The Education Committee's Breakdown: Where Did Heaven Dou's Future Lie? [5K]

"Then I'll have to trouble Elder Venom."

Looking at the well-behaved other party, Tang Wulin smiled. Compared to Senior Golden Crocodile, Dugu Bo, who was indeed weaker, gave people a more approachable feeling.

"Your Highness is too kind."

Dugu Bo respectfully shook his head, his mind clear and refreshed, even his long green hair seemed to flow freely, and he smiled.

"..."

Not long after, under his guidance, when Tang Wulin and the others reappeared, they had already arrived at a high mountain connected to the city Heaven Dou City, and finally landed in a square.

This is the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

It is the best academy in Heaven Dou City, and also the academy backed by the royal family, possessing the strongest resources in the entire country.

On the surface, it is even ranked alongside Star Luo Royal Academy and Spirit Hall Academy.

Of course, in reality, this is an aristocratic academy through and through. Not only are commoner students not qualified to enter, but the atmosphere is also as corrupt and hopeless as the Heaven Dou Imperial Family.

It's one thing that geniuses are rare, but the only ones who can truly be called the face of the team are the six Soul Elder above level 35 in the Heaven Dou Team, and the only Soul Ancestor, Dugu Yan.

"To fly through the air, that is..."

"Titled Douluo expert!"

The moment they appeared, Dugu Bo's figure had already attracted countless students, all of whom were filled with admiration.

"Wait, what is this...?"

"Dugu Bo, the Poison Douluo of Heaven Dou City, is the grandfather of Goddess Dugu!"

"No mistake! Didn't you see Goddess Dugu and Ye Lingling beside him? I never expected him to come today!"

Noticing the other person's striking long green hair, countless people recognized him at that moment, their faces showing shock, and they subconsciously took a few steps back.

As the only Titled Douluo in Heaven Dou City, he was not only renowned, but also a figure who instilled fear in the people of Heaven Dou City since childhood.

"Your Highness, we've arrived!"

Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling were completely oblivious to the gazes coming from all directions. They looked in Tang Wulin's direction and said with a smile.

Before leaving the academy, please show His Highness around properly!

"Um."

Hearing their words, Tang Wulin smiled in response.

"Yan Yan, if I remember correctly..."

"This must be the Heaven Dou Education Committee."

Beside the three, Dugu Bo focused his gaze on a distinctly unique single-story building. It was a building composed entirely of gold and red colors, and it wasn't particularly large.

"Yes, Grandpa."

"This is the college's Education Committee."

Dugu Yan immediately nodded. The Heaven Dou Royal Academy Education Committee was a place prepared by three Educational Committee members for all Soul Emperors, Soul Saints, and even teachers.

"That's fine then. Let's just tell those three guys directly this time."

Dugu Bo nodded, recalling the three old men at the Soul Douluo level, and said calmly.

The three members of the Educational Committee held a position within the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy second only to Xue Ye; expelling them from the academy would be a good idea.

"But before that, Grandpa, I also plan to take His Highness to see the Heaven Dou Royal Academy with Lingling first."

"There won't be another chance after that."

Hearing what the other person said, Dugu Yan quickly shook her head and said seriously.

After all, this is the academy where I've spent many years. Since I won't be coming back here again, I should naturally show His Highness around today.

Whether she and Lingling looked at it or not was of no concern to them, but since His Highness had come, they obviously couldn't be ambiguous about it.

"Yan Yan is right."

Ye Lingling blinked as she spoke, looking in Tang Wulin's direction along with the former, which made him feel both amused and exasperated. At this moment, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy...

There wasn't really anything worth visiting.

"Alright."

"Then I'll go with you."

Dugu Bo readily agreed, showing no regard for his title as Titled Douluo, and strolled around the Heaven Dou Academy with the three of them.

He was worried that he hadn't had a proper chance to learn about the academy his granddaughter had attended over the years, so it was perfectly acceptable for him to accompany His Highness today.

In no time, the group explored the entire Heaven Dou Academy, from the teaching buildings and various Mimicry Training Grounds to the playground and even the restaurant.

