Zhu Zhuqing was too fast, and her attacks were incredibly sharp.
Huo Wu's soul power was already weaker than Zhu Zhuqing's, and her combat techniques were inferior as well. In desperation, she could only unleash more flames, trying to limit Zhu Zhuqing's movement space.
However, Zhu Zhuqing's claws slashed through the fire with ease.
Huo Wu kept retreating, recklessly unleashing fire attacks as if they cost her nothing.
She gritted her teeth, glaring at Zhu Zhuqing's figure with unwavering determination.
"I won't lose! I won't lose!"
But the more anxious she became, the more mistakes she made.
Suddenly, Zhu Zhuqing's figure vanished from her sight. Just as she was about to turn her head, a sharp sensation brushed against her neck, sending a chilling shiver down her spine.
She had lost.
She had allowed an agility-type soul master to place a blade at her throat.
Even if it hadn't been Zhu Zhuqing, any Soul Elder of the same type could have easily killed her in that moment.
"I lost..." Huo Wu's voice was hoarse as the flames on her body rapidly dissipated, leaving her face pale.
On the other side, Huo Wushuang was also thrown off the stage by Tai Long.
Tai Long pounded his chest and roared, "That was exhilarating!!!"
Zhu Zhuqing withdrew her martial soul and removed the pressure from Huo Wu's throat.
Huo Wu turned her head to look at Zhu Zhuqing. She was younger than her, yet obviously much stronger!
She couldn't help but ask, "How… how did you do it?"
This soul battle, when broken down, was essentially Zhu Zhuqing single-handedly challenging the entire Blazing Fire Battle Team.
Whether or not the other Lan Ba Battle Team members had participated didn't seem to change the outcome.
Unless they had known about Zhu Zhuqing's speed in advance and planned their tactics accordingly, their defeat was inevitable.
After all, Zhu Zhuqing's speed was simply too fast!
Zhu Zhuqing ignored Huo Wu's question and turned to walk off the stage.
Huo Wu hurried to block her path, staring at her intently. "Can you tell me why you're so strong? It's not just your soul power—it's also your combat skills..."
Zhu Zhuqing replied flatly, "Because I have a good teacher."
Huo Wu was momentarily stunned. Was it because of that 'Teacher Gu'?
No… that wasn't right. She called 'Teacher Gu' "Mistress Gu," and she had never appeared in Lan Ba Academy before.
That meant she must have been trained elsewhere!
So, the "teacher" who shaped her into this powerhouse must be someone else!
Huo Wu suddenly felt an intense curiosity about this unknown "teacher."
To have nurtured such a genius, someone who had defeated her so effortlessly…
Then what if she herself could receive guidance from this person?
Huo Wu fell into deep thought. She was a girl of action, and immediately, she decided to track Zhu Zhuqing down after the match to meet this "teacher."
Zhu Zhuqing's figure flashed and disappeared from the stage.
Offstage, Feng Xiaotian was utterly dumbfounded. He rubbed his eyes and turned to Yu Tianxin. "Tell me, am I hallucinating?"
Yu Tianxin shook his head. "No. This is real. The Blazing Fire Battle Team has lost."
"Lost… I mean, I can accept that. But didn't the other side only send out two people? To be honest, wasn't it just that little girl?"
Feng Xiaotian was so stunned that he could barely speak properly. He watched as Zhu Zhuqing vanished, still unable to process what had happened.
Zhu Zhuqing was indeed exceptionally talented, almost two ranks higher than Huo Wu.
But she was still just a girl not even fifteen years old!
Yet she had utterly dominated the Blazing Fire Battle Team—how was that possible?
Feng Xiaotian grabbed Yu Tianxin and headed toward the Blazing Fire Battle Team's exit. "Let's go ask them!"
"If you want to go, go by yourself!" Yu Tianxin scoffed.
"Right now, if I go alone, Huo Wu will just tell me to scram…"
"..."
…
The Lan Ba Battle Team stepped off the stage, all of them looking refreshed and excited.
The frustration from their previous defeat at the hands of the Godwind Battle Team had been completely swept away.
Liu Erlong was also smiling as she praised Zhu Zhuqing to Gu Yuena. However, when she saw Tai Long and the others grinning as well, her expression immediately hardened.
"What are you all grinning about? What does this victory have to do with you? Zhu Zhuqing did at least ninety percent of the work!"
"You should be ashamed! From now on, train even harder so you don't fall too far behind her! Do you hear me?!"
Liu Erlong's sharp gaze swept over them.
Tai Long and the others immediately shrank back, not daring to argue, and nodded obediently.
Only then did Liu Erlong's expression soften. "Alright, tonight I'm still treating you all to a feast to celebrate the victory!"
"Yeah!!!"
