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Xu Yuan had obliterated a five-person group with a single spear strike.
This news spread rapidly throughout the examination grounds.
There were still some students who had been teleported near Xu Yuan.
Given the intense fluctuations of soul power emanating from his battle, it was natural that curious onlookers would come to investigate.
Xu Yuan's earlier showmanship had all been part of waiting for these spectators.
Once everyone was in position, he delivered the finishing blow—a single spear strike that wiped out the five-man team.
Following this, the onlooking students quickly relayed the news.
"Wu Siduo, Luo Guixing, Xu Yucheng, Yang Nianxia, and Zheng Yiran—five people working together. I wonder if they'll be able to give me enough pressure," Xu Yuan said with anticipation.
Yes, "together."
Wu Siduo alone already put immense pressure on Xu Yuan. Facing all five of them at once would be overly arrogant. Thus, he still needed the help of Xu Lizhi and Ye Xinglan.
His demands weren't high: Xu Lizhi would provide endurance support, while Ye Xinglan would block other students from interfering, preventing opportunistic attacks.
For instance, Tang Wulin and his group of four.
Xu Yuan sat cross-legged where he stood.
His spiritual power was vast, spreading outward as soon as he entered the examination grounds. After the battle, he let it expand even further, covering the entire testing area without restraint.
"The examination grounds aren't very large."
Xu Yuan's spiritual power stretched to its limits, allowing him to probe every corner.
Currently positioned near the center of the exam area, Xu Yuan simply sat down, preparing to face the upcoming battle.
Wu Siduo's expression changed drastically.
She looked up at the sky.
"What level of spiritual power is this?"
At just thirteen years old, achieving Level 40 cultivation while specializing in her martial soul—the Hell Spirit Cat—was impressive enough. With four purple soul rings adorning her form, there was no doubt her spiritual power had reached the Linghai Realm.
A thirteen-year-old reaching the Linghai Realm was already considered one of the highest levels of spiritual talent on the continent.
However, at this moment, she couldn't deny that even while covering the entire testing grounds, Xu Yuan's spiritual power still exuded an overwhelming sense of oppression.
"Could his spiritual power have actually broken through to the Lingyuan Realm?" Wu Siduo's mind conjured an impossible guess.
She immediately shook her head, trying to dismiss the thought.
Perhaps it was just nearing the Lingyuan Realm!
Having barely convinced herself, Wu Siduo then saw two classmates fleeing in panic.
These two students each had two yellow soul rings flickering around them.
"Don't attack! We surrender. I advise you not to waste your soul power on us."
The two spoke in unison, directly conceding defeat.
Wu Siduo frowned, surprised that Shrek Academy students could be so cowardly.
"Save your strength to deal with Xu Yuan. Maybe only a few of you working together will have a chance to threaten him." The two exchanged glances, bitterly recounting what they had witnessed during the earlier battle.
"What?!"
Wu Siduo was shocked.
A ten-thousand-year fourth ring?
He—
"His spiritual power really broke through to the Lingyuan Realm!"
Having barely reassured herself moments ago, Wu Siduo now completely lost composure, blurting out in astonishment.
This was the first time in her cultivation journey that she had been so shaken by something.
Confident in being peerless among her age group, Wu Siduo now truly began to question her own talent.
"No, I still have my trump card!"
Wu Siduo took a deep breath, steadying herself.
"You two?"
"We're going to spread the word. We can't stand that guy's arrogance either."
Thinking about Xu Yuan's earlier display of brazen arrogance, the two clenched their teeth in frustration.
How much did he look down on the entire class of over a hundred students!
In that moment, Xu Yuan became like a demon king in the eyes of everyone who had witnessed the battle.
Entertain?
Hearing their account, Wu Siduo felt even heavier in her heart.
It wasn't just the ten-thousand-year fourth ring.
Spear momentum and intent—one strike capable of wiping out a five-person team of Soul Elders.
A full team of Soul Elders—that five-person group was likely one of the top-ranked teams in this evaluation.
