Round Robin Ends

"Whoosh—"

The four remaining spectator teams from District 49 watched Zhao Kai and the other two get defeated so effortlessly, gaining a much clearer understanding of the strength of Chen Junting and the other two. After secretly swallowing, they couldn't help developing a trace of retreating intent.

To them, losing one match in the Round Robin wasn't important.

After all, whether they would be eliminated was determined by the number of victories they obtained after ten matches. Since that was the case, they might as well save their energy for dealing with the other teams and obtain victories in the remaining matches.

Chen Junting didn't know what the others were thinking.

After the male Teacher announced their victory, he simply left the field with Qin Lan, preparing to wait for the next match.

"I won't take action in the upcoming Round Robin matches."

Chen Junting swept his gaze over the other four groups and discovered that their Soul Power fluctuations were actually even weaker than those of Zhao Kai and the other two. Thus, he had even less desire to act.

He turned his head and looked at Qin Lan. "When the time comes, have Gao Ming assist you with all his strength, and you should also give it your all. Treat it as practical combat training. Once the Elimination Tournament begins, you'll be able to better display the bearing of an Agility-Attack System soul master. The Academy will value you more for it."

"Of course, if there's a chance."

"Yes, Brother Chen."

Qin Lan was sparing with her words, clearly taking his advice to heart.

However, she was puzzled by Chen Junting's final remark.

It was only during the matches that followed that Qin Lan truly understood what he meant. Chen Junting only took part in one or two matches. None of the remaining teams were willing to fight them; instead, they used the opportunity to conserve their strength. Thus, at the start of several consecutive rounds afterward, their opponents surrendered immediately.

Even the Referee Teacher had nothing to say about it.

As a result, they achieved ten victories in ten matches on the third day.

They smoothly advanced to the Elimination Tournament.

"This is way too boring." Qin Lan felt strange after watching their opponents surrender outright.

"They're all smart people."

Chen Junting stepped forward and patted Qin Lan on the shoulder. "This assessment isn't some contest of loyalty to them. Their goal is to remain at Shrek and continue studying."

"No wonder you said that to me..." Qin Lan said in a muffled voice. "You knew this would happen all along."

Chen Junting waved his hand and didn't say anything more. Instead, following the routine of the past three days, he headed toward the other Assessment Areas. Qin Lan and Gao Ming didn't continue following him.

They knew that Chen Junting had been traveling among the Assessment Areas these past few days to screen talent for the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.

It wouldn't have been appropriate for them to follow him.

Thus, they went back to the dormitory together.

However, before they left—

"Do you think we can join the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect?"

Gao Ming's sudden question left Qin Lan stunned. She hadn't expected her shy roommate and teammate to say something like that. Still, after hesitating...

"Don't you want to enter the Inner Academy?"

Gao Ming shook his head, his tone somewhat dejected.

"Actually, I'm not confident. The Inner Academy is too difficult, and I heard that Shrek's Inner Academy is also very dangerous. I don't really dare to take the risk. Most importantly, I've also heard that the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect offers excellent benefits. You and I are both commoners, so you should understand what I mean."

"Perhaps." Qin Lan neither agreed nor disagreed, but Gao Ming's words had indeed planted a Seed in her heart.

Meanwhile, in District 33.

"A Martial Soul Fusion Skill. Not bad."

Chen Junting stood not far from the field. After exchanging a glance with Wang Yan, who stood at the edge of the field, he revealed a smile. Then, he shifted his gaze back to the assessment match.

The match at this moment was between Huo Yuhao's team and Huang Chutian's team. It had already entered a heated stage.

The Lan Sisters had already unleashed their Martial Soul Fusion Skill. Blue strands of hair filled the sky like a Heavenly Net and Earthly Web, spreading toward the three members of Huo Yuhao's team.

"The Lan Sisters are commoners, aren't they?"

He continuously sifted through the information in his mind.

After discovering that none of the major families in the Three Great Empires had the surname Lan, he couldn't help forming an idea. Given the Lan Sisters' talent, they had a seventy- to eighty-percent chance of becoming Titled Douluo.

Then, the Martial Soul Fusion Skill of two Titled Douluo...

Even if they were only rank ninety-one Titled Douluo, it would be enough to make the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect interested.

"Put them on the list."

A ray of light flashed across the ring on his finger, and a list appeared in Chen Junting's hand. Quite a few outstanding students' names had already appeared on it. For example, Xie Huanyue from Class Two, Cao Jinxuan from Class Ten, and Zhou Sichen from Class Ten...

They were either commoners or members of minor noble families.

Of course, there were also some students who were destined to be eliminated by Shrek Academy and could become the sect's backbone in the future.

However, those students wouldn't be recruited by him or Ning Tian. Instead, the Nine Treasures Pavilion in Shrek City would recruit them.

"Oh, the match is over." Just as Chen Junting stopped writing, he saw Soul Rings rising beneath Dugu Xin's feet. This made him realize that the assessment match had entered its final stage.

The next moment, one Poisonous Thorn after another shot out!

The blue net formed by the crystal-clear strands of hair was instantly corroded by the Poisonous Thorns the moment they made contact! The poison spread toward the scalps of the Lan Sisters at an astonishing speed!

"Ah—"

Seeing this, Huang Chutian didn't even care that Wang Dong had sent him flying with a slash! He hurriedly raised his hand. "Teacher, we surrender!"

After Wang Yan announced the result, he immediately cut off the Lan Sisters' hair, finally preventing the poison from spreading.

When he finished handling the situation and turned around, he discovered that Huo Yuhao and the others had already walked toward the white-haired youth at the edge of the field.

He hurried over.

At the same time.

"Ten victories in ten matches. You performed quite well."

Chen Junting didn't hold back his praise for the three of them. Huo Yuhao nodded excitedly, and even the haughty Wang Dong revealed a faint smile at the corners of her lips. Only Dugu Xin remained indifferent, as though the result of the assessment had nothing to do with him.

This gave Chen Junting a guess.

However, it wasn't appropriate to say anything now.

Thus, he smiled and said, "Since the Round Robin is over, let's go to Shrek City for a meal. Xiao Tian and Wu Feng should have finished their final match as well. But be careful in tomorrow's Elimination Tournament. Your opponents will be considerably stronger."

Huo Yuhao nodded obediently. Wang Dong, standing beside him, wore an arrogant expression. "As long as we don't run into a monster like you, with this great lord here, we'll bulldoze our way through!"

Before Huo Yuhao could say anything, Dugu Xin beside him had already replied, "Yes, bulldoze our way through... I only hope it won't be a one-round elimination. That would be terribly embarrassing."

"Hey! Can't you say something more auspicious?"

Heh heh!

Chen Junting only smiled without saying anything. But then his gaze shifted, and he noticed Wang Yan approaching them. He said,

"I wonder if this Teacher needs something?"