Heaven Dou Royal Academy's Request! Lu Xiao's Scheme!

Only after Lu Xiao and Xiao Wu entered the mountain did they truly understand the extravagance of Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Even the stone steps up the mountain had been carved from white marble. Every step bore a different Soul Beast design, exquisitely crafted.

After taking only a few steps, the two saw three elderly men already waiting ahead.

All three wore black robes embroidered with strange golden patterns, lending them an exceptionally solemn air.

They were the three members of Heaven Dou Royal Academy's Education Committee: Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhi Lin.

Lu Xiao and Xiao Wu slowly stepped forward and stopped before the three. They spoke in unison, "Junior Lu Xiao greets the seniors!"

"Junior Xiao Wu greets the seniors!"

Meng Shenji looked approvingly at them and laughed heartily. "As expected of His Excellency Body's disciple—imposing indeed. Sect Master Ning has already arranged everything. Come with us!"

Naturally, they had heard Xue Beng's wails just now, but what did the Fourth Prince getting beaten have to do with them?

With a level ninety-eight Super Douluo backing Lu Xiao, never mind beating Xue Beng—if Lu Xiao twisted off Xue Beng's head and kicked it around like a ball, Xue Ye would not dare hold him accountable!

Lu Xiao nodded slightly and entered Heaven Dou Royal Academy with Xiao Wu and the three men.

Only upon entering the main campus did the two truly see what the word "royal" was worth.

Pavilions and towers lined the way, their soaring eaves and intricate brackets dazzling beneath gilded tiles that shimmered in the sunlight.

Heaven Dou Royal Academy's main campus was built entirely from single-story structures, making it feel more like a fortress.

The outer walls stood five meters high and were bright yellow throughout, strikingly beautiful. Even their tops were covered in glazed tiles, appearing especially resplendent under the sun.

Meng Shenji was extremely hospitable, introducing the scenery along the way to Lu Xiao and Xiao Wu.

"The academy's main campus lies halfway up the mountain. The mimicry training areas are scattered across the mountain, at its base, and beside the lake."

"There are around five hundred students, most of them noble children from the empire and its affiliated kingdoms. We have more than fifty teachers, so our faculty is strong enough. It's just the students..."

At that point, Meng Shenji shook his head helplessly. He too wanted to recruit some exceptionally gifted commoner students, but Xue Ye's younger brother—Prince Xue Xing—had always refused!

Meng Shenji led the two to Heaven Dou Royal Academy's Education Committee.

He took out two crystal balls for testing Soul Power and handed them to Lu Xiao and Xiao Wu with a smile. "Test your Soul Power. The academy will provide appropriate resources according to your Soul Power Level."

Lu Xiao and Xiao Wu nodded. The next second, dazzling blue light shone from their hands.

"Level thirty-six!"

"Level twenty-five!"

Bai Baoshan and Zhi Lin, standing beside Meng Shenji, cried out in shock.

Lu Xiao was only a little over eight years old! With such monstrous cultivation speed, there was not another like him in the entire Douluo Continent!

Xiao Wu's cultivation speed likewise far surpassed that of Soul Masters her age.

Under Lu Xiao's supervision, along with the medicinal baths Du Busi had made for Xiao Wu from leftover materials, her cultivation speed had improved enormously compared to the original story!

According to Du Busi, before a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in human form reached level seventy, there was no need to worry about cultivation speed at all!

Even if Xiao Wu slept every day, her Soul Power Level could not possibly grow slowly!

Meng Shenji's eyes were filled with astonishment as he said excitedly, "Excellent! From today onward, Lu Xiao and Xiao Wu, the two of you are Heaven Dou Level Students of Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"

Heaven Dou Royal Academy's students were divided into three tiers.

New students and those below level twenty-five belonged to the first tier, known as Heavenly Micro Level.

Those between levels twenty-five and thirty belonged to the next tier, known as Heavenly Extreme Level.

Those above level thirty entered the highest tier, Heaven Dou Level.

Although Xiao Wu's Soul Power was not high enough, her talent and Du Busi's background were right there. Naturally, Meng Shenji would not let such a genius slip away!

