Chapter 155.

"Zhuqing, you're incredible!" Ning Rongrong praised, "I didn't even offer you support, and you managed to secure a victory!"

"…luck." Zhu Zhuqing smiled, a rare sight that, deep down, she knew was influenced by the victory.

This smile immediately captivated many students—Zhu Zhuqing had never been seen smiling before!

"I concede, but Wang Feng must come out." Luo Shi declared solemnly.

At this moment, Silk Rong stepped forward and stood silently, her prominent facial scar still catching attention. The aura of her martial soul emerged, and the five soul rings gradually illuminated, she was a Soul King. However, it seemed she was younger than thirty.

The surrounding students were astonished. 

"You guys!" Zhu Zhuqing frowned. The strength of this woman was very strong.

Wang Feng stepped forward and greeted, "I am Wang Feng. Why are you looking for me?"

"Wang Feng!" Ning Rongrong waved at Wang Feng, wearing a mischievous expression. "These people are from the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy. They've come to trouble you!"

As Wang Feng emerged from the crowd, many students grew curious. While Zhu Zhuqing's identity was well-known and powerful in the academy, Wang Feng and Tang San had been apprehended by Dugu Bo just six months ago upon entering the academy. Consequently, they knew very little about them, perhaps not even aware of their names.

"Are you Wang Feng?" Luo Shi observed the approaching boy, secretly acknowledging his somewhat handsome appearance. No wonder he caught the attention of such a beautiful young lady.

"I am."

Wang Feng glanced at Silk Rong, but noticed that she seemed unaware of him and didn't meet his gaze.

"Are you here to fight with me?" Wang Feng inquired, directing his attention to the masked man, likely discerning him as the actual headmaster.

"No..." Luo Shi began to explain, "We are just here to express gratitude..."

However, the masked man interjected with a cold tone, "No, we are here to fight with you. Silk Rong, Luo Shi, both of you will challenge him."

Luo Shi was taken aback by this abrupt declaration. He understood that their true intent wasn't to engage in combat with Wang Feng. More accurately, they had come to thank this individual named Wang Feng.

However, he couldn't comprehend why His Highness would make such a decision.

"Hey! This is too unfair!" Ning Rongrong protested indignantly. "Two against one, and in Shrek Academy!"

Other students also expressed surprise. Wasn't it supposed to be one-on-one or two-on-two? Combining a control-type with an assault-type soul master to challenge a single opponent?

In response, Tang San stepped forward, his tone cold, "Two against two, we can face you!"

Ma Hongjun chimed in with a grin, "Exactly! Isn't it a bit unfair for Shrek Academy?"

However, the masked man smiled slightly at Wang Feng, throwing a challenge, "Why, do you lack the courage?"

Wang Feng returned the smile, replying, "Sure, bring it on."

Following that, Wang Feng gestured to Tang San and the others, casting a reassuring glance at Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing.

Approaching the center of the square, Wang Feng took a deep breath and declared, 

"Ten seconds, that is all I'm going to take to defeat you both."

At this juncture, Luo Shi, who had returned to the arena, furrowed his brows. His injuries had healed, and the consumption of his soul power during the recent encounter had been minimal.

Silk Rong stood quietly behind him.

"What do you mean, boy?" Luo Shi asked, a solemn tone in his voice.

"I said, you will lose in ten seconds," Wang Feng replied with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Luo Shi became infuriated, thinking that this kid was a little too arrogant. Just because he can withstand two moves of Poison Douluo, he thins he is invincible? Two against one, and still saying he will defeat them both in ten seconds?

Who did he think he was underestimating?

"The captain is shameless as ever!" Ma Hongjun exclaimed. "A 43rd rank Soul Ancestor of power attack system, and a control system Soul King of over 50 levels. And he still says he can defeat them in ten seconds?"

"It might not be impossible." Tang San spoke after a moment of silence, his voice low.

This revelation left the others in surprise after remembering Wang Feng's strength and him defeating all seven of them combined, they shrugged.

"Third brother, Grandmaster mentioned that your strength has greatly improved in the past six months. Wang Feng is also at level 39 now. How strong are both of you?" Ning Rongrong inquired with concern.

"You can see for yourself." Tang San replied with a smile, withholding further details.

Zhu Zhuqing didn't press for information, her attention was fixed on the square.

"That girl's martial soul is Iron Wood. That is an excellent control type martial soul?" Xiao Wu expressed surprise.

The durability of Iron Wood, compared to Blue Silver Grass, resembled a solid stick versus flexible noodles. There was a significant disparity, making Iron Wood a relatively rare control-system martial soul.

At that moment, Luo Shi activated his martial soul, radiating an even more majestic aura than before. Evidently, he had held back a bit in the previous encounter, not wanting to cause real harm. The Silk Rong behind him spread out Iron Wood thorns, covering the area.

"That Iron Wood is also poisonous, and quite potent. It's not inferior to my Blue Silver Grass, and its durability surpasses mine by far," Tang San observed. The Iron Wood, as thick as a hand, was bundled together, forming a more menacing configuration with spiked cones, emitting a chilling green glow.

