Xiao Wu called out in her sweet voice: "Xiao Wu, Martial Spirit: Rabbit, rank 11, one-ring Battle Spirit Master!"
"What?!"
Xiao Chenyu and his followers were stunned. How could another work-study student be a rank 11 Battle Spirit Master, and even have a yellow spirit ring as their first ring? Unbelievable!
While the students from Dorm Seven were equally surprised, they were mostly overjoyed. From now on, no one would dare to bully them, the work-study students! Tang San wasn't shocked though, since he knew Xiao Wu had innate full spirit power like him. She must have acquired her first spirit ring recently, though he was curious who helped her hunt a spirit beast.
Tang San nodded and said, "Xiao Wu, I didn't expect you to already have your first spirit ring. Show me your self-created spirit ability then!"
Xiao Wu quickly moved in close to Tang San. "First spirit ability: Waist Bow!"
Tang San immediately countered with his opening move, hoping to restrict her movement: "First spirit ability: Blue Silver Entanglement!"
However, Xiao Wu was already fast, and after the body strengthening from Su Ming's refining liquid, her physical capabilities far surpassed Tang San's. Her explosiveness was off the charts, and Tang San's "Mom's Entanglement" couldn't catch her!
Xiao Wu swiftly closed the gap between them! Tang San activated his Purple Demon Eyes and Mysterious Jade Hand, ready to use Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track if needed.
Xiao Wu, now close to him, bent at the waist, driving her right leg upward towards Tang San's torso. "Be careful! First leg!"
Tang San, confident in his own strength or perhaps wanting to test Xiao Wu's technique, attempted to block the first leg with his Mysterious Jade Hand. What he didn't realize was that Xiao Wu's current physical strength, combined with her entry-level Wind God Leg technique, far exceeded what was expected for her rank.
"Boom!"
Tang San was immediately kicked into the air by Xiao Wu's first leg.
"What?!"
Tang San was shocked. How could Xiao Wu be so powerful? He couldn't even block her first kick! Ridiculous!
Everyone present was stunned, especially Xiao Chenyu, who couldn't believe Xiao Wu's strength. With her speed, she seemed to be an agility-type spirit master, yet her power was far greater than his!
Su Ming shook his head quietly, recognizing it for what it was—the Explosive Eight-Stage Drop. If Tang San couldn't handle the first leg, there was no way he'd be able to handle the following strikes while airborne.
Though surprised that Tang San couldn't block the first leg, Su Ming understood, considering Xiao Wu's enhanced physique. It made sense now. Comparing Xiao Wu's current strength to his own, Su Ming realized she could shatter his Wood Locking Wall with just one kick—there'd be no blocking it. He'd need to develop stronger Wood Release techniques or infuse more high-quality spirit power into his Wood Locking Wall.
Meanwhile, Xiao Wu leapt into the air, appearing at Tang San's side, and drove her knee into his waist, sending him plummeting downward. However, Tang San managed to block the second strike with his Mysterious Jade Hand, preventing his waist from being seriously injured.
After they landed, it was clear that Tang San had lost. He felt as though his Mysterious Jade Hand was on the verge of shattering. Xiao Wu, on the other hand, was pleased with her test. After practicing her Wind God Leg technique, her kicking power had greatly improved.
However, she regretted not being able to fully execute the Explosive Eight-Stage Drop. To unleash its full power, she'd need the support of her second and third spirit abilities.
Still, she was satisfied for now. After all, Tang San couldn't even handle her incomplete technique. If she had used the full Explosive Eight-Stage Drop, Tang San would have lost half his life!
Plus, she couldn't go overboard—who knew if Tang Hao was secretly watching?
Xiao Wu approached Tang San, concerned. "Tang San, are you alright?"
Tang San's waist ached. Although his Mysterious Jade Hand had blocked most of the force, he hadn't been able to completely neutralize the impact. After taking several of Xiao Wu's kicks, he felt battered all over.
More than that, he felt disheartened. At first, in Dorm Seven, he had lost to Su Ming, which was already frustrating enough. Su Ming's physique was stronger, and he had the same eye technique as Tang San. Losing to Su Ming was understandable.
But now he couldn't even beat Xiao Wu. It made him question whether he had been working hard enough.
Forcing a smile, Tang San replied, "I'm fine!"
Curious, Tang San then asked, "Xiao Wu, can I ask what your self-created spirit ability is called? How is it so powerful?"
Xiao Wu, feeling proud, replied, "It's called the Explosive Eight-Stage Drop. It's a leg technique I created, and each successive kick is stronger than the last. But it's still incomplete. I can't do all eight consecutive drops yet. You probably felt that."
Tang San nodded awkwardly. His firsthand experience confirmed that the technique was incomplete. The kicks didn't fully chain together yet. Fortunately for him, it was only a half-finished ability—if it were complete, he might have lost half his life!
Xiao Wu turned to the others and declared, "I'm your leader from now on! Call me Sister Xiao Wu, got it?"
She waved her little fist playfully as she spoke.
Though Xiao Chenyu and his group were older than Xiao Wu, they didn't dare refuse. After seeing her Eight-Stage Drop, they knew they'd be half-dead if they took those hits. It was terrifying!
Xiao Chenyu led the way, calling out loudly, "Yes, Sister Xiao Wu!"
The others quickly followed suit, "Sister Xiao Wu!"
Wang Sheng and the others had already been calling her that, so they were just happy to have someone strong enough to protect them. "Well done, Sister Xiao Wu!"
After basking in the praise, Xiao Wu happily bounced back to Su Ming's side and asked sweetly, "So, Su Ming-ge, how did I do?"
Seeing her so happy, Su Ming praised her, "You were amazing! My Xiao Wu is the best!"
Hearing Su Ming's compliment made Xiao Wu's heart race, and her face flushed slightly. She was even happier now!
Su Ming then joked, "You're so strong now, I don't stand a chance against you. My Wood Locking Wall would be shattered with just one of your kicks. Should I start calling you Sister Xiao Wu too?"
Xiao Wu rolled her eyes playfully, "Su Ming-ge, stop joking! You haven't even attached your first spirit ring yet. Once you do, you'll definitely be stronger! And even now, you're still impressive!"
Watching from the side, Tang San couldn't help but feel a bit empty inside. He couldn't understand how Su Ming and Xiao Wu had grown so close in the few days he had been away, and how Xiao Wu had even become Su Ming's sister.