Chapter 78

The morning physical training class was still exhausting. During his midday break, Tang San meditated and entered the state very quickly. The energy and blood in his body surged, merging with the power of the Xuantian Gong, and he could even clearly feel some improvements in himself.

It wasn't until the bell rang in the academy that he woke up from his meditation. There were already some noisy sounds outside, and without a doubt, the afternoon class was about to start.

Stretching his body, Tang San sprang up and walked out of the room. In the courtyard, many people were already there, and some were just coming out of their rooms.

Guan Longjiang and Mu Enqing were both present, but Mu Yunyu and Siren were not. All the students had gathered in the courtyard in a short time.

Mu Enqing said, "Today's practical class will still be held within the academy. Tang San, step forward."

Tang San took a step forward and came out.

Mu Enqing said, "You are a new addition to the academy, and both our teachers need to familiarize ourselves with your abilities. You can choose one person as your opponent for a practical combat. You can go all out during the combat, and Teacher Guan and I will ensure your safety."

"Yes." Tang San nodded and turned to the other students.

The students of Redemption Academy were somewhat curious about this new, and youngest, member. Especially since he had successfully completed the physical training class this morning, and even had his weights increased by Mu Yunyu during the course, which everyone already knew.

Mu Yunyu's physical training class was not easy to handle. When everyone first came, they all suffered in it. Tang San's physical fitness at such a young age had already earned him more attention. Of course, Redemption Academy always placed great emphasis on potential when selecting students.

Tang San's gaze swept over these senior students, and someone waved his hands at him, clearly not wanting to engage in combat with him.

Doubai had just returned and his face was still a bit pale. The physical training class was indeed a torment for him.

Tang San had already set his target and didn't need to observe further. He said, "I choose Senior Sister Cheng Zicheng."

"Hmm, that's fine. Cheng Zicheng's demon god transformation is a flying type, so you need to be mentally prepared," Mu Enqing reminded him.

Cheng Zicheng pouted and walked out, "He knows. I ran into him during the physical training class today. You really want to challenge me? I won't hold back, you know."

The last sentence was clearly directed at Tang San, who smiled and said, "Senior Sister, please guide me."

The others moved back, leaving the center of the courtyard for them. Mu Enqing and Guan Longjiang stood closer to the center, ready to intervene if any danger arose during their combat.

The two stood twenty meters apart, facing each other. Cheng Zicheng's eyes sparkled with confidence, and she was clearly eager to start.

Tang San, however, remained calm, looking at her with a peaceful gaze.

"Begin!" With Mu Enqing's command, Tang San's first practical combat at Redemption Academy began.

A flash of orange-yellow light enveloped Cheng Zicheng, and her arms spread out to form wings. Her long hair turned orange, and among the orange strands, there were feathers.

Most of the demon god transformations Tang San had seen made people look ugly due to the beastification. But Cheng Zicheng's transformation made her look even more beautiful and charming, and her entire demeanor changed.

At the same time as Cheng Zicheng released her demon god transformation, Tang San moved. Facing Cheng Zicheng with the Golden Phoenix transformation, the biggest challenge for him was her flight. A flash of blue light enveloped Tang San, and the Wind Wolf Brand was activated. The wind elements in the air clearly gathered around him, making his body instantly lighter. With a sudden acceleration, he almost instantly crossed the twenty-meter distance.

Cheng Zicheng did not immediately fly after releasing her Golden Phoenix transformation. Her arms, now wings, suddenly closed inward, and the two wings acted like guillotines, sweeping horizontally toward Tang San. The sharp sound of the air being cut even made the air crack.

Tang San charged forward, seemingly offering himself to the guillotines. But at that moment, he swung both hands, and two emerald-green wind blades shot out. They hit the Golden Phoenix wings almost instantaneously.

With two crisp "clangs," Cheng Zicheng's body clearly paused, her sweeping wings stopping in mid-air, and she was pushed back a step by the wind blades.

At the same time, Tang San's fingers trembled, and wind blades shot out rapidly from his palms like a spray.

Eighteen wind blades bloomed like flowers, instantly turning the entire battlefield emerald-green. The dense wind elements even created a noticeable howling sound in the courtyard.

None of the eighteen wind blades were aimed at Cheng Zicheng but instead shot into the air. However, these eighteen wind blades formed a large net in the air, instantly discouraging Cheng Zicheng from taking flight after being pushed back.

When the eighteen wind blades shot out and drew arcs in the air, both Guan Longjiang and Mu Enqing's eyes lit up. They exchanged a glance, and their surprise was evident.

Although they had already learned from Zhang Tianshao that Tang San's control over wind blades was very exquisite, seeing it with their own eyes was different. Witnessing him release so many wind blades in an instant, and each one being so solid and under his control, left them in disbelief. Could a nine-year-old child really do this? This level of control was on par with an eighth or ninth-rank Wind Wolf, and even they wouldn't be as precise. The wind blades were clearly released with a very unique technique.

Unlike their amazement, Cheng Zicheng was filled with shock and anger. She had certain expectations and judgments about Tang San, knowing that he excelled in wind blades. But she never expected that in their first exchange, she would be suppressed.

Tang San's two wind blades were very heavy, and the collision made her resilient Golden Phoenix wings feel numb. Just as she was about to take flight after being pushed back, the eighteen wind blades in the air posed a significant threat, making her unable to fly. The feeling of losing control in combat was extremely uncomfortable.

But Cheng Zicheng, being a part of Redemption Academy, was not an easy opponent. Realizing that flying would likely make her a target for the wind blades, she instantly reacted. Instead of retreating, she advanced, her wings flapping to create a strong wind that served as a defense against the wind blades. At the same time, her body accelerated, almost like a teleport, directly charging at Tang San.

A flash of orange-yellow light, and she was face-to-face with Tang San. At this moment, Tang San, who had just released the eighteen wind blades, clearly didn't have time to release more.

A smile finally appeared at the corner of Cheng Zicheng's mouth. You want to block my flight? Then I'll go straight for the kill and defeat you in close combat.

But her smile froze on her lips the next instant.

Tang San disappeared.

Just as Cheng Zicheng thought she was about to collide with him, her vision blurred, and Tang San vanished. Then, sharp sensations came from all directions, and her wings tightened, clearly stopping.

To the others, it looked like Tang San's body wavered just before being hit, and somehow he appeared behind Cheng Zicheng. Then, his hands grabbed her shoulders, and Cheng Zicheng's body froze. The eighteen wind blades in the air, like swallows returning to their nests, rushed toward Cheng Zicheng.