A few months later, the Inner Courtyard assessment arrived as scheduled.
The Inner Courtyard assessment was held on Sea God Island. Wang Nan had just disembarked from the boat when he spotted a familiar face.
"Junior Brother Wang, I knew that with your talent, you would definitely apply for this year's Inner Courtyard assessment."
"You flatter me, Senior Brother Dai. I'm only here to give it a try. Whether I can pass is still uncertain."
"Haha, if even Junior Brother Wang can't pass, then hardly anyone could." Dai Yueheng smiled. "I only hope I don't run into Junior Brother Wang in the arena. Otherwise, I'll have to wait until next year to try again."
Just over a hundred Outer Academy disciples had applied to enter the Inner Courtyard. More than half had already been eliminated in the preliminary recommendations and temperament tests, leaving only around forty for the practical assessment.
There were even fewer Assault Type disciples among them, so the odds of Dai Yueheng encountering Wang Nan were not low. His concern was not without reason.
"Quiet down." Yan Shaozhe and Cai Meier appeared before the crowd with several Inner Courtyard teachers. "Next is the final assessment for entry into the Martial Soul Department's Inner Courtyard: the practical combat assessment."
All the Outer Academy disciples awaiting assessment fell silent and looked toward Yan Shaozhe.
As Yan Shaozhe spoke, his gaze swept across every disciple present, pausing briefly on Wang Nan.
"The academy will arrange different assessments based on your respective paths, but all of them will be related to actual combat. Teachers will soon lead you to your assigned testing grounds. I hope you remember this: whether or not you pass the Inner Courtyard assessment, you are all disciples of Shrek, and among the finest Soul Masters on this