The two returned to the outer academy.
The next day, the so-called freshman commendation ceremony concluded smoothly as well.
Without question, both Huo Yutong's team and El became Core Disciples of the Martial Soul Department.
Apart from Dai Huabin, who had been expelled, and Zhu Lu, who had taken leave from school, all the remaining teams that had made it into the knockout stage's top sixteen were selected as well.
That included some students who had performed exceptionally well despite failing to reach the top sixteen.
After an entire morning, the commendation ceremony finally drew to a close amid Yan Shaozhe's long, rambling speech.
Originally, this had been Du Weilun's job, but Yan Shaozhe had insisted on showing his face throughout the Freshman Assessment, from beginning to end.
To demonstrate his status and position, how could he possibly let Du Weilun take center stage for the final proceedings?
That would have muddled who was in charge.
Once the ceremony was over, El and the three girls took a walk around the Sea God Lake.
On the quiet, lengthy path, a dejected Xiao Xiao walked in the middle of the four and spoke weakly.
"I really wonder how Dean Yan can talk so much."
"We were already sick of standing there. Doesn't his mouth get dry from talking nonstop?!"
"Dean Yan is a Super Douluo. With cultivation at that level, how could a little talking make him uncomfortable?"
Wang Dong'er lifted her chin slightly and replied in a casual tone.
"Besides, thanks to him, we don't have classes this afternoon either."
They could go straight to enjoying themselves.
"That's true..."
Although Xiao Xiao still looked unhappy, she nodded in agreement.
Then she changed the subject, turning toward El, who had barely said anything.
"Oh, right, El."
"What was that special reward