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The tests revealed Tang San and Xiao Wu at Level 29, Ning Rongrong at Level 26, and Zhu Zhuqing at Level 27. When Ning Tian took the crystal from Zhu Zhuqing, it shattered instantly.
"Spirit Elder!"
Gasps rose from the first-test passers, except Xiao Wu, Dai Mubai, and Tang San, who knew. Even Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong stared in awe.
Lu Qibin was stunned. In twenty years at Shrek, he had seen talents, but none like Ning Tian—a twelve-year-old Spirit Elder. "Truly a little monster. Mubai, take all five to the fourth test."
"Yes!" Dai Mubai led them deeper into the academy.
A soft voice called, "Sausages for sale! Fresh, meaty, and delicious, five copper soul coins each!" A scruffy, bearded man pushed a cart nearby, drawing some applicants.
Dai Mubai chuckled. "That's Oscar, the one I mentioned. Don't let his beard fool you, he's not much older than you. But skip his sausages."
Tang San, about to approach, paused. "Why?"
"You'll regret it," Dai Mubai said, sparing Oscar harsh judgment since they might be classmates.
Ning Tian added, "Probably his soul incantation." He knew Oscar's crude chant, a common habit among soul masters to activate skills, retained even after mastery.
"You know it?" Dai Mubai asked, surprised.
"With so many martial souls, some having odd incantations isn't strange," Ning Tian said casually.
Heading to the fourth test, no one dwelt on it. They reached a smaller clearing, under 200 square meters where a middle-aged man napped in a chair. He resembled Tang San, though with tanner skin and more defined muscles.
The group glanced between them, stifling laughter. Even Zhu Zhuqing's lips twitched.
Xiao Wu burst out, patting Tang San's shoulder. "Tang San, look! That uncle looks just like you!"
"He doesn't," Tang San snapped, patience thin with all but Xiao Wu.
The man awoke, grumbling, "What's the noise?" Spotting Tang San, he jolted. "Who let the bear out?"
Dai Mubai's face darkened. "Teacher Zhao, his name's Tang San. He's not a bear and hates being called one. They're here for the fourth test, skipping the second and third."
Unconsciously, Dai Mubai defended Tang San.
Zhao Wuji's eyes gleamed as he stood, his sturdy frame mirroring Tang San's but more imposing. The likeness grew striking.
Ning Rongrong teased, "Tang San, are you sure you are not related?"
"I said we are not," he retorted sharply.
"Hmph, you clearly look alike," she muttered, nearly revealing her spoiled side.
"Enough standing around. Let's start. Five of you this year—not bad. The final test: withstand me for an incense stick's time. I'm Zhao Wuji, vice-dean. You've got that long to strategize. Then we begin. If one of you lasts, you pass."
He lit an incense stick with soul power and planted it in the ground.
Dai Mubai briefed them on Zhao Wuji, the Immovable King who had evaded sixteen Spirit Emperors from the Martial Soul Hall. "He is the one?" Ning Rongrong asked, recognizing the name.
Dai Mubai nodded. "Time is short, introduce yourselves."
Ning Tian began, "Ning Tian, martial soul: Azure Bamboo Cloudswarm Sword, Level 33 Power Attack Battle Spirit Elder." Xiao Wu, Tang San, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing followed.
Tang San outlined a plan: "Ning Rongrong supports us four. Xiao Wu and Ning Tian attack. I'll control and restrict Teacher Zhao. Zhu Zhuqing, use your speed to harass from the sides."
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