Everyone had been able to understand Wang Yans first words, but some of them became somewhat confused when he started talking about a class advancement test. What was a class advancement test?

Wang Yan indifferently continued, Every single class acts as a whole body. As such, if that whole body cant advance to Year 2, what use would there be in the students advancing? From another standpoint, the class advancement test is a test for Teacher Zhou Yi and I. During the class advancement test, well choose three to seven students to participate in a special test. The advancement level of our class will be determined by how well we do in this assessment. If we complete this assessment perfectly, then 100% of Class 1 will advance; every single student that can pass the individual assessment will be able to continue their studies in Year 2. However, if we cant complete it perfectly, well have to expel a percentage of students from Class 1, despite them passing their individual tests. In other words, even if every single one of you passes the individual assessment, if we only end up getting 90% on the class advancement test, the last 10% of students in the Class 1s assessment ranking will be expelled.

Once hed finished his explanation, the entire class immediately understood what he meant, which in turn caused them to be dumbstruck. The students that had thought they could relax and take a short break during the holidays were astonished to the point that their mouths were wide open. This was especially true for those who had higher cultivations, as theyd thought that they could breeze through the advancement test. Theyd never expected the possibility of there being a class advancement test.

Wang Yan smiled. Though it seemed warm, it actually contained an ominous feeling. I think that, if any of the students whove been chosen to participate in the class assessment make a mistake that causes the evaluation of the class to drop, the entire class will remember that person.

Im also a student whos graduated from Shrek Academy, so Ill tell you about what my experience was like. Realistically, the period of time after you pass your advancement test and begin your studies again is actually the happiest and most exciting time youll experience in Shrek Academy. Contrarily, the holidays are hell for an overwhelming majority of students. Unless youre unwilling to continue studying here, you should know what you all have to do once you get home.

Thats all I have to say. Class is dismissed, you can head back and pack up your things. Wang Yan waved his hand as he dismissed the class.

The students of Class 1 were dumbstruck; their original excitement and enthusiasm had vanished from the face of the earth. Was it really possible for a two-ringed student to take on a hundred year soul beast by themselves? Although a large majority of them possessed hundred year soul rings, how many of them had actually been the one to hunt the soul beast that theyd obtained their soul ring from? Not to mention the class advancement test that theyd have to pass afterwards.

Wang Dong had a bitter smile on his face as he asked Huo Yuhao, Say, do you think that Ill be chosen for the class test?

Huo Yuhao glanced at him. What do you think, class monitor Wang?

Depressed, Wang Dong stood up. Whatever, theres no use talking to you! Lets head back to our room and cultivate. An extra day of cultivating is still an extra day. Since weve only got one month, Ill try to reach Rank 30 as quickly as possible, even if it means that I have to eat pills everyday.

Huo Yuhao smiled. If you can manage to reach Rank 30 before we take the advancement test, I strongly believe that it will be much easier for you. Dont worry, Ill volunteer to participate in the class assessment so that I can be a strong support for you.

Wang Dong, Huo Yuhao. You two stay behind for a bit. Zhou Yis cold voice rang out.

The two of them hurriedly paused their footsteps. After the other students had left, Wang Yan and Zhou Yi had called the two of them over to the stage.

What are your thoughts on the class assessment that Teacher Wang mentioned? Zhou Yi asked.

Helpless, Wang Dong replied, What can I say? The two of us will just have to go together. Oh yeah, well have to get Xiao Xiao as well. Xiao Xiao had already fused with the soul bone shed received, causing her strength to increase dramatically. Moreover, she was someone that possessed twin martial souls. Even though her soul power cultivation speed wasnt as fast as Wang Dong and Huo Yuhaos, she was still one of the quickest within Class 1.

Wang Yan nodded. The two of you definitely have to participate together when the time comes. We dont know the specifics of the assessment, but youll still have to work hard during the next month. Yuhao, are there any problems regarding your second ring?

Huo Yuhao immediately shook his head. There arent any. He was still afraid of Wang Yan questioning him, as that would expose his lie. Fortunately, Wang Yan didnt follow up with any further questions. Hed clearly been reassured by Huo Yuhao.

Zhou Yi said, Your studies here will be even more intense next year. I wont bother talking too much about other things, as you two should head back early. As class monitors, I hope that the two of you can come back somewhat earlier. The earlier you come back, the better, as Teacher Wang and I will be informed of the contents of the assessment around ten days or so before we begin school. Following this, you two will be able to prepare for it if you come back early.

Yes. Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong nodded simultaneously.

Zhou Yi replied, Go on.

Teacher Zhou, Teacher Wang, goodbye. Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong respectfully said goodbye to the two teachers. Although they were about to begin their holidays, they were still somewhat unwilling to leave the academy.

In the end, Huo Yuhao and Wang Dongs original plansto make the most of their time to cultivatedidnt succeed, as Xiao Xiao, along with Bei Bei and Tang Ya, were waiting for them outside. Thus, the words that Huo Yuhao had said last night became a reality; he ended up roasting some fish for everyone.

