But, he must have had an exceptional character to be able to become the education director. After a few moments of depression, he quickly recovered and even showed the hint of a helpless smile.
"I must say, you are all exceptional. You even embarrassed me today. I underestimated the power of your Spirit Fusion Abilities. It can't be blamed on others. I won't even charge you guys for seeing my bare back."
With these words, laughter rang out from the observation deck. With Du Weilun's charisma, a simple sentence had already dissipated his awkwardness. He even joked about himself. The other teachers were secretly admiring him as they wondered whether they could have solved this situation as perfectly as Director Du Weilun.
Du Weilun continued, "I know that if I do not clarify, you will all have suspicions. First, I want to affirm what I said before. I did not make any mistakes. The final champions are Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao and Huo Yuhao. Their shocking performance gave them victory in the finals of this freshman competition and they are fully worthy of being the champions."
He repeated his previous announcement of winners. The faces on Dai Huabin's trio turned even more ugly.
Du Weilun said, "You all saw the previous situation. As a teacher, I need to prevent any damages on these outstanding freshmen. Both sides were using Spirit Fusion Abilities. If we were only to watch using our eyes, I doubt even the two deans could have determined the true winners. So, I had to experience them myself. I understand that you all saw me being injured by Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu's Nether White Tiger and thought they won. However, I want to ask you all. As a Spirit Douluo, could my defense be so weak? Even if they were using a Spirit Fusion Ability, they are still only a three ring Spirit Elder and a two ring Spirit Grandmaster. If they could directly damage me, even while I had already activated my Spirit Power to protect myself, then I might as well resign from the position of director."
The anger in Dai Huabin's eyes started calming down after hearing these words. Right! Du Weilun's words are not wrong. As a powerful eight ring Spirit Douluo, how could my Spirit Fusion Ability with Zhu Lu hurt him? This really is a bit unbelievable.
Du Weilun continued, "By now, I think you have all realized the answer. Yes, the Nether White Tiger could hurt me because I had just directly faced another Spirit Ability. Wang Dong, Huo Yuhao, I still don't know the name of your Fusion Ability. After receiving your Battle Spirit Fusion Ability directly, I think I have the qualifications to know?"
Wang Dong smiled and responded, "Teacher Du, you are the first to endure our Battle Spirit Fusion Ability. This is also the first time we used it in battle after succeeding in our experiments."
Du Weilun looked at him with surprise, "I feel honored. Then, can I know its name now?"
Wang Dong nodded, "Of course. Yuhao, you tell him."
Huo Yuhao looked at Dai Huabin, then said with a calm voice, "Our Battle Spirit Fusion Ability is called: Withering in Brilliance, Road of Gold." (TL: I refer to this as Golden Road and it was previously translated as Fading in Radiance. I like the previous translation more, but this current one is more accurate.)
Du Weilun's gaze fell to the ground and shock flashed across his eyes. On the ground of the examination area, a thirty meter long, half a meter deep gully was still glowing with a golden luster. Under the sunlight, it flickered with radiance.
The teachers on the observation deck were only concerned with the winners of the match before. Only after Huo Yuhao stated the name did they notice the dazzling road of gold. This road of gold continued directly toward Du Weilun's position until it stopped.
Du Weilun slightly nodded, "I have to say, your Spirit Fusion Ability is one of the most unique I had ever seen. To use this kind of power with your cultivation is already beyond my understanding of Battle Spirit Fusion Abilities. I believe that the extent of your Battle Spirit Fusion must be very high."
Speaking to this point, he turned toward Dai Huabin's trio once again, "The reason your Nether White Tiger was able to injure me only had a single reason. It was because I was hit by their Golden Road before your attack had reached me. The effects of a Battle Spirit Fusion ability is a Spirit Master's secret, so this is all I can say about it. The two deans were also present. I believe they had already determined which was the more powerful skill after feeling changes in Spirit Power as the skills collided against me."
"Your Nether White Tiger was powerful. In that situation, if you guys were able to dodge a direct attack from their Golden Road, then you would have won. But, after you guys were affected by Xiao Xiao's Spirit Ability, you were slowed down. Which is to say, there was no way for you to dodge. In this circumstance, you would have lost for sure if you were hit by Golden Road. That's enough. It is all I can say for now. The Freshman Examination is now completely finished. We will hold the freshman ceremony tomorrow morning and distribute rewards to the top three teams as well as redistributing freshmen classes."
