r18novel Chapter 25 Freshman Assessment
Chapter 25 Freshman Assessment
Before the formal assessment of new students begins, a theoretical exam will be conducted first.
"Master Yu Xiaogang's Ten Core Competitive Theories of Martial Soul are guaranteed to be on the test; memorize them all!"
On the podium, Zhou Yi's sharp gaze swept across the entire class. "The conditions for using Martial Soul Fusion Skills, the classification of Soul Master systems, the accurate determination of Soul Beast age... Anyone who loses points on these key points will bear the consequences!"
She spoke eloquently, emphasizing the key points, while the students below held their breath, their pens flying across the paper, afraid of missing a single word.
"Listen up, everyone! If you fail the theory test, even if you miraculously pass the freshman entrance exam, you'll still have to come back and retake it!"
Zhou Yi then tapped the blackboard heavily as a warning.
"Now, everyone, write down your future major. After you've finished, the class monitor should collect them and hand them to me."
Zhou Yi needed to consider the group assignments in advance based on everyone's choices, since the intensive freshman assessment would officially begin as soon as the theoretical exams were over.
The notes were quickly collected. After class, Zhou Yi returned to her office and took a closer look. Her eyebrows twitched slightly.
Huo Yutong and Xiao Xiao, two promising talents she had high hopes for, both chose the "Control" major.
"Control type?" Zhou Yi muttered to herself. Huo Yutong's talent in soul tools was obvious to all, and Xiao Xiao's martial soul was also quite special. Both of them chose the control type, which made her feel that it was necessary to inquire about it.
So, after class the next day, she called the two of them to her office.
However, this conversation, which was expected to be in-depth, ended unexpectedly quickly.
Some truths are far more convincing than any explanation.
A moment later, the office door was gently pushed open.
Zhou Yi watched Huo Yutong and Xiao Xiao walk away hand in hand with light steps, and could only shake her head helplessly, but a slight smile could not be suppressed on the corner of her mouth.
"Twin martial souls... or even two..." She chuckled softly, shook her head, and neatly arranged the class division chart on the table. "Now, the grouping is going to be interesting."
The new student assessment is conducted in teams of three.
Students can form teams freely, but they must obtain approval from their homeroom teacher before they can be formed.
Those who do not form their own teams will be assigned by the class teacher.
After the theoretical exam, the freshman assessment officially began.
"I'll say it again—only those who pass the assessment are qualified to remain at Shrek Academy!" Zhou Yi slammed her hand on the podium. "To become official students!"
She then explained the assessment rules and precautions in detail, and then began to announce the group list.
"Group 1: Huo Yutong, Xiao Xiao, Ma Qingshuang. Group 2: Wang Dong, Zi Hao, Leng Leng..."
Ma Qingshuang is a friend Huo Yutong and Xiao Xiao made in class. She is a powerful attack-type Soul Master.
Huo Yutong, Xiao Xiao, and Wang Dong were originally the three with the highest soul power in the class, but considering the delicate relationship between Huo Yutong and Wang Dong—the battle two weeks ago was still fresh in their minds—Zhou Yi still divided them into different groups.
In team battles, teamwork is of utmost importance.
After the group assignments were completed, Zhou Yi announced the end of get out of class and reminded everyone to have a normal lunch and avoid overeating. She added that if anyone was unable to participate due to an upset stomach, they would be responsible for the consequences.
Huo Yutong, Xiao Xiao, and Ma Qingshuang would gather together as soon as get out of class ended, seizing the time to exchange soul skills and discuss tactics, and then have a meal together to cultivate their tacit understanding.
In the afternoon, the assessment officially began.
"Are all the trainees from Group 6 of District 33 present?"
After a brief self-introduction, proctor Wang Yan reiterated the principle of "friendship first, competition second."
Huo Yutong's team won easily.
The Lan sisters' spirit fusion skill was interrupted by Huo Yutong's soul impact. On the surface, it seemed that their soul power was insufficient and they could not complete the fusion, resulting in unconsciousness.
Huang Chutian fared even worse; two of his teammates inexplicably fell unconscious. He was stunned when he saw his teammates collapse, and then Xiao Xiao blasted him off the stage with a single blow.
In Wang Yan's view, Huo Yutong barely moved throughout the entire match, simply standing still, yet the Lan sisters both fainted, and the match ended just like that.
"What exactly is her martial spirit?" Wang Yan asked curiously after the match.
Upon learning that it was his original spirit, he was overjoyed: Shrek Academy has struck gold this time!
He excitedly went to Elder Xuan to share the good news, but was instead given a "specially made weird-flavored chicken leg" by Xuanzi.
A nightmarish taste exploded in his mouth, and Wang Yan felt as if his taste buds had suffered the most severe impact of his life.
Just one bite made Wang Yan realize that the "unchanging" meals he had tasted day after day in Shrek Cafeteria for the past few decades were now as rare delicacies as dragon liver and phoenix marrow.
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As night deepened, Huo Yutong was gently wiping a small carving knife (for carving soul-guiding patterns) that she carried with her in the dormitory, her eyes focused.
After washing up, Xiao Xiao dried her wet hair with a towel. "I really didn't expect today's match to end so quickly. Yu Tong, that move of yours was amazing!"
"The Lan sisters' spirit fusion skill was interrupted by you before it could even take shape. I was prepared to withstand the impact head-on."
Huo Yutong raised her head, "It's mainly because their mental defenses are relatively weak, so they just took a shortcut."
Truly strong teams aren't that easy to deal with.
"This isn't about taking shortcuts," Xiao Xiao said seriously as she sat down on the edge of the bed. "This is about skill!"
Your mental attacks are unpredictable and will definitely be our trump card in the future.
Qing Shuang just told me that she feels especially safe on your team.
Huo Yutong smiled and said, "Qing Shuang's strong attacks are also very solid, and your Three Lives Soul-Suppressing Cauldron has excellent control. We cooperated very well."
Xiao Xiao's tone became somewhat wistful: "Yu Tong, to be honest, seeing how you were on the court today, I suddenly felt that maybe we could... challenge for the championship, right?"
Huo Yutong paused slightly as she wiped her knife: "It's not impossible, Xiao Xiao. We... must win the championship."
"Must?" Xiao Xiao asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Yes, absolutely." Huo Yutong repeated, "Staying at Shrek Academy is just the first step."
Only by becoming powerful enough, possessing sufficient strength and reputation, can one control their own destiny and do what must be done.
Xiao Xiao nodded vigorously, stretched out her hand, and clenched it into a fist:
"I understand! Then it's settled. We'll not only pass the test, but we'll also keep winning!"
"No matter what strong teams we encounter later, with your mental detection and impact, my cauldron, and Qing Shuang's frontal assault, the three of us working together, we fear no one!"
Huo Yutong turned her head, extended her fist, and gently touched Xiao Xiao's fist together.
"Alright, we're not afraid of anyone. For the championship."