First Meeting Dugu Yan

Few students at Heaven Dou Royal Academy possess true ability; the vast majority are admitted through connections and noble status.

Therefore, Heaven Dou Royal Academy is widely recognized as "having the title of the Heaven Dou Empire's number one academy, but not the strength of the number one academy."

The Royal Academy of the other major empire, the Star Luo Empire, is completely different.

The Star Luo Empire is known for its iron-blooded discipline and possesses formidable military strength, emphasizing the cultivation of martial talent.

All students at Star Luo Royal Academy are admitted based on their own strength. They not only hold the title of the Star Luo Empire's number one academy but also possess its strength.

In the All Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament that recently concluded, Star Luo Royal Academy secured the final championship.

Heaven Dou Royal Academy, on the other hand, didn't even make it into the top five.

The Heaven Dou Imperial Family also values its reputation.

The Royal Academy boasts the Heaven Dou Empire's most elite cultivation resources and teaching staff, naturally desiring better results in subsequent Soul Master Competitions.

In addition to those noble scions, they also wish to recruit talented individuals from all walks of life.

Soul Masters of the Nine Heart Begonia possess little offensive power and are extremely rare, but their healing abilities are top-tier. For this reason, they have been protected by the Heaven Dou Imperial Family for years, living in Heaven Dou City.

The teachers at the Royal Academy had already contacted Ye Tianming, instructing him to send Ye Lingling to the academy once she awakened her Nine Heart Begonia martial soul.

As her strength increases, Ye Lingling will develop powerful healing abilities, which are crucial for a team, enabling them to sustain combat effectiveness.

Ye Tianming explained his purpose and, led by a guard, entered the academy.

As a high-level soul master academy founded by the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, all its facilities are top-notch.

Even the stone steps for climbing the mountain are carved from white marble, with each step featuring a different soul beast pattern. The craftsmanship is exquisite, exuding luxury.

According to the guard, Heaven Dou Royal Academy houses nearly a hundred various Mimicry Training Grounds, suitable for the cultivation of almost all types of soul masters.

Ye Tianming and his two companions were led to a reception room.

A moment later, a middle-aged man, around Ye Tianming's age, approached.

"Brother Tianming, you've finally arrived."

"Zhicheng, long time no see. How have you been?"

"Good, everything is well."

The man's name was Liu Zhicheng, an acquaintance of Ye Tianming who worked at the academy.

The teachers at Heaven Dou Royal Academy are divided into three ranks.

Those with soul power between Rank 40 and Rank 50 are Tianwei Rank teachers.

Between Rank 50 and Rank 60 are Tianzhi Rank teachers.

Above Rank 60 are Tiandou Rank teachers.

Liu Zhicheng's Soul Power reached Rank 68. He was an Assault System War Soul Emperor and a Tiandou Rank teacher.

After some pleasantries, Liu Zhicheng's gaze fell upon Long Chen and Ye Lingling.

"These two children have grown up."

"Indeed. The last time you saw them was probably three years ago. They probably don't remember you."

As Ye Tianming spoke, he gave Long Chen and Ye Lingling a look.

The two understood immediately and quickly bowed to Liu Zhicheng.

"Hello, Uncle Liu."

Liu Zhicheng nodded with a smile.

"Brother Tianming, if I'm not mistaken, these two children have high Innate Soul Power. Perhaps they can become outstanding students in the future."

"Zhicheng, only Lingling is here to study at the academy this time."

"What? Then he..."

Liu Zhicheng was a little confused.

He could clearly sense that Long Chen had even more profound Soul Power than Ye Lingling.

"Zhicheng, Xiao Chen's body has some issues. Once it's recovered, I might send him over again."

Ye Tianming casually made up a reason.

"Alright then. Studying can wait. Health is more important."

"Zhicheng, if it's convenient, could you show us around the academy? I'd like to see Lingling's learning environment."

"Of course, it's convenient. Follow me."

Afterward, the three of them, led by Liu Zhicheng, toured the academy and saw various Mimicry Training Grounds.

As dusk approached, under Liu Zhicheng's arrangements, the three stayed overnight.

The next day, Liu Zhicheng came to find Ye Tianming.

The academy's higher-ups heard that Ye Lingling's Innate Soul Power had reached Level 8 and wanted to meet her.

Thus, led by Liu Zhicheng, Ye Tianming brought Ye Lingling to the academy's higher-ups' office.

Long Chen did not go inside, he waited outside.

Heaven Dou Royal Academy is affiliated with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family. The nominal dean is Xueye the Great, so there is no actual dean position.

The Teaching Committee, composed of the three most senior and strongest Tiandou Rank teachers, is the academy's high command.

Except for some very important matters that need to be reported to the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, all other major and minor issues are decided by these three.

They were very happy to see Ye Lingling.

After all, a Nine Heart Begonia soul master possesses unparalleled group healing abilities.

Moreover, Ye Lingling has innate level eight soul power.

This means she has a high probability of becoming one of the outstanding students among the academy's Young Generation, and might also become a main member of the academy's team, representing the academy in the Soul Master Competition.

After a while, Ye Tianming and Ye Lingling came out together.

Long Chen said:

"Uncle Ye, it seems the academy is taking Lingling's joining very seriously."

Ye Tianming nodded with a smile, feeling proud of Ye Lingling.

"These three Elder-level teachers are very humble and kind. They also want to cultivate more outstanding students for the academy. Plus, with Teacher Liu here, I feel much more at ease leaving Lingling to study here."

Afterward, led by Liu Zhicheng, Ye Tianming and the other two arrived at Ye Lingling's dormitory.

The academy's male and female dormitories are separate.

Students, like teachers, are divided into three ranks.

Those who have just entered the academy with soul power below level twenty-five are Tianhui Rank.

Those with soul power between level twenty-five and thirty are Tianzhi Rank.

Those with soul power above level thirty are Tiandou Rank.

Tiandou Rank students are older and enjoy Single Dorms.

Ye Lingling, having just entered the academy, is still Tianhui Rank and younger, so she needs to share a room with other female students.

This is a Four-person Room, clean and tidy, with ample space, and it looks quite luxurious.

Ye Tianming and Liu Zhicheng were chatting outside, likely instructing him to take good care of Ye Lingling.

Long Chen helped Ye Lingling tidy up her bed.

"Lingling, this Royal Academy is indeed different. You study here with peace of mind, and Uncle Ye and I will visit you often."

"Mm, I got it."

As the two were talking, a girl walked over.

She looked to be around ten years old, with short, deep purple hair and green eyes. She appeared full of heroic spirit, giving off an eerie feeling.

"Yo, a new roommate has arrived."

The girl's gaze swept over Ye Lingling and Long Chen, finally landing on Ye Lingling.

"Hello, my name is Dugu Yan, and I'm the Head of Dorm for this room."