Zhu Ziyang and the other two walked out from the crowd, and the applause grew even more thunderous.
They walked up to Du Weilun and stood between Beibei's group and Chu Hua's group. Unlike Beibei's group, whose faces remained expressionless, and Chu Hua's group, who were brimming with excitement, Zhu Ziyang's group wore humble smiles.
Du Weilun continued, "Very good. Next, I will announce the Academy's rewards for the top three teams in the Freshman Assessment. The reward is simple: each of the nine students in these three teams, regardless of cultivation level or timing, may submit a request to the Academy whenever they need a Soul Ring. The Academy will assist them in obtaining one Soul Ring of any age that they can withstand and that is best suited to their Martial Soul."
As soon as he finished speaking, all the students let out envious exclamations. This was Shrek Academy's promise to help them obtain Soul Rings!
"At the same time, in light of the champion team's distinction and honor, the champion team will receive a special reward." Du Weilun looked at Zhu Ziyang's group with a kindly expression. "This reward will be given separately to Zhu Ziyang's team after class assignments are complete. Please come to my office to collect it afterward."
A special reward?! Zhu Ziyang's heart stirred. He exchanged glances with Jiang Nannan and Tang Ya, and seeing the surprise and anticipation in their eyes, he smiled as well and began to speculate about what the reward might be.
The most likely possibility should be a Soul Bone, he thought.
"You nine may return to your teams," Du Weilun said.
After the nine returned to their groups, Du Weilun said, "The quality of this year's freshmen surpasses that of previous years. It would not be an