Chapter 168: Cai Yue’er’s Embarrassment! 

Shen Yi quickly grabbed Jing Shaoyu's arm, stopping him from leaving, and began explaining to Cai Yue'er, "Elder Cai, this is a misunderstanding! Jing Shaoyu is by no means a morally corrupt or licentious person!"

Hearing this, Cai Yue'er's expression remained cold. She asked, "A misunderstanding? What kind of misunderstanding?"

Jing Shaoyu, forced to stop because of Shen Yi's grip, turned back to look at her. He was also curious about how she intended to explain. Would she highlight his talent? His martial spirit?

Shen Yi breathed a sigh of relief. Luckily, even though Elder Cai's attitude toward Jing Shaoyu had turned hostile, she was still willing to listen. Losing such a rare talent due to Elder Cai's temper would undoubtedly be a great loss for Shrek Academy.

"It's like this, Elder Cai," Shen Yi began, sighing slightly. "Jing Shaoyu has a martial spirit fusion skill with both of those girls."

"Martial spirit fusion skill?" Cai Yue'er's eyes widened in surprise and intrigue. "A three-person martial spirit fusion skill?"

"No, he shares separate fusion skills with each of them," Shen Yi corrected, her tone growing more solemn. "Elder Cai, given the unique nature of martial spirit fusion skills, I think it's unfair to judge their relationship purely through the lens of romantic affection. Besides, they're only thirteen years old."

Cai Yue'er showed no reaction to Shen Yi's subtle critique but appeared lost in thought. "He has fusion skills with both girls? That's extraordinary. I've never heard of such a thing."

"Elder Cai?" Shen Yi called, her tone filled with doubt as she noticed Cai Yue'er's dazed expression.

"Fine, I admit I was too hasty." Cai Yue'er regained her composure, looking at Jing Shaoyu with a complex expression. "Jing Shaoyu, I was too quick to judge. I apologize. You may continue the exam."

Cai Yue'er's willingness to admit her mistake and apologize surprised Jing Shaoyu. A faint smile appeared in his heart. While her earlier behavior had been impulsive, her ability to acknowledge her error showed her character. It was no wonder she was the dean of Shrek Academy's outer court.

Shen Yi sighed in relief, turning to Jing Shaoyu. "Jing Shaoyu, Elder Cai is not only a Super Douluo but also the dean of Shrek's outer court. Her willingness to admit fault and apologize is significant. Please don't hold a grudge and continue your exam."

"..." Jing Shaoyu remained silent for a moment. His expression shifted from indifferent to calm as he replied, "Alright."

The tense moment that nearly derailed the exam passed, and Jing Shaoyu returned to the center of the room. Xu Xiaoyan and Gu Yue resumed their seats, watching as Jing Shaoyu prepared to resume his assessment.

In the shadows, an unseen observer also breathed a sigh of relief. "Cai Yue'er is still as impulsive as ever. Good thing little Shen Yi was quick on her feet. If Jing Shaoyu had really walked away, how would I explain this to Na'er?" she thought. "But this boy… having fusion skills with both girls? What a curious coincidence."

Jing Shaoyu and Cai Yue'er locked gazes, neither showing any emotion. After the earlier conflict, their interactions were understandably stiff.

"I don't think there's much to say," Jing Shaoyu said plainly.

His statement surprised Shen Yi, who immediately grew anxious. Was he still holding a grudge? Was he planning to throw the exam?

However, Jing Shaoyu calmly released his martial spirit. His Origin Spirit emerged, radiating an aura of life and nature so intense that both Cai Yue'er and the unseen observer were momentarily stunned. His transformed appearance exuded an overwhelming sense of sanctity and salvation, striking a chord within Cai Yue'er.

The onlookers' shock deepened as four pitch-black soul rings appeared behind him. The heavy pressure emanating from these rings seemed to distort the air around him.

Four ten-thousand-year soul rings? This boy is extraordinary!

Shen Yi covered her mouth in astonishment, her eyes gleaming with relief. Thankfully, Elder Cai didn't insist on her earlier judgment. Losing such a prodigious talent would've been a mistake of historic proportions.

Even the two male examiners couldn't help but glance at Cai Yue'er, their gazes filled with respect but also subtle reproach. Cai Yue'er's face flushed with embarrassment under their scrutiny.

Trying to appear unbothered, she asked, "What type of martial spirit is this? I sense a strong life force and natural energy. Is it a life attribute martial spirit?"

"Correct," Jing Shaoyu replied curtly.

"Very well, I understand now." Cai Yue'er nodded after a moment of silence. "You may return to your seat."

Indeed, there was no need for further demonstration. The presence of four black soul rings alone was proof of his unparalleled excellence. If such talent wasn't enough to pass, then the fourth exam was meaningless.

In the shadows, the unseen observer's eyes gleamed with satisfaction. "This child must become my disciple. With his abilities, he and I together could eradicate disease and plague across the continent!"

Unaware of the grand plans being made for him, Jing Shaoyu calmly retracted his martial spirit and soul rings. He returned to Xu Xiaoyan and Gu Yue, offering them a reassuring smile as he gently patted Gu Yue's shoulder, silently telling her not to worry.

Gu Yue stood and nodded at Jing Shaoyu before stepping confidently to the center of the room.

Her demeanor was cold and indifferent. Unlike Jing Shaoyu and Xu Xiaoyan, she didn't bow to the examiners. She simply nodded curtly and said, "I'll begin."

Shen Yi frowned slightly, concerned about Gu Yue's apparent arrogance.

Cai Yue'er, leaning back in her chair, simply said, "Go ahead."

Gu Yue's eyes flashed as three purple soul rings rose around her. The sight stunned the examiners. Another full set of thousand-year soul rings? These three are absolutely incredible.

Gu Yue raised her hands, summoning a soft yellow glow in her palms. The earth-element energy began to coalesce, rotating and condensing into a solid mass.

Cai Yue'er straightened in her chair, observing with growing interest. An elemental martial spirit? Rare, but it seems this girl's control is exceptionally refined.

Gu Yue's next actions left the examiners in awe. With delicate precision, she shaped the earth-element energy into a nine-petaled yellow lotus, spinning gracefully in her hands.

The male examiner on Cai Yue'er's right nodded approvingly. Gu Yue's mastery of the earth element demonstrated extraordinary mental strength and finesse.

But Gu Yue wasn't done. Extending her right hand into the air, she summoned shimmering blue particles, gathering them into her palm to form another lotus, this time composed of water elements. This blue lotus, with eight petals, hovered above the yellow one, spinning in harmony.

The examiners gasped audibly. Dual-element control? This is unheard of!

Gu Yue then reached out a third time, drawing green light into her grasp. She shaped a seven-petaled wind-element lotus, completing a tri-colored display of mastery.

The room fell into stunned silence. Cai Yue'er's male colleagues leaned forward in their chairs, their faces filled with disbelief. Simultaneous mastery of three elements? This girl is beyond extraordinary.

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