A few days later, the exchange match between Grade One Class One and Second Year Class One arrived as scheduled.
The usually quiet sparring arena was bustling with people today, with every seat taken.
On both sides of the arena, students from Grade One and Second Year were seated, and some older students, having heard the news, also came to watch, creating a very lively atmosphere.
At the front of the Grade One team, Fang Yang looked calm, with six team members standing behind him.
On the other side, the Second Year team was led by Yuanen Yehui, also with six team members behind her.
Among them, Le Zhengyu was prominently present.
He stared intently at Fang Yang, his eyes filled with hatred, clearly intending to avenge his previous severe injury.
"The teachers are here!"
Suddenly, an exclamation came from the crowd, and everyone looked towards the entrance.
There, a group of teachers filed in.
Leading the way was the Holy Spirit Douluo Ya Li, with her stunning beauty and ethereal presence.
Slightly behind her, to her side, was the Outer Court Dean, Silver Moon Douluo Cai Yue'er.
This detail was enough to show the esteemed position of Ya Li within Shrek Academy.
Following closely were Feng Wuyu, Zhuo Shi, and Old Li, who had appeared during the entrance examination, walking abreast.
At the end of the procession were Wu Changkong, Shen Yi, and several other teachers, all present to observe the match.
Shen Yi walked steadily to the center of the sparring arena, facing the students on both sides, her voice clear.
"Hello, students of Grade One and Second Year. I am Shen Yi, the homeroom teacher of Grade One, and also the host of this exchange match."
"After discussion and decision by the Academy, this exchange match will be a comprehensive assessment. The competition will proceed with four sub-professional contests: Forging, Design, Production, and Repair, finally concluding with actual combat."
"The judges for this competition will be the Holy Spirit Douluo and the Silver Moon Douluo. Let us welcome the two esteemed individuals with our warmest applause!"
As her words fell, thunderous applause erupted throughout the venue.
Ya Li and Cai Yue'er also stood up and waved to everyone.
Once the applause gradually subsided, Shen Yi continued to announce.
"First, the first match to be held is the Forging competition. Please welcome the participating students from both sides to the stage."
Several Academy staff members carried two large forging tables onto the sparring arena.
"Wu Lin, the Forging competition is up to you."
Fang Yang turned to Tang Wulin beside him, speaking with full trust in his tone.
"Don't worry."
Tang Wulin nodded solemnly, a confident light shining in his eyes.
He walked towards the arena, his steps steady. When it came to Forging, he was a professional.
Representing Grade One was Tang Wulin.
His opponent was the Forging Committee member from Second Year.
This was a young man who looked sixteen or seventeen, with an ordinary appearance and average build, nothing particularly remarkable.
Only his hands were exceptionally large, and his arms were especially thick.
"Grade One Class One, Tang Wulin."
Tang Wulin calmly announced his name.
"Second Year Class One, He Xiaopeng."
The Forging Committee member opposite him looked up and responded with a steady voice.
"The first match, Forging exchange sparring, the topic is Titanium Crystal purification."
Shen Yi announced the rules clearly: "Within the specified time, whoever achieves the best Titanium Crystal purification effect wins."
"The winner will receive a reward of one thousand contribution points and corresponding academic credits. If Grade One wins, an additional thirty percent reward will be added."
After the announcement, Shen Yi left the sparring arena.
Academy staff placed two Titanium Crystals of identical size and quality on each of their forging tables.
"Match — begin!"
With Shen Yi's command, the match officially began.
Facing the Titanium Crystal, Tang Wulin maintained a calm demeanor, skillfully starting the forging furnace and controlling the heat to begin the calcination.
On the other side, He Xiaopeng frowned slightly.
He focused entirely on the Forging, his technique equally seasoned.
Before the two forging tables, sparks flew, and the clanging of metal resounded continuously, echoing throughout the entire sparring arena... Two hours flew by in the intense Forging competition.
"Haha, I did it!"
He Xiaopeng struck the final hammer blow, and a blazing white light shot up from the Titanium Crystal, reaching over a meter high.
Thousand Refinement First Grade!
He looked at his work, a satisfied smile on his face.
