As the noise from the audience gradually subsided, the deans of both departments, after reviewing the more detailed student information in their hands, stood up together, restoring quiet to the audience.

Nodding to Du Weilun, who was presiding over the assessment, he asked Director Du, who was about to announce the next core disciple quota, to pause for a moment.

Then, under the watchful eyes of all the students and teachers, the two deans who stepped to the front of the stage exchanged a glance and then activated their soul power to shout in unison.

Ultimately, the exchange of glances and auras between the two ended with Mingfeng Douluo Yan Shaozhe, with a soul power level of 97 Super Douluo, defeating Qian Duoduo, a 94 Title Douluo.

"Dear teachers and students of Shrek Academy, the Shrek Academy's triennial freshman recruitment competition has finally come to an end. Now, I, Yan Shaozhe, the dean of the Martial Soul Department of Shrek Academy, will announce the awards for the top three winners of this year's competition."

"The three teams of Soul Masters who won the top three places in this Freshman Competition, starting today, you can make a request to Shrek Academy whenever you need to acquire a Soul Ring for advancement. The academy will tailor a Soul Ring that is most suitable for your Martial Soul and development!"

"In addition to the academy's unified rewards, the champion of this year's freshman competition will also receive a special reward. This special reward will be personally given to the champion team by the academy's teachers later. Now, it is time for Director Du to announce the core disciple quotas for the two departments."

After glancing at Du Weilun, Wen Yan Shao stepped back again and sat in the main seat, which infuriated Qian Duoduo, who had always considered Yan Shaozhe her rival in love.

Lowering his head to hide the smile in his eyes, Du Weilun, who had once again been caught up in the drama from his current position, picked up the two newly appointed core disciples and, after clearing his throat twice, began to announce them at a leisurely pace.

"Now, I announce that the core disciples selected for the Martial Soul Department of Shrek Academy are: Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao from Huo Yuhao's team in Class 2, and Dai Hua from Dai Huabin's team in Class 6..."

"Yuhao, you weren't selected as a core disciple of the Martial Soul Department? Isn't this bullying? There's something fishy going on! There must be... um..."

She hugged Wang Dong tightly, who was throwing a tantrum because his friend had been treated unfairly, and quickly covered his mouth as he shouted about the inside story.

After giving Xiao Xiao a reassuring look, he stood on the stage and glanced at Tang Ya, who had been cheering him on and was now being held in Bei Bei's arms with her mouth covered.

Huo Yuhao's deep yellow spirit ring flashed slightly, and several mental communications immediately sounded in the hearts of Tang Ya, Bei Bei, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao.

"My martial soul is a pure spirit-type martial soul, and the soul rings it requires must also be pure spirit-type soul rings. This alone eliminates most of my hopes of entering the martial soul system. Moreover, since I have only just broken through to level 20, I will be disliked by the martial soul system to some extent!"

"But you don't need to worry. A week ago, I was already designated as a prospective core disciple of the Soul Guidance Department. After this competition, I will become a core disciple directly, and my treatment will not be worse than yours. Moreover, in order to make up for some of the deficiencies in my martial soul and myself, I do need the power of the Soul Guidance Department."

As soon as the words fell, Tang Ya, who had been trying to struggle on the stands, and Wang Dong, who had been trying to struggle in Huo Yuhao's arms, stopped what they were doing. They puffed out their cheeks in anger and then fixed their murderous gazes on Du Weilun, who had now finished announcing the Martial Soul system and started announcing the names of the core disciples who had entered the Soul Guidance system.

"...In this competition, the student selected as a core disciple of the Soul Guidance Department is: Huo Yuhao, captain of Huo Yuhao's team from Class 2 of the freshmen! Freshmen..."

"Yuhao, you really have become a core disciple of the Soul Guidance Department! You weren't lying to us after all!"

"Yeah, yeah, I was really scared when I found out that the captain wasn't selected for the Spirit System."

"Xiao Yuhao! You're the best!"

Du Weilun's announcement of the students' names, along with the sudden roar of cheers from the audience, startled Yan Shaozhe, who was seated in the main seat.

A fleeting thought crossed his mind: was it possible that he had given up a promising talent to the Soul Guidance Department?

After all, just one look at Qian Duoduo's expression, with his eyes almost drooping from smiling, tells you that this guy has definitely struck gold this time.

However, as soon as Yan Shaozhe thought of Huo Yuhao's martial soul being a pure spiritual type, and that through mechanical testing, his innate soul power might not even be level five, the thought that had surfaced in his mind was quickly dismissed.

After all, let's not even talk about how many powerful spirit-type soul beasts there are.

Even if they actually found a soul beast suitable for Huo Yuhao, Shrek Academy might not dare to capture it!

After all, nowadays, whenever spirit-attribute spirit beasts are mentioned, any spirit master can think of the Evil Eye. And then, the Evil Emperor, who single-handedly turned an entire forest into a true forbidden zone for humans, is enough to make all the humans of Douluo Star tremble.

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"The right arm bone of a ten-thousand-year-old hellish demon dragon. The soul beast from which it was obtained is a true dragon species, and its age is also ten thousand years old. Its completeness is also very high. It is an extremely high-grade soul bone. Does anyone want it?"

Today is the third day since the freshman competition ended.

Now, having received the reward from the academy, Huo Yuhao, as the team leader who was specifically responsible for keeping the soul bone safe, quickly took it out after closing the door.

"Hey, Captain, don't you want it? From your description, I know you're very clear about its value, right? And for someone like you who doesn't have many direct attack methods right now, it's more suitable for you to get it!"

Xiao Xiao, having turned her longing gaze away from the soul bone and tilted her head to look at the outside world, swallowed hard and then spoke these words with some hesitation.

After all, this is a top-grade soul bone of ten thousand years! It's a true treasure that even legendary titled Douluo would covet upon seeing it.

The fact that Xiao Xiao could restrain her desires so well already demonstrates just how strong her control over her mind is.

Wang Dong, standing to the side, glanced at the scene with some surprise, then shook his head with a hint of regret and said something.

"It's a pity that this is a dark attribute soul bone. If it were a light or lightning attribute one, I would definitely try to snatch it. But as it is now, I think you all know my situation. I don't need these. You can discuss it yourselves."

As he spoke, Wang Dong immediately took a few steps back and sat on his bed, feeling the wisps of lightning and golden light in his soul power. His pupils also showed a hint of regret.

"Compared to me, Captain, you need this more. I... sigh!"

"Here you go, so accept it!"

Huo Yuhao forcefully shoved the soul bone into Xiao Xiao's hand, and with a smile, he gave his reason for refusing.

"My attribute is spiritual, and due to the characteristics of my martial soul, I also possess some light attribute. This soul bone is not suitable for me, but it is the most suitable soul bone for someone who uses powerful weapons! Please accept it, okay?"

"…………good"