Chapter 27

**Chapter 27: Zao Wou-Ki's Defeat**

Zao Wou-Ki's plan was sound, but Qi Ling, enhanced by his «Night Demon Howl» was not easily caught.

As Zao Wou-Ki launched his frenzied attacks, Qi Ling maneuvered effortlessly through the gaps, evading every blow with precision.

His movements were so fluid and graceful that it seemed like he was dancing, which only served to infuriate Zao Wou-Ki further.

Despite Zao Wou-Ki's best efforts, his attacks missed Qi Ling and instead left him increasingly exhausted.

When Zao Wou-Ki finally ceased his assault, Qi Ling seized the opportunity to launch another «Blood Demon Hundred Claws»attack. Zao Wou-Ki's soul power had already dropped to a critically low level.

"Damn it, how could I, Zao Wou-Ki, the Immovable King, lose to him?" Zao Wou-Ki growled, his exhaustion making him stumble as he tried to step forward.

As he looked up, Qi Ling's clean, white hand appeared before him, with his index finger pointed in a dramatic gesture.

"Mr. Zhao, let's end this test here," Qi Ling said.

"I'm truly sorry, but I'm doing this to repay my sister."

With that, Qi Ling gently flicked his finger, sending Zao Wou-Ki crashing to the ground.

The flick was accompanied by a powerful shock wave of absorbed soul power from Zao Wou-Ki himself, which exploded like a small bomb.

Caught in the explosion, Zao Wou-Ki was stunned.

His head felt blank, and he fainted on the spot.

"Boom!" Zao Wou-Ki's heavy body fell backward, hitting the ground as the incense on the table finished burning.

Qi Ling stood unscathed, while Zao Wou-Ki lay defeated by a Great Soul Master.

Dai Mubai could hardly believe his eyes.

He never imagined that Qi Ling could defeat Zao Wou-Ki!

"Xiaobai, Xiaobai!" Qi Ling called out to Dai Mubai.

"Ah? Brother Qi, what's wrong?" Dai Mubai responded, snapping out of his stupor.

"Now that this is done, should we consider it passed?" Qi Ling asked with a smile.

Dai Mubai was at a loss for words.

The examiner was on the ground, and Qi Ling was asking if they had passed the test?

After Dai Mubai confirmed, Qi Ling said confidently, "Great! Don't worry, Teacher Zhao's soul sealing technique has been undone.

He should wake up soon after recovering his soul power."

At that moment, Xiao Wu stirred and woke up. Qi Ling rushed over and asked, "Xiao Wu, you're awake.

How do you feel?"

"I'm fine," Xiao Wu replied. "Brother Qi, did we pass the assessment?"

"Don't worry, Xiao Wu,teacher Zhao has been taken down. We passed the test!" Qi Ling said cheerfully.

Xiao Wu was puzzled. She had expected to pass the assessment, but why did her brother have to defeat the examiner?

After a moment, Zao Wou-Ki, rubbing his head, woke up and grumbled, "Damn, you're really something.

You're ruthless!"

"Mr. Zhao, please forgive me.

Facing the Immovable King, I had to give it my all!" Qi Ling responded, praising Zao Wou-Ki.

"I hope Teacher Zhao, we've passed the assessment?" Qi Ling inquired.

Despite his frustration, Zao Wou-Ki had to admit that Qi Ling's talent was extraordinary.

Defeating him with the realm of a Great Soul Master was impressive.

No one he had met matched Qi Ling's abilities, and he was eager to accept such a gifted student.

"Passed, passed!" Zao Wou-Ki said impatiently.

"Mubai, take them back to the dormitory and prepare for class tomorrow morning!"

Zao Wou-Ki, acknowledging his defeat, muttered, "I never thought that I, Zhao Wou-Ki, would face such a setback today."

With a final glance at Qi Ling, he left the room.

Once Zao Wou-Ki was gone, Xiao Wu leaped up and down, hugging Qi Ling.

"Oh! Brother Qi, you were amazing! You actually knocked down that stinky bear!"

"Careful, Xiao Wu.

Don't jump around when you're injured!" Qi Ling admonished, holding her gently.

Xiao Wu grinned mischievously.

"I'm just happy, I won't do it again!"

Dai Mubai then took everyone to Shrek Academy's dormitory.

With five men and three women, Qi Ling had a room to himself.

That night, everyone went to bed early, exhausted from the day's battle with Zao Wou-Ki.

Except for Qi Ling, who, thanks to the Blood Devil Emperor's abilities, felt rejuvenated.

Unable to sleep, he climbed to the roof, lay on some broken tiles, and admired the moon while sipping a glass of fine wine.

Suddenly, the sounds of insects and birds fell silent, as if a powerful presence had arrived, even freezing the moon in the sky.

Sensing this change, Qi Ling sighed.

He was well acquainted with the arrival of this individual.

"Uncle Hao, must you always make such a grand entrance? You've scared all the insects and birds away!" Qi Ling called out casually to the air beside him.

In the blink of an eye, a middle-aged man appeared next to Qi Ling.

His presence was overwhelming, exuding an aura that seemed to crush everything around him.

Despite his imposing aura, he had appeared silently and unobtrusively.

This was Tang Hao, Tang San's father, and the legendary Haotian Douluo a true Titled Douluo!