The Soul King's martial soul was naturally more formidable than Tang San's, additionally boasting two more soul rings.

"If it were me and the captain fighting together, this Iron Wood would be useless," Ma Hongjun sighed, adding, "My flame specializes in neutralizing controlling soul masters of the plant system."

Tang San smiled, correcting, "Fatty, that's not entirely accurate. There's an 'iron' in Iron Wood grass. It's not that simple. The reason it's considered a rare martial soul is because Iron Wood grass becomes immune to fire in its later stages. Typically, at level 51, after obtaining the fifth soul ring, Iron Wood grass behaves like stainless steel. Fire becomes ineffective unless your soul power level surpasses hers, and the flame's intensity is extremely high, which might then cause damage."

Ma Hongjun was left speechless.

"The strength of this control system soul master is much greater than mine. Without using hidden weapons, even with my Eight Spider Lances, I wouldn't be her opponent," Tang San pondered and continued, "Against a strength or agility type Soul King, I might still have a chance. But in a control system match, it's challenging. In a 1v1, control systems are considered the strongest below level 70. The opponent's soul ring soul power is even more potent than the martial soul itself. The durability of Iron Wood grass is beyond my current capabilities to resist."

At this moment, Wang Feng made his move. Without activating his martial soul, he simply used the second tier of his strength, deactivating Black Thorns Armor. A hurricane seemed to sweep through, leaving everyone struggling to comprehend what they had just witnessed. Wang Feng swiftly passed through Luo Shi and targeted Silk Rong.

Wang Feng knew Silk Rong's strength very well. Facing a control department alone was not something anyone desired. However, Wang Feng, against the control system, made no attempt to evade.

Silk Rong, experienced and composed, was surprised by Wang Feng's speed but didn't panic. As Wang Feng rushed towards her, the thorns formed by the Iron Wood grass on the ground enclosed her and Wang Feng, creating a cage. The hand-sized Iron Wood grass entwined and formed a bundle, creating a steel chain-like momentum within the cage. For any soul master of the agility attack system, fighting back under this level of control would nearly be impossible.

However, in the next moment, only fragments of light emanated from the cage. Almost instantly, the Iron Wood grass cage was shattered open!

Wang Feng emerged from inside, leaving everyone bewildered. How did he break the cage without using his martial soul? His hands weren't even sharp, so smashing, not scratching, should have been the result. Yet, the chains were still intact!

Three seconds had passed at this point. Dense Iron Wood vines, lay before Silk Rong. It wasn't easy to navigate through this labyrinth of it.

Wang Feng nodded slightly, acknowledging Silk Rong's increased strength. He had fought six years ago in the Soul Hunting Forest against Silk Rong, Ling Ren, and Lao Hei (Old Black). He had a clear understanding of her intelligence and calmness.

"But it's a pity." Wang Feng thought, raising his palm, a smile forming at the corner of his mouth.

His palm, Wang Feng's five fingers were covered with a dense layer of Armored Black thorns. While someone looking from the back couldn't see anything, Silk Rong, facing him, witnessed Wang Feng's palm adorned with an extremely peculiar sight.

Over the past six months, Wang Feng's control of Armored Black Thorns had reached 5,000, with hundreds more growing every month. The combination of the Red Lotus Karmic Fire refining of the body and the clear spirit had significantly increased the number and accuracy of his control. Five thousand thorns were enough to form a typical weapon, and with the Black Thorns Armor's change during body tempering, the Armored Black Thorns became even more formidable.

As he attached the Armored Black Thorns to his hand and lightly swiped, it remained unburned by the flames, akin to Iron Wood grass. Instantly, the thorns cut through the Iron Wood grass like threads, displaying their terrifying effectiveness and sharpness. This Armored Black Thorns, in a sense, resembled a collection of hidden weapons. If controlled adeptly by Wang Feng, it could be sent out from various angles, proving especially effective in close combat and middle range combat.

What set it apart was its flexibility and adaptability compared to Tang San's hidden weapons. The most crucial aspect was its growth.

Wang Feng's palm effortlessly swept through the Iron Wood vines formed, leaving everyone dumbfounded.

"Brother San... is this a divine tool?" Xiao Wu couldn't help but comment. "It's so sharp. The toughness of that Iron Wood grass is much stronger than your Blue Silver Grass!"

While shattering it with a punch would be understandable, cutting through it like this surprised Xiao Wu, as Feng'ge was already very powerful.

But witnessing Wang Feng effortlessly and swiftly maneuvering through the intricate network of Iron Wood grass, it appeared incredibly astonishing.

"You lose."

Executing this technique at an extraordinary speed, Wang Feng almost instantly closed the gap between them, as a thorn from his fingertips gently touched Silk Rong's neck.

Silk Rong nodded faintly without uttering much.

Five seconds.

This entire sequence unfolded within a mere five seconds.

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