What made Meng Hongzhuang feel even more desperate was that although Fang Zhou's Skeleton Army had endured many hits from the Natural Beasts, they suffered no losses at all, nourished by the Death Power Fang Zhou provided.

In the end, all of Meng Hongzhuang's animal companions fell, struggling and wailing in pain.

Fang Zhou halted the advance of his Skeleton Army and gazed at Meng Hongzhuang.

"Hongzhuang, you've lost."

Meng Hongzhuang's face turned pale. She breathed heavily, her eyes filled with bitter reluctance. However, the gap in strength between them was simply too obvious. As a good sport, she accepted her defeat and decisively stepped off the arena.

Although Fang Zhou had been holding back and had significantly throttled his power, his goal was merely to showcase the strengths and weaknesses of the Berserker Heroic Spirit, Olaf, to the instructors. Nevertheless, the brief duel between Undead and Nature left a deep impression on everyone present.

On the podium, a female instructor couldn't help but cheer as she watched Fang Zhou's Skeleton Army effortlessly defeat Meng Hongzhuang's animal companions.

"With Fang Zhou's level of strength, I doubt anyone in the top ten military academies of the Longxia Federation could surpass him!"

Another instructor nodded in agreement, "I haven't heard of any monstrous geniuses from other military academies who can compare to Fang Zhou. Dragon City and Tiger City Military Academies may have cadets who have awakened some recognized powerful and Rare Professions, but from the battle recordings I've seen, none can match Fang Zhou in terms of individual combat power!"

Lu Hu also nodded. "Not only that, but Meng Hongzhuang's and Ye Fan's strength are considered top-tier among new recruits from military academies nationwide. Combined with Fang Zhou's overpowered combat prowess, perhaps this time our Sea City Military Academy really has a chance to take first place in the New Recruit Grand Competition."

Hearing this, the instructors' faces filled with hope.

Su Xinyan clenched her fists, saying excitedly, "I heard that Dragon City Military Academy has a female student who awakened the Holy Judgment Knight Profession this year, and she's being personally trained by that old hag Qin Zhen. Back then, I was narrowly defeated by Qin Zhen because my attributes were hard-countered. This time, Fang Zhou must teach her apprentice a proper lesson and avenge my past humiliation! KEH KEH KEH, KEH KEH KEH!"

Hearing Su Xinyan's cold cackle, Lu Hu's burly frame couldn't help but tremble.

From oldest to youngest, everyone in the Su Family probably has a heart the size of a pinprick. I'm just glad I've never offended that father-daughter duo.

At this moment, Su Tiankuo, who had been sitting impassively in the central seat on the podium, finally spoke.

"Lu Hu, it's getting late. If no other students are planning to issue a challenge, you can announce the Seed Rankings and the academy rewards now."

"Yes, Principal!"

Lu Hu stood up, took a few steps forward, and faced the Seed Students around the arena. He asked loudly, "In this round, Fang Zhou successfully defended his position, and Meng Hongzhuang's challenge failed. The rankings remain unchanged. Is there anyone else who wishes to challenge?"

Lu Hu asked three times, but the Seed Students all just shook their heads in silence.

Thus, he announced in a solemn voice, "In that case, I declare the arena challenge phase to be over. This year's Seed Student selection for Sea City Military Academy is now concluded. Next, I will read out the Seed Student rankings and their specific rewards."

The Seed Students all focused their attention on Lu Hu, their expressions filled with excitement and anticipation.

From the opening of the Simulation Battlefield, to the three grueling days of the Cave Hunt, and finally to today's open contest of raw power, the Seed Student selection had at last reached its conclusion. Regardless of their final rank, these students knew in their hearts that they had given their all and had no regrets. All they needed to do now was to fully utilize the generous rewards allocated by the academy and rapidly increase their strength. With the hard work behind them and a bountiful harvest ahead, the Seed Students couldn't help but be filled with anticipation.

Even Fang Zhou, despite having a net worth of over a thousand contribution points that far exceeded any other first-year, had a trace of excitement on his face.

Compared to the Seed Students in the arena, the expressions of the nearly 10,000 other first-year students in the viewing stands were far more complex. They had watched the entire selection process and were thoroughly convinced of the Seed Students' strength. Still, they couldn't help but feel intense envy as they watched these chosen few receive an allocation of resources unimaginable to anyone else.

Where there is comparison, there is disparity.

Where there is envy, there is motivation.

This was, in fact, the very purpose of Sea City Military Academy. The academy intended to use these stark, tangible differences in resources to educate and pressure every cadet into relentlessly tapping their potential, elevating their power, and enhancing their combat strength to win the institution's favor.

After all, resources were limited, and the best steel had to be used on the blade's edge. If you didn't show enough Talent and value, on what grounds could you expect the academy to lavish resources on you? All that Sea City Military Academy, the Longxia Federation, and even the Human Alliance as a whole could do was strive to ensure fairness and justice in the selection and distribution process.

Lu Hu glanced around, sensing the restless atmosphere in Training Ground No. 1, and nodded in satisfaction. Not keeping them in suspense any longer, he accessed his personal terminal, connecting to the dozens of Magic Energy Messengers floating above the training ground, and projected the Sea City Military Academy's Seed Student list into the sky.

On the dazzling golden list, Fang Zhou's name ranked at the very top, reigning supreme over all others.

Then, Lu Hu's gruff voice echoed throughout Training Ground No. 1, capturing every student's attention.

"No. 1 Seed Fang Zhou, a Middle-Rank Apprentice Undead Mage, Junior Sergeant rank, F-level authority.

Now promoted to E-level authority, entitled to an interest-free loan of 1,000 contribution points and a 40% discount on purchases during his time at the academy.

Additionally awarded 300 contribution points.

One Ordinary-quality New Star Mage Hat (White), which slightly increases maximum Spiritual Power.

Two Ordinary-quality New Star Rings (White), which slightly reduce Skill Cooldown Time.

One bottle each of Apprentice-level Attribute Secret Medicine for Strength, Physique, Agility, and Spirit."

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