Chapter 56 Upgrade Assessment.
As Wu Xuan and his classmates moved from first to second grade, their classroom changed. It was no longer the white classroom building for first-year students, but the yellow building for second and third-year students.
Wu Xuan and his friends entered the classroom. Almost all the students were already there, and they all waved to greet him.
"Class monitor, you're here!"
"Hello, class monitor!"
"Class monitor, long time no see!"
"Happy new semester, everyone!" Unable to resist the enthusiasm of his classmates, Wu Xuan waved helplessly.
Wu Xuan had a high reputation in Class One, not only because he had the highest cultivation level, but also because he was always fair and just in his dealings with others. Even the usually high-profile Dai Huabin and Wu Feng wouldn't contradict him.
He returned to his seat.
Cao Jinxuan, sitting at the desk in front of him, immediately turned around and whispered, "Class monitor, you came to school so early but haven't been here at all these past few days. What have you been doing? We asked Teacher Wang, but he won't tell us. It's all so mysterious."
Wu Xuan chuckled and said, "Nothing much. I just went out for a few days with some senior students from the inner academy."
Hearing the word "senior students," Zhou Sichen's eyes lit up, and he leaned close to Wu Xuan and asked, "Class monitor, are the senior students from the inner academy you were with pretty?"
"Zhou Sichen, can you stop being so lewd? The class monitor and I are talking about serious matters!" Cao Jinxuan said, feigning seriousness and pouting.
Zhou Sichen retorted irritably, "Me, a pervert? You think you're so great! You think you're so high and mighty! Who was it that stayed up all night, insisting on talking to me about which senior from the Foreign Languages Department had the best figure and was the prettiest?"
"You're talking nonsense! We're in the same dorm, and I didn't hear anyone talking to you about this last night!" Cao Jinxuan blushed and retorted weakly.
"You didn't hear it? Then do you want me to tell everyone about that person's unique insights last night, which were so detailed, insightful, and sharp?" Zhou Sichen teased.
Upon hearing this, Cao Jinxuan flew into a rage. "Zhou Sichen, do you want to die? Pay up! When are you going to pay back the two hundred gold soul coins you owe me? You owe me money and then go around badmouthing me. Pay me back now, nine out of thirteen!"
"Ah! I forgot." Zhou Sichen's expression changed instantly, and he looked at Cao Jinxuan with a fawning expression. "Brother Cao, look, what kind of relationship do we have? I was just joking."
"Pay up the money, stop talking nonsense." Cao Jinxuan jumped up, grabbed Zhou Sichen by the neck, and shook him violently.
"Let go! Let go now! I'm going to die! I'm really going to die!" Zhou Sichen shouted, slapping Cao Jinxuan's arm.
Watching the two of them fighting, the students in the classroom cheered, some even clapping.
Wu Xuan also smiled sincerely; these two guys, Cao Jinxuan and Zhou Sichen, really knew how to cause trouble.
"Teacher Wang and the others are here." Xiao Xiao called out softly. Cao Jinxuan and Zhou Sichen, who had been shouting and bickering in front of them, immediately stopped and quickly returned to their seats, sitting obediently.
However, as if Xiao Xiao had suddenly gained some kind of precognitive ability, before she could even tease the two, Wang Yan and Mu Jin actually walked in from outside.
Zhou Sichen and Cao Jinxuan turned around and glanced at Xiao Xiao simultaneously, giving her a thumbs up.
"This..." Xiao Xiao, who had intended to tease them, suddenly felt a little dumbfounded.
Wang Yan and Mu Jin were usually very gentle in their teaching and treated each student with great care, so all the students in the class respected the two teachers. It was practically impossible for anyone to fight in front of them.
Wang Yan quickly walked to the podium, whispered something to Mu Jin beside him, and then the two teachers nodded in unison.
Mu Jin stepped forward and looked at Huo Yuhao sitting below, saying calmly, "Huo Yuhao, stand up!"
Huo Yuhao stood up upon hearing this.
Mu Jin said calmly, "Huo Yuhao! According to the academy's previous rules, you would have been expelled for being late for enrollment. However, you have now become a core disciple of the Soul Guidance Department, and you were late because you were carrying out a mission for the Soul Guidance Department. After discussing with the Academic Affairs Office, Teacher Wang and I have decided not to expel you this time. However, there will still be a punishment for being late. Therefore, we have decided to remove you from your position as vice class monitor and replace you with Cao Jinxuan from the Control Department. Do you have any objections?"
