"Alright, dismissed! Class teachers, please lead your students back to your classrooms for lessons."
Director Long Hengxu's voice echoed across the playground, "Grade One Class One will temporarily be under my supervision until a new class teacher is selected."
"Teacher Wu Changkong and the students of Grade One Zero Class, please stay."
Subsequently, Director Long Hengxu led the five classes of Grade One back to their respective classrooms.
Only Dean Yu Zhen and the newly formed Grade One Zero Class teachers and students remained on the playground.
"Children, please come over."
Dean Yu Zhen waved his hand, a gentle smile on his face.
He deliberately slowed his speech, making his voice sound more amiable, "We need to have a good talk about Zero Class."
Fang Yang and the others exchanged glances, then walked forward in unison.
Teacher Wu Changkong stood silently to the side, his gaze sweeping over Fang Yang and the others, a slight smile playing on his lips.
Dean Yu Zhen looked at these exceptionally talented young people and continued, "The establishment of Zero Class means the Academy places high hopes on all of you. This is not only an honor but also a responsibility."
"From today onwards, the Academy will provide you with the most outstanding teachers and the highest quality resources, and you will have only one goal."
He paused, his gaze sharp, "To strive for the legendary Shrek Academy!"
"But I must warn you!"
Dean Yu Zhen's tone became serious, "Within the Sun Moon Federation, there are countless Geniuses your age."
"There are even many who are more outstanding than you. To get into Shrek Academy, you must put in unimaginable effort."
"Understood!"
The seven responded in unison, their voices firm and strong.
Dean Yu Zhen nodded with satisfaction, then took out a stack of documents from his briefcase, "Very good. Now, please sign this training agreement."
Fang Yang took the agreement and quickly skimmed it. The content was concise: "Besides detailing the various benefits provided by Eastsea Academy, the core clause was only one—unless admitted to Shrek Academy, all studies in the Intermediate and Advanced Departments of Eastsea Academy must be completed, and no transfer mid-way is allowed."
This agreement was reasonable.
Since the Academy was investing extra resources in their training, it was natural to prevent outstanding students from being poached by other advanced Spirit Master Academies.
Fang Yang signed his name with almost no hesitation.
Gu Yue followed closely, and Tang Wulin also quickly signed upon seeing this.
"Hey, aren't you going to consider it?"
Xie Xie couldn't help but interject.
Before Fang Yang could answer, Dean Yu Zhen spoke directly, "Of course, you can go back and discuss it, but…"
He gave Xie Xie a meaningful look, "You won't be involved in Zero Class. I am very busy and don't have time to wait for you to make up your mind."
"No, no, no! Dean, I'll sign!"
Xie Xie hastily picked up the pen, afraid of missing this opportunity.
In a blink of an eye, only Zhang Yangzi, Wang Jinxi, and Wei Xiaofeng had yet to sign.
"What about you three?"
Dean Yu Zhen's gaze shifted between the three, making a move to retrieve the agreement.
Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi exchanged a look, "We'll sign."
"Okay."
Wang Jinxi nodded in agreement.
Finally, only Wei Xiaofeng remained.
His fingers trembled slightly as he held the agreement, "Dean, this… isn't it bad not to discuss it with my Family? My Family might plan for me to transfer to a better Academy in the advanced department…"
Dean Yu Zhen nodded knowingly, "Everyone has their own aspirations, Wei Xiaofeng, you can return to Class Two now."
With that, he decisively took back the agreement from Wei Xiaofeng's hand, "Now, the number of students in Grade One Zero Class is adjusted to six."
Wei Xiaofeng opened his mouth as if to say something more, but seeing the Dean's undeniable expression, he could only respectfully bow and turn to leave.
"Alright, since you have signed this agreement, it means that from now on, you will become the Academy's core elite."
Dean Yu Zhen's tone was calm, "We respect Wei Xiaofeng's choice, but I believe he will definitely regret today's decision in the future."
"Although our Eastsea Academy is not highly ranked on the continent, it is, after all, the only Intermediate Spirit Master Academy in a large city. When the Academy's resources are completely tilted towards you, even the legendary Shrek Academy may not be much stronger than us."
Listening to Dean Yu Zhen's confident words, Teacher Wu Changkong, standing by, imperceptibly twitched the corner of his mouth.
Among them, Fang Yang knew clearly: "Shrek's foundation is unfathomable, not to mention the closely related Tang Sect."
Looking at the entire continent, apart from the Spirit Transfer Pagoda being able to contend with it, other forces would find it difficult to resist.
"Let's stop here for today."
Dean Yu Zhen put away the documents, "You have just become new classmates, so get to know each other first. Classes will officially start tomorrow!"
He turned to Wu Changkong, "Teacher Wu, please come with me, there are some matters we need to discuss."
After Dean Yu Zhen and Wu Changkong left, the atmosphere among the six on the playground was a bit awkward.
Fang Yang was the first to break the silence, extending his hand to Zhang Yangzi, "Hello, let's reintroduce ourselves."
Zhang Yangzi hesitated for a moment, then took the hand, "Zhang Yangzi."
He turned to introduce the silent young man beside him, "This is Wang Jinxi."
Xie Xie's eyes suddenly lit up, "Since we're just standing around, why don't we all go out for dinner? My treat!"
"Xie Xie, you should be treating us anyway."
Fang Yang reminded him with a smile, "Don't forget you still owe me, Gu Yue, and Wu Lin a few meals."
Upon hearing this, Tang Wulin immediately took out his soul communication device and dialed, "Senior Ouyang Zixin, our Zero Class is having dinner together, would you like to come?"
Ouyang Zixin's hesitant voice came from the other end of the communicator, "Junior, it's your Zero Class dinner, wouldn't it be inappropriate for me to join…?"
"It's fine, Senior Ouyang Zixin, just come as Wu Lin's Family."
Fang Yang suddenly leaned closer to the soul communication device and said.
"This…" Ouyang Zixin was still hesitating.
Tang Wulin immediately put on a pitiful expression. Although the other party couldn't see him, the anticipation in his voice was clear to anyone, "Senior Ouyang Zixin…"
"Okay, okay, I'll come." The agreeing voice finally came from the communicator.
Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi were a bit bewildered.
Xie Xie, on the other hand, looked like an experienced person, shrugging helplessly, "You'll get used to it."
Before long, Senior Ouyang Zixin hurried over. She had specially changed into casual clothes today; a light blue dress accentuated her snow-white skin.
"Wu Lin, I'm not late, am I?" she asked, slightly breathless, her cheeks flushed from the short run.
"No, you're not." Tang Wulin's eyes lit up, and he quickly went to meet her.
Fang Yang naturally took Gu Yue's slender hand, while Tang Wulin accompanied Ouyang Zixin.
Xie Xie enthusiastically put his arms around Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi's shoulders, "Let's go, I'll take you to try the best stewed beef in Eastsea City!"
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