Two weeks passed in the blink of an eye.
On the training field, Bei Bei looked at Lin Ciyan, who was instructing Xiao Xiao on the details of controlling her Soul Skill, with a complicated expression.
During these two weeks, Xuan Zi was in charge of the overall direction, while Lin Ciyan provided guidance on the specific training.
The seven reserve team members unknowingly became his students.
Bei Bei works very hard.
He watched Lin Ciyan rise from Soul Ancestor to Soul Emperor, and now he was at level 68, just one step away from becoming Soul Saint.
And what about him?
He exerted all his strength, Soul Power barely approached level fifty. He was still preparing to break through to the Soul King.
There's really no way to compare people.
"What are you thinking about?" Lin Ciyan walked over at some point and leaned lazily against the railing next to him.
Bei Bei gave a wry smile, "I'm wondering if I'm too useless. When I first enrolled, I thought I could keep up with you, Brother Lin. Now..."
Lin Ciyan laughed, "You can still pursue them now. For example, if you catch up with me, you can help me block the girls around me. Sigh... Ever since I became a teaching assistant, more and more female students have been coming to me. Lexuan has complained to me about it several times."
Bei Bei was speechless, choked with emotion. "..."
Lin Ciyan patted his shoulder and said seriously, "Little brother, comparing yourself to me will only make you more and more inferior. You should compare yourself to yourself."
"Compare yourself to yourself?"
"Hmm." Lin Ciyan nodded. "If you're a little better today than yesterday, and a little more improved this month than last month, that's enough."
"Comparing myself to others is meaningless. After all... there's not another freak like me on the entire continent."
Bei Bei was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and scolded, "Who ever says they're a pervert? Are you trying to comfort someone or brag?"
Lin Ciyan shrugged. "Alright, don't overthink it. Xuan Zi is almost here, get ready to assemble."
The two walked to the center of the training field, where the other reserve team members were already waiting.
Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong were discussing tactics in hushed tones, while Xiao Xiao was practicing the control precision of the Nine Phoenix Flute.
Xu Sanshi and Jiang Nannan... Well, Xu Sanshi was trying to strike up a conversation again, but Jiang Nannan kept glancing at Lin Ciyan's position, her face as cold as ever.
He Caitou was maintaining his Soul Tool, with metal parts scattered all over the floor.
Xuan Zi staggered over, took a swig of wine, and said, "Everyone's here? Alright, let's go somewhere else today."
He brought seven people to the assessment area.
Upon entering, everyone was stunned.
Besides Xuan Zi, there were seven other people in the assessment area.
Seven people, all dressed in blood-red Inner Court uniforms.
Ma Xiaotao stood at the front, her long, fiery red hair styled into a neat ponytail, and her fitted red school uniform accentuated her stunning curves.
Her stunning figure, coupled with those captivating phoenix eyes, caused several reserve team boys to instinctively avert their gaze.
When Ma Xiaotao saw Lin Ciyan, a playful smile appeared on her lips.
There were five people standing next to her, three men and two women.
Xuan Zi took a bite of his chicken leg and mumbled, "Everyone's here. Let me introduce you. These six are the main team members for this competition, and the seventh one, who is also the captain of the main team, is of course Ci Yan... The seven of you are from the reserve team. Today you'll meet the rest of the main team and get to know each other."
The seven reserve team members immediately fell silent.
The regular team members represent the strongest student combat power of the Shrek Academy and are the backbone that upholds the glory of the number one academy on the continent.
"Let's start with the reserve team, introduce yourselves," Xuan Zi said.
Bei Bei was the first to step forward. " Bei Bei, fifth year of the Outer Court, level 49, Power Attack System Battle Soul Ancestor."
He Caitou: " He Caitou, fourth year of the Outer Court, Soul Guidance Department, Level 4 Soul Engineer."
Xu Sanshi: " Xu Sanshi, fifth year of the Outer Court, level 48 defensive-type Battle Soul Ancestor." He glanced at Jiang Nannan furtively as he spoke.
Jiang Nannan said expressionlessly, " Jiang Nannan, fifth year of the Outer Court, level 46 agility- Battle Soul Ancestor."
Her beautiful face and slender figure made the eyes of several male students in the Inner Court light up.