But when he looked up at Tang Wulin's forging table, his smile instantly froze.
Spirit Refined Titanium Crystal!
A hint of bitterness flashed in He Xiaopeng's eyes, and he gently shook his head.
He knew he had already lost.
"The first match is over. The winner is Grade One Class One, Tang Wulin."
Shen Yi stepped onto the stage steadily, calmly announcing the result, "You may keep your forging creations; they are considered a reward from the Academy."
Tang Wulin returned to the Grade One side, immediately eliciting cheers.
"Wu Lin, well done."
Fang Yang went to meet him.
"It was alright."
Tang Wulin smiled modestly, carefully putting away the Spirit Refined Titanium Crystal.
At this moment, two loud, noisy voices came from the stands.
"As expected of my disciple, he's excellent!"
Feng Wuyu laughed heartily, his voice filled with pride.
"That's my grand-disciple!"
Zhuo Shi was not to be outdone, his voice equally loud.
Feng Wuyu puffed out his chest: "Hmph, that's because I taught him well!"
"Bah! With your meager skills, don't corrupt my grand-disciple!"
Zhuo Shi sneered.
"You..."
Feng Wuyu was instantly speechless.
"You what? If you have the guts, come to the sparring arena and see who beats who into incapacitation!"
Zhuo Shi retorted impolitely.
"You're spouting nonsense!"
These two, arguing red-faced, were none other than Tang Wulin's Forging Master, Scarlet Dragon Douluo Feng Wuyu, and his Grandmaster, Scarlet Dragon Douluo Zhuo Shi.
"Quiet."
Holy Spirit Douluo Ya Li frowned slightly, her voice soft but carrying an undeniable authority.
The two old Dragons immediately fell silent, sheepishly sitting back in their original seats, not daring to say more.
Cai Yue'er chuckled softly in Ya Li's ear: "Ya Li, only you can rein in those two."
The Holy Spirit Douluo shook her head helplessly, "Those two, they're just a pair of overgrown rascals."
At this moment, Shen Yi's voice rang out again.
"Exchange match, second round, Mecha Design. Please welcome the participating students from both sides to the stage."
Xu Xiaoyan looked at Gu Yue and asked, "Sister Gu Yue, are you going or am I?"
"Xiao Yan, I'll go. You watch Fang Yang."
Gu Yue said softly, her gaze inadvertently sweeping over Fang Yang.
"Okay, Sister Gu Yue."
Xu Xiaoyan nodded obediently.
Gu Yue walked calmly to the arena, representing Grade One in the match.
Her demeanor was cool and aloof, and a white dress accentuated her snow-white skin.
The second to appear for Second Year Class One was a young woman.
The young woman was tall and exceptionally beautiful, her appearance no less stunning than Mu Xi's.
Of course, in front of Gu Yue, her beauty seemed somewhat inferior, rather overshadowed.
The previous forging tables had not been removed; their smooth, flat surfaces were perfectly suitable for use as design tables.
The young woman smiled slightly: "Hello, I am from Second Year Class One. Bai Hanying, please guide me."
"Grade One Class One, Gu Yue."
Gu Yue's voice was as cool and calm as ever.
Shen Yi began to announce the rules of the match, "Mecha Design, what's being compared is the rationality of the design and its enhancement effect."
"Within two quarters of an hour, please design the blueprint for a battle armor waist belt. The winner will ultimately be chosen by Old Cai herself."
After an hour of intense design, Gu Yue and Bai Hanying completed their designs one after another, and the two blueprints were sent to Ya Li and Cai Yue'er.
The two esteemed individuals carefully reviewed the blueprints, occasionally exchanging quiet words.
A moment later, Cai Yue'er looked up, her gaze sweeping across the venue, and announced loudly: "Gu Yue wins."
"Her design has already reached the level of a fifth-rank designer, while Bai Hanying's design is still a bit short."
Upon hearing Old Cai's final judgment, a hint of disappointment appeared on Bai Hanying's face.
She quickly composed herself, respectfully bowed to Old Cai, and then retreated to the Second Year team.
Gu Yue returned to the Grade One team with a calm expression.
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