"Is this Bai Mu's second Spirit Ability?"
"So strange… no—unique. Extremely unique!"
"I never imagined he'd choose this kind of Spirit Ability for his second spirit ring."
…
Outside the arena, Tang San and the others wore different expressions.
Who would have thought that a so-called attack-type Battle Spirit Elder would choose healing and functional Spirit Abilities instead?
"His third Spirit Ability won't be an auxiliary one too, will it?"
Ning Rongrong couldn't help asking.
She seriously suspected that Bai Mu would somehow obtain enhancement-type Spirit Abilities in the future.
And if that happened… would the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda still be attractive to him?
If not, how was she supposed to recruit him into the sect?
"Hard to say…"
Tang San shook his head with a sigh.
"Bai Mu is the kind of person who always gives you unexpected surprises."
What Tang San didn't know was that the biggest "surprise" his so-called good brother had prepared for him was already waiting just ahead.
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In the open space—
"You're really troublesome, kid!"
After his attack missed, Zhao Wuji glanced at Bai Mu with clear frustration.
If this were a real battle, he would've attacked the Spirit Master's main body without hesitation.
But this was only a test.
Being unable to deal with the Spirit for so long and then turning to attack the Spirit Master… that felt inappropriate.
Looks like he really had to get serious.
A thought flashed through Zhao Wuji's mind as he straightened his posture.
"Kid, I admit your Spirit is very strong—but what if I just attack indiscriminately? What would you do then?"
As he spoke, his third and fifth spirit rings lit up at the same time.
Gravity Enhancement and Gravity Squeeze activated together.
A terrifying aura spread across the entire arena as the gravity abruptly increased.
Within it, even the simplest movements became sluggish.
"Teacher, I admit your strength is indeed overwhelming,"
Bai Mu said with a smile.
"But what if I'm not afraid of you at all? What would you do then?"
"What?"
Zhao Wuji froze for a moment—then saw Zygarde, which had been constantly shaking its head during the fight, suddenly stop.
"Awoo—"
Zygarde stood proudly, releasing the aura it had been suppressing all along.
A terrifying draconic might surged forth, shaking the air itself!
"This—!"
Zhao Wuji was horrified.
That aura—forget Spirit Elders or Spirit Ancestors—it had already surpassed a Spirit King, reaching the level of a Spirit Emperor, or even a Spirit Saint!
Bai Mu chuckled.
"You didn't seriously think Zygarde was only that strong, did you?"
This dog was the smartest of all.
You thought it was just shaking its head during the battle—but in reality, it had been secretly stacking Dragon Dance.
Fully stacked.
Speed and attack power increased by six stages—three hundred percent!
"Good kid! So you really had a trump card—then die for me!"
Zhao Wuji immediately made a grasping motion with his massive paw, controlling gravity as it crushed down on Zygarde with full force.
"Extreme Speed!"
Zygarde transformed into a streak of light and shot forward.
Extreme Speed completely ignored the effects of gravity, leaving only an afterimage behind.
Slash!
The afterimage was torn apart by gravity—yet that streak of light slammed into Zhao Wuji's chest at the same time!
Thump!
With a dull impact, Zhao Wuji was forced back half a step.
His expression stiffened. After Lock-On, a massive Gravity Squeeze descended toward Zygarde like an avalanche!
"Substitute, Extreme Speed—retreat!"
Zygarde left a Substitute behind to be crushed while its true body retreated like lightning, instantly pulling back hundreds of meters—completely exiting the arena.
Wherever the Gravity Squeeze passed, village houses collapsed!
Everything within hundreds of meters was reduced to chaos!
"Little Soft—Thousand Arrows Volley, Earth Divine Power!"
Bai Mu formed claw-like hand seals, bringing one hand up and the other down.
"Awoo!"
Zygarde roared as the ground cracked once again, earth energy erupting violently.
Above—countless arrows rained down like a storm.
Below—the ground exploded as divine power surged upward.
Heaven and earth sealed shut, leaving no room to dodge!
"Martial Soul True Body!"
Zhao Wuji's expression changed drastically.
He roared skyward as his seventh spirit ring erupted in blinding light.
Within the black glow, his imposing body expanded rapidly—surpassing five meters in an instant.
Fur burst outward as he fully transformed into a true Vigorous Vajra Bear!
With Immovable King Body active and Gravity Squeeze reinforcing him, Zhao Wuji entered his absolute peak state!
In the next moment—
Within fifty meters of Zhao Wuji—
No—within a hundred meters—
Everything turned into a sea of explosions filled with spirit power, smoke, and destruction!
Boom! Boom! Boom!!!
Successive explosions shook the earth, their echoes resounding through the sky.
Everyone in the village turned to stare at the arena.
"What's going on over there?"
"That's terrifying…"
"Is the assessment really that intense?"
The students still waiting in line were completely stunned, and even the teachers responsible for testing were dumbfounded.
"Is this an enemy attack?"
"That doesn't seem right!"
"What is Zhao Wuji doing?!"
"Old Zhao, you'll scare the little monsters to death messing around like this!"
None of them realized—
The one being "messed around with" was actually Zhao Wuji himself.
---
Inside the arena, the explosions showed no sign of stopping.
"So scary…"
Xiao Wu swallowed hard.
"Can this level of attack really be maintained for so long?"
Ning Rongrong was completely stunned.
"Bai Mu's healing Spirit Ability can restore spirit power… and he can use it on himself."
Tang San stared at Bai Mu, who was radiating continuous healing waves.
Even a ten-thousand-year Spirit Ability probably wouldn't be this effective.
At this moment, Jungle Healing appeared unimaginably powerful in his eyes.
"Kid! Are you ever going to stop?!"
At the center of the explosions, Zhao Wuji finally snapped.
Seeing no signs of Bai Mu's spirit power running out, he completely lost his patience!
His third and fifth spirit rings flared as an overwhelming gravity field spread out.
The ground sank.
The air solidified.
Breathing became difficult—movement was impossible!
Even Zygarde was completely pinned in place!
After tracking and Lock-On, Zhao Wuji—now fully transformed—charged forward, his Mighty Vajra Palm shining brighter than ever.
"Die!"
His eyes were bloodshot.
He no longer cared that destroying an external Spirit would severely injure the Spirit Master as well.
Gravity Enhancement stacked once more, multiplying the power of his strike!
Even if Zygarde created several Substitutes, they would be shattered instantly!
The massive bear descended, its paw slamming straight toward Zygarde's head!
Yet—
There was no fear in either Bai Mu's or Zygarde's eyes.
"Perfect timing!"
Bai Mu shouted as he activated the new move he had learned during this year's hunt—
"Protect!"
"Awoo!"
Zygarde's eyes gleamed coldly as an indestructible energy barrier formed around its body.
"Break!"
Zhao Wuji roared, smashing his palm into the shield!
Boom—!!!
A violent shockwave erupted, transforming into a howling gale that swept in all directions.
Even the ground cracked and collapsed under the impact.
But—
The shield remained completely intact.
"This is impossible!"
Zhao Wuji's pupils shrank violently.
His Dao Heart shook.
A full-power strike from a Spirit Saint…
Failed to break the defense of a Spirit Elder.
This was utterly unreasonable.
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