"Win without pride, lose without bitterness. This is essential for improvement. You guys are the most outstanding in the freshmen class. I don't want this one match to affect your future developments. Okay, let's stop here."
With these words, Du Weilun turned and quickly left the examination area.
Dai Huabin swayed a little. Only with Zhu Lu's support did he avoid falling. His usually stubborn and proud attitudes were completely gone from his face. Replacing them were disbelief and a powerful resentment.
I lost. I actually lost. I lost to opponents who are far below me in cultivation. How could this happen? How could this have happened?
Huo Yuhao's eyesight was extremely good and could clearly see all the changes in Dai Huabin's expressions. A hard to describe happiness immediately rose in his heart. He suddenly realized that attacking Dai Huabin's pride was the best way to get his revenge.
"We won."
"We are the champions.'
Xiao Xiao and Wang Dong exploded in celebration. They grabbed Huo Yuhao at the same time and flung him into the sky as he yelped in shock.
Three people, one team. They finally became the champions of the Freshman Examination in the end. Who was the true core? Xiao Xiao and Wang Dong were both clear on that.
Undoubtedly, Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao performed well in match after match and were able to fully demonstrate their powerful potentials that won every teacher's attention. However, without Huo Yuhao's Mental Detection, Soul Assault, understanding of the battlefield and timing, without Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong's Spirit Fusion Ability, could they really have come so far?
Huo Yuhao's personal strength was quite weak. But even if a level twenty five spirit master replaced him, it would still be impossible to outperform him! Discounting friendship, Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao really admired him. Only they knew that Huo Yuhao not only worked hard, but actually had shocking talent.
Zhou Yi had come off from the observation deck some time before and charged toward them. This usually strict teacher was as excited as children. She hugged her three students and jumped with them with joy.
Dai Huabin's homeroom teacher had also arrived to comfort them. But, Dai Huabin's expressions did not change. His eyes still glared at Huo Yuhao's trio with hatred. His fists were clenched tight. Next time, I definitely won't lose!
The Freshman Examination results quickly spread throughout the entire academy. Huo Yuhao skipped work once again that night and didn't sell any roast fish. He went with Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao, along with Bei Bei and Tang Ya to the wilderness to make roast fish for them specially.
Bei Bei and Tang Ya didn't expect for Huo Yuhao's trio to become the champions at all. They had already lost hope once they heard that there were three Spirit Elders in the freshman class. But, Huo Yuhao delivered a huge surprise.
"Wang Dong, do you still want to join our Tang Clan?" Tang Ya finally remembered after finishing her fish.
Wang Dong quickly nodded, "Of course I still want to join!"
Tang Ya laughed, "Okay. Since you did just win the competition, this clan leader can't go back on her words. I approve your request to join the Tang Clan. Xiao Xiao, what about you? Any interest?"
Xiao Xiao blinked a few times, then murmured, "Tang Clan?"
"Yes! The Tang Clan. Our Tang Clan doesn't have any special privileges. But, we will also never bow down to any one. As for our own, we will teach you all of our secret techniques."
Xiao Xiao smiled, "Okay. Then I will join too. I haven't joined any clans anyway. Sister Tang Ya, I want to learn Yuhao's movement technique."
Tang Ya generously nodded, "No problem. I will teach you later." Even though she usually acted careless and loud, she was actually hiding great joy in her heart at the moment. Wang Dong's power was needless to say. For Huo Yuhao's trio to obtain the win, a lot of it was based on his brute force. But, Xiao Xiao's potential was not a bit less than Wang Dong's. She had dual innate battle spirits! Tang Ya didn't think she would agree to join so easily.
Actually, what Tang Ya didn't know was that Xiao Xiao was willing to join the Tang Clan because of Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong. Their Battle Spirit Ability was too amazing. Also, the closer they became, the more Xiao Xiao liked Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong. Compared to Wang Dong, Huo Yuhao's potential and appearance were lacking. But, his clam and perseverance were things Wang Dong lacked. Xiao Xiao believed that Huo Yuhao's future performance would not be lacking compared to Wang Dong. Be it cultivation or future opportunities, being in the same team as them would be very beneficial.
