Enrollment at Heaven Dou Imperial Academy

Several days had passed since Ouyang Ling entered Xue Qinghe's bedchamber, experienced Qian Renxue's confession, offered her guidance, and spoke at length about what she should do in the future.

During these days, after leaving Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, Ouyang Ling had mostly remained at his residence in Heaven Dou City, still living his homebody life on a simple three-point routine.

As for Qian Renxue, she first found a suitable excuse for the common-born Ouyang Ling to meet the Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe. Then, in order to recruit talent, Xue Qinghe brought Ouyang Ling under his wing and granted him noble status.

Once all that had been handled, the next step was...

"Enrollment?"

"That's right."

Qian Renxue came to Ouyang Ling's residence in Xue Qinghe's identity. Only after confirming that everyone nearby was one of her people and that her identity would not be exposed did she explain her purpose in Qian Renxue's voice: she wanted Ouyang Ling to attend an academy.

"Heaven Dou Imperial Academy?"

Ouyang Ling's question already carried the tone of someone who knew the answer.

Though he looked calm on the surface, he was actually eager to get started. This day had finally come! At last, he could openly show off before everyone!

"You already guessed, didn't you?" Qian Renxue smiled. "You don't need to hide in the shadows like I do. With your talent, you should stand proudly before everyone."

"I even hope that when you're sixteen or twenty-one, you'll lead a team in the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament and snatch the championship from that woman's Spirit Hall team! Let me vent my anger properly!"

When Qian Renxue said this, perhaps even she had not noticed the trace of envy deep in her eyes. But Ouyang Ling had.

However, infiltrating the Heaven Dou Empire had been Qian Renxue's own decision, and the matters involved were too significant for him to change. So all he could do now was grant her wish.

"There's no need to wait until twenty-one. Sixteen will be enough." Ouyang Ling grinned, revealing a sharp, arrogant canine. "I'm just afraid that if I wait until I'm twenty-one, only Titled Douluo will qualify to compete!"

"You really are arrogant," Qian Renxue remarked.

"That's called youthful spirit." Ouyang Ling instinctively retorted, then reconsidered and changed his words. "But arrogance works too. I'm completely confident!"

He had reached level 25 at eight years old. In the future, he planned to claim treasures such as immortal herbs and Ten-Thousand-Year Ice Marrow as his own resources. On top of that, he possessed an ultimate attribute and a martial soul capable of ultimate evolution... Anyone would be arrogant with that.

Perhaps he was already being modest.

That was what Ouyang Ling thought to himself.

"Yes, be arrogant if you want." Qian Renxue watched Ouyang Ling and smiled happily. "A genius like you should be high-spirited. One day, you should stand above the world and crush any peer or enemy who stands before you with sheer strength!"

"If anyone dares to break the rules and bully the young with their age..." A cold glint and fierce light flashed through her eyes. "I'll personally have someone talk to them! In short, your big sister has your back! Go charge ahead boldly. Even if the sky falls, your big sister will be there!"

Ouyang Ling's eyes lit up as he raised a thumbs-up.

"Sis, that's seriously badass!"

Sure enough, having someone to rely on gave him plenty of confidence.

With Qian Renxue backing him, it was equivalent to having Consecration Hall behind him. If anyone on the continent still wanted to cause him trouble... Sorry, bring Di Tian if you can!

That said, aside from those reasons, Qian Renxue had another purpose in sending Ouyang Ling to Heaven Dou Imperial Academy: she wanted him to establish himself as an insurmountable peak in the hearts of this generation and win them over, especially the true geniuses within Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.

The eldest grandson of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's patriarch—Yu Tianheng; the granddaughter of the Poison Douluo—Dugu Yan; the direct heir of the Nine-Heart Begonia Ye Clan—Ye Lingling; and the twin stars of the Black Tortoise martial soul family... These were all exceptionally talented members of the Heaven Dou Empire's younger generation, each with a fifty to eighty percent chance of breaking through to Titled Douluo.

