I, Zhao Tao, Will Never Be a Tang Slave!

After two months of cultivation.

Under Wu Changkong's strict guidance, Eastsea Academy's abundant resource supply, and weekly training in the Spirit Ascension Platform.

Every student in Class Zero had achieved results worthy of pride.

Foremost among them was naturally their captain, Zhao Tao.

At this moment, his cultivation had already broken through to rank twenty-three.

Raising one rank in two months was an absolutely astonishing pace for a Soul Grandmaster.

But Zhao Tao had done it!

And compared with the improvement in his Soul Power.

The improvement in Zhao Tao's Soul Spirit cultivation was even greater!

At this moment, the Aged Silkworm Spirit had already broken through to four thousand years of cultivation.

This had also considerably enhanced the power of Zhao Tao's two great Soul Skills, Time Burial Sword and Fleeting Bloom.

With both his own cultivation and his Soul Spirit cultivation flourishing.

Zhao Tao's strength naturally rose to yet another level.

As for Gu Yue.

After two months of cultivation.

She had also successfully crossed the threshold of a Soul Grandmaster, reaching rank twenty-one.

And the Second Soul Skill she awakened was Element Control.

Its effect was this: while Soul Power continued to be expended, it greatly enhanced her control over a particular element.

Once this Soul Skill was activated.

For a short period of time, Gu Yue's control over a certain element could rival that of a Soul Master specializing in that element!

Combined with Gu Yue's terrifying Spiritual Power, it could enormously increase her burst power!

Of course, this Soul Skill also had a minor drawback.

Once a certain element was greatly enhanced, it could interfere with Gu Yue's control over other elements.

But as long as it was used at the right time, it could still be called a divine skill.

Then there were Xie Xie, Wang Jinxi, and Zhang Yangzi.

Their cultivations had likewise each broken through by one rank.

Xie Xie's cultivation had reached rank twenty-two.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi had both reached rank twenty-three.

That was quite good.

As for their physical fitness, Spiritual Power, and combat techniques, all of them had improved immensely.

They had practically been reborn.

Finally, there was Tang Wulin.

Although his cultivation was the lowest, he was held back by his Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul.

Tang Wulin's cultivation speed was not any faster than the others'.

Two months had likewise only allowed Tang Wulin's cultivation to rise from rank thirteen to rank fourteen.

Instead, his strength had improved greatly due to the heavy nourishment he had received during this period.

The strength of one hand had even approached one thousand kilograms.

This made both Wu Changkong and Long Hengxu click their tongues in amazement.

That kid definitely had secrets no one knew about!

And one week before the final examinations.

Wu Changkong gathered the five students of Class Zero and announced matters related to their final exams!

"Teacher Wu, does Class Zero need to take the final exams too?"

Upon hearing this news, Tang Wulin looked at Wu Changkong in surprise.

After all, in his opinion, after undergoing so much grueling training, their strength far surpassed the examination requirements.

A mere final examination had no meaning at all and would only waste time.

"Of course you do!"

"However, as students of Class Zero, as my students..."

"Your final examination subjects will also differ from those of the other students!"

Hearing Tang Wulin's words, Wu Changkong replied calmly.

"Teacher Wu, what exactly are the assessment contents, then?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Xie, standing beside him, asked curiously.

"Your assessment has two parts!"

"One of them is the Spirit Ascension Platform!"

"In three days, the Spirit Ascension Platform will enter its Riot Period."

"You need to endure for more than an hour in the Riot Period Spirit Ascension Platform to pass!"

In response to Xie Xie's question, Wu Changkong did not keep them in suspense and directly revealed the assessment content.

"Riot Period Spirit Ascension Platform? What does that mean?"

Hearing this, Xie Xie asked curiously.

At this moment, Tang Wulin, Wang Jinxi, Zhang Yangzi, and even Gu Yue all stared at Wu Changkong with curious expressions.

"The Riot Period is a special phase of the Spirit Ascension Platform."

"It is said to be caused by unstable internal energy during the construction of the Spirit Ascension Platform."

"Every year, the Spirit Ascension Platform experiences two Riot Periods, each lasting twenty-four hours!"

"During the Riot Period, the number of Soul Beasts in the Spirit Ascension Platform increases, and their cultivation also rises!"

"Therefore, compared to normal times, the Spirit Ascension Platform is more dangerous during the Riot Period."

"At the same time, the Riot Period Spirit Ascension Platform has two special differences—"

"First, Soul Masters can enter in teams."

"Second, after killing Soul Beasts, the speed of absorbing Spirit Energy becomes one hundred times slower..."

"That means other Soul Masters have ample time and motivation to seize your Spirit Energy."

"And what you must do is survive for one hour in the Riot Period Spirit Ascension Platform as a team!"

Hearing this, Wu Changkong explained calmly.

Upon hearing Wu Changkong's words, Tang Wulin and the others all felt considerable pressure!

After all, aside from Zhao Tao and Gu Yue.

Among the other four students, the longest survival record in the Spirit Ascension Platform was only Xie Xie's three hours.

And if their luck was a little worse, sometimes they could be eliminated in less than half an hour.

That was in the Spirit Ascension Platform during normal periods.

Now, entering the Riot Period Spirit Ascension Platform, they would not only have to face more and stronger Soul Beasts, but might also face other Soul Masters watching them like tigers eyeing prey.

Enduring for one hour would not be easy!

However.

When they looked at Zhao Tao beside them, their previously worried hearts seemed to find a pillar of support and instantly settled down.

That was right, this time they were not entering the Riot Period Spirit Ascension Platform as individuals, but as a team.

And with Brother Tao and Gu Yue present, lasting an hour probably would not be difficult!

"Teacher Wu, what about the other assessment?"

At that moment, Tang Wulin, who had spoken first, asked again.

"The other assessment is rather special, and I cannot reveal its content for now."

"However, you will know very soon. Follow me!"

"In any case, the assessment there is somewhat similar to the Spirit Ascension Platform. You can go all out, though it is not entirely the same."

This time, Wu Changkong did not answer Tang Wulin's question. Instead, he took the lead and began walking.

"Is this... taking us to the Tang Sect for an assessment?"

"The order of the assessments seems wrong!"

"I remember that in my first life, the Riot Period Spirit Ascension Platform assessment clearly came first, and only afterward did we go to the Tang Sect for the assessment!"

A trace of surprise flashed through Zhao Tao's eyes upon hearing Wu Changkong's words.

However, Zhao Tao quickly came up with a guess!

That was, after being reborn, his performance had simply been too outstanding and eye-catching!

Wu Changkong was worried that his performance in the Riot Period Spirit Ascension Platform would attract the attention and invitations of certain higher-ups from the Spirit Pagoda!

If that happened, it would undoubtedly affect his attempt to invite Zhao Tao into the Tang Sect!

Therefore.

He had switched the order of the two assessments and was first taking Class Zero to a Tang Sect branch for the assessment!

"Teacher Wu, although you have painstakingly plotted to make me join the Tang Sect..."

"But unfortunately, your wishful plans are destined to fail!"

"I, Zhao Tao, will never join the Tang Sect, that Tang Slave Group, and become Tang San's dog slave!"

A faint cold smile appeared at the corner of Zhao Tao's lips. He said nothing more and simply followed behind Wu Changkong.

Before long, Wu Changkong led the Class Zero students onto a Soul Guidance bus, left Eastsea Academy, and headed toward the outskirts of Eastsea City!