Chapter 143

Early the next morning, Class One's core disciples were summoned to the office.

The room was packed with people.

Besides Xue Lingyun, there were Wang Dong, Huo Yuhao, Xiao Xiao, Lan Susu, Lan Luoluo, Zhou Sichen, Cao Jinxuan, Wu Feng, Zhu Lu, and Huang Chutian, who had just become an official core disciple.

Including Xue Lingyun, there were eleven of them in total.

Of Class One's twelve core disciples, everyone except Dai Huabin was present.

Zhou Yi stood behind the office desk, her gaze sweeping over every face.

She coughed, drawing everyone's attention.

"I called you here today to inform you of a special situation. Three days from now, the Outer Court will hold a Core Disciple Selection Tournament. Originally, this had nothing to do with us second years, but the academy suddenly decided to let the second year core disciples participate as well. So all of you need to prepare yourselves."

Zhou Sichen was the first to speak. "Teacher Zhou, what is this selection tournament for?"

Zhou Yi said, "You don't need to worry too much. There won't be any punishment even if you lose. The participants are all core disciples under fifteen from the Outer Court, including those from the Soul Guidance Department. I counted them up—there should be around thirty people. Seven will be selected to carry out a mission. As for what that mission is, only those selected will know. Originally, these spots were meant for the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Years. You're lucky to be allowed to participate this time, so just do your best. Our class alone takes up eleven core disciple spots. At the very least, don't let us get completely wiped out."

Standing among the crowd, Xue Lingyun understood as he listened.

This was the selection for reserve team members for the