Chapitre 3421: Chapter 3270

As he was lost in thought, Yu Zhen stepped forward and, with a joyful expression, said, "Teacher Wu, congratulations on your breakthrough to Soul Sage. With this, our East Sea Academy's teaching power has risen to a new level!"

Following behind, Long Hengxu was also generous with his praise, "That's right, that's right. I didn't expect that Teacher Wu would break through to Soul Sage before Teacher Xu. You must have improved your strength considerably, I presume."

Hearing these admiring words, Teacher Wu merely glanced at them casually before rising from the ground and speaking indifferently, "Principal Yu and Director Long, you flatter me."

Although he indeed broke through to Soul Sage before Xu Sheng, he wasn't foolish enough to think he could compare his strength to the latter!

After all, the scene of Xu Sheng effortlessly crushing Soul Kings was still deeply etched in his mind…

Hearing this indifferent reply, both Yu Zhen and Long Hengxu seemed accustomed to it and showed no sign of displeasure on their faces…

Right after, Wu Changkong's gaze shifted toward the smiling Xu Sheng, his expression turning serious, "Teacher Xu, although I know that even as a Soul Sage I'm no match for you, I still want to see just how big this gap really is!"

His personality was one of pride and competitiveness. It could be said that before encountering Xu Sheng, there was practically no one of the same level who could suppress him!!

Hearing these words, Xu Sheng raised an eyebrow, "Oh? Are you challenging me, Teacher Wu?"

He hadn't expected that Wu Changkong, after experiencing a devastating defeat last time, would still propose a duel with him!

This attitude was indeed admirable!

Wu Changkong's eyes narrowed slightly as he stared intently at Xu Sheng and said, "That's right, you can think of it that way!"

Xu Sheng chuckled, "Okay, I accept. But shouldn't you first acquire your seventh soul ring, after all..."

As he spoke, a terrifying pressure suddenly burst forth from his body, and the thick Netherworld Ghostvine emerged out of thin air, enveloping the entire sky...

Then, the soul rings slowly appeared beneath his feet...

Black, black, black, black, red, red, red!!

The immense pressure instantly enveloped the surroundings, including the students of Class Zero and Yu Zhen and the two of them, causing cold sweat to break out on their backs…

Yu Zhen swallowed hard, shocked, "Soul... Sage??? When did Teacher Xu break through? And that last soul ring, it's actually a fearsome hundred-thousand-year one!!"

Long Hengxu took in a sharp breath, "Hiss... truly terrifying! Weren't the soul beasts already extinct at the hands of us soul masters? How did Teacher Xu kill a hundred-thousand-year soul beast?"

Could it be that Teacher Xu has been raising a hundred-thousand-year soul beast himself?

The mere thought was hair-raising!

Feeling Xu Sheng's formidable pressure, Wu Changkong immediately clenched his fists, his gaze firmly fixed on the crimson-glowing hundred-thousand-year soul ring, gritting his teeth, "So it's like this, Teacher Xu... you've already advanced to Soul Sage…"

At the same time, a surge of excitement welled up inside him…

Perhaps, it was time for him too, to acquire a hundred-thousand-year soul ring at the Spirit Pagoda! Despite the hefty price!

And the students of Class Zero, their eyes wide with astonishment, Wei Xiaofeng rubbing his eyes saying, "Hiss... Teacher Wu has only broken through to Soul Sage today. It seems Teacher Xu must have advanced to Soul Sage a long time ago!"

Wang Jinxi nodded, analyzing, "Just now I was thinking that with Teacher Wu's advancement to Soul Sage, maybe he could have some chance of victory. Now it seems, whether it is soul power rank or soul ring configuration, Teacher Xu is superior in every way!"

Xie Xie, with eyes full of excitement, said, "To witness another showdown between Teacher Wu and Teacher Xu before we leave, how thrilling!"

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This is... a plant-based Martial Soul? Hiss... It looks so terrifying! I think I've never seen such a plant!"

"This Xu Sheng really does have some strength, but just by relying on this plant-based Martial Soul, it's impossible to withstand Zuo Shi Senior's attacks!"

"I thought this guy was really strong, but a plant-type Martial Soul, no matter how much you cultivate it, can't compare in attack power to a direct-attack class Martial Soul!"

Feeling the extraordinary might for himself, Zuo Shi, with bright sparks in his muddled eyes, murmured in astonishment, "Just a mere Soul Sage, and yet he exudes such terrifying oppression..."

If he were allowed to grow, he would undoubtedly be no less formidable than me...

As for Shen Yi, she felt her delicate body trembling subconsciously, stammering, "Such... such terrifying pressure, if the opponent were me, there would probably... be no chance of victory!"

This Xu Sheng, just with his oppressive aura, could instill fear in her!!

However, in the next second, what happened caused all those watching Xu Sheng to widen their eyes...

Barely seen, as Xu Sheng willed it, seven soul rings emitting strong pressure slowly rose from beneath his feet...

Black, black, black, black, red, red, red!!

Especially those three scarlet hundred-thousand-year soul rings, they instantly tinted the entire dueling platform with a blood-red hue, even causing the whole space to begin trembling...

One of the students couldn't help but swear, "I... damn!! Is this fake... fake, right???"

Another student took a sharp breath, "Three hundred-thousand-year soul rings, oh my god, this Soul Ring Configuration simply crushes Zuo Shi Senior!!"

"This is too terrifying! Just a Soul Sage, but owning three hundred-thousand-year soul rings, throughout the entire federation, no one else could achieve this!!"

"Now I understand why the academy invited Xu Sheng to be a teacher; if he becomes a Titled Douluo, who on the Continent would be his match?"

And the hearts of the Shrek teachers were filled with ecstasy...

"Hahaha, I'm dumbfounded, Xu Sheng actually has three hundred-thousand-year soul rings!"

"Bringing him to the academy is a tremendous merit for us! But Xu Sheng has really hidden his depth!"

"With this Soul Ring Configuration, even Zuo Shi Senior couldn't justify failing him in the test, could he?"

Ignoring the discussions below, Xu Sheng extended a hand and, with a smile, said to Zuo Shi in front, "Zuo Shi Senior, please enlighten me!"

Taking a deep breath, Zuo Shi spoke in earnest, "I take back what I said earlier, you indeed have the capital to be arrogant! It's fair to say, that within the same rank, no one would be your opponent!"

"But... that doesn't mean you will pass my test!"

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Afterward, with a phrase from Shen Yi, "The duel begins!!"

The duel was then officially underway!!

Zuo Shi's soul power burst forth terrifyingly, and next, his legs pushed off, shooting toward Xu Sheng like a phantom...

Seeing him coming, Xu Sheng just pursed his lips, calm and collected, as he controlled dense Netherworld Ghostvine to coil towards him from every direction...

In an instant, his entire body was bound, a faint pain transmitting from his nerves...

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