The Glory of the Sun and Moon in the Peerless Tang Sect

After the teacher of Class 1, Grade 2, Ning Tian from Class 3, Grade 2, also came over, led by his homeroom teacher.

"Teacher Wang, it's up to you now."

The homeroom teacher of Class 3, Grade 2, gestured for Ning Tian to follow Wang Yan.

"You're too kind, Teacher Chen." Wang Yan smiled and nodded, then led everyone towards the assessment area.

Ning Tian gave Xu Zihuang a faint smile and stood on Xu Zihuang's other side.

Wang Dong curled his lip and turned his head to the side, looking quite disdainful.

Just as the four of them entered the assessment area, Xu Zihuang unexpectedly saw some unfamiliar faces.

Elder Xuan had arrived long ago. Two groups of people stood on either side of him.

Standing on the left are Beibei, He Caitou, Xu Sanshi, and Jiang Nannan. Of the seven people standing on the other side, Xu Zihuang only recognizes Ma Xiaotao.

Today, Ma Xiaotao had her long, fiery red hair neatly combed into a ponytail, looking clean and efficient. Seeing Xu Zihuang, she couldn't help but recall the incident that day when she fell into the lake and what Yan Shaozhe had said last night. Although a touch of shyness rose in her heart, she still met Xu Zihuang's gaze openly and confidently.

Like Ma Xiaotao, the other six people around her were all wearing blood-red school uniforms that symbolized their status as students of the inner academy.

Besides Ma Xiaotao, there were six other inner court disciples, four men and two women. When Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi looked at the red-robed inner court disciples, their eyes were filled with admiration and respect.

Xu Zihuang appeared quite calm, and together with Ning Tian and Wang Dong, they came to the side of Bei Bei and the other three.

Wang Yan stood respectfully behind Elder Xuan.

"Elder Xuan, everyone has arrived."

Elder Xuan nodded and turned to face Xu Zihuang and the other six.

"I think you've all guessed why I summoned you here. You've heard of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament, haven't you?"

Xu Sanshi couldn't help but ask in surprise, "Elder Xuan, do you mean we should represent Shrek Academy in this year's All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament?"

"I sent you, but do you think you're capable? The age limit for the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament is under twenty. You're going as a reserve team to accompany the main team members to participate and watch the competition." Elder Xuan sneered.

"You were selected for two purposes: one as a reserve team and the other as substitutes for the regular players. Competing and watching games alongside the regular players will be an extremely valuable experience for you."

"Although you are currently in the reserve team, it does not mean that you will all become regular members of the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament in five years. In the next five years, you will all be subject to review, and only those with sufficient strength will be able to ultimately represent the academy in the competition."

"The new Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament will be held in Star Luo City in ten days. The reason I'm having you meet today is to let you get to know each other and understand each other's abilities. Barring unforeseen circumstances, you'll almost certainly have a chance to play. When our opponents aren't too strong, we'll need you to step in and mask the abilities of the main team members. So, all of you, get your minds on the right track, obey all orders, understand?"

"Understood," everyone replied in unison.

At the same time, Xu Zihuang glanced at Wang Dong out of the corner of his eye. After all, Wang Dong possessed twin martial souls and was at the Soul Master level, so it was reasonable for him to be selected for the reserve team.

Elder Xuan stopped arguing.

"Alright, everyone, please introduce yourselves first. Get to know each other. Beibei, you reserve team will go first."

"Yes, Elder Xuan." Bei Bei replied respectfully, then stepped forward.

"My name is Bei Bei, a fifth-year student in the outer academy. I am a level 42 Power Attack type Battle Soul Master."

The second person to step forward was Xu Sanshi.

"My name is Xu Sanshi, a sixth-year student in the outer academy, and a level 43 defensive-type Battle Soul Master."

In terms of soul power cultivation, he has always been a step ahead of Beibei.

The third one is He Caitou. He Caitou touched his big bald head with a simple and honest expression.

"My name is He Caitou, a fourth-year student in the outer academy of the Soul Guidance Department, and a fourth-level Soul Guidance Master."

As a Soul Master, one generally does not reveal one's specific Soul Power level, but rather demonstrates one's abilities by stating one's Soul Master level.

Next up is Jiang Nannan.

"My name is Jiang Nannan. Level 41, agility-based Soul Master. Sixth year of the Outer Court."

