Chapter 85: Ning Tian's Thoughts

Did Dai Huabin actually wet himself?

No way, right?

But given Qian Ran's prowess as a heavy horror film enthusiast, the scenarios he created were indeed terrifying.

With the enhancement of his "Eye of Fear" domain, the scenes that Qian Ran constructed, though illusions, felt as if they were real.

But what's the big deal about that?

If he created a scenario where he and Zhu Lu were passionately entwined, wouldn't Dai Huabin lose his mind?

Finally, Dai Huabin emerged from the illusion, collapsing onto the ground.

His hair was disheveled, and his eyes were still filled with fear.

"So horrifying!"

"Qian Ran, what did you do to me?" Dai Huabin looked at Qian Ran with terror, as if seeing a demon.

"There are so many teachers watching; what could I possibly do to you?"

"Your skills are too weak. You should train harder in the future."

"Most importantly, you should work on building some courage."

Qian Ran spoke, covering his nose.

Dai Huabin then noticed the state beneath him, and his face turned pale.

He felt too humiliated to stay any longer; without even waiting for the referee to announce the result, he ran off.

Seeing this, Zhu Lu bit her lip, glared at Qian Ran angrily, and left directly.

"Qian Ran seemed to have used a spiritual attack again, but it was somehow different this time…"

"An illusion? Did a single illusion scare Dai Huabin that badly?"

"And it seemed to be…"

Yan Shaozhe and Xian Liner exchanged glances.

It wasn't an ordinary illusion; it was a domain. Within that domain, unless Qian Ran chose to release him, Dai Huabin would be trapped in the illusion forever. That's why it felt so real to him and why he ended up so terrified.

If Dai Huabin doesn't adjust himself, he might live forever in the shadow of that illusion… and in Qian Ran's shadow.

"What a terrifying soul skill. This could be considered a self-created soul skill, right? And it even carries a domain…" Yan Shaozhe said to Xian Liner. He genuinely didn't understand how Qian Ran could comprehend such a profound technique.

After all, Qian Ran was just a grandmaster-level soul master!

But his talent for insight was truly extraordinary.

"Moreover, this soul skill has a powerful impact on one's mind; if not handled well, it could leave permanent trauma. Dai Huabin may never become a great soul master now," Xian Liner said calmly, deeply impressed by Qian Ran's technique.

For a soul master, physical and mental injuries can be healed with various methods. However, inner fear is hard to mend. If a soul master harbors fear towards something, that fear will grow over time, becoming an obstacle in their training and possibly leading to madness.

"Yet, if someone can break free from such an illusion, it would be a form of spiritual enlightenment," Yan Shaozhe added.

If one could escape from Qian Ran's "Eye of Fear," they would be a person of great willpower and would transform significantly.

"I wonder what other secrets young Qian Ran holds. I truly want to uncover everything about him," Xian Liner murmured. Since accepting Qian Ran as her disciple, her interest in him had surpassed that of anyone else.

She genuinely wondered how many more surprises Qian Ran could offer.

News of the freshman assessment finals quickly spread throughout the academy. Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu won the championship, but Qian Ran was the top freshman. Despite the spectacular fusion skill of Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu's martial souls, Qian Ran was still the most dazzling figure.

At that moment, even those who doubted Qian Ran's abilities realized the rumors were no lies.

Initially, after Qian Ran was removed from the freshman assessment, Dai Huabin was expected to shine the most. But in the end, he recklessly challenged Qian Ran, only to suffer a humiliating defeat.

On a bright, sunny morning, all freshmen who passed the assessment gathered at Shrek Plaza, awaiting their class assignments.

Shortly, Director Du Weilun from the Martial Soul Department arrived with a dozen teachers in front of the students. Among these teachers were their previous homeroom teacher, Zhou Yi, and Teacher Wang Yan.

After the elimination rounds, there were about three hundred first-year students left, nearly two-thirds less than at the start of the term. However, no one in Qian Ran's class was eliminated, all thanks to Zhou Yi's grueling training.

After a brief pause, Du Weilun raised his voice slightly: "This year's freshmen are more capable than ever. I hope you'll continue working hard. At Shrek Academy, the top soul master academy on the continent, talent alone won't guarantee success. We hope you all graduate successfully with excellent achievements. Due to the outstanding performance of some freshmen during the tournament, the academy has designated certain students as core disciples of the outer courtyard. I will now announce the list."

The entire plaza fell silent; core disciples weren't just from the top-ranking teams but those who shone the brightest during the assessment.

Although Du Weilun hadn't mentioned it, everyone knew core disciples would receive prioritized resources. With their futures at stake, each student listened intently, fearing to miss their own name.

Du Weilun opened his folder and read, "Based on the performance of the freshmen during the assessment, the following students have been approved as core disciples: Qian Ran, Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao, Dai Huabin, Zhu Lu, Zhou Sichen, Cao Jinxuan, Lan Susu, Lan Luoluo, Ning Tian, Wu Feng."

Qian Ran was familiar with most of them.

He had read about Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo in the original series. The sisters shared a martial soul fusion skill, displaying exceptional talent. Their martial soul was their hair, making them stand out during the freshman assessment.

The first-year students were split into four classes: Class One for Assault and Control Soul Masters, Class Two for Defense and Agility Soul Masters, Class Three for Support Soul Masters, and Class Four for other special attributes, including Food and Healing Soul Masters, and Tool Soul Masters.

After the assignments, Qian Ran was unsurprisingly placed in Zhou Yi's Class One.

Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao, Wu Feng, Ning Tian, Dai Huabin, and Zhu Lu were also assigned to Class One, making it the strongest class, as it had the most core disciples.

"Would you like to get acquainted? I'm Ning Tian, from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan."

After the class assignments, Ning Tian approached. Her cheeks were flushed, and her beautiful eyes stared directly at Qian Ran.

(End of Chapter)