Chapter 176: Chapter 176: Shui Bing’er’s Astonishing Talent
"You…"
Mu Chen touched his cheek, looking at Huo Wu. "Have you finally come to terms with your own feelings?"
Huo Wu nodded, boldly meeting Mu Chen's gaze.
Unlike other girls, Huo Wu was decisive in her affections and never held back.
"But how are you going to explain this to Xiao Wu?" Huo Wu asked with some concern.
"Don't worry. Xiao Wu won't mind," Mu Chen replied with a calm smile.
"Really?" Huo Wu asked.
"Of course. Xiao Wu and I have an agreement: my first time belongs to her, and I must not flirt with just any girl." Mu Chen responded.
"Any girl? Does that include me?" Huo Wu asked, a hint of worry in her tone.
Mu Chen gently lifted Huo Wu's chin with his finger.
"You're from a distinguished family, and your father is the head of Blazing Fire Academy. Do you think you fall into that category?" Mu Chen asked with a smile.
Huo Wu, blushing deeply, looked at Mu Chen. Her eyes met his, and without hesitation, she leaned in for another kiss.
They enjoyed a sweet moment together before Huo Wu released him, her face still flushed but without any hint of shyness.
"Let's head back," Huo Wu said, linking her arm with Mu Chen's.
Mu Chen nodded.
Huo Wu glanced around, thinking of Xiao Wu. After looking around to ensure no one was nearby, her fiery brows furrowed.
"What's wrong?" Mu Chen asked with concern.
"It's strange. I heard you had attracted quite a few girls. Why hasn't any of them shown up?" Huo Wu asked bluntly.
"Trust is essential. But you, snooping for information about me, hmm? Tell me, what did you find out?" Mu Chen asked with a lighthearted smile.
"Just… a little bit," Huo Wu replied.
"Only a little bit?" Mu Chen prodded.
"Maybe a bit more than that," Huo Wu admitted.
"Just a bit more?" Mu Chen seized the chance to tease her further.
…
They walked together, laughing and chatting, heading back to the Royal Hunting Grounds. When they reached the entrance, they had to part ways, as Shrek Academy and Blazing Fire Academy were in different locations.
"Go on. Don't keep your brother and the others waiting too long," Mu Chen said.
"Alright. Can I come to see you sometime?" Huo Wu asked, a bit reluctant.
"Of course. You're welcome anytime. Here, as a Fire-type Spirit Master, I think this technique will suit you." Mu Chen placed a finger on her forehead.
A beam of light passed from his finger into Huo Wu's brow, and she felt a rush of knowledge as numbers glowed in her mind.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
Huo Wu's expression brightened, whispering the technique's name in awe.
…
Half a month later
For Shrek Academy, the past two weeks had been rather dull.
Every academy that faced Shrek Academy immediately forfeited upon hearing their name. Following Blazing Fire Academy and Divine Wind Academy, no other academy dared challenge them.
As a result, Mu Chen's Shrek Academy won the championship of this qualifying round.
During these weeks, Mu Chen and the Shrek Seven Devils weren't idle. They trained diligently, either coaching others or immersing themselves in cultivation. Tomorrow, all qualifying academies would head to Spirit City for the final match.
Eight Extremes Collapse
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Shui Yue'er threw a punch, releasing three bursts of hidden energy at once. A massive boulder shattered into countless pieces under her strike.
"Yue'er, well done."
Mu Chen praised her, "After half a month of intense training, you've reached the level of Triple Burst with the Eight Extremes Collapse. Alright, Bing'er, it's your turn."
With her long blue hair and elegant features, Shui Bing'er stepped gracefully to another boulder.
Eight Extremes Collapse
Shui Bing'er raised her hand, and the temperature around her plummeted. Her delicate fist struck the boulder.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
With four bursts of hidden energy, the enormous boulder was first frozen by an intense chill, then shattered into white dust under the force of her Eight Extremes Collapse.
Mu Chen nodded in approval. "Bing'er, excellent work. In just two weeks, you've mastered the Quadruple Burst and even managed to infuse the Eight Extremes Collapse with your ice attribute."
Mu Chen looked at Shui Bing'er, nodding slightly. He couldn't help but admit that her talent was extraordinary.
"Jiangzhu, your turn."
Mu Chen continued.
Jiangzhu, with her balanced physique and gentle face, hesitated, her gaze flickering.
"What's wrong? Is something troubling you?" Mu Chen asked with concern.
"No… no problem."
Unable to meet his gaze, Jiangzhu lowered her head, as if she were a child who had done something wrong. She approached a nearby rock, stood still for a moment, then raised her hand and struck.
Eight Extremes Collapse
Boom! Boom!
Her punch triggered two bursts of hidden energy, shattering the rock, but only two impacts sounded.
"Jiangzhu."
Mu Chen frowned, a bit disappointed as he looked at her.
Jiangzhu had begun training with the Eight Extremes Collapse earlier than Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er and had even bathed with Mu Chen in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. With the physical fortification from the Fiery Apricot and Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, she should have reached at least Shui Yue'er's level if not Shui Bing'er's.
Yet the reality was that Jiangzhu hadn't even matched Shui Yue'er.
"I…" Jiangzhu's head lowered further, her hands gripping her skirt nervously.
"Yue'er, Bing'er, congratulations on graduating today. Jiangzhu, stay behind. I need to speak with you," Mu Chen instructed.
"Good night, Sect Master."
"Thank you, Sect Master, for all your training. Good night."
Shui Yue'er and Shui Bing'er bowed to Mu Chen, then left the area.
"Ah!"
Mu Chen suddenly exclaimed.
"What's wrong, Brother?"
Xiao Wu asked, looking at Mu Chen with concern. Mu Chen seemed strange, his hands covering his backside.
"Ah!"
After a moment, Mu Chen's face flushed as that familiar tingly sensation returned.
Uh!
Mu Chen froze. He was certain someone had used the Thousand-Year Kill technique on him. But there was no one behind him.
Glancing between Xiao Wu and Jiangzhu, Mu Chen asked, "Alright, who's responsible? Fess up!"
Boom
As he spoke, that tingly sensation returned once more.
"Xiao Wu, was it you?" Mu Chen looked at her.
"Brother, what are you talking about?" Xiao Wu looked at him, puzzled.
"Jiangzhu, was it you?" Mu Chen turned to her.
"Boss Mu, what are you talking about?" Jiangzhu looked at him, panicked, as if hiding something.
Boom
The tingly feeling struck again.
"Yue'er, Bing'er, stop right there!"
Mu Chen moved in a flash, appearing in front of Shui Yue'er and Shui Bing'er. "Was it you two?"
"Sect Master, what do you mean?" Shui Yue'er looked at him in confusion.
But her sister, Shui Bing'er, couldn't hold back. With a smirk, she raised her slender finger and pointed forward.
Boom
Mu Chen froze as the familiar tingly sensation from the Thousand-Year Kill hit him yet again.
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