Freshman Assessment!

The six who had gotten to know one another also rearranged their seats, taking the first three seats in the middle and the last three seats. Today, Teacher Mu Jin had come to announce the Freshman Assessment groupings.

"Looks like everyone's already getting impatient!" Mu Jin swept her gaze around the room. Seeing the spirited youths, she did not waste any time and directly picked up the list in her hand.

Group One: Mi Kai, Jing Li, Xiao Lin!

Group Two: Kane, Lexi, Liu Wu!

Group Six: Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao!

Group Seven: Ning Tian, Wu Feng, Zhu Lu!

As the list was announced, Huo Yuhao and the other five were briefly dumbfounded. They had not expected the six of them to truly be split into groups of three. They had suspected it before, but now it had actually happened.

"Looks like we really will have to battle it out during the Freshman Assessment!" Ning Tian's calm voice brimmed with fighting spirit.

Wang Dong refused to be outdone. "Hmph, just prepare to become our defeated opponents!" After saying that, she proudly raised her chin as though victory were already hers.

Huo Yuhao and Zhu Lu helplessly shook their heads. The strongest among them should have been those two, but they also planned to spar on the battlefield. Since they had been apart for some time, neither knew what strength the other had been hiding.

"Alright, then let's meet again during the Freshman Assessment!" Xiao Xiao suggested. After all, the six of them were the strongest six people in Class Four. Since they had been grouped this way, they might as well have a proper competition.

"Mm, I think Xiao Xiao's suggestion is good. We'll settle this on the day of the Freshman Assessment!" Huo Yuhao's lips curled upward, and a trace of hot-blooded excitement rose within him. It was truly a strange feeling.

Class soon ended. With the Freshman Assessment approaching the end of the term, Fan Yu from the Soul Guidance Department gave the three of them time off so they could properly prepare.

Thus, Huo Yuhao and the other two came to a patch of forest to build up their teamwork before the competition. After all, they had yet to properly understand one another's hidden cards.

"Then how about Yuhao and I team up against Wang Dong?" Xiao Xiao voiced her idea. After all, Wang Dong was the only assault-type fighter present, while both her and Yuhao's Martial Souls were control-type.

However, Wang Dong objected. Seeing Xiao Xiao standing so close to Huo Yuhao made her feel uncomfortable, and a little jealous.

But Xiao Xiao gave a reasonable explanation, leaving Wang Dong temporarily speechless. Even so, she still demanded that Huo Yuhao not use any of his martial techniques and could only use his Martial Soul abilities.

Having no choice, Huo Yuhao helplessly nodded in order to make Wang Dong agree. He said he would use the abilities of his Spirit Eyes Martial Soul and let Xiao Xiao serve as the main attacker.

"That's more like it! Alright! Then I'm coming! Martial Soul Possession!" As Wang Dong shouted, dazzling butterfly wings emerged behind her. Her figure flashed, and she dashed toward the two of them.

Seeing this, Huo Yuhao's lips rose slightly. He linked his Spiritual Detection to Xiao Xiao's mind and transmitted his field of vision to her. Faced with a perspective like that of a god, Xiao Xiao was stunned.

She glanced back at Huo Yuhao. Seeing the golden light glittering in his eyes, she knew this was his ability. But what kind of soul beast had given him such a powerful soul skill?

What Xiao Xiao did not know was that Huo Yuhao had developed this method of using the ability himself. His first soul ring had merely enhanced his spiritual power, allowing it to reach the level of a Soul Elder.

With such a divine ability, Xiao Xiao became extremely confident. She raised a hand, and three enormous triangular cauldrons appeared, circling around the two of them.

"Th-this is a cauldron?" Huo Yuhao was shocked. Even Wei Qing within the Spirit Sea was somewhat astonished. He had not expected people in this world to use cauldrons as Martial Souls. Such an object was a divine artifact! Suppressing fortune, sealing and subduing enemies—these were all powers bestowed by cauldrons. Their sheer weight could even represent an empire's fortune!

While Huo Yuhao was still in shock, Xiao Xiao had already controlled a cauldron and smashed it fiercely toward Wang Dong. Seeing the huge cauldron suddenly flying at her, Wang Dong smiled and easily dodged it with a flip.

However, just as she was feeling pleased with herself, another cauldron came crashing down from above. Just as it was about to crush Wang Dong, her figure vanished from the spot like a ghost.

Huh? Xiao Xiao was greatly startled. Wang Dong's footwork moved to a certain rhythm as she closed in on her. Seeing this, Xiao Xiao decided to stop hiding her trump card.

The two cauldrons that had flown out turned into streaks of light and shot into the third cauldron that Xiao Xiao had yet to use. Just as Wang Dong's butterfly wings transformed into sharp guillotine blades and prepared to chop down—

A cauldron appeared before Xiao Xiao at incredible speed. Clang! A bell-like sound echoed out, and Wang Dong was badly shaken by the impact.

"Mmm, mmm, mmm! It's so hard!" Wang Dong said shakily. Seeing an opportunity, Xiao Xiao did not hold back, and her first soul ring lit up.

"First Soul Skill: Cauldron Tremor!"

As a ripple-like shockwave instantly spread from the Three-Lives Soul-Calming Cauldron, Wang Dong's mind was immediately affected. It felt as though a huge bell had been struck against her head, leaving her dizzy and disoriented.

"Wh-what... kind... of skill... is this?" Wang Dong complained weakly. Seeing this, Huo Yuhao behind her covered his face in embarrassment. Good grief, she was still this reckless!

Honestly! Didn't I teach her how to control light-element power?

Watching Wang Dong recover in midair, then looking at the little girl Xiao Xiao before him, Huo Yuhao began calculating the tactics they could use in the upcoming Freshman Assessment.

Wang Dong looked at Xiao Xiao below, who was smugly pleased with herself, and felt utterly furious. Good grief, she had embarrassed herself again. This time, she had to win back her pride.

Flapping her wings, she dove downward. This time, she was prepared. Just as she was about to approach, Wang Dong abruptly turned at high speed, intending to circle around the front and attack from behind. Yet the cauldron suddenly flew into her path.

"Haven't you figured it out yet? My Three-Lives Soul-Calming Cauldron can split apart. Didn't I show you just now?" Xiao Xiao said smugly as she controlled the cauldron to charge at Wang Dong.

There was no choice. Such a sturdy cauldron could not be shattered in a single attack, and she might even be counterattacked. It was not worth it, so she could only take a detour. Yet with Huo Yuhao's support—

Xiao Xiao's Three-Lives Soul-Calming Cauldron seemed to have eyes, intercepting every one of Wang Dong's flight paths. It even did not forget to launch a Cauldron Tremor at her!

The frustration in Wang Dong's heart grew greater and greater. In the end, she simply sat on the ground and shouted in indignation, "Aaaah! Huo Yuhao! Is your Spiritual Detection going to let anyone live?!"

Seeing Wang Dong sitting on the ground and complaining, the two exchanged smiles. Huo Yuhao walked over and comforted her helplessly. "Alright! At least we've learned everyone's abilities. In the battles ahead, I'll stay in the back and support you two. Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao, leave the main attacks to you!"

The two girls nodded. During the time that followed, Huo Yuhao also told Xiao Xiao about Wang Dong's true identity. Upon hearing that such a handsome boy was actually a beautiful girl, Xiao Xiao felt as though her dream had shattered!

After all, she had liked Wang Dong before!