Douluo Continent: The Evil-Eyed Dragon God, Many Women, Many Blessings

Chapter 101 Core Disciple Selection Competition

Huo Yuhao was taken aback, then looked at Wang Yan with amusement. "Even the promotion tournament was canceled, could it be because of me?" Heh, but that's fine too, I've gained a favor for free!
Not only did he think so, but Wang Dong'er and Ning Tian, ​​who were standing next to him, also looked at Huo Yuhao immediately after Wang Yan announced the news.

Given their family background and knowledge, it's not hard to guess that the academy probably canceled the event because they were afraid that Huo Yuhao's strength, which far exceeded the standards, would cause trouble.

Indeed, after much discussion, Yan Shaozhe and Du Weilun concluded that Huo Yuhao's true strength should be at the level of a Soul King, but they could not be sure what level of Soul King he could reach!

But at least he's not a low-level Soul King. For example, Huo Yuhao's fourth Soul Ring with Dark Kyurem wasn't even used when fighting Dai Huabin's team's Soul Fusion Skill, Netherworld White Tiger. The fact that he still has reserves means his full strength is clearly not yet revealed.

Under such circumstances, if Huo Yuhao were to participate in the promotion competition as a first-year student, he would probably be able to break through the outer academy and directly advance to the inner academy!
Originally, according to the academy's initial plan, the purpose of the promotion competition was actually to give the newbies, who might become arrogant after passing the assessment, a "lesson in terms of setbacks." To put it bluntly, it was to tell them, "Don't think that everything is fine just because you passed the entrance exam. Your strength is still too weak. There are plenty of geniuses in Shrek Academy who are stronger than you!"

However, if Huo Yuhao, a freak, were to participate in the promotion competition, the effect might be completely reversed, turning into a demonstration to the older students that "your efforts are worthless in the face of talent!" This would severely damage the students' enthusiasm for learning and their self-confidence, and in more serious cases, it might even distort their values, turning them into cynical evil soul masters!

If that's the case, even if Yan Shaozhe and the others hold high positions at Shrek Academy, they still can't bear this responsibility!
And so, all the first-year students benefited from Huo Yuhao's influence, were spared the inevitable "adversity training," and officially began their second-year studies.

The bell rang, signaling the end of another day's classes. The students in Class 1, Grade 2, relaxed with relief.

At Shrek Academy, students undergo rigorous selection processes from freshmen to sophomores, ensuring that only those with sufficient ability remain. Having experienced their first year, they deeply understand the immense effort required to stay. Therefore, no one is distracted in class.

"The pressure of exams is the motivation for learning," and it has to be said that this statement is sometimes quite true.

Although graduates of Shrek Academy are highly sought after throughout the continent, how easy is it to graduate from here? Moreover, this only applies to the outer academy.

Wang Yan tidied up his teaching plan, cleared his throat and said, "Core disciples, please stay behind. There's something I need to tell you."

After all the other students had left the classroom, Wang Yan said, "The academy issued a notice today that the outer academy will hold a core disciple selection competition in two days. Originally, it wasn't supposed to be a competition for us second-year students, but the academy suddenly decided to let our second-year core disciples participate in the selection. So, you all need to be prepared."

Xiao Xiao asked curiously, "Teacher Wang, what is this selection competition for?"

Wang Yan smiled and said, "You don't need to worry too much. There will be no punishment for losing this selection competition. All participants are core disciples under the age of fifteen from the outer academy, including those from the Soul Guidance Department. I counted, and there are about thirty people. Seven people will be selected from them to participate in a mission."

"As for what this task is, only the winning students will know. Originally, these spots should have belonged to students in the third, fourth, and fifth grades. But you guys are lucky to be able to participate this time. Do your best. Our class is the strongest among the four second-year classes, so at least don't let us all be wiped out."

Judging from Wang Yan's tone, he didn't seem to take it very seriously, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. At the same time, they secretly complained to themselves: "Aren't there too many assessments from the academy? The promotion assessment just ended, and now there's this core disciple assessment. It's almost giving us psychological trauma."
Top seven? Upon hearing this number, Huo Yuhao immediately guessed that this selection competition was likely for choosing reserve teams for the upcoming Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament. In that case, he certainly wouldn't continue to hide in the shadows. Playing dumb for too long might actually turn him into a fool; sometimes, it was time to show his true colors!
"Alright, you guys go back now. Huo Yuhao, you stay behind."

"Yes." Everyone answered in unison. Wang Dong'er and Di Qianqiu glanced at Huo Yuhao with a puzzled look, then followed the others out of the office. Huo Yuhao had a faint smile on his face, looking as if he had everything under control.

Wang Yan's expression turned serious as he looked at the mysterious little guy and said, "Huo Yuhao, Dean Yan and Dean Xian specifically asked me to tell you that if you don't make it into the top seven in this core disciple selection competition because of laziness, they will personally come and train you."

Huo Yuhao's lips twitched. "I study hard every day and strive for improvement. How am I lazy?"
"Don't worry, Teacher Wang, I'll definitely beat everyone in this selection competition!" Huo Yuhao immediately assured him.

Wang Yan was startled. Remembering the miserable state of Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu, he quickly said, "Don't do anything reckless. We're all classmates. Be careful what you do."

Huo Yuhao smiled innocently: "Teacher Wang, you're overthinking it. Don't worry, I won't cause you any trouble."

Seeing that Huo Yuhao was so cooperative this time, Wang Yan was slightly taken aback, and then waved for him to go back.

Two days later, as soon as the bell rang, Wang Yan appeared at the door of Class One on time: "Core disciples, come with me."

Xiao Xiao and the others exchanged glances, their spirits lifting simultaneously. Here it comes! The Core Disciple Selection Competition!
Huo Yuhao's class truly deserves to be called the best class of students in the academy's history of a thousand years. The number of core disciples is extremely large. In their class alone, there are as many as eight, including himself. Add Dai Huabin, Xie Huanyue, and Zhu Lu from Class 2, and Ning Tian from Class 3, and there are twelve people in total. This is extremely rare in Shrek Academy's outer court.

Even the third and fourth graders who are higher up than them combined only amount to this many students.

As soon as Huo Yuhao left the classroom, he saw Dai Huabin, Xie Huanyue, and Zhu Lu from Class Two also leaving the classroom at the same time, walking out under the guidance of their homeroom teacher, Mu Jin.

Since Dai Huabin "disappeared" and returned, Huo Yuhao has been busy with his own affairs and has not continued to cause him trouble.

Although his position as a core disciple remained unchanged, he had received a stern warning from the academy. During this time, he had been constantly worried about Huo Yuhao continuing his retaliation, living in constant anxiety and even trying to avoid Huo Yuhao within the academy. Today, when he suddenly encountered Huo Yuhao and saw the playful smile on his face, Dai Huabin couldn't help but feel a jolt in his heart.

This red-eyed brat seems to be plotting something mischievous again?

Can you guess which seven they are? O(∩_∩)O~
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