Douluo Dalu: Stardust Crimson Lotus, Twin Dragons Soar
Chapter 23

Elbow Strike Zhou Yi

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Wang Yan's rewards were, needless to say, prepared for the Lan sisters. As Mu En's great-grandson, why would You Jie ever need Wang Yan to prepare resources for him?

If You Jie actually dared to accept them, the very second he took them, Zhang Lexuan would rush over to pin him to the ground and beat him, and by the third second, Mu En would join the fray to help Zhang Lexuan beat You Jie as well.

However, You Jie was certainly going to take the Freshman Assessment championship while he was at it.

As Mu En's great-grandson, You Jie knew he already enjoyed a considerable amount of preferential treatment; if he couldn't even win a competition of this level, he might as well commit suicide and be done with it.

Moreover, although the Lan sisters' strength wasn't among the absolute top tier, they were first-rate among the freshmen. Coupled with their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, and given the environment of the first year where there weren't many top-tier fire-attribute Soul Masters, they wouldn't just avoid holding him back—they could provide him with a significant amount of assistance.

Although You Jie didn't engage in long-winded monologues like those top-tier card players during battle, and could even deploy his final board in a second if he was fast enough and had enough soul power, having two powerful control-type Soul Masters by his side meant he would have more time to show off.

"Alright, Teacher Wang, leave it to us," You Jie responded confidently.

In the afternoon, Wang Yan did not continue his lecture, but instead brought everyone from Class Seven to the Soul Fighting Zone.

Of course, Wang Yan didn't bring them there for a practical combat lesson, but so that the students of Class Seven could better discuss tactics and even practice them in person.

Although the area of the Soul Fighting Zone wasn't very large, as long as it was arranged properly, the thirty-three teams of Class Seven were enough to conduct multiple practice sessions.

Just as the others in the class were still exchanging information about their soul skill effects and brainstorming tactics based on Wang Yan's guidance over the past few months, You Jie had already walked onto the Soul Fighting Zone field, signaling the Lan sisters to follow quickly.

"How about this: use your soul skills on me directly. Let me personally experience the control effects of your skills so that I can better command us during the match."

"Don't worry about hurting me. In fact, if you don't go all out, I won't be able to judge just how strong you really are."

You Jie already knew Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo's two soul skills: the first, Hair Net, and the second, Hair Spike. Clearly, the teachers they had while studying at the primary Soul Master academy had some flawed ideas.

If someone from the Body Sect had been guiding them, they would never have allowed them to acquire such contradictory abilities.

However, even the strangest skill sets could unleash impressive power if the situation was right.

Besides, this kind of low-level match didn't require such top-tier skill builds.

"Alright, then watch out, Class Monitor!" Lan Susu replied immediately. She and Lan Luoluo joined forces to activate their first soul skill, Hair Net. Their long blue hair immediately covered You Jie, transforming into an extremely sturdy net that bound him tightly.

Following closely, their second soul rings lit up, and countless hair strands like sharp needles rapidly pierced toward the many vital points on You Jie's body.

Just as the sisters' second soul skill, Hair Spike, was about to land on him, You Jie's third soul ring—which had been wrapped around his arm by the sisters' Hair Net—lit up. Immediately, a rainbow-colored light erupted from his body, easily blocking their Hair Spikes.

The next moment, You Jie exerted force, breaking free from the sisters' Hair Net, then lightly brushed off his clothes, looking as if nothing had happened.

"Not bad. Although the attack power of the second soul skill is a bit lacking, it excels in its unique attack method, which can be unexpected at critical moments."

"As for the control effect of the first soul skill, it's also quite good. I have a better idea of how to handle the upcoming matches now."

You Jie had a sufficient assessment of the strength of the sisters' soul skills. In his view, the control capability of their Hair Net was far more useful than Blue Silver Binding.

It could inflict a certain amount of damage while exerting control, and the hair itself was far tougher than Blue Silver Grass.

In a sense, Blue Silver Grass really was the most useless Stand (crossed out) Martial Soul in the words of Dio.

"Class Monitor, what was that rainbow-colored light just now..." Lan Susu asked curiously.

Given that You Jie had warned them beforehand, their attack just now had been aimed directly at his vital points.

Yet, none of You Jie's summoning-type Martial Souls had appeared, so how had he blocked their attack and broken free from their Hair Net?

"Ah, that's my third soul skill, Rainbow Life. It can precisely convert the attacks I sustain in a short period into recovery for my physical stamina and soul power."

"As for the Hair Net... your control technique still needs improvement. While it's passable for now, as long as an opponent uses certain techniques and combines them with a bit of strength, breaking free from your net isn't that difficult."

Although You Jie possessed a summoning-type Martial Soul, he had never given up on physical training, especially after obtaining the body-tempering method of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, which had sent his physical strength skyrocketing.

When he was bound by the Hair Net, he had specifically adjusted his posture to save some effort when breaking free. Combined with the effect of Rainbow Life, the damage from the net's restraint was effectively zero, which was why he was able to break out.

A few days later, the Freshman Assessment officially began.

"I didn't expect to fight students from Freshman Class One on the first day. And looking at their expressions, they seem to be students who have already developed Stockholm Syndrome from being trained by that perverted old hag. How unlucky..."

Seeing the few students personally delivered by Zhou Yi, and Zhou Yi herself standing by their field with no intention of leaving, You Jie couldn't help but show a look of disgust.

Although You Jie knew their assessment field was located at the edge of the assessment area—and it wasn't just Zhou Yi, but Wang Yan was also standing near their area—it didn't make him any less annoyed.

"At this angle... Lan Susu, Lan Luoluo, once the match starts, each of you take one and control the two people on the sides."

You Jie's eyes darted as he thought of a good idea.

After the teacher in charge of the area announced the start of the match, You Jie's first soul ring suddenly lit up. A silver-white warrior appeared instantly, transforming into a silver gale that crashed directly into the Freshman Class One student who had just released his Martial Soul. He knocked him right out of the assessment area, sending him colliding into Zhou Yi, who was standing on the sidelines, and ultimately pinning both of them against the wall at the edge of the assessment zone.

At the same time, Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo activated their first soul skill, binding the other two members of Class One and tossing them out of the assessment area as well.

In less than ten seconds, the team from Freshman Class One was defeated.

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