Peerless Talent, One in an Eternity

"Is this truly... an Ultimate Light and Holy Martial Soul?!"

Zhilin's hands paused slightly, deep shock flashing through his eyes as his voice began to tremble.

He had lived for more than half a lifetime and had never seen such a pure Light Martial Soul; that holy aura was enough to calm even the mind of a Spirit Douluo like himself.

"And it's a second spirit ring that broke convention by being a thousand-year ring, and a fourth ring that is ten-thousand-year, One in an eternity, A monster that appears once in an eternity!"

Meng Shenji and Bai Baoshan were no different, staring fixedly at the Heart of the Naaru and that pitch-black ten-thousand-year spirit ring belonging to Chen Jieqi.

Not yet twelve years old, and already possessing a ten-thousand-year fourth spirit ring...

Such talent, let alone the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, was unheard of across the entire Douluo Continent!

The three men's eyes were filled with disbelief, which quickly gave way to wild ecstasy.

Originally, the presence of Dugu Yan was enough to ensure they would reach the finals of the next Spirit Master Tournament, But now, with a younger brother who was even more monstrous than Dugu Yan, winning the championship of the Spirit Master Tournament was no longer out of reach!

Such talent was truly a blessing for the Empire!!!

Dugu Bo watched the shocked expressions of the three men, his face devoid of any ripples as if he had expected this all along, and he spoke indifferently, "How is it?

Even without a test, you can see Xiao Qi's talent, can't you?"

The three education committee members quickly snapped back to reality, nodding repeatedly, their expressions becoming even more respectful.

"Your Excellency Dugu is joking!

Student Chen's talent is peerless; there is indeed no need for a test. We are thoroughly convinced!"

Meng Shenji stepped forward in excitement, "We will immediately process the enrollment for Student Chen, assign him directly to the Tiandou Elite Class, and provide him with the best mentors and cultivation resources!"

Bai Baoshan and Zhilin also nodded repeatedly, their gazes filled with admiration and expectation as they looked at Chen Jieqi.

"No need for the 'best'!"

Dugu Bo interrupted him, his tone firm, his gaze landing on Chen Jieqi with a hint of certainty.

"Xiao Qi has his own way of cultivating. Just arrange the cultivation resources, and then have him join the Huangdou Team directly."

"As you command, Your Excellency!"

The three education committee members did not hesitate in the slightest and responded immediately.

As a genius monster and the younger brother of Dugu Yan, joining the Huangdou Team to fight side-by-side with the academy's top students, Was undoubtedly the best arrangement for Chen Jieqi; it would allow him to hone his combat skills while building team synergy in advance.

Meng Shenji turned and walked quickly to a counter nearby, personally retrieving an enrollment token engraved with a golden phoenix pattern and a silver badge.

That was the badge for the Tiandou Elite Class, which only the academy's top geniuses could possess; its edges were carved with fine cloud patterns, symbolizing the supreme honor of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Meng Shenji handed the token and badge to Chen Jieqi with both hands, a gentle smile on his face.

"Student Chen Jieqi, welcome to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

From today on, you are a member of the Tiandou Elite Class and will enjoy the highest standard of cultivation resources and mentor assignments in the academy.

These are your enrollment token and class badge; keep them safe."

Chen Jieqi gripped the token and badge tightly, his fingertips applying slight pressure as he whispered to himself, "From today, the first step of the plan has begun."

He then looked up at Meng Shenji, "Thank you, Committee Member Meng."

Just then, steady footsteps echoed from outside the hall, and a young man in a blue teacher's uniform walked in alongside a young girl in an academy uniform.

The young man had a handsome face and a tall, upright figure; it was the leader of the Huangdou Team, Qin Ming.

Seeing Dugu Bo, he immediately bowed and saluted, his tone respectful, "Greetings, Your Excellency Dugu."

He then bowed to the three committee members in turn.

"Grandpa, little brother Xiao Qi!"

The girl in the uniform hurried forward, rushing to Chen Jieqi's side in a few steps, reaching out to hug his arm. Her eyes shone like stars as she said in surprise.

