Imperial Fighting Team, the Intimidation of Absolute Strength!

Inside Heaven Dou City's most luxurious hotel.

Everyone enjoyed themselves as host and guests alike. They did not discuss official matters throughout the meal, treating it like an ordinary dinner.

Since Ye Chen was still young, he did not drink and remained sober the entire time.

"Brother Ye Chen, remember to report to Heaven Dou Royal Academy tomorrow."

"I have to attend morning court, so I won't accompany you to register. If you need anything, just bring it up directly with Education Committee Member Meng."

Qian Renxue was slightly tipsy.

She slung an arm around Ye Chen's shoulders and explained the arrangements at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Although Ye Chen had not been drinking, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo were, so she could only keep them company.

Rockbreaker Douluo of the Body Sect was drinking as well, though he had taken a table to himself.

"Got it. Why are you so naggy? You're acting like a woman."

Ye Chen slapped Qian Renxue's thigh.

She immediately jolted awake, even sobering up from the alcohol. This guy always gave her a fright when she least expected it.

The young sect master of the Body Sect truly made her love and hate him at the same time!

"I get chatty when I've had a little to drink."

Qian Renxue smiled awkwardly.

She really was being a little naggy, afraid that Ye Chen might be treated unfairly at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

But then she thought about it again. This kid was a level fifty-nine Soul King, with Titled Douluo following him around at all times. Who could possibly make him suffer?

Thinking back to their first meeting, Prince Xue Xing had still put on airs because of his status. Now, didn't he shamelessly call Ye Chen Young Sect Master too?

Over the past six years, the Titled Douluo at his side had changed four times, showing just how deep the Body Sect's foundations ran.

With Rockbreaker Douluo this time, there were already five Titled Douluo.

Prince Xue Xing had also sought out quite a few possessors of Body Martial Souls and sent them to the Body Sect to build closer ties.

"Alright, I'm going home to cultivate."

"Without absolute strength, I won't be able to suppress the Golden Generation of Spirit Hall by myself."

Ye Chen slowly rose to his feet.

After saying farewell to Qian Renxue, Ning Fengzhi, and the others, he returned to his residence.

The Body Sect had an estate in Heaven Dou City, not far from Qian Renxue's Eastern Palace. That was why Qian Renxue was always the first to know whenever he arrived.

This time, there had been trouble on the road, and Ye Chen had come to live in Heaven Dou City for an extended period, which was why he had been stopped outside the city gates.

The next morning.

Ye Chen changed into a school uniform and headed alone to Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Old Zhao normally stayed at the Body Sect estate, while Uncle Feng and Uncle Shi took turns accompanying Ye Chen.

There were not many powerful figures in Heaven Dou City, and most belonged to forces friendly with the Body Sect, so there was no need for excessive concern.

"So this is the Imperial Fighting Team?"

Ye Chen entered the Imperial Fighting Team's training ground.

Aside from the original seven members of the Imperial Fighting Team, Ning Rongrong was there as well.

Although Ning Rongrong was only level twenty-seven, she would certainly break through to the Soul Elder rank before the Advanced Soul Master Tournament.

With the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's formidable support abilities and her own background, Ning Rongrong had become a substitute member of the Imperial Fighting Team.

"Ye Chen, you're finally here."

Ye Lingling, normally the coldest and most aloof one, was the first to run toward Ye Chen.

She leaped into his arms, and Ye Chen caught her around the waist before she could fall.

"Why do you throw yourself into Ye Chen's arms the moment he arrives, Lingling? I never see you hugging me like that."

Dugu Yan snorted.

Ye Lingling was clearly her best friend, yet she often abandoned her because of Ye Chen.

Whenever Ye Chen came to Heaven Dou City, Ye Lingling would definitely disappear, and she would absolutely be at the Body Sect estate.

"Sister Lingling, you're already so grown up. Why are you still like this?"

Ye Chen looked at her helplessly.

He gently set Ye Lingling down and sized up the other members of the Imperial Fighting Team.

