svetikya Chapter 96: Another Battle in the Sky
Chapter 96: Another Battle in the Sky
Nothing happened that night. In the blink of an eye, it was already the next morning, in the private classroom of Class Zero.
"Introduce yourself so everyone can get to know you."
Wu Changkong stood on the podium, his gaze falling on the new blue-haired girl, and gave her instructions directly.
"Hello everyone, my name is Xu Xiaoyan, and I am nine years old. My martial soul is the Star Wheel Ice Staff, and my soul power is... level seventeen."
Xu Xiaoyan stood up. Although she had met everyone yesterday, she was still a little nervous about introducing herself in a formal setting, but she tried her best to keep her voice clear.
You should have already had a brief introduction yesterday.
Wu Changkong turned to the other students, his voice as steady as ever.
"Let me reiterate, Xu Xiaoyan will be undergoing a one-month assessment in our Class Zero."
"Whether she stays or not ultimately depends on her overall performance over the next month, including her adaptability, training attitude, and competitive potential. Do you all understand?"
"clear!"
Tang Wulin and Xie Xie responded in unison. Yu Chen and Gu Yue also nodded.
"very good."
Wu Changkong continued, "After a month-long vacation, I need to reassess whether your physical condition and combat skills have declined or improved."
"Now you have half an hour to meditate and get into the best state. Xu Xiaoyan, you too, quickly get used to the atmosphere here."
"Yes," Xu Xiaoyan obediently agreed, and the others also closed their eyes and focused their minds, entering a meditative state.
Half an hour later, the group went to the academy's advanced testing room for a comprehensive physical data analysis.
Of course, Yu Chen and Gu Yue's mental strength was secretly tested by Wu Changkong.
After all, their mental strength far exceeded the norm, and if their true data were exposed, it would be too shocking.
Whether it's to protect them from excessive attention or to avoid putting unnecessary psychological pressure on Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, or even the newcomer Xu Xiaoyan, temporarily hiding this data is more beneficial for everyone.
Browsing through the students' freshly completed test reports, a rare, almost imperceptible hint of satisfaction flashed across Wu Changkong's usually icy face.
Tang Wulin's strength stats have increased significantly again, and his qi and blood are becoming increasingly vigorous;
Xie Xie's speed and reaction time have also steadily improved. Clearly, neither of them wasted this winter break.
As for the transfer student Xu Xiaoyan, her physical attributes were indeed not outstanding; her strength and endurance were similar to those of ordinary girls her age. However, her soul power was fairly solid, and what was most surprising was her mental strength—
He was actually much taller than Xie Xie, who was already a Great Soul Master!
It seems that the uniqueness of her martial spirit is also reflected in the spiritual realm.
A soul power level of seventeen is considered excellent for a nine-year-old.
As for Yu Chen and Gu Yue's mental strength data, only Wu Changkong himself knows the details.
After a winter break, the two of them had already approached or even exceeded the astonishing threshold of 600 points in mental strength. Such a rate of improvement could only be described as "monstrous".
"good."
Wu Changkong put down the report in his hand and glanced at the five young faces in front of him.
"The data shows that everyone has been working hard during the holidays, which is commendable. Next, we will conduct our first practical training session of the semester to test your combat readiness and teamwork. Follow me."
He took the students to a well-equipped and highly protected indoor training ground within the academy, specially designed for Class Zero.
"first,"
Wu Changkong stood in the center of the arena, his gaze immediately locking onto Yu Chen and Gu Yue.
"Yu Chen, Gu Yue, you two go first. Your opponent is me."
"Let me see how much your combat skills have improved after a holiday of reflection and individual training."
His tone was calm and ordinary, yet it simultaneously exerted an invisible pressure on Yu Chen and Gu Yue. Sparring with Wu Changkong was never an easy task.
"Yes, Ms. Dance."
The two responded in unison, exchanged a glance, and saw the seriousness and fighting spirit in each other's eyes.
They walked forward side by side and stood about twenty meters away from the teacher, forming a confrontation.
"This time, I will suppress my soul power to the level of Soul Master at level thirty-nine."
A flash of blue light appeared in Wu Changkong's hand, and the Heavenly Frost Sword was already in his grasp, exuding a chilling aura.
"And I will use my first three soul skills. You don't need to hold back, attack with all your might. Understand?"
"Understood!" Yu Chen and Gu Yue nodded simultaneously, their eyes sharpening.
"start!"
With Wu Changkong's command, the atmosphere in the training ground instantly tensed up!
"Second wave of bloodshed!"
Almost at the same moment Wu Changkong finished speaking, Yu Chen thought to himself, "I muster a low shout."
My heart pounded like a war drum, and scalding dragon blood surged and boiled within me!
Fine, dark black dragon scales rapidly appeared on his cheeks, neck, and the back of his hands. A powerful aura of blood and qi, mixed with majesty and ferocity, suddenly erupted, instantly raising his aura to its peak!
Now that he has increased his control over his bloodline and improved his strength, the burden brought by the second blood surge is within his tolerance range, greatly reducing his worries. He is in full force right from the start!
Gu Yue also immediately got into the zone. Her eyes were calm, and deep within them seemed to flow with various elemental radiance.
