Douluo Dalu: Seven Kills

Chapter 65 Rewards and Core Disciples

The first ray of sunlight in the morning penetrated through the clouds and gently fell on this ancient academy with a history of nearly ten thousand years, covering it with a layer of golden gauze. The fresh water vapor in the air brought a cool breeze to the academy, awakening it.

When the students who passed the freshman assessment arrived at Shrek Square one after another to gather and wait for class division, Du Weilun, the director of the Wuhun Department's teaching department, also arrived with a dozen teachers.

Some are regretful, some are peaceful, and some are proud.

Among them, the hibiscus is the proud one.

Outside the square, many senior students were attracted by this annual event, including Bei Bei, Tang Ya, Xu Sanshi and Jiang Nannan.

When the time was almost up, Du Weilun stood in front of all the freshmen and teachers and spoke loudly and clearly. After making sure that everyone could hear him, he opened the folder in his hand and said with a smile on his face.

"After these days, the freshman assessment has quietly come to an end. I regret those who have left. But for those of you who have stayed, I welcome you to join Shrek Academy!"

The sound echoed throughout the entire square, and was greeted not only with cheers and applause, but also with sobs that felt like the end of a hardship.

In an instant, all kinds of lives are seen.

It seemed that they had expected this scene. Neither Du Weilun nor the teacher behind him showed any surprise. They were just quietly waiting for the freshman to calm down. Only some senior students outside the square could relate to this.

Once upon a time, I was the same.

But what follows closely is pity.

Because with the increase of grades, the elimination rate of Shrek Academy will also rise. At present, the number of students who can successfully graduate from the external college will probably not exceed fifty.

Therefore, for the vast majority of students, studying at Shrek Academy was not a time for sweetness after hardship.

After about ten breaths, Du Weilun continued to speak.

"I believe everyone knows that the end of the freshman assessment elimination round yesterday means that the top three have been decided. Now, I will formally announce these three teams and the rewards they will receive. The third place is the Ningtian team. The team members are Ningtian, Wu Feng, and Nanmen Yuner. Please step out."

"I'll go first."

Feeling the gazes of the crowd, Ning Tian stood up boldly. After greeting Chen Junting, he brought Wu Feng and Nanmen Yuner to Du Weilun. Nanmen Yuner's face even flushed with excitement.

"Congratulations to them."

Suddenly, all the first-year students burst into applause.

Only Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu from Class 5 looked indignant and did not move, making Cui Yajie feel neither sure to applaud nor to let go.

Then, Du Weilun continued.

"Next is the second place - Wang Dong's team. The team members are Wang Dong, Huo Yuhao, and Dugu Xin. Please step out."

Applause rang out again, and three people also walked out of Class Nine.

Although Wang Dong and Dugu Xin were somewhat surprised that Du Weilun called Huo Yuhao's team Wang Dong's team, how could Du Weilun, as the dean of teaching, call it wrong? But when they recalled what Teacher Mu Jin said last night, they could not help but understand.

But at this moment, Huo Yuhao didn't care.

Because his eyes were on Dai Huabin.

Proud, happy, or something else...

Anyway, Huo Yuhao’s expression is very complicated now.

But there is no doubt that he is in a very good mood now.

Especially when he saw Dai Huabin’s face was tense, his eyes were bloodshot, and his gaze seemed to be ready to devour someone.

"Don't you look down on me?"

"Now, you are being stepped on by me!"

Huo Yuhao was clear-headed and after passing by Chen Junting he said, "Thank you, Brother Junting," and then quickly stepped forward.

Chen Junting just smiled and said nothing.

After the three of them arrived at their stations, Du Weilun pretended to look at the remaining team on the folder. After a slight pause, he spoke in a slightly raised voice.

"Now, please give a warm round of applause to welcome the final champions of our freshman assessment. They are the Chen Junting team, and the team members are Chen Junting, Qin Lan, and Gao Ming."

Suddenly, the audience burst into warm cheers.

This time the applause was much louder than before!
Chen Junting smiled warmly and brought Qin Lan and Gao Ming to Du Weilun. As he was standing higher, he could even see Beibei and the others outside the square. Among them, Xu Sanshi whistled at him with a slightly smug look on his face.

As for Dai Huabin's fierce gaze, he completely ignored it. If this guy really intended to retaliate and kill him, then the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect would not be a pushover.

Instead, it was a figure that suddenly appeared at the side that attracted Chen Junting's attention. He glanced at it and saw that it was Fan Yu.

He undoubtedly came for Huo Yuhao.

But looking at him, it seems like he is late.

At the same time, Du Weilun continued, "As the top three teams in the freshman assessment, you will naturally receive a unified reward from the academy. This reward is that each person can make a request to the academy when they need a spirit ring, and the academy will assist them in obtaining a spirit ring that they can afford and is the most suitable for them."

As soon as these words came out, the first-year students were surprised and praised. For them, this reward was very important. Even Chen Junting and Ning Tian were very satisfied.

After all, it is difficult to find a suitable spirit ring.

For example, the fourth soul ring that is most suitable for Chen Junting has not been found yet. Now with this reward from Shrek Academy, there is no doubt that he has a greater chance of finding the soul beast needed for the fourth soul ring. After all, Shrek Academy is adjacent to the Star Dou Great Forest, and the distribution of soul beasts in it is much clearer to Shrek Academy than the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect.

At the same time, Du Weilun continued: "In view of the outstanding performance and undefeated record of the champion Chen Junting team during the competition, the academy has decided to award them a special reward. The academy will keep this reward confidential for them. After the class division is over, you can come with me to receive it." There are special rewards?

