The upgrade assessment is about to end.
Zhang Lexuan slowly stood up and looked down from the high platform. Inside the arena, Huo Yuhao was fighting a two-hundred-year-old Wind Wolf.
The Wind Wolf bared its teeth, its face fierce, its claws gleaming coldly. Its forequarters lowered slightly, its fur bristling and standing on end. With a sudden burst of power from its hind legs, it opened its blood-red maw and charged towards Huo Yuhao.
Huo Yuhao remained calm, but when the Wind Wolf was just two meters away, Du Weilun suddenly noticed a look of panic on Huo Yuhao's face.
The defensive stance was suddenly disrupted, and the area was suddenly riddled with openings.
"Not good!"
Du Weilun sensed something was wrong and prepared to immediately rescue Huo Yuhao.
The Wind Wolf stirred up a turquoise whirlwind around Huo Yuhao, attacking him simultaneously from the left and right, its sharp claws aimed straight for his throat.
Just as Du Weilun raised his hand, Huo Yuhao tripped over a protruding floor tile behind him and fell to the ground.
The whirlwind attacks from the left and right collided suddenly above Huo Yuhao's head. The fierce wind ruffled Huo Yuhao's hairstyle, which Xiao Xiao had carefully styled, and the Wind Wolf's claw attack also missed due to this sudden situation.
"Ah!"
Huo Yuhao shouted and instinctively kicked out, striking the Wind Wolf's soft belly. To everyone else, it looked like Huo Yuhao had used all his strength in that kick.
"Awooo!..."
With a howl, the Wind Wolf lunged at Huo Yuhao, its body flying backward like an arrow released from a bow, crashing heavily into the barrier of the Beast Dueling Area.
Seemingly a sudden attack, the Wind Wolf was caught completely off guard and was kicked by Huo Yuhao, causing it to foam at the mouth.
Du Weilun's lips twitched. He quickly stopped in his tracks, thinking to himself, "This kid's got some pretty good luck."
The surrounding students were stunned by this hilarious scene, but soon no one paid any attention to Huo Yuhao anymore.
After all, such minor accidents are far too boring compared to a truly evenly matched battle.
Du Weilun went up on stage, squatted down, carefully examined the Wind Wolf's condition, and asked another teacher to take it back to the pens.
Following this, Du Weilun commented on Huo Yuhao's performance in the battle, " Huo Yuhao succeeded in his challenge, scoring 69 points. As Control System, he was able to utilize the terrain and cleverly and calmly defeat the Soul Beast, demonstrating his combat awareness. However, his combat skills still need improvement. Keep up the good work!"
Du Weilun smiled and patted Huo Yuhao on the shoulder. He had praised Huo Yuhao as much as he could, after all, he couldn't undermine the students' confidence. If he told the truth, he was afraid that some of the more sensitive students wouldn't be able to handle it.
He, as the dean of students, is really worried sick.
Huo Yuhao thanked him, "Thank you, Director Du Weilun," and then returned to the group.
"Next, those who have passed the assessment should leave in an orderly manner. For those who have passed, the academy is giving you a one-month grace period this year. The assessment will be held again next month, so please make the most of this opportunity."
After saying his last words, Du Weilun turned and left. The students who had passed the test had already gone back with their teachers.
The students who had been sitting dejectedly in their seats after failing the test now had hope rekindled in their eyes. They still had a chance to stay at Shrek, and they still had the opportunity to continue learning here.
They made up their minds almost simultaneously to make the most of this last bit of time to cultivate diligently and try to stay in the academy.
These students left the Beast Dueling Area at almost the same time, skipping classes and immediately entering a state of cultivation.
Zhang Lexuan watched the departing students, then turned and left the platform, slowly walking towards Sea God Island. Yan Shaozhe followed behind her.
Arriving at the Sea God Lake, Zhang Lexuan's cool gaze fell upon the still-under-construction Sea God Island.
Yan Shaozhe looked at the girl carrying the heavy burden of Shrek Academy and sighed helplessly. He stepped forward and said, " Lexuan Lexuan, how is Xuan Zi's recovery going? He's the only Super Douluo left in Shrek. If Xuan Zi can recover, you won't have to carry such a heavy burden anymore."
Zhang Lexuan turned to look at him, knowing that Yan Shaozhe meant no harm, and nodded, saying, " Xuan Zi is already doing his best to recover, Senior Brother Yan, don't worry, everything will be alright. By the way, as for the issue of Evil Soul Master, we at Shrek still need to investigate and resolve it. If possible, we should start with Dai Huabin."
Yan Shaozhe nodded. "I understand. I will handle the matter of the Evil Soul Master. If possible, I will go there in person."
Yan Shaozhe paused, looking ahead at the clear yet unfathomably deep Sea God Lake, and said, "However, this Evil Soul Master is like this lake, unfathomable. I'm afraid even if we exert all our strength, we won't be able to eliminate him in the shortest time. The task is arduous and the road ahead is long."
"I even suspect that the so-called Shadow Garden is the work of Evil Soul Master, but my Martial Soul didn't feel any aversion to the aura emanating from them."
Zhang Lexuan's cool voice rang out again, saying, " Senior Brother Yan, have you considered other reasons? Perhaps things aren't as simple as we think. Try your best to understand, and you'll find the answer."
Yan Shaozhe sighed and continued, "Perhaps, but all the important documents on Sea God Island have been lost. If only our teacher were still here."
Zhang Lexuan did not answer, standing quietly by the lake, like a fairy who did not belong to the mortal world, aloof and beautiful.
Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps came from behind.
Zhang Lexuan's figure blurred instantly, disappearing from the spot in the blink of an eye.
Yan Shaozhe watched Zhang Lexuan leave, gave a wry smile, and said, " Lexuan's strength is really growing stronger every day. I hope she can grow up quickly."
The footsteps behind him grew closer. Yan Shaozhe calmly turned around and saw who it was.
It was Dai Huabin's older brother, Dai Yueheng, who had become Evil Soul Master.
Dai Yueheng called out hurriedly, a hint of panic flashing across his face, before he made a firm decision, " Dean Yan!"
" Yueheng, what happened?" Yan Shaozhe asked.
Dai Yueheng hesitated for a moment, met Yan Shaozhe's eyes, and finally spoke, " Dean Yan, it's all my fault for not disciplining him properly. I just discovered that my younger brother killed two inner court students and escaped from the dungeon. He's currently missing..."
Yan Shaozhe, "What! Say that again!"
Yan Shaozhe's face was filled with anger, and his Soul Power surged out uncontrollably. The fish in the Sea God Lake were about to surface to breathe air, but they were turned belly up by this sudden burst of Soul Power.
Dai Yueheng was somewhat frightened; this was the first time he had felt Yan Shaozhe's anger. He quickly clasped his hands and said, " Dean Yan, don't worry, I will personally clean up this mess. Rest assured, I will immediately lead men to seal off Shrek City and will absolutely not let him escape."
Yan Shaozhe slowly withdrew his Soul Power, his gaze shifting as he placed his right hand on his forehead, saying helplessly, " Yueheng, remember, bring him back. We absolutely cannot let him escape; capturing him alive would be best."
Dai Yueheng nodded. He was powerless to help his younger brother become Evil Soul Master. He could only do his best. If possible, he hoped that Dean Yan would consider his feelings and remove Dai Huabin's Martial Soul, sparing his life.