Sealed Divine Throne II: Twin Sons of Dragon
Chapter 172 - 85: Is being a sister-in-law not as good as being a cousin?_2

Chapter 172: Chapter 85: Is being a sister-in-law not as good as being a cousin?_2

"The monthly assessment is coming up soon. I won’t ask whether you are confident or not," Yan Yao began. "What I want to tell you is that this time the assessment will be a real battle for you all. You will participate in an actual battle. I can’t tell you what the battle will be about. All I can tell you is that, to really hone your abilities, there will be no rescue in the assessment process. You can only rely on yourselves for everything you face."

The young knights were stunned at these words. A real battle? What was that? They all looked a bit dazed for a moment. Only Long Dangdang was startled and instinctively turned to look at Long Kongkong, who was also looking at him and mouthing something.

Long Dangdang nodded gently, and his eyes became serious.

Yan Yao continued, "What I want to emphasize to you is that this assessment is not a simulation or a drill. Remember, it’s not a simulation or a drill. If you get injured in the assessment, you are indeed injured." She paused, her eyes turning cold, "If you die in the assessment, well, you are indeed dead!"

Mu Yi, sitting in the front row, frowned and said, "Teacher, do we low-grade students need to undergo such a harsh examination?"

Yan Yao glanced at him and said, "This is the academy’s decision. Besides, although you are low-grade students, don’t forget that you are students of the Spirit Furnace Academy. You are not flowers in a greenhouse. Why is the academy sparing no cost to let you fight against simulated members of the demon tribe? Why are they constantly intensifying your combat experience? In this assessment, you might find the answers."

Is it time to confront the issue? Long Dangdang was slightly moved.

"Go back and prepare well tonight, and leave collectively tomorrow. Gather in the square after breakfast tomorrow. The teams will be as they were in your previous combat training. This assessment is very important, almost as significant as your final exams. So, take this very seriously. More importantly, you all must come back alive. Did you hear me? Class dismissed!"

After ending today’s class, Yan Yao left gracefully. As soon as she left, the classroom instantly became lively.

Hea Hongyin turned around, leaned towards his back and spoke to Long Dangdang, "Class leader, is the teacher trying to scare us? I don’t believe that the academy will not provide us with protective measures. Could we really die? Even if we are from Spirit Furnace Academy, isn’t this a bit too harsh?"

However, Long Dangdang frowned and shook his head, saying in a deep voice, "It’s hard to say. Nobody should take their chances. Do as the teacher instructed and be fully prepared."

Chen Hui asked with surprise, "Class leader, do you have some information?" Ever since Long Dangdang, Long Kongkong, and Divine Maiden Menglu were paired up, their status among the first-year students had significantly shifted, attracting attention just below the top five geniuses.

Long Dangdang said, "I’m not sure about the specifics yet. We’ll find out during the assessment. Anyway, everyone should be careful. If we can stick together during the assessment instead of separating, we should try to stay together as much as possible to respond to changes."

Everyone nodded in agreement. They had a great deal of respect for Long Dangdang. Not to mention, the transformation of Knights Class One was largely due to the explosive technique Long Dangdang taught them. It was this powerful explosive technique, ’Explosive Burst,’ that had earned them recognition among their peers.

At that moment, Ling Menglu, who had already finished her class, was planning to return to her dormitory. The fact that she didn’t go to the cafeteria for meals was not because of her arrogance, but because of the priest’s temple’s strict diet regulations. Given her innate talent, the priests temple paid particular attention. All her meals were arranged by the priest’s temple, even overseen by Old Master Ling, to maintain the purity of her spiritual power and light attribute, as well as to prevent any risks. The priests, after all, were the most vulnerable among the 6 Great Sacred Temples.

On the way back, a figure suddenly appeared in front of her, blocking her path.

"Zisang?" Ling Menglu stopped as she looked at the magical girl standing in front of her.

Zisang Liuying looked at her with a complex gaze, her reddish lips slightly closed, gazing at Ling Menglu who had come before her.

"The assessment is starting tomorrow. It’s a real battle, according to the teacher. Don’t forget our agreement." Zisang Liuying’s voice was cold and clear.

With a helpless look, Ling Menglu replied, "What’s the need? Aren’t we friends? Is who’s stronger and who’s weaker really that important?"

Zisang Liuying’s eyes turned even colder. "I will prove to you with my strength that your choices are wrong. If you don’t want to lose, it’s not too late. You can join us again."

Ling Menglu paused for a moment, and said, "I’m sorry, but I..."

Zisang Liuying suddenly interrupted her, "Don’t say it. I’ll see you in the assessment. I will win, definitely!" After that, she turned around and left, not giving Ling Menglu another chance to speak.

Watching her retreating figure, Ling Menglu frowned. Zisang was too competitive. Or was it because she didn’t join her team that made her so angry? I’m sorry, Zisang.

All the students in the junior grades received the news about the real combat assessment prompt, causing the atmosphere within Spirit Furnace Academy to get tenser. Everyone gathered in groups, bustling to discuss the potential combat scenarios.

Long Dangdang and Long Kongkong were no exceptions. They gathered with Ling Menglu in the dormitory.

"Are they making us face the Wraith Flood?" Long Kongkong asked Ling Menglu.

Ling Menglu answered, "It’s highly likely. I can’t think of any other place where we would have real combat like this. But you both don’t have to worry. After all, we are students, even if we are from the Spirit Furnace Academy, we are still low-grade students. The academy wouldn’t assign us a suicidal task. We are probably expected to face some low-level wraith entities, so that we can understand the characteristics of wraith entities. As long as we are careful, there should be no problem with our team given our top-ranking strength."

After hearing Ling Menglu’s words, Long Dangdang and Long Kongkong agreed that this was the most probable scenario.

"As a matter of fact, Zisang Liuying came to me today. She wants to determine who is better during this assessment." Ling Menglu said.

Long Kongkong snorted, "This time the real combat should actually be against the external foes, how are they supposed to determine who’s better? Look at the mess you’ve created, Long Dangdang, getting two women to fight over you. Aren’t you ashamed?"

Appearing unmoved, Long Dangdang replied, "I don’t know if I should be ashamed, but I do know that you’re close to getting crippled."

Long Kongkong’s mood shifted immediately and he quickly added, "I was just trying to lighten the mood. With you and our cousin on our side, it’s difficult for us to lose! Don’t worry, I will definitely do my job as the Charging Gem."

However, Long Dangdang shook his head, "No, you can’t just be a Charging Gem. Remember what Senior Small Tree told us earlier? The devouring power of your Elemental Vortex Spirit Furnace maybe able to restrain the wraith entities. If we do encounter low-level wraith entities during this assessment, we can conduct an experiment to confirm its effectiveness. That’s the most important thing, more important than the result of exam."

His grandfather said that the Spirit Furnace Academy was going to close down and, therefore, there didn’t seem to be much bearing on their assessment scores. However, the question on how they could confront wraith entities and take the lead was of utmost importance.