Wu Xiaodong vs. Tao Ping

Ji Bing added one final remark: "Oh, right, Wu Xiaodong, your training will be doubled. After all, you're defense-oriented. Stamina is your foundation."

Wu Xiaodong: "..."

Didn't you say you wouldn't hold grudges?

Wu Xiao'ai glanced at Wu Xiaodong, her eyes full of amusement.

Her meaning was clear: You thought Teacher Ji Bing would let you off that easily? Big brother, I have to say, you're far too naive!

The half-month special training began. The four of them practically entered hell, exhausted like dogs every single day.

In the blink of an eye, half a month passed, and the end of the month arrived.

The arena was already packed with people. Nearly every student had taken a seat in the stands, quietly awaiting the arrival of the three teams.

Because Wang Sheng had slapped Li Feng's face so viciously, Wang Sheng had entered the sights of every power in Wind City.

As a result, several outsiders had appeared in the seats originally reserved for students and teachers.

The City Lord of Wind City, the deputy City Lord, even the Wind City steward of Spirit Hall, along with the heads of numerous small families.

Ye Zhiqiu, Liu Tian, and Ji Bing arrived at the arena's waiting area with their respective students.

"Two matches will be held today. The first will be Class Three challenging Class One in one-on-one duels! Each side will field three contestants! The first side to have all three contestants fall will lose!"

"The second match will be Class Two challenging Class One, in a three-versus-three battle!"

"Now, the first match begins. Both sides, send out your contestants!"

Class Two was led by Ye Zhiqiu. His expression was extremely ugly at the moment, because news of Wang Sheng killing two three-ring experts had already spread.

Naturally, he had heard about it as well.

Even though all three of his students were Two-Ring Soul Grandmasters, while the other side only had two Two-Ring Soul Grandmasters and one One-Ring Soul Master, they had no chance of winning in one-on-one fights.

Because Wang Sheng was simply an unsolvable opponent!

But the arrow was already on the string; there was no choice but to fire it! He could not bring himself to surrender outright.

Besides, he might not necessarily lose. He already had a reasonable plan.

Ye Zhiqiu pointed at one of the three students, a particularly small and thin boy. "Tao Ping, you go!"

The student Ye Zhiqiu had called out was Tao Ping. Though he looked small and skinny, he was one of Ye Zhiqiu's three most outstanding students.

However, he truly had no confidence in facing Wang Sheng! His face immediately darkened.

He really did not want to go first, because Wang Sheng would undoubtedly be in his strongest state at that time.

But since he had been named, he had no choice but to go.

He could only slowly walk onto the field.

At that moment, Ye Zhiqiu reminded him, "Remember, you're an agility-type soul master. Just keep moving around and steadily wear down his Soul Power."

Tao Ping's eyes immediately lit up. That's right! If I can't beat him, I can dodge! My strength may not compare to his, but I'm still quite confident in my speed... Right, I'll wear him down until he drops!

"Wu Xiaodong, you go!"

"Huh?"

Everyone froze. They had all guessed that Ji Bing would send Wang Sheng out first, but they had never expected it to be Wu Xiaodong.

If they remembered correctly, he was a defense-type soul master, wasn't he?

"Brother, don't you dare lose! That would be utterly humiliating. When we leave here, don't tell anyone you're my brother. I can't afford that embarrassment."

After being called out by Ji Bing, Wu Xiaodong had been full of high spirits, thinking about how to show off in front of the entire school.

Then Wu Xiao'ai hit him with that line, instantly wiping away all his enthusiasm. His face was left with nothing but a bitter, depressed smile.

"Class One's Wu Xiaodong. Martial soul: Shield Axe. Two-Ring defense-type Soul Grandmaster!"

"Class Two's Tao Ping. Martial soul: Mountain Cat. Two-Ring agility attack-type Soul Grandmaster!"

The two briefly introduced themselves.

At the same time, they both summoned their martial souls, and two yellow soul rings appeared around each of them.

The referee announced, "Match begin!"

Fierce Tiger Leap!

Tao Ping's First Soul Ring immediately lit up. Clearly, he was the first to launch a soul skill!

Tao Ping leaped into the air and began running rapidly around the arena, constantly circling Wu Xiaodong. His speed grew faster and faster. This was a speed-type soul skill.

Wu Xiaodong placed his martial soul, the Shield Axe, directly before him, blocking his entire body at once.

[Shield Axe: A forearm shield sits in the middle, with two large axe blades on either side of the shield and a short axe handle in the center. It is an extremely unusual martial soul.]

"Heh."

A cold smile appeared on Tao Ping's face. If Wang Sheng had come out, he truly could only have worn him down. But Wu Xiaodong was a defense-type soul master—he could completely break through him!

Although Wu Xiaodong's Shield Axe covered a huge area, it could only defend one side.

Whoosh!

Tao Ping believed he had spotted an opening, a flaw.

He turned into a streak of rapid motion and charged straight at Wu Xiaodong, throwing a punch.

"Heh."

However, just as his attack was about to strike Wu Xiaodong, Wu Xiaodong gave a cold laugh as well!

With a movement of his hand, the Shield Axe appeared directly in front of Tao Ping.

"Damn it!"

Tao Ping could not help swearing! He was moving too fast to stop at all. If that punch landed, his fist would be in serious trouble.

Fortunately, he possessed excellent combat instincts.

While charging forward, he immediately exerted force through both legs, flipping through the air. His feet landed atop Wu Xiaodong's Shield Axe, and with a stomp and leap, he sprang above Wu Xiaodong's head.

Tiger King Tail Whip!

Tao Ping, still in midair, seized the opportunity and immediately unleashed his Second Soul Ring Skill!

The Mountain Cat martial soul around him swung its tail, lashing down at Wu Xiaodong below.

"Good!"

It had to be said that Tao Ping's combat instincts were excellent. Even his teacher, Ye Zhiqiu, could not help nodding repeatedly.

Unfortunately, they had underestimated Wu Xiaodong too much. He raised one arm, sheltering his entire body beneath the enormous Shield Axe.

Bang!

Tao Ping's tail whip carried tremendous force. Though it failed to knock aside the Shield Axe, it still forced Wu Xiaodong down onto one knee.

Tao Ping used the rebound force to flip over and land on the ground, then immediately swung his tail again, striking directly at Wu Xiaodong.

Because the Shield Axe was so enormous, while it blocked attacks, it also obstructed Wu Xiaodong's vision.

As a result, he failed to react in time and was struck directly, sent flying four or five meters!

Below the stage, Wu Xiao'ai covered her face. "Brother, aren't you being too careless? Don't actually lose!"

It was not just Wu Xiao'ai who could see that Wu Xiaodong had underestimated his opponent. Wang Sheng and Mei Hu could see it too. If Wu Xiaodong had used a soul skill to defend, he definitely would not have been forced to one knee. He would not have lost the initiative and exposed an opening.

"Cough, cough..."

Wu Xiaodong coughed a few times and slowly stood back up. That move had not injured him, but it really hurt!

"Hm?"

Suddenly, Wu Xiaodong's entire body shuddered. He felt an icy gaze fixed upon him.

He subconsciously looked over. It was Teacher Ji Bing...

Gulp...

Wu Xiaodong swallowed hard. Looks like I need to end this quickly. Otherwise, I'm in for a tragedy.

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