Xiao Ran: Behold My Ultimate Physics Technique!

"My name's Zhao Wuji, the Immovable Bright King, vice dean of Shrek. If any of you are still standing after one stick of incense burns out, you all pass. Otherwise, get lost!" Zhao Wuji stood with his arms folded, eyeing them arrogantly.

"Come at me, all of you!" As Zhao Wuji spoke, he revealed his seven Soul Rings.

"A Seven-Ring Soul Sage!" Everyone except Xiao Ran cried out in shock.

"Brother San, what do we do? Teacher Zhao's actually a Soul Saint!"

"Don't be afraid, Xiao Wu. I'll protect you." Tang San patted her head.

"Oh, come on, I'm standing right here, and you still have the nerve to flaunt your romance? Just you wait, Little Scumbag. Sooner or later, I'll make you an impotent husband."

The incense was lit.

Tang San struck first, playing bondage with Zhao Wuji using Mother's Entanglement, while Xiao Wu circled behind him, ready to unleash her Waist Bow.

Ning Rongrong stood farthest away, her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda appearing before her.

"Seven Treasures Have Names, First: Strength."

Zhu Zhuqing moved like a wisp of black smoke, her Hell Stab aimed straight at Zhao Wuji's flank.

Xiao Ran didn't rush to attack. He stood on the perimeter, observing Zhao Wuji's movements and taking in every detail.

"Hmph, Super Fusion..."

"Galaxy Flash Slash!"

A golden blade of light shot from his head, cutting through the air toward the spot where he predicted Zhao Wuji would step next.

Zhao Wuji froze for a moment when he saw Xiao Ran's martial soul.

"What kind of martial soul does this kid have? It's so bizarre."

With no time to think, Zhao Wuji swiftly dodged Zhu Zhuqing's attack, only to step right into the light blade's path. He had to force himself to change direction.

Xiao Wu seized the opening and lunged in, wrapping herself around Zhao Wuji for a Waist Bow. Working together, the three briefly restrained him.

"Nice one, kid. You've got sharp eyes!" Zhao Wuji grinned, then shook his entire body, blasting Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing away at the same time.

But the instant he threw them off, Xiao Ran swooped down from above.

"Galaxy Fireball!"

He released three huge fireballs point-blank against Zhao Wuji's chest. Zhao Wuji barely had time to raise his arms before they exploded, forcing him half a step back.

Zhao Wuji looked down at the scorched patch of fabric on his chest, suddenly fired up.

"You're an interesting one, kid. Come again!"

Zhao Wuji punched at Xiao Ran. Xiao Ran sidestepped, summoned the Galaxy Spark Spear, and thrust straight at Zhao Wuji's crotch.

Heh heh heh, let's see you try not dodging this. Even Hawking would have to dodge this one, Xiao Ran thought smugly.

Zhao Wuji felt a chill between his legs. The mighty Immovable Bright King had actually been frightened into instinctively retreating several steps by a level-31 kid.

"You little brat! Don't young people have any fighting ethics anymore? Where the hell are you aiming?" Zhao Wuji was both shocked and furious.

Xiao Ran laughed. "Teacher Zhao, there's no rule against hitting there on the battlefield. The fact that you dodged means you're still in pretty good shape."

"Bull-fucking-shit! I was worried your flimsy little spear would snap against me, and you'd demand compensation!"

"Second soul skill, Great Strength Vajra Palm!" A layer of dark golden light instantly covered his right palm, and he struck at Xiao Ran.

Ning Rongrong promptly supplied Xiao Ran with a boost from behind. "Seven Treasures Have Names, Second: Speed."

Xiao Ran rolled sideways out of the way, and Zhao Wuji quickly unleashed his third soul skill.

"Gravity Amplification!"

Xiao Ran's whole body sank. Tang San's Blue Silver Grass went limp, while Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing were pinned to the ground, unable to move.

"Go on, run! Why aren't you running anymore? Hahaha!" Zhao Wuji laughed loudly.

Xiao Ran was about to counter the gravity by spinning when something suddenly caught his ankle.

It was Tang San's Blue Silver Grass.

Under the crushing pressure, Xiao Ran forced out a few words. "Tang San, fuck your mother!"

Tang San's expression didn't change. "The battlefield doesn't discriminate. Who can you blame if your own legs give out?"

