Forming a Team

"Support Soul Masters have relatively weaker combat power, and one-on-one is unrealistic, so assessments are usually conducted through team battles. This year, the academy has set it as 3v3."

"Form teams freely within the class. If free team formation isn't completed, I'll give you two options: 1. Draw lots; 2. I will assign you to teams."

"This assessment will involve all first-year new students in the academy. There will be about three hundred groups of students, and half of them will be eliminated and drop out. So, you must give it your all."

"During this period, you should all carefully consider your specialization direction. After the assessment, the remaining students will undergo targeted training."

"Now, I'll give you ten minutes to form teams. Submit your intended team lists later. Huo Yuxi, come up here," Zhou Yi said, looking down at the roster in her hand, her voice calm.

Huo Yuhao looked at Huo Yuxi worriedly, "Xixi."

"It's okay," Huo Yuxi whispered reassuringly and walked to the podium.

"What is your current Soul Power level?"

"Level 32, Teacher."

Zhou Yi put down the items in her hand. "That fast? In just three months, you've advanced 3 levels?"

This brother and sister duo truly brought her surprises all the time.

Huo Yuxi's talent was heaven-sent; at only 11 years old, she had already reached level 32.

Although Huo Yuhao's talent was a bit lacking, with two Mystic Water Pills and one Soul Ascension Pill, plus his diligent training, he had now reached the peak of level 17.

Zhou Yi was silent for a moment before continuing, "All new students must participate in this competition. Your strength is much higher than I anticipated, so I will personally form your team. Any problems?"

Huo Yuxi shook her head. Although she wanted to be with Huo Yuhao, Zhou Yi had her own arrangements, so she naturally wouldn't object.

"Alright, you can go down now."

A while later, the team formation results were submitted to the podium. After discussion, it was decided that teams that couldn't be formed would be reasonably configured by Zhou Yi.

She tidied up the team list and began to announce it. "Okay, I will now read out the list. First group, Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao."

Xiao Xiao felt a bit regretful that she couldn't be in a group with Huo Yuxi, but thinking that they were at least acquaintances, she didn't dwell on it any further.

"Second group, Huo Yuxi, Lu Wanwan, Luo Ling."

"Third group..."

Three months passed. The class of over ninety people now had sixty-nine remaining, just enough to form twenty-three groups.

"Assessment registration begins tomorrow morning, and the assessment will start in the afternoon. Take this time to get to know your teammates and practice together."

It was just time for school to end. Zhou Yi gave a few more instructions on the competition rules before leaving.

"Huo Yuxi, hello. I'm Lu Wanwan, and this is Luo Ling. Please take care of us."

Luo Ling didn't talk much and had a more heroic appearance, while Lu Wanwan was as her name suggested, with a gentle temperament.

Huo Yuxi looked at the two people who were clearly taller than her and felt a little nervous. Her voice was soft and delicate as she said, "Hello, please take care of me."

The assessment registration was in the morning and started at noon. Since Huo Yuxi and the other two didn't know each other, they quickly arranged to practice. This time, not even Huo Yuhao's grilled fish could tempt her.

The three of them arrived at an open space. Huo Yuxi introduced herself first, "Huo Yuxi, level 32 Soul Elder. My Martial Soul is the Soul Devouring Spider, which belongs to the mental attribute and can resist all mental attacks."

"Level 32?" The two exclaimed in unison. They knew Huo Yuxi's talent was extremely high when school started, but they hadn't expected her to have entered the Soul Elder stage in just three months.

Huo Yuxi now knew her talent was very good. Facing this situation, she didn't know how to respond. Being humble felt like showing off, while accepting it felt arrogant.

Fortunately, the two were only shocked for a moment. After recovering, they also began to introduce themselves.

"Luo Ling, level 24 Soul Grand Master. My Martial Soul is the Sea Spirit."

"Lu Wanwan, level 21 Soul Grand Master. My Martial Soul is the Radiant Cloud Spirit Deer."

Huo Yuxi was secretly surprised in her heart. According to what she had read, the Radiant Cloud Spirit Deer Martial Soul was an extremely rare support-type beast Martial Soul, and Luo Ling was actually a Sea Soul Master. She was truly keeping her strengths hidden.

"Your level is higher. Shall we two try a round with you? Is that okay?"

Lu Wanwan's voice was soft and gentle. Huo Yuxi couldn't help but look up at the beautiful young face, her own face flushing slightly, and nodded.

Luo Ling pulled Lu Wanwan a little further away and stood firm. Huo Yuxi signaled them to get ready, and then both sides activated their Martial Souls.

Upon seeing Huo Yuxi's soul ring configuration of one yellow and two purple, the two were astonished again. They had initially thought that the two of them might be bullying her, but they hadn't expected... they should worry about themselves instead.

"First Soul Skill, Vortex."

Luo Ling's first soul ring lit up, and circles of water vortices appeared around her, rapidly heading towards Huo Yuxi.

Lu Wanwan followed closely. She placed her hands on her chest, lowered her head, and stood piously. A phantom of a pure white deer appeared before her. "First Soul Skill, Blooming Steps."

The deer ran across the open ground, and wherever its steps fell, pure white lotuses appeared and floated in the wind.

Huo Yuxi noticed that after the lotuses collided with the vortices, their speed seemed to slow down. Her gaze deepened, and she began to run with a serpentine movement.

A lotus, just as it was about to touch her, exploded when she dodged it with a flip. The lotus that fell to the ground suddenly burst, creating a small pit.

Fortunately, she hadn't been reckless. After dodging another vortex attack, she raised her left hand, which was holding the Soul Devouring Spider, and her clear voice rang out, "Second Soul Skill, Throat Grasp Fury."

The Soul Devouring Spider doubled in size, and the air around them rippled. Luo Ling and Lu Wanwan instantly felt their Soul Power being consumed at an accelerated rate, accompanied by ringing in their ears. By the time they regained their senses, Huo Yuxi's figure had already vanished.

Sensing something, Luo Ling looked at Lu Wanwan. "Wanwan, be careful."

At the same time, six bladed projectiles shot towards Lu Wanwan from four different directions. After three months of training, Huo Yuxi could now control the Gui Yan Blade attacks quite proficiently.

Students who could come to Shrek Academy were not simple. Lu Wanwan reacted quickly, tapping her toes on the ground, and leaped lightly.

Huo Yuxi watched the direction she had dodged, a bright smile on her face. A good opportunity; she had guessed correctly.

With a wave of her right hand, the Gui Yan Blade reversed its original trajectory and shot directly towards Lu Wanwan with full force. The two blades that hadn't appeared earlier were now shooting directly from in front of her, stopping less than half an inch from her eyes.

Lu Wanwan's eyelashes fluttered slightly. Her tightly clenched hands were slick with sweat. She had been too hasty.

Luo Ling nimbly moved to Lu Wanwan's side, her expression worried. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine. I'm eliminated, you guys continue." Lu Wanwan retreated to the side.

After confirming she was truly alright, Luo Ling turned to look at Huo Yuxi, her arms elegantly extended. A humanoid sea shadow appeared behind her, with two large water spouts hovering on either side.

"Second Soul Skill, Drowning Water."

As she unleashed her Second Soul Skill, the water from the spouts flowed out, forming water pillars that began to encircle Huo Yuxi.