Immovable King Zhao Wuji

Dai Mubai came before the five of them and said with a grave expression, "You'd better be careful. I didn't expect Teacher Zhao to personally take action either."

"What? Is this Teacher Zhao that strong? Could he be a Soul Emperor like that Teacher Li at the entrance?" Xiao Wu asked.

"No." Dai Mubai shook his head.

"If he's not a Soul Emperor, what's there to fear? If he's only a Soul King, Lin Qing can handle him alone." Xiao Wu spoke casually, her words carrying disdain for Zhao Wuji.

When Ning Rongrong heard that Lin Qing's combat strength could easily deal with a Soul King, a trace of disbelief flashed through her eyes. After all, a Soul Elder defeating a Soul King single-handedly sounded far too outrageous.

Among those present, aside from Xiao Wu, who knew Lin Qing's true strength, only Zhu Zhuqing knew that Xiao Wu was telling the truth. Other than Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing was the only one who had seen Lin Qing dispatch a Soul King and several Soul Ancestors with a single strike.

Disdain also flashed through Dai Mubai's eyes. He admitted that Lin Qing was strong, even stronger than himself, but at most he was around the level of a Soul Ancestor. Taking on a Soul King? What a joke.

"Xiao Wu, don't let your guard down. Remember, no matter when it is, never underestimate anyone. Since Little Tiger said this Teacher Zhao isn't a Soul Emperor, then aside from being a Soul King, he could very well be a Soul Sage or even stronger." Seeing Xiao Wu's attitude, Lin Qing rapped her on the head in annoyance.

"Ow, Lin Qing, do that again! If you keep hitting me, I'll turn stupid!" Xiao Wu said, clutching her head.

"A Soul Sage? I've heard of an expert in the Soul Master world who disappeared more than a decade ago. He seemed to be called the Immovable King, and his name was Zhao Wuji too, the same as this Teacher Zhao." Ning Rongrong suddenly recalled information she had heard in her sect. "I heard that he somehow provoked Spirit Hall and escaped while being hunted by fifteen powerful Soul Emperors and one Soul Sage from Spirit Hall. Judging by the time, that Immovable King should have become a Soul Sage by now."

"Then is this Teacher Zhao the strongest person in the academy?" Xiao Wu asked.

"No. Teacher Zhao is a level seventy-six Soul Sage. The strongest person in our academy is our dean, a level seventy-eight Soul Sage," Dai Mubai explained.

Xiao Wu had originally worried that there might be a Soul Douluo in the academy who could see through her identity. Upon hearing that the strongest was only a Soul Sage, she immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

"A Soul Sage... That won't be easy to deal with, especially a Soul Sage with such strong defenses. I can't break through his defenses." Lin Qing felt somewhat troubled. Of course, with his true strength, he could naturally break Zhao Wuji's defense, but he was hiding his strength now, so there was nothing he could do.

"Alright, let's each introduce our Martial Souls and Spirit Skills first, so we can arrange our tactics," Tang San interjected.

Lin Qing did not react much when Tang San took the initiative to suggest it. In a world where power belonged almost entirely to the individual, teamwork was practically meaningless to him. Besides, even with his strength concealed, these people combined were no match for him.

"I'll go first. Tang San, Martial Soul: Blue Silver Grass. Level twenty-nine control-type battle Soul Grandmaster. My first Spirit Skill is Entanglement, which can send out Blue Silver Grass vines to bind..."

Afterward, everyone introduced themselves one by one, leaving only Lin Qing.

"Lin Qing, Martial Soul: Nichirin Blade. Level thirty-three assault-type battle Soul Elder. As for my Spirit Skills... how should I put it? They're hard to explain."

"Hard to explain? How are they hard to explain? Isn't your first Spirit Skill that defensive Spirit Skill?" Tang San spoke up at this point, trying to establish himself as the smart one by pointing out what he believed to be Lin Qing's mistake in choosing his first Spirit Skill, thereby gaining leadership over the team.

But Lin Qing paid no attention to what Tang San thought. Instead, he considered whether to tell them about his Spirit Skills. Forget it. They'll find out sooner or later. After thinking for a moment, Lin Qing decided to reveal some details.

"My first Spirit Skill is called Water Breathing. Its effect is to change the color of my blade."

"Change its color?!" Other than Xiao Wu, everyone was stunned by Lin Qing's first Spirit Skill.

"Impossible! Your first Spirit Skill is clearly a defensive Spirit Skill!" Tang San's face was full of disbelief.

"My first Spirit Skill does indeed change the color of my blade. But just as its name suggests, after changing the blade's color, it adds a water-element coating to it," Lin Qing said. "Using the water element from my first Spirit Skill, I developed eleven Self-Created Soul Skills."

"My second Spirit Skill is called Mist Breathing. Its effect is to turn the blade white and give it the characteristics of mist. My third Spirit Skill is Thunder Breathing. Its effect is to turn my blade yellow and add lightning-element power to it. I've also developed some Self-Created Soul Skills for the latter two blade forms, though not as many as the first form."

Upon hearing Lin Qing's answer, everyone except Xiao Wu was left dumbfounded.

Tang San, however, believed it was impossible, because the things he considered Self-Created Soul Skills were actually martial arts from his previous life, things anyone could learn.

But Lin Qing's were genuine Self-Created Soul Skills. Every one of his moves had been developed according to the characteristics of his Martial Soul, unlike Tang San's moves, which he had possessed from the start. Tang San simply refused to believe that a native could be smarter than someone who had lived two lives.

At first, Zhu Zhuqing had thought Lin Qing's sword techniques were Spirit Skills. She had never expected them all to be Self-Created Soul Skills, giving her a clearer understanding of just how much of a genius Lin Qing was.

If it's him, could he help me develop Self-Created Soul Skills too and become stronger? Zhu Zhuqing looked at Lin Qing, and a new light appeared in her eyes.

Ning Rongrong's eyes sparkled. This is amazing! He's not only handsome, but incredibly talented too—and not just ordinarily talented. I have to lure Brother Lin Qing back to my sect! Ning Rongrong became even more determined.

Afterward, Lin Qing gave everyone a detailed introduction to the general effects of all the sword techniques in his three Breathing styles. There was nothing he could not tell them, because his true trump card was his second Martial Soul. Everything about the Nichirin Blade Martial Soul was ultimately displayed in public to conceal his true power.

"Alright, I've finished introducing my Spirit Skills. So, what now? What tactics should we arrange?" Lin Qing asked.

"Brother Lin Qing, you're the strongest here, so you should decide," Ning Rongrong said.

Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu nodded as well, agreeing with the decision.

Tang San wanted to object, but seeing that everyone else agreed, he could only reluctantly go along with it. Damn Lin Qing. I should be the one making the tactics! I'm clearly the wisest among us!

Ignoring Tang San's thoughts, Lin Qing began assigning roles. "Alright. When the time comes, I'll launch a frontal assault. Rongrong, may I call you that?"

"Of course, Brother Lin Qing. Then can I call you Brother Xiao Qing?"

"Of course." Lin Qing nodded and continued, "Rongrong only needs to choose the right moment to provide buffs. Xiao Wu, you'll protect Rongrong. Zhuqing, you'll look for opportunities to harass him from the flank. As for Tang San, you'll control the field and be ready to support Zhuqing at any time."

Everyone was satisfied with the arrangement. Even Tang San could not find any fault with it.