On the road to the fourth examination, Dai Mubai first introduced himself, then roughly explained the situation of Shrek Academy to Tang Sui and the others. Especially upon hearing that the graduation requirement for Shrek Academy was to reach level 40 Soul Elder before the age of 20, even Ning Rongrong, who was not surprised by the fact that there were more teachers than students, showed a look of surprise.
"We're here."
Dai Mubai stopped and led Tang Sui and the others to an open space.
This open space was much smaller than before, only about two hundred square meters. It was surrounded by wooden houses built by villagers, but it hadn't been inhabited for some time, which was why the academy had utilized it for admissions.
A middle-aged man in his fifties was drowsing on a lounge chair.
"Teacher Zhao, I've brought people for the fourth examination."
Dai Mubai raised his voice slightly. The middle-aged man on the lounge chair opened his hazy eyes and casually glanced over.
Hmm?
"Hoo, we have candidates for the fourth examination this year, and five of them at that?" Zhao Wuji raised an eyebrow upon seeing the five people, appraising them with great interest.
Speaking of which, Dai Mubai also smiled, "Teacher Zhao, there are more than just five this time, and they've all been exempted from the second and third examinations."
"Oh?" Zhao Wuji's eyes lit up, and he became energized, standing up from the lounge chair. His arms, clad in two pieces of armor, were as broad and thick as city walls, and his robust muscles strained the armor. Even without hostility, the powerful aura he exuded created a strong sense of pressure, making it impossible for anyone to underestimate him.
"All five are over level 25? Not bad, not bad. It seems there are quite a few little monsters this year." Zhao Wuji appraised the five little ones and nodded with satisfaction. "My name is Zhao Wuji, and I am the examiner for the fourth trial. The content of your fourth trial is to hold out under my hands for the time it takes an incense stick to burn. If any one of you defeats me, or lasts for the duration of an incense stick, you will pass."
Wait!
The smile on Dai Mubai's face froze. "Teacher Zhao, you personally fighting them, isn't that against the rules?"
"Rules?" Zhao Wuji cracked his knuckles, the joints making crisp popping sounds. "The dean is not here, and in the academy, I have the final say!"
"But..."
"Alright, no need to say more. You have the time it takes for an incense stick to burn to get to know each other and discuss. The examination begins after one incense stick." Zhao Wuji's gaze swept past Dai Mubai, then landed on Tang San and the others. His gaze lingered for a moment on the petite Tang Sui, and his tone remained unchanged. "If any one of you can hold out until the end, you will all pass."
"However, this final trial of mine is not so easy to pass." Zhao Wuji looked at them, the curve of his lips carrying a hint of deep meaning, like a top predator toying with its weak prey. This made Tang Sui frown deeply.
"Mubai, during this incense stick's burning time, explain my strengths and characteristics in detail to them. I hope you understand that you should not try to trick me, and none of you can escape my attack range with speed. None of you are capable of resisting my attacks alone right now." Saying this, Zhao Wuji revealed a confident expression.
Tang San and Xiao Wu, however, looked towards Tang Sui first.
Tang Sui listened calmly to Zhao Wuji's lecture, as if she didn't see their gazes.
What does trickery have to do with my spirit abilities?
As a support mage, she would naturally choose to fully cooperate with her teammates.
She refused to be cannon fodder and stand out alone.
That would only lead to a faster demise.
— — — Author's Notes — — —
Sui Sui: La la la, not listening, not listening, like a turtle chanting sutras ╭(╯^╰)╮