"agility-attack system?"
Upon hearing Director's introduction, Caelus, Gu Yuena, and Ye Guyi were almost stunned simultaneously, subconsciously exchanging a glance.
Among the three of them, Caelus was a control system, Gu Yuena was both a control system and an attack system, and Ye Guyi was an attack system; all of them were far removed from being a pure "agility-attack system."
The intention behind Shrek Academy's higher-ups producing such an agility-attack system Spirit Bone as a reward, which obviously did not fit the needs of the champion team, was quite intriguing.
Director took in the reactions of the three, his face still maintaining a gentle smile, yet he offered no explanation, merely saying: "The reward is here. How you dispose of it is up to your champion team to decide. Alright, you may take it and leave."
Seeing that Director had no intention of saying more, Caelus found it inconvenient to press for answers. He closed the jade box, put it away, and then took his leave with Gu Yuena and Ye Guyi.
Only after their figures disappeared outside the door did a meaningful smile slowly appear on Director's face.
He walked to the window, casting his gaze toward the distant, towering Sea Gods Pavilion, and thought to himself: 'Dean Yan's actions are truly full of deep, painstaking thought...'
The reason for choosing this century-level agility-attack system Spirit Bone as the champion reward was not out of stinginess; on the contrary, it was for protection.
The champion reward for the Freshman Assessment held more symbolic meaning than practical value; the academy could not, and should not, produce a Spirit Bone that was too shocking, otherwise, subsequent rewards would be hard to balance, and it would easily attract unnecessary covetousness.
More importantly, for peerless Geniuses like Caelus and Gu Yuena who were destined to reach the Peak, rashly refining a mere century-level Spirit Bone that didn't perfectly match their attributes would undoubtedly be cutting off their own future and a waste of their talent.
This Azure Sparrow Spirit Bone had decent quality, enough to highlight the glory of being champions, but its agility-attack system positioning was exactly what would make Caelus's team realize it wasn't their best choice, thus prompting them to treat it with caution.
What the academy hoped they would see was not the gain or loss of a single Spirit Bone before them, but the vast starry sea of the future.
This seemingly "inconsiderate" reward was actually a heavy expectation and a word of caution.
Outside the office, although Caelus had some guesses about the academy's arrangements, what he was more concerned about at this moment was the internal distribution within the team.
He looked at Gu Yuena and Ye Guyi and asked: "Who needs this Spirit Bone?"
As expected, Gu Yuena merely glanced at it indifferently before looking away, her cold voice devoid of any ripple: "Useless to me."
As the Silver Dragon King, her body itself was the most powerful weapon and Treasure Trove; how could she possibly look at this mere century-level Spirit Bone?
Ye Guyi also shook her head.
Caelus nodded, not at all surprised by this result.
He closed the jade box and said calmly: "Since that's the case, I will accept this Spirit Bone. I will evaluate its value and then give you appropriate compensation. The championship was won by the three of us together, so the reward naturally cannot be monopolized by me alone."
Hearing that Caelus intended to keep the Spirit Bone, Ye Guyi instead furrowed her delicate brows slightly, a trace of worry appearing on her face.
She stepped forward, her tone carrying a rare seriousness, and reminded him: "Caelus, although Spirit Bones are precious, once refined, they are almost impossible to replace. You must consider this carefully. With your talent and the potential of your Martial Soul, you are destined to stand at the Peak of the continent in the future. This century-level Azure Sparrow Spirit Bone might be a treasure to ordinary Soul Masters, but in my eyes, it simply isn't worthy of you. Blindly refining it will only limit your future development; it's a waste of your talent."
Gu Yuena, standing to the side, also nodded slightly, her cold voice ringing out as she added:
"Gu Yi is right. Spirit Bones are rare, but low-year Spirit Bones have no value to refine. Look at many Titled Douluo on the continent who don't have Spirit Bones; is it because they can't afford them? That's not the case. It's because they are unwilling to settle. They would rather go without than accept something inferior, seeking only those top-tier Spirit Bones that truly fit themselves and have sufficient years. If one only aims to complete a set regardless of quality, they will only ruin their own future. This Spirit Bone is only suitable for those Soul Masters who know their potential is limited and are in urgent need of immediate combat power, not for you."
Facing the well-intentioned reminder from the two women, Caelus felt a warmth in his heart. He smiled and explained:
"I understand your concerns. I don't come from a commoner background, and my understanding of Spirit Bones is not that shallow. Rest assured, I have no intention of refining this Spirit Bone myself."
A profound light flashed in his eyes; he had other uses for this Spirit Bone.
If he wanted to achieve his goals in the future, his own strength alone would not be enough. But to truly 'control' Shrek Academy, he needed his own base of support.
Shrek Academy was teeming with Geniuses, and among the new students, there were candidates worth investing in and cultivating.
This Spirit Bone could perhaps serve as a good 'gift' or 'resource' to win people over and consolidate power.
Hearing that Caelus was not blinded by the Spirit Bone, Ye Guyi finally breathed a sigh of relief. Her furrowed brows smoothed out, and a bright smile reappeared on her face:
"I knew it, you aren't the type of person to be blinded by immediate interests."
A Spirit Bone was certainly precious, but not enough to make the friend she recognized lose his reason.
Seeing that Caelus was not going to refine it himself, she felt completely at ease.
When the three of them returned to the Class 1 classroom, all the students had already arrived.
As the last to arrive, Caelus gently knocked on the door. Wang Yan, on the podium, looked toward the sound. Seeing it was them, a gentle smile immediately appeared on his face: "Come in."
The moment the three walked into the classroom, almost everyone's gaze was involuntarily drawn to them.
There was no other reason; the radiance of this champion team was simply too dazzling, especially Caelus walking in front and the cold-tempered Gu Yuena, who had already become the recognized benchmark among this year's freshmen.
As a collection of attack system and control system students, Class 1, though numbering only about sixty, far fewer than the mixed-composition Class 4, was a place where elites gathered.
Caelus and the others walked to the back row and sat in the empty seats that the twin sisters, Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo, had specifically reserved for them.
Seeing them seated, Wang Yan smiled and began:
"You've returned just in time. We are about to start electing the class monitor and vice class monitor."
He stood behind the podium, adjusted his glasses, and announced the rules:
"We will now proceed with the election for class monitor and vice class monitor. I will make nominations, and then everyone will cast a secret ballot."
Wang Yan's teaching style had always been open and democratic; even regarding the choice of class monitor, he hoped to respect the collective will of the students as much as possible.
"A vote? I don't think that's necessary, Teacher Wang Yan."
Just as Wang Yan finished speaking, Ye Guyi raised her hand, her voice clear and confident.
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