Chapter 134: The Immortal Herb Qin Jian Gave Me to Eat

"We're here."

Before long, Dai Mubai came to a stop.

At this moment, they had arrived at another open space.

This place was much smaller than the second round's location, only about two hundred square meters.

A rugged middle-aged man who looked to be in his fifties was sitting on a chair, dozing off.

"Teacher Zhao, I've brought people for the fourth round of the assessment," Dai Mubai said as he walked over.

"Hmm? Someone actually came for the fourth round this year? And there are five of them?!"

The middle-aged man opened his bleary, sleepy eyes and looked at the five young men and women before him with some surprise, as if he had encountered something unbelievable.

Qin Jian felt that his use of the word "this year" was even more unbelievable.

Dai Mubai then said, "Not only did these five reach the fourth round, but they were also exempted from the second and third rounds of testing."

The middle-aged man's eyes lit up instantly, and he finally stood up from his chair.

His stature was not tall, and his appearance was very ordinary, but he looked extremely sturdy; his height, which was even a bit shorter than Qin Jian's, gave one a feeling of robustness.

His broad shoulders were like city walls, and his coat could not conceal the sturdy muscles that looked as if they were cast from steel.

Although the expression on his face was still amiable, his brawny physique invisibly gave people a strong sense of oppression.

"As expected of Zhao Wuji, he looks just like a bear... hmm... he didn't let me down," Qin Jian thought to himself.

"All five are over level 25, not bad, not bad. It seems there are quite a few little monsters this year. This is the final round; pass my test, and you can officially become a member of Shrek Academy."

Zhao Wuji said, "However, my test is not that easy to pass, because practical combat experience is something every Spirit Master must possess, so my assessment is your ability in this regard."

"Mubai, just like before, as long as they can hold out under your hands for the time it takes for a stick of incense to burn, they pass."

As soon as he said this, Dai Mubai's expression changed instantly.

"What? Is there some difficulty?" Zhao Wuji asked, puzzled.

Dai Mubai's cold and handsome face twitched, and he could only turn his head away and say, "Teacher Zhao, no need to fight, I concede."

"Hmm? You want to help them cheat?!" Zhao Wuji frowned.

Dai Mubai covered his face and said, "Teacher Zhao, please spare me some face; it's just that I would undoubtedly lose against the five of them."

"You, a level 37 Soul Elder, are afraid of five little rookies?" Zhao Wuji crossed his arms and snorted.

Dai Mubai could only smile bitterly and say, "No, there are two Soul Elders among them, and one is even level 34. Just against him alone, I wouldn't find it easy to win."

"Hmm? Soul Elders?!"

Zhao Wuji's eyes lit up a few degrees more: "Who are they?"

Dai Mubai pointed at Qin Jian and Ning Rongrong and said, "It's those two."

"Hello, Teacher Zhao," Ning Rongrong said with a smile.

Qin Jian also nodded.

"Not bad, not bad!"

Zhao Wuji nodded repeatedly, immediately looking at the two with a gentle face, and then said, "Since Mubai admits he cannot test your practical combat ability, I will play with you myself. Now I will give you the time it takes for a stick of incense to burn to get to know each other and discuss. After the incense burns out, the test begins."

"The content of the test is for the five of you to join forces to block me for the time it takes for a stick of incense to burn. As long as one person can hold out until the end, you pass. However, I hope you understand: do not try to take shortcuts; no one can use speed to escape this area."

Zhao Wuji said, "At the same time, I can also remind you that it is impossible to block my attacks relying on individual strength; mutual cooperation is your only chance of success."

"Don't get careless just because you are Soul Elders," he emphasized, looking at Qin Jian and Ning Rongrong, and then specifically reminded them.

After saying this, he pulled a stick of incense from somewhere, rubbed his fingers on the tip, and actually lit it directly. In the blink of an eye, the incense was already stuck in the ground without the slightest tremor.

