Chapter 5: Breaking Through Defenses, Childhood Sweetheart No Match for a Sudden Arrival!
But reason told Tang San that he couldn't. That person's strength was unfathomable, and he didn't know Xiao Wu's true feelings about it.
Tang San clenched his fists, and the muscles in his arms trembled.
Xiao Wu was someone he had protected since childhood; he had always considered her the most important person in his life. This closeness transcended that of siblings. But now, everything was changing.
Tang San looked at Xiao Wu and Su Bai standing together, very close to each other.
The blush on Xiao Wu's face stung his senses.
He tried to calm himself down, telling himself that Xiaowu was just naive and that she was only curious about that man.
However, he found that he could not calm down at all.
A sense of powerlessness welled up inside me.
Tang San and Xiao Wu, from beginning to end, seem to have only a brother-sister relationship.
He himself had absolutely no right to stop Xiao Wu from contacting anyone. This made Tang San feel frustrated and pained.
Li Yusong walked over at this moment.
He looked at Su Bai, then glanced at Tang San, whose emotions were complex, his mind filled with a myriad of thoughts.
This young man is no ordinary person.
"Alright, those who have passed the first test, come with me to the fourth test." Li Yusong's voice broke the silence.
Tang San took a deep breath, suppressing his anger. Now was not the time to lash out. He had to stay calm and figure out what that man was up to.
Tang San followed Li Yusong forward, but his gaze never left Xiao Wu and Su Bai. He couldn't lose Xiao Wu.
Li Yusong led Su Bai, Tang San, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing across the square in front of the academy.
In the square, most of the people who had registered had already dispersed, leaving only a few parents who were still looking around, unwilling to give up.
They walked past several teaching buildings and arrived at a spacious training ground.
The training ground was just an ordinary open space. On one side of the training ground, a burly, composed middle-aged man was sitting cross-legged.
Li Yusong stepped forward and respectfully greeted, "Teacher Zhao."
The middle-aged man slowly opened his eyes; he looked as if he had just taken a nap.
His gaze swept over Li Yusong, then landed on Su Bai and his group.
"Old Li, how many promising young players did you bring this time?"
Zhao Wuji's voice was deep and powerful.
Li Yusong nodded, then his face lit up with excitement, and he said to Zhao Wuji:
"Teacher Zhao, this time a real monster has emerged. His soul rings are yellow, purple, and purple, and he's a level 35 Soul Master at the age of twelve."
Zhao Wuji's body stiffened, and his expression lost its composure. He abandoned his nonchalant demeanor and carefully examined Su Bai.
Yellow, purple, purple.
It's the second ring of the millennium!
Li Yusong then briefly recounted how Su Bai defeated Dai Mubai.
After listening, Zhao Wuji smiled, walked to Dai Mubai's side, and patted Dai Mubai on the shoulder.
Dai Mubai, who had been looking downcast, raised his head when he heard Zhao Wuji's voice.
"Mu Bai, it's good that you lost. This way, we can see your shortcomings. Work hard in your future training and win back your losses." Zhao Wuji's words were somewhat teasing, but also encouraging.
Dai Mubai's voice was deep:
"Understood, Teacher Zhao."
Zhao Wuji's gaze returned to Su Bai. He looked around and then addressed the crowd:
"Originally, your fourth trial was to be completed by Mu Bai within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn."
Now that someone has defeated Mu Bai, the five of you will have to face this fourth trial for the duration of an incense stick's burning.
After Zhao Wuji finished speaking, everyone present, except for Su Bai, felt immense pressure.
No matter how strong Dai Mubai is, he's only a level 37 Soul Master, while Zhao Wuji is a teacher. Keep in mind, Li Yusong, the teacher who enrolled, is already a Soul Emperor, so this Teacher Zhao must be a Soul Saint!
Tang San's expression was somewhat solemn. He hadn't expected that the fourth test would be against such a powerful opponent.
Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing were all watching Su Bai.
Su Bai remained confident; even if he couldn't win, he could still outmaneuver the opponent.
Seeing their serious expressions, Dai Mubai lowered his voice and quickly introduced Zhao Wuji to them:
"Teacher Zhao's name is Zhao Wuji, his martial soul is the Mighty Vajra Bear, and he is a level 76 Soul Saint. His martial soul's characteristics are amazing defense and high attack power. His only weakness is speed. You must be careful."
After saying this, Dai Mubai stepped aside.
Dai Mubai looked at Su Bai. Although he had lost, he hadn't completely lost his composure. He hoped that Su Bai could lead the team to pass the assessment.
After all, Zhu Zhuqing is still in the team.
Su Bai nodded after listening to Dai Mubai's introduction.
"I know the name Zhao Wuji. He is the Immovable King Zhao Wuji, a ruthless character from many years ago."
Upon hearing this, everyone became even more nervous.
Zhao Wuji himself showed a surprised expression, not expecting that this kid named Su Bai actually knew him.
At this moment, Tang San stepped forward, his expression very serious. He believed that the five of them needed a leader to take charge.
As for himself, a level 29 control-type Soul Master, he was more than willing to take on the command position.
"Listen to me, everyone. Teacher Zhao is very capable, and we must cooperate with him properly."
My martial soul, Blue Silver Grass, is a control-type, adept at trapping enemies.
I can lead the team; everyone should follow my instructions.
Tang San spoke in a calm tone, attempting to demonstrate his leadership abilities.
However, after Tang San finished speaking, no one at the scene responded immediately.
Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu did not look at Tang San.
Their eyes were all focused on Su Bai, as if they were waiting for him to speak.
Xiao Wu's gaze was particularly focused; she didn't look at Tang San, but stared longingly at Su Bai.
Tang San's heart sank when he saw Xiao Wu's reaction.
Xiao Wu, she actually... completely disobeyed him. Tang San felt a strong sense of frustration.
Is six years of companionship less valuable than the Su Bai I saw at first glance?
Tang San, a person from a low-level martial arts world in his previous life, naturally did not know this.
Since ancient times, green plums have been defeated by heavenly gifts!
"Xiao Wu...you!" Tang San's voice was somewhat urgent.
Xiao Wu turned her head, her tone filled with confusion:
"Third Brother, what's wrong?"
Xiao Wu was completely oblivious to the dissatisfaction in Tang San's tone. In her view, since Su Bai was an auspicious beast, she should naturally listen to him.
Although Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing did not look at Tang San, they both noticed the fleeting anger on Tang San's face.
However, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing noticed that Xiao Wu seemed to have a much stronger interest in Su Bai than in Tang San, her "Third Brother".
Standing to the side, Dai Mubai also noticed Zhu Zhuqing's gaze. He saw that Zhu Zhuqing was staring at Su Bai without moving, and he felt a little resentful.
Zhu Zhuqing was usually indifferent to him.
Now she's showing such focus on a man she's just met.
This aroused Dai Mubai's jealousy and anger.
(End of chapter)