Legend of the Dragon King: I really didn't mean to provoke them!

Wu Changkong: "..."

Forget it, I'll just sleep on the sofa.

The second day of class—

"You all got very high scores on yesterday's exam."

"The main reason is that you did what you were supposed to do, making these three months worthwhile. At least now you are a complete team."

Wu Changkong delivered these compliments with a cold, hard tone.

"You all feel satisfied with what you gained at the Spirit Ascension Platform yesterday, don't you?"

Xie Xie and the other four looked at each other in bewilderment.

Because Xie Xie and the others also had this thought in mind, after all, their gains had far exceeded their plans.

Wu Changkong said coldly, "If what you've experienced today hadn't happened on the Spirit Ascension Platform, but in the real Star Dou Great Forest, would you still be sitting here alive?"

Everyone fell silent.

After a long pause, Tang Wulin timidly raised his hand: "Then, what if we encounter the Dark Gold Claw in real life...?"

"Run!" Wu Changkong interrupted directly. "Run as fast as you can. If you can't escape, then wait to die."

"What if Xie were to encounter it?"

Wu Changkong remained expressionless. "Or run."

Gu Yue was somewhat surprised, "Teacher Wu, Xie Xie has already killed the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, so why is he still running away?"

"I'm talking about the Dark Gold Devil Claw Bear."

Gu Yue fell silent.

When Tang Wulin and his companions encountered the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, they simply ran away; Xie Xie encountered the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, and the same thing happened – he simply ran away.

Yes, that makes sense.

"Fortunately, those terrifying soul beasts are almost extinct." Wang Jinxi said somewhat embarrassedly, "If we had to enter the real Star Dou Great Forest for a soul ring, how terrifying would that have been?"

Zhang Yangzi nodded hurriedly, "Yes, those soul beasts are really too dangerous."

"I guess it's because spirit beasts are too dangerous that humans have nearly driven them to extinction?"

Tang San, who single-handedly defeated a 400-year-old Mandragora Serpent at the age of 6:

Danger?

(P.S.: Luo Sanpao is not considered a person.)

"No, you're wrong," Wu Changkong said calmly. "The main reason why soul beasts are killed is that they possess many things that humans need."

"Take the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear for example. There is a high probability that the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear has a soul bone, which is why it was hunted by humans in large numbers until it was almost extinct."

"Humans are inherently greedy creatures."

"The reason why soul beasts are on the verge of extinction is not because of the harm they have caused to humanity, but because—"

"They can bring benefits to us humans."

The four listened quietly, none of them noticing the fleeting killing intent in Gu Yue's eyes.

Chapter 86 Mutations of Each Other? Xie Xie's Fault! (Xie Xie: I *you* *you*)

After finishing their classes and having lunch, the five of them, as usual, underwent special training.

"Teacher Wu, the final exam is just around the corner. Can't we postpone today's practical lesson?" Zhang Yangzi said to Wu Changkong, who was walking into the training ground, with a fawning expression.

Wu Changkong coldly replied, "No."

"Because you absorbed too much spiritual energy in the Spirit Ascension Platform, the academy is contacting you these days to arrange for you to undergo a spirit ring age test and a physical test."

"Don't think that you can squander your time just because you're young. If you don't work hard when you're young, it will be too late when you're old."

"Your teamwork is quite good, isn't it? Let's continue with the practical lesson."

Xie Xie's lips twitched. You just wasted ten years of your life, didn't you?

Although it is said that one can maintain their youthful appearance forever after reaching a certain level of cultivation, age is still a minefield for women, the kind that explodes if stepped on.

Therefore, Xie Xie wisely chose to keep quiet.

Zhang Yangzi said dejectedly in a low voice, "Teacher Wu is really heartless."

Xie Xie patted Zhang Yangzi on the shoulder, "Old Zhang, be content. There are countless classes in the senior department who want a dance teacher to teach them."

Upon hearing this, Wu Changkong's gaze swept over Xie Xie, a hint of pleasure flashing in his eyes.

Tang Wulin said, "Teacher Wu, this time it's a free-for-all, so one person can observe while the remaining four fight two against two."

"neither."

As soon as Wu Changkong finished speaking, a thick, icy blue soul power suddenly rose around him, and a chilling aura instantly spread out, causing the temperature of the entire training ground to drop sharply.

Immediately afterwards, six spirit rings slowly emerged from beneath her feet—

Two yellow, two purple, and two black spirit rings pulsed in sequence, a standard Spirit Emperor-level spirit ring configuration, carrying an undeniable pressure, steadily surrounding her.

Not finished yet.

Immediately afterwards, a longsword, pure white and shrouded in icy blue frost, suddenly appeared in her right hand.

The Heavenly Frost Sword has a smooth, cold blade, with wisps of chill emanating from it. The blade gleams with a faint cold light, and just holding it in your hand exudes a sharp and intimidating aura.

Wu Changkong's stance really startled everyone, and Gu Yue even released flames immediately.

Zhang Yangzi broke out in a cold sweat. "Teacher Wu, the real combat you're talking about... it can't be..."

Before Gu Yue could finish speaking, Wu Changkong pointed his Heavenly Frost Sword at the four of them: "Tonight's special training is to fight me. The four of you will take on one of me."

"This is not the Ascension Platform, nor is there a rescue signal."

"and many more!"

Gu Yue immediately seized on the inconsistency in Wu Changkong's words and interrupted, "The four of us? Isn't Xie Xie going to participate?"