Even though they were only Soul Elders with three yellow rings, all five possessed top-tier martial souls. Having been admitted into Shrek Academy, their strength was undeniable. And yet, they were still instantly obliterated.
"I understand."
Wu Siduo took a deep breath, avoiding Xu Yuan's direction as she went to find her teammates.
Time passed. Xu Yuan had long since replenished his previous energy expenditure and waited patiently before finally encountering the opponents he desired.
"You've finally arrived."
Xu Yuan looked toward a small lake in the distance, his gaze sharp, as if piercing through all obstacles and directly observing this direction.
Tree shadows swayed, and five figures flashed, landing on the ground.
Wu Siduo stood at the forefront, unsurprisingly leading the group. Beside her were Yang Nianxia, the Dark Bear, and Xu Yucheng, the Immortal.
Behind them stood Luo Guixing, the Shackler, and Zheng Yiran, the Jade Serpent, slightly forward but still in the rear.
Their formation clearly indicated their strategy.
If Xu Yuan's martial soul was spear-based, then it fell under the power-type offense category. Their positioning—with three people upfront and two control-type soul masters behind—was optimal for countering such a threat.
"Sure enough, Brother Xu has forced five prodigies from the Youth Genius Rankings to team up," Tang Wulin remarked, observing the situation from another direction.
Beside him stood Xu Xiaoyan, Xie Xie, and Gu Yue.
"Gu Yue, why don't you join them and fight Brother Xu together? It seems like the only way to increase our chances of victory. Otherwise, if no one can handle Brother Xu, our struggles will be meaningless."
Xu Xiaoyan proposed.
Gu Yue remained silent, her cold expression betraying no response.
Her, the Silver Dragon King, teaming up with others to challenge a peer?
Humiliating!
Today, she wouldn't engage in battle with Xu Yuan.
Because of someone's influence, she was well aware of Xu Yuan's strength.
Even someone wielding the Silver Dragon Spear was suppressed at the same level. How much more so for her, who hadn't yet fully revealed her potential.
"It won't be long now. Over these three years, I've begun to display stronger talents. In at most three more years, I'll reach the pinnacle of my abilities," Gu Yue thought to herself.
She hadn't yet fully unraveled the seals she had placed on herself, but she was close.
"Xu Yuan, you're too arrogant. Even with the five of us working together, you're not guaranteed to win!"
Yang Nianxia's tone was heavy as he shouted at Xu Yuan.
Though he appeared rough and straightforward, he was actually cunning. His words, seemingly boosting Xu Yuan's confidence, were meant to confuse the opponent.
Since they were forming an alliance to confront Xu Yuan, Wu Siduo had revealed her trump card to the four others, allowing them to create an opportunity for a decisive, one-hit kill.
Having reached Level 40, she could now sustain a self-fusion martial soul technique, though only for a limited time. A one-hit kill opportunity was ideal.
Knowing their team had such a powerful ace up their sleeve, Yang Nianxia's deceptive words revealed just how devious his intentions were.
"Let actions speak louder than words."
Xu Yuan held the Tianyuan Five Elements Spear, with three purple and one black soul rings hovering outside his body.
The five members of the Youth Genius Rankings simultaneously released their martial souls and soul rings.
Leading the charge, Wu Siduo had four purple soul rings rising beneath her feet. Yang Nianxia had three purple rings, while Xu Yucheng had four yellow rings.
Next, Luo Guixing displayed three purple soul rings, and Zheng Yiran similarly had three purple rings.
Being ranked among the Youth Genius Rankings, the five of them far surpassed the majority of their peers in terms of soul ring configuration.
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(A/N: I adjusted the soul ring configurations for the five individuals. Three of them possess three purple soul rings each, which they are fully capable of handling. Their spiritual power meets the requirements, and their physical conditioning is also sufficient. Yang Nianxia's Dark Gold Bear martial soul provides ample physical resilience, while Luo Guixing hails from Mingdu and Zheng Yiran has family backing, enabling both to acquire rare treasures to enhance their bodies and withstand three purple soul rings.)
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