The appearance of these individuals naturally drew the attention of all the idle noble students, for no other reason than that they were top-tier Titled Douluos!

Such a person rarely shows their face in public, and is certainly not someone these little guys can get close to. Since they've seen them today, they naturally want to take a good look.

This includes Xue Beng, the only surviving prince of the entire Heaven Dou Imperial Family, who survived only because of his dissolute nature, as well as his underlings.

"Boss, that man is actually following Miss Dugu Yan around. Even you don't have that kind of honor..."

"Even if you can tolerate this, the brothers can't..."

"Smack--"

Beside him, a shifty-eyed henchman, his face cold, spoke bluntly, but before he could finish, a slap had already lunged at him.

"Boss, why did you hit me?"

The slap clearly stunned him; his eyes were filled with grievance, and he whimpered.

"If you want to die, don't take me with you."

"I do have feelings for Miss Dugu, but that doesn't mean I'm an idiot."

Even though the other party hadn't finished speaking, Xue Beng's heart skipped a beat, afraid that he would be too slow in beating him, and he gritted his teeth and said.

If it were just Dugu Yan alone, it wouldn't be a problem, but the other party's grandfather is here too!

Titled Douluo is a unique existence in the entire Heaven Dou Imperial Family. If the other party were to hear of this, even if he is a so-called prince, they would show no mercy.

"The Fourth Prince."

"And who is that young man accompanying the two goddesses and the Titled Douluo? I've never seen him before."

At this moment, another noble student asked a question that echoed the thoughts of everyone else.

"You're asking me?"

Xue Beng looked at him like he was an idiot, talking as if he knew him. But that person was definitely someone he absolutely couldn't afford to offend.

The fact that even Dugu Bo himself traveled with the other party speaks volumes.

"..."

"Your Highness, what do you think of the Heaven Dou Academy?"

A short while later, as Tang Wulin and the others returned to where they had come from, Dugu Yan asked with a smile.

"It's a qualified academy for advanced students, but it certainly won't offer you any more challenges or help."

"Especially Sister Yanyan, she probably doesn't even have anyone to spar with, so how can she make any progress?"

Tang Wulin nodded, and then spoke frankly.

As a high-level academy, and especially one of the best academies in the entire Heaven Dou, Heaven Dou Academy is undoubtedly superior in terms of both resource preservation and development.

It is ten or even a hundred times stronger than Shrek Academy, which can't even issue Mingdu academy status. Even if it is not comparable to the Spirit Hall Academy, it is not far behind.

However, there is still a severe shortage of talent.

Ye Lingling is a healing-type support Soul Master, which is fine, but for Dugu Yan, Heaven Dou Academy is already a bit too much for her, and she can't even compete with peers.

I think so too!

Beside her, Dugu Yan nodded seriously, looking as if His Highness was absolutely right.

There isn't another Soul Ancestor in the entire academy.

"Furthermore, my Martial Soul is inherently more potent in poison. Soul Masters who are a whole realm below me will only become stronger after I suppress them. Let alone ordinary Soul Elder, even a level 39 Yu Tianheng..."

"All it takes is a slight effort from me."

Dugu Yan said with a helpless expression, "Perhaps among Soul Masters of the same realm, the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul doesn't bring much suppression, but when it comes to crushing weaker opponents, it does require only a slight effort."

Besides, his Martial Soul has now evolved, so even if it's stronger than hers, she can still fight him!

"I don't really feel anything, just like Your Highness said, I am, after all, Support System."

"But I believe I will gain even more at the Spirit Hall Academy."

Ye Lingling smiled as well, secretly thinking to herself, "Even before going to the Spirit Hall Academy, just the opportunity to have more contact with His Highness..."

It was worth it.

"Um?"

"Why did those three come out?"

Then, with Ye Lingling's soft exclamation, Tang Wulin and Dugu Yan realized that the square where they had been standing was now deserted.

Instead, only three elderly men who could barely maintain a smile were the three Educational Committee of the Heaven Dou Academy: Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, Zhi Lin.

All three were Soul Douluo level experts, ranking among the top ten in cultivation across the entire Heaven Dou Empire, truly standing at the pinnacle of power.