The girl was none other than Dugu Yan. At eighteen and a half, she had long since shed the sharp, willful temperament of her youth, gaining a bit more of the bright and dignified grace unique to women.

Her features remained exquisite and moving, her eyes a clear, bright orange-yellow, her brows relaxed, her nose bridge high and delicate, and her lip line well-defined.

A head of dark orange short hair accentuated the long, graceful lines of Dugu Yan's neck.

Her posture was elegant and upright, firm yet not stiff, and every inch of her silhouette seemed to have been meticulously refined by the spiritual energy of the earth—well-proportioned, supple, and full of vitality.

"Sister Yanyan, you've become even more beautiful since we last met."

Chen Jieqi looked at her, a faint smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.

Dugu Bo looked toward Dugu Yan, his tone softening slightly as he turned his head to speak in a deep voice to Qin Ming, "Qin Ming, my grandson Chen Jieqi will be under your guidance from now on. Enroll him in your class, have him join the Huangdou Team, and provide him with priority access to resources—the same as you do for Yanyan. Do not disappoint me."

Qin Ming's gaze fell upon Chen Jieqi, and when he clearly saw the four soul rings—one yellow, two purple, and one black—circulating around the youth's waist, a look of profound shock flashed through his eyes.

A thousand-year second ring, a ten-thousand-year fourth ring?!

Such talent was simply unheard of!

He immediately bowed and replied, "Please rest assured, Your Excellency. Qin Ming will certainly instruct Student Chen well and will not fail to live up to your trust!"

He could clearly sense Chen Jieqi's monstrous potential and understood that Dugu Bo's expectations for this youth were even higher than those for Dugu Yan.

He secretly resolved to pour all his efforts into properly cultivating this gifted young man.

Dugu Bo nodded slightly, saying nothing more, only casting a deep look at Dugu Yan and Chen Jieqi.

It was as if he had a thousand words to say, but in the end, it all dissolved into a barely audible sigh.

He then turned and walked out of the hall, his upright figure quickly disappearing at the doorway.

In the next instant, with a faint flicker of soul power, he transformed into a streak of light and vanished into the horizon.

"Yanzi, take Student Chen and come with me.

We'll head to the Tiandou Elite Class first to get familiar with the academy's environment, then go meet the other members of the Huangdou Team."

A gentle smile appeared on Qin Ming's face as he looked at the two, his tone full of welcome and expectation.

Dugu Yan immediately patted her chest, looking proud, her tone carrying a hint of showing off, "Don't worry, Teacher Qin Ming, I will definitely take good care of little brother Xiao Qi. I know the roads in this academy better than anyone. I know where the best cultivation spots are and where the food tastes the best.

I know it all! I'll take you the fastest way to the classroom and can introduce things to little brother Xiao Qi along the way!"

As she spoke, she reached out to grab Chen Jieqi's wrist and led the way out of the hall, her steps light.

She could not hide the joy in her heart; even her gait was filled with a sense of excitement, her short orange hair swaying gently with her movements.

Chen Jieqi gripped the token and badge in his hand, gave Dugu Yan a helpless look, and nodded, letting her pull him along.

The warm sensation of her hand, carrying the unique vitality of a young girl, stirred a wave of warmth in his cold heart, and a faint arc appeared on his lips involuntarily.

Qin Ming laughed heartily as he followed beside the two, walking out of the hall together, his gaze occasionally falling on Chen Jieqi, his eyes filled with anticipation for this gifted youth, as if he could already see him shining brilliantly at the Spirit Master Tournament.

Watching the three figures depart side by side, the Education Committee hall fell instantly silent.

The three committee members, Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhilin, stood where they were, looking at one another.

The expressions of respect for Dugu Bo and shock at Chen Jieqi still lingered on their faces, but now, only a sense of deep emotion remained.

"This... they're just leaving?"

Bai Baoshan stroked his chin, his tone full of bewilderment.

Meng Shenji gazed at the empty doorway and gave a wry smile, "They didn't even bother to say goodbye."

The three stood in place, looking out at the bright sunlight beyond the door. In the vast Education Committee hall, only the three old men remained, staring at each other, as if left in a daze by the wind, with even the air filled with a touch of awkward silence.