Their meal wasnt just limited to the five of them, as Huo Yuhao also called over his senior brother, He Caitou. After the six of them had gathered, it became rather lively; they continued messing around like crazy until it was night time. Huo Yuhao didnt tell anyone where he was going to obtain his soul ring, and in the end, his white lie wasnt exposed.

Another morning began.

Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong walked across the Sea Gods Lakes lakeside path. Since they had storage-type soul tools, they naturally didnt need to carry a backpack with them. The two of them remained silent as they slowly walked forwards.

Mist proceeded to slowly cover the Sea Gods Lake, while the damp air blown by the lakeside wind battered their bodies, causing their uniforms to become somewhat moist.

Though the lakeside path was rather long, it still had an end. As the morning sun slowly rose, the water vapor surrounding them gradually evaporated.

Im leaving now, but Ill come back early. See me off. Wang Dong said as he turned towards Huo Yuhao. When Huo Yuhao saw Wang Dong, he could clearly see the trace of liquid sparkling at the corners of his eyes.

During the past eleven months, the two of them had practically been together all the time, cultivating day and night. Though they werent inseparable, theyd become best friends. Just as they were about to separate from each other, a strong feeling of reluctance seemed to clog up their throats. Though this feeling didnt last long, it caused them to feel the pain of separation temporarily.

Afterwards, Wang Dong ran out of the academy like he was escaping from Huo Yuhao. He didnt turn around, but he couldnt help the tears in his eyes from flowing uncontrollably. He muttered to himself inwardly, Huo Yuhao, you big dummy!

Huo Yuhao couldnt help but rub his eyes as he watched Wang Dongs slender figure gradually disappear. Afterwards, he turned towards the doorplate of Shrek Academy.

Teacher Xiao Ya, elder senior brother, senior brother He, Teacher Zhou, Teacher Fan Yu, Teacher Wang Im leaving now. Ill definitely give you all a big surprise when I get back. Ive never forgotten the oath I made back then; Ill definitely make those that looked down on my white soul ring feel terrified whenever they see the color white in the future. Ill come back as soon as possible.

After taking a deep breath to calm his surging emotions, Huo Yuhao made sure that he was headed in the right direction as he left the academy. In the blink of an eye, hed vanished as he ran along Shrek Citys official road to the north.

To the twelve-year-old Huo Yuhao, the melancholy that he felt from separation was still very easy for him to control. After madly running for two hours beneath the caress of the cool breeze, he opened his mind and felt an indescribable sense of delight.

A year ago, hed been a beggar-like youth whod just left the White Tiger Dukes Mansion.

One year later, today, he was a control-type soul master that only needed to obtain a soul ring in order to advance to the level of a Soul Grandmaster. Furthermore, he was even a Class 2 soul engineer. At the same time, he simply had too much information inside of his mind right now.

Huo Yuhao might not have improved the most out of the students within Shrek Academy this year, but he had definitely transformed the most. It had only been year, but it seemed like hed shed his mortal body and bones. This was something that nobody could deny.

Brother Skydream, how far to the north do we need to head? In the past, the Skydream Iceworm had been very fond of sleeping. In fract, It wouldnt be uncommon for it to not speak to Huo Yuhao for over a month. Only after Huo Yuhaos soul power broke through to Rank 20 did it finally awaken from its dreams. Somewhat unexpectedly, the elder that had previously appeared had been abnormally silent. The gray pearl was exceptionally silent, and other than the ripples it had made last time, it hadnt changed in the slightest. The Skydream Iceworm had even maliciously said that its strand of divine sense mustve been thoroughly destroyed.

However, Huo Yuhao didnt know that, if its strand of divine sense truly had disappeared, the gray pearl definitely wouldnt have remained inside of his Spiritual Sea.

The Skydream Iceworms lazy voice rang out, Just keep heading north, youll definitely be on the right track. This road is quite long. Didnt you constantly practice running around with a heavy load on your back in the academy? This time, you dont even have to carry a heavy load. Based on your current speed, itll take at least ten days to reach where were headed.

Ah? Ten days? Huo Yuhao asked, flabbergasted. Brother Skydream, where are we headed? Why do we have to travel so far north? My current speed isnt slow at all! If I go all-out and run forwards for a full day, even if I dont manage to cross a thousand miles, Ill hit 800 miles at least! If I were to run for ten days, thats eight thousand miles!

Yep! Thats about how far it is from here. Were heading to my old homethe Douluo Continents Extreme North, The Skydream Iceworm said in a tone that seemed completely natural. Dont forget, thats the place that Im most familiar with.

Puzzled, Huo Yuhao asked, Brother Skydream, isnt that too far? I still have to participate in the advancement test once I get back. Wont it be too late for me to get back in time? Is this the only place you know of that has a spiritual-type soul beast?

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