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"Wulin—this isn't that… your rival's little sister?"
Xie Xie blurted out, eyes wide.
The second it left his mouth, he slapped a hand over it—too late.
Tang Wulin's face darkened like a storm cloud.
Blue Silver Grass coiled in his palm, glinting with menace.
"Xie Xie… seems you really miss my Blue Silver Bind."
"Wait, Wulin—I was joking—!"
Xie Xie backpedaled frantically—but vines snaked around him anyway.
Fang Yang roared with laughter, clapping Tang Wulin's shoulder. "Well done, Wulin!"
The class erupted in chuckles—again with Xie Xie's blue muzzle!
Wu Zhangkong ignored their antics, emerald eyes fixed on Xu Xiaoyan.
"State your martial soul and rank."
Xu Xiaoyan smiled confidently. "I'm Xu Xiaoyan—Martial Soul: Star Wheel Ice Staff. Level 21 Control-Type Battle Soul Master. Please guide me!"
Hearing her level, Xie Xie's eyes lit like lanterns.
"Finally! Someone I can actually beat!"
Fang Yang and Gu Yue? Monstrous. Tang Wulin? Twin martial souls—Blue Silver Grass alone was nightmare fuel, let alone Hao Tian Hammer! Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi? Their Martial Soul Fusion Skill was lethal…But Xu Xiaoyan? His moment to shine!
He grinned smugly, already picturing his heroic debut.
"Xie Xie—plotting something evil?"
Fang Yang's hand landed on his shoulder, making him jump.
Xie Xie shook his head violently, muffled "Mmmph!" escaping his vines.
Gu Yue shot him an icy glare. "Behave, Xie Xie."
Fang Yang flicked black fire—Blue Silver Grass turned to ash.
Free at last, Xie Xie nodded frantically. "Yes! Absolutely! Big Sis Gu Yue is right!"
No way he'd challenge her.
Wu Zhangkong watched Fang Yang's fire control—impressed.
This student's growth… truly shocking.
"Wait!"
Xie Xie suddenly froze, staring at Xu Xiaoyan. "You're… surnamed Xu?"
"Yes?" She tilted her head, puzzled.
Xie Xie's face drained of color—the sky had fallen.
The Xu Family—Donghai's elite! And their pampered princess… was here?!
"Martial Soul summoning," Xu Xiaoyan whispered.
FLASH!
An ice-blue glow—a crystalline staff materialized in her hand.
At first glance—just a plain ice staff.
"Looks ordinary," Tang Wulin admitted honestly.
Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi exchanged knowing looks—as locals, they recognized the Xu Family's heirloom martial soul.
"It's mutated," Xu Xiaoyan explained. "By day—ordinary ice staff. At night—blessed by starlight. Hence: Star Wheel Ice Staff."
Nods of understanding followed.
Wu Zhangkong felt the starlight energy within—approval flickering in his eyes.
He glanced at Fang Yang—"This kid's eye for talent is uncanny. Every girl he brings is exceptional."
"Take your seat, Xu Xiaoyan," Wu Zhangkong ordered coolly.
"Yes, Teacher Wu," she said, sitting to Fang Yang's right—Gu Yue naturally claimed the left.
"Report your current soul power levels," Wu Zhangkong commanded—inspecting their holiday progress.
"Fang Yang—Fire martial soul, Level 50 Soul King."
"Gu Yue—Elemental martial soul, Level 50 Soul King."
"Tang Wulin—Blue Silver Grass, Level 32 Soul Elder."
"Xie Xie—Light/Shadow Dragon Daggers, Level 31 Soul Elder."
"Zhang Yangzi—Dark Phantom Eagle, Level 41 Soul Ancestor."
"Wang Jinxi—Bone Dragon, Level 31 Soul Elder."
Xu Xiaoyan stared in shock.
Even the "weakest" were Soul Elders! Two Soul Kings?!
Without Fang Yang's pill, she'd still be a One-Ring Soul Apprentice…
Wu Zhangkong nodded in satisfaction—then glared at Xie Xie.
"Xie Xie—slacked off during break, didn't you?"
"Teacher Wu, I—" Xie Xie stammered.
"10 laps. Track. Now."
"10?!" Xie Xie gaped.
"15." Wu Zhangkong's voice brooked no argument.
"NO! I'M GOING!" Xie Xie sprinted out, panicked.
Xu Xiaoyan quivered slightly—intimidated.
"Xiaoyan—Teacher Wu's actually kind," Fang Yang whispered reassuringly.
Gu Yue said nothing.
Now that Fang Yang remembered his Golden Dragon King past… these trivial matters no longer threatened her.
(Na'er's voice echoed faintly: "Gu Yue… did you forget something?")
Wu Zhangkong surveyed the class. "All performed well—except Xie Xie."
"Post-holiday, I'll reassess your physical and spiritual metrics."
"Thirty minutes to meditate and prepare. Xu Xiaoyan—you too."
These prodigies undoubtedly advanced over break.
To refine their training, Wu Zhangkong needed precise data.
"Yes, Teacher Wu," they chorused.
PANT! PANT!
Xie Xie staggered back, drenched in sweat. "Report!"
"Enter," Wu Zhangkong said, unmoved.
As Xie Xie collapsed into his seat, Tang Wulin whispered:
"He's testing our physical/spiritual stats."
Xie Xie groaned weakly—no energy to care.
After thirty minutes, Wu Zhangkong led them to the testing chamber—
(Fang Yang skipped the strength tests—Donghai's machines couldn't withstand his power).
Reviewing their results, Wu Zhangkong's eyes gleamed with approval.
Their break was anything but idle.
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