"Above are the group assignments for the freshman assessment. Does any other student have any questions?"
On the podium, Sun He had just finished reading the group list for the freshman assessment and was looking at the students below.
"No." Someone started it, and all the students echoed in low voices.
"That's good. I'll submit the list. Students who have been grouped can get to know each other after class so they can cooperate better during the assessment. Finally, I want to say that whether or not you pass the assessment, don't forget the lessons from these three months. Perhaps one day, when you recall them, you might still gain something."
Yes, the three months belonging to the freshmen had passed just like that. Wang Nan's freshman experience was not particularly eventful; in the blink of an eye, three months ended so uneventfully. Recalling Teacher Sun He's first day of class felt as if it had just happened.
"Xiao Nan~ Do you want to have lunch together later?"
Hearing Gongyang Mo's voice beside him, Wang Nan shivered involuntarily. When the two first met, they were still somewhat reserved, but after three months of getting along, Gongyang Mo slowly revealed his original personality, often surprising him like this.
Wang Nan was about to answer when he looked up and saw Wang Yan standing at the classroom door.
"Not today. Someone came to find me. If you have time this afternoon, let's discuss the freshman assessment."
"Alright, I'll be waiting for you in the dormitory~" Gongyang Mo winked. He always couldn't resist teasing this roommate who was two years younger than him.
"Second Uncle!" Wang Nan didn't dare to look back and quickly strode to the classroom door.
"Let's go. I'll take you to lunch."
This wasn't the first time Wang Yan had come looking for him. Over these three months, he would occasionally visit to see if Wang Nan had adapted to academy life. After all, in his eyes, Wang Nan was still a little child attending school for the first time.
"The freshman assessment starts tomorrow. Has your teacher finished grouping you?"
"Yes, it was just confirmed."
"That's good. How about it? Are you confident about this assessment?"
Wang Nan carefully thought back to his two teammates before nodding affirmatively.
"I feel like we can contend for the championship."
"Oh?" Wang Yan became interested upon hearing this. "The freshman assessment is not just an assessment of individual ability. The abilities of your teammates and your cooperation are also very crucial."
"Yes, I trust my teammates."
In fact, Wang Nan didn't necessarily intend to win the championship, but his two teammates were simply too strong. One was naturally Gongyang Mo. The two were roommates, quite familiar with each other, and coincidentally, one was an attack system and the other a support system, so they were grouped together.
The other teammate was named Ling Luochen. Although they rarely spoke, just by the name, Wang Nan knew this teammate was not simple, after all, she was a future Shrek Seven Devils.
Among the freshmen, a spirit power rank above twenty was considered outstanding, and all three of Wang Nan's spirit powers were above rank twenty. Among them, Gongyang Mo's spirit power even exceeded rank thirty, making him a true Spirit Elder.
With such a wonderful start, it would be unreasonable not to contend for the championship.
"Confidence is a good thing, but don't put too much pressure on yourself. Even if you don't win the championship in the end, as long as your performance is outstanding, you still have a chance to secure a Core Disciple spot."
Wang Yan said this as he led Wang Nan into the cafeteria and ordered two lunches from the most expensive window.
Shrek Academy's cafeteria had eight windows in total, with prices increasing from right to left, and correspondingly, the food became more abundant. The most expensive window used thousand-year Spirit Beasts as ingredients. One reason Wang Nan agreed to study at Shrek Academy was because he was fond of the food here.
Food that was almost impossible to find outside, he could eat twice a day here. Even if he couldn't pass the freshman assessment, eating here for three months would not be a loss.
"Speaking of which, your Teacher Sun…" While eating, Wang Yan suddenly spoke.
"Teacher Sun, what about him?"
"Actually, many teachers don't quite agree with your Teacher Sun's teaching methods, believing that he only teaches practical combat without foundational knowledge support, which for students is like a castle in the air. They might perform well in the freshman assessment, but it's not conducive to future development."
Wang Nan recalled that over the past three months, in Teacher Sun He's classes, they were either engaged in practical combat or reviewing the previous day's battles. Indeed, he had never mentioned any other theoretical knowledge.
"But no matter what, your Teacher Sun's class always ranks among the top in assessment pass rates. According to him, it's not easy to study at Shrek Academy, so he hopes his students can stay here as much as possible. As for future matters, he leaves them for future teachers to worry about."
"I even thought you might not be used to your Teacher Sun's teaching methods, but I didn't expect your foundational knowledge to be so solid. His method actually suits you perfectly."
"Not at all, not at all." Wang Nan modestly brushed it off without much sincerity.
"Alright, hurry up and finish eating to prepare for tomorrow's freshman assessment. Communicate more with your teammates; you should know that in team competitions, good cooperation is very crucial."
After lunch, Wang Yan gave a few more words of caution about safety and then left. Wang Nan walked back to the dormitory alone, and from afar, he saw Gongyang Mo and Ling Luochen waiting for him downstairs at the dormitory building.
Perhaps influenced by her Spirit, Ling Luochen hardly ever spoke to classmates, and Wang Nan didn't know how Gongyang Mo managed to get her to come out.
"Xiao Nan is back."
As soon as Gongyang Mo spoke, even the usually aloof Ling Luochen couldn't help but glance at him.
"I'm back, I'm back." Wang Nan quickly replied, cutting off Gongyang Mo, "It's about tomorrow's freshman assessment, right? Come on, let's find a place and talk as we walk."
The three arrived at Shrek Plaza, where many freshmen in white school uniforms had already gathered in groups, seemingly preparing for the next day's freshman assessment.
"Let's start with self-introductions, to understand each other's Spirit and Spirit Ability."
Among the three, Wang Nan was the youngest, but when the discussion truly began, he took the lead. After all, he still had the twenty years from his previous life. Although he couldn't be said to be very mature, he still had to be more mindful in front of two ten-year-old children.
"I'll go first." Speaking of serious matters, Gongyang Mo became much more serious. "My Spirit is Rainbow Dragon, spirit power rank thirty-two. My three Spirit Abilities can respectively enhance strength, spirit power, and speed."
"My Spirit is Ice, rank twenty-four. My first Spirit Ability is Ice Staff, and my second Spirit Ability is Ice Armor Protection." Ling Luochen finished speaking, then thought for a moment and added, "Although I don't have a control system Spirit Ability, my Spirit itself possesses the ability to control ice, so I can function as a control system Spirit Master."
It was rare for Ling Luochen to say so much at once. After all, as the control system Spirit Master in the team, having no control-related Spirit Ability seemed a bit unreasonable.
"My Spirit is Coiling Dragon Staff, spirit power rank twenty-eight." Wang Nan had been at rank 26 for some time, and with meditation not having been neglected over these three months, his spirit power also reached rank 28.
Wang Nan said this and glanced at Ling Luochen. His situation was similar to Ling Luochen's. As an attack system Spirit Master, his first two Spirit Abilities had no offensive power. "My two Spirit Abilities are for increasing my own speed and strength. I don't have offensive Spirit Abilities, but don't worry, my rod techniques are quite good, and I can still function as an attack system Spirit Master."
Neither Gongyang Mo nor Ling Luochen said anything about this. Like Wang Nan, they had long-term plans for the future and could understand Wang Nan's approach of sacrificing early combat power to improve overall strength.
The three discussed tactics for the entire afternoon, only separating in the evening to prepare for the next day's freshman assessment.