Result

It was another bright and beautiful morning, while the air within Shrek Academy was both clean and extremely moist due to the presence of the Sea God's Lake.

All of the students who'd passed the freshmen assessment were gathered in Shrek Plaza, waiting for to be assigned to their classes.

The Director of the Martial Soul Department—Du Weilun—quickly walked to the front of Shrek Plaza, alongside ten or so other teachers. Wulin only recognised one of the teachers who were following him. Which was naturally their previous class's teacher, Zhou Yi. He only had a vague impression of the other teachers.

Du Weilun held a folder in his hands and swept his gaze over the small group of students with a smile on his face. "I'm sure that everyone already knows this, but the freshmen assessment's knock-out tournament has now ended. The top three places have also been decided. As such, I will now formally announce the the top three teams and hand out their prizes. Third place in the freshmen assessment goes to Team Xie Huanyue. Team members: Huang Chutian,Luo Tianlong, Luo Tianba. Please step forward."

The three walked up to Du Weilun with Xie Huanyue standing in front. Their young faces were slightly flushed due to their excitement. Obtaining third place in the freshmen assessment!

The first year students immediately let out a thunderous applause. After the knock-out tournament, there were only around three hundred students left in Year 1. This was a third of the number of students who'd been present at the beginning of the year.

"Second place goes to Team Dai Huabin. Team members: Dai Huabin, Zhu Lu, and Cui Yajie. Step forward."

Applause rang out yet again, but Dai Huabin's team had no traces of excitement on their faces as they stepped forward. This was especially so for Dai Huabin; his expression was clouded, and his head was lowered slightly, as if he had something else on his mind. His eyes were even somewhat bloodshot.

After pausing for a brief moment, Du Weilun used a slightly louder voice to continue speaking, "Next, can everyone enthusiastically cheer for the first place champions of the freshmen assessment! They are—Team Wulin! Team members: Wulin, Xiao Xiao, and Yang Su."

The crowd immediately burst into enthusiastic cheers.

Under tremendous clapping Sound, the trio didn't dare to slow down under the cheers and applause from the many Year 1 students. They hurriedly stepped forward, but Yang Su and Xiao Xiao deliberately slowed down as they walked, allowing Wulin to remain in front.

A smile appeared in Du Weilun's eyes as he watched the three of them walk forward, indicating for them to stand in the middle. Wulin towards Dai Huabin, and Dai Huabin also looking at him.

Du Weilun said, "Alright, I will now announce the prizes for the top three teams of the freshmen assessment. First, each of the members of the top three teams will receive a prize from the Academy itself. All of them will be able to request assistance from the Academy in order to obtain a soul ring that he or she can withstand when the time arises. Furthermore, it will be a soul ring that is most suitable for them."

Once he finished speaking, the students of Year 1 immediately let out astonished gasps. This prize was equivalent to the Academy promising them that their next soul ring would definitely be an optimum one. For example, if Huo Yuhao could withstand a seven hundred year soul ring for his second one, the Academy would find a suitable seven hundred year soul ring for him. This would be the case for every single member of the top three teams. This prize was extremely valuable.

Du Weilun continued, "In light of both Team Wulin's exceptional performance, and their lossless win-streak throughout the entire tournament, the Academy has also decided to award them something special. However, this reward will be kept secret by the Academy. When the class-division has been finished, the three of you can follow me to collect it."

A special reward on top of what they'd already received? This really showcased the difference between the champion team and the second and third place teams. Wulin's trio immediately became excited.

Nobody had any objections to Wulin's team obtaining an additional reward, as they'd managed to defeat teams led by the Soul Elder-ranked Dai Huabin throughout the course of the tournament. The three great Soul Elders among the freshmen, they defeated the strongest one; it wasn't simply luck that they'd become champions. For them to receive even more rewards would definitely be within reason.

Du Weilun said, "Alright, you all can return."

Wulin and the other eight students returned to their original positions.

Du Weilun then said, "The quality of this year's students exceeds that of previous years, thus I hope that you all can continue to work hard. The Heavens reward the diligent, so I hope that all of you will be able to smoothly graduate while obtaining excellent results. Now then, seeing that a few outstanding students have appeared in this year's freshmen assessment, the Academy has decided to promote a few students to core disciples. I will now announce the names of the students that've been promoted."

Shrek Plaza immediately became completely silent. After all, core disciples didn't only come from the top three teams! Du Weilun hadn't said it outright, but who didn't know that core disciples would receive a large amount of resources from the Academy? This issue concerned every single student present, thus, they all listened attentively, in fear that they'd miss their own name being called.