After hearing this, everyone started to imagine.

Du Weilun ignored what the freshmen were thinking and just said to the three teams, "Okay, you guys go back to your teams first."

Upon hearing this, Chen Junting and the other nine people immediately returned to Class Nine.

However, the enthusiasm of the crowd was not dampened.

Because most people learned about the core disciple issue from their teachers, parents, or some seniors. Although they knew they had no chance, it did not stop them from being excited.

Sure enough, the next moment.

"In the eyes of the academy, your class is better than the past. But as the saying goes, God rewards hard work. No matter how talented you are, it will be in vain if you don't work hard. I hope that under the guidance of Shrek Academy, the number one academy on the continent, you will pursue your dreams, live up to your youth, work hard, and finally reap great rewards. You will graduate from the academy with excellent results. In view of the emergence of some outstanding freshmen in this freshman competition, the academy has specially approved some of them to become core disciples of the outer courtyard. Now I will announce the list."

The crowd, who were originally excited, fell silent in an instant.

Even the old students outside the square were looking forward to it.

At this moment, Du Weilun opened the folder in his hand again and read: "Based on the performance of the freshmen in the assessment, the academy finally approved the core disciples of the outer courtyard martial spirit department: Chen Junting, Wang Dong, Ning Tian, ​​Wu Feng."

When these four names were read out, Chen Junting was the first to react. What he didn't expect was that Qin Lan and Gao Ming, as his teammates, did not even get the status of core disciples.

Thinking of this, he turned his head and looked.

The next second, he looked at Qin Lan and Gao Ming. However, he only saw relief in their eyes. Especially Du Weilun's next words made the two look more relaxed.

Du Weilun continued, "In view of the fact that some freshmen have excellent performance despite lacking talent and ability in the freshman assessment, the academy has decided to let them temporarily enjoy the treatment of core disciples until the end of this school year. If they make breakthroughs in the upgrade exam next year, they will be considered for promotion to formal core disciples. The list of preliminary core disciples is as follows: Qin Lan, Gao Ming, Nanmen Yuner, Dai Huabin, and Zhu Lu. This is the end of the announcement."

"Boss Chen, we are already content."

Qin Lan's voice came out from under the mask, and her eyes showed sincerity. "You know, our strength is only above average among many freshmen. Even in the assessment, it was your presence that enabled our team to win the championship, so we are not dissatisfied with the preparatory core disciples given by the academy. On the contrary, if we were given core disciples, it would make us feel like we were being roasted on the fire."

Gao Ming, who was standing by, also agreed with this.

The repeated nodding made Chen Junting helpless. Since the parties involved thought so, what else could he say?

But what he was worried about now was something else.

That is, Dugu Xin's name was not even on the list of core disciples and candidate core disciples. In other words...

"Have you decided to leave?"

The murmurs made Qin Lan and Gao Ming not really understand. However, they were somewhat dissatisfied with the status of core disciples and reserve core disciples. Of course, this was not for themselves, but for Dugu Xin.

The same people as them include Ning Tian and six others.

But the most excited ones were Huo Yuhao's team.

"What exactly is going on?"

Huo Yuhao frowned, even ignoring the mocking look from Dai Huabin in the distance, and looked at Dugu Xin worriedly.

"Xin, are you okay?"

Even Wang Dong who was standing by held onto his wrist tightly, to prevent Dugu Xin from doing anything stupid.

The actions of the two made Dugu Xin laugh and cry.

But my heart seemed to be melted.

He pried open Wang Dong's fingers, shook his head and chuckled, "Do you think my psychological endurance is so poor? In fact, I have already discussed the matter of core disciples with the academy privately."

"really?"

There was a flash of suspicion in Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong's eyes.

Seeing that what Dugu Xin said did not seem to be a lie, he became skeptical.

"It really couldn't be truer."

Dugu Xin waved his hand and pointed upwards. Fan Yu had come to Du Weilun's side and his eyes were looking towards them. "Get ready. It looks like the Soul Guidance Department is going to grant you the status of a core disciple."

Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao looked in the direction of the finger.

At this moment, Fan Yu took out a document and said, "After discussion between the Soul Guidance Department and the Martial Soul Department, Huo Yuhao, a freshman from Class Nine, performed excellently in his soul guidance training. Therefore, he was granted the status of a core disciple of the Outer Court Soul Guidance Department and enjoys the treatment of a core disciple of the Outer Court Soul Guidance Department. He can continue to study in the Martial Soul Department."

Suddenly, the whole audience was in an uproar!
The Soul Guidance Department announced to the Martial Soul Department that the new students of the Martial Soul Department are core disciples of the Soul Guidance Department. This is the first time in a thousand years!
Dai Huabin, who had just ridiculed Huo Yuhao, was also stunned. His face turned blue and purple, looking very ugly.

This made him feel like a clown.

However, after learning that Dugu Xin was not listed as a core disciple by the Soul Guidance Department, his expression improved a lot.

With the core disciples determined, the next step was to divide the first-year students into classes. The entire first grade was divided into four classes: Class 1 was for the strong attack and control system battle spirit masters, Class 2 was for the defense and agility attack system battle spirit masters, Class 3 was for the auxiliary system battle spirit masters, and Class 4 was for battle spirit masters and weapon spirit masters with various special attributes including food and healing systems.

The head teacher of one of the classes was Mu Jin.

In addition, Wang Yan teaches with her.

(End of this chapter)