Eastsea City, Eastsea Academy main gate.
The morning sun shone on the academy's signboard, making the four characters of Eastsea Academy glow brightly.
A soul-guided bus, entirely dark blue, slowly approached and stopped steadily in front of the academy square.
With a hiss of released air pressure, the door slowly opened.
On both sides of the school gate, teachers and students had already lined up and were waiting.
Dean Yu Zhen stood at the very front in formal attire, a look of satisfaction on his face.
Behind him were the homeroom teachers of various grades, and further back were neatly arranged student formations, each person holding flowers, their faces filled with anticipation.
"Welcome back, teachers and students of Eastsea Academy, from your triumphant return!" Dean Yu Zhen's voice was loud and clear.
The first to alight was Wu Changkong, dressed in his usual spotless white, his ice-blue long hair casually flowing like silk.
Then the students of Zero Class got off one by one, with Fang Yang leading, Gu Yue and Xu Xiaoyan following closely, and then Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, and others.
The teachers and students of Eastsea Academy also got off one after another.
"Clap, clap, clap…"
A round of enthusiastic applause instantly resonated through the sky.
The students of Eastsea Academy eagerly stood on their tiptoes, wanting to catch a glimpse of the Senior Sisters and Senior Brothers who had brought glory to the academy.
"Senior Brother Fang Yang is so handsome!"
"Senior Sister Gu Yue is simply like a fairy!"
"I heard they won the championship!"
Whispers rose and fell in the crowd, every voice filled with admiration and longing.
Dean Yu Zhen stepped forward a few paces and warmly patted Teacher Wu Changkong's shoulder: "Teacher Wu, you've worked hard."
When his gaze turned to the Zero Class students, his voice trembled slightly with excitement: "Children, you have not only won unprecedented honor for the academy, but you have also proven Eastsea Academy's teaching strength to the entire Tianhai Alliance!"
Fang Yang bowed slightly: "Dean, you flatter us; this is all the result of Teacher Wu's diligent guidance."
His voice was neither humble nor arrogant, and his demeanor showed great poise.
The other Zero Class members also bowed one after another, each face beaming with the joy of victory.
Tang Wulin's smile was exceptionally bright, while Xie Xie straightened his back, looking spirited and proud.
Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi, though still silent and reserved, had a glimmer of pride in their eyes.
Gu Yue stood quietly beside Fang Yang, her temperament as cool and clear as the moon, while Xu Xiaoyan happily waved to her classmates.
Standing nearby, Director Long Hengxu remained silent, the resentment emanating from him almost solidifying into an evil sword immortal.
"Haha, Director Long."
Dean Yu Zhen, seeing this, smiled and said, "This time, Zero Class's achievement also has a share of your credit."
"Thank you, Dean."
Long Hengxu forced a smile, secretly thinking, "It seems the Dean still remembers my contribution…"
"Everyone must be tired from the journey back."
Dean Yu Zhen looked kindly at everyone, "Go back and get some good rest first; we'll discuss other matters later."
"Understood, Dean," Fang Yang nodded in response.
"Teacher Wu, Director Long, please come with me to my office," Dean Yu Zhen added.
With the Dean's announcement of dismissal, the welcome ceremony finally concluded.
The students of Eastsea Academy left in twos and threes, their excited discussions still echoing.
"Senior Sister Ouyang Zixin, Senior Sister Mu Xi, I'll go back and rest first," Tang Wulin waved goodbye to Ouyang Zixin and Mu Xi.
"Wu Lin, get some good rest," Senior Ouyang Zixin responded gently, her eyes full of concern.
Senior Sister Mu Xi simply nodded, as she still had to rush back to the Forging Master Association.
On the other side, Xu Xiaoyu called out to his younger sister: "Xiao Yan."
"Brother, what is it?" Xu Xiaoyan asked, blinking her big eyes.
Xu Xiaoyu hesitated, then finally just simply instructed: "Go back and get a good night's sleep."
Although his tone was flat, a rare tenderness showed in his eyes.
"Brother, I know!" Xu Xiaoyan nodded gently upon hearing him.
"Fang Yang, we should also go back and rest."
Xie Xie stretched with a big yawn, his face full of satisfaction, "These past few days have been exhausting."
Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi nodded in agreement.
"Mm."
Fang Yang softly acknowledged.
He held Gu Yue's hand with one hand and Xu Xiaoyan's hand with the other, and the three walked slowly away side by side.
As the teachers and students of Eastsea Academy gradually dispersed, the area in front of the academy gate finally returned to its usual tranquility.
Only the golden, shimmering school plaque still glowed brightly in the morning light, bearing witness to this unforgettable day.
…
In the afternoon, at the central square of Eastsea Academy!
Director Long Hengxu stood on the makeshift awards stage.
His voice was loud: "This year, our school's students achieved historically excellent results in the Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition!"
Immediately, enthusiastic applause and cheers erupted from below the stage.
"Next, let's invite all the students of First Year Zero Class: Fang Yang, Gu Yue, Xu Xiaoyan, Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, Zhang Yangzi, and Wang Jinxi, to come on stage to receive their awards!"
"Zero Class! Zero Class! Zero Class!" Cheers rose and fell, echoing through the sky.
In the ranks of First Year Class Two, Wei Xiaofeng looked at the dazzling Zero Class members on stage, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
He bit his lower lip tightly, an indescribable feeling churning in his heart: "If I had chosen to join Zero Class back then, would I also be standing on that stage now?"
"Now, let's invite Dean Yu Zhen himself to present the awards to Zero Class!" Long Hengxu announced loudly.
Fang Yang led the Zero Class members to stand in a neat row.
Dean Yu Zhen slowly walked onto the stage and personally presented certificates of honor to each student.
"Thank you, Dean," Fang Yang took the certificate with both hands and bowed respectfully.
The Zero Class members received their certificates in turn.
Gu Yue nodded slightly, Xu Xiaoyan smiled brightly, Tang Wulin was solemn, and Xie Xie was full of youthful spirit.
Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi, though still silent, their tightly pressed lips betrayed their inner excitement.
Deafening applause erupted from below the stage again, lasting for a full minute before gradually subsiding.
"Quiet!"
Long Hengxu raised his hand as a signal, and the cheering gradually died down.
"To celebrate Eastsea Academy's victory this time,"
He surveyed the entire audience, deliberately prolonging his voice, "the academy has decided…"
The entire venue instantly fell silent, and all the students held their breath.
"Three days of holiday!"
"Wow!"
Cheers instantly erupted, deafening.
The students jumped up excitedly, high-fiving each other in celebration, and the entire square instantly turned into an ocean of joy.
And so, Zero Class welcomed their moment of glory.
"Dismissed, free activity."
Wu Changkong left a brief command and then turned to depart. He needed to discuss Zero Class's subsequent cultivation plan with the Eastsea Academy authorities.
The Zero Class members, meanwhile, agreed to meet at Eastsea City's most renowned Eastsea Grand Hotel.
In the luxuriously decorated private room, crystal chandeliers cast a warm glow, and exquisite dishes filled the entire round table.
"To victory, cheers!" Fang Yang raised his juice glass, a smile on his face.
"Cheers!"
Everyone responded in unison, and the clinking of glasses made a crisp sound.
Amidst laughter and cheerful chatter, everyone enjoyed the delicious food while discussing their future ideals.
After Wu Changkong's rigorous training and the baptism of this competition, everyone was filled with longing to become an Armor Master.
After eating and drinking their fill, the sun had already set in the west.
Everyone returned to the academy in the twilight, each going back to their dormitory.
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