The team's leader was still the level sixty-two Qin Ming, and its members had not changed either.

"Great genius Ye, Yan and Lingling have told us about you long ago. Now that I've seen you, I'll admit you are indeed a little more handsome than me."

"Why don't you spar with our captain and let everyone see your true strength?"

Yu Feng looked at Ye Chen curiously.

Before this, they had already heard Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling mention Ye Chen countless times.

Now that Ye Chen had finally turned twelve and reached the age to attend an Advanced Soul Master Academy, they had at last gotten to meet him.

"Yu Feng, you bastard. If you want to see the captain get beaten up, just say so."

Dugu Yan chuckled.

The Imperial Fighting Team's captain was Yu Tianheng. He only had level thirty-nine Soul Power now, and he had only been able to exchange a few moves with Ye Chen several years ago.

With Ye Chen's current strength, a single slap could send him to the ground, unable to get back up.

Although Yu Tianheng had always pursued Dugu Yan, she had seen someone more handsome and stronger. She had always rejected Yu Tianheng.

"Since we'll be teammates from now on, let me introduce myself."

"I was specially invited by Brother Xue, your Heaven Dou Crown Prince, to counter the Spirit Hall Team."

"My name is Ye Chen. I'm twelve years old, my Martial Soul is the Eye of Nihility, and I'm a level fifty-nine control-system Battle Soul King."

Ye Chen stepped forward.

Five soul rings—two purple and three black—rose one after another from beneath his feet.

Everyone on the Imperial Fighting Team, including their leader Qin Ming, stared at Ye Chen as if they had seen a ghost. Was this strength something a twelve-year-old could possess?

They were all much older than Ye Chen, at least six or seven years older, yet they were only Soul Elders.

"Ye Chen, you're way too monstrous!"

"When the Advanced Soul Master Tournament begins in two years, you'll definitely be a Soul Emperor. How the hell will Spirit Hall's Golden Generation fight you?"

Yu Feng shouted excitedly.

Even if they teammates were only there to fill out the roster, watching the Spirit Hall Team lose would still feel great.

No wonder His Highness the Crown Prince had personally invited Ye Chen. The Imperial Fighting Team loved this enormous gift.

"I won't make a fool of myself."

"Ye Chen, how about you fight Teacher Qin Ming? Let us broaden our horizons."

Yu Tianheng finally understood why his pursuit of Dugu Yan had always been thwarted.

So there had been a terrifying monster at her side all along. How could she possibly think highly of a so-called genius like Yu Tianheng?

"I don't think there's any need at all."

"Before coming to Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Ye Chen had just defeated two Soul Saints. Those two battles were practically one-sided beatdowns."

Ning Rongrong looked especially proud, as though she herself had defeated the two Soul Saints.

She had returned with Ye Chen, so even Ye Lingling probably did not know about this.

In the past, she had always regarded Ye Lingling as a rival. But after seeing Ye Chen's Nine-Hearted Begonia Martial Soul, Ning Rongrong immediately ruled Ye Lingling out.

Only two Nine-Hearted Begonia Martial Souls could exist at the same time. If Ye Chen and Ye Lingling were not related, Ning Rongrong would be the first not to believe it.

"A Soul King defeated two Soul Saints?"

Everyone was shaken.

Qin Ming in particular had initially wanted to test Ye Chen's strength after seeing his soul rings.

Although Qin Ming was less talented than Ye Chen, he had one more soul skill and had thought he might give it a try.

Now, however, it seemed that true monsters and geniuses were worlds apart. Qin Ming had no chance of defeating a Soul Saint.

Soul Saints possessed Martial Soul Avatars. They were an enormous dividing line for Soul Masters, one that almost no one could cross.

If Qin Ming had known that the two Soul Saints Ning Rongrong spoke of were both from Shrek Academy, his face would probably have turned green.

After all, Qin Ming had come from Shrek Academy, and he greatly respected his teachers.