Mu Zilian nodded. "Yes, we admit over two hundred new students each year, divided into five or six classes of around forty students each. We bring together outstanding students from all over, even from across the empire. The competition is fierce."
"Each division has six year levels. The lower and intermediate divisions have more students, while the advanced division has relatively few for various reasons."
Chen Xiaojun frowned and pressed, "The advanced division has fewer students?"
Mu Zilian nodded and explained, "Yes. The academy has a selection and elimination system. There are probably only half as many students as in the intermediate division."
"Given the students' excellent aptitudes, most can make a smooth transition from the lower division to the intermediate division."
"But when advancing from the intermediate division to the advanced division, some students are eliminated because they lack sufficient strength or for other reasons."
"Also, accidents inevitably occur in the Soul Master World every year, causing some students to die or withdraw."
Chen Xiaojun paused in his tracks and asked softly, "Sister Zilian, how does the academy select and eliminate students during Promotion from the intermediate division to the advanced division?"
Mu Zilian smiled in response, her voice confident and her explanation thorough. "The academy's Promotion assessments are comprehensive and rigorous."
"First, we conduct a series of written examinations to test the students' grasp of theoretical knowledge.
Next, practical combat tests assess their ability to adapt and apply their skills in actual battles.
In addition, we examine their ability to fight as a team, observing whether they can coordinate with others and bring their individual strengths into play.
The academy also values the development of students' specialties, so we assign corresponding tasks based on the different Soul Master categories to assess their performance in specific fields.
Finally, we