Wei Xiaofeng gasped sharply, "Hiss... what just happened? How did all of Teacher Wu's attacks just vanish?"
Wang Jinxi narrowed his eyes and spoke, "Teacher Xu must have made a move! But with our limited vision, we can't make out exactly what happened!"
Gu Yue, who was beside him, shared her observation, "Teacher Xu indeed emitted a soul power fluctuation, but she didn't release her Martial Soul or any soul skills. As for how those sword filaments disappeared, we have absolutely no clue!"
Zhang Yangzi smacked his lips, "This is eerie! Teacher Xu effortlessly neutralized Teacher Wu's offensive without even releasing her Martial Soul. If she were to release it, just how strong would she be?"
Once this was said, they all felt a surge of pride...
So what if your Class 5's teacher is the strongest in the academy, Wu Changkong? Our Class 1's Teacher Xu is facing him and can't even be bothered to release her Martial Soul!
Seeing this, Xie Xie gritted his teeth and said, "What's there to be smug about! Teacher Wu only used his first soul skill! Maybe he wasn't even serious! Am I right, Tang Wulin?"
After speaking, he turned his head to look at Tang Wulin...
However, the latter didn't respond to him but showed a disheartened expression...
He didn't want Xu Sheng to lose, nor did he want Wu Changkong to lose. If they could end in a draw, that would be even better!
Seeing this expression, Xie Xie suspiciously said, "Tang Wulin, you wouldn't have switched sides, would you? Don't forget that Teacher Wu is our Class 5's head teacher!"
Tang Wulin rolled his eyes and helplessly explained, "Xie Xie, how is this considered switching sides? Teacher Wu is the teacher I respect the most, but Teacher Xu is like a brother to me!"
Hearing this, Xie Xie crossed his arms and mocked, "Tsk! What an ingrate!"
But in his heart, he understood Tang Wulin's predicament. Supporting either side was difficult; it was best just to keep quiet and await the outcome of the duel!
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As for Yu Zhen and Long Hengxu, both of their faces showed a deep concern...
Yu Zhen was the first to speak, "Director Long, did you see clearly how Teacher Xu made her move?"
Even he hadn't managed to see how Xu Sheng had destroyed those sword filaments that had nearly enclosed her...
Long Hengxu gave a bitter smile and shook his head, "If even you don't know, Principal, how would I? But if I'm not mistaken, Teacher Xu has become so strong that she can combat her enemies with soul power alone!"
He had originally thought Xu Sheng was just an abnormally strong Soul Emperor, but it appeared his understanding of her was limited to just the surface!
Yu Zhen took a deep breath and said with emotion, "Indeed, it seems that in this duel, Teacher Wu is more likely on the losing side!"
However, that was fine. To him, Wu Changkong had always been the bigger headache compared to Xu Sheng!
Back on the fighting stage, although Wu Changkong's strike hadn't succeeded, he showed no signs of conceding defeat and charged towards Xu Sheng once again with his Frost Sword...
Yet, the reality was harsh; no matter how he attacked, he was always kept at a safe distance by Xu Sheng, resulting in his attacks missing every time!
But through such an intense assault, Xu Sheng had caught a lapse and, with a formidable elbow strike, precisely hit Wu Changkong's arm, making him stagger back several steps with turbulent Qi and blood...
After shaking his arm to relieve the numbness, Wu Changkong stared intently at Xu Sheng in the distance and clenched his teeth, "Is this guy a mouse? He's so slippery at dodging!"
He had to get serious; otherwise, he couldn't even touch the hem of her clothes!
With this in mind, the third soul ring at his feet lit up without hesitation...
Third soul skill, Frost Slash!
One could faintly see that after releasing this martial technique, the body of the Frost Sword continually condensed bone-chilling frost, especially the trembling edge that seemed capable of severing everything!
Opposite him, Xu Sheng showed not the slightest fear. In fact, a smile tugged at the corners of his mouth as he said, "Furious because you're embarrassed? Very well!"
After a brief pause, he continued, "First Martial Spirit, Netherworld Ghostvine!"
As his words fell, dense grey-black ghost vines began to grow from the spot where Xu Sheng stood, swiftly enveloping everything…
If one were to look closely, they would see that these ghost vines were as thick as ancient trees that had lived for tens of thousands of years, each one looking incredibly sturdy!
Atop the roots of these ghost vines, there also spread scorching white flames, flickering as they burned…
But it was not over yet, six soul rings, mixed with jet black and blood-red halos, began to rise slowly...
Black! Black! Black! Black! Red! Red!
In an instant, the oppressive aura from Xu Sheng exploded out, sweeping over everything around in a matter of seconds...
Even the entire space began to tremble crazily under this terrifying pressure...
Watching the six soul rings with a strong sense of oppression suddenly emerge from beneath Xu Sheng's feet, Wu Changkong's pupils shrank sharply, and his body couldn't help but tremble involuntarily...
He exclaimed in his mind, "How is this possible? The first soul ring is a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring! And... there are two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Rings!!"
If a Title Douluo possessed hundred-thousand-year soul rings, it might be barely explainable, but this person in front of him was just a Soul Emperor!
Where did he get the strength to hunt hundred-thousand-year soul beasts??
At this moment, Wu Changkong finally understood why Xu Sheng hadn't released his Martial Soul before!
Once released, just the pressure alone was enough to greatly weaken his own strength- what could he use to fight against his opponent?
Seeing Wu Changkong forcefully resist the pressure and not kneel on the ground, a look of surprise flashed in Xu Sheng's dark eyes...
He thought to himself, "He actually withstood the pressure? Then, I might as well add a little more..."
With that thought, he released his Killing God Domain once again...
"Buzz~~~~"
Another wave of tangible blood-red murderous intent erupted, turning everything into a bloody inferno...
Feeling the pressure increase, Wu Changkong felt a burning sensation in his chest, and with a "Pfft!", he spat out a mouthful of blood...
He was forced to half-kneel on the ground, using all his strength to prevent himself from collapsing completely...
On the other side, the class directors who were watching the battle, even though they were some distance away from Xu Sheng, still found their hearts racing...
One of the teachers' eyes widened, and he exclaimed with his mouth agape, "My God! Teacher Xu is actually a Soul Emperor, with four Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Rings and two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Rings!"
Another teacher rubbed his eyes, unwilling to believe what he was seeing was real!
Muttering frantically in his mind, he thought, "This absolutely... absolutely has to be an illusion! Yes, an illusion."
Kong Hanwen moistened his dry lips, took a deep breath, and shook his head, saying, "Even the lowest soul ring is ten thousand years old. Teacher Xu's strength and talent can no longer be described simply as 'genius'!!"
Although he had lost a year's worth of his salary on a bet, witnessing this scene with his own eyes was worth it!!
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