Xiao Xiao: " Xiao Xiao, second year of the Outer Court, level 30 Control-type Battle Soul Elder."
She just broke through yesterday.
The people in the Inner Court looked surprised.
Second grade? Level 30?
Huo Yuhao: " Huo Yuhao, second year of the Outer Court, level 27 Control System Battle Soul Master."
As he spoke, his gaze swept over one of the players on the starting team... a tall, sharp-eyed young man.
Dai Yueheng.
The heir of the Duke of White Tiger, Dai Huabin's elder brother.
Their eyes met briefly in mid-air, and a cold glint flashed in Dai Yueheng's eyes.
Wang Dong puffed out his chest, his short, light blue hair shimmering in the sunlight. " Wang Dong, second-year student in the Outer Court, Level 32 Power Attack System Battle Soul Elder!"
After the reserve team introductions, it's time for the main team.
Ma Xiaotao was the first to step forward, her fiery red hair fluttering. " Inner Court, Ma Xiaotao, Level 67 Power Attack System Battle Soul Emperor."
A level 67 Soul Emperor, not even twenty years old, was impressive enough, but when everyone looked at their teacher Lin Ciyan, who was leisurely leaning against a tree, they didn't think much of it.
Dai Yueheng stepped forward and said in a deep voice, " Inner Court, Dai Yueheng, Level 64 Power Attack System Battle Soul Emperor."
Next was Chen Zifeng, smiling, " Inner Court, Chen Zifeng, Level 57 Power Attack System Battle Soul King."
Xi Xi, with an ordinary appearance and extremely low profile. " Inner Court, Xi Xi, Level 56 Agility-Attack Type Battle Soul King."
When Ling Luochеn walked out, the temperature in the entire assessment area seemed to drop several degrees.
She wore an ice-blue long dress, her skin was as white as snow, and her aloof temperament was like a proud plum blossom in the cold winter.
Her long, icy blue hair reached her waist, and her skirt swayed gently as she walked, revealing her fair calves.
" Inner Court, Ling Luochеn, Level 59 Control-type Battle Soul King."
Her voice was as cold as ice.
She should have been level 55, but after several months of Lin Ciyan's "nourishment," she became even younger and more beautiful, and her Soul Power had even reached the edge of level 60!
Huo Yuhao noticed that Ling Luochеn's gaze lingered on Lin Ciyan for a moment longer, and a slight emotional fluctuation flashed in his eyes.
Finally, it was Gongyang Mo, whose appearance was as beautiful as a woman's and whose voice was soft and gentle. " Inner Court, Gongyang Mo, Level 59 Support-type Battle Soul King."
The seven members of the reserve team were shocked. All of them were Soul King or higher, and two Soul Emperor! Was this the strength of Shrek Inner Court?
Xuan Zi nodded. "Alright, now that you've all met, let's have a friendly match today to help you remember each other better."
Xuan Zi took a swig of wine, a sly glint in his eyes. "However... the rules for this friendly match need to be changed."
"This time... it's not a team battle."
Xuan Zi pointed to Lin Ciyan lying on the sidelines, then to the thirteen players on the field... six regulars and seven reserves.
"It's Ci Yan, all alone."
"I'll be fighting you, thirteen people."
The assessment area was deathly silent.
Thirteen pairs of eyes widened in surprise.
Ma Xiaotao was the first to react, exclaiming, " Xuan Zi, are you joking?"
Dai Yueheng also looked shocked. "How is this possible? (To win)?"
Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao, Bei Bei, Huo Yuhao, and the others were completely dumbfounded.
Can the teacher (or teaching assistant) fight thirteen people alone?
This includes two Soul Emperor, four Soul King, and six Soul Ancestor Masters/ Soul Elder.
Lin Ciyan smiled slightly, stretched, and walked over from the sidelines, his white robe swaying gently in the wind.
He strolled slowly to the center of the assessment area, turned around, and faced his thirteen teammates, some shocked and some bewildered.
"I think this suggestion..." He flexed his wrists, a golden glint flashing in his eyes.
"That's quite interesting."
The phantom of the Holy Radiance Qilin slowly emerged behind him, its five-colored light swirling around it.
The aura of a level 68 Soul Emperor was released without reservation.
"Come on," Lin Ciyan with a smile.
"Let me see... just how much progress you've made during this time."