Zhao Wuji

Seeing Zhao Wuji say this, Dai Mubai hurriedly spoke up. "Teacher Zhao, isn't this inappropriate? The dean arranged for me to test the new students."

Zhao Wuji glared at Dai Mubai. "What's inappropriate about it? The dean isn't here. I'm the highest authority in the academy, and the test will be conducted however I say."

Then Zhao Wuji looked at Yang Xiong and the other four. "You five little monsters, I'm Zhao Wuji. My test is very simple. As long as the five of you can last one incense stick's time against me, then even if only one of you remains standing at the end, you will pass."

"But let me make this clear beforehand: don't think about trying any tricks in front of me. Given your firepower, tricks are meaningless against me anyway. And one more thing—none of you can withstand me alone. So listen carefully to Xiao Bai's advice and figure out a strategy for dealing with me."

As Zhao Wuji continued sitting where he was with his eyes closed, Dai Mubai hurriedly gathered the five together. His expression looked especially grave.

Once they had drawn close, Dai Mubai spoke seriously. "I can't help you this time. I was originally supposed to handle the final test, but I never expected Teacher Zhao to decide to test you personally. You're in trouble now."

Xiao Wu smiled. "This Teacher Zhao isn't another Soul Emperor like the teacher at the entrance, is he?"

Dai Mubai shook his head. "Not a Soul Emperor—a Soul Saint. Teacher Zhao is a Level 76 Attack System Battle Soul Saint. His martial soul is the Vajra Bear, an extremely powerful Beast Martial Soul. His entire body has no weaknesses, and his attack power is formidable. He's also the vice dean of our academy."

"Teacher Zhao's nickname is the Immovable King. Forget the five of you—even with me added in, we might not last one incense stick's time. You're really in trouble now."

Everyone's eyes widened at those words. Even Yang Xiong's expression turned somewhat serious. If Zhao Wuji had been weaker, perhaps they could have relied on various techniques to hold out for one incense stick's time. But a Soul Saint was completely different, especially a Soul Saint capable of controlling gravity.

Ning Rongrong was astonished. "He's actually the Immovable King, Zhao Wuji? More than ten years ago, Zhao Wuji clashed with Spirit Hall. To deal with him, Spirit Hall sent sixteen Bishops to besiege him, yet he forced his way out alive. You have to know that Spirit Hall's Bishops were all Soul Emperors above Level 60, while Zhao Wuji himself had only been a Soul Emperor at the time."

Everyone's expressions became even more solemn. A Soul Saint was an expert even in the entire Soul Master world, and in Suotuo City, he was probably among the very best.

Yang Xiong said, "The five of us should first explain our strengths and see how we can deal with Teacher Zhao and survive this incense stick's time."

Gathering in a circle, they each stated their martial souls and abilities.

Tang San spoke first. "My name is Tang San. My martial soul is Blue Silver Grass. I'm a Level 29 Control System Battle Soul Master."

Xiao Wu hurriedly followed. "My name is Xiao Wu. My martial soul is a rabbit. I'm a Level 29 Attack System Battle Soul Master."

Then came Ning Rongrong. "My name is Ning Rongrong. My martial soul is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. I'm a Level 28 Support Type Tool Soul Master."

Zhu Zhuqing spoke coldly as well. "Zhu Zhuqing. Martial soul: Hell Spirit Cat. Level 27 Agility System Battle Soul Master."

Finally, Yang Xiong spoke. "Yang Xiong. My martial soul is my body. Level 26 Attack System Battle Soul Master."

After everyone had announced their martial souls and abilities, they all looked at Ning Rongrong and Yang Xiong. One possessed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul, while the other had a Body Martial Soul they had never even heard of.

Tang San had clearly heard of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. "You're from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"

Ning Rongrong looked a little playful. "Don't worry about my background. Little Xiongzi and I ran away from home."

Dai Mubai looked at the five of them. "Your composition is actually pretty good. Two Attack System, one Agility System, one Control System, and one Support Type. Discuss a stalling strategy among yourselves."

Tang San spoke first. "How about this? Ning Rongrong will provide support. Xiao Wu and Yang Xiong will handle the main offense. Zhu Zhuqing will support from the flanks, and I'll do my best to control Teacher Zhao's attacks."

Xiao Wu and the other two nodded.

Only then did Yang Xiong speak. "Wait a moment. Everyone knows that support is always targeted first on the battlefield. Shouldn't we arrange for someone to protect Rongrong?"

Tang San and the others froze at his words. They had clearly overlooked the need to protect Ning Rongrong, their support.

With Zhao Wuji's strength as a Soul Saint, defeating a few Soul Grandmasters would be effortless. He would not even need to use his martial soul.

Looking at the Shrek Seven Monsters in the original work, their lineup was clearly stronger in offense than defense. They did not even have a single Defense System Soul Master. If both sides fell into a stalemate, their two support members would be easily targeted.

Yang Xiong continued, "I can serve as an Attack System Soul Master, but I can also serve as a Defense System Soul Master. The three of you can surround Teacher Zhao while I protect Rongrong and let her provide support. That will also make it easier to stall for time."

Everyone was rather surprised. They had not expected Yang Xiong to be able to serve as both an Attack System and a Defense System Soul Master. Such Soul Masters were uncommon in the Soul Master world.

Very quickly, the five arranged themselves. Yang Xiong and Ning Rongrong stood at the rear, Tang San was in the middle, while Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing stood at the front.

When everyone summoned their martial souls and soul rings, Zhao Wuji across from them was especially surprised when Ning Rongrong summoned the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. It seems I underestimated you a little. Begin when you're ready."

Zhao Wuji took out a stick of incense, lit it directly with Soul Power, and planted it in the ground.

Ning Rongrong began providing support first. Four rays of light radiated from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and swiftly merged into Yang Xiong and the other three.

"Seven Treasures have names: first, strength; second, speed."

Yang Xiong and the others only felt as though their entire bodies had become much more nimble, while their strength had increased considerably as well. Their overall abilities seemed to have risen by more than thirty percent.

Just as they prepared to attack, Zhao Wuji slammed both hands into the ground. It was as if a force burst forth from beneath the earth.

Everyone instantly understood what Zhao Wuji intended. He was clearly trying to take down the support first, and the move he had just used was likely Gravity Control. For a pure strength-type Soul Master, this was a rare long-range attack.

However, Yang Xiong had already been prepared. He shoved Ning Rongrong aside and threw a punch at the force erupting from the ground. The two forces collided, and Yang Xiong was sent flying several meters away.

Zhao Wuji was somewhat surprised as well. "Oh? Your strength isn't bad. Too bad you're still too young."

Immediately afterward, multiple bursts of force erupted continuously from the ground, all clearly aimed at Ning Rongrong.

Yang Xiong grabbed Ning Rongrong and ran swiftly, doing his best to evade Zhao Wuji's attacks. Whenever they truly could not avoid them, he threw a heavy punch to collide with the erupting force.

Tang San and the other two also sprang into action. Countless Blue Silver Grass vines shot up from the ground, while Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing restrained Zhao Wuji head-on.