Chapter 46: Zhao Wuji

Dai Mubai, seeing Zhao Wuji say that, hurriedly spoke: "Teacher Zhao, that's not very appropriate, the dean assigned me to assess the freshmen."

Zhao Wuji glared at Dai Mubai: "What's so bad about it? The dean's not here; I'm the highest authority in the academy, and I decide how the assessment goes."

"Five Little Monsters, I am Zhao Wuji, my assessment is very simple: as long as the five of you can endure under my hand for the length of an incense stick, even if only one of you lasts to the end, that counts as passing."

"But let me state beforehand: don't try to cheat in front of me. Given your firepower, cheating against me is meaningless. Also, a single person cannot resist me, so listen carefully to Xiao Bai's advice and analyze tactics to deal with me."

Seeing Zhao Wuji continue to sit in place with eyes closed, Dai Mubai quickly gathered the five together, his expression looking very solemn.

After they huddled, Dai Mubai's face turned a bit serious: "I can't help you this time. I was supposed to assess the final stage, but I didn't expect Teacher Zhao to decide to assess personally; now you're in trouble."

Xiao Wu laughed: "This Teacher Zhao isn't a Soul Emperor powerhouse like the teacher at the gate, right?"

Dai Mubai shook his head: "It's not a Soul Emperor, it's a Soul Saint. Teacher Zhao is a Level 76 Power Type battle Soul Saint, his martial soul is a Vajra Bear, a very robust Beast Soul with no flaws all over his body, and his attack power is also very strong. He is also the deputy dean of our academy."

"Teacher Zhao's nickname is Immobile Bright King. Not to mention the five of you, even I might not be able to endure for the length of an incense stick. Now you're in trouble."

Everyone's eyes widened at this, and even Yang Xiong's expression grew a bit serious. If their strength were a bit weaker, perhaps they could rely on various techniques to last the incense‑stick time, but a Soul Saint is entirely different, especially one who can wield Gravity Control.

Ning Rongrong expressed surprise: "He is actually Immobile Bright King Zhao Wuji. Over a decade ago, Zhao Wuji had a conflict with the Spirit Hall. To deal with him, the Spirit Hall dispatched sixteen Archbishops to besiege him, but he managed to escape. You should know that the Archbishops of the Spirit Hall are all Soul Emperors above Level 60, and at that time Zhao Wuji was only a Soul Emperor himself."

The others grew even more solemn upon hearing this; clearly, even a Soul Saint is a top‑tier master in the entire Soul Master World, and at least in Suotuo City should rank among the top few.

Yang Xiong said: "The five of us will first state our strengths, see how to deal with Zhao Wuji, and how to endure this incense‑stick time."

The group gathered together and each reported their martial soul and abilities.

Tang San was the first to speak: "I am Tang San, martial soul Blue Silver Grass, Level 29 Control System Soul Grandmaster."

Xiao Wu quickly added: "I am Xiao Wu, martial soul Rabbit, Level 29 Power Type Soul Grandmaster."

Then Ning Rongrong: "I am Ning Rongrong, martial soul Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, Level 28 Support System weapon soul master."

Zhu Zhuqing coldly said: "Zhu Zhuqing, martial soul Netherworld Spirit Cat, Level 27 Agility Attack System Soul Grandmaster."

Finally Yang Xiong spoke: "Yang Xiong, my martial soul is my own body, Level 26 Power Type Soul Grandmaster."

After everyone reported their martial souls and abilities, all eyes turned to Ning Rongrong and Yang Xiong; one wielded the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda Weapon Soul, the other a body martial soul never heard of.

Tang San clearly had heard of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect: "Are you from the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect?"

Ning Rongrong's face showed a bit of playfulness: "Don't worry about my background; Xiao Xiongzi and I slipped out of home."

Dai Mubai looked at the five: "Your composition is decent: two Power Types, one Agility Attack, one Control, and one Support. Discuss a delaying tactic."

Tang San spoke first: "Here's the plan: Ning Rongrong provides support, Xiao Wu and Yang Xiong handle Power Type attacks, Zhu Zhuqing handles flank support, and I will try to control Teacher Zhao's attacks."

Xiao Wu and the other three all nodded.

Yang Xiong finally spoke: "Wait a moment, it's well known that on the battlefield the support is attacked first; shouldn't we assign someone to protect Rong Rong?"

Tang San and the others' faces froze upon hearing this; evidently they had overlooked protecting Ning Rongrong, the support.

In fact, given Zhao Wuji's Soul Saint strength, defeating several Great Soul Masters would be a piece of cake, even without using their martial souls.

Looking at the original Shrek Seven Monsters, the lineup clearly favors attack over defense, with not a single Defense System Soul Master; if both sides stalemate, the two supports are easily targeted.

Yang Xiong continued: "I can be a Power Type Soul Grandmaster or a Defense System Soul Grandmaster. You three besiege Teacher Zhao, I will guard Rong Rong and provide support; this also helps delay time."

The others were surprised; they hadn't expected Yang Xiong could be both Power Type and Defense System; such a Soul Master is rare in the Soul Master World.

Soon the five arranged their formation: Yang Xiong and Ning Rongrong at the rear, Tang San in the middle, and Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing at the front.

When everyone summoned their martial souls and Soul Rings, especially when Ning Rongrong summoned the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, the opposing Zhao Wuji was unusually astonished.

"Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, it seems I have underestimated you a bit; if you're ready, let's begin."

Zhao Wuji produced an incense stick, ignited it directly with soul power, and stuck it into the ground.

Ning Rongrong began support first; the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda emitted four beams of light that swiftly merged into the bodies of the four members of Yang Xiong's group.

"The Seven Treasures are famed: the first is Strength, the second is Speed."

The four of Yang Xiong felt as if they had become much more agile, their strength increased considerably, overall enhancement estimated over thirty percent.

Just as everyone prepared to act, Zhao Wuji struck the ground with both hands, as if a force erupted from the earth.

Everyone instantly understood Zhao Wuji's intention; clearly he aimed to crush the support immediately, and his move just now must have been Gravity Control, a rare ranged attack for a pure Power Type Soul Master.

However, Yang Xiong was prepared; he pushed Ning Rongrong aside, and met the erupting ground force with a punch. The two forces collided instantly, sending Yang Xiong flying several meters.

Zhao Wuji remarked oddly: "Huh, your strength is decent, but you're a bit too young."

Then the ground continuously erupted multiple forces, all clearly rushing toward Ning Rongrong.

Yang Xiong, dragging Ning Rongrong, ran swiftly, trying to evade Zhao Wuji's attacks; when evasion failed, he swung a punch to collide with the erupting force.

Tang San and the other two also moved quickly, countless Blue Silver Grass sprouted from the ground, while Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing directly restrained Zhao Wuji.

(End of Chapter)