Class Zero is Established

"Brother Tao is awesome!"

"Brother Tao, you're the best!"

"Long live Teacher Wu!"

When Long Hengxu announced 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 students who had originally been in First Grade Class One, especially Ye Yingluo, the class adviser, they looked like defeated roosters, hanging their heads in dejection!

Ten minutes later.

Wu Changkong's office.

"Zhao Tao, Gu Yue, you both performed very well!"

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

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

"Teacher Wu, Zhao Tao deserves most of the credit. I was just providing support!"

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

"Gu Yue, don't be modest. Without your help, I would've been in serious trouble when they surrounded me at the start!"

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

Seeing Gu Yue give way to him, Zhao Tao smiled and took the initiative to praise her.

At Zhao Tao's words, Gu Yue's pretty face couldn't help turning faintly red. It was hard to tell whether she was happy or embarrassed.

"Zhao Tao, you're absolutely right. Teamwork is very important in a Soul Master battle!"

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

"There's something else I'd like to ask you. Why did you choose to attack the Dark Eagle Dragon's chest with your final strike?"

Wu Changkong nodded in approval of Zhao Tao's words, then continued with his question.

"Teacher Wu, I followed my instincts in battle. I could tell that its chest had to be the Dark Eagle Dragon's weak point!"

Zhao Tao answered with a faint, confident smile.

"Did you sense any other weaknesses in the Dark Eagle Dragon?"

Hearing Zhao Tao's answer, Wu Changkong nodded and pressed on.

"Yes!"

Zhao Tao calmly described the other vulnerabilities he'd sensed in the Dark Eagle Dragon.

"Good, good, very good!"

Hearing Zhao Tao's answer, another smile appeared on Wu Changkong's face!

With talent like this, Zhao Tao had a bright future ahead of him and was absolutely worth investing all his efforts in training!

Meanwhile.

Eastsea Academy, the Dean's Office.

"Director Long, I heard that three students were seriously injured in today's first-year Class Promotion Tournament. What happened? How were you acting as the referee?"

Looking at Long Hengxu, Eastsea Academy's dean, Yu Zhen, questioned him sternly, his expression dark.

"Dean, this was indeed my responsibility, but I had my reasons! Here's what happened..."

Hearing Yu Zhen's words, Long Hengxu first admitted his mistake, then hurriedly gave him a detailed account of today's Class Promotion Tournament.

"You're saying that a first-year Class Promotion Tournament saw an out-of-control Martial Soul Fusion Skill, and one student even shattered it with a single strike?"

Hearing Long Hengxu's account, Yu Zhen's dark expression eased a little, but he still questioned him in disbelief.

"Yes, Dean, everything I've said is true!"

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

"There were at least several hundred participants there who can verify whether I'm telling the truth."

Long Hengxu promptly assured him with complete confidence.

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

"Given the circumstances, what happened today was understandable, so I won't hold you responsible!"

Yu Zhen nodded slightly and let the matter drop.

"Thank you, Dean!"

"Also, given what happened today and the strength displayed by the first-year students, I have another suggestion!"

Hearing Yu Zhen's words, Long Hengxu breathed a sigh of relief and asked for permission to speak.

"Oh? Go ahead."

Yu Zhen nodded slightly, a hint of curiosity in his eyes as he motioned for Long Hengxu to continue.

"I think this year's first-year students are exceptionally talented. Students like Zhao Tao, in particular, deserve special treatment!"

"If geniuses like them are placed in ordinary classes and trained alongside the other students, their talents will surely go to waste!"

"I think they're more than worthy of their own special class, one that receives the academy's full resources and specialized training!"

"Once they've grown stronger, they'll surely bring glory to the academy at a future Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition!"

"They might even have a chance to enter the legendary Shrek Academy, ending the shameful decades-long streak of no one from our academy getting in!"

Hearing Yu Zhen's words, Long Hengxu boldly shared his idea.

"A chance to enter Shrek Academy? Yes, this is indeed a good proposal. In principle, I approve!"

"But do you have specific recommendations for the teachers and the first group of students in this special class, Director Long?"

At the mention of Shrek Academy, Yu Zhen's eyes filled with admiration!

Clearly, the renowned Shrek Academy, the greatest academy on the continent, was a promised land that Yu Zhen longed for as well!

"Of course!"

"I recommend appointing Teacher Wu Changkong as the adviser of this special class!"

"He's already the strongest person at Eastsea Academy. His teaching methods are just a little unconventional, and he personally taught First Grade Class Five, the class that won the tournament this time!"

"As for the students, I recommend—"

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

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

"Good. Thank you, Director Long!"

"I'll have to seek the Academy Board of Directors' approval first. I'll let you know once I have an answer!"

Yu Zhen nodded and thanked Long Hengxu, then hurriedly left the Dean's Office!

In the blink of an eye, dawn broke the next day!

After receiving the notice, all the first-year students at Eastsea Academy gathered on the sports field to attend an impromptu year-level assembly.

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

"We've gathered everyone here today to announce some important news!"

"First, congratulations to First Grade Class Five on becoming the new First Grade Class One. The remaining classes will each move up one place in the rankings!"

"Second, in view of this year's first-year students' outstanding performance, the Academy Board of Directors has decided to establish a special class to cultivate the most outstanding students!"

"The class will tentatively be called Class Zero. Wu Changkong will serve as its adviser, and students will be selected from the existing classes!"

"They are—"

Looking at the students below, Long Hengxu cleared his throat and announced the bombshell news that Class Zero had been established!