After class, the students who had been called headed to the teachers' office with Dong Qianqiu. Once they arrived, their homeroom teacher got straight to the point and explained why.
"You fifteen have performed exceptionally well. You've been selected in advance for the Elite Class."
The top fifteen in the class were undoubtedly talented, and they were the first-year students with the most potential. It was only natural that they would be selected in advance. At least Chen Ming had seen it coming.
After all, what if the third-year top student eliminated the top students from both the second and first years right away?
Would the academy really let two years' worth of promising students be eliminated for nothing? To prevent that, the academy reserved places in advance for outstanding students. Even if they were eliminated due to an accident, it would be fine.
"But don't get too proud just because you've been selected in advance."
A few students had begun to celebrate quietly, but their homeroom teacher adjusted his glasses and continued.
"The Elite Class is far more demanding than your current class, and the chance of being eliminated is high. If you don't perform well, you're very likely to be eliminated."
"Even if you are eliminated, you'll only be transferred to a regular Soul Master class. All right, that's all I have to say. I hope every one of you makes great progress in the Elite Class."
After the teacher finished, the students from Class One filed out of the office. Lan Mengqin linked her arm through Dong Qianqiu's and stood beside Chen Ming, keeping him away from her Qianqiu.
"Qianqiu, they'll split us up and drop us in different places for the final exam. You have to be careful."
"Don't worry, Sister Mengqin. I only have to