Tai Long and the others cheered excitedly.
A feast didn't just mean delicious food—it meant soul beast meat!
That was the real highlight!
Even the elite class students could only get a small portion of soul beast meat every day.
"Teacher Gu, will you be joining us tonight?" Liu Erlong asked enthusiastically.
Gu Yuena shook her head. No matter how exquisite the meal, nothing compared to the joy of dining at home with her husband.
"No, Dean Liu. But speaking of my husband, why did he leave?"
Gu Yuena asked in confusion.
She had originally planned to have Dan Heng watch the match, but when she went to find him, he was no longer in the library.
Liu Erlong was momentarily stunned. "I don't know… Wait, I think Mr. Dan Heng said something about going to the Heaven Dou Grand Library to borrow some books."
Gu Yuena nodded slightly and said no more. By lunchtime, her husband should be back.
…
"Xiao Wu, don't take it to heart. This was just because we didn't have any information on our opponent…"
Meanwhile, Feng Xiaotian had dragged Yu Tianxin over and was grinning as he tried to console Huo Wu.
Huo Wu shot him a cold glare. "Did I ask for your opinion?"
"Xiao Wu, I was just worried you'd be upset!" Feng Xiaotian said with a flattering smile.
Huo Wu snorted. At first, she had indeed been frustrated and angry, but now, all she could think about was how to meet that "teacher."
If she could receive guidance from the same person, she could definitely catch up quickly!
She had no time to be sad.
Huo Wushuang shook his head. "It wasn't just a matter of intelligence. After all, she didn't know anything about us either. That girl is simply too strong…"
"Yeah, I just blacked out, and then I knew nothing else!"
"I actually saw her, but I couldn't keep up with her speed. I was knocked out before I could even react."
"You guys didn't have it as bad as me! I had already activated my soul skill, but she still sent me flying back. I completely humiliated myself…"
The members of the Blazing Fire Battle Team discussed their defeat, reflecting on what had happened. Surprisingly, they weren't too frustrated.
The gap between them was just too vast for them to feel bitter.
Huo Wu rolled her eyes at them. "You guys keep chatting. Since we're already here, let's find some time for our three teams to have a sparring match!"
With that, she headed off in the direction of Liu Erlong's group.
Feng Xiaotian wanted to follow. "Xiao Wu, where are you going? Take me with you—"
"Scram!"
Huo Wushuang grabbed him, sighing. "Why are you following her? Xiao Wu is in a bad mood right now."
Feng Xiaotian awkwardly chuckled, then suddenly asked, "By the way, what's that girl's name?"
"…" Huo Wushuang's mouth twitched. This bastard—was he already interested in Zhu Zhuqing?!
And he himself was quite fond of her too!
"I don't know!"
"Really? Didn't you exchange names?"
Feng Xiaotian pressed on, unwilling to give up.
Huo Wushuang ignored him completely.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect
A distinguished guest arrived at the sect today, Yu Yuanzhen!
The head of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, he came to visit Ning Fengzhi with a face full of sorrow and a heavy air of gloom.
Ning Fengzhi sighed and advised, "Clan Leader Yu, you should still remember the terror of those two ferocious beasts. And this is only what's visible; who knows if there are other ferocious beasts behind them?"
"Even if there aren't, back then, none of us had the slightest ability to resist."
"Now you insist on opposing them; aren't you just heading towards destruction? If not for yourself, you must consider your clan members."
Ning Fengzhi earnestly tried to persuade him. He thought of Gu Yue Na's terror and his friendship with Dan Heng, and he didn't want Yu Yuanzhen to dwell on this matter.
Although the second clan leader had died, that scumbag wasn't a good person anyway.
It was better to let him die!
The overall situation was more important!
Yu Yuanzhen sighed, "Sect Master Ning, you don't understand. Although my second brother was a bastard, he was close to me since childhood. His death was unclear, and at least I need to see his body!"
"Of course, I know I'm no match for that ferocious beast, so I didn't dare to make a move rashly. I just explored from various aspects and learned some information about her."
"Sect Master Ning, you might not know, but she actually has a human husband! A completely ordinary human! Not a ferocious beast! Not even a Soul Master!"
Yu Yuanzhen said mysteriously, watching Ning Fengzhi's reaction.
Ning Fengzhi showed a look of shock and exclaimed, "How is that possible? A ferocious beast's pride wouldn't allow them to submit to an ordinary person. Clan Leader Yu must not be able to sense the other party's power."
Yu Yuanzhen looked at Ning Fengzhi's reaction and believed that the other party was not lying and probably didn't know about this.
Yu Yuanzhen shook his head. "No, I'm very certain that he's just an ordinary person. Sect Master Ning, what if I use that human to threaten..."
Ning Fengzhi's expression changed slightly. "Absolutely not."
