Chapter 66: Black Robe Rankings, Punishment

Everyone's morale was low; they didn't dare look up.

One strike pierced seven.

It really is embarrassing.

"Xiao Xian (nickname), you may go. The remaining people, continue the Ranking!" Master said coldly.

"Alright, teacher." Xiao Xian (nickname) withdrew decisively, lightly leapt onto Fulangde's roof, then silently began cultivating with Xiao Jue.

Against Dai Mubai, he truly used everything he could.

Sunlight Spore made Dai Mubai's soul skill unstable, and Xiao Jue's Purple Jade Body, layered with Suction Palm and Blowing Fire Palm, drained its power.

Thus, although it seemed that the Third Soul Technique collided with Dai Mubai's soul skill, in fact most of Dai Mubai's soul skill was being drawn away and removed.

Only a portion of Xiao Jue's Purple Radiance Soul Power collided with it.

The remaining Purple Radiance Soul Power burst out, clung to him, and corroded his protective barrier.

Finally, Xiao Xian (nickname) rushed close with Violent Step; his Purple Jade Body, together with Blowing Fire Palm, shattered the already corroded protective barrier, delivering a killing blow.

And the others.

Including Tang San, who clearly could not cause any trouble for him.

It was resolved very easily.

One could even say each had their own problems.

But this has nothing to do with Xiao Xian (nickname).

For the remaining time, he will devote all his effort to pushing his soul power to the maximum.

With the meridian issue temporarily solved, plus Xiao Jue and the Mysterious Heaven Technique, and with the First Soul Technique, Second Soul Technique and the Purple Light Meridian, his cultivation speed is almost two to three times that of the others.

"……"

Two hours later, on the playground, everyone's battles had all ended.

Aside from spending some effort dealing with Tang San, Dai Mubai's remaining victories were without question.

At this moment.

Only then did they all more clearly realize how terrifying Xiao Xian (nickname) truly was, being able to resolve Dai Mubai with a single encounter.

Dai Mubai dealt with them even more easily than Xiao Xian (nickname) did.

With his protective barrier plus Blazing Light Wave, and also Diamond Transformation, Dai Mubai seemed to have no weaknesses except speed.

And Tang San, oddly enough, defeated Ma Hongjun and Zhu Zhuqing.

Ma Hongjun's defeat seemed somewhat expected; Xiao Xian (nickname) had originally beaten him so easily.

Whether it's Xiao Xian (nickname)'s Self-Created Soul Technique or the Soul Elder, it's normal for Tang San to win.

Zhu Zhuqing's complexion turned very pale; she truly hadn't expected to be defeated by a Food Type, even if that Food Type was a Soul Elder.

Final Ranking: Dai Mubai second, Tang San third, Xiao Wu fourth, Ma Hongjun fifth, Zhu Zhuqing sixth, Oscar seventh, Ning Rongrong eighth.

All the participants' oversights and mistakes in battle were harshly scolded by the Master.

His expression looked stiff and ugly.

Then, without mercy, the punishment began—running with weight without using soul power.

As usual, Tang San received the heaviest punishment.

Because he showed serious negligence in the fight against Dai Mubai, misjudging the opponent's strength.

He thought if Xiao Xian (nickname) could do it, he could too.

He was blasted away fiercely.

The Master even rebuked him.

The seven had nothing to say and honestly accepted the punishment.

In their eyes, Tang San's performance was already excellent, after all he was just a Food Type, yet he still received such a heavy punishment—50% more weight rounds than the others.

"……"

The group, at the village entrance, took on the load on their backs and began the journey.

On the road, Tang San still offered to help bear the load for others, after all they were a whole.

Xiao Wu pursed her lips and said, "Where's Xiao Xian (nickname)?"

The others immediately felt a bit helpless.

But they truly were convinced.

Xiao Xian (nickname) had almost completely crushed them, leaving nothing to criticize; if they still had to accept punishment, that would be inhumane.

Only Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar exchanged glances.

Running with weight, without soul power.

For them it might be a challenge, but for a pervert like Xiao Xian (nickname), is that even a matter?

Sometimes when Zhao Wuji tormented Xiao Xian (nickname), the three would watch from the side; Zhao Wuji's soul skill was truly being used.

The crushing gravity, the soul power pressure, the fist as big as a stone lion.

"Sharing the load is fine, keep running," Dai Mubai sighed, his expression still not great, and silently took two stones from behind Oscar.

"……"

Three hours passed.

The Master's calculation was still fairly precise.

When everyone was almost finished running, they were even exhausted to the point of dizziness; their vision blurred, and only by supporting each other could they barely move forward.

The Master stood at the village entrance, his stiff face just a few hundred meters ahead of the group.

But those final few hundred meters felt like a heavenly chasm.

They seemed unable to cross it for a lifetime.

"Don't you want to trample Xiao Xian (nickname) beneath your feet?"

"You're the ones being punished; they just leisurely ate lunch a moment ago, and even took a nap."

Master's cold voice came.

Everyone couldn't help but clench their teeth.

Damn.

A strange fighting spirit rose in the seven, and they stepped forward fiercely.

Thump, thump—!

Just as they reached the finish line, the seven almost fell at once; Oscar, Ning Rongrong, Ma Hongjun, and even the first one completely passed out.

Tang San, leaning on his bamboo basket, barely removed the excess load from inside.

He ran five more laps than the others; the six of them finished, but he didn't.

…

After another five laps, Tang San also fainted.

Dai Mubai and Xiao Wu ran a few laps alongside Tang San, but none could last to the end; they both completely passed out halfway.

Fulangde, with Zhao Wuji and other teachers, silently carried everyone into the academy.

Fulangde was still a bit dissatisfied.

No wonder Xiao Xian (nickname) had been training so fiercely before; was it the Master who pushed them out?

He also isn't afraid that his little monsters get worn out!

But fortunately, Fulangde has Xiao Xian (nickname)'s experience.

Medicine bath combined with Sugar Beans.

This kind of fatigue and injury from plain running can still be recovered.

…

Xiao Xian (nickname) sat cross‑legged beside Xiao Jue, occasionally ending a cultivation session, and glanced downwards.

"How diligent."

"But the body is too weak; that's why they fainted right away."

Back then at Nording, after Tang San obtained the First Soul Ring.

He trained much more fiercely than this.

At dinner time, Xiao Xian (nickname) took Xiao Jue and leisurely went to Shi Tang.

The seven had already prepared their medicine baths, and, sore all over, began to feast heartily.

When Xiao Xian (nickname) entered, the six simultaneously stared at him fiercely.

Only Tang San's gaze was somewhat helpless.

"Don't look at me; the teacher already said this is punishment for your mistakes," Xiao Xian (nickname) said calmly, as if it would kill them, while carrying the dishes over.

A few of them felt somewhat discouraged, even desperate.

Yes, punishment for mistakes.

With Xiao Xian (nickname)'s strength, there will probably never be a punishment for mistakes.

But they are different.

As long as they don't win, they will forever repeatedly endure punishment for mistakes.

Especially Oscar and Ning Rongrong, who ate their meals blankly, with no life in their faces.

Although Tang San can, and is still strong, they really can't.

Soon after, Xiao Xian (nickname) finished eating, wiped his mouth, and said calmly, "Don't be discouraged; the teacher said we'll discuss Self‑Created Soul Technique tonight."

"He seems to have some ideas about the side effects of Sunlight Spore."

"Perhaps you'll soon be able to use my Self‑Created Soul Techniques."

"????!"

Except Tang San.

Everyone suddenly looked up, their faces showing a hint of excitement and surprise.

…