Sea God Island, lakeside.
"Ugh!" The slovenly old man let out a loud burp, then gulped down the wine again.
Xuan Zi had finished his chicken legs, and the food around him had been replaced with chicken wings; it seemed he was never full.
"Teacher Zhou, your students certainly didn't disappoint me; you taught them very well."
"Not at all. It's just that they're very talented. As their teacher, I only played a guiding role. Most of the time, they have to rely on themselves."
Zhou Yi's usual cold demeanor vanished at this moment, and she stood beside Xuan Zi, speaking softly.
Xuan Zi looked into the distance and said slowly, "Hmm, this Little Yu has exceeded my expectations. As expected of someone from the Cao Clan, none of them are simple."
"As long as he doesn't tear down the school, don't be too harsh on him. Tell me beforehand if anything happens."
Zhou Yi nodded and replied, "Yes, Xuan Zi."
"Okay, I'll be going now."
As he spoke, Xuan Zi, holding a chicken wing in one hand and a huge wine gourd in the other, staggered away.
Judging from his unsteady gait, he seemed as if he might fall at any moment.
Watching Xuan Zi's departing figure, Zhou Yi turned around and resumed her serious expression. However, she kept Xuan Zi's words firmly in mind and dared not disobey them.
The results of the freshman assessment competition have been released, and Cao Yu and his two companions have successfully entered the top eight.
After the knockout stage, eight teams remained.
Seven of the teams couldn't help but feel apprehensive when they heard the name Cao Yu and his group, but at the same time, some of them were filled with fighting spirit. In their eyes, these people were the ones who deserved to be called masters, and they couldn't wait to fight Cao Yu and his two companions for three hundred rounds.
" Wang Dong's team, come forward and draw lots." Director Du Weilun's voice reached Wang Dong and his team, who quickly stepped forward and took a lot from the lottery box in Du Weilun's hand.
"Number three," Du Weilun announced loudly as he took the draw from Wang Dong.
One of the teams that had already drawn lots immediately changed their expression; the item Wang Dong had drawn was theirs.
"This opponent seems weak," Cao Yu muttered to himself, gazing at the three people opposite him.
"They're all Soul Grandmaster; Xiao Xiao and I could handle them." Wang Dong was also somewhat disappointed, and it seemed the other side was afraid of them, clearly knowing they couldn't win.
"Alright, this time it'll be you and Xiao Xiao who will handle it. Let Xiao Xiao gain more combat experience," Cao Yu instructed him.
Xiao Xiao smiled sweetly and said, "Thank you, Brother Yu, hehe."
There's no need for us to be so polite.
"Hey, I'm telling you two, stop showing off your love here, okay?" Wang Dong rolled his eyes at the two of them.
After both parties exchanged names, the exam ended with the proctor's words.
Both sides unleashed their Martial Soul. Although the opposing team was wary of Cao Yu and his two companions' strength, they had to take this match seriously, since their homeroom teacher was watching from the high platform.
If they admit defeat as soon as they get on stage, their homeroom teacher will scold them to death.
So they have no choice but to tough it out; maybe they can still gamble on turning their bicycle into a motorcycle.
Buzz!
Xiao Xiao had already unleashed the Three-Life Soul-Suppressing Cauldron, splitting it into three to block the path of the three opponents.
Wang Dong played along with her, while Cao Yu stood by and watched the spectacle.
Seeing that he made no move, the three people opposite him wisely refrained from provoking him.
They thought to themselves with a wry smile, "It seems our opponents are holding back."
But there was nothing they could do; their strength was simply inferior to these people.
With Wang Dong's help, Xiao Xiao defeated the three opponents in a short time.
This was even with Cao Yu and Wang Dong going easy on them.
After this match, Cao Yu, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao have officially entered the top four of the freshman elimination round.
In other words, they are guaranteed a reward if they win another game.
Two more wins and we'll be the new champions.
After the match, Cao Yu and his friends went out for dinner as usual, and then returned to their dormitory to cultivate until they fell into a deep sleep at night.
In the early morning, small, delicate birds perched on the tree branches, chirping and chattering.
Outside the window, the sun had already peeked out on the horizon, its golden light so intense that one couldn't help but shield their eyes.
"It's dawn."
After washing up and having breakfast with Wang Dong, they rushed to the assessment area without stopping.
Today, the champion of this year's elimination rounds will be decided.
Compared to yesterday, there were even more spectators today. Of course, most of them were teachers, while the students continued their classes.
However, the teacher in charge of drawing lots today was different.
Cao Yu stared wide-eyed and saw that it was the "kind-looking uncle," the kind of person who "looks kind, probably hasn't killed anyone in three days."
Cao Yu had met him at Sea God Lake not long ago, and he remembered that his name was Yan Shaozhe.
"Hello, young people. I am Yan Shaozhe, the 261st Dean of the Shrek Academy," the kind-faced uncle said with a smile.
"Oh, it's the dean." Cao Yu and Wang Dong suddenly realized.
However, the thought of the dean's comical appearance, unable to speak in front of Xuan Zi, made them chuckle.
Yan Shaozhe frowned; he had, of course, seen Cao Yu and the other man secretly laughing in front of him.
Although anger arose in his heart, he could not vent it, after all, one of them was Xuan Zi had his eye on.
He might even become Xuan Zi's last disciple. Offending him is tantamount to offending Xuan Zi, and he can't afford to take that responsibility.
Even though he is the dean of the Shrek Academy, the dean of the number one academy on the continent, he has the qualifications to stand on equal footing with any emperor.
But in the eyes of the Xuan Zi, he was still just a child.
" Freshman Class One, Wang Dong's team, come forward to draw lots." This time, it was Wang Dong's group that drew lots first.
Wang Dong was slightly scared, after all, this was the dean, so he exchanged a few glances with Cao Yu.
"Go ahead, I dare not."
Cao Yu rolled her eyes at him. "What's there to be afraid of? This dean looks kind."
Without the slightest hesitation, he strode up to Yan Shaozhe.
Dean Yan smiled slightly and said, " Little Yu, is it? Xuan Zi asked me to tell you that you must do your best! He has high hopes for you."
"Dean, please thank him for me." Cao Yu nodded, feeling slightly moved.
"I'll deliver your message. Good luck!" Yan Shaozhe added.
After Cao Yu drew a lot, he handed it to Yan Shaozhe a closer look and said...
" Freshman Class One, Wang Dong's team, seat number two."
Then Yan Shaozhe looked at the group in the distance and said again, " Freshman Class Five, Dai Huabin's team, will draw lots."
Although the newcomer was rather tall, he still appeared somewhat small in front of Cao Yu.
Dai Huabin clearly knew Cao Yu, and his attitude was very respectful when he passed by Cao Yu.
"Hello, Young Master Cao."
Seeing his expression, Cao Yu had a slight realization.
It seems the White Tiger Duke's Mansion didn't suspect them about that incident.
[ps] Day 1 of release: There will be another update tonight!
(End of this chapter)