After confirming their student status, Meng Shenji gave Lu Xiao and Xiao Wu their academy access tokens, Heaven Dou Level Student jade badges, and uniforms one by one. He then began discussing their future cultivation arrangements at the academy.

"You may attend your regular academy classes according to the standard Heaven Dou Level Student schedule."

Meng Shenji's expression turned solemn as he spoke bluntly. "However, there is one point. His Majesty has already informed our Education Committee that, from now on, all specialized cultivation for the two of you will be entirely handled by His Excellency Body."

Zhi Lin nodded in agreement and added, "That's right. The academy's Education Committee will not interfere in the slightest. You only need to attend your regular classes as usual. The three of us will not involve ourselves in any of your special training plans."

This had been Ning Fengzhi's idea. With Du Busi around, not a single teacher at Heaven Dou Royal Academy was qualified to instruct Lu Xiao.

Lu Xiao was delighted inside. This was exactly the outcome he wanted most.

Just as the atmosphere relaxed, Meng Shenji pondered for a moment before slowly speaking to Lu Xiao and dropping a weighty invitation.

"Lu Xiao, I have another serious matter I wish to discuss with you."

A trace of confusion flashed through Lu Xiao's eyes as he said calmly, "Please speak, Senior."

Meng Shenji looked grave, enunciating each word. "At the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, we hope you will take the lead, with His Excellency Body overseeing and guiding the team, to lead Heaven Dou Royal Academy's representative team into the competition!"

"Of course! The empire will cover all of your cultivation resources!"

As soon as he said this, Bai Baoshan and Zhi Lin straightened at the same time, their gazes falling squarely on Lu Xiao. Clearly, the three committee members had long since reached an agreement in private.

This was Xue Ye's intention. In the previous three Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournaments, Star Luo Empire had won once, while Spirit Hall had won twice.

Heaven Dou Empire, meanwhile, had come away empty-handed. The imperial family desperately needed a tournament championship to stabilize public morale.

They all understood that if things continued as usual, Heaven Dou Royal Academy would certainly have no chance of claiming the next championship. But with Lu Xiao, things were different!

The appearance of Du Busi and Lu Xiao had given them hope!

With the level ninety-eight assault-type Super Douluo Du Busi serving as a nominal instructor, along with the monstrous Lu Xiao as captain, Heaven Dou Royal Academy's future team had a ninety percent chance of winning the championship.

Lu Xiao barely hesitated before nodding decisively. "Fine, I agree, Senior. But after we win the championship, my Body Sect will not owe Heaven Dou Empire even the slightest thing!"

Meng Shenji froze slightly. The three of them had prepared a whole slew of arguments, yet Lu Xiao had agreed so readily!

As for making the Body Sect take Heaven Dou Empire's side, Xue Ye would not even dare dream of such a thing!

Lu Xiao had another reason for doing this. With his and Xiao Wu's strength, they would inevitably participate in the Soul Master tournament in the future.

Rather than let the future "Shrek Graduate" Qin Ming lead the team, it would be better to let Du Busi do it!

At least Du Busi would not harbor any selfish favoritism toward other academies!

Lu Xiao would also have more freedom.

It achieved several goals at once—why not?

After finalizing their cooperation for the Soul Master tournament, Meng Shenji personally led the two to a courtyard on the western side of the academy's main campus.

The place was spacious and had already been tidied spotlessly. It had many separate rooms, even a private reception hall.

The walls were inlaid with pale warm jade, the beds were covered with soft cushions woven from Soul Beast fur, and all the daily necessities were brand-new, exquisite items.

Standing to one side, Meng Shenji explained gently, "This is the highest-standard private courtyard for Heaven Dou Level Students. Rest well here."

After giving his instructions, Meng Shenji turned and left.

Looking around the room, Xiao Wu could not help taking a deep breath. She murmured in amazement, "Lu Xiao, Heaven Dou Royal Academy is way too luxurious!"

Lu Xiao smiled faintly. "It isn't because of us that the academy provided such a good environment. It's because of Master."