Time flew like an arrow, and the sun and moon like a shuttle.
In the blink of an eye, it was time for Shrek Academy's most anticipated grade challenge, the day of the joint Grade One and Second Year challenge against the Third Year.
This competition was undoubtedly the most significant internal competition at Shrek Academy this year.
This year's Grade One was hailed as the strongest in a century.
Among them, the Zero Class Team even represented the Academy in the final exams last year, defeating the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, and its reputation in the Outer Court was now renowned.
The Grade One and Second Year joint team would challenge the Third Year, the strongest overall in the Outer Court.
This hype alone was enough to spark enthusiastic discussion throughout the entire Outer Court.
On the day of the competition, almost all Outer Court students flocked to the sparring arena.
Not only students, but also teachers from the Outer Court, all gathered at the sparring arena, surrounding it so tightly that not even a drop of water could pass, creating an exceptionally lively scene.
On the main platform, high-ranking Academy officials who had come to watch the competition were seated.
The highest-ranking was naturally the Vice Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion, Holy Spirit Douluo Ya Li, followed by the Outer Court Dean, Silver Moon Douluo Cai Yue'er.
Also present were the Sea God Pavilion elder Scarlet Dragon Douluo Zhuo Shi, Blazing Dragon Douluo Feng Wuyu, and several other Sea God Pavilion elders who taught in the Outer Court.
In the preparation areas on either side of the sparring arena, the Grade One and Second Year joint team and the Third Year students were poised and ready.
"Are you all ready?"
Wu Changkong looked at the Grade One and Second Year students standing before him, his icy face showing no emotion.
"Ready."
Luo Guixing answered on behalf of everyone, his voice filled with determination.
"Mm."
Wu Changkong nodded slightly.
On the Third Year's side, the homeroom teacher was a middle-aged woman named Teacher Song.
This Spirit Saint-ranked two-word Battle Armor Master was a senior teacher in the Outer Court, having remained at the school to teach after graduation.
This current Third Year was the second group of students she had taught.
"You all understand the strength of this year's Grade One; they are indeed very strong, so you must not take them lightly."
Teacher Song earnestly cautioned, then her gaze fell upon a young man of eighteen or nineteen, "The first match is yours, Wu Rui."
"Yes, Teacher Song!" Wu Rui responded in a deep voice.
As a Level 48 control system Battle Spirit Master with the Spirit of Heavenly Tome, he was also an outstanding talent in the Third Year.
Cai Yue'er stepped into the Void Realm, and a silver light flashed as she appeared on the sparring arena.
The first match: Second Year Class One's Yuanen Yehui versus Third Year Class One's Wu Rui.
"For the first match, please, both students, take the stage."
As two figures simultaneously soared from both sides of the sparring arena, deafening cheers immediately erupted from the surroundings.
"Hello, junior sister."
Wu Rui landed lightly, his appearance refined and scholarly, exuding an air of nonchalance.
One hand was placed in front of him, the other behind his back, his hair meticulously combed, revealing what he considered his most handsome smile.
"Boring."
Yuanen Yehui landed steadily on the sparring arena, stunning the audience and drawing waves of cheers from the students.
"Third Year Class One, Wu Rui!"
Wu Rui was unfazed by Yuanen Yehui's cold attitude, maintaining his most handsome smile.
"Second Year Class One, Yuanen Yehui!" Yuanen Yehui responded indifferently.
Wu Rui smiled and said, "The class president of Second Year Class One! I've heard of you, twin spirits, very impressive."
Seeing Yuanen Yehui remain silent, he added, "If you can't hold on, don't push yourself too hard. Don't worry, this senior will go easy on you."
Below the stage, Teacher Song couldn't help but rub her forehead, regretting sending this chatterbox out for the first match.
This guy had strength, but he loved to quip, show off, and be the center of attention.
Now, in front of so many students, he had clearly relapsed into his old habits.
"Shut up, why do you have so much nonsense to say!"
Cai Yue'er frowned, directly interrupting him.
"Uh... Old Cai, I just wanted to express my friendliness towards my junior sister." Wu Rui tried to explain.
Cai Yue'er glared at him, "Match start."
