Sword Douluo's expression shifted slightly, and nine soul rings appeared around him: yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black!
The second yellow soul ring shone brightly, enveloping Sword Douluo in powerful sword qi, forming a Sword Protection Shield. This was his Second Soul Skill, the Spirit Sword Guardian.
Bang!
The hammer struck the sword qi shield, then fell back into the hands of the person on the ground.
Sword Douluo knew the opponent wasn't malicious; this strike didn't use much strength.
Sword Douluo descended with his sword, looking at the approaching individual, cloaked in a black robe that hid his appearance.
Sword Douluo calmly spoke: "I wonder who from the Vast Heaven Sect would suddenly attack me?"
As the man approached step by step, nine soul rings descended from his head.
Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, red!
Seeing the last soul ring, Sword Douluo's eyes showed surprise, another Titled Douluo, and the ninth soul ring was a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring!
Based on his figure, the opponent seemed to be in his forties, suddenly, Sword Douluo's heart trembled, thinking of someone.
"Tang Hao?" Sword Douluo gasped.
Tang Hao straightforwardly said: "If you want to test those children's abilities, then first have a match with me."
Sword Douluo frowned, aware of Tang Hao's terrifying nature, but he wasn't intimidated.
"Give me a reason?" Sword Douluo responded calmly.
"As elders, we shouldn't bully the kids. You can spar with me." Tang Hao swung his right hand, the Vast Heaven Hammer roared, filled with power, and calmly said: "The Seven Kills Sword is the strongest attack Artifact Martial Soul, within the same level its attack power ranks first, but in terms of explosiveness, no Artifact Martial Soul can compare to the Vast Heaven Hammer."
Tang Hao's words made Sword Douluo's brows furrow slightly, as Tang Hao said, it was indeed so.
Sword Douluo's soul rings dissipated, suppressing his soul power, and asked: "Among those children, who do you have a connection with?"
Tang Hao's soul rings also retracted: "You just need to know that those kids don't have worse aptitude than me."
Upon hearing this, Sword Douluo was shocked, Tang Hao's aptitude was undeniable, the youngest Titled Douluo on the continent, so Rongrong's classmates had such potential?
"If Vast Heaven Douluo says so, I'll believe it. But I still need to visit Shrek Academy, I won't harm them; since I'm here, I should meet my 'granddaughter'."
Though not related by blood, Sword Douluo treated Ning Rongrong like his own granddaughter, doting on her deeply.
Tang Hao said nothing and turned to leave.
Sword Douluo sighed lightly: "Gone for so long, unexpected to meet here."
Sword Douluo flew with his sword towards Shrek, with no intention left to test Ye Yu and the others' skills.
At this time, the full moon hung high, Shrek Academy was very quiet.
Suddenly, Zhao Wuji and Flande's expressions changed, sensing a powerful aura of killing intent.
The two leapt out, looking at the sky.
The visitor, dressed in white, soared with a sword, expression indifferent, hands clasped behind, standing quietly in the air, giving an air of absolute dominance.
Flande and Zhao Wuji exchanged glances, both thinking of someone, their Martial Soul was a sword, then the opponent was…
"Grandpa Jian!"
At this moment, Ning Rongrong, sensing the familiar presence, walked out of her room excitedly upon seeing the visitor.
Seeing Ning Rongrong, Sword Douluo's thin expression softened, landing gracefully and warmly smiling: "Rongrong, you little rogue, leaving the sect without a word and coming here. Grandpa Gu and I have been worried."
Ning Rongrong replied: "If I had told you, I wouldn't be here now. Grandpa Jian, no need to worry, I'm doing well here, made a few friends. In the sect, everyone treats me with such respect, I don't have any real friends."
"Is that so? Well, as long as you're happy." Sword Douluo replied with deep affection.
Flande and Zhao Wuji stepped forward with respectful greetings.
"Flande at your service, Sword Douluo."
"Junior Zhao Wuji, greets Sword Douluo."
Sword Douluo glanced at Flande, showing displeasure.
"I heard from sect spies that you claimed our Rongrong was the worst among your students this term?"
Feeling Sword Douluo's displeasure, his gaze incredibly sharp, yet Flande didn't hide, responding candidly: "I did say that."
"Hmph!" Sword Douluo showed anger, indifferently said: "I shall see how outstanding the other students are."
Ning Rongrong hurriedly protested: "Grandpa Jian, please, they're indeed better than me, and they're my friends, you can't harm them!"
Sword Douluo quickly softened his expression towards Ning Rongrong, kindly said: "Rest assured, I won't harm them, my age and strength, I wouldn't attack children over ten. Grandpa Jian won't bully the young."
At this point, Zhao Wuji showed hesitation.
"That's good." Ning Rongrong felt relieved.
Meanwhile, Ye Yu and others came out from their rooms, Xiao Wu did not come out, seemingly leaving earlier, Ye Yu knew why.
Sword Douluo observed Ye Yu and seven others.
"Just these students?" Sword Douluo was surprised.
Flande nodded: "Yes, rather select quality over quantity."
Sword Douluo sighed lightly: "Not bad."
Flande's comment gave Sword Douluo a good impression of Shrek.
Sword Douluo looked at Ye Yu and the others, said: "I won't test your skills; just tell me your ages and reveal your soul rings. I want to see if our Rongrong is really the worst or was she bullied?"
Flande expressed some concern, given the opponent was a Titled Douluo, Seven Treasure Glaze Sect, knowing Ye Yu and the others' aptitude...
Sword Douluo could see what Flande was contemplating: "Rest assured, even if they're extraordinary, I have no intention of poaching, I wouldn't do such a thing."
Flande nodded: "Alright, kids, let Sword Douluo take a look."
Dai Mubai nodded first, releasing his Martial Soul, Evil-eyed White Tiger roared, three soul rings appeared, yellow, yellow, purple.
"I'm fifteen years old, thirty-seventh level!"
This made Sword Douluo marvel, Martial Soul Evil-eyed White Tiger, fifteen years old, thirty-seventh level, indeed a top talent.
Subsequently, Oscar, Ma Hongjun, Zhu Zhuqing, Tang San released their Martial Souls and soul rings in succession.
Sword Douluo was even more astounded, a twelve-year-old food type boy already at thirty-first level, and another Martial Soul Blue Silver Grass, not yet twelve, already at thirty-second level. Such aptitude, he had never seen.
The aptitude of the others was also not less than Ning Rongrong.
After the surprise, Sword Douluo's gaze rested on Ye Yu, as only he hadn't released his Martial Soul and soul rings.
Ye Yu asked: "Should I release mine as well?"
Sword Douluo nodded: "Of course, I admit the others are indeed impressive, but to prove if Rongrong's the worst, you need to show me as well."
"Alright."
Ye Yu nodded, sighing helplessly: "Seems I can't keep a low profile this time."
The next second, as Ye Yu released his Martial Soul, as a Titled Douluo, Sword Douluo was suddenly stunned!