Seeing the varying reactions among the students—most of them focused on surprise regarding Bibi Dong's appointment, and the growing speculation about Xin's improved attitude toward her—Xin found the situation slightly delicate.
He eased the atmosphere with a calm expression. Then, he began to deliver evaluations that had been delayed for some time.
"Since returning from Slaughter City, I have also been observing your progress over the past two years."
"First, the core disciples: Bell, Dugu Yan, Meng Yiran. Your spirit power has reached the advanced Spirit King realm, and the grandmaster-level unique skills you cultivate have all made progress. Although there is still a gap compared to Zhu Zhuqing, Rong Rong, Xiao Wu, and Lingling, this is only because you have not yet undergone training in suitable environments. Next, I will try my best to arrange appropriate training grounds for you."
"In addition, several other students deserve special praise. During my absence, you followed Senior Sister and Poison Guardian, actively using medicinal herbs for body refinement and training. I am very pleased."
"Shui Bing'er's spirit power is not inferior to the top core disciples, also reaching the advanced Spirit King realm. The Heavenly Phoenix Frost and Frozen Ice Cotton Palm she has learned are both well mastered. I eagerly await the next transformation of your Ice Phoenix Spirit—becoming a truly ultimate spirit."
"Yao Zi, your Vermilion Bird Whip Technique is very proficient, and your spirit power has also reached the five-ring advanced Spirit King level. Your attribute is countered by Bing'er's, so you can spar with her more often to understand how to maximize the power of your techniques in attribute suppression. This will be very beneficial for your future cultivation."
"Mu Yunteng, regarding the flexibility of the Green Snake Whip Technique, you can consult Meng Yiran and Yan'er. They both possess snake-type spirits, which will help you understand the true essence of the snake. Do not hesitate just because they are senior sisters and stronger than you. If the Green Snake Whip Technique is combined with acupuncture techniques, even these senior sisters of yours may not easily gain an advantage."
"Qingzhu, among my twenty students, you are the only sword cultivator. Although the Green Bamboo Spirit is not as sharp and incisive as a true sword spirit, it has its own advantages. The green bamboo is sharp yet flexible, capable of both force and subtlety, with many variations.
White Ape Swordplay and Taiji Swordplay are both excellent techniques, very suitable for you to learn. You have made great progress in White Ape Swordplay—Sword Douluo must have given you many private pointers, correct? As for Taiji Swordplay, it shares the same profundity as Taiji Fist. Xiao Wu has now returned as well; you can take time to consult her on the principles of Taiji's yin and yang balance."
Xin's gaze swept across the students as he finished speaking, his tone steady and calm, as if all the earlier tension in the academy had been temporarily set aside, replaced by a focused and disciplined atmosphere of cultivation.