A New Chapter for the Academy, First Glimmers of Brilliance (Part 2)

The testing grounds for the Intermediate Division's third years.

Li Xuanyan and Li Xuanyao were undergoing tests on different arenas.

Li Xuanyan's martial soul was the Ice Phoenix Halberd. Unlike the Sky Phoenix Halberd favored by the main branch of the clan, his followed an ice-element, power-attack path. At that moment, facing a level-forty control-type Battle Soul Ancestor, he displayed astonishing combat strength.

"Fourth Soul Skill, Ice Phoenix Thrust!" Li Xuanyan's Ice Phoenix Halberd transformed into a streak of icy light, leaving tiny ice crystals condensed in the air wherever it passed.

The opponent's control skills were greatly weakened by the frigid aura, and he was quickly defeated.

"Xuanyan, your ice element is becoming purer and purer," the teacher in charge of the test praised. "Keep working hard. Your future is promising."

"Thank you, Teacher." Li Xuanyan nodded. There was little expression on his face, but a trace of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.

In another class, Li Xuanyao's testing method was completely different. As a food-type Soul Master, his test required him to produce Soul Power food and evaluate its effects.

"Third Soul Skill, Phoenix Fruit!" Light flickered in Li Xuanyao's hand, and three crimson fruits emanating warm auras appeared in his palm.

The judging teacher accepted the fruits and examined them carefully before announcing, "Soul Power recovery food. One fruit can restore roughly thirty percent of a level-thirty-five Soul Elder's Soul Power. Excellent quality. Overall rating: Grade A."

The students below the stage let out envious cries of admiration. Though food-type Soul Masters were not particularly strong in battle, their role in a team was irreplaceable. Li Xuanyao's Phoenix Fruit had already become standard supplies for Hunting Department squads heading out on missions.

"Xuanyao, that was amazing!" Several classmates gathered around him after the test.

Li Xuanyao smiled