhuqing.

"Alright, let's briefly introduce ourselves first. My name is Tang San. My martial soul is Blue Silver Grass, and I specialize in battlefield control and restraint."

"My name is Xiao Wu. My martial soul is a rabbit, and I'm an assault-type Battle Soul Master."

"Zhu Zhuqing. Martial soul: Hell Spirit Cat. Agility Attack System."

"Ning Rongrong. Martial soul: Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Support System."

"Gu Yi. Martial soul: Bone Dragon. Defense System."

Just as in the original story, Tang San devised the attack plan while Gu Yi and the others were responsible for carrying it out.

However, with Gu Yi's addition, Tang San's plan became more complete, and he also received two suggestions from Gu Yi.

"The strategy should focus on defense and stalling. Facing a Soul Saint head-on would be like striking a stone with an egg."

"We can't use control-type soul skills on Teacher Zhao. Otherwise, the enormous gap in Soul Power will cause backlash."

These two points were almost both reasons for the failure of the test in the original story. As long as they could avoid them, Gu Yi believed they would have a high chance of passing.

If all else failed, they could just activate Tang San's protagonist buff—once Xiao Wu got hurt, everyone on the field would die!

However, even after all that, Gu Yi still leaned close to Tang San's ear and said one thing.

"Even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit. Don't wait until it's too late to regret it."

In the original story, if Tang San had been willing to use Tang Sect techniques in the first round of the test, would there even have been a second one-on-one fight?

Soon, the time for one incense stick ended. Everyone had assumed their battle stances and was merely waiting for the test to begin.

Their formation was somewhat strange. Gu Yi, a Defense System Soul Master, stood in the rear, while Zhu Zhuqing, of the Agility Attack System, stood at the front.

"Good! Since you're ready, the test begins."

As he spoke, Zhao Wuji took out another incense stick and tossed it to the side.

Yet as his words fell, no one moved. They merely summoned their martial souls and watched Zhao Wuji warily.

Tang San felt that Gu Yi was right. The purpose of this battle was never to defeat Zhao Wuji. As long as they could stall for time, that was enough!

"Hm? None of you are attacking? Then I'll make the first move!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Wuji gathered Soul Power and slammed his palm into the ground.

Immediately afterward, a pair of enormous Soul Power hands charged toward Ning Rongrong.

Zhao Wuji's target was clear—deal with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Soul Master first!

"Scatter!" Tang San shouted in warning, his body swiftly retreating to the side.

Other than Gu Yi and Ning Rongrong, everyone quickly evaded the attack.

"Hm? Why aren't they dodging? Should I hold back a little?" Zhao Wuji wondered.

But in the next instant, he found the answer. Gu Yi and Ning Rongrong vanished at the very last second, only to reappear behind him.

"Teleportation! And you can bring a teammate with you? Good kid!"

Gu Yi's display just now instantly caught Zhao Wuji's attention. He flashed Gu Yi a smile, then placed his right palm behind his back to gather strength.

"Vajra Palm!"

With Zhao Wuji's thunderous shout, his figure flashed in front of Gu Yi, and he raised his hand to bring down a palm strike.

But he was still a little too slow. At the very last second, Gu Yi used his soul skill again and narrowly evaded the blow.

"Boom!"

The palm strike slammed into the ground, leaving behind a massive handprint.

"It's time to make a move. The two of us alone are still having a hard time!"

After dodging the strike, Gu Yi immediately reminded them.

Although Tang San's strategy was not focused on offense, they still needed to draw Zhao Wuji's attention at times.

When they encountered danger, Gu Yi would then use his soul skill to rescue them.

"Blue Silver Entanglement!"

"Hell Stab!"

An overwhelmingly huge number of Blue Silver Grass blades burst from the ground, binding Zhao Wuji's limbs, while Zhu Zhuqing charged straight at him, the sharp claws in her hands aimed directly at his chest.

"Hmph! Now this is getting interesting." Zhao Wuji sneered. Soul Power surged around his body, shattering all the Blue Silver Grass and sending Zhu Zhuqing, who was still in midair, flying away.

She lost her balance in the air, her body falling backward.

Zhao Wuji seized the opportunity. A wicked smile appeared on his face as he crossed his hands before his chest.

"Fifth Soul Skill, Heavy Strike Squeeze!"

With Gu Yi present, Zhao Wuji knew it might be difficult to take them down one by one. But he was certain that Gu Yi could not look after everyone at once. Since that was the case, he would use something ruthless!

As the black soul ring around him lit up, a vortex resembling a black hole formed before him, and a terrifying suction force instantly swept across the field!

"Not good! Hold steady!" Tang San immediately shouted a warning.

The others could still hold on for a while, but what about Zhu Zhuqing, who had nothing to brace herself against in midair?

She struggled desperately, trying to regain her balance in the air. But as the black hole drew closer and closer, a surge of fear and helplessness suddenly rose in her heart!

She closed her eyes, as if preparing to accept reality.

But suddenly, an arm wrapped around her, and a familiar voice sounded beside her ear.

"Black Dragon Inferno Burst!"

Seeing how dire the situation was, Gu Yi immediately used his soul skill to catch Zhu Zhuqing in midair, then instantly activated the skill of his Left Arm Soul Bone!

In an instant, a giant dragon formed from black flames appeared out of thin air, roaring as it blasted toward Zhao Wuji.

"Hm? Good kid! You even have a soul bone skill!"

As the attack closed in, Zhao Wuji could only cancel his soul skill and bring both arms together before his chest to block it.

"Argh!"

Gu Yi's attack could ignore Soul Power defenses. Zhao Wuji arrogantly refused to dodge, and the result was that both his arms were scorched black by the dark flames.

For a moment, the smell of burnt flesh drifted through the field.

"Zhuqing, are you alright?" Gu Yi asked with concern as he looked at Zhu Zhuqing in his arms.

Hearing him, Zhu Zhuqing opened her eyes. Seeing that familiar face before her, her heart began pounding wildly.

"I-I'm fine."