Fight with Zhao Wuji (Updated)

Ning Rongrong still didn't realize the weight of her words and continued carelessly.

"What? I just said what everyone is thinking."

Just as Xiao Wu raised her hand to strike her, Wu Lan stepped in and calmly said,

"I am a healer. I heal people when they are injured. If saving people is considered useless, then I am useless."

Hearing this, Ning Rongrong realized she'd crossed a line. Before she could say anything, Wu Lan continued,

"Besides, I'm already a student at the academy. The senior at the registration desk confirmed it. So why would I participate in the test?"

Dai Mubai nodded, confirming, "Yes, you are already a student of the academy."

Xiao Wu looked at Ning Rongrong with pride. Rongrong's face flushed red with shame as she lowered her head.

Wu Lan glanced at everyone's expression.

Seeing Rabbit beam with pride for him made him happy.

And then he noticed Zhu Zhuqing. She was angry for him.

That surprised him. They had only met a few hours ago. But perhaps because of the bond they had formed through his words and Fusion Link, she didn't treat him like a stranger.

And then there was Tang San. His expression hadn't changed the entire time. He didn't defend Wu Lan when Rongrong insulted him, but he clearly reacted when Xiao Wu spoke in Wu Lan's favor.

Sure enough, Tang San. You're not worthy of the guilt I felt about stealing your things.

"Okay, let's stop here. Time is running out. Let's discuss the strategy," Tang San interrupted, shifting the focus. "Xiao Wu and Zhuqing will attack from the flanks. Rongrong will stand at the back and buff us. I'll be in the middle to control the situation."

Xiao Wu frowned and gave him a suspicious look.

"Control? Can you do it?"

Tang San's face darkened, and he fell silent.

Wu Lan was laughing inside but kept his expression neutral. If anyone other than Xiao Wu had said that, Tang San's killing intent would have erupted.

After giving up most of his bloodline and becoming Yu Xiaogang's lab rat, his Blue Silver Grass had been weakened so much so that even with two soul rings, it was now weaker than when he first awakened.

Let's see how you 'control' the situation.

"Time's up! Get ready!" Mubai shouted.

Xiao Wu and Zhuqing took the front. Tang San stood in the middle. Rongrong positioned herself at the back.

The fight began.

Zhao Wuji, the veteran, slammed his fist into the ground, creating a shockwave that shot straight toward Rongrong. Tang San quickly sent his Blue Silver Grass to wrap around her but it crumbled like paper under Zhao Wuji's attack.

Rongrong was knocked out instantly.

Everyone stared at Tang San, stunned.

Tang San himself froze, his face turning red with shame. He looked toward Xiao Wu and saw her sneering at him, her expression mocking. His face grew darker, and he clenched his fists.

Zhao Wuji stood calmly after downing Rongrong with one move.

Xiao Wu activated her three soul rings, boosting her attributes by 150%, and charged Zhao Wuji from the right. Zhuqing attacked from the left.

Zhao Wuji didn't dodge. Zhuqing's attack barely affected him, but Xiao Wu's strike made his shoulder tremble slightly.

"Interesting," he muttered, surprised.

The two girls continued to retreat and attack, working together fluidly.

Tang San grew increasingly frustrated at being ignored.

His pride boiled over. He needed to prove himself.

He remembered the hair crystal he had bought at the shop. Confidence surged back into his chest, imagining Xiao Wu looking at him in awe.

Excited like a man injected with chicken blood, he stepped forward.

"Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, fall back. I'll handle the rest," he said, full of false bravado.

The two girls looked at each other and retreated to the back, recovering their lost energy.

Everyone turned their focus to Tang San, expecting a spectacle.

He faced Zhao Wuji directly.

Zhao Wuji raised an eyebrow, wondering what this kid was up to.

Tang San activated Purple Demon Eyes and Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, then pulled out his throwing needles.

Dai Mubai's expression changed. "Teacher Zhao! Those needles are coated in deadly poison. Be careful!"

The crowd turned to Tang San with disgust.

Alert Zhao Wuji immediately closed the distance and punched him.

Tang San burned with rage. He dodged with a breath's width to spare, narrowly avoiding the blow thanks to Purple Demon Eyes.

Zhao Wuji increased his strength. Tang San tried to retreat and gain space to throw his poisoned needles, but Zhao Wuji gave him no chance.

After few escapes, Tang San was caught and knocked out with a single punch.

As his body hit the ground, Wu Lan chuckled to himself.

Good. This double-standard hypocrite deserved it.

Xiao Wu instantly shouted in frustration, "Useless!"

She and Zhuqing stepped forward again, ready to continue the fight.

Zhao Wuji glanced at the incense and saw there wasn't much time left. He lunged toward Xiao Wu.

But Xiao Wu used her upgraded Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track and teleported away mid-movement, surprising Zhao Wuji.

He pushed his full strength to try and catch her.

But with Purple Demon Eyes active, Xiao Wu predicted his every move and escaped unscathed.

Meanwhile, Zhuqing harassed him with quick attacks while he was focused on Xiao Wu.

Frustrated, Zhao Wuji prepared to activate his spirit rings.

"Teacher Zhao! Time is up!" Wu Lan called out.

Everyone stopped and turned toward the incense, it had burned to the base.

Zhao Wuji paused, then nodded.

"You all pass," he said curtly, then walked off quickly to avoid embarrassment.

Xiao Wu ran to Wu Lan, hugging his arm tightly.

"Brother, how did I do?" she asked with a beaming smile.

"You did great," he said, gently patting her head.

She beamed even more, extremely satisfied with his praise.

Zhuqing stood nearby, watching Xiao Wu cling to Wu Lan. She felt something stir inside her, but said nothing.

Wu Lan then approached Tang San and Ning Rongrong's unconscious forms and healed them.

As a reward, he received a [Mental Power Thread] from Tang San and the [Heart Separation Control] technique from Rongrong.

That surprised him.

Heart Separation Control this technique allows the user to perform multiple actions simultaneously without losing concentration.

He accepted the rewards with excitement hidden beneath a calm expression.