Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena

Wang Tianyi's words were razor-sharp, and Qin Ming could not find any way to refute them for a moment. In truth, he had always doubted the rumors that a Spirit Hall elder had once come from Shrek Academy. Over the years, he had asked around more than once, yet never found anything. Still, the ideas Flender had instilled in him were far too deeply rooted. Qin Ming might already have guessed that his alma mater was not as perfect as he had imagined, but he instinctively avoided facing it.

Watching Wang Tianyi walk toward Yu Tianheng's group, Qin Ming remained silent for a long while. Every word Wang Tianyi said was like a blade, wearing away at his reverence for Shrek. As for whether today's conversation would lead Qin Ming down a different path, that was highly unlikely. Wang Tianyi did not care either way.

The only thing Wang Tianyi cared about now was the cultivation before him.

"Classmate Tianyi, you've just arrived at our academy, so let me introduce you..."

Clearly, Qin Ming had brought his Shrek methods to Heaven Dou Royal Academy. The Imperial Fighting Team members before them were actually training their bodies while carrying heavy weights! This was the first time Wang Tianyi had seen such a method. Even Ye Lingling, that slight girl, was doing the same. He did not understand it, nor did he care to respect it.

"Forget about tempering the body. That sort of thing doesn't mean much to me!"

The teaching philosophy in this world could actually be this backward? No wonder Yu Xiaogang could be called a master just by copying down some Martial Soul theories. Wasn't this cultivation method far too primitive? Wang Tianyi's physical strength could already rival that of a Soul King. Rather than training with weights, he might as well practice a few staff forms.

And that was exactly what he did.

His status as the supreme captain proved somewhat useful. Yu Tianheng could not manage him at all, while Qin Ming was still standing there in a daze. Thus began Wang Tianyi's time at Heaven Dou Royal Academy. It was not much different from his days at the Junior Soul Master Academy, except that the instructors here possessed richer theoretical knowledge, there were mimicry cultivation environments, and more resources were available.

The Imperial Fighting Team lived on a strict schedule. In the morning, they tempered their bodies. At noon, they enjoyed the high-grade medicinal meals provided by the academy. In the afternoon, they cultivated in mimicry environments suited to their individual needs. Wang Tianyi was somewhat disappointed, but he soon perked up again! The Imperial Fighting Team's nighttime training involved heading to the Great Soul Arena for battle practice!

Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena.

It could already be considered one of Heaven Dou City's landmark buildings. It covered an astonishing area, and every part of it exuded an air of grandeur.

"Tianyi, the Great Soul Arena is a lot of fun! There are one-on-one Soul Battles, two-on-two Soul Battles, and, most importantly, team Soul Battles! I suppose this is your first time entering a Soul Arena?"

Yu Tianheng enthusiastically explained things to Wang Tianyi. After only a day together, Wang Tianyi's humble persona had already earned Yu Tianheng's great favor. Who would reject a monstrous talent with no powerful background, excellent character, and extraordinary gifts? A small idea had already arisen in Yu Tianheng's mind. After all, Wang Tianyi's Martial Soul was also a Beast Martial Soul, and when it came to Beast Martial Souls, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was unquestionably the strongest Beast Martial Soul sect on the continent! All Beast Martial Souls were one family. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan absolutely could not let a genius like this slip away!

Of course, beyond his intention to recruit him, Yu Tianheng's enthusiasm also contained the friendship that had just begun to form. This was a trick often used by heirs of great powers: with friendship as the foundation, shower someone with immense benefits. Most Soul Masters from common backgrounds would not refuse.

"Soul Battles? That sounds interesting! But with my Soul Power at level 32, won't I be too weak for Soul Elder-level battles?"

Humility taken to the extreme was arrogance!

There was not the slightest hint of showing off in Wang Tianyi's words, yet to others, they were the purest form of bragging! What did he mean, his level 32 Soul Power was too weak? What normal level 32 Soul Elder could defeat a level 39 Soul Elder with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul? Yu Tianheng was extremely famous in Soul Elder-level battles at the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena and was almost universally acknowledged as the number one Soul Elder. Yet before Wang Tianyi, such a genius had nearly been beaten to death with a single staff strike...

The Soul Elder-level contestants of the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena were in for a treat...

"Alright, everyone, today's training objective is very simple! First, everyone except Lingling must participate in one solo Soul Battle. Whether you take part in two-on-two battles is up to you, though Lingling will be participating. Then comes tonight's main event: the team Soul Battle!"

A team without cohesion could not go far. Qin Ming understood this well, so his plan tonight was to throw Wang Tianyi into the Imperial Fighting Team and have him fully integrate through teamwork.

Everyone answered in agreement. Given Heaven Dou Royal Academy's status, it had an exclusive lounge at the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena. Ye Lingling and Qin Ming remained in the lounge while Yu Tianheng pulled Wang Tianyi away to register. The first matches to begin were the one-on-one battles for the Battle Soul Masters. Along the way, Yu Tianheng explained many more rules, his enthusiasm making even Dugu Yan behind them somewhat uncomfortable.

After paying the registration fee, Wang Tianyi quickly received his own Iron Soul Battle Badge. Most of the others held Silver Soul Battle Rank badges, while Yu Tianheng was only a step away from advancing to the Golden Soul Battle Rank. The difference in ranks made Yu Tianheng and the others breathe a sigh of relief. After all, at their Soul Battle ranks, it was impossible for them to encounter Wang Tianyi.

"Tianyi, with your strength, you needn't worry too much about your safety. But if you run into someone who fights dirty, then in an emergency, make sure to protect yourself first!"

The Great Soul Arena did not allow killing, but that rule was only meant for ordinary people.

From beginning to end, Wang Tianyi nodded humbly, looking every bit the model student. Soon, his match began.

The Imperial Fighting Team stood at ringside, cheering Wang Tianyi on. Qin Ming even took out paper and pen. He intended to record some of Wang Tianyi's combat habits, as well as his strengths and weaknesses, to make it easier to devise tactics in the future.

The host was giving an animated introduction at ringside, but this was merely a match between two ordinary Soul Elders, and the audience looked largely uninterested.

"Ladies and gentlemen, according to the information I have, this Soul Elder named Wang Tianyi is entering the Soul Arena for the first time today. Yet his Soul Power has already reached level 32. I believe he'll bring us a different kind of surprise!"

"And his opponent... Iron Armor! He has already achieved four consecutive victories and is one of the rising stars of the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena! It seems this Soul Master named Wang Tianyi is rather unlucky!"

The host desperately tried to stir up the crowd with his words. Hearing that a rookie who had just arrived was facing a dark horse, the spectators did become a little interested. After all, what they enjoyed most was watching clueless rookies get brutally beaten.

A small amount of cheering reached the center of the arena. Wang Tianyi quietly watched the tall man in the distance waving to the audience, and an emotion called displeasure rose in his heart!

What kind of trash was allowed to stand in the same place as him?

Did an ant like that deserve to enjoy cheers?

Wang Tianyi's expression did not change, but the aura around him became completely different from before. Yu Tianheng and the others watching from ringside shuddered. Oh no, the other Wang Tianyi was back!