Qian Renxue

What surprised Bai Mo even more was that Qian Renxue, the Angel God's heir who should have been lurking within the Heaven Dou Empire, impersonating Crown Prince Xue Qinghe in an attempt to seize the throne, had actually appeared openly at Sanctuary Academy—and even become a student?

However, the thought only flashed through his mind before he quickly figured out the reasoning behind it.

The world order had undergone drastic changes. Even a cosmic-level threat like the Burning Legion was already looming close at hand. No matter how foolish Spirit Hall's upper ranks were, they could not possibly let a god candidate with boundless potential continue playing that highly risky game of "make-believe" just for the authority of some mundane empire.

To prepare for the coming crisis, forging close ties with a mysterious superpower like Sanctuary Academy was the wisest choice.

Sending Qian Renxue, who possessed the Six-Winged Angel Martial Spirit, here was undoubtedly the best way to show sincerity and deepen their cooperation.

At that moment, Qian Renxue also noticed Bai Mo, the "outsider."

Her cool gaze settled on him with a hint of curiosity. Bai Mo was simply too young, and he was not wearing the academy uniform. At a glance, he clearly was not a student here.

Natsuki Minamiya lazily yawned and briefly introduced Bai Mo's background. Then she changed the subject and said to Qian Renxue, "You came at the right time. This child just enrolled, so take him to complete his entrance assessment."

Without giving her any chance to refuse, Natsuki Minamiya promptly washed her hands of the matter. Her figure vanished instantly amid a faint ripple of spatial energy.

"Good luck, little brother Bai Mo. The assessment is very easy."

Meng Hongchen smiled and patted Bai Mo's shoulder encouragingly. "I'm sure you'll pass. Once I finish what I'm doing, I'll come find you so we can play."

After saying that, she politely bid farewell to Qian Renxue together with Xiao Hongchen, Ji Juechen, and the others, before they all departed as well.

In the blink of an eye, only Bai Mo and the legendary Angel God's heir remained.

Qian Renxue walked up to Bai Mo. The innate chill and distance on her face faded slightly, revealing a faint yet sincere smile as she introduced herself. "Hello, my name is Qian Renxue."

Bai Mo immediately tilted his head back and, wearing his most innocent and harmless childlike expression, sweetly called out, "Hello, Senior Qian. My name is Bai Mo."

"I heard Teacher Nangong say that your Martial Soul awakened on its own, and that you even have Innate Full Soul Power?"

There was a trace of approval in Qian Renxue's voice. She crouched down to meet Bai Mo's eyes and patiently reassured him, "Don't worry. The academy's entrance examination isn't difficult. You'll definitely be fine."

Because of Bai Mo's age and appearance, she naturally regarded him as an ordinary child who was somewhat nervous and shy, completely unaware that an adult soul resided within that tiny body.

Natsuki Minamiya had not mentioned anything to her about Bai Mo being a transmigrator, either.

Then her attention was drawn to Fufu, who poked its little head out from Bai Mo's arms.

"What an adorable little fellow."

She praised it sincerely and instinctively reached out, wanting to gently stroke Fufu's golden fur.

Yet Fufu twisted with the agility of a startled cat, instantly evading Qian Renxue's hand. Then, with a whoosh, it darted onto Bai Mo's shoulder, bared its signature tiny fangs at Qian Renxue, and emitted a low warning growl from its throat.

"Heh, quite fierce, aren't you?"

Qian Renxue did not mind. She merely found it somewhat amusing.

She stood up, mounted the stylish motorcycle again, and invited Bai Mo, "Get on. I'll take you to the assessment center."

No man could refuse a motorcycle that cool, even if his current body was only that of a six-year-old child.

Bai Mo was no exception. His eyes lit up, and he obediently climbed onto the back seat.

To steady himself, he naturally reached out with his little hands and wrapped his arms around Qian Renxue's slender waist, so delicate it seemed as though it could be encircled in one hand.

Fufu, meanwhile, plunged headfirst into the collar at Bai Mo's chest, leaving only its little head exposed as it vigilantly watched the outside.

Qian Renxue did not find anything inappropriate about it. He was only a child, after all; it was perfectly normal for him to seek a sense of security.

More importantly, for some reason, she instinctively felt a degree of closeness toward this child named Bai Mo.

He really was adorable, and the faint, almost imperceptible aura around him—warm and pure like the sun—made her feel especially comfortable.

Qian Renxue's silver ride moved silently and swiftly, carrying Bai Mo along the academy's broad private lanes.

With his arms around her slender waist, Bai Mo's view was completely consumed by sights unlike anything he had ever seen before.

They sped past building after building, each in a different style and brimming with futuristic flair—from a weapon-forging center gleaming with metallic luster, to material shops displaying rare treasures, to enormous entertainment centers bustling with people and shifting lights. Bai Mo even spotted what looked like an arcade. The electronic sounds drifting from within made him dazed for a moment, as if he had returned to the world before his transmigration.

Students in all kinds of uniforms came and went along the streets.

Some gathered in small groups, discussing improvements to soul skills or design blueprints for Soul Tools. Others hurried along on hoverboards, tracing smooth paths through the low air.

In the sky, hovering vehicles of every design moved in orderly fashion along designated routes. On the ground, round autonomous cleaning robots worked tirelessly to keep the city spotless.

This modern, efficient, and vibrant scene felt both unfamiliar and strangely familiar to Bai Mo.

Fufu, tucked inside his collar, had long since forgotten its wariness toward Qian Renxue. Its golden vertical pupils were wide open, and its little head turned curiously from side to side. Clearly, it too had been deeply captivated by this miraculous city built upon the ice fields.

Before long, Qian Renxue stopped in front of a building constructed entirely from white jade, its design solemn and majestic.

This was the assessment center specifically responsible for receiving new students.

"We're here."

She led Bai Mo into the main hall.

Because of Sanctuary Academy's unique location, and because most of its recruits were "visitors from beyond the heavens" from other worlds, it had no fixed enrollment period at all.

At any time, as long as a qualified newcomer arrived, they could undergo the assessment.

Students were automatically assigned to different divisions according to age. A six-year-old like Bai Mo would enter the Elementary Division directly after passing the assessment.

As for Qian Renxue, she had already broken through to Soul Emperor at the age of seventeen and was a student of the Advanced Division. Of course, she had only recently advanced to the Advanced Division herself, and graduation was still far in the future.