Chương 25: Zhao Wuji's Shock, Repelled by a Single Punch

Dai Mubai hesitated, but ultimately didn't say anything, only chuckling twice: "You'll find out soon enough."

Zhao Wuji became interested, walked up to the five people, put his hands on his hips, and grinned: "Interesting. Since you are all geniuses who have skipped the first three rounds, I will personally test you."

He held up a thick finger: "The rules are simple. The five of you must work together and last for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn under my thumb."

"If you're still standing when the incense stick has burned out, you've passed the test."

"Don't worry, I won't use my full strength," Zhao Wuji added.

"I'll suppress my soul power to around level 40 or 50, and only use the first four soul skills. After all, you're still children, and I don't want to hurt you."

He looked at Dai Mubai: "You don't need to do anything, just be their explainer."

Dai Mubai was overjoyed, unable to hide his smile, and nodded repeatedly, "Okay, Teacher Zhao! No problem, Teacher Zhao!"

Zhao Wuji gave him a strange look: "Why are you so happy?"

Dai Mubai chuckled twice: "No... no, I just think your assessment method is very scientific and reasonable. Really, extremely reasonable."

Zhao Wuji scratched his head, not thinking much of it, and said to the five people, "Alright, Dai Mubai will tell you about my abilities. We'll begin in an incense stick's time. Get ready."

He took out an incense stick from his pocket and stuck it in the ground.

Dai Mubai quickly gathered the five people in a corner of the playground, lowered his voice, and spoke rapidly:

"Teacher Zhao, a level 76 Soul Saint, with the Martial Soul Mighty Vajra Bear."

"Its characteristics are extremely high defense and immense strength."

"The first four soul skills are: First Soul Skill Immovable King Body, which enhances defense. After using it, the whole body will glow with golden light and cannot be damaged. Second Soul Skill Vajra Palm, which is offensive and can shatter stones with one palm. Third Soul Skill Gravity Amplification, which suppresses the area. People around him will feel their bodies become heavier and their movements will be slowed down. Fourth Soul Skill Location Tracking, which can locate and track targets."

Tang San took careful notes and asked, "What is his weakness?"

Dai Mubai shook his head: "Basically none. High defense, great strength, and not slow speed. But since he said he would only use the first four soul skills and suppressed his soul power, then things are much easier."

He looked at Su Chen: "Our tactics are simple—Su Chen, you take the lead in the attack. Although Teacher Zhao has suppressed his soul power, he is still a Soul Saint, probably only slightly stronger than Su Chen. Su Chen, you just need to hold the line."

Su Chen nodded.

Dai Mubai continued, "Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Tang San, you two harass him from the flanks, don't engage him head-on, just distract him. Ning Rongrong—" He looked at Ning Rongrong and said seriously, "Your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda should only be used to amplify Su Chen. Even if you amplify others, they still won't be able to damage Teacher Zhao. It's better to concentrate your resources."

Ning Rongrong nodded: "Understood."

Tang San then asked, "What if Teacher Zhao attacks us first?"

Dai Mubai thought for a moment: "Then let's hide. Once Su Chen takes over, Teacher Zhao's attention will be on him. Just be careful not to get caught in the crossfire."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Su Chen remained silent, simply listening attentively.

His gaze passed over Dai Mubai and landed on Zhao Wuji, who was stretching his muscles in the distance, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

The time it takes for an incense stick to burn quickly passed.

Zhao Wuji walked to the center of the playground and lit a new incense stick.

Wisps of smoke rose and drifted slowly in the breeze.

"Begin!" Zhao Wuji clapped his hands and grinned.

He did not attack immediately, but stood there with his arms crossed, seemingly waiting for the five men to make the first move.

Ning Rongrong released her martial spirit immediately.

A delicate and exquisite Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda appeared in her palm, with two yellow soul rings lighting up, their precious light flowing around it, making it incredibly beautiful.

"Seven treasures transform into crystal, the first being: Power! The second: Speed!"

Two beams of light shot out from the pagoda and landed precisely on Su Chen.

