"What? Class Zero? What the hell is that?"
"Has there ever been a Class Zero in Eastsea Academy's history?"
"Teacher Wu is going to Class Zero. What are we supposed to do?"
The students below erupted into an uproar as soon as they heard Long Hengxu's announcement, and they began discussing it among themselves.
It was clear this was an unprecedented move in Eastsea Academy's history!
Everyone began wondering who would get the chance to become an official member of Class Zero.
"Quiet! Everyone, quiet down!"
Looking at the noisy crowd, Long Hengxu hurriedly channeled his Soul Power and shouted.
Only under Long Hengxu's efforts to control the crowd did the commotion gradually die down.
"The first group of Class Zero students consists of—"
"First Grade Class One: Zhao Tao, Gu Yue, and Xie Xie!"
"First Grade Class Two: Wang Jinxi, Wei Xiaofeng, and Zhang Yangzi!"
"Of course, those who weren't selected shouldn't be discouraged!"
"If you perform well in the future, you may still be added to Class Zero!"
"Of course, those who've already joined Class Zero mustn't slack off either. If you fail to meet the program's standards, you may be transferred out of Class Zero!"
"In short, Class Zero's doors will always be open to outstanding students!"
Once the students had quieted down, Long Hengxu slowly announced the Class Zero roster.
"Brother Tao, congratulations to all of you!"
"It's just that I might not be able to fight alongside you anymore."
Hearing Long Hengxu's words, Tang Wulin, who had still been secretly hoping he might be chosen for Class Zero, finally gave up on that hope.
That was right. He was only a twelfth-level Soul Master, and he had only fought in one match during the Class Promotion Tournament. How could he possibly have been chosen for Class Zero?
Although he felt a little disappointed, Tang Wulin was sincerely happy for Zhao Tao.
He forced a smile and offered Zhao Tao his congratulations.
"Wulin, thank you!"
"But don't be too discouraged!"
"Although you're not on the first group's list, if someone gives up their spot, it might pass to you!"
"Besides, you have an advantage the other students don't: your second profession!"
"That'll be a great help when applying to advanced Soul Master academies and entering Soul Master tournaments!"
"You can talk to Teacher Wu and ask him to help you make a case!"
Hearing Tang Wulin's words, Zhao Tao patted him on the shoulder and made the suggestion.
Tang Wulin's absence from the Class Zero roster was something Zhao Tao had expected.
After all, unlike in his previous life, Tang Wulin hadn't fused with the Golden Dragon King Bloodline, and he hadn't done anything particularly impressive in the tournament.
Under those circumstances, it was only natural that he hadn't been recommended for Class Zero.
Still, Zhao Tao wanted to keep Tang Wulin close so he could look after him, help reshape his thinking, and control the pace at which his Golden Dragon King Bloodline awakened.
So Zhao Tao smiled and offered Tang Wulin an idea he could try.
Admittedly, Tang Wulin's Martial Soul and Soul Power were holding him back, but his outstanding second profession made up for all of that!
"Thank you, Brother Tao!"
Hearing Zhao Tao's words, Tang Wulin's eyes lit up.
Then he jogged over to Wu Changkong and began speaking with him in a low voice.
After Long Hengxu made the explosive announcement that Class Zero was being established,
"Students, I'm sure you're all curious why we've suddenly established a special Class Zero!"
"..."
"Everyone else is dismissed. Teacher Wu and the First Grade Class Zero students, come with me."
The dean of Eastsea Academy, Yu Zhen, also gave a speech. Then he led Wu Changkong and the six students to the Dean's Office.
"Children, you're Eastsea Academy's most outstanding students. You'd even have a chance of winning the Class Promotion Tournament against students in the upper grades!"
"But there's always someone better. Although your abilities are decent, you still have a long way to go compared with the elite Soul Masters of Heaven Dou City, Mingdu, and even Shrek City!"
"We established this special class at Eastsea Academy to give you the chance to catch up with those elite Soul Masters and even strive to enter the continent's number-one academy—Shrek Academy!"
"Children, do you understand?"
Looking at the six students before him, Yu Zhen couldn't hide his admiration, but he still put on a stern expression as he spoke.
"We understand!"
Hearing Yu Zhen's words, Zhao Tao and the other five students nodded.
"Good! These are the Class Zero agreements. Take a look, and if everything's in order, sign them!"
Yu Zhen nodded with satisfaction, then took six copies of the agreement from his Storage Soul Tool and handed one to each student.
The agreement wasn't complicated. It contained only one restriction for the students.
Once they joined Class Zero, they had to accept the academy's training.
Unless they were admitted to Shrek Academy, they had to continue their studies in Eastsea Academy's intermediate and advanced divisions and could not transfer out midway.
"Dean, could we talk to our families about this agreement first?"
Looking at the agreement in his hands, Xie Xie asked hesitantly.
"Sure, but then you won't need to be involved in Class Zero. We don't need people who can't commit."
Hearing Xie Xie's question, Yu Zhen replied calmly.
"Dean, I'm sorry, but I can't sign this agreement!"
"When I reach the advanced division, my family will definitely send me to a better academy."
Hearing Yu Zhen's words, a complicated look flashed through Wei Xiaofeng's eyes. In the end, he chose not to sign the agreement.
"All right. Everyone has their own aspirations. You may leave."
Hearing Wei Xiaofeng's words, Yu Zhen remained composed and took the agreement back from him.
Zhao Tao, for his part, didn't hesitate and signed the agreement at once.
After all, getting into Shrek Academy would be no harder for him than slicing through melons and vegetables!
After seeing Zhao Tao sign, Gu Yue also signed without a second thought.
As for Xie Xie, seeing that both Zhao Tao and Gu Yue had decided to join Class Zero, he put his doubts aside and signed the agreement.
Meanwhile, although Wei Xiaofeng from First Grade Class Two had chosen to withdraw,
Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi decided to join Class Zero.
"Good. Starting today, you'll become the academy's true elites. The academy's resources will all be directed toward you!"
"As for your goal, there's only one: strive to enter the continent's number-one Soul Master academy, Shrek Academy. Keep it up, children!"
Looking at the five who had signed the agreement, Yu Zhen instantly changed his tune and encouraged them with a kindly smile.
"Yes, Dean!"
Hearing Yu Zhen's words, the five nodded firmly.
"Dean, as Class Zero's homeroom teacher, I'd like to recommend one student for admission to Class Zero!"
Just then, Wu Changkong, who had remained silent all this time, suddenly stood and spoke.
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