The Level 6 Forging Master badge was like a massive boulder dropped into a calm lake, instantly causing the classroom to erupt.
"Hiss, Level 6! Am I seeing things right?"
"How is this possible! Even among the senior instructors in the academy, there are very few Level 6 Forging Masters!"
"What kind of monster is this? Being second on the genius list is one thing, but he's actually a Level 6 Forging Master too!"
The freshmen's exclamations rose and fell one after another. The way they looked at Arthur shifted from initial awe to complete, feverish worship.
Even Lin Hao, who had been somewhat unconvinced before, now stood with his mouth agape, unable to speak. The prestige of a Level 6 Forging Master was simply too high.
With Arthur's words, there would be no issues with Battle Armor Materials for the class in the future.
That was Battle Armor; now, absolutely no one could compete with him for the position of Class Monitor.
In the face of such immense benefits, anyone who went against Arthur from now on would incite public outrage and be attacked by everyone.
Shen Yi's pupils also constricted sharply. She naturally recognized the authenticity of the badge, and for a moment, her gaze toward Arthur was filled with complexity.
A Level 6 Forging Master under the age of thirteen. This was unprecedented and would likely never be matched.
Of course, while some were happy, others were worried.
Not everyone in the class was joyful.
For a few students who had entered through their Forging specialty, it felt like the sky was falling.
They stared blankly at the Level 6 badge on Arthur's chest, feeling as though they were mayflies looking up at the vast sky.
However proud they had been of their Forging talent before, they were now equally devastated; their Dao Heart was truly shattered.
Arthur was satisfied with everyone's reaction. His tone was calm but carried an indisputable power: "Besides material Forging, I can help everyone resolve issues with the distribution of cultivation resources, the purchase of soul spirits, and even mediation of conflicts between Soul Masters."
"Remember, now that you've entered this class, you are a single entity. With me here, no one can bully you."
The Young Master had spoken.
Having displayed an authority that even Shen Yi deferred to, these words acted like a reassuring pill, allowing the freshmen to completely set aside all their concerns.
They came to Shrek Academy for nothing more than to become stronger, and the strength and background Arthur demonstrated could indeed provide them with sufficient benefits.
"I vote for Arthur as Class Monitor!"
"Me too!"
"Unanimous!"
Uniform shouts rang out in the classroom without any dissent.
Seeing that no one objected, Arthur continued, "As for the competition for other positions, the selection of the four sub-profession committee members will be decided by yourselves through technical competition."
"The election for the two Vice Class Monitors will use the traditional Shrek method: a melee!"
"I'll take you to the Grand Martial Arena in a moment. The last two people remaining on the field will serve as Vice Class Monitors."
Shen Yi, standing to the side, was already dumbfounded. Arthur was saying all her lines!
She raised her hand to say something, but saw that all the students had already followed Arthur out of the classroom.
Feeling like a bit of a failure as a teacher for the first time, Shen Yi couldn't help but tug at Wu Zhangkong. "Stop playing dead, Senior Brother!"
"Aren't you going to do something about this!"
"About what?" Wu Zhangkong's lips curled slightly. "Isn't this quite good?"
Causing Shen Yi to roll her eyes... Led by Arthur, the First Year freshmen marched grandly toward the Grand Martial Arena.
The teaching building was very large, but the range covered by Arthur's Spiritual Power was even larger.
He easily arrived at a circular hall.
By the time Wu Zhangkong and Shen Yi arrived, they saw Arthur standing at the very front, chatting with the students.
"Why hasn't it started? What are you waiting for?" Shen Yi stepped forward to ask.
"What do you think? I'm waiting for you."
Arthur spread his hands. "I don't know how to operate the equipment, and besides, you're the teacher."
Now you know I'm the teacher?
Shen Yi took a deep breath to calm her mind.
She paused and began to speak: "Students, in the upcoming melee, as long as your limbs or torso all touch the ground, you will be cleared from the field and lose your eligibility for the election."
"Of course, for those students who have no intention of competing for this position, it's up to you. Although being a class officer has the advantage of extra points for admission into the Inner Court and more say in the academy, it also carries many obligations."
"Starting now, I will give you fifteen minutes to prepare. During this time, you can form alliances; everything depends on the final result."
The students stood, a blazing fire igniting in everyone's eyes.
Young and frivolous, they were all geniuses.
They weren't afraid of any melee.
Battle—so refreshing!
During the fifteen minutes for forming alliances, everyone began looking for teammates.
This melee tested more than just individual strength. All one hundred and one students in the class were geniuses within the Federation; none were lacking.
The composition and coordination of a group were very important.
However, compared to the other students who were hurriedly searching for teammates, Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, and the others made no move.
They yawned and leaned to the side, spacing out, devoid of any fighting spirit.
If you asked why?
Because they could see at a glance that the Battle Intent in Na'er's and Gu Yue's eyes was almost overflowing.
Me, fight Na'er and Gu Yue when they're at full Battle Intent?
Sorry, I surrender.
Since Arthur had become the Class Monitor, Na'er naturally had to take the position of Vice Class Monitor.
Carrying the name of the Golden Dragon King, she would never lose!
As for Gu Yue, she had originally intended to develop herself at Shrek. The position of Class Monitor had been directly tied up by Arthur with benefits, so she couldn't fight for it.
Therefore, she could not let the remaining Vice Class Monitor position slip away.
"Tsk tsk, the aura of those two is practically going to drill through the arena." Xie Xie clicked his tongue and shrank back toward Tang Wulin. "Wulin, do you think we should just forfeit as soon as we go in? Anyway, I don't want to run into those two ladies."
Tang Wulin also nodded repeatedly, his gaze sweeping over the two people with the strongest Battle Intent in the field.
Na'er's purple eyes had already turned gold, and the faint sound of a dragon's roar echoed around her. She was adjusting her state, preparing to suppress everything.
Gu Yue stood on the other side. The elemental power around her became increasingly active, yet remained contained.
Although the surrounding students were boiling with excitement, no one dared to easily approach the area around those two, tacitly avoiding that invisible "Forbidden Land."
They naturally recognized Gu Yue, who was first on the genius list, and Na'er was also on the list.
Many people huddled in small groups, discussing tactics in low voices.
Time was up.
Shen Yi spoke: "In a moment, you will enter a Phantom Space, similar to entering the Spirit Ascension Platform. Now, everyone retreat outside the white circle on the floor."
The students of Class One, First Year, retreated as instructed. Then, the ground slowly split open, and devices rose one after another. After their outer shells cracked open, they revealed cabins inside that were adapted to the human body.
"Each person choose a cabin to sit in. You will later be transported to a forest within a limited range. Those who want to team up and cooperate can choose adjacent Simulation Cabins. I'll give you three minutes to prepare. Once inside, be sure to fasten your seatbelts."
Arthur stepped forward, preparing to enter a device. Wu Zhangkong grabbed him and asked, "What are you doing?"
"Huh? Entering the melee."
Wu Zhangkong's eyelid twitched. "You're already the Class Monitor. Why are you going in?"
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