Du Weilun opened the file he'd been carrying, then began to read through the names of the students who'd been promoted to core disciples, "In accordance with the performance of the students during the freshmen assessment, the Academy has decided to choose these following students as core disciples: Bing Wulin, Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao, Dai Huabin, Zhu Lu, Zhou Sichen, Cao Jinxuan, Lan Susu, Lan Luoluo,Xie Huanyue Ning Tian, and Wu Feng."

The instant that Du Weilun had mentioned core disciples.

Wulin come to Yang Su, because in there team only he was not able

become core disciple, but he just smile and said captain are you forgetten if not for your help and Xiao Xiao do you think a 21 rank soul Grandmaster can stand on the stage of Champions, not only that the promise from Academy already solve my problem about, Having my next Soul Ring, but I will definitely promise you Captain, that I will definitely enter inner court.

Wulin nodded but didn't speak further.

At this point, Du Weilun continued, "However, although a few students are currently somewhat lacking in terms of their talent and ability, they still performed exceptionally well during the freshmen assessment. As such, the Academy has decided to temporarily let them enjoy the benefits of a core disciple until the school year finishes. If they're able to make a breakthrough by next year's promotion assessment, the Academy will consider making them formal core disciples. These students are as follows: Huo Yuhao, Cui Yajie, Huang Chutian, Long Xiangyue,Yang Su and Nanmen Yun'er. The announcement is now finished."

Yang Su, after knowing this his smile become, brighter, Because he already know his short coming that was his cultivation, If he want to become Core disciple, he must enter 26 -27 rank of cultivation, before entering in Year two.

This time after announcement was completed Yuhao was in dazze, because he didn't able to become core disciple dispite showing his all skills to his team which lead them in Top8.

If it weren't for the fact that I'm able to release a fusion skill with Wang Dong, that are known to higher ups, maybe I might not have even received the temporary treatment of a core disciple. But, who can I blame? I can only blame the fact that I'm not strong enough yet, and the fact that my first soul ring is only a ten year soul ring in their eyes. A self-depreciating smile appeared at the corner of Huo Yuhao's lips, but when he raised his head back up, his smile had disappeared, and a trace of coldness had appeared in his eyes.

"Yuhao, are you okay?" Wang Dong whispered.

Huo Yuhao softly shook his head, then forced himself to smile. "I'm fine. I just don't have the qualifications to become a core disciple. After all, I'm only a Rank 17 Soul Master."

Following that, the division of classes began. Year 1 was split into four classes: Class 1, which had assault-type and control-type soul masters, Class 2, which had defense-type and agility-type soul masters, Class 3, which had auxiliary-type soul masters, and Class 4, which had food-type, healing-type, and other unique types of both Battle and Tool Soul Masters.

Without a doubt, the strongest class was naturally Class 1. Wulin, Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao were all placed in this class. In Class 2, the strongest student in it was undoubtedly the defense specialist, Xie Huanyue. His Rubberdon truly stood out as a uniquely defensive martial soul. Class 3 was an auxiliary-type class, but it didn't consist of only auxiliary-type soul masters. Instead, it was meant for both Battle and Tool Soul Masters who could directly aid their teammates during a battle. An example would be Ning Tian, who had the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda. As for Class 4, it consisted of a diverse range of soul masters. Comparatively speaking, they had no combat power whatsoever. Instead they had unique abilities that fit within certain special fields. Of them, the most important soul masters in Class 4 were food-type and healing-type ones, Where Yang Su was placed.

Almost all year groups were split this way, with the classes from higher years having fewer students in each class. Shrek Academy's expulsion rate had always been extremely high; the number of students who were able to successfully graduate from the outer courtyard each year didn't exceed fifty. In other words, if 20% of the current three hundred or so students were able to graduate, that would be an extremely good result.

When everyone had been placed in their classes, the teachers in charge of each class introduced themselves. The only piece of good news for Huo Yuhao was that Zhou Yi was one of the teachers in charge of Class 1. Every class had two teachers, and the other teacher in charge of Huo Yuhao's class was Wang Yan, who'd viewed him highly.

Wang Yan, who'd originally intended to teach the higher years, had actually chosen to come to Year 1's Class 1 and teach alongside Zhou Yi for the sake of Huo Yuhao, but not even Zhou Yi knew that.

"Alright, follow your new teachers and return to the school buildings. Wulin, you three follow me and claim your prize." Director Du Weilun announced.

The three proceeded to follow Du Weilun to the teacher's offices, which were located behind the higher year's school buildings.

Du Weilun's office was situated on the top floor, and his office was much bigger than Zhou Yi's. Although it didn't have any fanciful decorations, there were four bookcases inside, which were filled with an abundant number of books.

Du Weilun smiled and pointed towards the sofa. "Come, sit.

