There are currently two batches of students, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

In the first morning, more than 300 Soul Masters met the eligibility requirements, but less than 200 passed the final assessment and successfully gained admission to the Spirit Hall Advanced Academy.

Despite the difficulties, everyone knew that once they successfully entered the Spirit Hall Academy, they would receive abundant resources for training.

After hearing Zhao Ruo announce the final assessment requirements, they immediately took action.

“I’m sorry, Xiao Wang, you’re great too, but Xiao Fang has a higher soul power level. I’ll feel safer teaming up with him.”

The Soul Master, who had just met two Soul Masters, hesitated for a moment before choosing the one with higher Soul Power with a guilty look on his face and giving the other Soul Master a "good guy" card.

"Anyone want to team up with me? I'm a level 22 offensive Soul Master, looking for a powerful partner!"

Thinking that it was best to strike first, the Soul Masters began to promote themselves, and others began to follow suit in a similar manner.

"A level 24 agility-type Soul Master, find a partner of similar level, a support type is also fine, but you need to be fast and not get knocked out first."

Upon hearing this, the support-type Soul Master who had originally intended to choose the agility-type Soul Master withdrew his steps and decisively walked towards another control-type Soul Master who claimed to be able to protect and support him.

So what if his attack power isn't very strong? He's good at protecting his support!

Zhao Ruo stood with her hands behind her back door, watching the bustling scene inside the hall, her smile undiminished.

Compared to the Soul Masters who are actively promoting themselves, the trio of Xie Yue, Hu Liena, and Yan are also facing a difficult choice.

Aside from Hu Liena being a control-type, Xie Yue and Yan are both offensive-types and are at the same level.

Hu Liena looked at Yan, who was full of anticipation, and her brother, who looked calm. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Then brother, let's team up with Yan. Although Yan is also an offensive type, his soul skills have range limitations. They are both offensive and defensive soul skills. Brother, your Moon Blade is more powerful. As for Yan... well, I'll assist him when the time comes."

Yan's eyes lit up, and he immediately patted his chest and assured Xie Yue, "Don't worry, Xie Yue, I will definitely protect Nana."

Xie Yue, who hadn't said anything yet: "."

He smirked, offering no comment on Yan's smugness, and habitually ignored him as he instructed his sister, "Alright, you two go ahead. Be careful during the assessment."

On Qian Yuelong's side, she politely declined the Soul Masters who were behind her and had witnessed her Soul Power Level, saying without changing her expression that she was actually a support-type Martial Soul, which made the Soul Masters who wanted to curry favor with her hesitate.

"Oh no, this Soul Master is a support-type!"

Soul Master, but he's a support class.

They themselves weren't very confident in dealing with high-level Soul Masters, and they also had to spare some attention to cover a teammate.

The question is met with hesitation.

"What a pity. If only he were a control-type, that would be great! A Soul Master, what a powerful backer."

The disappointed Soul Master shook his head and continued to wander through the crowd in search of suitable teammates.

Soul Master?

Xie Yue, who was also searching for suitable teammates in the crowd, paused and turned to look at the lively circle. His probing gaze met that of another gaze that had turned in his direction after sensing the gaze.

Qian Yuelong was taken aback for a moment, then gave him a friendly smile from afar before turning her head to start persuading people who wanted to team up with her.

Is this really her?!

Xie Yue stood still for a moment, his eyes glazed over, as if he had returned to the day he awakened his martial soul. Because of the commotion behind him, he turned around and looked back with concern, remembering the moment when he saw Qian Yuelong's appearance.

More than four years have passed, and Qian Yuelong's face has become more refined with age, but the resemblance to her younger self is still unmistakable.

Moreover, what impressed Xie Yue the most was Qian Yuelong's silver-white hair, which was extremely rare in his memory.

He hadn't seen this hair color more than a hand's width in all these years.

I never expected to see you here again.

She was actually the Soul Master?

