RNP Chapter 64 Rewards and Core Disciples
Chapter 64 Rewards and Core Disciples
Chapter 64 Rewards and Core Disciples
On the first morning after the freshman assessment, the sun shone brightly and the sky was clear. Thanks to the Sea God Hu, the air in Shrek Academy was not only fresh but also very humid.
All the new students who passed the assessment gathered at Shrek Square to await the second class assignment.
Soon, Yan Shaozhe, the dean of the Martial Soul Department, personally led the Dean of Studies, Du Weilun, and more than a dozen teachers to the front of the students. Among these teachers, Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao only recognized one person: their homeroom teacher, Wang Yan. The other teachers looked vaguely familiar, but they didn't know them well.
Yan Shaozhe took a folder from Du Weilun, smiled, and scanned the remaining freshmen around him. He said, "As you all know, the freshman assessment elimination round is over, and the top three have been determined. Now, I, Yan Shaozhe, the dean of the Martial Soul Department, will personally present them with their awards."
"Third place in the freshman assessment, the Xie Huan Yue team, team members are Xie Huan Yue, Luo Tian Long, and Luo Tian Ba. Step forward."
Unlike the original timeline, Xie Huanyue and his companions, who only encountered Huo Yuhao and his two companions in the semi-finals, successfully defeated Huang Chutian and the Lan sisters to win third place.
Although Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo's strength improved because of Huo Yuhao, the time was too short, and they were still far inferior to Xie Huanyue, a proper Soul Master, and ultimately lost the match by a slight margin.
Xie Huanyue puffed out his chest, swaying his fat body, and led the Luo brothers out to Yan Shaozhe. The three boys' faces flushed slightly at the prospect of receiving a reward personally presented by Yan Shaozhe, the dean of the Martial Soul Department at Shrek Academy, a Super Douluo.
After all, a powerhouse like a Super Douluo was far beyond their reach. Even if they achieved third place in the freshman assessment, they might not necessarily reach the heights of Yan Shaozhe in the future. The three boys couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement at being personally received by their idol.
The entire first-year student body erupted in applause. After the elimination process of the new student assessment, only about one-third of the original students remained, numbering approximately three hundred, a significant reduction in numbers.
"Second place goes to Dai Huabin's team, consisting of Dai Huabin, Zhu Lu, and Cui Yajie. Since Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu are still unconscious and resting, Cui Yajie will represent them."
Applause rang out again, but only Cui Yajie, a young girl, walked over all by herself.
Because the girl was eliminated so quickly in the finals, she was completely unaware of the final outcome. When she regained consciousness in the academy's sanatorium, she suddenly received a notification that her team, despite possessing a powerful weapon like the Netherworld White Tiger Fusion Technique, had still lost to Huo Yuhao and his two companions. This was somewhat difficult for Cui Yajie to accept.
But when she arrived, her two teammates were still asleep in the beds next to hers. Reality was staring her in the face, leaving her no choice but to accept it. Remembering Huo Yuhao, who had sent her away so easily, she glanced into the crowd and saw the boy chatting and laughing with a black-haired girl with a side ponytail. She was momentarily stunned.
Then she heard Yan Shaozhe's slightly raised voice, "Now, please give a warm round of applause to welcome our final champions of the freshman assessment. They are Huo Yuhao's team. Team members: Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao."
The entire venue erupted in cheers and applause as Huo Yuhao and his two companions walked out.
For the first time, Cui Yajie carefully examined Huo Yuhao's appearance. His black ponytail was gently tied back with a silver ribbon, his fair face was as white as snow, and his deep blue eyes held a faint golden glimmer. He had a tall and straight figure and broad arms.
Cui Yajie blushed slightly, quickly closed her eyes, and turned her head away slightly. How could this guy be so handsome!
Huo Yuhao glanced at Cui Yajie, who was secretly watching him, with a puzzled look, and then it dawned on him. Just then, two cold gazes stared straight at him from behind, and Huo Yuhao instantly broke out in a cold sweat.
Yan Shaozhe watched the scene unfold before him without flinching, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes.
Thanks to his powerful mental perception, Huo Yuhao keenly sensed this moment, and he suddenly felt a sense of impending doom. Surrounded by three pairs of eyes staring at him from the front and back, Huo Yuhao casually walked to Yan Shaozhe's side.
Yan Shaozhe coughed twice and continued, "Alright, now I will announce the rewards for the top three teams in the freshman assessment. The top three teams will all receive a unified reward from the academy, and each member can request a spirit ring from the academy when needed, and the academy will assist them in obtaining the best spirit ring they can afford."
As soon as Yan Shaozhe finished speaking, all the first-year students immediately started discussing it enthusiastically. This reward meant that all of the top three students would receive the best-limited spirit ring that best suited them when they acquired their next spirit ring.
Next, Yan Shaozhe announced an additional reward for Huo Yuhao and his two teammates who were the champions.
"Huo Yuhao's team performed exceptionally well throughout the competition, achieving a perfect record. The academy is awarding them an extra special prize as a token of appreciation. This prize will be kept confidential by the academy. You can come with me to receive the prize after the class assignments are completed."
Upon hearing Yan Shaozhe's words, all the freshmen looked at Huo Yuhao and his two companions with immense envy. The extra mysterious reward must be an extremely precious item no matter how you look at it, and everyone couldn't help but feel curious.
"Alright, the awards ceremony is over. You can all return to your teams now."
Yan Shaozhe watched gently as the students returned to the stage, and then began a new round of speeches to all the new students.
"The overall quality of this year's freshmen is quite high. There are four geniuses like Soul Masters alone, as well as a large number of outstanding Great Soul Master students. I hope that in the coming year, you will continue to work hard, explore your talents, and strive to enter the Inner Academy."
"Shrek Academy will not hesitate to invest resources in all outstanding students. The selected students will become core disciples of the outer academy. Now I will announce this list."
A hush fell over the square as everyone eagerly awaited their names on the next list. Being selected as a core disciple meant receiving the full support and training of Shrek Academy—a dream come true for every student who came to Shrek.
Yan Shaozhe read aloud, "The core disciples are: Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao, Dai Huabin, Zhu Lu, Zhou Sichen, Cao Jinxuan, Lan Susu, Lan Luoluo, Ning Tian, and Wu Feng."
After Yan Shaozhe finished speaking, some were happy while others were sad. Many confident students did not hear their names on the list.
Just then, Yan Shaozhe gently turned to another page of the document.
Seeing Yan Shaozhe's actions, many trainees immediately perked up, and a glimmer of hope rekindled in their eyes.
Yan Shaozhe encouraged them, "During the freshman assessment, some students were also excellent, but there are still some areas where they are lacking. The academy has decided to temporarily grant them the status of core disciples. I hope that you will work hard in the coming year to identify and address your shortcomings, and perform even better in next year's assessment. The academy will consider making your status permanent based on your performance. The list is as follows: Cui Yajie, Huang Chutian, Long Xiangyue, and Nanmen Yun'er. That concludes the announcement."
(End of this chapter)