Nodding his head, the large red gem on his right hand flashed, causing a leather bag to appear in his hands.

The leather bag seemed to be a soul tool, as there were a few dark-colored patterns inscribed on the brown bag, and Wulin was able to sense minute undulations of soul power from it.

Du Weilun said, "Children, seeing as how you were able to defeat Soul Elders, and have become the champions of the freshmen assessment, I've requested that the Academy make an exception and give you another prize. However, there's only a single prize—which means that you'll have to choose who to give it to. At the same time, this is the most valuable prize that the Academy has given out in the past three hundred years. Take a look." After he'd finished speaking, he handed the leather bag to Wulin.

Wang Dong reached out his hand and received the leather bag. When he'd received the leather bag, he subconsciously untied the string holding it closed.

A ball of yellow light was instantly released from the leather bag without any warning. Under the astonished gazes of Wulin's trio, it slowly rose into the air.

It was a small yet exquisite bone that seemed to be about the size of one's palm. It radiated a pale yellow light, which caused the heartbeats of Wulin's trio to palpate the instant they saw it. The strong undulations of soul power it emanated caused the air within the office to seemingly become viscous. This was the first time that they'd experienced a strange feeling like this.

"This, this is… a soul bone?" Xiao Xiao asked, an astonished look on his face. Even though Du Weilun had hinted that their prize was extremely valuable, they'd never even thought that it'd be a soul bone. This was a soul bone! This was something that was a hundred times more valuable than a soul ring to a soul master!

A soul ring was an energy-based object that would always appear when a soul beast died, but the chances of a soul bone appearing were less than one in ten thousand. Even though higher ranked soul beasts had a higher chance to drop soul bones, only hundred thousand year soul beasts were guaranteed to drop soul bones.

If a soul master managed to obtain a soul bone, their strength would immediately go up a level, which would allow them to have an enormous advantage against other soul masters of the same rank. However, a soul master could only have six soul bones at most: The head bone, the torso bone, and the four limb bones. Of the six possible soul bones one could have, the most valuable one was the torso bone. However, it was also the rarest among the six. The head bone was the second most valuable, while the four limb bones were slightly less precious.

Even though that was the case, a soul bone would always be the most precious item at a country's auction when it was present, regardless of which country the auction was held in. Furthermore, there wasn't a market where one could simply buy a soul bone. One would need a hundred thousand gold soul coins, at the very minimum, in order to stand a chance at buying one in an auction. More often than not, one would need to barter to obtain a soul bone.

Regardless of how rich Shrek Academy was, they still didn't have that many soul bones stored away. Only the most outstanding students, or students who'd performed extraordinarily meritorious deeds, would have a chance at obtaining a soul bone as a reward. When the Academy handed out a reward such as this, it signified that they thought that the benefits and influence they'd gain in the future outweighed the cost of the soul bone.

Yang Su still had some resentment buried deep in his heart from not being made a core disciple. However, the instant he saw the soul bone, both it and the threshold in his heart gradually disappeared. It wasn't because it was something that he desired, but rather because it allowed him to realise how fair the Academy was.

He hadn't been able to become a core disciple of the Martial Soul Department, yet could the Academy be blamed for being unfair? Food type soul master, this Academy lack it, no he need a unique skills or higher cultivation then his peers then only he can come out of crowd. Freshmen with higher cultivations than him were commonplace, and even though he was a member of the champion team, he had only been a bystander in the eyes of those watching. If he'd been placed in Du Weilun's position, would he have been willing to let himself become a core disciple?

The knot in his heart had already begun to undo itself, thus Yang Su's expression began to relax more and more. Following that, his original stiffly respectful attitude became much more natural.

Du Weilun smiled. "Didn't expect that, eh? Correct, your prize is a soul bone. However, you all should know just how valuable soul bones are. Because of this, there's only a single one despite there being three of you. As such, you'll have to decide who to give it to after you get back. However, don't let this soul bone affect your friendship. Even though soul bones are hard to find, good companions are even rarer than soul bones. Now then, I'll give you guys a quick rundown of this soul bone."

"This soul bone is something that I chose especially for you guys, as both assault-type and control-type soul masters can use it. It's a left leg bone known as the 'Emptybright Devil Leopard's Left Leg Bone'. After fusing with it, a soul master will experience an increase in speed, as well as obtain an offensive skill that can be activated using their left leg. However, the greatest benefit of this soul bone lies in the fact that it will produce different skills when fused with different martial souls. However, it'll definitely be suitable for all three of you. I'll give it to you now, along with this leather bag. The leather bag can conceal the soul power undulations generated by the soul bone. You should fuse with it as quickly as possible as, even though the Academy grounds are extremely safe, a precious treasure can doom an innocent man. Also, you'll have to keep this a secret for the Academy. Now then, I trust that you'll know what to do."