Behind him, two deep yellow spirit rings rose up, radiating their unique and powerful aura.
"Wow!"
Xu Xiaoyan, who was in the spectator area, couldn't help but cover her mouth and let out a soft gasp, her eyes filled with shock.
"The class monitor's spirit rings are all purple! A thousand-year-old spirit, a thousand-year-old spirit skill! That's amazing! And Sister Gu Yue looks incredibly strong too!"
"Yes, Brother Chen and Sister Gu Yue have always been the strongest in our class."
Tang Wulin, standing beside him, explained in a low voice, his tone filled with pride.
"However, Xiao Yan, as long as you work hard to pass the assessment, stay in Class Zero, and diligently train with Teacher Wu, you will definitely have a chance to obtain a thousand-year soul ring in the future!"
"Yes! I'll definitely do my best!"
Xu Xiaoyan nodded vigorously, clenched her little fists, and stared intently at the field.
The battle has begun!
"Second Soul Skill, Frost Mist!"
Wu Changkong moved with ghostly speed, his Heavenly Frost Sword trembling slightly, and the second yellow soul ring behind him lit up.
A dense, pale blue mist suddenly appeared out of thin air centered on him and quickly spread outwards, covering almost half of the training ground in the blink of an eye.
Enveloped in this misty frost, Wu Changkong's figure became indistinct, as if he had merged into the mist itself, and even his aura became elusive and elusive.
Moreover, as the frost and fog spread, the temperature in the training ground plummeted. The biting cold penetrated into Yu Chen and Gu Yue, causing their skin to sting and their movements to become slightly sluggish due to the cold. Even the speed of their soul power circulation was affected.
This is the effect of Wu Changkong's second soul skill, "Frost Mist":
Conceal yourself, suppress the enemy, and create a favorable environment for ice-attribute soul masters.
However, the frost mist, which was enough to give ordinary Great Soul Masters or even Soul Venerables a headache, had a rather limited effect on Yu Chen and Gu Yue.
Yu Chen's internal energy and blood roared and burned like in a furnace. The intense heat originating from the dragon's blood easily dispelled the chill that had invaded his body, and his movements returned to fluidity.
Beside Gu Yue, crimson fire elements quietly rose and swirled, forming a warm aura that evaporated and dispelled the approaching frost and mist, remaining unaffected.
With his heightened senses enhanced by the dragon blood and his instinctive combat reflexes, Yu Chen kept a close eye on the flow of frost mist to determine Wu Changkong's possible location.
Gu Yue's elemental perception was also capturing the subtle energy changes within the mist.
"Time zero!"
Without hesitation, Yu Chen decisively activated his soul power after initially adapting to the frost and fog environment.
He slammed his right foot off the ground, his body shooting out like lightning breaking free from its restraints towards a point on his predicted trajectory!
With his right hand outstretched, the five fingers curled, and a jet-black dragon claw, accompanied by a piercing shriek that tore through the air, lashed out fiercely!
Everything around them instantly slowed down and became viscous. In Yu Chen's "accelerated" perspective, the trajectory of Wu Changkong's elusive figure became clearly discernible!
In mid-air.
"Heavenly Frost Slash!"
The moment Wu Changkong noticed Yu Chen's spirit rings lighting up, he immediately focused his attention.
After all, Yu Chen's Time Zero is truly impossible to defend against. If he were a high-level Soul Venerable, he might not be able to react in time. Fortunately, he is a Soul Emperor.
A surge of vibrant soul power coursed through Wu Changkong's meridians, and beneath his feet, the third purple soul ring flickered. Immediately, immensely powerful ice energy converged on the Heavenly Frost Sword in Wu Changkong's hand.
next moment.
With a wave of his right hand, Wu Changkong unleashed a blue blade of light from top to bottom with his Heavenly Frost Sword.
The light blade was three meters long, exuding a terrifying aura that could cleave everything in its path and freeze the world. It flew out fiercely and slashed towards Yu Chen.
The power of this sword was so great that even a Soul Master would find it difficult to withstand. But for Yu Chen, Wu Changkong's Heavenly Frost Slash was a worthy opponent.
In the blink of an eye, Yu Chen's forward momentum not only did not decrease but increased. He twisted his waist and poured the kinetic energy of the charge and the power of his whole body into his right arm!
Dark golden light blazed intensely on his right dragon claw. Without dodging or avoiding the terrifying ice-blue light blade, he swung it upwards with fierce force!
Five incredibly condensed, dark golden claw shadows, imbued with an aura of tearing and death, arrived first from behind and collided head-on!
"clang--!!!"
A crisp, loud sound, like two divine weapons clashing at full power, accompanied by a piercing sonic boom, suddenly exploded in the training field!
The effect of time zero was also interrupted in this intense energy clash.
The icy blue light and the dark golden gleam collided, compressed, and exploded fiercely!
The terrifying energy shockwave spread outwards in a ring, slamming into the soul-guided protective light barrier that rose around the training ground, strong enough to withstand the attack of a Soul King!
"Buzzing—!!!"
The sturdy soul-guiding light barrier trembled violently and hummed under the strain, its surface flashing wildly as if it might shatter at any moment!
The sheer force of the impact alone is enough to prove just how astonishing the power of the attack between the two was!