novelraw Chapter 85: Results
Chapter 85: Results
Hearing Yu Chen's obviously teasing words, Xie Xie immediately straightened his chest as he leaned against Tang Wulin's back.
Although the physical pain made him grimace, Xie Xie, a man of strong character, forced a "it's nothing" expression on his face.
"Hehe, Brother Chen, I knew you guys would worry!"
"Actually, it's nothing serious. It's just that the mental impact from that Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's last attack was a bit too strong, and I felt a little dizzy when I came out."
"The Spirit Pagoda is too tense. No matter how weak my spiritual power is, it is still at the level of a Great Soul Master. I was only injured by a Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear. It's not like I'm going to die."
He spoke with unusual ease, as if he wasn't the one who had been terrified and screamed "Brother Chen, save me!" in the Ascension Platform just moments before.
"hehe,"
Gu Yue's disdainful voice rang out, mercilessly puncturing Xie Xie's "boastful words".
"Since you now 'don't even take the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear seriously'," Gu Yue pondered for a moment, then said with a half-smile,
"Then when we advance to the Spirit Ascension Training Grounds, if we encounter any powerful spirit beasts, Grand Soul Master Xie Xie should be able to handle them on his own, without needing to trouble Chen!"
"No! No, Sister Gu Yue! I was wrong! I was just bragging! The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear is terrifying! Brother Chen, that's my third soul skill now! Hiss—ha!"
Upon hearing this, Xie Xie instantly revealed his true colors, groaning in pain as the large movement strained his aching muscles, causing him to gasp for breath.
He was genuinely afraid that Gu Yue would whisper in Yu Chen's ear and that Yu Chen would "turn a blind eye to his plight" in the future.
"Alright, that's enough."
Tang Wulin, who was carrying him, gave him a jig and then added insult to injury with a laugh.
"Now we all know that even if the continent is destroyed one day, you, Xie Xie, will definitely still have one mouth to feed."
"Wu Lin! You...you with thick eyebrows and big eyes, you've betrayed the revolution too! Take this!"
Xie Xie was betrayed by his good brother. Overwhelmed with grief and anger, he ignored the pain and grabbed Tang Wulin by the neck, shaking him violently.
The two immediately started arguing.
"Pfft..."
Zhang Yangzi, who was following behind, couldn't help but laugh out loud, and Wang Jinxi's lips also curved upwards for once.
Seeing Xie Xie's lively and playful demeanor, the gloom and self-doubt that the two had felt due to the inexplicable failure of their previous Martial Soul Fusion Technique seemed to have lessened considerably.
"A miracle doctor, Wu Lin!"
Zhang Yangzi chuckled and joked, "So you have this trick up your sleeve, a cure for all the aftereffects of being stubborn!"
"Enough with the joking around." At this moment, Wu Changkong's cold voice silenced the crowd's laughter. "Yu Chen, Gu Yue."
The two immediately composed themselves and looked at Wu Changkong.
"During our absence, did you encounter any other issues on your side?" Wu Changkong's sharp gaze swept across the surroundings.
Yu Chen and Gu Yue exchanged a glance, then Yu Chen said frankly:
"Teacher, we have indeed encountered some 'trouble.' However..."
He glanced around the corridor and at the occasional staff member passing by, indicating that "it's not convenient to talk here."
Wu Changkong's eyes narrowed, and he instantly understood Yu Chen's meaning.
He nodded and didn't press further: "Okay, we'll talk about it when we get back."
However, he already had a general idea in his mind. It seemed that his previous premonition was correct. The other party's target was likely Yu Chen, and getting rid of them was only the first step.
I just didn't expect the other party to act so quickly, and I didn't expect that Yu Chen and Gu Yue would be safe and sound. It seems that they encountered other changes or received help from benefactors.
"Alright, now that everyone's here, it's time to talk about your performance in the 'first subject' of this final exam—the Spirit Ascension Platform practical test."
Wu Changkong changed the subject, drawing everyone's attention back to the main topic.
With a flick of his wrist, he retrieved a familiar piece of metal armor from his storage soul tool—
It was one of the Thousand-Refined Cloud Titanium Vest Inner Armor pieces that Yu Chen and Tang Wulin had forged for everyone. Judging from the style, it should be Xie Xie's vest.
