Chapter 34: Fighting Zhao Wuji (Part 2)

It can only be said that fortunately, the dynasty where the double-reed woodwind instrument became popular was late; Tang San did not know about it, otherwise he would probably be doubting his life right now.

Under the blessing of the Qiuniu Divine Ability, the trio's offensive posture became even more ferocious. With Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing pinning him down from the front, Tang San entangled Zhao Wuji and flung him into the air more than once. If he wanted to break free, Zhu Zhuqing's silent and vicious attacks would follow; and if he wanted to defend against Zhu Zhuqing first, he would be flung away by Xiao Wu's soft techniques because he had no leverage in the air. For a time, Zhao Wuji, not using any soul skills, was actually forced into a stalemate by the three of them.

Finally, he seemed unable to endure it any longer and used his First Soul Skill: Immovable Wisdom King Body.

Once this soul skill was released, the mere momentum sent everyone flying.

Immediately after, he smashed toward Zhu Zhuqing, who was attacking the most fiercely.

"Not good!" Tang San wanted to use Blue Silver Grass to assist, but it was too late.

Just at this moment, Zhu Zhuqing's figure flashed, directly escaping Zhao Wuji's attack.

"Hmm? Want to escape? It's useless!" As he spoke, he released his Fourth Soul Skill: Positioning Tracking.

Now it looked like Zhu Zhuqing was completely unable to escape, but she was not panicked. After a year of training, she could remain calm at any moment during a battle.

In the previous battle, seeing that Zhao Wuji was a strength-type Spirit Master, she had wanted to use the moves Zhou Yi taught her at the beginning to win by surprise, but unfortunately, the gap in soul power was too large, and her Nether Hundred Claws could not penetrate at all. Now, she had to think of another way.

Seeing Zhao Wuji's figure gradually closing in, her Third Soul Ring appeared, and she whispered: "Ice Storm!"

That's right, her Third Soul Skill: Ice Storm, came from a 1,700-year-old Howling Moon Ice Wolf. Its effect was to condense multiple ice blades to attack. Of course, this was only the most basic use of this soul skill; it could also be condensed on the hands to enchant her claws, increasing attack power, and it could also be thrown out as ice light or cold air to be condensed into ice at a critical moment.

However, these additional effects were all developed through Zhou Yi's guidance combined with Zhu Zhuqing's imagination and diligent training.

As for why it was a Howling Moon Ice Wolf, that was Zhou Yi's suggestion; rather than having the third soul ring grant a half-baked buff skill, it was better to have one more skill that could increase the variety of combat methods.

Martial soul ring absorption emphasizes attribute compatibility; if attributes conflict, it could lead to the body exploding and death. The ice attribute happened to complement the Nether attribute, and ice attribute skills could both attack and provide some level of support, so the Third Soul Ring was chosen to be the Howling Moon Ice Wolf, which possessed moon and ice-cold attributes.

Following the use of the skill, as Zhu Zhuqing waved her claws, several Ice Storms attacked various parts of Zhao Wuji's body.

"Useless, are you tickling me?"

Unfortunately, these ice blades could not stop Zhao Wuji for even half a step.

On the other side, Ning Rongrong was also getting anxious, tugging on Zhou Yi's arm, "Brother Yi! Are you still not going to make a move? Zhuqing is about to be hit by the teacher!"

Zhou Yi, however, was very calm, "There is no need for me to act yet; you still underestimate Zhuqing."

Just as Zhao Wuji was about to smash into Zhu Zhuqing, she immediately waved her claws downward to unleash an Ice Storm, using the reaction force to rush into the sky.

"Do you think that by jumping into the air, I won't be able to catch you?"

Just at this moment, Zhu Zhuqing in the air shouted at Tang San.

"Tang San! Entangle him!"

Although he didn't understand what Zhu Zhuqing had done, entangling Zhao Wuji now could at least allow Zhu Zhuqing to temporarily escape danger, so he immediately used his Second Soul Skill, Parasite.

However, he immediately understood why Zhu Zhuqing had asked him to entangle him.

He saw that the ground where Zhu Zhuqing had originally stood had suddenly frozen into a large patch of smooth ice.

And Zhao Wuji actually slid out on the ice surface just like that, making Tang San's Entanglement very easy.

It turned out that most of the Ice Storms Zhu Zhuqing had fired at Zhao Wuji earlier were feints; only the cold air mixed into the ice blades that flew toward his feet was the real intention.

Just a moment ago, when Zhao Wuji landed on the ground and wanted to change direction toward the sky, she instantly controlled the cold air on Zhao Wuji's feet to turn into ice, covering his soles in smooth ice, while the cold air on the ground also condensed into a large ice surface. Due to the momentum of Zhao Wuji's charge, he slid out just like that, and his body also lost its balance due to this sudden change.

