Royal Trial Grounds

The next morning, the Royal Trial Grounds were packed with people.

Qin Ming originally thought it was just an internal test for the Three Education Committee Members, but the news spread overnight, and many students and teachers from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy came. Some were curious, some were dissatisfied, and some simply wanted to see the "broken academy" from Soto make a fool of itself.

Flender stood on the sidelines, his face expressionless.

"Qin Ming, your college spreads information quite quickly."

Qin Ming was also somewhat helpless.

"Teacher, there are many noble students at the Royal Academy, and everyone has spies."

Yuan Yu handed the Wine Gourd to Oscar.

Oscar was startled.

"What are you going to do with me?"

"Hold this for me."

I thought you were going to buy me a drink.

"Dream on."

Ma Hongjun leaned closer.

"Brother Yu, you're so stingy."

"If you take a sip, you'll have to go on stage lying down today."

Ma Hongjun immediately stepped back.

The trial was presided over by Three Education Committee Members.

Opposite them was the Elite Team the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, consisting of seven students with an average Soul Power of over level 35, including their captain, Lin Ze. In addition, there was a Soul King- level teacher standing at the rear, responsible for intervening at crucial moments to prevent serious injury to both sides.

This team is quite famous at the Royal Academy, and they usually train with the Imperial Fighting Team. When the players stepped onto the field, their movements were synchronized, and their Martial Soul releases were also orderly. Many students on the sidelines had already begun to whisper among themselves, saying that Shrek had only caught Lin Ze off guard yesterday, and they might not be able to gain the upper hand today.

Upon hearing this, Ma Hongjun turned to ask Oscar.

What does "caught off guard" mean?

Oscar thought for a moment.

"They're probably not ready to get beaten up yet."

Meng Shenji's voice echoed throughout the entire venue.

"Today's trial will not consider background, only strength. Both sides will stop when they have reached their limit."

"Start!"

Lin Ze did not underestimate his opponent this time.

As soon as his Spear Martial Soul lit up, he immediately led two Power Attack System forward. The Heaven Dou team was clearly well-trained; the two support-type spirit masters positioned themselves at the back, the defensive-type Soul Master protected the center line, and the Agility Attack- type spirit masters spread out to the left and right, aiming to cut through Shrek's back row first.

Tang San raised his hand.

The Blue Silver Grass spread out, like a net spreading across the ground.

"Mu Bai, front. Zhuqing, left side. Xiao Wu, wait for my signal."

Dai Mubai didn't answer. He activated his White Tiger Martial Soul and directly confronted Lin Ze. The two clashed for the first time, and the spear light and tiger claws exploded in mid-air, causing the students on the sidelines to gasp in surprise.

Zhu Zhuqing darted out from the left, faster than yesterday. The Agility Attack on the opposite side tried to flank her, but his feet were lightly tripped by the Blue Silver Grass. Before he could even regain his footing, Zhu Zhuqing was already right in front of him, Hell Stab forced him to retreat three steps.

Xiao Wu didn't rush to attack. She watched Tang San's hand gestures, and the instant the opposing defensive-type Soul Master blocked Dai Mubai for Lin Ze, she sprang from the Blue Silver Grass. The Soft-Boned Enchanting Rabbit's burst of speed was extremely fast. She wrapped her legs around the opponent's shoulders, Waist Bow, and used her strength to forcefully throw the defensive-type Soul Master to the sidelines.

An uproar erupted in the arena.

Students at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy rarely see this kind of fighting style.

Ma Hongjun laughed loudly, unleashing a sweeping Phoenix Fire Line that forced the two opposing support characters to leave their positions. The fire was bright, yet precise, burning only the ground and not the characters. Those who had mocked him yesterday were now silent.

Oscar stood next to Ning Rongrong, making sausages while calling out to her.

"Xiao Wu, would you like Flying Mushroom Sausage?"

Xiao Wu landed without turning her head.

"Wait a minute!"

"I'll give it to Fatty first; he looks hungry."

Ma Hongjun was spitting fire when he heard this and almost choked.

Ning Rongrong did not laugh.

The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in her palm slowly rose.

This time, the tower's shadow appeared completely on the field.

Nine floors.

