Chapter 12: Seven Treasure Glazed Tile

Shrek Academy's entrance exam consists of four stages; only those with soul power reaching level twenty-five or higher may participate in the fourth stage assessment.

Dai Mubai led Tang San and the others to an open clearing, stopped, and said, "Teacher Zhao, I have brought people to undergo the fourth stage assessment."

In the clearing, a middle-aged man in his fifties sat on a chair, dozing off.

"Hmm? Finally, someone has reached the fourth stage this year, and there are four of them?"

The middle-aged man opened his drowsy eyes and looked at the five young men and women before him with some surprise.

"Mubai, didn't you say four? Why are there five people?"

Before Dai Mubai could reply, Zhou Yu, standing at the rear, spoke up on his own: "I am not here to take the entrance exam; just consider me a spectator, Teacher Zhao."

Zhou Yu knew the fourth stage was a practical combat assessment.

Dai Mubai continued, "These four have also been exempted from the second and third stage tests."

Hearing this, Teacher Zhao's eyes lit up, and he immediately stood up from the chair.

He was not tall, his appearance was ordinary, but his physique was extremely solid.

"My name is Zhao Wuji. Since you four have passed the second and third stages via exemption, I will personally play with you."

"The four of you must join forces to withstand my attacks for the duration of one incense stick. As long as one person can last until the end, you all pass."

Zhao Wuji's gaze swept over Tang San and the other three, stating the assessment rules in a gentle tone.

"Teacher Zhao, isn't this a bit too much?"

Dai Mubai hesitated for a moment before speaking.

Zhao Wuji glared at him: "What's wrong with that? The Dean is not here; I am the highest authority in the academy. If I say it's good, it's good. Of course, you can tell them about my strength characteristics so they can prepare."

Dai Mubai, helpless, could only say to the four with a grave expression: "Teacher Zhao is a level seventy-six Soul Saint. His martial soul is the Great Golden Ape, a powerful Beast Spirit. His body has no flaws whatsoever, and his defense is extremely terrifying."

"He is also the Vice Dean of the academy; his comprehensive strength is second only to the Dean."

"This time, I cannot help you..."

Hearing Zhao Wuji's name, Ning Rongrong couldn't help but exclaim: "He is actually the Immovable Vajra Zhao Wuji. He has been missing from the continent for ten years; I never expected him to be a teacher at Shrek Academy."

Dai Mubai silently nodded: "So, you must pray for your own salvation."

Afterwards, he introduced Zhao Wuji's seven Spirit Rings to everyone: the first two were Century Spirit Rings, the third and fourth were Millennium Spirit Rings, and the remaining three were all Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Rings.

Moreover, all seven Spirit Rings were attached with offensive and defensive capabilities.

"Now, get to know each other first, state your names and abilities, and see how you should coordinate to pass Teacher Zhao's assessment."

Tang San spoke first: "My name is Tang San. My Tool Soul is Blue Silver Grass. I am a level twenty-nine Control System War Soul Master."

Xiao Wu spoke second: "I am Xiao Wu. My Beast Spirit is the Soft Bone Rabbit. I am a level twenty-nine Power Attack System War Soul Master."

Ning Rongrong hesitated for a moment before saying: "My name is Ning Rongrong. My Tool Soul is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. I am a level twenty-six Support System Tool Soul Master."

The final girl, with a childlike face and large breasts, still maintained a cold demeanor and said lightly: "Zhu Zhuqing. My Beast Spirit is the Nether Spirit Cat. I am a level twenty-seven Quick Attack System War Soul Master."

After the four introduced themselves respectively, including Dai Mubai, everyone's gaze focused on Ning Rongrong.

Tang San said in surprise: "Your martial soul is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda? Does that mean... you are from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is the most powerful supportive Tool Soul on the entire continent.

This martial soul lineage is passed down directly; only direct descendants of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can possess it.

Among the six insignias of the Spirit Hall, one is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

Learning of her powerful background, Tang San instantly felt an inexplicable fondness for Ning Rongrong.

Ning Rongrong playfully stuck out her tender pink tongue and said: "Don't stare at me; I'm no different from ordinary people. I ran away from home. Let's pass the current trial first before talking about that."

Her martial soul is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, with two Spirit Rings.

They respectively enhance attributes related to speed and strength, with an amplification effect of around thirty percent.

The greatest weakness of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul is the lack of offensive power; it requires protection from War Soul Masters.

Those who voluntarily become protectors of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect are certainly numerous, including no fewer than two top-tier Title Douluo level Spirit Masters. Throughout the entire continent, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is absolutely ranked among the top three sects.

Among the four examinees, only Tang San was male; naturally, he would not miss this opportunity to show off.

"Rongrong, please assist the three of us."

"Xiao Wu is responsible for the main attack."

"Zhu Zhuqing, relying on your speed, be responsible for flanking and tying up the opponent."

"And I will be responsible for controlling Teacher Zhao's attacks. I will try my best to restrict him while assisting Xiao Wu in frontal attacks."

Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu nodded. Zhu Zhuqing looked at Tang San once, and finally nodded slightly in agreement with his plan.

Zhao Wuji let out a booming voice and asked: "Have you finished discussing?"

"Teacher, we can begin!"

Dai Mubai nodded to Zhao Wuji and quickly stepped aside to watch the battle.

Ning Rongrong acted first: "Seven Treasures turn, revealing Glazed Tile."

Her figure was light and graceful; she rotated leisurely in place, and brilliant, dazzling seven-colored light burst forth from her body.

Where the seven-colored light condensed, a magnificent seven-colored pagoda, about a foot tall and multicolored, miraculously appeared on her right palm.

The treasure light shimmered, exuding an imposing air of nobility.

Ning Rongrong wore a smile, looking ethereal as if she were an immortal.

Two yellow Spirit Rings rose from beneath her feet, lightly encircling her body and quietly spinning.

"Seven Treasures have names; the first is: Strength."

The first Spirit Ring rose, covering the seven-colored pagoda.

Under Ning Rongrong's left finger pointing, three colored lights were released simultaneously, covering the other three people respectively.

"Seven Treasures have names; the second is: Speed."

Another three colored lights floated out, and Ning Rongrong's second Spirit Ring also came into effect.

Zhao Wuji looked at Ning Rongrong with some surprise: "Good heavens, one of them is from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Old Ghost Flender will surely be excited this time."

Just then, Zhao Wuji moved, but not charging toward Tang San and the other three; instead, he bent his legs halfway and slammed both fists down onto the ground simultaneously.

"Not good!"

Tang San muttered in his heart that things were bad; he remembered the words Yu Xiaogang had once spoken.

When facing a Spirit Master from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect as an opponent, one must eliminate the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Spirit Master first.

Tang San unleashed his First Spirit Skill; a dark-blue vine suddenly whipped out. The vine had no thorns, and it wrapped around Ning Rongrong's slender waist like lightning.

The vine pulled Ning Rongrong's body into the air. Tang San leaped up at the same time, then reached out to gently embrace her, asking softly, "Rongrong, are you alright?"

"..."

Zhou Yu leaned against a pillar, watching silently.

In fact, Zhao Wuji's attack was not aimed solely at Ning Rongrong.

His area-of-effect attack was intended to interrupt Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda support effect.

"Boom!"

After the muffled explosion, the earth trembled violently.

A ring of earth-yellow waves surged forward abruptly along with the ground's pulsation.

Only Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing remained on the ground; their reactions were both very fast.

Xiao Wu leaped straight upward, while Zhu Zhuqing darted out from the side, simultaneously crossing over the rolling yellow waves.

(End of this chapter)