In the spirit master world, good partners are crucial. Xiao Xiao had already become accustomed to the carefree style of fighting under Huo Yuhao's Mental Detection. The three of them had also developed a tacit understanding. If they enter the inner school, then they will work together for at least the next ten years. If they continue to cooperate like this, then this team would be very stable by the time they leave Shrek Academy.
Xiao Xiao was still a young girl. She only thought about her own future and people she could trust. She didn't consider anything else. But Tang Ya coincidentally obtained a huge advantage for the Tang Clan.
From this, the originally two membered clan suddenly became five. They were still young, but the clan is finally gaining some size.
Bei Bei said, "You guys have successfully passed the Freshman Examination, so your classes will be divided now. Offense and control will be together. You guys are also in the same team, so you should all end up in the same class. I don't need to say this to Huo Yuhao, but Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao, you guys should have heard that our Tang Clan is famous for its hidden weapons. But, with the appearance of Spirit Guidance Weapons, our hidden weapons disappeared from history's stage. This is also the reason our clan went into decline. For the Tang Clan's rise, we must revive hidden weapons. However, we can't use the simple hidden weapons from the past. We must combine hidden weapons and Spirit Guidance Devices to obtain a chance at glory. What do you guys think about Spirit Guidance Devices? After becoming first year students, you guys will be able to study it."
Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao glanced at each other and frowned. Xiao Xiao quietly said, "I have two Battle Spirits so if I research and use Spirit Guidance Devices, then I would not have enough time to cultivate. I feel that as Spirit Masters, we should prioritize cultivation. Researching Spirit Guidance Devices is something that those with poor potential or Battle Spirits want to do right?"
Wang Dong nodded, "I agree with Xiao Xiao. I also don't really want to learn about Spirit Guidance Device construction."
After speaking their minds, they were expecting Bei Bei and Tang Ya to be unhappy, but they both smiled. Tang Ya said with a bit of helplessness, "You guys really are outstanding students from the Battle Spirit Division! This is the typical thought from Battle Spirit Division students. Actually, even Bei Bei and I feel that it would lead to less time for us to cultivate. And there would be limited time to truly focus on Spirit Guidance Devices research. It is up to you on what to do. The Tang Clan would never restrict how you want to cultivate. I only asked out of curiosity. You guys have unparalleled talents. It won't be good to divide your focus. We can just recruit some disciples who want to focus on Spirit Guidance Devices research in the future."
"Teach Xiao Ya, I want to study Spirit Guidance Devices." Just then, Huo Yuhao suddenly spoke up.
Tang Ya's eyes shined. "Yuhao, you want to?"
Huo Yuhao nodded, "Spirit Guidance Devices have a fascinating aspect to it. For it to replace our hidden weapons as the most important tools means that its power is significant. I want to try it. If I don't have the talent then so be it. But if I do, then I want to learn."
"Good! Good!" Tang Ya was overjoyed. "You are actually quite suitable for studying Spirit Guidance Devices. Especially because of your mental attribute Battle SPirit that can determine the enemy's techniques. In combination with Spirit Guidance Devices, your combat abilities would significantly increase. In using them, the deeper your understanding, the more powerful they can be."
Bei Bei reminded him, "Little brother, you should also manage your cultivation time well. Your Battle Spirit has great potential. Don't focus on Spirit Guidance research too much. Spirit power and spirit rings are our basis. Even the most powerful Spirit Guidance Weapon still requires sufficient Spirit Power to use."
"Yes, elder brother." Huo Yuhao quickly replied. He already had his own thoughts. After seeing the mounted Spirit Guidance Weapon's overwhelming force, he had already developed an interest in Spirit Guidance Weapons. He also understands the great power of the enemies he wants to gain revenge on. He would have to use all available power. If he doesn't learn about Spirit Guidance Devices, then how could he know how powerful they really are?
He didn't know that this kind of thought would soon become proven as Spirit Guidance Weapons will open a wide door for him.
Tang Ya leisurely said, "However, you guys may not be successful even if you choose the Spirit Guidance Division. It is great to have won the Freshman Examination, but there are also problems that come with it! Yuhao, if you can't enter the Spirit Guidance Division, then cultivating normally is just as good."
Huo Yuhao paused, "Teacher Xiao Ya, why would I be unable to enter the Spirit Guidance Division?"
