Exams Underway

After Qian Yuling arrived at the new students' area, she found that many people were already seated inside. She casually found an empty seat and sat down.

Not far away, Mo Ying, the boy from before, glanced at Qian Yuling. He seemed somewhat surprised, but he did not say anything.

Before long, a young man walked in. All the new students present recognized him as the young man from the previous assessment.

After entering, he said, "My name is Ye Qiu. My Spirit is the Meteor Spear, and I am a Level 66 Assault-type Equipment Spirit Emperor. I am your guide for the new students, as well as the homeroom teacher of Class One of New Students. I can say that not a single student who leaves my class is mediocre. So, children, are you confident that you can be assigned to Class One?"

"Yes!" The new students let out a deafening roar.

"Very good. Then get ready, children. The class placement exam is about to begin. When the big screen calls your names, just follow it up." Ye Qiu left after speaking.

In the arena, a flying-type Spirit Master floated in the air. She said, "Three Education Committee members, teachers, and students, I hereby announce that the annual new student placement exam now begins!"

Thunderous applause erupted across the venue.

In a section of the stands.

"Yanyan, is your new roommate really a six-year-old Soul Grandmaster?" A boy Dugu Yan's age on her left and a girl her age on her right asked at the same time.

"Tianheng, Lingling, just watch. You'll find out soon enough." Dugu Yan kept them in suspense.

The woman in the sky looked over the information in her hand and said, "There are a total of 200 new students this year. They will fight in pairs, and the 100 winners will continue competing until first place is decided. Each student will be evaluated by three Education Committee teachers. The students who enter the top ten may directly enter Class One of New Students. The remaining ten slots in Class One will be decided by the three Education Committee members, while the rest of the students will be randomly assigned to the remaining nine classes."

"Now then, the first match will be Mo Ying versus Ye Dali. Let us welcome these two new students with a warm round of applause."

Ye Dali was a thirteen-year-old boy. Looking at Mo Ying before him, he said, "Ye Dali. Spirit Mighty Bear. Level 17 Assault-type Battle Spirit Master."

Mo Ying said calmly, "Mo Ying. Spirit Twin Swords. Level 22 Assault-type Equipment Spirit Master."

"What? A Soul Grandmaster?" Ye Dali was stunned. This boy, who clearly looked under ten years old, was actually a Soul Grandmaster. But he had no choice. He could either admit defeat or fight, and admitting defeat would be far too humiliating. So he could only press on.

Ye Dali circulated his Soul Power and said, "Mighty Bear, possess me." As soon as the words fell, Ye Dali's body began to swell. His hair turned brown, the muscles in his arms gradually enlarged, and his height reached two meters. A yellow soul ring rose beneath his feet and pulsed up and down.

Mo Ying extended both hands and circulated his Soul Power. A massive red sword appeared in his right hand, while a slender blue sword appeared in his left. One yellow and one purple soul ring rose beneath his feet.

Ye Dali's pupils contracted again. His second soul ring was already Thousand-Year. How was he supposed to fight this? But with the arrow on the string, he had no choice but to fire.

Among the three Education Committee members, Meng Shenji said, "Mo Ying's second soul ring is Thousand-Year. He is a rare genius not seen in a hundred years. This child must be given special training and kept firmly in the Empire's grasp."

Ye Dali's First Soul Ring flashed. "Mighty Palm!"

Ye Dali suddenly charged at Mo Ying. Mo Ying remained unhurried as his First Soul Ring flickered. "Horizontal Four-Direction Slash."

Mo Ying raised his twin swords and slashed at Ye Dali four times from four directions. Ye Dali was sent flying backward.

"Mo Ying wins," the woman in the sky announced loudly.

The arena erupted in applause. Mo Ying's soul rings had stunned everyone present.

At the same time, Qian Yuling received her notice and headed out toward the arena.

"Alright, let us congratulate Mo Ying on advancing to the next round," the woman said.

"I'm sure the audience has not had their fill yet. So, the next match will be Luo Long versus Yu Ling. Let us give them a round of applause."

In the stands, Dugu Yan's eyes lit up. She said to Yu Tianheng and Ye Lingling, "Tianheng, Lingling, my roommate is about to go on."

Yu Tianheng and Ye Lingling also revealed a hint of anticipation. Meanwhile, Dugu Yan silently thought, Yu Ling, let me see your strength.

Luo Long was a twelve-year-old boy with an ordinary bowl cut.

After the two stepped onto the stage, they sized each other up.

Luo Long said, "Little sister, it's easy to get hurt on the arena. Be careful. If you think you can't win, just surrender."

Qian Yuling found that amusing. Just because she was young did not mean she was weak. Although the boy meant well, it still felt a little strange to hear it.

Qian Yuling replied, "It's fine. My name is Yu Ling. Spirit Branch. Level 21 Summoning-type Equipment Spirit Master."

Luo Long was extremely surprised. This pretty little girl, who was only 1.2 meters tall, was actually a Soul Grandmaster. And what kind of Spirit Master was a Summon System Spirit Master? He had never heard of one before. However, he no longer held any thoughts of underestimating her. "Luo Long. Spirit Savage Jaw Dragon. Level 25 Assault-type Battle Spirit Master."

"Savage Jaw Dragon, possess me." As soon as he spoke, Luo Long's body grew much larger. The phantom image of a Savage Jaw Dragon emanated from behind him, looking extremely imposing. At the same time, two yellow soul rings rose beneath his feet.

The woman in the sky said, "Luo Long's Spirit is actually the tyrant of the forest, the Savage Jaw Dragon. This is an exceptionally powerful Spirit. It possesses..."

Qian Yuling was somewhat surprised upon seeing it on the arena. After all, a Spirit connected to dragons could not possibly be weak. Yet her movements did not slow in the slightest. She summoned her Spirit, the World Tree Root. Two yellow soul rings rose beneath her feet, and both flashed at once as Qian Yuling chanted, "Spirit Summon—Yadeyan, Bingaisi, Leiwosi, Semingteke. Contract Summon—Hedel, Sandel, Fleet, Aosuo."

At the same time, eight additional figures appeared on the arena.

Luo Long, who had been about to attack, was completely dumbfounded. What the hell? That was possible? Was this what a Summon System Spirit Master was like?

The expressions of everyone in the stands were the same as Luo Long's. What kind of Spirit Master was this, summoning monsters to fight for her?

Ye Lingling, Yu Tianheng, and Dugu Yan also widened their eyes.

The three judges all thought at the same time, A Summon System Spirit Master. Interesting. And she is already a Soul Grandmaster at such a young age. Though her soul rings are not as impressive as Mo Ying's, this talent is still enough to warrant investing resources into her training.

The scene was somewhat comical. Luo Long stood in the distance with his eyes wide open. The five Summoned Beasts—Yadeyan, Bingaisi, Leiwosi, Semingteke, and Aosuo—stood before Qian Yuling to protect her, while Hedel, Sandel, and Fleet stepped forward to prepare for battle with Luo Long.

Luo Long also came back to his senses. Looking at Black Knight Sander, who was closest to him, he immediately launched a Tail Whip Attack.