"Can anyone tell me what this thing is all about? Did you cheat?" Wu Changkong asked expressionlessly, his gaze sweeping over Tang Wulin, Yu Chen, and the others.
"Teacher Wu..." Tang Wulin, who was still relatively naive, suddenly became a little embarrassed and stammered, unable to speak.
"Ms. Mai, this... shouldn't be considered cheating, right?"
Yu Chen took half a step forward and spoke calmly.
"Wu Lin is also worried that everyone will suffer irreparable damage inside the Spirit Ascension Platform, especially after what happened with Wang Jinxi last time."
"Forging inner armor to enhance defense is for the sake of protecting our comrades. Moreover, this does not violate the rule that external offensive soul tools are not allowed on the Ascension Platform."
Wu Changkong listened quietly without immediately expressing his opinion. He handed the vest back to Tang Wulin, and then, unexpectedly, raised his hand and gently patted Tang Wulin's shoulder.
This tiny movement startled Tang Wulin.
"Well done." Wu Changkong said to Yu Chen, then looked at Tang Wulin, "You've already completed the Thousand Refinements?" Although his voice still lacked warmth, those familiar with him could detect a faint hint of approval in it.
"Huh?" Tang Wulin was still in a daze, not yet realizing the change in topic.
"Yes, Teacher Wu!" Tang Wulin immediately perked up when it came to forging, his eyes shining, all his previous trepidation vanished, and his tone was filled with pride, "Chen-ge and I can already stably forge a thousand times! And... and Chen-ge has gone further than me in understanding and controlling a thousand times forging!" He never hesitated to praise Yu Chen's forging talent in front of his teacher.
Wu Changkong nodded, acknowledging the information. Then, he resumed his usual cold expression and announced, "Final exam, first subject: Spirit Ascension Platform practical test grading."
Everyone immediately held their breath.
"Gu Yue, Xie Xie, 99 points."
"Yu Chen, Tang Wulin, Zhang Yangzi, Wang Jinxi, 98 points."
Ninety-nine? Ninety-eight? What's the difference between that and a perfect score? Tang Wulin blinked, still a little confused. Yu Chen didn't care about the score, as long as he passed.
Zhang Yangzi, standing next to him, couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice, "Great! Long live Teacher Wu!" He had been worried that he would lose a lot of points because of the failed fusion technique.
Wu Changkong glanced at him coldly: "Don't be too happy yet. You still have a second subject for your final exams. Only if you pass the second subject will you truly have passed the semester's final exams."
The initial joy that had just risen in everyone's hearts was suppressed again, and their expressions became serious once more.
Afterwards, in order to help Xie Xie recover faster and eliminate any possible residual side effects of the Ascension Platform, the staff of the Spirit Tower used a specially made soul-guiding instrument to give him a short period of physical therapy.
The device releases a gentle electric current that stimulates his muscles and nerves, helping to relieve fatigue and shock.
Fortunately, Xie Xie's "injuries" were not serious; they were more a result of mental and physical exhaustion.
After more than ten minutes of physiotherapy, Xie Xie was able to stand up on his own. Although his movements were still a little stiff, he was fine.
He was carefully moving his hands and feet in place, muttering, "Hmm, much better... but that electric current just now, it's a little tingly..."
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Time flies, and the next day arrived in the blink of an eye.
"You all got very high scores on yesterday's exam. The main reason is that you did what you were supposed to do appropriately."
"This also proves that the three months weren't wasted; at least you're now a complete team."
Wu Changkong was clearly praising his disciples, but his words still sounded cold and hard.
It makes one wonder if he is genuinely happy about this.
"But you absorbed too much spiritual energy yesterday. After the final exams, I will conduct a physical test on all of you to determine the maximum spiritual energy your bodies can currently withstand. Remember, do not try to cross the line..."
Next is a summary of each battle from yesterday.
When the topic turned to yesterday's riot at the Spirit Ascension Platform, the six members of Class Zero couldn't help but beam with excitement, especially after their battle against the Human-Faced Demon Spider.
Even now, everyone still feels a sense of disbelief.
Of course, Yu Chen's subsequent feat of slaying the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear left an even deeper impression on them.
So much so that they dared not mention it to anyone else, after all, the matter was still too shocking.