Chapter 59

His talent was not particularly outstanding, and his abilities were not especially strong. However, he was always the most dedicated one.

Zhou Yi's strictness was unparalleled in the entire academy, but even she could not find any faults with Huo Yuhao. Her brutal, long-duration physical training was a painful torment for the other students of the same age. However, Huo Yuhao not only persisted until the end every time but also practiced extra every night.

One night, Zhou Yi discovered this. That day, she had gone out on some business and returned to the academy late at night. As she passed by the Shrek Square in front of the teaching building, she was surprised to see a figure slowly moving on the track, with the faint sound of iron chains clinking.

Upon closer inspection, she saw a figure with a bare upper body, drenched in sweat. His iron armor was already soaked through with sweat, and each step he took was heavy. Zhou Yi even noticed a trail of water marks left on the track. This figure, not tall but steady and determined, was Huo Yuhao. That time, Zhou Yi was deeply moved. He was actually practicing extra in the middle of the night.

Zhou Yi called out to Huo Yuhao and asked him what he was doing. Huo Yuhao simply told her, "Teacher, my talent is poor, so I have to work harder than others. After physical training, I meditate, which seems to help me improve faster."

At the time, Zhou Yi even suspected that Huo Yuhao knew she was out and was doing it for her to see. But soon she dismissed this thought. Because no matter whether it was windy or rainy, every night, a figure would quietly appear on the Shrek Academy square, running for more than two hours. Moreover, the iron armor on his body gradually increased from one piece to two.

After all, this was in the academy, and although Huo Yuhao did not tell anyone, his classmates eventually found out. Some other students had also tried to run with Huo Yuhao at night, but none of them could last more than three days. The daytime was already filled with intense studies, and continuing to practice at night was not just ordinary physical training; it was a torture to the body!

But Huo Yuhao persisted through this torture. His ability to do what others could not earned the recognition and admiration of all his classmates. Under Zhou Yi's strict requirements, Huo Yuhao managed to persist for three months, becoming one of the sixty-seven students who remained in the first-year class.

Diligence can make up for lack of talent—these four simple words, but how many people can truly achieve them?

Huo Yuhao did, and thus he reaped the rewards. Indeed, the two Xuan Water Pills and one Soul Ascension Pill were important factors in his significant improvement in cultivation over these three short months. However, his improvement was not just in soul power but was comprehensive. Whether in knowledge or various skills, he had undergone a complete transformation after three months.

Originally slightly shorter than Wang Dong, he was now about the same height as Wang Dong, and his body was noticeably more robust. He did not have exaggerated muscles, but if he exposed his upper body, one could see that his physique was very well-proportioned, with each muscle seeming to contain ample explosive power.

More importantly, Huo Yuhao's physical constitution had undergone a dramatic change over these three months. This change was from the inside out and was not simply due to the two Xuan Water Pills.

After gaining a special understanding of the Xuan Tian Skill, Huo Yuhao shared this insight with Tang Ya and Bei Bei, but neither of them could produce the nourishing effect on their meridians as he did.

The reason Huo Yuhao practiced extra every night was that only when both his physical strength and soul power were completely exhausted would the nourishing effect of the Xuan Tian Skill appear. Each subtle nourishment would slightly expand his meridians, and this feeling had become increasingly faint over time. However, his cultivation speed had greatly increased.

After taking the second Xuan Water Pill, Huo Yuhao's cultivation speed increased to seven times its original rate, and the impurities in his body were further eliminated. After three months of cultivation, his meridians had continuously widened and become more resilient, and his cultivation speed was now about ten times its original rate. This was an astonishing improvement!

After taking the second Xuan Water Pill, Huo Yuhao's soul power increased by a full level, from the peak of level 12 to the peak of level 13. After a period of adjustment, Huo Yuhao took the Soul Ascension Pill. Indeed, the Soul Ascension Pill had a more significant effect on soul power. Huo Yuhao's soul power broke through three levels and then overcame another bottleneck, stabilizing at level 17.

Thus, Huo Yuhao's cultivation had reached the average level of the students in his class. More importantly, through his own cultivation, his soul power continued to improve over these three months. By the end of the three months, he had reached the peak of level 17, just about to break through to level 18. This was also because his previous rapid breakthroughs through medication required him to stabilize his foundation. It could be said that his talent was no longer the waste it was when he first arrived at Shrek Academy.

"Today's physical training is suspended." Zhou Yi stood behind the lectern, her aged face still expressionless, but all the students sat up straight in her class, and no one dared to move.

"Three months have passed since the start of the semester. You will soon face your first assessment at Shrek Academy. Passing the assessment will allow you to officially become a first-year student and truly become a part of Shrek Academy. If everything goes well, you will be able to continue your cultivation in the academy until at least the end of the first-year exams. The assessment will begin tomorrow, and today I will explain the key points of the assessment."

Rarely did Zhou Yi's voice sound so calm. Her gaze swept over the sixty-seven students below, and she was inwardly very satisfied. This batch of students might not be stronger than previous batches, but after three months of training, their willpower was definitely stronger than any class she had ever taught. For Zhou Yi, this was a pleasant surprise, and Huo Yuhao, as the class leader, played a crucial role in leading the way.

"Huo Yuhao."

"Here." Huo Yuhao stood up instantly, answering respectfully.

After three months, Huo Yuhao's respect for Zhou Yi was genuinely heartfelt, not because of her authority. Zhou Yi often used unconventional methods in her teaching, sometimes even making the students feel as if they were better off dead. However, it had to be said that Zhou Yi's teaching ability was extremely strong, and the effects of her unconventional methods were even better than the students had imagined. As a result, the first-year class not only had a completely transformed spirit but also, after three months, the sixty-seven students who remained had all developed a rock-solid aura.

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Don't forget to meet at midnight tonight. Please collect and recommend.

{Piaotian Literature}