"We're here!"
Flender alerted them, then used his martial soul to fly onto a nearby rooftop, finding a vantage point to watch the coming match.
Suddenly, his brow furrowed as he sensed a terrifying, suffocating power.
"Who's there?"
He immediately turned his head, only to find his surroundings exactly as they had always been.
Nothing seemed to have changed.
"What was that soul beast aura just now?"
"So powerful!"
In the distance, Bi Ji tugged at Zi JI and said with some irritation, "Why are you getting so excited? We nearly got discovered!"
"It's fine. We can just kill him!"
Zi JI spoke unhurriedly, her expression blank.
"Easy for you to say. This is soul master territory. If something happens, the consequences won't just affect us. They could affect Master too!"
Bi Ji analyzed the situation calmly.
At those words, Zi JI's lips lifted into a seductive smile, and she teased her playfully.
"Oho, you're already calling him Master? Looks like you know how to have fun!"
"So that cold, aloof act of yours was just a front..."
Usually, Bi Ji seemed so composed, like a flower blooming on an unreachable peak, impossible to fathom.
Now, however, her cheeks flushed faintly, like the first glow of dawn, lending her a touch of alluring charm.
She coughed lightly and said solemnly, "You're overthinking it. As the lord of soul beasts, what's wrong with calling the Dragon God my master?"
Zi JI's lips curved mischievously, and she slipped an affectionate arm around Bi Ji's shoulders.
Her gaze involuntarily settled on those enormous, snowy-white breasts as she asked teasingly, "You don't feel even a little tempted?"
Bi Ji shook her head gently and answered calmly, "No!"
At that, Zi JI squeezed her soft bottom.
"You said it! When I make my move, don't you go fighting me for him~"
Bi Ji rolled her eyes at her, then stole a quick glance at Chen Jue.
In an instant, her normally indifferent heart began pounding wildly.
Before, she had only paid attention to his Dragon God martial soul, not his appearance.
Looking now, she had never expected him to be so handsome!
Especially since she had lived in the Star Dou Great Forest for tens of thousands of years, seeing nothing but rough brutes every day.
Suddenly encountering a handsome man with such refined features, it was impossible not to feel drawn to him!
She even felt a little tempted to pursue him...
But since he was her future master, she firmly suppressed that flutter in her heart.
Zi JI glanced at the distracted Bi Ji and covered her mouth with a soft laugh.
She could already tell Bi Ji had fallen for him!
After all, who wouldn't like someone both handsome and powerful?
"I was a little hesitant before, but I never expected him to be this handsome!"
"And he's strong too. I'm definitely sinking my teeth into this tender young grass!"
Hearing this, Bi Ji tried to knock her down a peg.
"The women around Master are all young and beautiful! Can you compete with them?"
Zi JI smiled seductively, her fingers wandering back and forth over Bi Ji's sensitive spots.
"Aren't I beautiful? In looks, I'm no worse than any of them. As for age... they may be younger, but... they can't compete with how well this big sister knows how to play, can they?"
"If I make my move, I'll have him wrapped around my finger in days! Then I'll leave Master unable to get out of bed for days..."
The Competition Grounds.
Zhao Wuji looked at the arrivals and smiled. "I never expected so many people to reach the Fourth Test this time!"
Then he glanced at Chen Jue, sandwiched between two women, and a peculiar look flashed in his eyes.
"This kid beat Teacher Li and Dai Mubai with one move? He doesn't look all that impressive!" Zhao Wuji muttered.
Clearly, he knew nothing of Chen Jue's strength. After all, Flender hadn't told him.
Whether that was deliberate or an oversight was anyone's guess...
"Your test is to remain undefeated for the duration of one incense stick. If you do, you win!"
"Otherwise, all of you leave Shrek!"
His words brimmed with arrogance.
Seeing Zhao Wuji's swagger, Xiao Wu's eyes flickered with confusion, and she muttered dubiously.
"Six against one? You're definitely going to lose!"
Everyone else present shared her thoughts.
