68: Chapter 66 Sparring (Part 1)

"What are we... going to do next?"

Feeling that the atmosphere was a bit off, Xiao Xiao's weak voice broke the silence, pulling back Wang Donger's drifting thoughts.

She quickly reined in her focus, raised her gaze to look at Lin Yan, and tried hard to make her tone sound calm and natural: "Mm, the New Student Assessment is tomorrow, let's go practice and rehearse a bit too."

Lin Yan nodded slightly, his expression so calm that no emotion could be seen: "Alright, let's go."

Afterward, watching Lin Yan's upright figure walk out of the classroom, Xiao Xiao hurriedly linked arms with Wang Donger and quickly followed.

...

Bringing the two young women to a deserted open space, Lin Yan turned around, his gaze sweeping over Wang Donger and Xiao Xiao, and said clearly: "The performance in the New Student Assessment is directly related to whether you can be selected as a Core Disciple, and it is also related to your subsequent treatment."

"So during the assessment later, just let go and fight, and display your full strength as much as possible."

"As for winning or losing, you don't need to consider that. With me backing you up, there is no way we can lose no matter what."

Lin Yan's voice wasn't loud, but it exuded an unquestionable confidence, making people feel very at ease.

Hearing this, Wang Donger and Xiao Xiao were stunned for a moment, and then a wave of warmth surged in their hearts.

As for Lin Yan's strength, they naturally had not the slightest doubt, but what moved them even more was his thoughtfulness and kindness.

"Big Brother Lin Yan... Thank you!"

Xiao Xiao originally had a bit of a fangirl attribute. Hearing these words at this moment, she blinked her almond-shaped eyes, looked at Lin Yan's devastatingly handsome face, and a blush instantly appeared on her delicate, pretty face.

Meanwhile, in a trance, Wang Donger's heart once again conjured Lin Yan's imposing back from that night.

She wanted to say something, but thousands of words rushed to her lips, and in the end, she only spat out a single sentence: "Thank you."

"It's nothing."

Hearing the two young women's thanks, Lin Yan waved his hand, holding a hint of a smile as he continued: "Although this New Student Assessment is in the form of a three-person team battle, tomorrow it will still mainly depend on the two of you to perform well."

"So the two of you should spar with each other first, let me see your strength and combat habits."

"Ah? Me fighting Sister Donger?"

As Lin Yan's voice fell, Xiao Xiao was stunned for a moment.

To be honest, she felt a bit diffident.

As the head monitor and deputy monitor of Freshman Class 1, Wang Donger and Xiao Xiao were naturally already very familiar with each other's strength during this period of time.

Wang Donger's Spirit was the Radiant Goddess Butterfly, one of the top-tier Beast Spirits. More crucially, her Soul Power was also two levels higher than her own.

However, although she felt a bit diffident, Xiao Xiao did not show the slightest intention of retreating—after all, as an owner of twin spirits, who wasn't a Genius!

As for Wang Donger, she naturally had no objections. Looking at Xiao Xiao, who was pretending to be cowardly, she joked: "What, scared?"

"No way!"

Hearing this, Xiao Xiao immediately puffed out her small chest, stuck out her tongue, and huffed coquettishly: "Fight then!"

Seeing Xiao Xiao's cute appearance, Wang Donger couldn't help but smile, then looked at Lin Yan again: "What about you?"

"I'll act as your referee."

Lin Yan smiled slightly and said softly: "Rest assured, I will control the bounds well and won't let you get hurt."

Wang Donger nodded and didn't say anything more.

She knew Lin Yan's strength was far above her own. With him watching nearby... there indeed was no need to worry about safety issues.

"Alright, you two get ready and begin."

Immediately following, Lin Yan retreated to the side like an onlooker eating melon seeds.

Wang Donger and Xiao Xiao exchanged a glance, each retreating a dozen steps to pull apart a sufficient distance.

The next second, the atmosphere on the practice grounds instantly changed.