After putting the soul bone away, Du Weilun sent them off. The trio respectfully bid him farewell as they left the school building.

The instant they stepped out of the building, they all simultaneously stopped walking. Wulin,Yang Su and Xiao Xiao all glanced towards one other, afterwich Xiao Xiao said, "Let's give it to Yang Su."

Wulin nodded. "I agree."

After saying this, the two looked towards Yang Su. Wulin had already placed the leather bag in front of him. In terms of individual strength, there was no doubt that Yang Su was currently the weakest of the three. If he obtained this left leg soul bone, he'd finally possess an attacking skill. Combined with the increase in speed he'd receive from fusing with the soul bone, Yang Su would immediately have the strength to contend against the other core disciples.

However, Yang Su resolutely shook his head. "No, I can't have this soul bone. Captain, have you forgotten the concept of 'ladies first'? We have to give this soul bone to Xiao Xiao. This is only our first assessment in the Academy. So long as we work even harder and obtain even better results, we'll definitely receive another soul bone as a reward. Of the three of us, Xiao Xiao is the only girl. You both recognise me as your team members, so how could I take something as good as this away from the both of you?"

Although he was quite young, he could tell that Du Weilun hadn't planned to give this soul bone to him. Furthermore, it was as he'd said. As a member, how could he reap all the benefits for himself?

Xiao Xiao was stunned. "Yang Su , you can't be like this. You role played in our matches can't be neglect. At the same time, you're the person who needs this soul bone the most!"

Yang Su simply smiled. "Xiao Xiao, you don't need to say anything else. I've already decided. No matter what, I don't want this soul bone. Haven't you at least thought about it? It's true that I might be able to obtain an attacking-type skill when I fuse with this soul bone, but I'm a food type soul master; having a skill like that might not be a good thing for me! I need to work even harder, and use my own ability to become even stronger. Giving me a soul bone right now might unwittingly make me overly reliant on the attack power it gives me, but you're a different story. Even though you have twin martial souls, an increase in speed is definitely the best benefit you could receive right now, as an increase in speed would make it much safer for you to activate your two Tool Souls on the battlefield. I've already thought it through; this soul bone is most suited for you, there's no doubt about it. Ladies first, you don't have to be polite."

Wulin looked at Yang Su, then glanced at Xiao Xiao. Helpless, he said, "Yang Su, you're valuing a lover over your friend!"

Xiao Xiao giggled. "Save it, you.

Wulin immediately flew into a rage and threw the leather bag that contained the soul bone towards Xiao Xiao. Xiao Xiao caught it and continued to laugh. "I won't be polite then. If we get another soul bone as a team, one of you two can have it."

After she'd finished speaking, she put the soul bone away in her storage-type soul tool. An inconcealable smile of excitement had appeared on her face.

Wulin turned to Yang Su. "Yang Su, you weren't able to become a core disciple. This in future both me and Xiao Xiao also didn't able to meet you during classes, because of our classes, but I will give you my wards before graduating from outer court, I Wulin definitely give a excellent soul bone that suit you….."

Well said, Wulin's trio was supriesed that teacher Zhao was coming here, she was left with Class one and teacher Wang Yan there new teacher.

The trio response Teacher Zhao, Zhao Yi smile and speak you little brats, you didn't let me down, from tournament to now after you select as core disciple. Yang Su you didn't need to feel bad I ask higher up about your situation because as two ring soul master you show suffient talent in field of food type soul master to become a core disciple, but they said that before year 3, if you didn't perform extermely Well there was very rare chance that they selected you as core disciple, the best example was Ning Tian, the only auxillary soul master that able to select to be core disciple, because she has already become soul Elder before the age of twelve, this show her talent.

Yang Su also realised that he was thinking much, Zhao Yi continue to speak I just listen to Wulin promised to You.I know that in future you may not able to see each other often, so I also here to give you the present for be the champion in the Freshmen Exam.

" After she finished speaking, the storage-type soul tool on her hand, which was in the form of a silver bracelet, flashed. A leather bag appeared in her hands, and she passed it to Yang Su.

The leather bag was virtually identical to the one that Director Du Weilun had given them, which instantly flabbergasted Wulin's trio.

"It can't be?" The three said in unison.

Zhou Yi was stunned as well. "What can't be?"

Xiao Xiao speechlessly took out the leather bag containing the Emptybright Devil Leopard's Left Leg Bone that she'd just put away. They needed to keep it a secret from other students, but why would they hide it from the teacher in charge of their class?