Could the Primary Spirit Ascension Platform Really Offer Any New Tricks?
That morning, in Class Zero's classroom.
Wu Changkong, dressed in white, walked into the classroom expressionlessly. His cold gaze swept over the five people below the stage, finally pausing on the figure in the last row who was slumped over the desk, scribbling haphazardly on a notebook.
The classroom fell silent instantly.
Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, Gu Yue, Zhang Yangzi, and Wang Jinxi sat upright, their eyes all fixed on Wu Changkong, waiting for him to speak.
Three months into the semester, each of them had a deep understanding of the intensity of the training in Class Zero. But the gains were equally outrageous; their abilities were completely transformed compared to when they first entered the school.
"Next week, the final exams for this semester will be held."
Wu Changkong's voice was clear and cold, getting straight to the point without uttering a single unnecessary word.
"Huh? Final exams?"
Xie Xie was the first to widen his eyes in surprise, "Teacher Wu, our Class Zero also has to take the final exam?"
Not only him, but Tang Wulin and the others also showed surprised expressions.
It's not that I'm afraid of failing the exam, it's just that I feel it's unnecessary.
What level are they in Class Zero? They are the cream of the crop in the entire Eastsea Academy. After three months of grueling training, their strength has long surpassed that of their peers. The first-year final exams are a piece of cake for them, posing absolutely no challenge.
Tang Wulin blinked, a little uneasy in his heart.
His Soul Power is currently at the peak of level 15, just one step away from reaching level 16.
When he first entered Eastsea Academy, he only had level eleven Soul Power. In less than half a year, he had increased by more than four levels, something he wouldn't have dared to dream of before. Not to mention his combat ability, the fighting experience he gained in the Spirit Ascension Platform was something that ordinary students couldn't compare to.
Gu Yue, needless to say, just broke through to level 22 a few days ago, becoming the fourth Two-Ring Soul Grandmaster in Class Zero. He has mastered the use of elemental power, controlling the six elements at will, and is almost unmatched among his peers.
Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi were no less impressive, both breaking through to level 23. However, for some reason, as their cultivation levels increased, the power of their Martial Soul Fusion Skill actually decreased slightly, as did its duration.
However, regardless of the circumstances, any one of the five students in Class Zero could easily outperform an entire class in the same grade. Under such circumstances, their final exams would be practically meaningless.
"It needs to be done."
Wu Changkong spoke calmly, as if discussing a trivial matter, "Your final exams consist of two subjects. The first subject is the Spirit Ascension Platform assessment."
As he spoke, his gaze shifted back to the back of the classroom, and his voice rose a few decibels. "Bai Yushan, you're participating too."
"Ah?"
Bai Yushan, who was scribbling on the table, slowly raised his head, blinked blankly, and then chuckled as if he had heard a joke, "Me? Primary Spirit Ascension Platform? Wu Changkong, are you kidding me?"
He addressed her by her first name, showing no respect whatsoever for this cold-faced teacher.
The classroom fell silent instantly.
Tang Wulin and the others twitched their lips; they were already used to it.
In the entire Class Zero, only Bai Yushan dared to speak to Teacher Wu like that. Anyone else would have been dragged out for special training until they questioned their existence. But Teacher Wu was always exceptionally tolerant of Bai Yushan. Even though he was always slacking off in class and calling her by her first name, she would at most give him a cold look and never actually punish him.
There's no way around it; their strength is undeniable.
When Bai Yushan first came to Class Zero as a sparring partner, he could hold his own against Teacher Wu. Now, three months later, no one knows just how strong this monster has become. Even if Wu Changkong doesn't fight seriously, he might not be able to beat him easily, so there's no reason for him to act like a teacher.
Wu Changkong veins throbbed, and his face visibly darkened.
He took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to punch someone. Getting angry with this lawless brat would only make him miserable.
"This was personally decided by Dean Yu Zhen," Wu Changkong said coldly. "Moreover, this is not an ordinary Primary Spirit Ascension Platform."
"You can even make the Primary Spirit Ascension Platform more interesting?"
Bai Yushan scoffed, leaning back lazily in his chair, twirling a pen between his fingers. "Aren't Soul Beast still the same old bunch, the kind that only appears once every thousand years?"
He was thinking that he would be better off spending this time playing a couple more matches with Zi JI, which would have increased his skill level much faster.
Of course, he didn't say that aloud.
He's certainly not afraid of Wu Changkong now, but that's all he's got. If Wu Changkong were to unleash his full power and don his Battle Armor, he definitely still wouldn't be able to beat him. There's no need to constantly engage in direct confrontation; just venting his frustrations is enough.
Wu Changkong was too lazy to argue with him, so he turned his gaze back to Tang Wulin and the other four, and continued his explanation:
"This time you've entered the Spirit Ascension Platform during the Riot Period."
"The Spirit Ascension Platform during the Riot Period?"
Xie Xie was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but raise his hand to ask, "Teacher, what does this mean? The Spirit Ascension Platform can also riot?"
"The Spirit Ascension Platform experiences two Riot Period each year. Initially, these were caused by unstable energy during its construction, but they were later controlled and transformed into a special training ground."
Wu Changkong spoke slowly and explained clearly, "Riot Period, the Soul Beast in the Spirit Ascension Platform will be unusually active, their numbers will double, the probability of Hundred-Year Soul Beast appearing will increase significantly, and even Thousand-Year Soul Beast may appear. The danger will be much higher than usual."
"During each Riot Period, each of the eighteen pillars of the East Sea Spirit Pagoda only has three hundred places available. This time, the academy went to great lengths to secure six places for you. This is a rare opportunity, so cherish it."
The eyes of several people in the classroom lit up.
The numbers have doubled! And there are even Thousand-Year Soul Beast!
This means there will be even more Spirit Power within, and their Soul Power will increase even faster after being absorbed! For them, this is no ordinary exam; it's an opportunity delivered right to their doorstep!
"The support team for the Riot Period can enter, with a maximum of seven people. Your group makes a perfect team, and you'll be teleported directly to the same area," Wu Changkong continued. "The assessment requirements are simple: survive inside for a full hour to pass."
"Of course, given the vast difference in strength between Bai Yushan and you, Bai Yushan will enter the Spirit Ascension Platform alone during the Riot Period. You, on the Spirit Ascension Platform, will also need to evade Bai Yushan's pursuit."
But I need to remind you of a few things.
"First, there are not only Soul Beast inside, but also Soul Master teams from other academies and forces. They are here to compete for Spirit Power, just like you, and to you, they are just as dangerous as the Soul Beast."
"Secondly, there are special rules Riot Period: the absorption time of the Spirit Power aura generated after hunting Soul Beast is extended by one hundred times, meaning it takes a full one hundred seconds to be fully absorbed. If the absorption process is interrupted or the person is forced to leave the Spirit Ascension Platform, the remaining Spirit Power will be stolen by the nearest Soul Master."