Chapter 17 Gu Yue Arrives
In the blink of an eye, it was the next morning.
Just as Wu Changkong had said, today's training was no longer about actual combat, but about physical training.
The first item in the physical training was running, and it involved running a full ten laps around the 800-meter playground of the East Sea Academy Intermediate Department!
As Wu Changkong's key focus, Zhao Tao, Xie Xie, and Tang Wulin each received a twenty-pound iron jacket.
This silenced the students who had been about to complain, and even gave them a sense of luck.
Although Zhao Tao wasn't impressed by Wu Changkong's outdated training methods, he didn't publicly refute Wu Changkong.
After all, his current strength wasn't yet strong enough to challenge Wu Changkong.
Sometimes, moderate patience is an art form.
Soon,
half an hour passed.
Just as the Class 5 students were running in panic,
a beautiful figure suddenly appeared on the path connecting the intermediate playground to the school gate, slowly approaching with lotus steps.
She looked about the same age as Zhao Tao and the other Class 5 students.
But despite her youth, she already displayed a stunning beauty, truly breathtaking.
Her figure was slender and well-proportioned, her skin fair and delicate, like the most perfect work of art.
Her large, bright purple eyes were radiant, and her long, smooth black hair flowed behind her.
Each step she took seemed to have a unique rhythm, emanating a unique aura that captivated everyone.
However,
strangely, this beautiful girl was not wearing the East Sea Academy uniform, but a pure white top and white trousers.
Her appearance instantly captured the attention of almost every Class 5 student, even Wu Changkong.
Gazing at this familiar yet unfamiliar figure, Zhao Tao knew—
Gu Yue, the mysterious girl who, like Na'er, was an incarnation of the Silver Dragon King, had finally arrived.
"Gu Yue, in this life, I will protect you. Let you and Na'er become my angel wings!"
As he gazed at Gu Yue's distant figure, Zhao Tao silently resolved himself.
Wasn't his purpose in rebirth to protect those around him, especially Gu Yue and Na'er, from Tang San's persecution?
"Which class are you in?"
Wu Zhangkong approached Gu Yue and inquired, as everyone stared at her curiously.
"I'm attending East Sea College, but the teacher in the Academic Affairs Office said I've missed the registration deadline."
Gu Yue raised her head and spoke slowly, her voice ethereal and melodious, a truly pleasant sound.
"Oh, so you're not a student of East China Academy?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Zhangkong nodded and continued.
"Not yet, but I hope to join East China Academy. Can you give me a chance?"
Looking at Wu Zhangkong, Gu Yue nodded seriously, his eyes full of sincerity.
If it were an ordinary teacher, faced with such a mysterious girl, he would most likely ask her to leave directly.
However, Wu Zhangkong is not an ordinary teacher!
"Of course!"
"But... not just anyone can join our East China Academy!"
"If you want to enroll, you must pass my assessment!"
Hearing Gu Yue's words, Wu Zhangkong's eyes also flashed with a hint of interest, and he nodded and replied.
"Okay, what kind of assessment do I need to take? Do I have to run with weights with them?"
Looking at Wu Changkong before him, Gu Yue asked with a faint smile.
"Of course not! Zhao Tao, come here!"
Hearing Gu Yue's words, Wu Changkong shook his head lightly, turned around, and called out to Zhao Tao.
"Teacher Wu, what's wrong?" Zhao Tao
, wearing a twenty-pound iron armor, trotted up to Wu Changkong and asked knowingly.
"Zhao Tao, I'll give you twenty minutes to rest, then prepare for the soul battle!"
Seeing Zhao Tao, breathless and heartbeat-free, Wu Changkong nodded with satisfaction.
Then he turned to Gu Yue and said, "In twenty minutes, you and classmate Zhao Tao will have a soul battle. If your performance satisfies me, you'll pass the assessment." "
Okay, Teacher Wu!"
Zhao Tao nodded after hearing Wu Changkong's words, then sat cross-legged and silently activated the "Time Meditation Method" to restore his physical and soul strength.
"I understand."
As for Gu Yue, she stood beside Zhao Tao, observing him with interest.
Although he was in the midst of cultivation, Zhao Tao could still sense Gu Yue's curious gaze.
However, he remained calm.
After all, although he knew Gu Yue's true identity, he certainly couldn't show it. He
could only slowly interact with Gu Yue in daily life.
Using his love, he would constantly influence and dissolve the hatred in her heart.
...
Quickly.
Twenty minutes passed.
Zhao Tao slowly opened his eyes and stood up.
"30 meters away, prepare for battle!"
Looking at Gu Yue and Zhao Tao, Wu Zhangkong gave a calm order.
Upon hearing Wu Changkong's words, Zhao Tao and Gu Yue each stepped back, staring intently at each other.
As for the students running around, they slowed down and stared intently at Zhao Tao and Gu Yue in the center of the field, eager to see the true strength of this mysterious girl.
"Gu Yue, Level 15, Martial Soul: Elementalist,"
Gu Yue said quietly, gazing at Zhao Tao from a distance.
As Gu Yue finished speaking, a yellow, century-old spirit ring materialized beneath his feet.
"Zhao Tao, Level 17, Martial Soul: Spring and Autumn Cicada."
With a calm and confident smile on his face, Zhao Tao's mind moved, and the Spring and Autumn Cicada spirit first manifested in his right hand.
Simultaneously, behind him, the purple spirit ring, symbolizing a millennium, suddenly materialized, emitting a mysterious and magnificent hue.
Looking at the spirit ring behind Zhao Tao, Gu Yue's pupils narrowed slightly.
She was clearly surprised by Zhao Tao's display of strength.
Zhao Tao's eyes, likewise, sparkled with fighting spirit as he gazed warily at Gu Yue in the distance.
Normally, Zhao Tao had never encountered an enemy his own age who could offer him a genuine fight.
Even Tang Wulin and Xie Xie, the best of their generation, were no match for him.
However, as the Silver Dragon King's incarnation, Gu Yue's strength far surpassed that of Tang Wulin and Xie Xie!
Today, he could have a genuine fight!
"Battle, begin!"
Just then, Wu Changkong shouted, announcing the start of the battle!
"Time Burial Sword!"
As Wu Changkong's voice fell, Zhao Tao acted decisively, frantically channeling his soul power. A purple soul ring flashed behind him!
The next moment, Zhao Tao's palm shimmered with silver light, transforming into a silver longsword. Simultaneously, Zhao Tao's figure flashed, brandishing the Time Burial Sword and launching a fierce attack at Gu Yue!