Anyone who comes to the Heaven Dou Academy will almost always have to respectfully seek guidance from the three of them, but now, they have been waiting for a long time.

"It seems..."

"The other students called them over."

Dugu Yan blinked and muttered to herself, while Dugu Bo beside her realized the same thing.

"Then drop out of school."

Ye Lingling glanced at Tang Wulin beside her subconsciously, then blushed slightly and whispered.

"Um!"

Dugu Yan nodded in agreement, and the two immediately headed forward, with Tang Wulin accompanying Dugu Bo.

"Your Majesty, Azure Scale."

"I didn't know you were here today..."

Upon seeing the arrival of the person before them, the three men, led by Meng Shenji, had already trotted up to Dugu Bo and said respectfully.

Even so, they were already deeply moved and drenched in sweat.

With their combined cultivation levels, they were no match for their former opponent, let alone...

Even before that, news of the opponent's breakthrough had already spread throughout the entire Heaven Dou City.

As Soul Douluos, they could naturally sense the immense power emanating from their opponent that day—the might of Titled Douluo...

So strong they wanted to kneel before them!

"I wonder what his purpose is in coming to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy today..."

Such thoughts had been swirling in the minds of the three of them for a long time. They truly hadn't considered what the other party's purpose was in suddenly appearing at the Heaven Dou Academy.

"Three members of the Educational Committee, you don't need to be so formal. My grandfather isn't here to cause you any trouble..."

Seeing the three of them looking reserved, Dugu Yan smiled and looked at them, saying something with a smile.

During my years at the academy, whether out of consideration for their own status or because they valued my talent, these three Educational Committee treated me quite well.

"That is."

"I'm not going to eat you."

Dugu Bo also said indifferently, "Three Soul Douluos are not enough for me to target."

As for truly wanting to resolve...

It's just a matter of a snap of the fingers.

"Your Majesty, so this time you are...?"

Meng Shenji breathed a sigh of relief, but his face still showed a hint of doubt as he spoke.

The grandfather and grandson came together...

He doesn't look like he's alright at all.

And these young men beside Dugu Bo don't seem like ordinary people either. Who are they?

"It's nothing much, it's just that my granddaughter wants to withdraw from school. Since the three of you are from the Educational Committee, you should be able to handle this. Please be quick."

Dugu Bo remained calm and spoke frankly.

"So you're here to withdraw from school..."

"Drop out of school!?"

Upon hearing this, Meng Shenji initially did not realize the seriousness of the matter, but soon, a look of bewilderment appeared on his face, followed by great alarm.

Dropping out! This is the face of the Heaven Dou Academy! The captain of the Heaven Dou Team, the only Soul Ancestor Master among them, is going to drop out?

How can this be!

"And Lingling."

Beside them, Dugu Yan pointed at Ye Lingling, who nodded quickly. This scene made Meng Shenji and the other two even more silent.

Surprisingly, it wasn't just Dugu Yan, but also Ye Lingling.

The strongest Soul Master and the strongest Support in the Heaven Dou Heaven Dou Team —what will happen to the Heaven Dou Team if they leave?

In less than two years, the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament will be held. Without these two, it will be a huge loss for the entire Heaven Dou Academy and even the Royal Family's prestige!

"Your Majesty, the two young ladies have been doing well at our school, why do they suddenly want to drop out...?"

In the end, even facing the powerful aura of Dugu Bo, a Titled Douluo, Meng Shenji couldn't help but ask a question.

"Yes..."

"In the entire Heaven Dou Empire, there is no other academy better than ours."

Bai Baoshan and Zhi Lin, who were also prompted by him, quickly added that these two talented students absolutely could not be allowed to drop out and leave.

"Stop talking nonsense and get the paperwork done."

"From this day forward, Yan Yan and the girl from the Ye Family will no longer be students of your academy."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo gave the three of them a cold look and said bluntly that even though he hadn't done anything, his mere aura was enough to make the two of them breathless.

"As for whether Heaven Dou Academy is good or not..."

"Compared to the Spirit Hall Academy, I think they are nothing at all."

The next moment, he said calmly.

