Ouyang Zixin

Gu Yue gave them no chance to react. The surrounding wind grew even fiercer, and the icy mist condensed into shards of ice that sliced through the air like blades.

The combination of ice and wind: Ice-Snow Storm!

As one of Gu Yue's strongest attacks at present, it consumed an enormous amount of energy, nearly draining half of her Soul Power.

Long Hengxu stood dumbfounded on the competition stage. Was this really an attack a One-Ring Soul Master could unleash? Even the thousand-year soul skills of ordinary Three-Ring Soul Masters were only about this powerful, weren't they?

Amid the crashing sounds, the Ice-Snow Storm continuously tore at Zhang Yangzi and Wei Xiaofeng's bodies. They could only keep using Soul Power to hold on.

But it was not over yet. Gu Yue raised her hand, and blazing firelight bloomed once more in her palm.

In an instant, a long spear condensed from flames hovered steadily above her palm.

Gu Yue's gaze sharpened. With a slight flick of her wrist, she casually threw it forward!

The flaming spear instantly tore through the air, its form abruptly blurring and vanishing as it used the spatial element to teleport through space.

It was perfectly concealed within the snowstorm, soundless and traceless.

The next instant!

The flaming spear abruptly appeared out of nowhere at the center of the storm. Its tip carried a blaze capable of setting the plains aflame, and with the force of wind-splitting thunder, it accurately locked onto the pair of black wings on Zhang Yangzi's back and shot straight toward them!

Zhang Yangzi had already been battered by the Ice-Snow Storm until his Soul Power was in chaos and his blood surged within him. He had no time to make even the slightest response.

His pupils contracted sharply. Nothing remained in his eyes but terror and panic, while his mind went completely blank.

Who could have imagined that a mere One-Ring Soul Master, after unleashing an attack like the Ice-Snow Storm that rivaled a Soul Elder, could still launch another attack of this caliber!

Squelch—

The scorching fire spear pierced through the black wings without resistance, and blazing flames instantly spread along them.

The pitch-black wings were immediately swallowed by crimson fire. Charred fragments fell alongside the fluttering ice shards.

A shrill scream burst from Zhang Yangzi's mouth. Intense, tearing pain shot up his spine and into his mind, making his entire body convulse.

The explosive shockwave violently hurled him away. He crashed heavily against the edge of the competition stage, his Soul Power completely collapsing. He could no longer get back up, and the Ice-Snow Storm dispersed with it.

Wei Xiaofeng had only just gotten a chance to catch his breath when he saw his two teammates lying on the ground, unable to rise. He was utterly stunned.

Gu Yue's Soul Power was also nearly depleted after releasing that attack. Grade One Class One only had their weakest member, Wei Xiaofeng, left, and Xie Xie and Tang Wulin were fully capable of dealing with him.

At this point, the outcome of the match was already obvious.

The students and teachers watching below all turned their gazes toward Gu Yue. Was she really a student from Grade One Class Five? Just how powerful would she become in the future?

Xie Xie was also amazed by Gu Yue's strength, but something else was clearly more important right now.

He looked at Wei Xiaofeng, who stood frozen in place, and sneered disdainfully. "I thought you guys were so strong. This is all you've got?"

"With strength like this, you still dared to provoke us? Who exactly gave you the courage?"

"So, what's it going to be? Are you admitting defeat yourself, or should I help you admit defeat?"

After holding in his anger for so long, Xie Xie finally vented it fiercely. He could not have felt more satisfied.

On the competition stage, Wei Xiaofeng clenched his teeth and balled his fists tightly, his face alternating between pale and livid. He was unwilling, but there was nothing he could do.

Facing Tang Wulin and Xie Xie, both in perfect condition, along with Gu Yue in the rear—who had left a psychological shadow over him even in her exhausted state—he had no possibility of turning things around.

After several seconds of stalemate, all strength drained from Wei Xiaofeng's body. His arms fell limp at his sides, and his voice was dry with unwillingness and defeat. "I... admit defeat."

With Wei Xiaofeng's words, the Class Promotion Tournament also reached its end.

Long Hengxu's voice rang throughout the entire arena. "I hereby announce that Grade One Class Five has defeated Grade One Class One. Grade One Class Five wins!"

Exclamations of astonishment filled the arena. Even Wu Zhangkong, whose face was usually expressionless, wore a faint smile that was nearly impossible to notice.

Xiling also gave the three of them a thumbs-up from below the stage. "Not bad. You didn't disappoint Teacher Wu and me."

Gu Yue walked down from the stage, came to Xiling's side, and smiled at him.

Of the three, the one who gained the most was not Xie Xie, who had broken through to Two-Ring, but Gu Yue.

Not only had her Soul Power broken through to level nineteen, but with Xiling's help, her control over the spatial element had also advanced to another level.

To celebrate their victory in the Class Promotion Tournament, everyone went out together for a celebratory meal.

The next day arrived quickly.

Yesterday's Class Promotion Tournament made Tang Wulin realize that he was still too weak. He had barely played any role throughout the match. He needed to work even harder.

That morning, he got up early and came to the field to run. The gentle breeze brushed against his face, and the refreshing sensation made his whole body and mind feel open and at ease.

Just then, a figure appeared ahead of him. Tang Wulin, immersed in his current state, ran straight into her.

"Watch where you're going!" A soft shout rang out, instantly bringing Tang Wulin back to his senses. When he saw the figure before him clearly, he felt dizzy for a moment.

She was a girl of fourteen or fifteen, tall and slender. Her pink athletic shirt accentuated her graceful figure, while her blue hair was tied into a ponytail. A white towel hung around her fair neck.

The girl was exceptionally beautiful, with exquisite features. Bathed in the morning sun, she seemed covered in a layer of golden radiance, leaving Tang Wulin staring blankly.

"Sorry... I'm sorry!" Tang Wulin hurriedly apologized. The girl instantly left a deep impression on him. She's so beautiful... prettier than any girl he had ever seen.

The girl was Ouyang Zixin, little Tang Wulin's first love and the white moonlight of his youth.

"Junior, you need to watch where you're running." Ouyang Zixin raised a hand and patted his head, smiling brightly.

"Oh? You're quite handsome." Ouyang Zixin looked at Tang Wulin, reached out to pinch his cheek, then chuckled and turned to run away.

The pinch hurt a little, but it also woke Tang Wulin from his dazed state. He hurriedly began running again, and before long, the two were running side by side.

"Junior, what's your name?" Ouyang Zixin turned her head to look at Tang Wulin.

"My name is Tang Wulin. I'm a first-year student. What about you, Senior?" Driven by his competitive spirit, he did not say that he was from Grade One Class Five.

"Already trying to flirt with your senior at such a young age? You're not learning good things, are you?" Ouyang Zixin glanced at him, her eyes carrying a hint of mischief.

"I-I'm not..." Tang Wulin's little face instantly turned bright red.

"Haha, you're so cute when you blush! How about this? Let's race for ten laps. If you beat me, I'll tell you." As soon as Ouyang Zixin finished speaking, she accelerated and dashed forward.

Ten laps?

Tang Wulin was not afraid of that. Even before awakening the Golden Dragon King Bloodline, his physical fitness had become quite strong through day-after-day training.

In the end, Tang Wulin got Ouyang Zixin's name and the class she was in, just as he had hoped. Then she waved goodbye to him.

As Tang Wulin watched her retreating figure, his heartbeat unconsciously quickened.

"What? Taken a liking to her? Want me to help you out?" Xiling had somehow appeared behind Tang Wulin, teasing him with a smile.

Gu Yue and Xie Xie were with him as well.