"It's not that it's impossible, but..."
Zhuge Lan drawled, extending the sound.
"What can you offer me?"
"Don't talk about yourself."
"I'm not like Young Master Dai. I'm not interested in that kind of transaction."
Zhu Zhuqing fell silent.
It seemed… …she really couldn't offer anything valuable enough.
Gold Soul Coins?
He did have tens of thousands on him, but it was definitely not enough.
Damn it!
The chance to get stronger was right in front of him.
Why couldn't he grasp it?
[Emotion Points +999]
[Emotion Points +1099]
Good heavens!
So obsessed with getting stronger?
If you keep farming like this for a while, it'll be enough to buy that thing.
Zhu Zhuqing couldn't come up with any conditions.
Zhuge Lan naturally wouldn't go out of his way to give it to him.
The group followed the line to the final checkpoint.
They saw Zhao Wuji, a burly man, sitting imposingly on a chair.
Seeing the large group approach, he took a step forward, sniffing them.
"Alright!"
"One at level 26, one at level 27, and two at level 29."
"Hmm?"
"And one at level 35?"
Zhao Wuji looked at Zhuge Lan in surprise, a look of excitement on his face.
"Excellent, excellent!"
"Mubai, I will personally assess this round. Go explain the rules to them."
Dai Mubai breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
Great! I don't have to fight Zhuge Lan, that freak!
Li Yusong frowned and pulled Zhao Wuji aside to whisper.
"Really?"
"Is that so?"
"Seriously?"
Zhao Wuji exclaimed in surprise, turning back to stare at Zhuge Lan.
Zhuge Lan was amused.
Does Zhao Wuji have a knack for being a straight man?
Dai Mubai, relieved of his burden, came over to explain the rules to everyone.
"The battle is team-based, and we need to hold out against Teacher Zhao for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn."
"Teacher Zhao's title is Immovable Ming King. He is a Level 76 forceful attack-type Soul Master, and his Martial Soul, the Titan Bear, is impenetrable."
"He even broke through the encirclement of sixteen Soul Emperors from Spirit Hall during his Soul Emperor stage."
A round of introductions.
"In short, Teacher Zhao is really strong!"
"You guys discuss how to survive..."
His gaze swept over Zhuge Lan, and he silently changed his words.
"Go easy on him, or Teacher Zhao will get angry, and the consequences will be severe."
He took a half step back, giving them space to discuss.
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, because of Dai Mubai's pause just now, both looked towards Zhuge Lan.
"You two knew each other before, right?" Ning Rongrong asked. "The way Young Master Dai put it, he clearly acknowledges your strength. Do you have a plan?"
Dai Mubai, standing beside her, raised an eyebrow.
"I told you not to call me Young Master Dai!"
Tang San and Xiao Wu didn't object.
Even though Zhuge Lan was a bit of a jerk the day before yesterday...
As a teammate, he was actually quite promising!
I wonder…
What kind of trouble will Teacher Zhao get into today?
"Since everyone trusts me, I'll take over the command for now."
Zhuge Lan didn't mince words.
"First, let's introduce ourselves, in as much detail as possible."
"I'll go first."
Zhuge Lan summoned his two Martial Souls, one on each side.
Causing an unknowing Ning Rongrong to exclaim in surprise! [Emotion Points +999]
"Martial Soul: Thorn Armor, defensive type."
"Martial Soul: Li Jing's Longsword, control type."
After hearing Zhuge Lan's Soul Skill introductions, the four of them looked at each other in bewilderment.
Your Soul Skills... Are a bit too unorthodox, aren't they?
After a brief moment to process. The group introduced themselves one by one, exactly the same as in the original story.
"Very good." Zhuge Lan said confidently, "Later, we'll do this, then this... and finally, this."
Zhuge Lan's battle plan left the four of them speechless.
"Are you sure you want to be this ruthless?"
"Are you sure we'll still be able to enroll after doing this?" Ning Rongrong challenged, "That's a level 76 Soul Saint we're up against. Do you have a plan?"
Zhuge Lan shrugged.
"I was just making a suggestion. If you have a battle plan, feel free to propose it for discussion."
The subtext was clear: If you think you can do better, then you do it.
Ning Rongrong opened her mouth, but couldn't find a way to argue.
[Emotion Points +1111]
She glanced at the other three. Do you all trust this guy?
But the three of them, having either experienced it firsthand or watched from afar yesterday...
How could they possibly object?
"I agree with Zhuge's plan," Zhu Zhuqing stated directly.
Tang San and Xiao Wu also nodded in agreement.
"Excellent," Zhuge Lan declared, clapping his hands. "Then the strategy is set. Anyone who screws up later will be very embarrassed!"
He practically called out names.
[Emotion Points +1444]
Ning Rongrong glared at Zhuge Lan, her expression venomous. Why was this person so annoying?
She was barely suppressing the urge to explode!
But Zhuge Lan ignored her completely, walking to the front of the formation.
Tang San stood behind him.
Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu were positioned on the left and right flanks.
Ning Rongrong remained at the rear of the team, not moving.
Zhuge Lan and the others couldn't help but turn their heads, frowning at her.
What was she doing? [Emotion Points +1999]
"Hmph!"
Ning Rongrong pulled a long face and summoned her Martial Soul—
"Yo ho!" Zhao Wuji exclaimed in surprise, "There's a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda this year? Now this is interesting!"
He flicked out a lit incense stick and stuck it in the trunk of a nearby tree.
Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu were the first to dash out, flanking Zhao Wuji from the left and right.
Zhao Wuji, still not releasing his Martial Soul, confidently raised his hands to grab the two girls.
"Seven Treasures Glazed Tile, second ability: Speed!"
Two rays of light landed on Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu, significantly boosting their speed.
They managed to get past Zhao Wuji's defense line, and it looked like they were about to land a hit.
"Hey!"
Zhao Wuji shouted, his soul power surging.
Relying on his profound cultivation, he managed to shake the two girls off.
A large hand reached down, ready to eliminate the two of them first.
Suddenly!
Zhuge Lan's third soul ring lit up, and he beckoned Zhao Wuji with a finger.
"Come at me!"
Zhao Wuji's mind went blank! He actually abandoned the two women who were right in front of him, and with bloodshot eyes, he charged towards Zhuge Lan!
He even activated his Titan Bear Martial Soul and his second soul ring immediately lit up.
"Titan Bear Palm!"
This was the third soul skill Zhuge Lan had drawn—
Raging Taunt: Taunts a target, causing them to briefly lose their minds and enter a state of rage, attacking the user relentlessly for 5 seconds!
Because he lost his mind.
So Zhao Wuji had no defenses, allowing Tang San's Mother's Embrace to restrain him.
Only then did he break free.
Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu attacked again.
One was riding on Zhao Wuji's neck, her long legs fiercely strangling him!
The other activated her second soul skill, using Netherworld Hundred Claws to strike his kidneys!
But Zhao Wuji ignored them, his eyes bloodshot as he charged towards Zhuge Lan!
"Seven Treasures Glazed Tile, one: Strength!"
This amplification landed on Zhuge Lan.
Then, his first and second soul rings lit up. He activated the Thorn Armor and instead of retreating, charged forward, clenching his fist to meet Zhao Wuji's attack!
Yes!
A mere Soul Elder with three rings was going head-to-head with a Soul Saint with seven rings!
Even though they'd known about the plan beforehand, everyone else still felt their hearts clench!
[Emotion Points +333]
[Emotion Points +444]
Under everyone's gaze.
A fist and a palm collided solidly!
Boom——
Without a doubt, Zhuge Lan was forced to retreat repeatedly.
But!
(End of chapter)