Tang Ya responded, "Do you guys know the rewards for the Freshman Examination?"
Hearing the word reward, Huo Yuhao's trio's eyes suddenly brightened. They were all young and couldn't hide their emotions well. Shrek Academy was the world's number one Spirit Master academy. They were also the champions of the Freshman Examination. How could the rewards be lacking?
Wang Dong couldn't wait to ask, "Teacher Xiao Ya, what are our rewards?" After joining the Tang Clan, he had switched his form of address to match Huo Yuhao's.
Tang Ya responded, "The reward is different every year, but it usually doesn't differ by much. Usually, the reward is based on the overall quality of the class. I don't know about others, but in the few years after I joined, we have not seen a single freshman Spirit Elder. You guys are the first. So, I predict that your reward must be really good. As for exactly what, I don't know. But there is one reward that the champions always receive. That is becoming a core disciple."
"Core disciple?" It was not the first time that they had heard about it. Teacher Zhou also mentioned it before.
Tang Ya nodded, "You guys are the freshman champions. So there should be no problems in becoming core disciples in the Battle Spirit Division. But, if you become core disciples in the Battle Spirit Division, then the academy will focus more resources on you so that you can improve and become more powerful Spirit Masters. In these circumstances, the Battle Spirit Division would of course not let you choose to learn in the Spirit Guidance Division. In our academy, the Battle Spirit Division always takes the lead."
Just then did Huo Yuhao's trio understand. The moment he thought of how core disciples can eat the most nutritious meal, his face broke out in joy.
Bei Bei looked at Huo Yuhao with a hint of doubt. But, he did not say it outloud. He thought to himself, hopefully I'm being too pessimistic.
Dawn. Another sun filled morning. Because of the Sea God Lake in the middle of the academy, the air was not only refreshing but also very humid.
After the results of the Freshman Examination had spread across the entire campus, it was time to divide classes.
The Battle Spirit Division Director Du Weilun lead a dozen teachers in front of the students. Within these teachers, Huo Yuhao only recognized two. The first was of course his previous homeroom teacher, Zhou Yi. The second was teacher Wang Yan. He only had vague impressions of the other teachers.
Du Weilun carried a folder in his hands. He scanned the students with a smiled. "I believe you have all heard that the Freshman Examination elimination contest is over. We have determined the top three teams. Next, I will announce the winners and their rewards. Freshman Examination, third place. Team Huang Chutian. Team members, Huang Chutian, Lan Susu, Lan Luouo. Please step up."
That's right. After being defeated by Huo Yuhao's team, they were able to successfully obtain the outstanding grade of third place. They lost to Dai Huabin's team in the semifinals, but won against Zhou Sichen's team in the third place match. They were also lucky. The Lan sisters' Spirit Fusion Ability recovered during the match against Zhou Sichen's team. This helped them win. Otherwise, based on personal strengths, there was no chance they could have won.
Under Huang Chutian's lead, the three of them walked in front of Du Weilun. Because of their youthful excitement, their faces were slightly blushed. To obtain third place was already out of their expectations!
The entire freshman student body exploded in thunderous applause. After the elimination contest, there was around three hundred students left in the freshman year. Compared to when school first started, two-thirds have left.
"Second place. Team Dai Huabin. Team members, Dai Huabin, Zhu Lu, Cui Yajie. Step up."
Applause sounded again. But when Dai Huabin's trio walked up, their faces did not carry any excitement. Especially Dai Huabin. He was very tense and slightly lowered his head as if deep in thought. Vessels of blood were also apparent in his double pupil eyes.
Du Weilun paused a second, then slightly raised his voice, "Next, please give your warm applause to welcome the Freshman Examination Champions. They are, Team Wang Dong. Team members, Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao and Huo Yuhao."
Suddenly, the entire field exploded in enthusiastic celebration. But after hearing Du Weilun's announcement, Huo Yuhao's trio blanked a moment.
According to the Freshman Class One application, their team name should be Team Huo Yuhao. Huo Yuhao was the captain! But, in front of so many students' cheers and applause, they did dare to pause and quickly stepped up. However, when they were walking to the front, Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao purposely slowed by half a step to let Huo Yuhao walk in the front.
Seeing the three of them step up, Du Weilun revealed a smile and indicated for them to stand in the center. Huo Yuhao looked at Dai Huabin at the side, who was staring back at Wang Dong. Obviously, he didn't think his loss had anything to do with Huo Yuhao.
