Chapter 19 What...We beat the dance teacher!?
"So that's how it is. It seems your mental strength must be far superior to that of an average person to be able to manipulate so many elements so precisely."
Upon hearing this, Wu Changkong nodded in understanding.
It seemed that Gu Yue's martial spirit wasn't without flaws or perfection.
Even so, her elementalist martial spirit was undoubtedly on par with Zhao Tao's Spring and Autumn Cicada, making it completely worthy of his full cultivation!
"Alright, you all continue training. Gu Yue, come with me to the Academic Affairs Office."
Shouting to the students who had stopped to watch, Wu Changkong led Gu Yue towards the office.
"Understood,"
Gu Yue followed Wu Changkong's words.
Soon, Wu Changkong arrived at the office, found Long Hengxu, and explained his purpose.
Knowing Wu Changkong's true identity and strength, Long Hengxu naturally didn't want to anger Wu Changkong.
Furthermore, Gu Yue provided a comprehensive list of recommendations and supporting documents, and her abilities met the admission requirements.
Long Hengxu readily agreed to Wu Changkong's request, completing the necessary paperwork for Gu Yue and assigning her to Class Five, Grade One, taught by Wu Changkong.
Thus, Gu Yue, the avatar representing the Silver Dragon King's soul beast personality, officially joined Class Five, Grade One, at East China Academy.
...
After a day of training, the sun set and evening arrived.
Although Wu Changkong had initially planned physical training in the morning and theoretical instruction on soul mastery in the afternoon,
he witnessed the poor physical condition of the students in Class Five
and suddenly changed his mind, switching the afternoon session to physical training as well.
After a full day of "torture," even the sturdy Tang Wulin was exhausted, let alone the other ordinary students.
"Zhao Tao, Gu Yue, Xie Xie, and Tang Wulin, come to me at 7 p.m. for special training."
After dismissing the class, Wu Zhangkong turned around and looked at the four people who were breathing heavily, and said coldly.
"What, what, special training?"
Xie Xie, whose legs were already shaking, shuddered at Wu Changkong's words.
Even Tang Wulin couldn't help but smile bitterly.
However, under Wu Changkong's powerful pressure, they could only nod silently, not daring to refute.
...
After a simple dinner, the four followed Wu Changkong and began special training.
This time, the special training location was no longer the academy playground, but an indoor training ground.
This was also what Wu Changkong had specifically requested when he helped Gu Yue with the admission procedures.
"In order to prepare for the challenges of the promotion competition, I will conduct special training for you here every night for the next three months."
"The main players are Zhao Tao, Gu Yue, and Xie Xie, while Tang Wulin will be a substitute and will play when the opportunity arises."
"As for your goal, there is one and only one—to defeat our opponents from Grade 1, Class 1, and make Class 5 the new Class 1!"
Although Wu Changkong had already briefed Zhao Tao and the other three on the promotion tournament, he reiterated the details and the changes to the team members due to Gu Yue's participation.
"Teacher Wu, what will we do in the next special training? Will it still be physical training?"
Xie Xie asked with a hint of curiosity.
"Of course not!"
"The next special training will be conducted in the form of actual combat."
Hearing Xie Xie's words, Wu Changkong shook his head and replied calmly!
In his view, the strength of a soul master comes from actual combat!
Only actual combat can unleash the potential of students like Zhao Tao and maximize their combat experience!
"Actual combat?"
"Teacher Wu, isn't this a bit unfair? I can't beat them!"
Hearing Wu Changkong's words, Xie Xie shrank his neck and glanced at the three people beside him.
It was obvious that even Tang Wulin, the weakest of the three, had defeated him before.
Not to mention Zhao Tao, whose strength far surpassed Tang Wulin, and Gu Yue, who could fight Zhao Tao on equal terms.
"Hmph, who said you two should practice against each other?"
"Wait a minute, and your opponent will be me!"
Hearing this, Wu Changkong snorted coldly and said lightly.
Then, Wu Changkong lightly tapped his toes and came to the center of the training ground, activating the protection of the surrounding soul guide shield.
"Teacher Wu, this... this is inappropriate, right?"
Looking at the eager Wu Changkong, Xie Xie questioned him again.
While he didn't yet know Wu Changkong's exact level, comparing the pressure he felt from him to some of the elders in his family,
Xie Xie was certain Wu Changkong's level was no lower than that of a Soul King!
What...we're going to fight Teacher Wu!?
At that thought, Xie Xie's body trembled.
"What's inappropriate?"
"Only through personal combat can I better discover your weaknesses and unleash your potential!"
"Of course, don't worry about me bullying you. I won't be using my martial spirit or spirit abilities in the fight. Let's attack together!"
Wu Changkong replied calmly, pulling out an ordinary wooden sword from his storage soul guide.
"Together!"
Looking at Wu Changkong in the distance, Zhao Tao's mind moved, activating his spirit ability, summoning the Time Burial Sword and attacking proactively.
Of course, as in his usual battles, Zhao Tao deliberately restrained his strength, not displaying his full combat prowess.
Otherwise, for a spirit master like himself, displaying Titled Douluo-level combat techniques would be too shocking.
"Understood!"
Gu Yue simply agreed, acting as both support and mage, activating the wind element to bless himself, Zhao Tao, and the other three.
He also manipulated the earth element, transforming Wu Changkong's feet into a quagmire, and summoned a stream of ice cones and fireballs, blasting them wildly at Wu Changkong.
Elsewhere, upon hearing Zhao Tao's words, Tang Wulin rushed forward without hesitation, activating the Blue Silver Grass's entangling spirit ability to bind Wu Changkong.
He swung his tungsten forging hammers once again, soaring towards Wu Changkong.
As for Xie Xie, he wielded the Light Dragon Dagger like the wind, slashing golden blades at Wu Changkong's back.
Gu Yue, on the other hand, served as both support and mage, summoning the wind element to bless himself, Zhao Tao, and the other three.
He also manipulated the earth element, transforming the soles of Wu Changkong's feet into a quagmire. He also summoned icicles and fireballs, bombarding Wu Changkong with furious force.
"Nice try!"
Despite the fierce attacks from the four, Wu Changkong's expression remained as calm as water, as cool as ice.
Wu Changkong swung his wooden sword, sending streams of sword energy soaring through the air, precisely severing strands of bluesilver grass or blocking Gu Yue's summoned icicles and fireballs.
As he swung his sword, the wooden sword flew, deftly catching Tang Wulin's wrist.
Suddenly, Tang Wulin felt a tingling sensation in his palm, as if all his strength was strained. The forging hammer in his hand clattered to the ground.
As for Xie Xie's attack, it failed to register, completely blocked by Wu Changkong's counterattack. He was then struck by a sharp sword gust, falling to the ground.
Only against Zhao Tao's attack did Wu Changkong's defense seem impenetrable.
Although his wooden sword perfectly targeted Zhao Tao's Time Burial Sword,
due to the Time Burial Sword's unique temporal properties, Wu Changkong's strike only "appeared" to have blocked Zhao Tao's attack.
In reality, as Wu Changkong stared in astonishment, Zhao Tao's Time Burial Sword, radiating a brilliant silver glow, slashed towards his chest!