Douluo Dalu 4: Ultimate Fighting

Chapter 949: The Entire Class Enters the Inner Court

Chapter 949: The Entire Class Enters the Inner Court

TL: BluVerse

"So, how do you think you did on the final exam?" Ying Luohong wasn't in a hurry to announce anything and asked with a smile.

Lan Xuanyu rubbed his nose and said, "It should have gone pretty well. After all, we uncovered a conspiracy. I wonder if the issue with the Dragon Source Crystals has been resolved?"

Ying Luohong replied, "You're asking about Federation secrets, so I can only tell you that it's classified. But I can also tell you that your commendation has already been issued."

"Commendation? From the Sky Fighter Department?" Lan Xuanyu’s eyes lit up. "Did they raise the level of our Sky Fighter mission? They should, considering how dangerous it was. If it weren't for Teacher Nana, we wouldn't have made it back."

Ying Luohong nodded and said, "That's right. If Teacher Nana hadn't saved you, you wouldn’t have completed the mission. So, in a way, you relied on her strength to accomplish it. This means that the level of your Sky Fighter mission has actually been downgraded."

"What?" Lan Xuanyu was taken aback, and the smile on his face quickly disappeared. He had thought that they would be highly rewarded and that the mission level would be raised. If it had been raised enough, the entire class might have had a chance to enter the Inner Court.

Seeing his change in expression, Ying Luohong chuckled softly and said, "Alright, I won't tease you any longer. The Sky Fighter mission level was indeed downgraded, but it was downgraded from level eight. The official commendation from the Sky Fighter Department states that the mission you completed has been re-evaluated as an eighth-level Sky Fighter mission. Given that Teacher Nana played a significant role, this eighth-level mission was split into two parts. It has been divided into two seventh-level Sky Fighter missions. The exploration part was completed by you all, while the return and protection part is credited to Teacher Nana. Even though she isn't part of the Sky Fighter Department, the mission is still considered completed by her. So, your final commendation is for completing a group seventh-level Sky Fighter mission."

Hearing this, Lan Xuanyu finally breathed a sigh of relief. Sitting next to him, Bai Xiuxiu exclaimed, "Does that mean we’ve completed the academy’s graduation assessment, and the entire class can enter the Inner Court?"

Indeed, the academy had originally set the requirement that they needed to complete at least a fifth-level Sky Fighter mission to graduate. If they could complete a mission of seventh-level difficulty, the entire class would be considered for entry into the Inner Court.

At that time, neither the academy nor Lan Xuanyu and his classmates had seriously considered the possibility of achieving a seventh-level mission. Such a mission was of world-class difficulty, achievable only by making extraordinary contributions to the Federation.

But, against all odds, they had done it and achieved such a remarkable success.

The entire Outer Court class being admitted to Shrek Academy’s Inner Court was an unprecedented event! For a moment, Lan Xuanyu's breathing became a bit rapid.

Ying Luohong sighed, "You have no idea how many times Hall Master Tang Miao from Tang Sect has visited our academy. He said we’re not keeping our word. We had promised that most of the Thirty-Three Sky Wings would join Tang Sect, but now we’re not letting them go. He's quite upset with us."

Lan Xuanyu asked, "So what should we do?"

Isn't that right? The original plan was that, aside from the students who were admitted to the Inner Court, the rest of the Thirty-Three Sky Wings would join Tang Sect.

Ying Luohong said, "They'll just have to wait a bit longer. After discussing with your classmates, we've decided that they will still join Tang Sect but will first study in the Inner Court. After graduating from the Inner Court in the future, they will officially enter Tang Sect. This arrangement finally satisfied Tang Sect."

Lan Xuanyu smiled and said, "That sounds good! Let the academy train us more. It would be even better to join Tang Sect after that, right?"

Ying Luohong responded, "It's not that simple. In principle, Inner Court disciples of the academy are not allowed to join other organizations, including Tang Sect. This time, it's an exception. So even after you graduate, you'll technically be part of both the academy and Tang Sect."

Lan Xuanyu said, "This is really great news; everyone must be thrilled."

Ying Luohong added, "It's good to be happy, but after the school year begins, you need to remind your classmates. Just because you were all exceptionally admitted to the Inner Court doesn’t mean that everyone will necessarily graduate from it. In fact, only about a dozen of your classmates truly meet the Inner Court’s criteria. The rest have limited talent. To graduate from the Inner Court, they’ll need to work even harder."

Lan Xuanyu nodded, "Of course, you can count on me. Everyone will be especially motivated now that they’ve made it into the Inner Court, and they’ll definitely work even harder."

Ying Luohong continued, "The other class directors in the Outer Court are quite unhappy about your entire class being admitted to the Inner Court. After some internal discussions and communication with the War God Temple, we've decided to change the focus of your initial training. This will also be a joint experiment between us and the War God Temple."

Lan Xuanyu was momentarily stunned. "Are we going to the military?"

Ying Luohong nodded, "Yes. Up until now, Inner Court disciples of Shrek Academy were not allowed to enlist in the military. There are many reasons for this, the main one being that our Inner Court disciples are exceptionally talented, and it would be relatively easy for them to accumulate military merit. Moreover, the Inner Court disciples are extremely loyal to the academy, which has been a concern for the Federation. As a result, it became an unwritten rule that Inner Court disciples could not join the military. But this time, for some reason, both the military and the Federation have relaxed this rule, allowing you to intern in the military, and you’ll even hold military ranks. Elder Wang is currently coordinating with the War God Temple on the details. All of the Thirty-Three Sky Wings will participate."

"How long will this period be?" Lan Xuanyu asked.

Ying Luohong replied, "I'll share a little inside information. This time, when you enter the military, you might face real warfare. This is related to the mission you completed during your graduation exam. The issue with the Dragon Source Crystals has enraged the Federation, and they plan to launch a war against the Dragon Horse Galaxy. The duration of the war is uncertain, but it won’t be a full-scale conflict. You will be assigned certain tasks, likely lasting one to two years. The real experience of war will be very beneficial for your growth. After you return, you will continue your studies in the Eternal Sky City."

Lan Xuanyu and Bai Xiuxiu exchanged a glance and said in unison, "We will follow the academy’s arrangements."

Ying Luohong smiled and asked, "What’s the matter? Are you a bit reluctant to go?"

Lan Xuanyu said, "It's not that I don't want to go; I just prefer the academy life more. Besides, the Eternal Sky City has always been a place we've dreamed of. Of course, I'm a bit reluctant. I’ve always looked forward to joining the cosmic fleet, but my parents just arrived, and we’ve only just been admitted to the Inner Court. I’m more eager to start our studies in the Eternal Sky City."

Ying Luohong replied, "Entering the Eternal Sky City is inevitable, sooner or later. This time, joining the military will allow you to put the points you've earned from Sky Fighter into practical use as military ranks. Accumulating military merits will greatly benefit your future development within the Federation and even your progress within the academy. Don’t forget, you're still competitors for the new generation of Shrek's Seven Monsters. You’re the last group, so in a sense, you’re currently behind. The training you'll receive in the military, along with the military merits you earn, will be crucial in this competition. Don’t underestimate the importance of this military experience. After you return, the official competition for Shrek's Seven Monsters will begin. Everything you do will be evaluated. To put it simply, just as completing the seventh-level Sky Fighter mission gave you a significant advantage in the competition, your performance in the military will count as well."

Lan Xuanyu's heart tightened; indeed, becoming one of Shrek's Seven Monsters was his most important goal.

"Dean, when will we depart?" Lan Xuanyu asked.