Du Weilun continued, "Good. Now I will announce prizes for the top three teams. Members of all three teams will first receive the same award of being able to choose a spirit ring when needed. It will be provided by the academy at the academy's own expense. And, it will be the most suitable spirit ring."
With these words, the freshman students were in shock and praise. This reward was basically the academy's promise to these nine students that their next spirit ring will be at the limit. For example, Huo Yuhao should be able to endure a seven hundred year spirit ring for his second ring, so the school will help him find a suitable seven hundred year spirit ring. If every single person was given this, then this reward was quite significant.
Du Weilun continued, "In view of the exceptional performance and complete victory of Team Wang Dong throughout this competition, the academy decided to award them a special prize. This prize will be kept secret. After class reassignments, you guys will follow me to receive them together."
There is a special prize? This is the difference between the champions and second and third places. Huo Yuhao's trio became instantly excited. Even the awkwardness of being called Team Wang Dong had lessened.
No one complained about Huo Yuhao's team receiving a special prize. On their road to victory, they had defeated Ning Tian, Xie Huanyue, and Dai Huabin's Spirit Elder lead teams. All three of the Spirit Elders had been defeated with their hands. It could be said that there were absolutely no tricks involved in becoming champions. A special prize is within reason.
Du Weilun said, "Okay. You guys can return to your positions."
The nine of them stood back to their original places.
Du Weilun continued, "This year's new students are more exceptional than before. I hope you will all work hard in the future. God rewards the diligent. No matter how great your talent, you will not be rewarded without hard work. Our Shrek Academy is the continent's number one Spirit Master academy. We hope you will successfully graduate and obtain outstanding achievements. Based on performance in the Freshman Competition, the academy has selected a group of this year's students to become the core disciples of the outer school. Now I will announce their names."
Shrek Plaza suddenly became so silent that not a crow or a sparrow could be heard. Of course core disciples are not limited to the top three teams! Although Du Weilun did not say it, but everyone knew that the outer school's core disciples will obtain precious resources from the academy. Since this concerned their own interests, these young students focused their attention, afraid to mishear their own names.
Du Weilun opened the folder in his hands and read, "After examining performance during the Freshman Examination, the core disciples will include: Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao, Dai Huabin, Zhu Lu, Zhou Sichen, Cao Jinxuan, Lan Susu, Lan Luoluo, Ning Tian, Wu Fen."
When Du Weilun started talking about core disciples, Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao immediately thought that Teacher Xiao Ya's information was indeed very accurate.
Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao's names appeared in the front. Both were obviously excited. But, what surprised them was that Huo Yuhao's name never appeared. It went straight to Dai Huabin. How could this be? Huo Yuhao was their team leader!
Du Weilun continued reading. They still held a sliver of hope. But by the end, they still did not hear Huo Yuhao's name.
Huo Yuhao had also became dull. In that instant, he felt as if something was pulled out from inside of them. His face instantly paled.
Since the day he entered Shrek Academy, he had spent all his efforts to train and improve. Even when others were resting, he was still cultivating. When people were being lazy, he was again cultivating. In the Freshman Examination, he also spent all of his energy with his teammate. In the end, they had obtained the highest honors. But. Why, why am I not included as a core disciple? Why is this?
Huo Yuhao's expression was very calm, but his heart had a shadow that normal people could not possess. The pains he had built up from young had exploded when he first saw Dai Huabin, but he was able to suppress it with his intellect. But in this moment, he had an unbearable feeling. Why, why are they treating me so? He finally understood why Du Weilun changed their name from Team Huo Yuhao to Team Wang Dong. This was obviously decided earlier!
Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao were each standing to a side of Huo Yuhao and obviously detected his mood. Wang Dong quickly grabbed Huo Yuhao's arm, afraid he would lash out. But he did not know what to say. Both he and Xiao Xiao had become core disciples. But Huo Yuhao did not. What could he be feeling?
Du Weilun continued, "Based on the Freshman Examination, there are some students whose talent and abilities are lacking, but still performed well. So the academy has decided to allow them temporary treatment as core disciples, until the end of the school year. If they perform well during the final exam, the school will raise their status to core disciple. Their names will be listed now: Huo Yuhao, Cui Yajie, Huang Chutian, Long Xiangyue, Nanmen Yuner. The announcement is now complete."