Su Chen felt a warm power surging within him, and his strength and speed were significantly enhanced.

Zhao Wuji's eyes lit up, and he praised, "The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School? Truly living up to its reputation. However—" He clasped his hands together in front of him and pushed forward with a sudden force!

An invisible shockwave spread out from him, dust flew up from the ground, and pebbles on the bluestone slabs were swept up by the shockwave and rushed towards the five people!

Su Chen reacted extremely quickly, grabbing Ning Rongrong's belt and lifting her up while leaping to the side.

Ning Rongrong was lifted into the air by him, her skirt was blown up by the wind, and she exclaimed in surprise, but quickly regained her balance.

Xiao Wu, Tang San, and Zhu Zhuqing also jumped away, easily avoiding the direct impact of the shockwave.

Zhao Wuji nodded: "Good reaction."

Su Chen put Ning Rongrong down. Ning Rongrong's cheeks flushed slightly after landing, and she whispered, "Thank you."

Su Chen did not respond, but charged straight at Zhao Wuji.

He did not release his martial spirit.

Zhao Wuji frowned: "Kid, not releasing your Martial Soul? Are you looking down on me?"

He was somewhat displeased and threw a punch at Su Chen.

Su Chen met the attack with a punch of his own, relying solely on his physical strength without any soul power enhancement.

"Bang!"

The two fists collided, and shockwaves spread outwards!

Su Chen took two steps back, and Zhao Wuji also took one step back!

The two sides are evenly matched!

Zhao Wuji stared wide-eyed at his fist in disbelief.

"This... how is this possible?" His voice trembled.

"You didn't use your martial spirit, yet you can exchange a punch with me using only your physical strength?"

He sized Su Chen up and down, his mind racing. Who was this kid?

Even a Soul King couldn't possibly withstand a direct confrontation with his Mighty Vajra Palm without unleashing his Martial Soul!

Su Chen didn't say anything, flicked his wrist, and charged forward again.

Just then, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing launched an attack from both sides simultaneously.

Xiao Wu's legs moved like whips, using the flexibility of the Soft Bone Rabbit to kick Zhao Wuji's left ribs.

Zhu Zhuqing moved like a ghost, her sharp claws slashing towards Zhao Wuji's nape, her cat-like eyes flashing with cold light.

Zhao Wuji didn't even turn around.

A yellow spirit ring flashed on his body—his first spirit skill, "Immovable King Body"!

A layer of golden light covered his body, as if he were plated with gold.

Xiao Wu's kick and Zhu Zhuqing's claw strike hit the golden light, only creating a few ripples. Zhao Wuji remained completely still, without even frowning.

"How about scratching an itch?"

Zhao Wuji grinned and casually waved his hand, sending a wave of energy blasting Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing away.

The two women flipped in the air and landed steadily, but their expressions were not good. Their attacks couldn't even break through Zhao Wuji's defenses.

Just then, a figure fell from above Zhao Wuji's head.

Tang San!

He released the Blue Silver Grass, and his first spirit ring lit up.

The Blue Silver Grass instantly transformed into a bright green bamboo pole, which was his first soul skill, Blue Silver Pole Vault!

Tang San gripped the bamboo pole tightly with both hands, using the power of pole vaulting to leap directly above Zhao Wuji's head, and smashed the bamboo pole down on Zhao Wuji's head!

"Thump!"

The bamboo pole struck Zhao Wuji on the head and shattered into several pieces.

Zhao Wuji touched his head, finding himself unharmed, and looked up at Tang San who had landed, a puzzled expression on his face: "Why are you scratching your head for me?"

Tang San landed, looking at the half-bamboo pole in his hand, his lips twitching.

Zhao Wuji dusted himself off and laughed, "Your teamwork is alright, but your attack power is too weak. Except for that kid—" He looked at Su Chen, "the three of you can't even break through my defense."

Xiao Wu snorted defiantly.

Zhao Wuji looked at Su Chen, his eyes now serious: "Kid, you're not bad. But if this is all you've got, you probably won't last this long. I'm getting serious."