Seeing the look of realization in Jiang He's eyes, Dugu Bo knew that he understood what he meant. He said, "All right, I'll take you to Heaven Dou Royal Academy. From now on, you'll attend school with Yan Yan."
"Okay, Teacher."
After answering, Jiang He followed Dugu Bo toward Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Given Dugu Bo's status as a Title Douluo, the moment the two entered Heaven Dou Royal Academy, someone from the academy led them to meet Meng Shenji, the head of the Education Committee.
At that moment, besides Meng Shenji, several others were present in the Education Committee's reception hall.
One of them was a man in his early twenties, with a straight nose, square mouth, and short golden hair that gave him a clean, refreshing appearance.
Beside him stood a refined and easygoing middle-aged man with a face as fair as jade.
The middle-aged man wore a spotless long robe. No matter how one looked at him, he did not seem like an ordinary person.
Behind the middle-aged man stood an elderly man with a frosty expression.
The old man's hair and beard were both white, and his features were archaic. When his gaze swept over Jiang He, Jiang He's heart tightened.
"Your Excellency Dugu, it has been a long time."
Meng Shenji gave Dugu Bo a slight bow.
Although he was the chief of Heaven Dou Royal Academy's Education Committee, Dugu Bo was a Title Douluo. Whether in strength or status, he stood above Meng Shenji, so the proper respect had to be shown.
"Committee Member Meng."
Dugu Bo slightly raised his chin in greeting, then looked at the people beside him. "Your Highness the Crown Prince, Sect Master Ning, old Sword."
Hearing their exchange, Jiang He subconsciously glanced over and sized them up.
So it was these people.
Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi both nodded in response to Dugu Bo.
"Qinghe greets Your Excellency."
"Senior Dugu, it has been a long time."
The two addressed him differently.
Although Xue Qinghe was the crown prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, Dugu Bo was a Title Douluo. On the continent, Title Douluos shared the honorific "Your Excellency" with the rulers of the two great empires, so Xue Qinghe used a title appropriate to Dugu Bo's status.
Though Ning Fengzhi was not a Title Douluo, he was the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, one of the Upper Three Sects. His status was not the least bit inferior to Dugu Bo's.
Especially since Chen Xin, another Title Douluo, stood behind him, he merely presented himself as a junior. Even so, he had given Dugu Bo ample face.
As for Chen Xin... he glanced at Dugu Bo and merely gave an "Mm."
Even among Title Douluos, there were differences. Dugu Bo was mockingly called the weakest Title Douluo, so naturally, others of the same rank looked down on him.
Not to mention Chen Xin, who bore the title of the strongest offensive Title Douluo.
Dugu Bo did not care about Chen Xin's attitude. It was not as though this was the first day Chen Xin had acted this way.
They all lived near Heaven Dou City and ran into each other from time to time. He had long grown used to everyone's attitudes.
He looked at Meng Shenji and said, "Committee Member Meng, I have a favor to ask this time."
"Please speak, Your Excellency."
Dugu Bo pointed at Jiang He. "This is my disciple. He will be attending your academy with Yan Yan from now on. I'll trouble Committee Member Meng to make the arrangements."
At those words, everyone present looked toward Jiang He beside Dugu Bo, their eyes carrying slight surprise.
After all, Dugu Bo had always been a loner over the years. Aside from his granddaughter, he hardly cared about anything.
Now that he had suddenly taken on a disciple, how could they not be curious?
"This is a small matter. Of course it can be arranged."
Meng Shenji accepted with a smile.
Taking the disciple of a Title Douluo as a student was nothing but beneficial to the academy. How could he possibly refuse?
He then asked Dugu Bo, "May I ask how old your beloved disciple is, what his Martial Soul is, and how much Innate Soul Power he possesses? I can arrange for someone to register him and assign his courses."
"There's no need for all that trouble. Let him attend classes with Yan Yan."
Dugu Bo waved his hand and spoke casually.
In his view, although Jiang He was somewhat different from ordinary Soul Masters, he only had the strength of a Soul Grandmaster for now. Attending classes with Dugu Yan should be about right.
However, as soon as he finished speaking, Dugu Bo noticed Chen Xin's indifferent expression off to the side.
Though Chen Xin always wore that expression, for no reason at all, Dugu Bo suddenly felt a little annoyed!
That old bastard had always believed his talent surpassed everyone else's, and with that Seven Kill Sword of his, he was arrogant as could be. Today, Dugu Bo would have to broaden his horizons!
With that thought, Dugu Bo deliberately sighed. "Sigh... my disciple's talent is ordinary..."
Jiang He:?
Mine is only ordinary?
No, that's not right!
His brows furrowed slightly, his expression turning strange.
Teacher is saying something like this at a time like this...
Jiang He's gaze swept around the room before finally landing on Chen Xin's face. He immediately understood.
Then he heard Dugu Bo say, "He only turned six a few days ago and awakened his Martial Soul. His Martial Soul is merely an ordinary Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear. As for his Innate Soul Power, it's only a little better than mine was back then—just level twenty!"
Everyone present:?
Hearing Dugu Bo's words, everyone froze.
Then they all stared at Jiang He in shock.
Xue Qinghe in particular could not hide the astonishment in her eyes.
Innate Soul Power at level twenty!
No one understood better than she did what that Soul Power Level signified!
A Divine Martial Soul!
But soon, a trace of doubt appeared in her eyes.
Of course she knew what a Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear was.
Although that Martial Soul was incredibly powerful, among beast Martial Souls it belonged to the very strongest tier. There had even been no record in Douluo Continent of anyone awakening this Martial Soul.
But to call it a Divine Martial Soul was surely an exaggeration, wasn't it?
While she was still doubtful, Ning Fengzhi spoke first and asked Dugu Bo, "Senior Dugu, are you saying that his Innate Soul Power is level twenty?!"
Hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, Dugu Bo's lips could not stop curving upward. He nodded. "That's right, Innate Soul Power at level twenty! He was a Soul Grandmaster the moment he awakened!"
With Dugu Bo's confirmation, the shock in Ning Fengzhi and the others' eyes deepened.
He was about to ask something else when Dugu Bo said, "Jiang He, show Sect Master Ning your Martial Soul."
"Okay, Teacher."
Jiang He answered, the corners of his mouth lifting as he stepped forward.
Showing off before others? Who didn't know how to do that?
With a single step, Jiang He's body suddenly grew taller.
Dark golden fur emerged across his body, and his massive frame occupied a considerable portion of the hall.
That Berserk aura assaulted everyone's eyes.
A look of envy appeared in Ning Fengzhi's eyes.
If only such a Martial Soul belonged to someone from their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!
But just as that sigh rose in his heart, his pupils suddenly contracted.
Because two pitch-black Soul Rings slowly rose beneath Jiang He's feet.
Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Rings!
And there were two of them!
The appearance of two Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Rings caused the air throughout the hall to freeze.
Even Chen Xin's pupils contracted several times.
He considered himself someone who had traveled far and wide and seen everything.
But this... he truly had never seen before!
Xue Qinghe, standing before him, was even more completely blank-minded.
At that moment, only one thought remained in her mind.
How was this possible?!
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