The next day.
Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing wandered around for two hours before finally finding Shrek Academy around noon.
"Xiao Wu, Zhu Qing, why don't we go to Blue Tyrant Academy?"
The line at the Shrek Academy admissions office wasn't long; most of them were from nearby villages. Ning Rongrong regretted it. If she'd known Shrek was this awful place, she wouldn't have come.
Before arriving, Ning Rongrong had assumed that no matter how bad Shrek Academy was, it would be located in the city. She hadn't expected it to be tucked away in a village.
"Since we're here, let's take a look first."
Xiao Wu hated a certain greasy master.
Master Fraud swore that Shrek boasted a formidable faculty, three Soul Sages, and even experts comparable to Titled Douluo.
She'd been deceived. What Soul Sage would cower here?
What's wrong with his mind?
"Xiao Wu."
Just then, Tang San, who had just passed the assessment, walked over.
"Wow, so dark! There really are black people."
Ning Rongrong exclaimed in astonishment at Tang San's swarthy appearance. When she was little, she'd heard Yu Tianming tell her about a species of humans who were completely black. At night, they could blend into the darkness, effectively becoming invisible.
"..."
Tang San's mouth twitched. He'd simply been blackened by the hot furnace. Who could be so white after six years of forging iron?
Xiao Wu and the other two easily passed the first round of their talent assessment.
The final stage had come. Dai Mubai had previously served as the chief examiner, but since Dai Mubai injured his back yesterday and was still bedridden, today's examiner was a Soul Sage.
"Ah, Zhao Wuji, I know him."
"He was once a renowned figure in the spirit master world, but was later hunted by the Spirit Hall and the Power Clan. He disappeared for over a decade. I never expected him to reappear at Shrek Academy."
The Spirit Hall's wanted order for Zhao Wuji hadn't been lifted, and Ning Rongrong had heard Yu Tianming mention it.
"My spirit is the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda, a support-type spirit."
"Xiao Wu, Zhu Qing, I'll pretend to assist you. Zhao Wuji will definitely think I have no fighting power. Help me draw his attention so I can find an opportunity for a sneak attack."
"As for Tang San...you can handle it."
Ning Rongrong despised the swarthy Tang San, and she wouldn't assist any man other than Yu Tianming.
"Nine Treasures transform into Glazed. Nine Treasures have names: strength, speed, and soul!"
After finalizing her strategy, Ning Rongrong summoned the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda, and two beams of light enveloped Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing.
"What a powerful amplifying soul skill."
Xiao Wu felt her strength, speed, and soul power increase by at least twofold.
With her current strength, she wasn't afraid even of a Soul Sect.
"Nine Treasures Glazed Tower? Could it be that the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect has found a solution to their martial soul flaws? Don't touch her."
Zhao Wuji mentally labeled Ning Rongrong untouchable. The Nine Treasures Glazed Tower? This girl was absolutely the lifeblood of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. Anyone who touched her would die. Perhaps she even had someone protecting her in the dark.
"Teleport!"
Xiao Wu took the brunt of the attack and kicked Zhao Wuji in the head.
"Pah!"
A flash of surprise flashed in Zhao Wuji's eyes. The speed was much faster than he had imagined, but the force wasn't enough to injure him.
Just as he swatted Xiao Wu away, a strange cylindrical object suddenly attacked from behind. It had a round head and a round head. He couldn't help but smile, and without dodging, he allowed Zhu Zhuqing to attack him.
"Fooled."
Zhu Zhuqing pressed the end of the cylinder, and a crackling burst of lightning shot towards Zhao Wuji.
The force of the lightning warped the surrounding air.
"I was careless. Acala!"
Zhao Wuji, despite his martial ethics, finally used his spirit ability. A powerful golden light erupted from his body, deflecting all attacks within three meters of him, including the cylinder's lightning.
"Zhuqing, be careful, Sanzi."
Xiao Wu teleported behind Zhu Zhuqing, hugged her, and kicked out a blue wave of light with her right foot, blocking the lightning.
Tang San knew his spirit would have no effect on Zhao Wuji. He hadn't intended to use spirit power from the beginning. He hurled sharp hidden weapons at Zhao Wuji. His technique was superb, his speed was incredible, and his footwork was mysterious. Zhao Wuji couldn't stop him for a moment.
"Xiao Wu, are you okay?"
Zhu Zhuqing asked with concern, noticing Xiao Wu's pale face.
"I'm fine."
"Wildfires cannot be extinguished; spring breezes bring new life!"
Xiao Wu's right leg radiated a bluish-gold light, and after a moment, her pale face gradually regained its color.
"Xiao Wu, is this... a soul bone?"
Zhu Zhuqing, a knowledgeable member of the Zhu family, leaned close to Xiao Wu's ear and whispered.
"Yes, right leg bone."
Xiao Wu didn't hide the fact that this right leg bone was brought to her by her mother, Arou, two years ago.
She said it was the soul bone of the 100,000-year-old Blue Silver Emperor, but she didn't know where she got it.
Xiao Wu didn't remember her mother knowing the Blue Silver Emperor.
"Let's stop here."
"Gathering inch-strength, ha, sunder the heavens!"
The immortal Fu Hua's peerless martial arts debuted on Douluo Continent. Behind Ning Rongrong, a peerless girl with white hair and crimson eyes, draped in flames, appeared. Her small fist swung with astonishing force.
Bang!!!
Dust flew wherever the fist passed.
Zhao Wuji trembled slightly and took a few steps back. He stared at the ferocious Ning Rongrong and said slowly, "Excellent! You won."