"Your Highness, Yan Yan, and the Ye Family girl."

"Let's go."

After that, Dugu Bo didn't say anything more to the three of them. He respectfully looked at Tang Wulin beside him and then disappeared with the three of them in a flash.

Only Meng Shenji and his two companions remained, staring at each other in bewilderment.

"Spirit Hall Academy..."

"And Your Highness, was that the Spirit Hall Holy Son just now?"

Only after Dugu Bo and the others had vanished without a trace did Bai Baoshan, who was beside Meng Shenji, ask a question in silence.

This is a huge problem.

A hint of silence flashed in Zhi Lin's old eyes, and he couldn't help but speak out, while Meng Shenji remained completely silent.

His Majesty had previously considered recruiting His Highness Bilin...

Could it be that the other party has now become an elder of the Spirit Hall?

"No, this matter must be informed of His Majesty..."

For a moment, Meng Shenji gritted his teeth and said.

As those who remain loyal to the Heaven Dou Royal Family, they must inform His Majesty of this matter as soon as possible!

"Right!"

With their Soul Power released, the three of them dared not pause for a moment and headed straight for the Heaven Dou Imperial Family.

Finally, they arrived at the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, but were stopped when they were about to go to His Majesty's bedroom.

That was an old man with firm eyes; he was none other than the current prime minister, the most trusted minister under the Xue Ye, Lord Qin Hui.

"Three people."

"His Majesty is still resting, so please do not disturb him. You may leave immediately."

He looked at the three people in front of him and spoke calmly, but inwardly he felt a surge of impatience.

His Majesty rarely finds himself in such a good mood, indulging in intimate moments with his concubines. These three...

We must not allow His Majesty to be affected!

"Lord Qin, this matter needs to be reported to His Majesty."

The three of us have something important to report!

"Are you looking for His Majesty?"

Meng Shenji and the other two quickly shook their heads, and continued to speak.

"I have already said so."

His Majesty is resting.

Qin Hui shook his head and said calmly.

"Lord Qin!"

"This matter has a huge impact on the entire Heaven Dou Empire, and we must report it to His Majesty as soon as possible!"

The three of them spoke hurriedly.

"Something important to report? What could be more important than Your Majesty getting some rest?"

"A word of no means a no. His Majesty's rest time is not to be disturbed by anyone."

Seeing that the group was becoming increasingly ungrateful, Qin Hui's face showed a hint of displeasure, and his tone was icy as he spoke.

"Lord Qin!"

"This is no time for His Majesty to rest!"

The three were clearly taken aback by the other's actions, their eyes filled with disbelief, and they couldn't help but exclaim.

Rest?

Dugu Bo, the only Title Douluo in Heaven Dou City, and even the only one in the entire Heaven Dou Empire, has defected to the Spirit Hall! At a time like this, is it still possible to rest?

As long as the Spirit Hall gives the order, the entire Heaven Dou City will be powerless to stop it; it will all belong to the Spirit Hall!

"Is this not the time for His Majesty to rest? Are you saying that His Majesty cannot rest?"

"I think..."

"You have ulterior motives!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Hui's gaze immediately darkened as he looked at the people in front of him.

"What does Lord Qin mean by this?"

"We have always been loyal to the royal family."

Zhi Lin frowned, Bai Baoshan had the most explosive temper, almost lost it. Only Meng Shenji gritted his teeth and said.

Even if they have the best temper, this huge label being slapped on them has already ignited their anger.

As one of the few Soul Douluos in the Heaven Dou Empire, they have consistently respected the royal family for decades, refusing countless offers of benefits from various powers...

Today, I was actually questioned by the other party!

"Completely loyal?"

"Can any of you compare to my unwavering loyalty!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Hui immediately sneered. He had followed His Majesty since childhood, for decades now.

Throughout the entire Heaven Dou Empire, he was the most loyal!

I'll say one last thing.

"His Majesty is still resting. I will inform him when I have time."

Please leave.

Qin Hui looked at the group coldly, his face grim, and gave them the final order to leave.

"..."

P. S.: Today's combined post reached 5200+ views, so you should be able to guess how the Heaven Dou Empire is managed (laughs).