A blinding white light flashed, followed by a violent wave of dizziness. When everyone opened their eyes again, they had returned to the room housing the simulation pods.
"We're out!"
"That battle felt so real!"
The students chattered among themselves, their faces still flushed with the excitement and exhaustion of battle. Tang Wulin, Gu Yue, Xie Xie, and Xu Xiaoyan emerged from their respective pods as well. Though their bodies felt drained, their eyes shone brighter than ever.
Wu Siduo stood a short distance away, her expression as cold and proud as ever, as though that brutal battle had barely affected her.
"Since we all held out until the end, that means we're a team." Without overthinking it, Tang Wulin stepped forward and gently raised his right hand. "There's no need to turn on one another just to decide who wins."
"First soul skill, Blue Silver Redemption!"
Dazzling green light erupted from Tang Wulin's palm, transforming into countless gentle motes that fell like spring rain over Wu Siduo, Gu Yue, and their exhausted teammates.
A warm, life-filled power instantly surged into everyone's bodies. Wu Siduo felt her depleted soul power begin to recover slowly, and the weakness of exhaustion gradually faded. She looked at Tang Wulin, a flicker of surprise passing through her eyes before her proud expression returned. Yet her voice carried a little less hostility:
"Hmph. At least you have a bit of a conscience."
Dressed entirely in blue, Wu Changkong stood at the doorway, his stern face especially striking. He wasted no words and announced directly:
"The selection of the class monitor and class officers is officially over. According to the rules, the students who held out until the virtual space closed will have priority in choosing their positions."
His gaze swept over Tang Wulin and the