A New Chapter at the Academy, First Glimpse of Their Edge (Part 1)

The afterglow of the opening ceremony had yet to fully fade when teaching at every grade of Heavenly Phoenix Academy swiftly got underway. The new semester's first major event—the assessment test—began in full during the second week after school started.

Early morning, the first-year training grounds of the Advanced Division.

Li Xuansheng stood at the edge of the grounds, calmly watching his classmates undergo their practical combat tests. As the young master of the family, his presence made the atmosphere of the test somewhat subtle.

Su Ru looked at the fourteen-year-old boy before her, already a level sixty-four Soul Emperor, and felt deeply moved. "Xuansheng, you don't need to participate. Just observe from the sidelines and stay safe."

The practical combat tests proceeded according to the order of the draw. Li Xuanmeng was the first to take the field, facing a level thirty-nine assault-type Battle Soul Elder.

"Xuanmeng, please guide me." Her opponent was a student of the Hua generation. Facing Li Xuanmeng, one of the top four in this year's individual battles, he seemed somewhat nervous.

Li Xuanmeng smiled gently. "Hua Xuan, don't be nervous. Just do your best."

The battle began, but Li Xuanmeng did not rush to attack. Holding the Fate Phoenix Staff, she radiated a warm yet resilient aura of life. Her opponent attacked first, his third soul skill, Blazing Fire Impact, transforming into a pillar of flame that rushed straight at her.

Unhurried, Li Xuanmeng lightly tapped her Fate Phoenix Staff. "Second soul skill, Healing Light."

A gentle white halo spread outward. Not only did it weaken the flaming attack by more than half, it also reversed into a faint healing effect upon her opponent. The student froze, never expecting his attack to be neutralized in such a manner.

"Hua Xuan, your Blazing Fire Impact