NOVEL NEXT Chapter 95: Chapter 95
"Shrek Academy… Its appearance is even more shabby than I imagined!" Tianlin muttered to himself as he stood at the gate of the academy and following the directions provided by a passerby.
Compared to the grandeur of the Tiandou Royal Academy, this place looked like a rundown shack. He couldn't help but wonder 'How did a rich girl like Rongrong manage to endure such conditions?'
"Hey, who are you? How dare you talk nonsense here!" A voice interrupted Tianlin's thoughts. Dai Mubai who had been about to head out for a walk and overheard Tianlin's remark and immediately felt provoked.
Tianlin glanced at the speaking and noting his golden hair and Heterochromia pupils "Long golden hair, and dual pupils. You must be Dai Mubai."
Dai Mubai was taken aback for a moment but quickly regained his composure "Oh, you know me. Are you here to join Shrek Academy? Then let me tell you, registration ended yesterday. Latecomers aren't qualified to enter this academy, much less make comments without permission." His tone turned harsh and his body glowing with golden light "Apologize for your words, or I won't go easy on you!"
Tianlin remained calm and a faint smile on his face "Alright, I was rude But I didn't lie. This place isn't exactly impressive, is it? I bet there aren't even basic mimicry training grounds here."
"You bastard!" Dai Mubai's temper flared and he charged at Tianlin and throwing a punch with about 70% of his strength, deliberately holding back so as not to harm the young man too badly.
To his astonishment Tianlin easily caught his fist with one hand "You're too impulsive. All I did was comment on the facilities. I never insulted Shrek's teaching quality. Why are you so defensive?"
Dai Mubai took a few steps back and his expression shifting from anger to disbelief "You… blocked my punch without using your martial spirit?" He straightened up and introduced himself formally "Dai Mubai. Level 37, strong attack-type battle soul master. Martial spirit: Evil-Eyed White Tiger. Now, who are you?"
Tianlin remained unfazed "If you want to know who I am then show me your full strength first." He beckoned Dai Mubai with a casual gesture
"Fine! Since you won't talk I'll make you speak! First soul skill—White Tiger Body Barrier!" Dai Mubai activated his first soul skill and boosting his attack, defense, and strength by 50%.
His punch came with 150% of his usual strength this time, bolstered by the barrier.
Tianlin stood his ground and meeting the punch with his own. The collision sent shockwaves through the air, forcing both men to take a few steps back.
Dai Mubai's mind raced 'What is this guy's martial spirit? His physical strength is monstrous. Could he be from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?'
Tianlin, on the other hand, was calmly analyzing his opponent 'Not bad. His power rivals that of Tianheng from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. The Evil-Eyed White Tiger lives up to its reputation.'
"Let's see how you handle this! Second soul skill—White Tiger Fierce Light Wave!" Dai Mubai unleashed a powerful beam of light from his mouth and a concentrated energy blast aimed directly at Tianlin.
Tianlin nodded approvingly "Impressive. Now, take this—Control the Sword to Subdue Demons!" He raised his hand and gathering sword energy into a virtual blade. The energy sword shot forward, slicing through Dai Mubai's Fierce Light Wave and heading straight for him.
"What the—" Dai Mubai was stunned. He hadn't expected his strongest attack to be neutralized so easily. The energy sword was now mere inches from his shoulder.
In a split second and he activated his third soul skill. His muscles swelled, and black stripes appeared on his skin as he bellowed "Third soul skill—White Tiger Vajra Transformation!" His body was now fortified and doubling his attack and defense.
Tianlin smirked "Not bad. This transformation is worthy of my introduction." He stepped forward and his presence radiating a fierce aura "I am Jun Tianlin, wielder of the Demon Suppressing Sword. Level 45, strong attack-type combat soul master. Now, let's see how you measure up!"
A blue light shimmered in Tianlin's hand as the Demon Suppression Sword materialized. His demeanor grew even more imposing, though he hadn't released his soul rings yet indicating he was still holding back.
Dai Mubai's expression darkened 'Jun Tianlin? The same 'Brother Jian' that Ning Rongrong mentioned? But how is he already level 45? Aren't he and Rongrong the same age?'
"My cultivation speed is a bit faster than others" Tianlin said nonchalantly as if reading Dai Mubai's thoughts.
'A bit faster?' Dai Mubai felt a pang of inferiority. 'When I was his age, I was only level 25. This guy makes us look like anything but monsters.'
Tianlin interrupted his thoughts "Hey, now's not the time to zone out. Our fight isn't over. With my martial spirit, my attack power is twice as strong as before. Your White Tiger Vajra Transformation won't be enough to match me."
With a leap Tianlin raised his sword and struck down "Mountain Crusher!"
This technique, inherited from the Shushan Sword Sect that concentrated all of the user's strength into a single devastating strike. The ground trembled under the force and as if the earth itself was splitting open.
Dai Mubai activated both his first and third soul skills simultaneously, bracing himself. But the weight of Tianlin's sword was overwhelming, pinning him down.
'Such… power… Is this guy really a weapon spirit master?'
Just as Dai Mubai was about to concede a vine of Blue Silver Grass shot out, wrapping around his waist and pulling him to safety.
"First soul skill—Entanglement!"
Tang San and Xiao Wu appeared on the scene, having rushed over after hearing the commotion.
"Who are you, and why are you attacking Mubai?" Tang San demanded stepping in front of his friend.
Tianlin smiled "Don't you remember me? We met six years ago. That first soul skill you just used—it was thanks to my help, wasn't it?"