3+2 Confrontation (Part 1)

The semi-finals of the Freshman Assessment were about to officially commence. The matches, which were originally scheduled to begin immediately after the drawing of lots, had their timing altered due to the influence of Zhang Lexuan's tangible reach—though it was merely a half-day postponement to accommodate Shrek Academy's tradition that the final four and the championship match must be completed on the same day.

After chatting with Ning Tian, You Jie simply decided to head to the assessment area together with her and Wu Feng, taking the opportunity to discuss more about Soul Tools along the way.

There were quite a few Soul Masters within the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect responsible for researching and crafting Soul Tools. Although You Jie couldn't trust them the way he trusted Qian Duoduo—sharing his wild ideas for them to help realize—he didn't mind answering their questions if they were confused about technology Qian Duoduo had already sold to them.

Furthermore, Ning Tian had a strong desire to become a Soul Master herself, though she only wanted to learn how to use Soul Tools for self-protection and had no interest in starting from blacksmithing at the Soul Tool Department.

Moreover, since she would most likely become a core disciple of the Martial Soul Department, she couldn't go to the Soul Tool Department to ask their teachers about using Soul Tools, leaving You Jie as the only one she could turn to for answers.

You Jie was remarkably patient in this regard. Of course, this was also because Ning Tian's learning attitude was very sincere, and her mind was sharp; she wasn't like some of the classic Martial Soul Department students who were bound by absurdly erroneous concepts, leading to a whole host of jokes.

"Strange, Sister Feng is usually very guarded against men, yet she never seems to show that expression toward you..."

After the three arrived at the assessment area and chatted for a while, just as they were about to separate to warm up, Ning Tian suddenly spoke out of the blue, leaving both You Jie and Wu Feng stunned.

However, You Jie was the first to react, explaining to Ning Tian and the somewhat flustered Wu Feng:

"That's probably because of my Martial Soul. My second Martial Soul can summon a Red Dragon that possesses the power of fire, which is quite similar to classmate Wu Feng's Martial Soul."

"Is that so? But I feel like there's more to it than that..."

Ning Tian smiled softly, though the smile gave off a somewhat scheming vibe, completely different from the impression You Jie had of her.

"Alright, stop tormenting your little follower. Or are you trying to vent your dissatisfaction with your own gender in this way?"

You Jie helplessly pierced through Ning Tian's hidden true thoughts, then immediately went to join Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo, who had just arrived at the assessment area, to begin their final warm-up before the match.

As for Ning Tian and Wu Feng, their final teammate, Nanmen Yun'er, had also arrived. Seeing the strange expressions on Ning Tian and Wu Feng's faces, she felt momentarily at a loss.

Coming from a minor noble background, she could already sense that the relationship between Ning Tian and Wu Feng was extraordinary, but after learning of Ning Tian's pedigree, she didn't dwell on it further.

The relationship between a young master and a companion reader was common among high nobility; although the Nanmen family was only minor nobility, they still possessed a certain level of insight.

Just as You Jie and his team finished their warm-up, their opponents for the day, the team led by Dai Huabin from Freshman Class Five, finally arrived at the assessment area.

Upon seeing You Jie, who had just finished warming up, the usually stern-faced Dai Huabin's expression turned even gloomier.

He knew very well that You Jie was the most dangerous opponent in the Freshman Assessment.

According to intelligence sent back by his older brother, who had already entered the Inner Court, when You Jie had just become a Soul Elder, his Martial Soul's summons were already capable of defeating a Soul Ancestor.

Now, You Jie's soul power had reached level thirty-eight. If it were a one-on-one fight, unless they started at very close range, even Dai Huabin had to admit he had no chance of winning against You Jie.

But this semi-final was a three-on-three match. By his side was the Spirit Control-type Soul Grand Master Cui Yajie, and his fiancée Zhu Lu, with whom he could perform a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

With the invincible Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Hell White Tiger, passed down through generations of the Dai and Zhu families, Dai Huabin was confident he could defeat You Jie.

As for what to use in the afternoon after using the Martial Soul Fusion Skill in the morning, that was not something Dai Huabin needed to consider.

Whether it was Ning Tian's team or Wang Dong's team, in Dai Huabin's eyes, they were not worth mentioning and could be easily defeated without the need for a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

Therefore, Dai Huabin felt no burden about using his precious Martial Soul Fusion Skill directly on You Jie.

After a while, many teachers arrived one after another, and Zhang Lexuan, who was presiding over the semi-finals, arrived alongside the Dean of Education, Du Weilun.

However, perhaps to avoid any suspicion, the referee for You Jie and Dai Huabin's teams was not Zhang Lexuan, but Du Weilun.

You Jie didn't care about such details; he led Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo onto the competition field, his gaze locking with Dai Huabin's.

Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo likewise fixed their eyes on Zhu Lu and Cui Yajie, recalling the tactics You Jie had laid out just moments ago.

"Lan Susu, after the match starts, go mark Zhu Lu. Don't rush to use your first soul skill to control her immediately; just keep her separated from the others."

"Lan Luoluo, you are responsible for dealing with Cui Yajie, but be careful of the charm skills she likely possesses."

"As for Dai Huabin, and the Martial Soul Fusion Skill he and Zhu Lu likely possess, leave that to me."

Although Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo were a bit confused, they followed his instructions unconditionally out of trust in You Jie.

After both sides announced their names, following Du Weilun's announcement, the match officially began.

Once the match started, the actions of both sides were starkly different.

On You Jie's side, the three of them released their Martial Souls and stood motionless on the spot, as if waiting for the other side to come to them.

Dai Huabin and his two teammates, however, released their respective Martial Souls and accelerated as they charged toward You Jie's team.

While running, the Nine-tailed Fox Soul Master, Cui Yajie, suddenly looked at You Jie, gave him a sweet smile, and even blew a flying kiss while winking.

At the same time, the first soul ring behind her lit up, though it was not very obvious and easily overlooked on such a sunny day.

However, facing Cui Yajie's charm soul skill, You Jie merely smiled lightly. The next moment, the Speed Warrior appeared in front of him and suddenly accelerated, charging toward Cui Yajie.

Clearly, this level of charm was useless against him; besides, Cui Yajie hadn't fully matured yet, and You Jie was certainly not some Captain Quattro with embarrassing last words.

At the same time, Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo each used their first soul skill, Hair Net, to launch an attack on Zhu Lu and Cui Yajie, notably leaving Dai Huabin alone.

This made Dai Huabin feel exceptionally annoyed.