Impeccable Cooperation!

"Teacher Zhao, we are ready!"

Zhao Wuji, who had been waiting for these very words, grinned and immediately settled into a defensive stance.

"Good lads, you've kept me waiting long enough! Come on!"

As he spoke, his first soul ring manifested beneath his feet, ready at any moment to face the onslaught from this group of little monsters.

"Everyone, stick to the plan!"

Du Hao's command rang out instantly.

Having spent years honing their coordination, Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing fell into formation without a second's hesitation.

Ning Rongrong, however, stood there at a loss after summoning her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

"Um, who should I buff?"

It was hardly Ning Rongrong's fault for being flustered; she had only been given a brief overview of the four-person team composition.

Du Hao, meanwhile, didn't waste time on explanations.

He summoned a miniature version of a green onion, tossed it to Ning Rongrong, and said sternly, "Prioritize me and Tang San. Give whatever is left to the others based on your capacity."

Ning Rongrong caught the mini green onion.

Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing immediately consumed theirs, feeling their attributes surge throughout their bodies.

Once the skill effects took hold, Tang San and Xiao Wu split to the left to harass their opponent, while Xiao Wu pushed off the ground on the right, causing the earth to crack instantly.

"First Soul Skill, Waist Bow—Rabbit Kick!"

Xiao Wu's first soul ring lit up. She vaulted into the air with a burst of kinetic energy, then dove downward in a rider-kick style.

This was a technique inspired by Du Hao; after all, sticking to the original methods felt like it would put them at a disadvantage.

Tang San's approach was even simpler.

"First Soul Skill, Blue Silver Reinforcement—Razor Leaf!" Countless hardened blades sprouted from his Blue Silver Grass, accompanied by his own improvised, unorthodox techniques.

Xiao Wu unleashed a dazzling flurry of kicks, striking relentlessly at Zhao Wuji's vulnerable points: his limbs, eyes, and ears.

"Seven Treasures Glazed Light! First, Power!" x3

"Seven Treasures Glazed Light! Second, Speed!" x3

Having consumed the Emerald Garlic provided by Du Hao, Ning Rongrong felt the 15% boost to all attributes, experiencing the sensation of being a support soul master for the first time.

As six streams of light merged into Du Hao, Tang San, and Xiao Wu, the trio's attack speed increased, and their coordination became significantly more fluid.

As for why she hadn't buffed Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong simply couldn't find her anywhere on the field and had no choice but to give up.

From the very start of the battle, Zhu Zhuqing had consumed her green onion and immediately activated her first soul skill to go invisible. She had never intended to rely on Ning Rongrong's buffs anyway.

After all, having Du Hao was enough for her.

"Good lads, I underestimated you!"

"First Soul Skill, Immovable Bright King Body!" No sooner had he spoken than Zhao Wuji's defensive power skyrocketed, along with a significant boost to his offensive capabilities.

Seeing this, Du Hao, acting as the primary attacker, watched Tang San and Xiao Wu circling and harassing the target and shouted, "Tang San, pull Xiao Wu back!"

"Right!" Tang San didn't hesitate, manipulating his Blue Silver Grass into a vine and lashing it toward Xiao Wu in mid-air.

Xiao Wu caught the vine, used the momentum to swing back to Tang San's side, and kept her eyes locked on Zhao Wuji with a vigilant gaze.

"Brother Hao! Be careful, I can't even budge him anymore—my feet are aching from the kicks!"

"Underestimating me, are you?"

As he spoke, Du Hao held the green onion horizontally before his eyes, channeling his Soul Power into it.

"Second Soul Skill, Shining Green Onion!"

The green onion in his hand shifted from its original emerald hue, brightening until it glowed with the intensity of a lightbulb.

Without hesitation, Du Hao took a bite from the end of the green onion.

The second soul ring's ability granted the user a 20% speed boost and created three afterimages, each possessing 40% to 20% of the user's base attributes.

"That's incredible!"

Ning Rongrong, who had been slacking off in the back after casting her buffs, was stunned by the sight.

She had never even heard of such a miraculous skill.

"San, find an opening to pin Teacher Zhao's feet!" After a brief exchange of glances with Tang San, Du Hao shot toward Zhao Wuji like an arrow released from a bowstring!

"Second Soul Skill, Dual Reinforcement—Blue Silver Entanglement!" Tang San immediately activated his binding skill, locking Zhao Wuji's legs firmly in place.

"Let's see what other surprises you have for me!"

Zhao Wuji prepared to activate his second soul ring, intending to deliver a crushing blow to the boy before him.

Suddenly, a pink orb of energy appeared from the side, striking the joint he was about to use for his skill with perfect precision.

"Ugh!"

Following the direction of the attack, he looked over.

He saw Xiao Wu waving at him, her other hand shaped into the form of a pistol; it was clear that she had launched the attack.

"A Self-Created Soul Skill? Good girl, you all keep giving me more and more surprises!"

He never expected that a skill as incredibly difficult as a Self-Created Soul Skill would be mastered by someone among this group of freshmen!

The surprises for Zhao Wuji were simply piling up!

Even Dai Mubai, who had been silently watching the battle from the side, was now staring dumbfounded at Xiao Wu, who stood beside Ning Rongrong to protect her!

"This year's freshmen are just too terrifying..." he couldn't help but mutter to himself.

This couldn't really be blamed on Dai Mubai; one had to know that, in the past, he had been the strongest existence in the academy.

He never expected that after this freshman entrance exam, his worldview would almost be completely overhauled.

It was simply too outrageous.

"Teacher Zhao, where are you looking?" Just as Zhao Wuji was distracted, looking toward Xiao Wu, Tang San suddenly spoke up.

Before Zhao Wuji could react, his wide-open mouth was about to be invaded by the glowing Emerald Green Onion.

Not good!

Hastily snapping his mouth shut, Zhao Wuji used his teeth to forcefully withstand the four-fold combo that transitioned from strong to weak!

As the onion collided with his teeth, sparks actually flew between them for a moment.

Zhao Wuji, who had hurriedly blocked the strike, felt a flash of admiration in his eyes, but his palm showed no mercy.

His second soul ring lit up slightly.

Then, a phantom image of a bear paw was seen pressing straight down toward Du Hao's chest!

"You're still too careless, kid!"

Zhao Wuji gripped the onion tightly with his other hand and grinned, "You still need more practice."

"Not necessarily..."

Du Hao, suspended in mid-air with no leverage, was not nervous at all; instead, he stared at Zhao Wuji with a smile.

"Have you ever felt the warmth of home?" As Du Hao spoke, the Emerald Green Onion held by Zhao Wuji suddenly emitted an incomparably pungent, spicy gas!

"Buh-hao!!" Just as Zhao Wuji was still grinning, he suddenly felt a sharp, spicy pain in his eyes, and even his mouth was completely overwhelmed by the taste of onion and garlic!

At the same time, behind Zhao Wuji.

Zhu Zhuqing, who had been unseen for a long time since the start of the match, appeared quietly. A pitch-black light emanated from the bracelet on her fingertip, and her sharp claws were revealed.

She said coldly, "Second Soul Skill, Nether Intercepting Shadow!"

Her first soul skill, "Nether Shadow Strike," dealt critical damage, while her second soul skill, "Nether Hidden Kill," launched a powerful attack.

Puchi! As a Soul Saint, Zhao Wuji finally had his defenses broken! Although there was only a tiny scratch, it proved that this attack was truly effective!

"Cough, cough, cough... you good kids!"

"It seems I have to use some real skills on you, otherwise, where would I put this old face of mine!?"