Xiao Ran gritted his teeth and struggled to his feet. Channeling his soul power, he spun the spear fiercely around himself. It whirled faster and faster, the wind it generated shredding the Blue Silver Grass.

"Spinning, leaping, with my eyes closed..."

"Impossible!" Tang San exclaimed in shock. Even under Gravity Amplification, Xiao Ran could still spin with such force.

Zhao Wuji was dumbfounded too. "What kind of power is this kid using?"

"I'm using centrifugal force to counteract gravity. Open your eyes, you losers. Let me show you what physics is!"

Xiao Ran spun faster and faster, becoming a golden tornado that tore an opening through the gravity field.

"Zhu Zhuqing!"

He called out.

Zhu Zhuqing understood and went straight for the back of Zhao Wuji's neck.

"Galaxy Fireball!"

"Parasitism!"

"Charm!"

Boom!

Zhao Wuji unleashed his Martial Soul Avatar, instantly clearing every negative effect and blasting everyone several meters away.

"Time's up!"

Li Yusong's voice rang out, but Zhao Wuji showed no intention of reining himself in.

"You little brats can be proud of yourselves for forcing me to use my Martial Soul Avatar." Zhao Wuji's voice rolled across the training ground like muffled thunder.

Just then, a winged teacher flew over and began berating Zhao Wuji.

"Zhao Wuji! Look what you've done to a perfectly good training ground! The repairs are coming out of your salary!"

He scratched his head and gave the man a sheepish smile. "Dean, I was just testing the new students..."

Flender adjusted his glasses and faced the group. "My name is Flender. I'm the dean of Shrek Academy."

"First, congratulations on passing the entrance test. From today onward, you are members of Shrek Academy. Our academy may not be large or grand, but every student who leaves here will be among the finest Soul Masters on this continent."

"Since you all passed, we'll have extra dishes in the dining hall tonight. Zhao Wuji's treating."

Dai Mubai then led Zhu Zhuqing to the dining hall, leaving Xiao Ran and the others behind.

Tang San helped Xiao Wu up. She glared at Xiao Ran. "It's all because of that stupid spinning of yours! You drilled a hole in the ground and got Teacher Zhao scolded by the dean."

"Sister Xiao Wu, that's hardly fair. He smashed the training ground himself. I didn't do it." Xiao Ran spread his hands.

Tang San held her back and said gently, "Xiao Wu, let it go. The test is over."

Xiao Ran's gaze met Tang San's. Neither spoke.

"Brother San, let's go!" Xiao Wu pulled Tang San toward the dining hall in a huff.

Ning Rongrong sidled over and lowered her voice. "What exactly is going on between you and Tang San? I saw him try to trip you up several times during the test."

"Oh, that? Nothing much. He's just jealous because I'm better-looking." Xiao Ran tossed his hair.

Ning Rongrong burst into a giggle.

When they reached the dining hall, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing were sitting toward the back. Zhu Zhuqing still wore a cold expression, occasionally looking up at Dai Mubai.

Tang San and Xiao Wu sat at another table. When Xiao Wu saw Xiao Ran enter, she huffed and deliberately turned her face away.

Xiao Ran didn't care. He carried his food over to Zhu Zhuqing's table and plopped into the empty seat beside her.

"Zhu Zhuqing, we made a pretty good team back there." Xiao Ran beamed.

Zhu Zhuqing didn't look up. "I fought my fight. You spun your circles."

"Don't be so cold. We might end up on missions together, so we should get to know each other." As he spoke, Xiao Ran nodded to Dai Mubai. "Hello, Senior Dai. I'm Xiao Ran."

Dai Mubai raised an eyebrow and gave him a meaningful smile. "Kid, sitting at Zhu Zhuqing's table isn't that easy."

"What a coincidence. I like seats that aren't easy to take." Xiao Ran picked up some food with his chopsticks and took a hearty bite.

Xiao Ran nearly choked on his food. He worked to keep his expression under control, then casually placed a piece of meat in Zhu Zhuqing's bowl. "Have some more, Zhu Zhuqing. You used up a lot of energy earlier."

Zhu Zhuqing's chopsticks paused.

Dai Mubai looked up and said half-jokingly, "Xiao Ran, are you pretending I don't exist?"

"Of course not." Xiao Ran gave Dai Mubai a piece too. "Have some yourself, Senior."

Beside them, Ning Rongrong laughed so hard her shoulders shook.

After dinner, once he returned to his room, the system issued his daily reward again.