The results of the freshman assessment finals quickly spread throughout the academy. Some Class Nine students who were close to Gu Shengge cheered in celebration. Though they had not won the championship themselves, as fellow members of Class Nine, they felt honored all the same.
But while some rejoiced, others grieved. Freshmen who passed the assessment would remain at Shrek to continue their studies, while those who failed would be sent back to lower-level academies. From then on, an insurmountable gulf stood between the two sides.
The day after the assessment ended, all Shrek freshmen who had passed gathered in the plaza for their future first-year class assignments.
The morning sun was bright, and with the plaza situated near Sea God Lake, the air was not only fresh but carried a trace of moisture.
Before long, Du Weilun, the Martial Soul Department's dean of education, arrived at the plaza with more than ten teachers and stood before the students. Among those teachers were not only Zhou Yi, but Mu Jin as well.
Mu Jin had originally only been an intermediate teacher, but because Gu Shengge had won the freshman assessment championship, she had benefited from his success and been promoted to senior teacher. She had also been selected as a first-year teacher.
On the office building in the distance, Yan Shaozhe watched the freshmen advancing into their first year. His gaze rested mainly on Gu Shengge, a faint smile on his face.
Holding a folder, Du Weilun smiled as he swept his gaze over the freshmen. "I believe everyone already knows that the freshman assessment elimination rounds have concluded, and the final top three have been decided. I will now formally announce the results, along with the rewards they will receive. Third place in the freshman assessment goes to Huang