At the same time the match ended, the teaching director, Long Hengxu, walked to the edge of the competition area and said to the six students who were about to leave: "Don't go yet. Stay for a moment."
With that, Long Hengxu stood in the center of the arena and announced to the students and teachers watching around him:
"Given that this year's incoming class is the strongest in history, with some students possessing strength far beyond their peers, the academy has decided to establish a special class — Class Zero — to fully cultivate them and avoid wasting their talent."
"The current candidates are as follows: Huo Yuhao, Gu Yuena... Tang Wulin, Xu Xiaoyan."
"However, this does not mean that other students do not have such an opportunity. As long as you work hard to improve yourselves, you can also join Class Zero..."
What followed was a long stretch of chicken soup chicken soup literature, causing many students to reveal looks of aspiration.
After finishing the chicken soup chicken soup, Long Hengxu glanced in the direction of Xie Xie, Huo Yuhao, and Gu Yuena, nodded to the three of them, and led the six behind him toward the principal's office.
"Let's go as well."
Huo Yuhao said to Gu Yuena and Xie Xie, who was standing there in a daze.
"Ah? Oh, okay!"
Xie Xie snapped back to reality and followed Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena. His mind was still on the moment when Tang Wulin had erupted earlier and that strange aura had appeared on him...
At that moment, even though he hadn't been Tang Wulin's target, he still felt terrible all over.
No wonder he had obtained that bracelet. Wulin had secrets.
In the spacious principal's office, Yu Zhen looked at the seven people before him with a beaming smile.
Wei Xiaofeng had told Long Hengxu along the way that Luo Yanglu had discussed Class Zero with him and that he had already refused.
So only seven people had come.
Just having the two geniuses from the Spirit Transmission Tower was already a great gain. He hadn't expected so many outstanding students.
Yu Zhen's gaze swept over the group.
Huo Yuhao, Gu Yuena, Xu Xiaoyan, Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, Wang Jinxi, Zhang Yangzi...
A full seven people. Good. Very good!
"I'm sure you've already heard from Director Long on the way. The question now is — are you willing to sign the Eastsea Academy's agreement... Students Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena, you don't need to sign."
Pausing mid-sentence, Yu Zhen looked at the two Spirit Transmission Tower members.
The remaining five also looked at them. The Class One members knew the reason. Tang Wulin knew the strength of the two. None of them found it strange. Only Miss Xu Xiaoyan was a bit curious.
Was it favoritism? Or some other reason? Why didn't they need to sign?
Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena ignored this and simply nodded.
The academy's agreement wasn't actually as binding as one might imagine. Signing it wouldn't matter much, because the Spirit Transmission Tower and Eastsea Academy had a separate agreement.
If Class Zero members were willing to join the Spirit Transmission Tower, Eastsea Academy would not block.
In return, the Spirit Transmission Tower would allocate some special quotas to Eastsea Academy in the future, helping them continue to cultivate students who enrolled later.
Yes — it was a bit like cutting leeks.
Having enjoyed the Spirit Transmission Tower's resources, those students' destinations after graduation were determined.
But Yu Zhen felt it was worth it!
This year's students far exceeded those of previous years. There might not necessarily be so many talented students in the future. With the Spirit Transmission Tower providing resources, the probability of their academy producing new geniuses in the future would be very high.
Moreover, just enrolling gave students the opportunity to join the Spirit Transmission Tower — wasn't that a great selling point? If used well, their academy might be able to rise and take advantage of the trend.
"So, the five of you — are you willing to join Class Zero? The resources offered by the cooperation between the academy and the Spirit Transmission Tower are far beyond your imagination!"
Yu Zhen's expression became serious as he looked at the remaining five.
"I'm willing!"
Xie Xie and the other two, who had already known the news, agreed without hesitation. Tang Wulin, hearing that it was related to the Spirit Transmission Tower, also didn't hesitate.
The Spirit Transmission Tower's seniors wouldn't harm him, a junior, would they?
Only Xu Xiaoyan hadn't yet caught up. Her big blue eyes blinked, her face full of confusion.
Why isn't anyone hesitating?
To be honest, Xu Xiaoyan felt that things were developing a bit quickly. She hadn't performed well in the match just now. Why had she been brought over? Just because her spirit power was Level 19?
And why was everyone agreeing to sign this agreement without hesitation? Hadn't any of you thought about discussing it with your families?
A hundred thousand "whys" flashed through Xu Xiaoyan's mind. Ultimately, facing Yu Zhen's serious gaze and tHinking of her family's reminders, she nodded.
"I'm willing!"
Yu Zhen withdrew his gaze with satisfaction. His expression remained serious. "Establishing Class Zero is to avoid holding back your futures. However, you must not become too complacent. Throughout the Federation, there are many talented people better than you!"
Xie Xie and the other two uniformly looked at Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena, their expressions were strange.
Better than these two — were you serious? What kind of divine beings would that be?
Please, by all means, tell us!
Seeing this, Yu Zhen: "..."
He had forgotten. He had spoken without thinking. Were there actually people in the entire Federation who could compare to these two?
He didn't know...
"Ahem, ahem." He coughed lightly, embarrassed. He stopped trying to be serious and simply revealed a kind smile. "In any case, for a genius to truly become a pillar of talent, they must put in far more effort than ordinary people. Only then will they be worthy of the natural gifts they were born with."
"The academy can only provide resources. The essence still depends on yourselves. Do you understand?"
"Yes!"
Class Zero was officially established. The students began moving to their single dormitories.
On the way to the single dormitories, Xu Xiaoyan looked around at her classmates. She greeted Tang Wulin, who was whispering with Xie Xie, in a friendly manner. Then she found Gu Yuena. "Student Gu Yuena, I'll live next to you."
Although Tang Wulin was her classmate and they got along reasonably well, he was still a boy. Among the seven, she and Gu Yuena were the only girls. She wanted to build a relationship with her.
She would start by finding a topic to chat about.
Gu Yuena looked at her with some surprise, but still nodded. "Of course. You can choose Room 203."
Xu Xiaoyan was startled, sensing something. "Were you originally living over there?"
"Yes. Yuhao and I both were."
"..."
So that was it. Student Gu Yuena and that Student Huo Yuhao were the pre-selected candidates for Class Zero.
Xu Xiaoyan understood. She glanced thoughtfully at Huo Yuhao not far away and began chatting with Gu Yuena about various topics.
Mostly, she talked while Gu Yuena listened.
Xu Xiaoyan: "..."
With the only other girl having this kind of personality, she felt that the future might be a bit difficult.
Xu Xiaoyan sighed inwardly.
The academy gave Class Zero half a day to rest — to move their belongings, familiarize themselves with the environment, and get to know each other. Classes wouldn't start until the next day. But in the evening, Luo Yanglu and Wu Changkong arrived early and everyone gathered on the first floor.
"Hello, everyone. I'm Luo Yanglu, formerly the teacher for Class One. I will be responsible for your cultural classes and taking you to study at the Spirit Transmission Tower."
After introducing himself, Luo Yanglu looked at Wu Changkong, who was radiating cold air beside him.
"Teacher Wu, how about saying a few words as well?"
Wu Changkong stepped forward, his expression was icy.
"My name is Wu Changkong. I will be your practical combat teacher. Three of you — I already know your strength. But the other four — I do not yet know!"
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