Class Zero is Established

"Brother Tao is amazing!"

"Brother Tao, you're the best!"

"Long live Teacher Wu!"

Hearing Long Hengxu announce the result of the battle, the students of First Grade Class Five erupted in cheers!

From today onward, they were First Grade Class One!

As for the original students of First Grade Class One, especially their homeroom teacher Ye Yingluo, they looked like defeated roosters—dejected and crestfallen!

Ten minutes later.

Wu Changkong's office.

"Zhao Tao, Gu Yue, your performance was excellent!"

Looking at Zhao Tao and Gu Yue before him, Wu Changkong's usually ice-sealed face finally revealed a faint smile!

Clearly, he was very satisfied with Zhao Tao's performance!

"Teacher Wu, this is mainly Zhao Tao's credit. I was just providing support!"

Hearing Wu Changkong's words, Gu Yue smiled modestly.

"Gu Yue, don't sell yourself short. Without your help, I would have fallen into huge trouble during the initial encirclement!"

"We're a team, and a team's strength is definitely greater than fighting alone. I feel very lucky to have your support!"

Seeing Gu Yue being so humble, Zhao Tao also smiled and took the initiative to praise her.

And hearing Zhao Tao's words, Gu Yue's pretty face couldn't help but blush slightly, whether from happiness or shyness.

"Zhao Tao, you're absolutely right. The power of a team is very important in battles between Soul Masters!"

"A well-coordinated team of Soul Masters can completely overcome a gap of ten or even twenty levels to defeat a powerful enemy!"

"Also, I want to ask you another question: why did you choose to attack the Dark Eagle Dragon's chest with your final sword?"

Hearing this, Wu Changkong nodded, showing approval for Zhao Tao's words, then continued to question him.

"Teacher Wu, I followed my battle instincts. I could sense that was definitely the Dark Eagle Dragon's weak point!"

With a faint, confident smile on his face, Zhao Tao answered.

"Mm, did you sense any other weaknesses of the Dark Eagle Dragon?"

Hearing Zhao Tao's reply, Wu Changkong nodded and pressed further.

"Yes!"

At this, Zhao Tao calmly listed several other flaws he had perceived in the Dark Eagle Dragon.

"Good, good, very good!"

Hearing Zhao Tao's answers, a smile once again appeared on Wu Changkong's face!

With talent like this, Zhao Tao was absolutely worthy of being called a promising future, and he was worth Wu Changkong's full effort to nurture!

Elsewhere.

Eastsea Academy, Principal's Office.

"Director Long, I heard that in today's first-grade Class Promotion Tournament, three students were seriously injured. What's going on here? How did you act as the referee?"

Looking at Long Hengxu from across the room, Eastsea Academy's principal—Yu Zhen—had a gloomy expression and questioned him in a stern tone.

"Principal, this is indeed my responsibility, but I have my reasons! The course of events was like this..."

Hearing Yu Zhen's words, Long Hengxu first took the initiative to admit his fault, then quickly described the battle situation of today's promotion tournament in detail to Yu Zhen.

"You're saying that in a first-grade promotion tournament, an out-of-control Martial Soul Fusion Skill actually appeared, and a single student broke that Martial Soul Fusion Skill with one sword strike?"

Hearing Long Hengxu's words, Yu Zhen's originally gloomy face relaxed a bit, but he still questioned him with a tone of disbelief.

"Mm, Principal, everything I said is true!"

"If you don't believe me, you can confirm it with other teachers and students."

"At least several hundred participants were present, and they can all vouch for the truth of my words."

Hearing this, Long Hengxu quickly gave a solemn guarantee.

"I see. I believe you, Director Long!"

"Looking at it this way, today's situation had its reasons and can be excused. I won't hold you responsible!"

With a slight nod, Yu Zhen chose to let the matter go.

"Thank you, Principal!"

"Also, regarding today's situation and the strength displayed by the first-grade students, I have another suggestion!"

Hearing Yu Zhen's words, Long Hengxu breathed a sigh of relief and spoke to request instructions.

"Oh? Go on, then."

With a slight nod, a flicker of curiosity flashed in Yu Zhen's eyes as he motioned for Long Hengxu to continue.

"I believe that this year's first-year students are exceptionally outstanding, especially Zhao Tao and the others—they deserve special treatment!"

"Geniuses like them, if placed in ordinary classes to train alongside other students, would surely have their talents buried!"

"In my opinion, their existence fully warrants forming a special class, pooling the academy's resources for targeted cultivation!"

"This way, once they grow strong, they will definitely bring glory to the academy in the future Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition!"

"Moreover, there's hope they could pass the entrance exam for the legendary Shrek Academy, breaking the academy's decades-long shame of having no one admitted there!"

Hearing Yu Zhen's words, Long Hengxu boldly laid out the vision in his mind.

"Hope of entering Shrek Academy? Hmm, that's indeed a good proposal—I agree in principle!"

"However, regarding the teaching staff and the first batch of students for this special class, do you have any specific suggestions, Director Long?"

At the mention of Shrek Academy's name, a look of reverence filled Yu Zhen's eyes!

Clearly, Shrek Academy, the continent's most prestigious institution, was also the promised land Yu Zhen aspired to!

"Of course I do!"

"I recommend that Teacher Wu Changkong serve as the homeroom teacher for this special class!"

"He is already the strongest at Eastsea Academy, though his teaching methods are rather unique. And First Grade Class Five, which won this competition, was precisely the class he personally instructed!"

"As for the student selections, I propose—"

"Choose Zhao Tao, Gu Yue, and Xie Xie from the original First Grade Class Five, and select Zhang Yangzi, Wang Jinxi, and Wei Xiaofeng from First Grade Class One to join this special class!"

Hearing Yu Zhen's words, Long Hengxu gave his answer without hesitation.

"Good, thank you, Director Long!"

"I still need to consult the academy's board of directors about this matter. Once there's a result, I'll notify you!"

With a slight nod, Yu Zhen expressed his gratitude to Long Hengxu, then hurriedly left the principal's office.

In the blink of an eye, the next morning arrived!

Upon receiving the notice, all first-year students of Eastsea Academy gathered on the playground for an impromptu grade-wide assembly.

Under the students' watchful eyes, Long Hengxu and Yu Zhen stepped onto the podium!

"Today, I've specially gathered everyone here to announce an important matter!"

"First, congratulations to First Grade Class Five for becoming the new First Grade Class One. The remaining classes will shift their rankings accordingly!"

"Second, in light of the outstanding performance of this year's first-year students, the academy's board of directors has decided to establish a dedicated elite training class within the first grade, aimed at cultivating the most exceptional students!"

"The name of this class, after deliberation, has been tentatively set as Class Zero. Wu Changkong will serve as the homeroom teacher, and students will be selected from the existing classes!"

"They are—"

Looking at the crowd of students below the stage, Long Hengxu cleared his throat and announced the blockbuster news of Class Zero's formation!