Shrek Academy's assessment area was located in the northern part of the Martial Soul department, adjacent to the Soul Dueling area.
For some of the outer academy students, this place was their nightmare because every year, a large number of students were eliminated due to failing the academy's assessment, and most assessments took place within the assessment area.
The assessment area was oval-shaped, unlike the Soul Dueling area, which resembled an enclosed stadium, but rather an open space.
The perimeter was surrounded by low walls, and the interior was divided into several regions by partitions, which could be adjusted to change the size of the areas.
Now, this assessment area, covering an area of 20,000 square meters, was divided into fifty zones, each about 400 square meters. After all, the destructive power and attack range of new students were limited, and they didn't need too much space to demonstrate their abilities.
The afternoon assessment officially began, and on the first day, each group of new students only needed to participate in one match before they could leave. Except for the first group of new students, only five groups participated in the assessment, while other classes generally had over thirty groups.
Whether by coincidence or inevitable fate, Huo Yuhao's trio was assigned to Zone Thirty-three, with the zones clearly marked.
However, the other new students in the same zone looked at Huo Yuhao's trio with obvious hostility. After all, perhaps only half of them would be able to stay.
"All new students, please note, all new students, please note, please enter the assessment area immediately and prepare for the new student assessment. There are only ten minutes left to enter. After that, it will be considered forfeit."
The booming announcement echoed throughout the outer academy, and most of the new students' faces turned serious. Faced with the brutal new student assessment, except for a few exceptionally talented individuals, few could remain calm.
A teacher who appeared to be around forty years old arrived at Zone Thirty-three. He looked very ordinary, without any imposing aura. He had a smiling face and seemed very approachable.
"Hello, everyone, my name is Wang Yan, and I will be in charge of your assessment for the next few days. Let me remind you that injuring your opponents during the assessment is strictly prohibited. Otherwise, I will have to ask them to leave and report to the academy."
Seeing that many students nodded in understanding, Wang Yan smiled, took out a folder, glanced at it, and then looked up, saying, "The first round, first match of the assessment: New Student Class Nine, Team Huo Yuhao, versus New Student Class Three, Team Ouyang Junyi. After entering, stand diagonally opposite each other. You can release your Martial Souls only after I declare the start of the match. Please enter."
According to the plan they had discussed earlier, Wu Feng took the lead and stood at the forefront, while Huo Yuhao and Ning Tian stood on either side behind her, forming a triangular formation. On the other side, the three members stood shoulder to shoulder in a row.
After confirming that both sides were in position, Teacher Wang Yan nodded and said, "The assessment begins."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ning Tian stretched out her right hand and shouted, "Seven Treasures Transform, Crystal of Seven Treasures."
Her body spun in place, and a brilliant rainbow light burst forth from her body. In the midst of that rainbow light, a rainbow-colored pagoda, over a meter high, appeared in her palm.
The pagoda shimmered with colorful lights, seemingly embedded with countless gemstones. Its appearance immediately attracted the attention of the onlookers.
With two yellow and one purple rings, three soul rings rose from Ning Tian's palm, revolving orderly around the seven-layered pagoda in her palm.
"Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, Crystal of Seven Treasures Tower?" Wang Yan's eyes sparkled. "To think she's a Soul Grandmaster-level practitioner of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. This year's new students are truly remarkable!"
At the same time, Wu Feng completed her Martial Soul fusion. Her delicate figure suddenly grew taller, and a scorching aura surged around her body, creating ripples in the surrounding air.
"Hmm, look at those crimson dragon scales. It should be a top-tier fire attribute dragon-type Martial Soul. Class Nine's strength is impressive, with a definite chance of winning the championship!" Wang Yan praised once again.
Huo Yuhao glanced around at the surrounding students, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes. A ring of translucent white soul rings quietly rose beneath his feet, with no other changes visible on his body.
"Huh?" Wang Yan fell silent instantly. And not just him, even the students watching on the sidelines were stunned.
Spiritual Detection was all-encompassing, capable of penetrating even the slightest changes. It was like having an extra brain, allowing automatic judgment while focusing on the battle at hand.
Under Spiritual Detection, everything within a fifty-meter radius was as clear as day, with no blind spots, as if countless eyes were observing from every angle.
Suddenly, Wu Feng's eyes lit up. She sensed a change in the aura of the chubby boy standing at the back of the opposing team.
"Come on, my big chicken leg."
In Ouyang Junyi's team, the Food System Martial Soul Master, Zhao Haochen, shouted loudly. A ring of yellow soul power rippled around his feet, and two yellow lights flashed in his hands.
Immediately, two roasted chicken legs appeared in his palms, which he quickly handed to his two teammates in front.
"Seven Treasures Transform, Crystal of Seven Treasures, First Treasure: Speed!"
In Ning Tian's palm, the first soul ring on the Crystal of Seven Treasures Tower lit up, and a rich yellow light enhanced the magnificence of the tower's appearance.
A brilliant light shot out from the top of the tower and landed on Wu Feng.
"First soul skill, Dragon's Fire!"
The first soul ring on Wu Feng's body lit up, and with Ning Tian's assistance, her speed skyrocketed, leaving behind a series of afterimages as she charged forward.
In just an instant, Wu Feng's figure appeared in front of Ouyang Junyi's team.
Soaring into the air, her legs enveloped in crimson flames viciously kicked the chests of the two individuals standing at the front.
The two hadn't even had time to bite into the chicken legs they just received before their bodies were sent flying by Wu Feng's kick.
Despite their attempts to dodge earlier, under Huo Yuhao's Spiritual Detection, all their movements were anticipated by Wu Feng, who accurately predicted their evasion trajectory.
"Boom!"
With unparalleled speed, Wu Feng's kick sent the two members of the opposing team tumbling.
And what remained in place was only Zhao Haochen, the Food System Martial Soul Master. He had just summoned another chicken leg for himself, but before he could take a bite, he was left dumbfounded.
Damn it, where are my teammates? Can someone help me here?
Watching from the sidelines, Wang Yan's eyes gleamed, and the other three-member teams were also watching from the sidelines. After witnessing this match, their expressions were solemn, and the entire Zone Thirty-three fell silent.
Too powerful. What a terrifying assault-type Battle Soul Master!
Following that, jealousy-filled gazes were directed towards Huo Yuhao.
No, why him? Why can't I be carried away by beautiful girls too?
With a light cough, Wang Yan immediately and unequivocally declared, "New Student Class Nine, Team Huo Yuhao, wins!"