"Xiao Xiao, Level 23 Spirit Grandmaster, Spirits... Three-Life Soul-Suppressing Cauldron, Nine Phoenixes Coming Flute!"

Amidst a sweet shout, two yellow spirit rings rose up from Xiao Xiao's body with a swish.

At the same time, an antique and heavy three-legged round cauldron emerged above her head, its body carved with abstruse patterns, looking so heavy that just looking at it made one feel its sturdiness.

And at the very moment the Three-Life Soul-Suppressing Cauldron emerged, a jade-green flute appeared in Xiao Xiao's hand.

The flute's body was crystal clear, with faint sounds of a Phoenix lingering around it; it was precisely her second Spirit—the Nine Phoenixes Coming Flute.

Using twin spirits simultaneously!

Seeing this scene, even though it wasn't the first time she saw it, a trace of emotion couldn't help but flash in Wang Donger's eyes—truly blessed by the heavens!

However, emotion was emotion, but Wang Donger's hands were not slow at all.

"Wang Donger, Level 25 Spirit Grandmaster, Spirit—Radiant Goddess Butterfly!"

As her aloof voice fell, two spirit rings—one yellow and one purple—emerged, and brilliant blue-gold light instantly blossomed from Wang Donger's body.

A pair of dazzling butterfly wings slowly unfolded behind her. The patterns on the wings were exquisitely unreal, with blue-gold light circulating endlessly, sacred and noble.

Lin Yan stood not far away, his gaze sweeping over the two of them, nodding imperceptibly.

"Are you ready?"

Lin Yan asked.

"Ready!"

"Mm."

The two responded simultaneously, their expressions instantly composed, staring closely at each other as their Battle Intent began to rise steadily.

"Begin!"

At Lin Yan's order, that pair of dazzling blue-gold butterfly wings behind Wang Donger abruptly beat!

Hum—

A clear flapping sound pierced the air, and her figure turned into a streak of blue-gold flowing light, instantly charging forward!

Xiao Xiao's pupils shrank slightly, yet she wasn't flustered in the slightest.

Her footwork rapidly retreated, while her right hand raised up, pointing towards the Void Realm ahead.

The antique Three-Life Soul-Suppressing Cauldron above her head instantly split into three, carrying a heavy sense of oppression as it moved horizontally towards the direction Wang Donger was charging from, instantly sealing off all her inevitable paths.

Wang Donger's eyes narrowed slightly, yet her figure showed no intention of slowing down at all.

The first spirit ring—lit up!

Brilliant blue-gold light suddenly blossomed from her butterfly wings, and a layer of substantive golden light edge arose on the wing blades, sharp as if it could cut through everything!

"Butterfly Wing Slash!"

Rip—

The air was easily torn apart, and Wang Donger's right wing, carrying a fierce sharpness, fiercely slashed toward the giant cauldron blocking the way ahead!

Clang——!!

A buzzing sound like the clashing of gold and iron suddenly exploded!

Terrifying qi waves swept in all directions, blowing dust all over the ground.

On the body of the cauldron that was struck, rows of abstruse patterns lit up together, but after a moment of stalemate, it still crashed backward and flew out.

The backlash force came, causing Xiao Xiao's complexion to turn slightly pale—what strong attacking power!

Taking advantage of the gap where Wang Donger's figure was blocked, while rapidly retreating, Xiao Xiao quietly brought the jade-green flute in her left hand to her lips.

Woo—

A clear and melodious flute sound suddenly rang out.

The flute sound wasn't harsh, but rather very pleasant to the ear. Between the notes, it was as if colorful phoenixes were singing in harmony among the clouds, lingering and ethereal.

Yet this wonderful flute sound falling into Wang Donger's ears was completely not the case!

In an instant, she only felt a "hum" sound in her mind, her Mental Energy felt as if it had been heavily poked by something, and even the circulation of her Soul Power lagged by a fraction!