"Halt!"
Just as Tang Wulin approached the entrance of Heaven Dou Royal Academy with Tang San and Xiao Wu, the sound of armor plates scraping rang out, followed by a set of orderly footsteps.
A squad of stationed soldiers appeared before the master and his two disciples, sharp spears in hand.
"The academy actually has troops stationed here?" Tang San revealed a somewhat surprised expression as he looked at the suddenly appearing soldiers.
"As an academy supported by the imperial family and nobles, Heaven Dou Royal Academy is filled with noble youths and exceptionally gifted young Soul Masters. It is only natural for the Heaven Dou Imperial Family to value it. There is far more than just this squad of soldiers stationed here, and quite a few people are hidden in the shadows."
Seeing Tang San's surprise, Tang Wulin immediately offered an explanation.
"This is Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Unauthorized persons are not permitted to enter. Please state your purpose."
A soldier with a golden swan pattern engraved on his breastplate stepped forward, spear in hand, directly blocking the three of them as he spoke in a deep voice.
"My two disciples and I wish to join Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"
"Please report our arrival."
Tang Wulin had always been mild-tempered. Although this soldier had stopped them, he had not spoken rudely and was merely carrying out his duty.
Naturally, Tang Wulin had no dissatisfaction with that and immediately stated his purpose.
As he spoke, six Soul Rings emerged beneath him—two purple, three black, and one red!
As the blood-red Soul Ring flickered, an overbearing Soul Power pressure spread outward. Its demonic crimson radiance was dazzling to the extreme.
The soldier blocking their path immediately widened his eyes at the sight.
Such a Soul Ring configuration was simply too shocking.