The look of astonishment on Xie Yue's face was extremely obvious.

The look of shock on his face upon seeing a familiar face even caught Qian Yuelong's attention.

Why does this person have that look in their eyes?

Qian Yuelong blinked, while Xie Yue, who was not far away, had recovered from his surprise. As if he had made up his mind, he walked past the other Soul Masters who were either traveling together or still looking for teammates, and walked up to her, politely asking, "Do you need any more teammates?"

It's fine if it's a support class; consider it repaying a favor Nana owed her back then.

He was confident that he could protect his teammates from high-level Soul Masters.

Just like during their trials in the Death Canyon, when they faced countless powerful soul beasts or relentlessly pursuing examiners, he was confident in his abilities.

"Are you sure it's me?" Qian Yuelong thought to herself with a soft "hmm," and pointed to herself.

Xie Yue nodded, afraid that Qian Yuelong would think he was weak and unable to protect his teammate, so he took the initiative to introduce himself: "My name is Xie Yue, a level 27 offensive-type Soul Master. I believe my combat experience is pretty good, and I am confident that I can protect you from other Soul Masters."

Evil moon? !

The extremely familiar name caused a fleeting look of surprise in Qian Yuelong's eyes.

The Soul Master who was still persistently trying to get Qian Yuelong to team up with him looked at the slender Xie Yue with suspicion.

With his keen eye for sight, Xie Yue immediately glanced at him with a lukewarm look. The other Soul Master's eyelids twitched, and after assessing Xie Yue's strength and his own, he left awkwardly.

Qian Yuelong pondered for two seconds, then politely nodded to Xie Yue and replied, "Then please take care of me, new teammate. My name is Qian Yuelong, level 38, control-type Soul Master. Please take care of me."

Control system?!

Xie Yue's pupils contracted slightly. The Soul Master who had overheard Qian Yuelong's self-introduction was also shocked and turned his head, looking at her incredulously with the eyes of someone looking at a "heartless man".

Qian Yuelong glanced at the Soul Master with a smile, then looked at Xie Yue with a sly look in her eyes: "Is there a problem, new teammate?"

Xie Yue paused for a moment, sighing inwardly that he hadn't been cautious enough, and shook his head: "No, no. Please give me your guidance."

Honestly, he was overjoyed to have such a strong teammate.

I just don't know what kind of opponents they'll be matched up against.

"Since there are no objections, let's go line up," Qian Yuelong said, pointing to the already formed queue.

Xie Yue nodded in agreement.

Having calculated that the time was about right, Zhao Ruo looked at the remaining dozen or so people and let them experience the lottery grouping process of opening blind boxes.

The group assignments were entirely based on luck, so any complaints are directed at myself. I regret not seizing the opportunity to find a good teammate.

Zhao Ruo's intimidating gaze swept over the paired trainees, a knowing smile appearing on her resolute features, as she announced the highlight of the final assessment:

"Congratulations on successfully forming your teams. Next, before we take you to the battle arena, one of you will draw lots to select your team's opponent."

"Let me be clear from the start: the draw is entirely based on luck, there is absolutely no cheating. And among the opponents prepared for this draw, all of them are between level 35 and 45. In other words, two Great Soul Masters are very likely to draw an opponent at the Soul Master level!"

A Soul Master-level opponent?!

Upon hearing this, many Soul Masters' expressions changed.

This, this isn't fair!!!

Having observed their change of expression for a while, Zhao Ruo added unhurriedly, "Of course, if the two Great Soul Masters unfortunately draw the Soul Master, then the opponent will seal their fourth Soul Skill to fight you. You're at least fighting two against one, you can't be so humiliated as to not even be able to eliminate one of them, right?"

When Zhao Ruo mentioned the word "elimination," her tone was somewhat meaningful.

The other Soul Masters: "."

—A side note—

It's earlier today than yesterday, isn't Mo Li amazing? (Proudly hands on hips)