Wu Changkong simply gave Xie Xie a nonchalant look.

Xie Xie raised an eyebrow, a smug and slightly triumphant smile curving his lips. He raised his hands and slowly took a step back.

The next second, two magnificent purple soul rings slowly rose from Xie Xie's feet, steadily circling his body and pulsating around him. They were indeed two genuine thousand-year soul rings!

This scene left Tang Wulin, Gu Yue, Zhang Yangzi, and Wang Jinxi, who were all present, stunned in place.

The expressions on the four people's faces froze instantly, their eyes filled with disbelief.

Tang Wulin's pupils contracted slightly, his gaze towards Xie Xie filled with astonishment. He was still envisioning thousand-year soul rings, while Xie Xie had already put them into practice, and with two at once...

He had been trying to catch up with Xie Xie, but Xie Xie's growth was too fast, which only widened the gap between them.

If things continue like this, will I still be able to stand by his side?

Tang Wulin clenched his fists instinctively.

The flames surrounding Gu Yue paused for a moment, and a clear look of surprise appeared in his usually cold eyes.

Zhang Yangzi's eyes widened in disbelief, his mouth agape as if he could fit an egg in it. He couldn't help but exclaim in astonishment, "Brother Xie! A thousand-year soul ring is one thing, but two at once! This is outrageous!"

Wang Jinxi stared in shock at the two purple soul rings, speechless for a long time.

At this stage, most of them only possessed hundred-year-old soul rings. Thousand-year-old soul rings were extremely rare, and Xie Xie's sudden appearance of two of them was incredibly impactful.

Wu Changkong said, "That's the reason. Continue."

After saying that, she launched the first attack.

As the special training was about to begin, Xie Xie quickly retreated to the edge of the field and began to observe attentively.

It's not that he'll be idle just because he doesn't have to participate in special training; on the contrary, his tasks are more mentally taxing than the four others'.

Observe, review, and summarize.

However, a problem suddenly arose halfway through the four's special training.

Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi clasped hands, preparing to use their Martial Soul Fusion Technique. When they were halfway through the fusion, their fused soul power suddenly exploded.

Two points of cold light quickly touched them lightly, preventing them from being sent flying backward.

Wang Jinxi looked at Zhang Yangzi with surprise and confusion, "What just happened?"

Zhang Yangzi shook his head violently, equally shocked. "Old Wang, don't look at me, I don't know either!"

Wu Changkong frowned.

"Try again."

She stepped back, and at the same time, she swung the Frost Sword, withdrawing the chill that had been acting on the two of them.

Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi exchanged a glance, then calmed themselves down and each raised their soul power to the limit.

Zhang Yangzi spread his eagle wings and arms, and hugged Wang Jinxi directly.

The same applies to Wang Jinxi.

Their bodies collided.

A deep dragon's roar and a loud eagle's cry rang out at the same time. The two men simultaneously felt a sense of rejection from each other, and were then forcibly pushed apart.

Wang Jinxi staggered a few steps to regain his balance, while Zhang Yangzi was pushed and landed on the ground with a thud.

Zhang Yangzi pointed an incredulously at Wang Jinxi, "You, you, you, Lao Wang! What do you mean? You're actually rejecting me!!"

Wang Jinxi, who was being pointed at by Zhang Yangzi, panicked and waved his hands frantically, "No, it's not me. I feel like it's you rejecting me and unwilling to integrate with me."

"I don't care! You just don't want me anymore! Waaaaah!" Zhang Yangzi simply lay down on the ground and started making a scene.

Those practiced moves clearly show who taught them.

Wang Jinxi stared blankly at his hands. "I... I don't know what's going on. I feel like Yang Zi is rejecting me..."

Wu Changkong frowned. "You all need to calm down."

Seeing that Wu Changkong had spoken, Zhang Yangzi reluctantly got up from the ground.

He snorted coldly and stood directly next to Xie Xie.

After a moment of silence, Wu Changkong said, "Your martial souls are repelling each other, which means that your martial souls have mutated at the same time, causing them to no longer be compatible."

"Release your martial spirits again and show me."

Chapter 87 Mutation and Evolution

Upon hearing Wu Changkong's command, Zhang Yangzi glared fiercely at Wang Jinxi before reluctantly walking back to the center of the field from Xie Xie's side.

Wang Jinxi stood awkwardly behind Zhang Yangzi, his eyes filled with helplessness.

"Release your martial spirits, and do not hold back." Wu Changkong's voice was cold and indifferent, yet carried an undeniable authority.

The two exchanged a glance, then took a deep breath and simultaneously uttered a low growl:

"Martial Soul Possession!"

Wang Jinxi was the first to unleash his aura.

With a deep, chilling dragon roar, dense dark soul power surged from his body, carrying cold dark elements, instantly enveloping a half-meter radius around him.

A fine, dark bone pattern quickly appeared on Wang Jinxi's skin.

The bones extend from the neck to the wrists and ankles, appearing exceptionally strong and robust.

His arms were slightly tense, and the faint phantom of bone dragon claws seemed to coalesce in his palms, while a miniature version of the Bone Dragon King's phantom appeared behind him.

Its entire body is made of jet-black, hard dragon bones, and its eyes are a cold, soul-blue. It has no flesh and blood, but it exudes a majestic dark dragon might. Its well-defined body twists slightly.

This is Wang Jinxi's current Dark Bone Dragon King Martial Soul, with a steady and profound soul power, and condensed and extremely oppressive dark elements.