Chapter Sixteen: Rebirth Assessment (Part Two)

  Zhou Wei's eyes changed, and for the first time in Class 1 of the new semester, a situation beyond her control appeared. After thinking for a moment, she said: "Alright, let's just focus on controlling then. It'll also be convenient for your future collaboration with the three of you. Although the freshman assessment is only your first assessment at Shrek Academy, it's very important for your future cultivation path. Only by getting a good ranking in the freshman assessment can you have the possibility of appearing in the academy's training roster. In our class, I think the most promising ones are the three of you. Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao don't need to be mentioned, you both have transcendent talents and abilities that surpass other students. As for Huo Yuhao, your cultivation is not strong, and your talent is average. However, you have an unyielding determination and a special spiritual attribute martial soul that ordinary people can't match. The three of you have complementary abilities, even without considering Xiao Xiao's second martial soul. I'm giving you a task: in the freshman assessment, your goal is only one - to be the champion. If you can't get the championship back, then forget about it, and the two of you will just have to follow me for cultivation."

  Huo Yuhao nodded and said, "Teacher Zhou, even if we win the championship, I'm willing to continue practicing with you."

  Zhou Wei was taken aback, "You foolish kid, don't you think I'm very strict? They call me something behind my back and I know it all too well, you don't need to flatter me."

  Huo Yuhao shook his head seriously and said, "No, Teacher Zhou. I really want to continue learning from you. Although you are a bit strict, following you can learn more useful things. Occasionally, I also observed other classes, at least in the first three months of freshman year, their progress is not as good as our classmates."

  Zhou Wei's face finally had a hint of a smile, although her aged face didn't look particularly good when smiling, but it was the first time Hou Yu Hao felt warmth from her.

  "Alright, you three go back and rest. Remember, the championship is something you must achieve. And I can tell you in advance that our Shrek Academy's wealth and prestige are not just a one-time thing. Among all the assessments in the academy, the rewards for winning the freshman assessment championship and the external institute graduation assessment championship are the most generous. As for what they are, you'll naturally find out when you win the championship. Go, go back and adjust your state, I believe in your abilities."

  "Yes." The three of them responded in unison and walked out of the classroom together.

  Just as they stepped out, Xiao Xiao seemed to have mustered up her courage and said: "Wang Dong, can I talk to you for a bit?"

  Wang Dong shook his head and said, "No need, I still have to go back and prepare for tomorrow's competition. Xiao Xiao, wait until the assessment begins, we'll see the might of your dual martial souls." With that, he grabbed Huo Yuhao's shoulder and left first.

  Looking at the loss in Xiao Xiao's eyes, Huo Yu Hao smiled at her, and Xiao Xiao forced a smile back. They were both still young, and their vague feelings for each other came mainly from physical appearance. Wang Dong's rejection had left Xiao Xiao feeling somewhat lost, but she didn't think much of it, only thinking to herself: What's so great about that? Just wait until the assessment starts, and you'll see my abilities. Humph! Her pride was always hidden deep within her heart.

  "Others have a good impression of you, don't refuse so obviously?" He Yu Hao joked with Wang Dong.

  For three months, the two had become familiar with each other, and the tense training life in the academy was only a physical exercise for Huo Yu Hao, while his mind was more relaxed than ever before. At least here, every student was equal, without any sense of class like in the Duke's mansion. With an open heart, his personality also became more cheerful, no longer the shy and taciturn boy he used to be when he first arrived.

  Wang Dong curled his lip and said with great fanfare, "Many girls like me, can I respond to every one of them?" He continued, even more condescendingly, "We're still young, everything should prioritize our studies. How can we have other thoughts? Ho Yu Hao, your mind is really unhealthy."

  "Hmmph... " Huo Yu Hao couldn't refute him, "You win!"

  Wang Dong smiled and said, "Let's go, we're getting out of school early today. Let's get some grilled fish to eat. The official registration is tomorrow, and I estimate the assessment will start the day after tomorrow. It's time for us to show off our skills."

  He Yu Hao said irritably: "You eat roasted fish every day, aren't you tired of it? Besides, the assessment is about to begin, let's sharpen our swords."

  Wang Dong snorted and said, "You're so stubborn, all you know is practice. Aren't you afraid of practicing to the point of stupidity?"

  Huo Yu Hao chuckled and said, "I'm not talented, but I've got a head start. You know that most of my current soul power is due to the effects of medicine. At least I have some chance of passing the assessment now. Teacher Zhou put me in the same group as you and Xiao Xiao, obviously to take care of me. If I don't work harder, wouldn't I be disappointing Teacher Zhou's kindness?"

  Wang Dong curled his lip and said, "Your innate talent isn't great, but your martial soul is pretty good. Don't worry, with a genius like me around, it's not just the new students who can't win against me - even second-year students might not be able to beat me. When the time comes, you just need to use your Spirit Detection Sharing and then watch from behind. With this genius making a move, the championship is as good as mine."

  Huo Yuhao reminded: "Our Shrek Academy is the number one academy in the world, and it has always been a place where dragons and tigers are hidden. Don't be careless. However, I think that Xiao Xiao's strength is not bad either. You two should cooperate well at that time."

  He has four major spiritual skills, but Wang Dong only knows about Spiritual Detection Sharing. As for direct combat capabilities, Huo Yuhao had some foundation after cultivating the Tang Sect's ultimate skill, but relying solely on the Tang Sect's ultimate skill and a powerful soul master was still insufficient. Just as Wang Dong said, his greatest role in the assessment was indeed Spiritual Detection Sharing.

  Although Wang Dong could talk his way past He Yuhao, in reality he couldn't outdo his stubbornness. After returning to the dormitory, they both ended up cultivating in silence. However, He Yuhao did promise Wang Dong that he would prepare more roasted fish for him to eat his fill at night.

  Seventeenth-level soul power, within the body can already gather into a white airflow, following the Xuantian Cultivation Method's running route to wander around, the whole body is transparent and warm, not only comfortable but also making obvious progress.

  After three months of hard training, Huo Yu Hao had a faint feeling that under the nourishing effect of the two Xuan Shui Dan and his own discovery of the Xuan Tian Gong, his meridians had expanded significantly, and were now extremely resilient. His physical constitution was no longer inferior to anyone of the same age. However, he had started on the right path relatively late, so it was unlikely that he could catch up with Wang Dong; all he could do was make common progress together.

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  Second update: I sincerely apologize to everyone, especially the brothers who waited for updates last night. Extremely sorry. It was all my mistake. Today's four updates will definitely not be less.