Time flew by, and three years had passed in the blink of an eye.
In the classroom of Eastsea Academy's Fourth Grade Zero Class, sunlight streamed through the glass windows, casting a golden glow on the floor.
"Teacher Wu, do we still need to go through any more assessments?" Xie Xie suddenly asked.
This question caught everyone's attention, and their gazes collectively turned to Wu Changkong, who stood on the podium.
Wu Changkong was still dressed in a white robe as pure as snow, his ice-blue hair casually draped over his shoulders.
He looked at the students before him, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his dark green eyes.
"There's no need for that."
Wu Changkong's voice was still cool, but it held a touch more warmth than it had three years ago.
Over these three years, he had witnessed the Zero Class members' efforts.
From the initially naive team, each person now possessed the strength to stand on their own.
The atmosphere in the classroom suddenly became a bit subtle.
Xie Xie blinked, seemingly realizing something: "Teacher Wu, do you mean…?"
"Exactly."
Wu Changkong nodded slightly, "You have already met the graduation standards for Eastsea Academy."
"We're graduating so soon?"
Xie Xie murmured to himself, his expression a mix of excitement and reluctance.
Wu Changkong's gaze swept over each person's face: "Over the past three years, I've seen all of your progress."
"Tang Wulin's forging skills have reached Level 5, Xie Xie's speed is unmatched among his peers, and Xu Xiaoyan's Star Wheel control is exquisitely precise."
He paused, then continued: "Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi's Soul Fusion Skill has reached perfection, and Gu Yue's elemental control is truly outstanding."
"As for Fang Yang…"
At this point, Wu Changkong uncharacteristically paused, a complex expression flashing in his dark green eyes, "Your strength no longer needs me to evaluate it."
Fang Yang smiled slightly, not responding.
Over the past three years, his spirit power had reached the Spirit Emperor cultivation of Rank 60, and his strength was terrifying; even the Rank 80 Spirit Douluo Wu Changkong was not his match.
During this time, Wu Changkong had resolved his inner turmoil early, and his spirit power, which was at Rank 69, broke through to Rank 70.
With Fang Yang's help, his Spirit Skyfrost Sword also completed its evolution.
Today, Wu Changkong was already an eight-ring Spirit Douluo powerhouse!
"Then next…"
Tang Wulin asked with some hesitation.
"Next, you will prepare to participate in Shrek Academy's entrance assessment."
Wu Changkong's voice returned to its usual coolness, "This is your true goal."
Upon hearing the words Shrek Academy, everyone's eyes lit up.
"Is it finally time…?" Xie Xie clenched his fists, his face filled with Battle Intent.
With Fang Yang's help, his Spirit had fused and evolved into the Time-Space Dragon! His spirit power Rank had also reached Rank 45.
"Three years, we've been waiting for this day," Zhang Yangzi said in a deep voice, a determined light flickering in his eyes.
Although Wang Jinxi didn't speak, the Battle Intent in his eyes said it all.
This usually quiet young man could not hide his excitement at this moment.
"Let's all work hard!" Xu Xiaoyan raised her small fist, a faint smile on her face.
Her Spirit, the Star Wheel Ice Staff, had successfully evolved into the Star Staff, and her spirit power Rank had also reached Rank 35.
Fang Yang looked around, at the friends he had spent so much time with.
A smile appeared on his face: "Yes, this day is finally here."
"Alright, go prepare. Class dismissed now." Wu Changkong turned and left decisively.
As the classroom door closed, the Zero Class classroom immediately became lively.
"I didn't expect time to pass so quickly…" Xie Xie looked out the window, a hint of emotion in his tone.
The scene of their enrollment three years ago was still vivid, and in the blink of an eye, they were about to graduate.
Zhang Yangzi raised an eyebrow, his tone teasing, "Xie Xie, are you getting sentimental?"
"Zhang Yangzi, what do you mean?" Xie Xie immediately regained his usual energy, making a move to pounce.
"In this situation, shouldn't Tang Wulin be the one feeling sentimental?" Zhang Yangzi deftly dodged behind Wang Jinxi, looking pointedly in Tang Wulin's direction.
"That's true."
Xie Xie nodded thoughtfully at the remark, then looked at Tang Wulin with a mischievous smile, "After all, someone is going to…"
"Xie Xie, Zhang Yangzi!"
Tang Wulin looked at them with displeasure, but his ears were quietly turning red.
Over the past three years, his relationship with Senior Ouyang Zixin had gradually warmed under everyone's observation, and it was no longer a secret.
"Alright."
Fang Yang interrupted them at the right time, a smile in his eyes, "Wu Lin, how do you plan to arrange for Senior Ouyang Zixin?"
This question immediately attracted everyone's attention.
Xu Xiaoyan's eyes lit up, her gossipy Spirit burning brightly. Gu Yue also cast an interested glance, and even the usually silent Wang Jinxi perked up his ears.
Tang Wulin's face instantly flushed crimson: "Of course, I'm taking Senior Ouyang Zixin with me to Shrek City."
His voice grew softer and softer, eventually becoming almost a murmur, "We've already discussed it…"
"Oh…"
Xie Xie deliberately drew out the sound.
The Zero Class classroom was immediately filled with cheerful laughter, and the sunlight seemed to become even brighter.
…
Eastsea Academy, Dean's Office.
"Teacher Wu, are you really leaving Eastsea Academy?" Dean Yu Zhen frowned deeply, his face solemn, his eyes revealing a hesitant expression.
Wu Changkong nodded, his voice calm and firm: "Yes, I am taking them with me to Shrek Academy, and I will not be returning."
Now that Fang Yang and the others were going to enroll in Shrek Academy, he naturally had no reason to remain at Eastsea Academy to continue teaching.
Dean Yu Zhen asked somewhat reluctantly: "Teacher Wu, must you really go?"
"Are you truly not planning to stay? I can arrange a Vice Dean position for you, as long as you are willing to stay!"
His voice carried a clear sense of retention.
"No."
Wu Changkong shook his head, refusing Dean Yu Zhen's plea.
"Alas…"
Dean Yu Zhen sighed deeply, as if he had aged several years in an instant, "Alright, Teacher Wu, I respect your decision."
"Thank you, Dean."
Wu Changkong nodded slightly, his tone unusually warm.
Dean Yu Zhen's heart stirred, and he suddenly asked: "Teacher Wu, in your eyes, what level can their future reach?"
Wu Changkong said calmly: "They will definitely become Armor Masters!"
Dean Yu Zhen abruptly stood up, taking a deep breath, his eyes filled with an unprecedented nervousness and shock.
As the head of an academy, he understood the significance of an Armor Master better than anyone. That was a height countless Spirit Masters could never reach in their entire lives.
He tried to calm his excited emotions: "Alright, then I only have one request."
"In the future, after these children become Armor Masters, I hope they can return once to give a lecture to the academy's children."
Dean Yu Zhen's voice trembled slightly, a glimmer of anticipation in his eyes.
"Alright."
Wu Changkong agreed on behalf of Fang Yang and the others without hesitation.
Over the past three and a half years, Eastsea Academy had invested a large amount of resources into the Zero Class. Although the number of students had greatly increased due to Wu Changkong, it still couldn't compare to the top Intermediate academies in the Tianhai Alliance at least for now.
One always hopes to get a return on their investment, and in Wu Changkong's view, this was simply realistic.
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