The battle on the Third Year Students' side concluded.
The chaotic brawl between the First Year and Second Year was also nearing its end.
The Second Year suffered a crushing defeat!
Setting aside those two overpowered monsters, Gu Yue and Na'er, the First Year practically had a piece of Battle Armor for every person. Who could possibly withstand that?
The area of the chaotic brawl was a complete mess.
The Second Year students were slumped on the ground in all directions, their Soul Power so overdrawn that they didn't even have the strength to lift a hand. Their faces were filled with an unbelievable sense of frustration.
They never imagined that this group of First Year "juniors" would be powerful to such an extent!
"How are we supposed to fight this!" A Second Year student pounded the ground, his tone collapsing. "Those two girls are simply monsters! One controls the entire field with elements, and the other is so fast you can't even see her. We couldn't even touch a single finger of theirs!"
"And the others—almost everyone has a piece of Battle Armor. Our attacks hitting them felt like a mere itch!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a terrifying giant dragon flashed by. The complaining student vanished along with it.
"Old Ma!" a classmate nearby cried out in alarm.
The vicinity was filled with nothing but bad news.
"What do we do! I can't hold on much longer!"
"Class monitor! Where's the class monitor? Help us!"
"Oh no! Class Monitor Yuan En was also sent flying by a hit!"
"Huh! The class monitor fainted?!"
These words were like a bucket of cold water poured over the hearts of the Second Year students. The crowd, which had still been struggling, instantly lost their spirit.
Everyone looked toward the sound, only to see Yuan En Yehui lying motionless on the ground, before being teleported off the arena.
Na'er stood with her hands on her hips, her nose pointed toward the sky.
The Golden Dragon behind her followed suit with its claws on its hips, its dragon head slightly raised, its breath curling into small air currents as it exhaled.
Consistent with her demeanor, it exuded a tsundere vibe of "looking down upon all living things."
"Titan Giant Ape? Not bad."
"The strength is passable."
The First Year students cheered: "Sister Na'er is mighty!"
Some of the students' cheers lacked confidence because they remembered the scene of being sent flying themselves, and they still felt a faint ache now.
Gu Yue walked to her side, reached out to pat the top of her head, and said helplessly, "Stop playing around, it's over."
Seeing that the Second Year had already lost their will to fight and had no Battle Intent left.
Ya Li announced, "The chaotic brawl is over. The First Year wins."
The First Year students retracted their Battle Armor one after another, wearing smiles of victory as they gathered in small groups to discuss the battle they just had.
In contrast, the Second Year students were dejected, lacking even the strength to crawl up. They could only stare in the direction of the First Year, their eyes full of envy and frustration.
They were all Soul Masters, so how could the gap be this large?
The Elders on the stage were also reflecting: "Arthur's future is limitless. He should be the leader of this generation."
"Future? I think he already cannot be underestimated now."
An Elder looked at Ya Li: "Your decision was correct."
Among them, the happiest were the workers from the Body Sect.
In their hearts, they praised Mu Ye for finally doing something right.
However, some Elders had strange looks in their eyes. Arthur's potential was unfathomable; he might be another Yun Ming.
No, even Yun Ming was far inferior to him.
For some people, this was unacceptable, as it would harm their interests.
A person invincible under heaven must never appear... The competition ended.
Returning to daily life, time passed slowly.
Having tasted the sweetness of pummeling the Second Year, the First Year students threw themselves frantically into the great cause of Battle Armor.
Inside the temporary cultivation field "invested" in by Arthur, the First Year students were gathered. The rhythmic clanging of metal Forging, the hum of Soul Power being injected into Battle Armor, and the crackling of Elemental Power collisions intertwined, making even the air feel charged with enthusiastic drive.
"Work harder! Just embed this core into the chest plate, and it's done." A student was drenched in sweat, his hands firmly pressing down on a blue-glowing core as Soul Power flowed continuously into the Battle Armor.
In the nearby Forging area, sparks flew everywhere. Several students surrounded a giant Forging furnace, with Arthur holding a Forging hammer in each hand.
Clang, clang, clang.
Spirit Forging metals were produced in a steady stream.
Gu Yue was surrounded by a group of students, patiently answering questions about Battle Armor design.
Her fingertips slid across the blueprints on the virtual light screen, which were densely marked with soul spirit conduction paths.
Na'er only had her raw strength, so she went wherever help was needed.
At this moment, Wu Zhangkong walked in.
"Everyone, stop for a moment."
His gaze swept across the room: "The teaching for the first half of the academic year is about to end. The final exams will begin immediately."
His cold words made the entire class perk up their ears and look over in unison.
"I will first announce the exam rules."
"The duration of this exam is fifteen days. The core mission must satisfy two requirements."
"First, the entire round trip must pass through at least ten cities, including the destination, Bright Capital. Second, in each city, you must defeat an opponent whose cultivation is at least five ranks higher than your own, and all external assistance is prohibited throughout the journey."
"Before departure, all students must hand over their storage spirit tools, communication spirit tools, and all personal resources and money. You will participate in the assessment in a state of having nothing. The path to find enemies, combat plans, and travel itineraries are all to be arranged independently by the individual; the academy will not provide any guidance."
"The assessment score will be recorded by teachers following in secret. The score will be determined based on the level of the opponent's strength. However, note that the teachers are only responsible for recording; they will not intervene regardless of what life-threatening danger a student encounters."
"Completing all tasks and returning safely within fifteen days constitutes a pass. Those who do not return on time will be treated as failing, and their final score will be halved. I hope you act within your capabilities and do not challenge opponents beyond your limits."
After finishing all the rules, Wu Zhangkong reminded them: "No grouping allowed. Everyone must set out alone. If any mutual assistance is discovered, it will be treated as a failure."
As soon as these words were spoken, the students, who were originally indifferent, all looked toward Arthur.
No way.
If the class monitor isn't leading us... we can't live without the class monitor anymore.
Arthur said, "No grouping... but we weren't in groups to begin with."
Wu Zhangkong was helpless: "You're just playing with words."
"Forget it, that's not important." Arthur mused, "Just departing separately; wouldn't it be fine if we just happen to run into each other later?"
"Oh?" Wu Zhangkong became interested. "How are you going to 'happen to run into each other'?"
There were one hundred and one people in the class.
Setting out separately, even if the routes were agreed upon in advance, they might not necessarily meet up precisely.
After all, they had to cover ten cities in fifteen days. There were too many variables on the way, and no one could guarantee they wouldn't be delayed by unexpected situations.
"Don't you worry about that. Just watch my performance when the time comes."
...Early the next morning, they prepared to set out.
All the First Year students stood on the Spirit Ice Plaza.
Wu Zhangkong and Shen Yi began registering and storing their storage spirit tools. Aside from the clothes on their backs, they could not take a single penny or item during the final exam period.
"Class monitor, where are we going to gather then?"
"Shh." Arthur held his index finger to his lips.
"Just go according to your own ideas. Leave the rest to me."
Everyone was puzzled, but they still nodded.
After spending so much time together, they trusted their great class monitor implicitly!
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