"Junior sister, be careful..." Wu Rui was still chattering, but Yuanen Yehui had already moved.
Under Wu Changkong's guidance, they had long since become familiar with the Third Year team's Spirits.
Although this Wu Rui talked a lot, he possessed the troublesome Heavenly Tome Spirit, so they absolutely could not take him lightly.
Yuanen Yehui directly activated her Fallen Angel Spirit, black wings unfurling behind her, and a powerful dark aura instantly enveloped the entire arena.
Relying on the flexibility and explosive power brought by her Fallen Angel Spirit, she suppressed her opponent with absolute strength in just a few rounds.
Yuanen Yehui landed gracefully, her wings retracting, and she stared coldly at her opponent: "Do you want to continue?"
"Junior sister's strength is extraordinary, I concede." Wu Rui shook his head with a bitter smile.
He had indeed been careless, not expecting Yuanen Yehui's offensive to be so fierce, giving him no chance to utilize his control system Spirit Master advantage.
"First match, Grade One and Second Year joint team's Yuanen Yehui wins!"
Old Cai's voice announcing the result rang out, and enthusiastic applause immediately erupted from the audience.
Yuanen Yehui bowed to Cai Yue'er and turned to walk off the stage.
On the Third Year's side, Teacher Song's brow furrowed slightly. Losing the first match was a bit embarrassing for the entire Third Year Class One!
This loss was not unjust; Yuanen Yehui's strength was indeed unexpectedly powerful. No wonder the Academy had the Grade One and Second Year joint team challenge the Third Year; they truly had depth.
Teacher Song pondered for a moment, then turned to look at Ye Wu: "You go for the second match."
She didn't give many instructions; these students had been with her for seven years, and she knew their personalities very well.
Flames of excitement burned in Ye Wu's eyes as he raised a hand and patted Wu Rui's shoulder, "Big Mouth Wu, watch me get revenge for you."
Wu Rui pouted: "I wish you'd meet someone even stronger."
For him, losing to a junior sister was definitely embarrassing.
Wu Sido stepped forward proactively, "Teacher Wu, I'll take this second match."
Wu Changkong nodded slightly, "Just perform to your full ability."
"Yes!"
Wu Sido agreed, then floated up and landed gracefully on the competition stage.
"Hello, junior sister, I'm Ye Wu from Third Year Class One." Ye Wu said with a smile, his Battle Intent having actually diminished a bit.
"Grade One Class One, Wu Sido." Wu Sido's reply was much simpler.
Upon hearing her name, a hint of surprise flashed in Ye Wu's eyes. He had heard this name a long time ago.
Top ten on the Young Genius List, twin spirits, self-Spirit Fusion Skill—all indicated Wu Sido's extraordinary talent.
"Second match, begin!" Cai Yue'er simply announced.
Subsequently, Wu Sido and Ye Wu engaged in combat.
It wasn't long before Ye Wu was defeated by Wu Sido's switching between the Evil Eyes White Tiger and the Hell Civet.
"Big Mouth Wu, I hate you!" Ye Wu said to Wu Rui after getting off the stage.
"Haha."
Wu Rui couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Teacher Song's expression was exceptionally grim, and the Third Year students all fell silent.
Two consecutive losses at the start—this result surprised everyone.
In contrast, the atmosphere on the Grade One and Second Year side was joyous.
Seeing this, Xie Xie couldn't help but tease, "Wow, is the Third Year really that weak?"
"Why don't you go up and try?" Fang Yang retorted blandly.
"Haha, well, we've all been banned from competing..." Xie Xie awkwardly rubbed his nose.
Everyone was speechless, "Xie Xie, this guy..."
"Mo Jue!"
Teacher Song's eyes glinted with determination as she began to call out names.
"I understand, please rest assured, Teacher Song!" Mo Jue responded in a deep voice.
As the vice class president of the Third Year, she was one of the two strongest individuals in the current Third Year, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, she would be promoted to the Inner Court before graduation.
Mo Jue calmly walked onto the sparring arena. Her appearance instantly ignited the fighting Spirit and hope of the Third Year students, who cheered enthusiastically.
"Mo Jue, Mo Jue is going to make her move!"
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