Before long, Cao Yu shifted his focus to Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi.
" Young Master Cao, let me go first."
Xu Sanshi stepped forward first, then charged towards him.
Although he was also a Four-Ring Soul Ancestor, Xu Sanshi was eliminated not long after Cao Yu had a higher Soul Power level than him.
In the end, only seven people remained in the Soul Fighting Arena.
They are Cao Yu, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao's team; Tang Ya, Ning Tian Jiang Nannan; and finally, Bei Bei.
"Those who were eliminated, go back. Little Yu, bring these people over here." Xuan Zi took a bite of his chicken leg and then sat down.
Those who were eliminated, having witnessed Cao Yu's strength, didn't say much and quickly left the Soul Fighting Zone.
Immediately afterwards, Xuan Zi spoke to them, "Today's selection competition is for the reserve team. Each year's reserve team is selected before the previous Shrek Seven Devils went to participate."
"You were selected for two reasons: one as a reserve team, and the other as substitutes for the main participants. You may also have the opportunity to participate in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament, but the chances are extremely slim. Therefore, you should focus on the next five years."
Only then did Wang Dong and the others realize that it was a selection process for candidates to become the Shrek Seven Devils. No wonder it was all so secretive and they weren't allowed to tell anyone.
Furthermore, they would have to cultivate with Xuan Zi one day a week, a piece of news that naturally made Bei Bei and the others very happy.
"Alright, let's disperse. Little Yu, come with me for a moment." Xuan Zi, with his arms behind his back, followed Cao Yu away.
After walking out of the Soul Fighting Zone, he habitually picked up his wine gourd, took a sip, and slowly said...
" Little Yu, I heard from others that you've been going to the Treasure Gathering Pavilion a lot lately. You mustn't learn bad habits from that kid Xu Sanshi."
"I understand you're going through a growth spurt, and there's nothing wrong with liking to admire girls, but don't do it too often, just occasionally."
"Otherwise, people will always be tattling on me, it's so annoying."
Cao Yu scratched his head awkwardly. It seemed his scheme had been exposed. He wondered who had been talking badly about him behind his back.
So he could only nod and say, "I understand, Xuan Zi. I'll just go occasionally, it's alright."
Xuan Zi patted him on the shoulder, seemingly both amused and exasperated.
"Alright, you little rascal, I've conveyed my message enough. I'm leaving now."
"Yes, goodbye Xuan Zi." Cao Yu smiled and then hurried towards Xiao Xiao and the others.
The seven winners of the selection competition naturally gathered together for dinner that evening to get to know each other better.
However, Bei Bei still admires her junior, Cao Yu. Not only does he manage his business well, but he is also very capable, and they seem to be the same age.
And he's quite popular with girls.
The four girls in the group all seemed to like Cao Yu, and Wang Dong's attitude towards Cao Yu also seemed very abnormal.
Bei Bei seemed to feel as if his worldview had been reshaped, so much so that he returned to the academy early after finishing his meal.
There was no way he could stay any longer; Cao Yu was constantly showing off their affection, which was incredibly nauseating.
That evening, the group returned to the research institute, which was now filled with a considerable amount of metal materials.
These were all transported from Star Luo City, and many had already been refined into long strips or cast into metal models according to Cao Yu's blueprints.
Moreover, they would send someone over every week to deliver some materials, and then take Cao Yu's request back with them.
Produced by the Star Luo Empire, its quality is naturally guaranteed.
" Young Master Cao, this is the bill for all the materials. Please take a look," a middle-aged man said after all the items had been handed over.
Cao Yu examined it carefully and then said, "Okay, thank you for your hard work. Here's the payment."
After everyone left, Cao Yu went to the materials room and started looking through them.
There were quite a few things inside, such as screws, nuts, chains, and copper wires. Of course, there were also quite a few screwdrivers and wrenches, but this area had more spare parts.
In another room, there were mostly pre-made metal models.
"Alright, let's get back to work. Have you all seen those design drawings from yesterday?"
Everyone nodded in agreement, saying, "We've seen it, let's get ready now."
"That's good. Let's try to research these things as soon as possible."
Soon, the Shadow Clone joined in, and everyone was busy and having a great time, chatting and joking with each other from time to time, so the place wasn't too quiet.
They were busy until late at night before finally returning to the Shrek Academy.
Cao Yu didn't rush to rest that night. He waited until Wang Dong took out a Soul Bone before asking him to use it.
"Wait a moment, it'll be ready soon." After sitting cross-legged, Wang Dong circulated his Soul Power throughout his body. Once everything was checked and confirmed to be in order, Cao Yu assisted him from the side.
Finally, the Soul Bone into golden light and merged into it, disappearing in the next second.
Cao Yu looked at him and asked, "How is it? What were the results?"
"I can't feel it yet, I'll try again tomorrow." After trying several times, perhaps due to a lack of experience, Wang Dong didn't notice any effect.
"How about we try cultivating?" Wang Dong suddenly suggested.
Looking out the window, Cao Yu saw that it was still early, so he nodded in agreement.
During cultivation, I discovered that the speed at which my Soul Power circulated was several times faster than before.
This made Wang Dong very happy. With this discovery, how could he give up such a good opportunity to cultivate?
So this is the first time I've ever stayed up so late.
The first rays of morning sunlight awakened Cao Yu.
After quickly finishing breakfast with Wang Dong, they continued their classes for the new day.
And the guidance that Xuan Zi gave them began on this day.
He was still his usual disheveled self, munching on a chicken leg, and said to everyone, "The next training method is practical combat."
"You seven will be divided into different groups, and then the groups will compete against each other to improve your abilities through real combat."
"My only requirement for you is that you must not hold back. Don't worry, with me watching over you, no one will get hurt."
Then he sat to the side, watching the seven people compete with ease, but his eyes never left them, and he would immediately intervene to stop them if he noticed any danger.
So everyone felt relieved, and the confrontation between them began to unfold in full swing.
During the battle, Cao Yu was also deliberately training their offensive and defensive techniques.
They showed no mercy, their attacks were always swift, and even Bei Bei sometimes couldn't defend herself, having to dodge each time.
As a result, he was surrounded and attacked by several girls, and received a good "lesson".
Xuan Zi watched them with amusement.
(End of this chapter)