Class Promotion Tournament Squad

Yet, to others, this strike appeared perfect, but Wu Zhangkong shook his head slightly. In his heart, he already knew Xie Xie had lost.

Xie Xie, however, thought otherwise. In his view, his spirit power was far deeper than Gu Yue's, and the constant maneuvering had already exhausted much of her energy. No matter what, she would be unable to dodge this strike.

However, the moment Xie Xie was about to strike Gu Yue, a blinding light erupted from behind her, causing him to squeeze his eyes shut.

Xie Xie cursed inwardly, swinging his Light Dragon Dagger and Shadow Dragon Dagger forward in an attempt to fend off Gu Yue's attack.

"Stop! Gu Yue, you win!" Wu Zhangkong's voice rang out just in time.

It took a full several seconds before Xie Xie could barely open his eyes, though a stinging sensation still lingered.

"Teacher Wu, I haven't lost yet." Xie Xie believed that in those few seconds, he could have completely blocked Gu Yue's frontal assault.

"A loss is a loss. The moment you were blinded, Gu Yue was already behind you. If she had wanted to, you would be dead," Wu Zhangkong said in a deep voice.

As if to verify Wu Zhangkong's words, a silver light flashed on Gu Yue's body, and she appeared directly beside him.

"This is... Teleportation!" Xie Xie recognized the skill, as it was Li Chushui's spirit ability, though Gu Yue's range was not as far as hers.

"So, Teacher Wu, can I enroll now?" Gu Yue asked with a smile.

Wu Zhangkong nodded. "I always keep my promises. However, I want to know what your spirit is exactly. Why are you able to control so many elements?"

"My spirit is indeed called Elementalist. Of course, that's a name I gave it myself; it hasn't appeared in the Federation's records. I am the first. My ability is to control elements: fire, water, earth, wind, space, and light. I can control all six, but I cannot add spirit rings to any single element. I can only master them, so my first spirit skill simply enhances my control over these elements," Gu Yue replied.

"To think such a spirit exists!" After hearing Gu Yue's answer, Wu Zhangkong understood instantly.

Although the inability to add spirit rings to any specific skill sounded like a major limitation, one had to realize that being able to use six elements alone was an heaven-defying existence. Any one of those elements taken individually would be a decent spirit, not to mention the infinite potential Gu Yue's spirit held for the future.

"From now on, you are a student of Class Five. I will handle the matters with the academy."

"Thank you, Teacher!" Gu Yue flashed a smile, clearly delighted.

"Now, you can go run just like the others. This is the basic curriculum for my class," Wu Zhangkong said in a deep voice.

"Alright!"

Gu Yue responded and headed toward the track.

At that moment, Wu Zhangkong walked over and kicked Xie Xie in the backside. "What are you standing there for? You go too!"

"Ah! Teacher Wu, can I rest for a bit? My spirit power was drained too much just now," Xie Xie said with a bitter face.

Wu Zhangkong let out a cold snort. "If you had beaten her, I might have let you rest, but you lost thoroughly. Don't give me any more excuses—get going!"

Xie Xie let out a mournful cry and had no choice but to run toward the track.

Seeing Wu Zhangkong approach, the others who had been watching the show also began to run.

"Why are you wearing an iron vest?" Gu Yue asked as she ran up beside Tang Wulin.

"This is what Teacher Wu requires of us. Xie Xie is wearing one too!" Tang Wulin replied.

"Xie Xie?" Gu Yue tilted her chin slightly as she thought. "Is that my defeated opponent from just now?"

"Uh..." Tang Wulin could only nod awkwardly.

"Hey! Can you stop talking behind my back?" Xie Xie, having put his iron vest back on, ran up to Tang Wulin's side.

"Did I say something wrong? Aren't you my defeated opponent?" Gu Yue said, sticking out her tongue.

"You..." Xie Xie wanted to retort, but realized he truly had no grounds to argue. "Do you dare to fight me again next time?"

"Bring it on!" Gu Yue accepted without a hint of fear.

"Good! That's the spirit! Tang Wulin, you be our referee!"

"This..." Tang Wulin felt a wave of gloom. Why are they about to fight again?

"Are the three of you bored? Run faster!" Wu Zhangkong stood outside the track and barked at the trio.

"Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, Gu Yue, come here."

As class was about to end, Wu Zhangkong suddenly called the three of them to his side.

Though they didn't know the reason, the three quickly walked over.

"Starting today, Gu Yue, you will also participate in the Class Promotion Tournament. After class, come find me for special training just like these two," Wu Zhangkong told Gu Yue.

"Class Promotion Tournament? What is that?" Gu Yue had only arrived at the East Sea Spirit Master Academy today and knew nothing of it.

Soon, Wu Zhangkong briefly explained the rules and schedule of the Class Promotion Tournament to Gu Yue.

"I have no problem participating, but I'm afraid someone might hold me back." As she spoke, Gu Yue deliberately glanced at Xie Xie.

"What's that supposed to mean? You think this young master would hold you back?" Xie Xie pointed at Gu Yue, looking annoyed.

"Wouldn't he?" Gu Yue smiled and said to Teacher Wu, "I've already learned that since the start of the semester, he has lost to Tang Wulin three times in a row, and today he lost to me once. So, I think Tang Wulin and I are enough for the tournament; someone else can just sit on the sidelines and watch."

"Damn it, Teacher Wu, you be the judge."

Seeing that he couldn't out-talk Gu Yue, Xie Xie could only turn to Wu Zhangkong.

Wu Zhangkong's dark green eyes swept over Xie Xie, and he sneered. "Gu Yue is right. Perhaps I really should consider letting only the two of them compete."

"You're kidding, right?"

"Heh heh!" Gu Yue chuckled triumphantly.

"Teacher Wu, you aren't joking, are you?" Tang Wulin had not expected Wu Zhangkong to say such a thing.

"Do you think I would joke?" Wu Zhangkong said coldly.

Indeed, Wu Zhangkong was not a man who joked; what he said was what he meant, and he never wavered.

"However," Wu Zhangkong's tone suddenly shifted, "if you can break through to level 20 before the Class Promotion Tournament, I will allow you to participate."

Level 20—it was not necessarily difficult, but it was not exactly simple either.

After all, Xie Xie's soul power was already at level 19; he was only one step away from level 20.

But this was a breakthrough of a major realm; effort was one aspect, but luck also played a part.

In truth, Wu Zhangkong's intention was to put some pressure on Xie Xie. After all, Xie Xie possessed twin martial souls and innate full soul power; in Wu Zhangkong's eyes, not having broken through to level 20 at this age was simply slacking off.

"Fine!" Xie Xie nodded vigorously. "Once this young master breaks through to level 20, I'll carry you guys through the Class Promotion Tournament and crush everyone, alright?"

"Tch!" Gu Yue snorted in disdain.