To subdue these proud children of heaven, there was no way other than overwhelming them with absolute strength.

Qian Renxue intended to use this younger generation to influence their elders and the families behind them, thereby achieving mutual benefits.

Ouyang Ling immediately agreed to the request. He even declared outright, "I'm the man for the job!"

As it happened, the academy would begin registration in a few days.

Five days later, Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.

Because of the Crown Prince "Xue Qinghe," Ouyang Ling did not need to undergo the cumbersome enrollment procedures that other noble spirit masters faced.

Qian Renxue had even arranged to meet the three members of the Education Committee under the excuse that Ouyang Ling was exceptionally gifted, lest he encounter something unpleasant—such as some blind noble student picking a fight and getting beaten within an inch of his life...

After all, Heaven Dou Imperial Academy belonged to the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family, and its nominal dean was the current emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire. Since there was no actual dean, all academy affairs that were not especially important were decided by the Education Committee, which consisted of three Spirit Douluo.

Thus, following the principle of going straight to the people in charge when necessary, Qian Renxue sought out the three of them.

As the Crown Prince of Heaven Dou, "Xue Qinghe" naturally could not be refused by the three committee members on grounds of etiquette.

And so, this scene came to be:

Qian Renxue led Ouyang Ling into the main campus. Whenever they encountered students who had just returned for the new term, as long as some of them recognized Xue Qinghe, gazes and whispers would come from every direction.

"Brother Xue, we're being stared at like monkeys."

Whether in his previous life or this one, this was his first time openly appearing before others. As for his time at the Great Spirit Arena in this life...

At least he had worn a mask then.

So honestly, Ouyang Ling could not help feeling a little uncomfortable.

"It's fine. You'll get used to it."

Wearing Xue Qinghe's face, Qian Renxue maintained a refined and gentle smile the entire way, so fixed that her facial muscles were nearly stiff. Even when she heard Ouyang Ling's words, she could only tug slightly at the corners of her mouth.

Image. She had to maintain her image at all times and in all places!

Seeing his sister like this, that thought surfaced in Ouyang Ling's mind. But after comparing it to himself for half a second... Mm, Sister Xue'er was definitely the more pitiful one.

With that in mind, he took the initiative to quicken his pace. That would be better for both of them.

"Little Ling, thanks."

"Ah, no need to be polite, Brother Xue."

As he spoke, Ouyang Ling's eyes rolled. Without another word, he said, "We're bros!"

The Heaven Dou Imperial Academy Education Committee was located at the center of the main campus. It was also the largest building in the entire main campus. Though it had only one floor, its highest point stood a full ten meters tall. Perhaps that was simply the architectural style of Douluo Continent.

By the time the two arrived at the entrance to the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy Education Committee, three elderly men had already been waiting there for some time. To observe proper etiquette, each wore a black robe patterned with gold, formal attire custom-made exclusively for Spirit Douluo.

As Qian Renxue gradually approached,

"Greetings, Your Highness." As top experts loyal to the royal family, even when facing the Crown Prince, the three committee members merely stood there and offered slight nods.

Qian Renxue stepped forward and returned the greeting, her tone extremely respectful. "Three committee members, Qinghe has disturbed you this time."

"Your Highness is too courteous."

After a round of pleasantries, the three committee members naturally would not leave the Crown Prince standing outside.

Meng Shenji, the chief among them, extended an invitation and asked the Crown Prince to enter the Education Committee for discussion.

"Your Highness, this way."

"Please."

Qian Renxue returned the gesture with an outstretched hand and walked alongside the three committee members, while Ouyang Ling followed behind in silence.

During this time, the three committee members frequently glanced at Ouyang Ling. Clearly, they were very interested in this talented young man.

Eight years old, level 25.

The former could be roughly judged, while the latter could be sensed at once.

No wonder the Crown Prince had lowered himself to secure a noble title for him and treated this youth so closely, as though he were a brother.

One word—worth it!