"Why not?" Yu Yuanzhen frowned. He came to Ning Fengzhi hoping for help, not just advice, but also substantial assistance!
Ning Fengzhi said in a deep voice, "Clan Leader Yu, do you think a ferocious beast would care about the life of a mortal?"
"Assuming she does care, what happens after you harm that mortal?"
Ning Fengzhi's eyes were piercing as he looked at Yu Yuanzhen. He had to dispel this idea.
Yu Yuanzhen nodded slightly, a struggle flashing in his eyes.
"Yes, how could I not know? Sect Master Ning, it's just that I can't let that ferocious beast get away with it, she..."
Ning Fengzhi frowned. "Didn't we say before that the ferocious beast is staying with Dean Liu and doesn't have time to..."
"Sect Master Ning, there's another ferocious beast."
"Forget it, I've decided. I'll inform the Spirit Hall about this. It just so happens that Bibi Dong is here, so let them have a headache!"
Yu Yuanzhen sneered and made his decision.
Ning Fengzhi rubbed his temples. Yu Yuanzhen's idea was certainly good for himself, letting the Spirit Hall and the ferocious beasts fight each other while he reaped the benefits.
The problem was, he was friends with Dan Heng.
Ning Fengzhi sighed inwardly. Things had come to this point, and he couldn't persuade him anymore.
"Then... Clan Leader Yu, remember one thing: don't expose yourself. If a real fight breaks out, both sides could bring disaster to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
Ning Fengzhi said seriously.
Yu Yuanzhen hummed in agreement, stood up, and took his leave.
...
On the other side, Dan Heng came out of the Tiandou Grand Library, carrying three books, all of them rare editions.
Named after Tiandou, which was the name of a kingdom, not a city, its collection of books was clearly vast.
He had discovered many books he hadn't seen before.
So he first selected three medical books that seemed somewhat similar to Poison Douluo's condition.
He was about to return to the Blue Tyrant Academy.
On the bustling street, he estimated the time. If he went back now, he could still stay for a quarter of an hour or so, and then have dinner with Gu Yue Na.
At this moment, an old woman suddenly appeared in front of him and grabbed Dan Heng's arm.
She looked at the three books Dan Heng was holding and said anxiously, "Are you a doctor?"
Dan Heng shook his head. "I am not."
"How can you not be! You're holding medical books! Don't waste time, saving lives is crucial!"
Without further explanation, the old woman pulled Dan Heng into the nearby hotel.
Soon, they climbed the stairs "thump thump thump" and arrived at the door of a room on the third floor.
"Doctor, please save my granddaughter!"
The old woman said anxiously, pushing Dan Heng inside.
Dan Heng didn't resist her strength and quickly entered. There was only a bed in the room, with curtains around it.
A soft moan came from behind the curtains.
The room was also filled with a fragrance, like a gentle hand that could draw out the desires from the bottom of one's heart.
"..." Dan Heng took a slight sniff and immediately recognized the function of the fragrance... aphrodisiac!
He immediately stepped forward, extinguished the burning incense, and then opened the window to ventilate the room.
"Husband... I'm so hot..."
A beautiful female voice sounded from the bed.
The corner of Dan Heng's mouth twitched slightly. Being brought up here so suddenly was indeed not that simple.
"Miss, I am not your husband. You have been drugged with an aphrodisiac. I will go find your husband for you."
Saying this, Dan Heng was about to leave.
He was now filled with helplessness towards the person who was secretly playing a "prank" on him.
Why did they insist on him being seduced by beauty?
The women from a few days ago, and now it was even more extreme, actually resorting to this...
Suddenly, a hand pulled open the curtains on the bed, revealing a delicate woman inside, covered only by a thin quilt, shielding her chest.
Her pink cheeks were flushed with desire as she looked at Dan Heng with longing eyes.
"I don't care if you are my husband or not. I just want you to be with me now. I won't ask you to take responsibility, okay?"
The woman said softly.
"Were those women from a few days ago your arrangement?" Dan Heng frowned, feeling somewhat disgusted.
The woman nodded. "I just wanted to test you, to see if you really don't get close to women. But I can't wait anymore..."
The woman said shyly and softly, "Since you know I like you, Mr. Dan Heng, the spring night is short. After today, I won't mention it to anyone, nor will I pester you again."
Dan Heng sighed and slowly walked towards the bed.
...
In the shadows of the room, Bibi Dong, who had been observing this scene, revealed a triumphant smile, the corners of her mouth involuntarily turning upwards.
"Indeed, there are no good men in this world!"
"If that woman knew that her husband also cheats, let's see if she can still be so proud?!"
Bibi Dong sneered inwardly, believing she had seen through the true nature of men.
(End of this chapter)