Thus, Tang San easily entangled him with Blue Silver Grass.

Zhu Zhuqing wanted to immediately take advantage of the situation to pursue, shouting, "Xiao Wu!"

Xiao Wu also understood Zhu Zhuqing's plan and, in the moment Zhao Wuji lost his balance and hadn't reacted, used a soft technique to fling him into the air.

Tang San also cooperated tacitly; the surrounding buildings immediately extended over a dozen vines, fixing Zhao Wuji, who was wrapped like a rice dumpling, in the air from all directions.

Then, the three of them attacked simultaneously.

Zhu Zhuqing used Ice Storm to enchant her claws, using Nether Thrust and Nether Hundred Claws to thrust back and forth.

Xiao Wu used her Second Soul Skill to borrow force from the surrounding buildings to strike Zhao Wuji.

As for Tang San, he used Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track to weave back and forth, attacking with the poisonous thorns of his Blue Silver Grass.

For a time, the rice dumpling hanging in the air was shuttled back and forth by the three figures, striking and thrusting. Zhao Wuji hadn't even reacted, and before he could activate his Qi defense, he had several more cuts from the trio's attacks.

"What an excellent and clever little girl. I've decided to take all of you in, but I must make you suffer a little first!" Zhao Wuji, trapped inside, realized the tactics Zhu Zhuqing had used just now; the series of tactical designs from luring the enemy to the combination of real and fake attacks, and then the pursuit after the tactic succeeded, made him admire Zhu Zhuqing greatly. At the same time, Tang San and Xiao Wu's grasp of the opportunity and tacit cooperation also made his eyes light up.

Before long, he could no longer endure it and wanted to teach them a lesson. He roared and used his Second Soul Skill, Vajra Palm, breaking Tang San's Blue Silver Grass with one palm, while simultaneously using his Third Soul Skill, Gravity Enhancement. In an instant, the heavy change in pressure caused all three to be pressed down, lying on the ground.

Immediately after, he reached out his palm again toward Zhu Zhuqing, who was attacking the most fiercely, intending to use Vajra Palm to slap her away.

Facing the serious Zhao Wuji, Zhu Zhuqing, lying on the ground and unable to resist in time, really couldn't dodge this time, but she wasn't anxious; on the contrary, she was very calm, because...

"Alright, Uncle, it's time for us to start the second round. I'm coming!"

Suddenly, Zhou Yi's figure appeared before her eyes, appearing silently, as if he had been there the whole time.

Looking at Zhou Yi's reliable back, Zhu Zhuqing slowly sat up, a smile appearing at the corner of her mouth.

At the same time, Zhou Yi used Swift as Lightning to clash fiercely with Zhao Wuji's palm.

Because Zhao Wuji did not use his full strength, while Zhou Yi used the buffs from his first and second soul skills, he completely withstood this palm from Zhao Wuji.

Dai Mubai, watching from the side, had his eyes popping out. Zhu Zhuqing's strength had already surprised him enough, but Zhou Yi could actually completely withstand Teacher Zhao's Vajra Palm? And he was only 12 years old; was this even human!?

Zhao Wuji's pupils also shrank; clearly, Zhou Yi's strength had shocked him. He... wasn't he a SupportTypeSoulMaster? What kind of physical fitness is this? At this age... is this something humanly achievable!?

"Unexpectedly, the real surprise is actually you!" Zhao Wuji came back to his senses and looked at Zhou Yi, his eyes shining.

Tang San and Xiao Wu also sighed as they looked at Zhou Yi; they had already thought Zhou Yi was strong enough, but they hadn't expected to still underestimate him.

After finishing the palm clash with Zhao Wuji, Zhou Yi took advantage of his shock to turn around, bend down, and pick up Zhu Zhuqing in a princess carry, using Harmony with Light and Dust to teleport next to Ning Rongrong and gently set her down.

Zhu Zhuqing hadn't actually suffered any injuries; she had just been shaken by the momentum, so she simply stood next to Ning Rongrong, intending to continue watching the battle.

At the same time, Jin Ling also took Tang San and Xiao Wu out of the center of the clearing, one in each claw.

Zhou Yi returned to his original spot and looked at the stick of incense; more than half had already burned out, but he didn't care, saying:

"Alright, you guys can't participate in the following battle. Uncle Zhao, it's my turn now!" As he spoke, he cracked his knuckles, making a crisp sound.

"Then let's see what this kid is capable of!" Zhao Wuji also became interested and shook his head.