Upon seeing Jiang Nannan's stunning beauty, the male students in the inner courtyard were immediately captivated.

Among the female trainees present, Ma Xiaotao had the best figure. Ning Tian, ​​although tall, was still young and had not yet shown the beauty of an adult woman. But Jiang Nannan was different. At only fifteen years old, she was somewhere between maturity and naivety, and this hazy, forbidden allure was extremely attractive.

Xu Sanshi nervously stared at the several inner court seniors opposite him. He could still win people over with his 'virtue' when facing Cao Jinxuan, Zhou Sichen, and Tuoba Yu, but his strength was really not enough in front of these inner court seniors.

It was Wang Dong's fifth turn, and he proudly puffed out his little chest.

"Wang Dong, second year of the outer academy, level 31 Power Attack-type Battle Soul Master."

He was initially surprised to be selected for the reserve team, but he was relieved when he remembered that he was a genius with twin martial souls.

He even thought about it secretly in his heart.

"Shrek Academy does have some good judgment."

This indirect recognition made him feel very proud.

After Wang Dong came Ning Tian. Ning Tian leisurely strode forward a few steps with his fair and slender legs, and smiled broadly.

"Ning Tian, ​​second year of the outer academy, level 35 auxiliary-type weapon spirit master."

Another second-year student from the outer academy? The inner academy disciples' expressions became somewhat strange, but after hearing Ning Tian's soul power cultivation level, they became much more restrained than when Wang Dong introduced himself.

Support-type skills are always the most difficult to cultivate, and Ning Tiancai is only twelve years old, being a second-year student in the outer academy. To have cultivated to level thirty-five in soul power is absolutely exceptional. This almost certainly guarantees his entry into the inner academy.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Xu Zihuang stepped forward, his gaze gentle and composed.

"Yu Tianhuang. Second year of the outer academy, level 42 control system battle spirit master."

Second year of the Foreign Languages ​​Department? Level 42?!

Apart from Ma Xiaotao, all the inner courtyard disciples were full of questions. If it weren't for Elder Xuan's presence, they probably would have already asked him impatiently.

The second-year student from the outer academy had already cultivated his soul power to level forty-two; such a cultivation speed was simply unbelievable.

As their thoughts raced, Ma Xiaotao also came out.

"Inner Courtyard, Ma Xiaotao. Level 68 Power Attack Type Battle Soul Emperor."

That's right, level 68. When Xu Zihuang first helped her resolve the problem of the evil fire in her body, she took advantage of this opportunity to break through the bottleneck of level 68 in one fell swoop.

Xu Zihuang, Xu Sanshi, and Bei Bei, who were somewhat familiar with Ma Xiaotao, were alright, but Jiang Nannan, He Caitou, Ning Tian, ​​Wang Dong, and the others were all horrified.

Even Wang Dong toned down his arrogance.

Being able to participate in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament means that one's age is no more than twenty. Before the age of twenty, one's soul power had already reached level sixty-eight.

Even Wang Dong, who possesses twin martial souls, doesn't think he can achieve this before the age of twenty. Unless he recklessly adds a soul ring to his Clear Sky Hammer martial soul ahead of time.

This can no longer be simply described as terrifying.

Following closely behind Ma Xiaotao was a very tall young man. His medium-length blond hair cascaded over his broad shoulders, his aura was deep and composed, and his gaze was sharp as a knife.

"Inner Courtyard, Dai Yueheng, Level 64 Power Attack Type Battle Soul Emperor."

Following Dai Yueheng was another male student. Although he wasn't as muscular as Dai Yueheng, he was remarkably tall and slender. Just standing there, he resembled a sharp blade, giving off an extremely sharp aura. However, his face was very kind, with a faint smile.

"Inner Courtyard, Chen Zifeng. Level 57 Power Attack Type Battle Soul King."

Although his appearance wasn't as awe-inspiring as that of Soul Emperors Ma Xiaotao and Dai Yueheng, his ability to stand out among the inner court disciples—a gathering of the continent's most talented young Soul Masters—was enough to demonstrate his excellence.

At nineteen, he possessed a soul power of level fifty-seven. In any other advanced soul master academy, he could easily have become a captain-level figure. It was only because he was in Shrek Academy, a place teeming with geniuses, that his brilliance was somewhat overshadowed.