Wang Dong was immediately furious and was about to stand up to argue with Mu Jin, but Huo Yuhao quickly grabbed his shoulder.
Huo Yuhao clenched his fists and said in a low, strained voice, "Teacher Mu, I have no objections."
"Good! No objections, then sit down. Now I will explain the entrance exam for this second year to you," Mu Jin said calmly, withdrawing her gaze.
"Overall, this entrance exam is relatively easy. Compared to the exams for higher grades, yours will be much simpler. Classes 1 and 2 will have the same exam content, while Classes 3 and 4 will have different exams due to their individual martial spirit abilities."
"Our exam will be held in the academy's Beast Fighting Area. I suspect many of you don't know where it is. Let me tell you. It's south of the Soul Fighting Area, inside that high gray wall that looks like a castle." "The Beast Fighting Area houses various levels of soul beasts captured by the academy over the years. It's specifically provided for higher-grade students to use for practical training. If you are able to advance to the fourth year, you will also train in the Beast Fighting Area. The practical training there will be a crucial factor in your future performance."
"In this upgrade assessment, you will engage in face-to-face combat with spirit beasts in the Beast Fighting Area. You will also be able to choose your own spirit beasts to fight. Different spirit beasts represent different point values; the stronger the spirit beast you challenge, the greater your chances of obtaining a high score in the assessment. The assessment will be scored by senior teachers from the Spirit Martial Arts Department, with a maximum score of one hundred. Those who achieve sixty points or higher will pass the upgrade assessment."
As Mu Jin finished speaking, the students immediately began to whisper among themselves.
After a long pause, Wang Yan stepped forward and tapped the table, saying, "Teacher Mu has told you about the content and passing criteria for this assessment. Here are a few more points I want to remind you of."
"First, don't be too timid. If the spirit beast you choose is too weak, even if you defeat it, you might not pass."
"Second, don't be reckless. If the spirit beast you choose is too strong, and the proctor can't intervene in time during the battle, the best-case scenario is ten days to half a month of rest."
"Third, remember that failure in battle doesn't necessarily mean elimination. If the spirit beast you challenge is powerful enough, and you perform admirably during the battle, your final score might not be low."
"Furthermore, the standards for the control and offensive systems are different. In this one-on-one assessment, the requirements for offensive systems are higher, with the goal of defeating the spirit beast. For control systems, the focus is on controlling the spirit beast, and points are awarded based on the length of time the battle lasts."
Wang Yan explained the details of this upgrade assessment very carefully. He was truly dedicated.
Wu Xuan was almost dozing off.
The upgrade assessment would take place in the afternoon, so Wang Yan and Mu Jin didn't wait for the bell to ring. They announced the end of class early, telling the students to go home and prepare, to get into peak condition, and to gather in the fighting area in the afternoon for the assessment.
Wu Xuan cracked his neck and got up to go back to his dormitory for a nap.
Just as he stood up, Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu passed by him.
Wu Xuan glanced at the two; Dai Huabin looked much taller than before. Zhu Lu behind him had become even more shapely.
"Class monitor! I won't lose to you easily this time," Dai Huabin said firmly.
"Alright! We'll see how you perform this afternoon," Wu Xuan patted Dai Huabin on the shoulder, looking at the two with burning eyes, and couldn't help but chuckle. Dai Huabin considered him a worthy opponent, but he never took him seriously.
Outside the classroom, Wu Xuan chatted idly with Qian Guming when Huo Yuhao suddenly blocked his way.
"Yuhao! Is something wrong?" Wu Xuan asked, surprised.
Huo Yuhao's eyes were red as he said, "Wu Xuan! Aren't we still friends? If you still consider me a friend, stay away from Dai Huabin. A person like him doesn't deserve to be your friend."
Qian Guming, standing to the side, looked at Huo Yuhao with a bewildered expression, not understanding what was wrong with him.
Wu Xuan shook his head calmly and said, "Since he calls me class monitor, I should at least be fair in my actions. I can't isolate him just because of what you say."
"Is that so! Then you really are a good class monitor!" With that, Huo Yuhao turned and left without looking back.
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