Why Didn't He Need an Assessment?

It turns out that foodies can be quite picky.

Na'er said it was delicious, and everyone who tasted it couldn't help but give it a thumbs up.

Although we don't know how the food is in the other three cafeterias yet, the Na'er took them to is definitely good!

The food was delicious and the portions were generous; the chef even added two extra dishes for them.

It seems that Na'er's claim of being "very familiar" was indeed true.

In the afternoon, led by Na'er, the group strolled around the academy, getting familiar with its environment and daily life.

The next day, Huo Yuhao and the others entered the first-year classroom on time.

This is a large classroom that can accommodate hundreds of people. The desks and chairs are neatly arranged, and the lighting is excellent. Sunlight streams in through the windows, making the entire classroom bright and warm.

When they walked in, the previously noisy classroom instantly fell silent.

The silence came suddenly and completely, as if an invisible hand had gripped everyone's throat.

Dozens of eyes turned to the doorway and to the six figures.

Although strength reigns supreme in the Douluo Continent, good looks are always "justice" no matter where you are.

The appearances of all six of them could be described as one in a million.

Of course, Huo Yuhao seemed rather "ordinary" among them.

His features could only be described as handsome, not particularly outstanding, but his calm and composed demeanor was much more attractive.

However, soon everyone's attention shifted from the faces of these handsome men and beautiful women to Huo Yuhao.

Three years ago, Huo Yuhao and his friends defeated Shrek Academy in the Heaven Sea Alliance Tournament.

In that battle, the name of East Sea Class Zero spread throughout the streets and alleys, and the myth of the Shrek Academy was shattered by five teenagers.

This incident was incredibly popular online at the time; it's safe to say that every Soul Master knew about it.

Although three years have passed and the initial fervor has long since faded, new news is constantly emerging, and people's attention is drawn to one major event after another.

The names of those boys from Class Zero gradually faded from public view, leaving only vague memories.

However... Huo Yuhao's name and image have remained at the top of the Youth Genius Ranking for the past three years without ever wavering!

That list was updated every few months, and the rankings changed again and again, but the top spot always belonged to that name— Huo Yuhao. His portrait hung quietly at the very top, unchanged for three years, like an insurmountable peak, overlooking all those who pursued him.

"Is he Huo Yuhao?"

"It doesn't look that strong."

"They've never publicly revealed their playing records, so I really don't know how they've consistently held the number one spot?"

"He's from the Spirit Pagoda, those who know, know!"

After a brief silence, whispers began to fill the air, and they were naturally discussing Huo Yuhao.

Some were curious, some were excited, some questioned, and some were sarcastic...

Although these people spoke softly, their voices did not escape Huo Yuhao's ears.

However, he didn't seem to care, his expression calm as he led everyone to a corner where they sat down.

Not long after, Shen Yi and Wu Changkong appeared at the classroom door.

Two figures walked onto the stage side by side, one after the other.

The classroom fell silent again; the whispers abruptly ceased, and dozens of eyes turned to the podium.

After the two introduced themselves, the students in the classroom all knew that they would be the two homeroom teachers for the first year.

Shen Yi was in charge of daily management, Wu Changkong was in charge of practical teaching.

Without further ado, Shen Yi announced, "The first thing we'll do today is elect class officers!"

Her voice echoed in the classroom, instantly drawing everyone's attention back.

"At the Shrek Academy, strength is paramount. An assessment will be held soon, a competition among all of you. The ultimate winner will be the class monitor."

Her gaze swept over everyone. "Besides the class monitor, the class officers also include two vice class monitors, one forging committee member, one production committee member, one design committee member, and one maintenance committee member, each corresponding to Four Major Professions."

The students in the class listened attentively, and they felt that Shrek Academy's teaching methods were indeed different from what they had experienced before.

Many of them are already eagerly anticipating this upcoming showdown.

After all, everyone who gets into the Shrek Academy is a genius.

Shen Yi's gaze swept over the students in the first few rows and finally settled on Huo Yuhao.

Then she asked, "Yuhao, would you like to be a member of the forging committee?"

Huo Yuhao shook his head without hesitation upon hearing this; he had no interest in being a class officer.

Shen Yi didn't give up, and said again, "The forging committee members can get an extra 500 Contribution Points every month, are you still going to refuse?"

Huo Yuhao naturally knew what Contribution Points were. Contribution Points were the currency of the Shrek Academy, which could be used to buy the academy's cultivation resources, Soul Tool materials, rare metals and other precious items at a cheaper price.

But he still shook his head. He didn't lack resources, and it would be easy for him to earn Contribution Points. He really didn't care about 500 Contribution Points.

Judging from Shen Yi's tone, as long as Huo Yuhao nodded, the position of forging committee member would be his.

Some people envied it, some were jealous, and some felt it was unfair.

"Teacher, doesn't he need to be assessed to become the forging committee member?"

A voice suddenly rang out, carrying a hint of doubt and a touch of defiance.

A tall, imposing young man stood up; he had thick eyebrows, large eyes, and a resolute face.

Although she appeared calm, her eyes were full of resentment.

"Pfft!"

Before Shen Yi could answer, a laugh suddenly rang out, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a boy with short brown hair covering his mouth, his shoulders shaking slightly, sitting one seat away from Huo Yuhao. He was clearly trying hard to suppress his laughter.

Despite the stares from those around him, Xie Xie didn't feel embarrassed at all.

He removed his hand, straightened his chest, and met everyone's gaze. His face was full of openness, and he did not hide his smile at all.

Xie Xie then stood up abruptly, his voice loud enough to be heard throughout the classroom. "Yuhao is Level 6 Blacksmith, does he still need to take an exam?"

Everyone stared wide-eyed in disbelief upon hearing this.

His expression was as if he had seen a ghost; his mouth was slightly open, his eyes were wide open, and he even forgot to breathe.

Even if they didn't choose Forgemaster as their secondary profession, they all knew what Level 6 Blacksmith meant!

First of all, Huo Yuhao's Soul Power has at least reached the Soul King level.

Secondly, Level 6 Blacksmith means that he has mastered advanced forging techniques such as Fusion Forging, which allows him to fuse metals of different properties together.

The students in the classroom at this moment are all around the same age, and those who have reached level four in their secondary professions are already considered geniuses who come along only once in a millennium.

They were proud of themselves, they were complacent, and they felt they were already among the best of their peers.

But at this moment, in front of Huo Yuhao, a Level 6 Blacksmith, their so-called talent is no different from fireflies compared to the Sun Moon Empire!

The student who stood up to question the others was named Yang Nianxia. His secondary profession was also Forgemaster, but he was only at level three.

He stood in his seat, his body stiff, his face pale, and his lips trembling slightly.

He didn't doubt Xie Xie's words, because if he were lying, it would be too easy to expose him.

Yang Nianxia mechanically turned her head little by little to look at Huo Yuhao, her eyes filled with shock and confusion.

He was like a frog at the bottom of a well, only to see the moon in the sky.

He felt inferior and insignificant, his heart filled with longing yet also feeling powerless.

So, there really are people like this in the world, with such talent, such beings.