Zhao Wuji was unfazed. All he could think about was that Shrek Academy was about to rise in prominence. No matter what, he had to keep these monsters enrolled!
For now, though, he could enjoy himself a bit and establish his authority as a teacher.
Seeing that everyone had activated their martial spirits, Zhao Wuji made his move. He crouched slightly and slammed both fists into the ground.
"Not good! Su Ming, protect Ning Rongrong!" Tang San exclaimed.
Su Ming knew exactly what Zhao Wuji was trying to do—target Ning Rongrong first to disrupt the support of her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. But that was easier said than done.
In an instant, Su Ming wrapped branches around Ning Rongrong's waist, leaping into the air and pulling her up with him, avoiding Zhao Wuji's attack.
Tang San, seeing that Su Ming had protected Ning Rongrong well, felt relieved. Without needing to worry about her safety, he could fully focus on his own attacks.
He shouted, "Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, let's go!"
Offense was the best defense. They had to pressure Teacher Zhao as much as possible, preventing him from using his full strength.
Zhao Wuji, seeing that his attack had been dodged, smirked. Their reflexes were indeed sharp—not just for show.
As Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing charged toward him, Zhao Wuji didn't even flinch. He placed his hands behind his back, adopting a stance that invited their attacks.
Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing weren't going to miss such an opportunity. They refused to believe that without Zhao Wuji using soul skills, his defense could withstand their attacks.
Xiao Wu immediately used her Teleport to get behind Zhao Wuji, landing both feet on his shoulders and launching a flurry of kicks to the sides of his neck.
At the same time, Zhu Zhuqing found her moment to strike, using her Ghost Claw and Nether Hundred Claws to unleash a barrage of strikes at Zhao Wuji's waist.
Yet Zhao Wuji didn't budge an inch. Grinning, he teased, "You two girls don't seem to have much strength!"
Though Zhao Wuji said this, Xiao Wu's kicks were beginning to make him feel something. The force behind each successive kick was growing—impressive!
Zhu Zhuqing's attacks, however, were too weak. They were fast but lacked any real impact, feeling more like a tickle to him. But she was a speed-type, and given the difference in their power, it made sense.
Xiao Wu scoffed. "No strength? Then let me show you some real strength!"
"Brother!" she called.
Su Ming smiled and activated his fourth soul ring. "Fourth Soul Skill: Withered Tree Springs to Life!"
Suddenly, two beams of light enveloped Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing.
Both of them immediately felt a surge of vitality, their strength seemingly increasing by 50%. The life energy wasn't just for healing—it energized them, much like Oscar's future Excitement Sausage, only Su Ming's ability was far superior.
Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing exchanged glances, both sensing the boost, and launched another round of attacks.
Zhao Wuji, intrigued by Su Ming's fourth soul skill, thought, So Su Ming really is a support-type soul master?
Xiao Wu leaped into the air again, this time targeting the back of Zhao Wuji's head.
Zhu Zhuqing, understanding Xiao Wu's move, used her Ghost Claw to strike toward Zhao Wuji's temple.
Would Zhao Wuji dodge this time? That depended on Tang San's control!
Tang San, noticing their extreme attack angles, feared that Zhao Wuji wouldn't stand still like before. He called out, "Su Ming, let's control Teacher Zhao together!"
"First Soul Skill: Blue Silver Bind!"
Su Ming knew that Tang San's Blue Silver Grass alone wouldn't be enough to hold Zhao Wuji, so he immediately followed up with his own skill.
"Wood Release: Great Tree Vines!"
As Zhao Wuji prepared to dodge, he suddenly felt his body tighten. Sharp-edged Blue Silver Grass had wrapped around him, tightening with immense force, while a paralytic toxin slowly seeped into his system.
And as if that wasn't enough, he saw Su Ming casting his own control soul skill. Wait, isn't Su Ming a support-type soul master?
Surrounding the Blue Silver Grass was now an additional layer of thick, sturdy vines.
At that moment, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing's attacks hit their marks.
Unable to dodge, Zhao Wuji could only brace himself. His soul power shield quietly activated. There's no way these two girls can break through my defense, right?
Boom!
Zhao Wuji took their combined assault but wasn't harmed, thanks to his powerful defense.
Still, he couldn't help but feel surprised. The strength of their attacks had increased considerably compared to earlier. Is Su Ming's support ability even stronger than the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?
Zhao Wuji cast a deep glance at Su Ming. What kind of monster is this guy? He has to enroll!
Xiao Wu frowned. Their attacks didn't seem to do much damage. His defense is just too tough!
"I don't believe this!" she declared.
"Brother, can your vines get any longer? I want to use my ultimate move!"
Su Ming understood immediately. Xiao Wu was about to use her Eight-Stage Throw.
"Of course. Use it as you please!"
Then Su Ming turned to Tang San. "Tang San, let's keep Teacher Zhao under control for now. When I give the signal, we'll retract our skills and let Xiao Wu unleash her strongest attack!"
Tang San, remembering how devastating Xiao Wu's throw could be, nodded quickly. He certainly didn't want to experience the full version of her Eight-Stage Throw himself.
Xiao Wu grunted, "Let's see if you can withstand this!"
"First Soul Skill: Waist Bow!"
Xiao Wu bent low, kicking Zhao Wuji into the air.
"Third Soul Skill: Teleport!"
In an instant, Xiao Wu teleported in front of Zhao Wuji, beginning her Eight-Stage Throw.
Since Zhao Wuji was tightly bound by Tang San's Blue Silver Grass and Su Ming's vines, Xiao Wu concentrated her attacks on his head, determined to turn him into a bruised mess.
Zhao Wuji, spinning helplessly mid-air under Xiao Wu's throw, began to feel the force of each subsequent kick increasing in weight.