The wings on his back had now completely turned a deep blue, and the golden patterns on them continuously spread outwards, instantly forming an extremely dazzling golden protective barrier.
Xiao Xiao's expression subtly changed; through Huo Yuhao's Spirit Detection Resonance, she also sensed Wang Dong's transformation.
Wang Dong raised his hands and grasped the tips of his wings, then suddenly, the front parts of the wings split apart, merging with the golden patterns to transform into two scythes. He shot high into the air, swinging the scythes down towards the Three Lives Soul Suppressing Cauldron. This was just as he had once said: even softness could transform into hardness.
However, it was a pity that he had underestimated Xiao Xiao and Huo Yuhao's coordination. The Three Lives Soul Suppressing Cauldron did not stay put to await his attack but quickly retreated two meters. Then, waiting for him to make his move, it immediately struck his wings.
A loud "Bang" resounded, and Wang Dong was sent flying back over ten meters, while the Three Lives Soul Suppressing Cauldron remained steadily suspended in mid-air.
Wang Dong truly couldn't understand. His strength was clearly far superior to the other two, so why couldn't he find any way to land an attack on them? Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and he immediately retreated rapidly, instantly putting more than twenty-five meters between himself and Huo Yuhao. He was out of the detection range.
"Heh heh, Huo Yuhao, let's see how you'll detect me now. I also have a way to attack from a distance."
As soon as he finished speaking, his second Soul Ring lit up.
Huo Yuhao smiled and said:
"Have you forgotten that I have the ability to extend my detection range? Currently, I can detect over one hundred meters. If you think you can attack beyond that distance, then go ahead. Otherwise, Xiao Xiao and I will definitely be able to block it in time. Or, if you have the ability to break Xiao Xiao's Three Lives Soul Suppressing Cauldron... oh, wait, Xiao Xiao still has another Spirit, and that one isn't useless either."
Wang Dong was stunned. "That's right!" Although his second Soul Ring allowed for long-range attacks, it couldn't exceed one hundred meters, and the further the distance, the weaker its power became, not to mention Huo Yuhao had more than enough time to assist Xiao Xiao. However, despite thinking this internally, he stubbornly said aloud:
"My long-range attack can cover a large area anyway. Even if you detect it, it'll be useless."
Xiao Xiao smiled and said:
"Wang Dong, don't get ahead of yourself. Don't forget, I haven't even used my Soul Skills yet. Do you know what the Soul Skills of the Three Lives Soul Suppressing Cauldron are? To be frank, in a one-on-one fight, you might not even be my match. No matter how strong your attack is, the two of us have more than enough ability to dodge it. Watch this."
As she spoke, she raised her hand and pointed towards the Three Lives Soul Suppressing Cauldron. Instantly, the cauldron trembled slightly, then immediately split into three pieces and flew above their heads in a flash, the three pieces separating into three different directions. Xiao Xiao's first Soul Ring also lit up.
At this moment, both Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao's expressions changed. That Spirit was truly powerful. The Three Lives Soul Suppressing Cauldron splitting into three was merely one of its skills; after splitting, there were still some energy fluctuations—that was the true attacking force. Thanks to his spirit detection, Huo Yuhao immediately sensed its terrifying power.
Wang Dong's expression instantly returned to normal.
"Alright, with the two of you teaming up, I really can't win. However, Xiao Xiao, in a one-on-one fight, you're definitely not my opponent. But, considering people with equal cultivation, whoever gets Huo Yuhao's assistance is sure to win. That skill completely leaves no room for survival. Unless one's cultivation is many times higher, directly crushing it is the only way."
Although Xiao Xiao was a little unconvinced when she heard Wang Dong say she wasn't his opponent, she completely agreed with his next two sentences, nodding and saying:
"Yes. With the class leader's assistance, all our actions become much easier. Class leader, your skill is truly powerful! It's very comfortable fighting in coordination with you. Actually, just now, when I saw your white soul ring, I was a little dismissive. Please forgive me."
She was originally a straightforward girl; whatever she thought in her heart, she said directly, without any beating around the bush.
Huo Yuhao extended his right hand towards Xiao Xiao. Xiao Xiao smiled and placed her right hand on top, then Wang Dong walked over and also placed his right hand on theirs.
Huo Yuhao said:
"From now on, we are teammates. In this assessment, we must achieve first place."
"We must achieve first place!"
The three of them shouted in unison. Unbeknownst to them, their relationship had taken another step forward. At this moment, the happiest person was Xiao Xiao; finally, she had been acknowledged by her two friends. It can be said that in the world of soul masters, having strength always makes things easier to talk about.
Shrek Academy's assessment area was located to the left of the Martial Soul Department, adjacent to the Soul Dueling Zone. This area was much larger than the Soul Dueling Zone. For outer court disciples, this place was a playground for geniuses and a nightmare for weaker disciples. Every year, many disciples were eliminated here for failing to pass the assessment.
The Assessment Zone was egg-shaped, unlike the stadium-shaped Soul Dueling Zone. Inside, it was completely an empty plot of land. On the outside, there was a low wall surrounding it, and inside, it was divided into many sections. These partitions could be moved, so the area of each section could be changed at any time.
Historically, the freshman assessment always had the most sections, because not only was the number of freshmen large, but most of their attack ranges were limited, so a very large area wasn't needed for the examination.
The entire assessment area was about twenty thousand square meters. At this time, it had been divided into fifty sections, each about four hundred square meters, split into two sides. For students with only one or two soul rings, this was sufficient.
In the morning, groups were formed, and in the afternoon, the official assessment began. To be precise, it hadn't truly officially begun; currently, students were gathered here just to adapt a little. Each section had a teacher in charge, and groups began drawing lots to pair up. Everything had to ensure that no two groups from the same class fought against each other.