At the lakeshore of the central island in Seagod Lake.
Teacher Wang Yan, who had just finished supervising the freshmen assessment, was standing there with an exceptionally respectful expression on his face.
Not far from him sat an elderly man with messy hair.
The old man looked rather disheveled. His long robe, which was originally white, had turned a gray-brown color and was tattered in many places. His hair was a mess, and his bare feet were soaking in the cool waters of Seagod Lake. In his right hand, he held a large gourd.
The gourd was purplish-red, of unknown material, and he would occasionally take a sip from it, releasing a strong aroma of wine. In his other hand, he held a roast chicken, which he ate heartily, alternating between bites of chicken and swigs of wine.
There was no need to elaborate further; this extremely shabby old man was none other than one of the most "legendary" figures of Shrek Academy during the Peerless Tang Sect era, a ninety-eight level Super Douluo, and an exceptional character comparable to Zhou Yi.
Title: Chicken Leg. Shrek's biggest insider, honorary elder of the Holy Spirit Cult—Xuanzi.
"Xuan Lao, that's the situation. These students, although young and new, are indeed worth noting," Wang Yan said respectfully.
"Especially the student named Huo Yuhao. Despite his young age, he shows remarkable depth. His strength gives me a feeling of being unfathomable; he might be the biggest dark horse in this freshman assessment."
"A body martial soul, that's somewhat interesting," Xuan Lao muttered, swallowing another mouthful of chicken. "But to say he's unfathomable is an overstatement."
"His eyes are indeed a top-tier body martial soul, and his martial soul has a mental attribute, meaning his martial soul is actually his eyes and brain," Xuan Lao said after taking a big gulp from his gourd.
"But as you mentioned, his first soul ring is only ten years old, and his innate soul power is only level one, indicating his talent is extremely poor. Even if he has worked hard on close combat, it's like a drop in the bucket."
"Because the essence of combat between soul masters is still the confrontation between martial souls and soul skills. No matter how strong his close combat ability is, it's still a very minor aspect. To put it simply, I don't see much potential for this so-called Huo Yuhao in the future."
"But, Xuan Lao..."
"That's enough. You don't need to say anymore," Xuan Lao waved his hand. "Since you're insistent, I'll watch the ranking matches of the freshman assessment. Go tell Xiao Ning to save me a seat."
"Yes, sir."
The next morning, the one hundred students of Freshman Class Nine were neatly seated in their classroom, all with excited expressions.
On the podium, Mu Jin's face was also full of joy. Her words were filled with indescribable excitement, and her tone was much higher than usual.
"After three days, the freshman assessment is over. The final results were compiled last night. All thirty-three groups from Freshman Class Nine passed the assessment. Congratulations, your efforts have paid off!"
"Wow!"
The entire Freshman Class Nine erupted in cheers, their shouts echoing throughout the classroom, and Mu Jin on the podium was moved to tears.
Freshman Class Nine had a total of one hundred students, and apart from one student who was specially admitted to the Soul Tool Department, all other students passed the freshman assessment, making them all first-year students of Shrek Academy. This was unprecedented since the establishment of the freshman assessment at Shrek Academy!
They had every right to cheer, for they had created an unbreakable record!
Almost all the assessment teachers agreed that the students of Freshman Class Nine were more resilient than those of other classes. In the intensive assessment matches, they demonstrated amazing willpower and combat capability, with many instances of turning the tide in their favor.
"Alright, everyone, quiet down, please listen to me," Mu Jin said.
Three minutes later, Mu Jin clapped her hands, signaling the students to quiet down.
"Passing the freshman assessment is indeed something to celebrate, but this is just the beginning of your journey at Shrek Academy. When you enter the second year, you will undergo another assessment."
"And among the thirty-three teams in our Ninth Class, sixteen teams' freshman assessments have not yet ended because you've entered the top sixty-four, and you still have to complete the subsequent elimination matches. The elimination matches are where you'll truly prove your excellence."
"In the round-robin phase of this freshman assessment, six groups of students achieved undefeated records. And our class's Huo Yuhao, Ning Tian, and Wu Feng are one of them. Let's give them a round of applause!"
Mu Jin led the applause, and the students of Ninth Class joined in, applauding enthusiastically. Under someone's lead, they began shouting two words loudly.
"Champions! Champions! Champions!"
Ning Tian and Wu Feng were moved to tears, but when they turned around, they found Huo Yuhao standing up, raising his right arm and leading the other students in shouting "Champions" loudly.
"No shame!"
"Why isn't he embarrassed at all!"
Ning Tian and Wu Feng quickly averted their gaze and sat up straight, pretending not to know Huo Yuhao.
Although Huo Yuhao's strength was indeed formidable, having such a playful teammate in their team made it difficult for them, two girls who valued their image, to bear.
"Alright, Huo Yuhao, sit down. I know you have hopes of winning, but can you be a bit less ostentatious?" Mu Jin waved her hand helplessly at Huo Yuhao.
"Hahaha."
With Mu Jin's words, the students of Ninth Class burst into laughter.
"No matter how great your achievements are, you must have a modest and cautious heart. Humility leads to progress, while arrogance leads to decline. The elimination matches start tomorrow, so let me briefly explain what to pay attention to in the elimination matches." Mu Jin waited until the atmosphere in the class quieted down before beginning her explanation.
The explanation was straightforward, mainly focusing on the several top-tier teams within the freshman groups, with special emphasis on the teams led by Dai Huabin, Xie Huan Yue, and Wang Dong.
Although Ning Tian was also a Soul grandmaster, her support-type Soul relied on her teammates for output, and she lacked combat power herself.
And Huo Yuhao, with only a ten-year soul ring, hadn't even reached the basic level of a Soul grandmaster, so in others' eyes, their hopes of winning the championship were slim.
After introducing these formidable opponents in the elimination matches, Mu Jin only encouraged the students of Ninth Class briefly before dismissing the class.
The next day was for the participating students to discuss tactics for the elimination matches. After Mu Jin's introduction, the students of Ninth Class would have a more intuitive understanding of the strength of their opponents in the elimination matches, and from then on, it would be up to them.
Although Huo Yuhao still appeared to be joking and laughing with the other students on the surface, in reality, his heart was as cold as frost and snow.
He had waited for this opportunity for three months, not to prove how amazing he was, but simply to show others that what he had lost would definitely be regained!
Dai Huabin, here I come!
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