"Boring. Not even worthy to dance," Fang Yang dismissed, as if brushing off dust.
"Let's regroup with the others," he said, spiritual sense already locking onto Gu Yue and the team.
In the simulated forest, Class Zero reunited.
"Captain—you've already eliminated someone?" Xie Xie asked, curious.
"Mm. Some fool tried ambushing me. I crushed him," Fang Yang replied flatly, as if swatting a fly.
"Huh?!" Xie Xie, Tang Wulin, Zhang Yangzi, and Wang Jinxi exchanged baffled glances.
Who'd be reckless enough to ambush Fang Yang?
Truly—what a 'logical' move!
"Enough—just a stray weed," Fang Yang waved it off. "Move out."
The squad formed around him:
- Gu Yue and Xu Xiaoyan flanked his sides
- Xie Xie and the others trailed half a step back—vigilant, disciplined.
Soon—bushes ahead rustled violently.
A hulking figure burst out—bloodied, torn, gasping.
A Soul Grandmaster—now broken.
Most striking—a pair of tiger wings sprouted from his back, black-and-white fur shimmering—the rare, apex variant: Winged Tiger!
"Damn… Yang Nianxia's 'genius squad'—monsters!" he rasped, dazed, too shaken to notice Fang Yang's group.
"Gu Yue," Fang Yang murmured, not even glancing at the man.
No words needed.
Gu Yue raised her hand—ice coalesced into a lethal spike.
"Ambush?!" The Winged Tiger finally sensed death—too late.
WHOOSH!
The ice spear pierced his chest—he dissolved into particles, vanishing.
Then—seven figures emerged from the bushes.
"Oh?" Fang Yang's eyes gleamed with amusement, scanning them.
"This… is interesting."
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The Genius Squad:
- Luo Guixing ("Shackler")—blue hair fluttering, smile serene, spatial aura coiled like a spring.
- Xu Yucheng ("Immortal")—ashen-faced, gray eyes hollow, gripping a 3-meter scythe etched with soul-devouring runes.
- Wu Siduo ("Nether")—tall, fox-like features, emerald eyes sharp, legs sculpted like divine art—yet radiating icy lethality.
- Zheng Yiran ("Jade Serpent")—emerald hair cascading, jade eyes exotic, a green viper coiled around her arm, fangs bared.
- Yang Nianxia ("Duskgold Bear")—hulking, bear-like, Duskgold Bear aura crushing.
- Zheng Long & Zheng Hu—clan warriors, battle-ready.
Seven elites vs. seven prodigies—the forest crackled with tension.
Luo Guixing stepped forward, smile unbroken:
"I've heard much of Donghai's Class Zero. It's my honor to test you."
His gaze locked onto Fang Yang, challenge sharp: "Fang Yang—we're destined to clash."
Fang Yang chuckled softly: "Destined?"
He shook his head, voice laced with pity: "You… misunderstand."
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Observation Room
Shen Yi watched the wall-sized screens, turning to Wu Zhangkong:
"Senior Brother—who wins? Genius Squad or Class Zero?"
Wu Zhangkong didn't hesitate: "Class Zero."
"So certain?" Shen Yi pressed.
These geniuses were no joke:
- Luo Guixing: Spatial Element—rarest, most coveted.
- Xu Yucheng: #1 under-18 at Sun-Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy (Douluo's #2 institution).
- Wu Siduo: Star Luo Imperial bloodline—Nether Spirit Cat + Evil-Eyed White Tiger, self-fusion skill: Nether White Tiger.
- Zheng Yiran: Green Viper Emperor—same as Dugu Bo, Tang San's ancestor's ally.
- Yang Nianxia: Duskgold Bear—apex assault Martial Soul.
This squad could shake continents!
Wu Zhangkong said nothing, eyes fixed on the screen—on Fang Yang's calm silhouette.
His students—forged in fire, tempered by his own hands.
His only regret? Fang Yang and Gu Yue hadn't joined the Tang Sect…
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