However, they knew nothing of Zhao Wuji's unfathomable strength.
Just then, Chen Jue's voice rang out in everyone's ears.
At his words, the entire scene erupted like a pot boiling over.
"What? A Soul Saint? How is that possible!"
"That's straight out of the Arabian Nights! How could we possibly stand a chance!"
"This is too unfair! He's clearly bullying us!"
Cries of shock rose one after another as they began to realize that this seemingly ordinary contest concealed an enormous danger.
After all, in their eyes, Chen Jue alone could contend with Zhao Wuji.
But however strong he was, he was only a Soul King. Even with such an exceptional soul ring configuration, he would surely find his strength falling short of his ambitions against Zhao Wuji, a Soul Saint!
This was a match they were bound to lose.
Faced with their complaints, Zhao Wuji sneered.
"You can leave. I won't stop you. We only take monsters here! Not trash! Especially not trash that doesn't even dare to fight!"
None of them was willing to accept Zhao Wuji's mockery, and they began discussing a strategy.
Just then, Tang San's lips lifted slightly, and he cleared his throat.
Time for me to take the stage!
But... Chen Jue wasn't about to give Tang San that opportunity.
He raised his hand and spoke first.
"Everyone, listen to me. I'm the strongest, so I'll lead the attack. Ning Rongrong, your martial soul should be the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Give everyone a boost when the time comes."
"Mm-hmm!"
Ning Rongrong nodded, a shy blush spreading across her fair, delicate face.
He actually knows what my martial soul is!!
Could he have looked into me before?
Did he like me already? Is that why he looked into me?
Hehe!
One had to admit that a woman's ability to spin fantasies was downright terrifying.
"Hu Liena, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, you three will launch feints!" Chen Jue continued.
"Especially you two!"
Chen Jue pointed at Hu Liena and Xiao Wu.
"Whatever you do, don't use your Charm Technique on Zhao Wuji. You'll suffer a backlash!"
Feeling his concern, Hu Liena and Xiao Wu felt warmth bloom in their hearts and nodded.
"As for you, Tang San... you'll lead the attack with me!"
Everyone agreed after hearing this. Only Tang San looked bewildered.
Wait... I'm just a Soul Grandmaster, and you want me to lead the attack with you?
We're facing a Soul Saint!
If you want to court death showing off, don't drag me into it!
"Could I... provide support instead? My martial soul is Blue Silver Grass. It's suited to support..." Tang San asked meekly.
At those words, Xiao Wu's opinion of Tang San dropped yet again.
She deeply regretted it. Had she been blind back then? Why had she chosen such a coward as her big brother?
If heaven gave her another chance, she would tell Tang San she wasn't willing.
And with this contrast to Chen Jue, her affection for Chen Jue rose another level.
"Have you finished discussing?" Zhao Wuji asked with a smile.
"We have!" Chen Jue answered.
"In that case, let the match begin!"
At Zhao Wuji's command, an incense stick was instantly lit, and everyone immediately scattered.
Each of them activated their martial soul.
Zhao Wuji stamped his right foot heavily, and the ground trembled slightly, as though unable to withstand his strength.
Immediately afterward, a vast surge of soul power poured out.
His Great Strength Vajra Bear martial soul appeared behind him like an awakened behemoth, towering like a majestic mountain and radiating a soul-shaking aura.
Then seven soul rings appeared one after another.
Two yellow, two purple, and three black!
With a furious roar from the Great Strength Vajra Bear, the match truly began.
"Chen Jue, you must have some ulterior motive for making this Blue Silver Grass martial soul user lead the attack with you. In that case, I'll defeat him first!"
Tang San nearly went blank at those words.
Huh?
You're attacking me first?
Shouldn't you defeat Chen Jue, the strongest, first?
But before he could react, Zhao Wuji instantly activated his Second Soul Skill.
"Great Strength Vajra Palm!"
A yellow soul ring lit up, and a single slap sent Tang San flying...
Tang San: Fuck me...
A sneak attack... you rotten old bastard, you're downright wicked!
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