Chapter 28: Battling Zhao Wuji, Tang San Uses the Purple Demon Eyes to Investigate, Only to Be...

Chapter 28: Battling Zhao Wuji; Tang San’s Purple Demon Eye Rebounded by Xu Yan!

"This..." Yu Xiaogang hesitated for a moment, looking helpless. In truth, none of them knew anything about Xu Yan’s background, so Liu Erlong’s impulsive decision to let him join Shrek Academy was indeed a bit reckless. However, he found it difficult to voice this concern. If Zhao Wuji knew that Tang San had suggested he be the one to test Xu Yan, he would surely say, "Thanks a lot!"

Zhao Wuji was known as a rough-looking, careless man, but he was a fierce assault-system battle spirit master. When Tang San and Xiao Wu first joined Shrek Academy, Zhao Wuji had been their examiner. The Shrek Seven Devils had all been beaten by him at some point. Only once, when he injured Tang San, was he instantly overwhelmed, leaving him with a lingering psychological shadow.

As for Tang San’s proposal, Xu Yan was indifferent. Although Zhao Wuji was a Spirit Saint, Xu Yan possessed the Tenseigan and the Holy Heart Art; even if he couldn't guarantee a victory, he could at least ensure his own safety. After all, he had already escaped from the hands of the Ghost Douluo.

"We all went through Teacher Zhao’s examination to join Shrek Academy. Could it be that there will be an exception for him?" Tang San said this aloud, but in reality, he wanted to see what kind of skills this suddenly appearing "Huo Yuhao" truly possessed. He didn't want such an outstanding man around Xiao Wu.

Under the gaze of the crowd, Xu Yan nodded and said, "Fine." Whether he joined Shrek Academy or not didn't matter to him; he simply didn't like the look of Tang San.

Flender heard Xu Yan’s response and remarked, "Good, kid, you have guts. Well... go fetch that fellow Zhao Wuji."

In a square within Shrek Academy, many students had already gathered. The Shrek Seven Devils were naturally grouped together. "San, what do you think this Huo Yuhao is capable of?" Dai Mubai stared at Xu Yan and asked Tang San.

"His origins are unknown. It’s perfect to let Teacher Zhao teach him a lesson," Tang San said, though he already harbored deep hostility toward Xu Yan.

Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Jiang Ling stood together. "Xiao Wu, Yuhao is really good-looking. How did you two meet?" Jiang Zhu asked, looking a bit lovestruck.

"We met while looking for spirit rings," Xiao Wu replied softly.

Ning Rongrong whispered, "Is Brother San doing this to suppress Yuhao?" Zhu Zhuqing remained calm and said nothing, but her beautiful eyes were fixed steadily on Xu Yan.

Just then, a man in his fifties slowly walked out. He had an ordinary appearance and a sturdy build; while not tall, he gave off an imposing, robust impression. His broad shoulders were like city walls, and his thick muscles, seemingly forged from steel, could not be hidden by his jacket. Although his expression was amiable, his massive physique exerted an invisible, intense pressure.

With his arms crossed, he looked at Xu Yan with interest and said, "Kid... just like the test for the seven little monsters before, you have one stick of incense. As long as you can hold out against me for that long, you pass and become a member of Shrek Academy. If you don't make it, then go back to wherever you came from."

Xu Yan nodded and said, "Understood."

Ma Hongjun, the fatty, took a stick of incense, lit it, and stuck it into the ground nearby. He chuckled as he walked back, saying, "Now we have a good show to watch."

Yu Xiaogang said, "Since that’s the case, let’s begin!"

A stick of incense is neither long nor short. Since Zhao Wuji was a Spirit Saint over level 70 and an assault-system battle spirit master, Xu Yan needed to engage him fully to trigger his "stronger against the strong" constitution. Combined with the power of the Holy Heart Art, he might even be able to kite Zhao Wuji.

As soon as Yu Xiaogang finished speaking, Zhao Wuji abruptly unleashed his martial spirit. Martial Spirit: Vajra Bear. His nickname was the Immovable Bright King. A massive, phantom red bear appeared, and Zhao Wuji’s aura surged violently. With devastating power, he charged directly at Xu Yan.

In an instant, Xu Yan activated his Spirit Fruit martial spirit, and seven cyan spirit rings lit up. A cyan fruit condensed in his palm. This scene shocked many.

Yu Xiaogang looked at Xu Yan’s seven cyan spirit rings and asked in astonishment, "Seven spirit rings? What does this mean? I have never seen this in the spirit master world. Identical spirit rings? And this is not the optimal spirit ring configuration for a spirit master, is it?"

"Xiaogang, that kid seems to be a food-system spirit master," Flender added.

As Zhao Wuji’s fierce attack crashed toward him, Xu Yan suddenly transformed into particles and vanished from sight. When he reappeared elsewhere, he moved with the "Free and Easy Immortal Steps," walking through the air as if he were an immortal, standing suspended in the void.

Zhao Wuji turned to look at the young man in mid-air and said, "Kid, you can't just hide."

Before Zhao Wuji’s eyes, Xu Yan ate the cyan fruit and grinned, saying, "Teacher Zhao, let me teach you a lesson next." He slowly closed his eyes, and when he opened them, they had turned a sky-blue, watery hue.

Enveloped in green spirit power, he charged directly at Zhao Wuji while the latter was at full power. Having eaten the cyan fruit, his attack power had increased, allowing his combat strength to trigger his constitutional ability.

They clashed with Zhao Wuji. Blow for blow. It was a fierce, physical, close-quarters battle. Xu Yan did not reveal his Golden Staff; he had so many trump cards that he wanted to test them all.

*Bang!*

Their fists collided with a heavy thud. Xu Yan’s expression was somewhat grim; at level 40, taking a direct hit from Zhao Wuji’s level 70+ strength was truly reckless. Many onlookers gasped at the sight.

Tang San watched the battle, his expression grave. He was shocked by the abilities Xu Yan had displayed so far. The configuration of seven cyan spirit rings was nothing short of a miracle. Furthermore, for a mere food-system spirit master to have such combat prowess was baffling.

*The eyes!* Tang San recalled something and felt a jolt of alarm; those eyes from moments ago seemed strange.

"Purple Demon Eye!" Tang San activated his Purple Demon Eye, attempting to probe Xu Yan’s condition.

Xu Yan, currently locked in fierce combat, sensed Tang San’s mental probe. He sneered, thinking to himself, "You really are something, Tang San, trying to pry into my secrets!"

Xu Yan immediately unleashed a mental shock, combined with the pupil technique of the Tenseigan, and sent the probe rebounding back with force.

Tang San stumbled back a step, his face turning pale. Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai rushed to support him. "What’s wrong?" Dai Mubai asked.

"This Huo Yuhao possesses incredibly powerful mental strength, and there is something strange about those eyes of his," Tang San said, clutching his chest as cold sweat broke out. He was shocked; under the impact of those eyes, his Purple Demon Eye had been rendered temporarily ineffective. It was fortunate he had retracted it quickly, or his eyes would have been injured.

At that moment, Tang San realized that this was an exceptionally formidable opponent.