The fourth person who introduced herself was a female student with short hair.Her appearance looks ordinary, and even her voice is surprisingly ordinary.

"Inner Courtyard, Xixi. Level 56 Agility-Attack Type Battle Soul King." Her whole demeanor seemed dimmed. The introduction was concise, yet it failed to leave an impression on anyone.

However, Xu Zihuang knew very well that Xixi's performance was the essence of an agility-based Soul Master. Agility-based Soul Masters excel at reconnaissance and assassination; only by merging into the ordinary can they better fulfill their role.

The fifth student to step forward was also a female student. But compared to Xixi, she was much more beautiful.

Unlike Ma Xiaotao's fiery personality and Jiang Nannan's gentle nature, she possessed a cool and aloof beauty. Her skin was as white as snow, and she had medium-length, icy blue hair. Her cool and detached demeanor left a deep impression. Her slender waist swayed as she walked, her movements as light and graceful as falling snowflakes, devoid of any ethereal quality.

"Inner Courtyard, Ling Luochen. Level 55 Control-type Battle Soul King."

The sixth person was a skinny male student who looked particularly sleazy. He appeared to be only about 1.6 meters tall, with a slender build, but his eyes were bright and piercing. He easily reminded people of an animal called a squirrel.

"Inner Courtyard, Yao Haoxuan. Level 55, Support/Control Type Battle Soul King."

The last inner court disciple, though a male student, was exceptionally handsome. His face was like jade, and he possessed a captivating, almost pitiful beauty.

Speaking softly, "Inner Court, Gongyang Mo, Level 59 Support-type Battle Soul King."

As a support-type Soul Master, his cultivation level was actually only below that of Soul Emperors Ma Xiaotao and Dai Yueheng.

However, his gaze remained fixed on Xu Zihuang, his intense yet slightly shy gaze mirroring the way the female students looked at her.

Xu Zihuang felt a chill run down his spine. As a Soul Master with a spiritual attribute, his senses were exceptionally sharp. He could detect Gongyang Mo's intense 'interest' in him.

Elder Xuan nodded slightly.

"Alright, you've all gotten to know each other briefly. To help you make a better impression on each other, let's have a friendly match."

After a moment's thought, Elder Xuan pointed to Ma Xiaotao and Gongyang Mo.

"How about this? Xiao Tao, you and Gongyang Mo won't play. The remaining five regular players and the reserve team will have a team battle."

Before Ma Xiaotao and Gongyang Mo could say anything, Chen Zifeng couldn't help but ask, "Elder Xuan, are you sure?"

In his view, the gap in strength between their regular players and the reserve team cannot be bridged by sheer numbers.

Even in a five-on-seven situation, the reserve team has absolutely no chance. It would be a complete and utter defeat.

"Can't you understand what I'm saying?" Elder Xuan muttered irritably, then pulled out a chicken leg from somewhere and walked to the edge of the assessment area.

"Alright, I'll give you fifteen minutes to prepare. I'll start when I say 'begin,' so don't hold back. I'll be watching."

Chapter 154 Clash between the Regular Team and the Reserve Team

Old Master Xuan sat to one side, holding a chicken leg in his left hand and a wine gourd in his right, eating with great relish.

Xu Zihuang and his group of seven, along with five inner court disciples from the other side, also arrived at one side of the assessment area. They slowly spread out.

Dai Yueheng and Chen Zifeng, along with their four teammates, were part of the reserve team in the previous Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament. After five years of training together, their teamwork was already quite seamless, requiring no further discussion. If they couldn't even crush seven reserve team members whose highest cultivation level was only Soul Master, it would be a disgrace.

Meanwhile, Xu Zihuang and his group of seven gathered together.

Beibei looked at everyone seriously and said in a deep voice, "Although our reserve team was selected temporarily and is much inferior to the senior students in the inner academy in terms of cultivation, I personally do not want to admit defeat easily. If we are going to fight, then we should go all out. I believe that everyone thinks the same way I do."

At this point, Beibei's gaze fell on Xu Zihuang.

"Tianhuang, you are the only control-type Soul Master among us, so you should design the tactics. When the battle begins, you will also be in command."

In this reserve team, Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, He Caitou, and Ning Tian need no introduction. They all have a close relationship with Xu Zihuang and are very familiar with his abilities and strengths.