After doing this, Zhao Wuji sat back down in his chair, closed his eyes, and continued to sleep.

"Hurry up and prepare."

Dai Mubai said this casually and intended to step back; after all, having just conceded, he really had no face to guide them.

"May I ask what this Teacher Zhao's soul power level is? What is his martial soul? What are his attack and defense characteristics? Also, what is his Soul Ring configuration? If possible, please try to tell us what soul skills he has, focusing on the first three," Qin Jian stepped forward without hesitation and asked.

So many years had passed, and he couldn't remember Zhao Wuji's specialties clearly.

The question he asked made Zhao Wuji nod slightly, clearly quite satisfied.

Tang San and the other three hurriedly looked toward Dai Mubai.

"Teacher Zhao is a level 76 Battle Soul Saint, and his comprehensive strength is second only to the Dean."

Dai Mubai's first sentence made Tang San and the other three nervous; only Qin Jian was not surprised.

"Teacher Zhao's martial soul is the Vajra Bear, a powerful Beast Spirit. His whole body has no flaws, and his defensive power is terrifyingly high. Even a Spirit Master of the same level as him would find it very difficult to break through his defense and cause him harm."

Dai Mubai continued, "Although speed is not what Teacher Zhao excels at, the gap in soul power between you and him is simply too large, so it is impossible to be faster than him in this regard. Teacher Zhao's greatest strengths are his attack power and defensive power; he has the nickname 'Immovable Bright King' in the academy."

No weaknesses—these four simple words already stated where Zhao Wuji's strength lay.

Ning Rongrong suddenly covered her mouth and exclaimed, "He is actually the Immovable Bright King Zhao Wuji? He disappeared from the Dalu for ten years; I didn't expect him to be a teacher at Shrek Academy."

Dai Mubai nodded and added, "Teacher Zhao's Soul Ring configuration is Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black. Moreover, all seven Soul Rings add to attack and defense. You should be able to imagine how terrifying he is. Now there isn't much time left; you can get to know each other first, state your names and abilities, and see how you should cooperate to best block Teacher Zhao."

Tang San was the first to speak: "My name is Tang San, Spirit Tool Blue Silver Grass, level 29 Control System Battle Soul Master."

Xiao Wu was the second to speak: "Xiao Wu, Beast Spirit Rabbit, level 29 Power Attack System Battle Soul Master."

Zhu Zhuqing still had a cold expression on her face and said indifferently: "Zhu Zhuqing, Beast Spirit Nether Spirit Cat, level 27 Agility Attack System Battle Soul Master."

At this time, Ning Rongrong hesitated for a moment before saying: "Ning Rongrong, Spirit Tool Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, level 31 Support System Tool Soul Venerable."

Everyone's gaze immediately focused on her.

"Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda? Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?"

Tang San said in surprise: "What is your relationship with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"

Ning Rongrong smoothed the hair on her forehead and said: "I am from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. As for my martial soul, it mutated into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda because of a precious Immortal Herb that Qin Jian gave me to eat."

Swish, swish, swish...

All eyes looked toward Qin Jian again; he could only spread his hands awkwardly.

"I can provide everyone with a forty percent boost to speed, strength, and soul power respectively, and sustaining it for the duration of one incense stick is absolutely no problem," Ning Rongrong said.

Seeing the few of them still staring at him, Qin Jian could only say: "Qin Jian, Spirit Tool... emmm... Affection Heart Sword Soul..."

Ning Rongrong gave him a puzzled look.

Qin Jian continued: "Level 34 Assault System Battle Soul Venerable."

Even though he had already heard it several times, at this moment Tang San still couldn't help but sigh: "I thought Xiao Wu and I were already geniuses, but now I know there really is always someone better."

Qin Jian shook his head repeatedly: "You flatter me, you flatter me, you are even more impressive..."

As if anyone wouldn't know how to engage in mutual commercial flattery...

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(End of this chapter)