As soon as the Nine-Colored Radiance shone, a chorus of low cheers erupted from the stands. Several teachers stood up, and the Three Education Committee Members also looked at Ning Rongrong at the same time.

"Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda"

Meng Shenji uttered these five words in a low voice, his tone already changed.

Ning Rongrong ignored the stares from those around her.

"The Nine Treasures Have Names: First: Strength; Second: Speed; Third: Soul."

Three beams of light descended.

Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, and Tang San all experienced a surge in their auras simultaneously.

Lin Ze felt a blur before his eyes, Dai Mubai's tiger paw was more than twice as heavy as before. He blocked with his spear, but the shaft was bent by the impact, and he staggered back seven steps before regaining his balance.

The Heaven Dou Squad's formation was torn apart.

The two support-type opponents reacted quickly, their Spirit Ring lighting up simultaneously. A pale yellow Light Shield blocked Lin Ze's path, while another beam of light landed on the legs of the Agility Attack- type teammate. The Agility Attack- type teammate used the opportunity to circle around, attempting to cut towards Ning Rongrong from the side and rear. Tang San didn't even turn around. With a flick of his left hand, two fingers hooked, and the Blue Silver Grass hidden in the ground tightened abruptly, grabbing the opponent's ankle.

"Zhuqing."

Without needing him to say anything, Zhu Zhuqing flashed a dark shadow, and the Netherworld Claw slashed down on the other person's shoulder, forcing him out of the line.

Seeing the situation spiraling out of control, the Soul King teacher's fifth Spirit Ring glowed faintly as he prepared to intervene. But just as he lifted his foot, a figure in White-Clad arrived from the side.

Yuan Yu remained motionless.

It's moving now.

Sun Wheel Blade was drawn half an inch from its sheath, Wind Pattern and Rock Pattern lit up simultaneously.

"Wind Breathing - Fourth Form, Rising Dust Storm."

A whirlwind rose from the center of the arena, sending dust swirling upwards and forcing Soul King Teacher to stop. He frowned, swinging his Staff Martial Soul in an attempt to break through the wind. Yuan Yu touched the ground with his toes, his blade spun horizontally, and the Rock Pattern caught the force of the staff.

"Stone Breathing, First Form: Serpent-Pattern Rock, Dual Extremes"

The blade flashed in two, one above and one below, clamping the long staff. Yuan Yu did not injure anyone; he merely used the weight of the Rock Pattern to deflect the staff, and then the back of the blade landed on the Soul King's shoulder.

Teacher Soul King stood rooted to the spot, his expression frozen.

He certainly hasn't used his full strength yet.

But Yuan Yu didn't use any killing moves.

The fact that a twelve-year-old Soul King could stop him for a moment during the team trial dispelled the doubts in the minds of the Three Education Committee Members.

On the other side of the field, Tang San's Blue Silver Grass subsided, and Lin Ze's team of seven was divided into three segments. Dai Mubai slapped down the spear with a palm, Xiao Wu sent the last Agility Attack- type attacker out of bounds, Ma Hongjun withdrew his fire, and Zhu Zhuqing's claws stopped in front of her opponent's throat.

The trial is over.

The entire venue fell silent for a moment.

Then the teacher led the applause.

The applause grew from sparse to enthusiastic, and eventually even many students who had initially watched with amusement joined in.

Flender's face was tense, but he couldn't hide the corners of his mouth.

"Good."

Zhao Wuji glanced at him.

"Laugh if you want to."

"Nonsense, I've always been steady and reliable."

Yuan Yu sheathed his sword and returned to the Shrek team.

Ma Hongjun immediately came over.

"Brother Yu, that was so cool!"

"Come on, don't you dare steal my chicken leg at the cafeteria tonight."

"That won't do."

Just as everyone was about to leave the arena, a commotion suddenly arose at Trial Grounds entrance.

Several young men in fine clothes walked in, led by Xue Beng. Behind him was a middle-aged man in Royal Robe, with a dignified face. When his gaze swept across the field, the surrounding students all lowered their heads.

Qin Ming's expression changed.

"Prince Xue Xing"

Yuan Yu looked at the middle-aged man and tapped his fingertip lightly on the hilt of his knife.

"Post-meal troubles, just in time."