Spirit: You were called for the college entrance exam, and you pulled out a modifier? (1-292).

Summary

Zhang Xiong explains the significance of becoming the messenger of the Phoenix, highlighting the immense benefits and powers associated with the role. He reveals that only those under 25 qualify due to the need for purity of heart. Zhang Xiong informs Yun Xiao and Qin Feng that they have passed the preliminary review and will enter the final review stage, where the selected individual will gain access to divine beast-level resources. Both Yun Xiao and Qin Feng are astonished by the alliance's generosity. Zhang Xiong encourages them to perform well, emphasizing the importance of representing Huaguo. After Qin Feng leaves, Zhang Xiong privately questions Yun Xiao about a strange Pokémon he encountered during a surveillance downtime, which Yun Xiao describes as powerful yet non-hostile. Zhang Xiong expresses concern for Yun Xiao's well-being and offers his support, sharing his own past struggles. After their conversation, Yun Xiao leaves, reflecting on his tasks and ambitions. He receives a call from Gu Zi Xia, who comforts him about the results, only for Yun Xiao to reveal that he has advanced to the final review.

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