Huo Yuhao's gaze seemed empty. But the anger in his heart gradually calmed. Right! My ability is lacking. In Du Weilun's list of students, I am the only one who had not reached a cultivation of level twenty. The treatment of a core disciple. So much for the treatment of a core disciple!Tears flashed within his eyes. He slowly lowered his head and buried the sadness deeply within his heart.
Maybe if I did not have our Battle Spirit Fusion Ability, I might not even have obtained this core disciple treatment. Who can I blame? I can only blame myself for not having enough power. I can only blame the fact that my first spirit ring is only a ten year ring in their eyes. A self-deprecating smirk appeared on Huo Yuhao's face. When he finally raised his head, his gaze had gained another hint of coldness.
"Yuhao, are you okay?" Wang Dong asked quietly.
Huo Yuhao lightly shook his head and weakly smiled, "I'm fine. I just don't have the qualifications to be a core disciple. I am only a level nineteen Spirit Master."
Wang Dong quickly responded, "No. No, it's not like that. They don't know how important you are…"
Xiao Xiao also continuously nodded.
Huo Yuhao's smile became somewhat more natural, "I really am fine. Didn't Director Du just say that I can receive the same treatments as a core disciple? This is already good enough. I need to continue putting in effort. Maybe I can become an official core disciple by the next examination."
Wang Dong sighed and released Huo Yuhao's arm. He and Huo Yuhao had lived together for some time. They were also Battle Spirit Fusion partners. He understood Huo Yuhao's personality very well. Although Huo Yuhao acted calm and had a good temperament, he was actually a very ambitious person. Wang Dong only learned about his unyielding and stubborness after hearing about his life. But no one can help him overcome this obstacle. He must rely on himself.
Next was class reassignments. The entire first year was divided into four classes. Class One as offense and control, Class Two as defense and agility, Class Three as support and Class Four for specialty Spirit Masters, such as food and healing types.
It was without doubt that the strongest was Class One. Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao had been assigned to this class. The strongest in Class Two was obviously Xie Huanyue. His Battle Spirit was the most unique. Class Three did not only include support types, but also included Spirit Masters who could fight while providing direct support. This included Spirits such as Ning Tian's Seven Crystal Pagoda. Class Four had a mix of Spirit Masters. Comparatively, they did not have much fighting potential. But, they often possessed unusual abilities. The most important ones were food and healing types.
Almost every year was divided like this. The only difference was the higher years containing less people due to Shrek Academy's high elimination rates. Those who successfully graduate each year numbered less than fifty. This meant that even having twenty percent of this year's three hundred students graduate was quite a feat.
Follow the reassignment was introductions from each class's teacher. For Huo Yuhao, the only good news was Zhou Yi becoming one of the two directing teachers. Each class had two directors. The other was the one who looked most favorably upon Huo Yuhao: Wang Yan.
Even Zhou Yi did not know that he had transferred from teaching upper class students to teach with her because Huo Yuhao was in Class One.
"Okay. Now please follow your class directors back to the teaching building. Wang Dong, you three come with me for your prizes," announced Du Weilun.
Huo Yuhao had recovered to normal. At least he did not show as disturbances on his face. The three of them followed Du Weilun to the teacher's office area.
Du Weilun's office was on the top floor. His office was also much bigger than Zhou Yi's, but not as elegant. He did have four bookcases, each containing treasured manuscripts.
Du Weilun smiled and pointed to the couch. "Please sit. Huo Yuhao, don't carry any burdens in your heart. You also saw that other than you, there were students within the top three teams who did not become core disciples. Your performance was good. Especially being able to support Wang Dong's Battle Spirit Fusion. But your personal strength requires improvement. When you can obtain the second spirit ring, you can petition the school for the best spirit ring. If you show an exceptional performance during your examination to enter year two, the academy will consider naming you an official core disciple."
"Director Du. It is not like that. Huo Yuhao does not support me, but…" When he spoke till this point, Du Weilun had stopped him. In Du Weilun's eyes, this was just an effort from young children acting out of friendship.
Huo Yuhao also pulled on Wang Dong's sleeve and respectfully said to Du Weilun, "Director Du, I will definitely work hard. Thank you for your concern."