"Zhu Zhuqing, Dai Mubai..."
Tang San was now completely certain of these two people's identities, but he had never expected members of the Star Luo Empire's royal family to come here to study.
Could they have fled here?
He knew just how cruel the Star Luo Empire's royal rules were. From the look of things, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing were more likely an engaged couple.
He knew quite a bit about the continent's various powers. After all, just because Nuoding Academy did not teach such things did not mean Li Changsheng would not. Li Changsheng held almost nothing back, teaching everything he knew to Tang San and Xiao Wu.
"Changsheng, what's your Soul Power Level now? Why don't you guide them yourself? Or I could have the vice dean come over."
Dai Mubai had sunk into thought as soon as he heard Zhu Zhuqing's introduction, while Flender chose an appropriate moment to ask.
His words immediately drew everyone's attention. They all looked curiously at Li Changsheng, wanting to know how strong the man who would soon become their teacher was.
"Me?"
Li Changsheng froze. He had been preparing to explain to these students how to fight Zhao Wuji, only to find that he would be conducting the assessment instead.
"Is that inconvenient? If so, I'll go fetch the vice dean."
Flender thought Li Changsheng had no interest in fighting, so he prepared to find Zhao Wuji.
"It's fine. Let me give it a try."
Li Changsheng loosened his wrists a little. It had been a long time since he had fought an actual battle. Although he was only assessing these little monsters, he really did need to take it somewhat seriously.
At those words, even Tang San and Xiao Wu grew excited. Today, they could finally witness their teacher's strength again!
The assessment itself was actually the same as Zhao Wuji's in the original story: lasting for the time it took an incense stick to burn counted as passing.
But what they would face next was not a Martial Soul as cumbersome as Zhao Wuji's. Li Changsheng could act separately from his.
When it was time for everyone to discuss tactics, Li Changsheng and Flender stood some distance away, waiting for the little monsters to finish their discussion.
"Changsheng, dealing with these little monsters should be a small matter for your Martial Soul, right?"
"It's fine. What, do you think I can't handle it?"
Hearing this, Flender relaxed instead. Didn't Li Changsheng's tone mean he was confident? After all, he did not know much about detached Martial Souls, nor was he clear on Li Changsheng's current combat strength.
On Tang San's side, they were still introducing themselves.
"Before we fight, why don't we introduce ourselves? Tang San, rank thirty-four Control System Tool Soul Master."
"Xiao Wu..."
Only after everyone had finished their introductions did they all turn their eyes toward Tang San.
Li Changsheng was Tang San's teacher, so he must know him best. Besides, he had the highest Soul Power Level among those present.
"Ahem. Teacher Changsheng isn't an ordinary Soul Master. His Martial Soul is called Luo Sanpao. It's a detached Martial Soul, and his Soul Power Level is fifty-five!"
"Fifty-five?! How old does he even look?"
Ning Rongrong cried out in surprise. Li Changsheng looked no older than twenty-five, yet he already possessed rank fifty-five Soul King cultivation?
Rank fifty-five?!
Listening nearby, Dai Mubai was pleased rather than shocked. Teacher Changsheng really did seem capable. To possess Soul King cultivation at such a young age and teach Tang San to such a level-what a prodigy!
"For this battle, I hope you'll follow my commands. I know a little about how Teacher Changsheng fights."
"All right!"
Once they finished their discussion, Tang San cupped his hands toward Li Changsheng and said, "Teacher, we're ready!"
"Good. Come at me, then!"
As the incense stick planted in the ground was lit, Tang San summoned his Blue Silver Grass without hesitation, winding it around Ning Rongrong's slender waist before watching Li Changsheng warily.
Boom!
As a Soul King's imposing presence erupted, five Soul Rings-purple, yellow, purple, black, and black-appeared beside Li Changsheng, along with the "little qilin," Luo Sanpao.
"Luo!!"
Li Changsheng's Martial Soul Avatar Armor manifested on Luo Sanpao. A knight's helmet covered his golden head, and each of his four little legs wore a greave.
"Wh-what kind of configuration is that?"
Everyone present except Tang San and Xiao Wu was stunned.
"In the interest of fairness, I won't use my fourth or fifth Soul Skills. I'll fight you using only the others."
Li Changsheng slipped both hands into his jacket pockets. A faint golden tether connected him to Luo Sanpao. They needed no spoken communication; thought alone allowed them to coordinate.
"Seven treasures turn forth, bringing..."
"Luo!!"
Before Ning Rongrong could finish the incantation, Luo Sanpao's gaze sharpened, and his entire figure instantly vanished from the spot. The next second, Ning Rongrong felt a chill behind her. Luo Sanpao had already appeared at her back.
"Ning Rongrong!" Tang San exclaimed. The Blue Silver Grass wrapped around Ning Rongrong swiftly branched out, reaching to bind Luo Sanpao.
Boom!!
A flash of lightning burst from Luo Sanpao's body, burning the surrounding Blue Silver Grass straight to charcoal.
"Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing!"
"Got it!"
Having completed their Martial Soul Possession, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing charged toward Luo Sanpao.
"Rabbit Shadow Sweep!"
"First Soul Skill, Hell Stab!"
Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing's speed suddenly surged. A leg and feline claws aimed straight at Luo Sanpao as they attacked.
"Luo, luo!"
Rather than retreating, Luo Sanpao advanced. His little tail manifested a gigantic tail that swept in all directions.
"Blue Silver Thread Pull!"
Several strands of Blue Silver Grass bound the girls and pulled them back, but fine beads of cold sweat also began to seep from Tang San's forehead.
No, we can't fight like this!
Teacher Changsheng's Luo Sanpao can use so many Self-Created Soul Skills. Even if I know his Soul Ring skills, there's nothing I can do if he doesn't use them!
Tang San looked toward Li Changsheng, who stood quietly a short distance away, as countless plans flashed through his mind.
From Li Changsheng's perspective, Tang San looked like a puppeteer. Three strands of Blue Silver Grass were tied to Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing respectively, while Luo Sanpao kept attacking the other three as he guarded against Tang San.
"First Soul Skill, Light Dragon Armor!"
"Luo!!"
Luo Sanpao's body began to gather the power of light. Light enveloped his horns, tail, and the various parts of his body, granting a very noticeable boost to all his attributes, including speed and strength.
"To catch the bandits, capture their king first! Watch me!"
A thought stirred in Tang San's mind, and the Blue Silver Grass burst outward.
"Third Soul Skill, Blue Silver Sea of Life!"
Bang!!
Countless strands of Blue Silver Grass erupted around Tang San, binding Luo Sanpao while Blue Silver Thread Pull flung Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing toward Li Changsheng.
"Go!" Xiao Wu clamped her legs around Zhu Zhuqing, then kicked hard, launching her through the air.
A streak of pink light flowed into Zhu Zhuqing's body at that moment as well. It was Ning Rongrong's attribute boost! She had finished her incantation without anyone noticing!
The Soul Mark power of Blue Silver Grass, the Soul Mark power of the Soft Bone Rabbit, and the attribute boost of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
"Second Soul Skill, Netherworld Hundred Claws!"