Enrolling at Heaven Dou

Several days passed in the blink of an eye.

Over the past few days, Ning Rongrong had taken the Century Whale Rubber with Gu Feng's assistance. Combined with the sect's medicinal baths, it thoroughly stabilized her meridians, and her Soul Power successfully broke through to level twenty-seven.

Gu Feng also prepared to bring Ning Rongrong with him to study at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Early that morning, before the main gates of Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Two carriages made entirely from precious agarwood and bearing the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's emblem slowly came to a stop.

Ning Fengzhi stepped down from the carriage in an immaculate moon-white robe. Sword Douluo Chen Xin stood beside him with his hands behind his back, his long robe fluttering softly in the wind.

Gu Feng and Ning Rongrong followed behind the two of them.

Heaven Dou Royal Academy was built against the mountains, with beautiful scenery and an immense campus.

Ahead on the main road, three elderly men in black robes embroidered with golden patterns had already been waiting for quite some time.

They were the academy's three chief education committee members: Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhi Lin.

Standing directly before the three committee members was a young man dressed in a bright yellow brocade robe.

The young man was around twenty years old, with a well-proportioned build and handsome features. He carried the gentle, composed bearing of one accustomed to high status.

He was the crown prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, Xue Qinghe.

"Teacher, Sword Douluo."

Seeing Ning Fengzhi step down from the carriage, Xue Qinghe took the initiative to greet him and bowed deeply with utmost respect.

The three committee members hurried forward as well and bowed in greeting.

"Greetings, Sect Master Ning. Greetings, Sword Douluo."

A gentle smile rested on Ning Fengzhi's face as he raised a hand in a courteous gesture.

"Your Highness, why did you come here personally?"

"I was only bringing two children to complete their enrollment procedures, yet I disturbed you and the three committee members."

Xue Qinghe straightened, his attitude sincere.

"Teacher personally brought the sect's young genius and Rongrong here to enroll. As your student, Qinghe naturally should come in person to welcome you."

"Moreover, for Sister Rongrong to come to Heaven Dou Royal Academy for further study is also an honor for the imperial family and the academy."

As Xue Qinghe spoke, his gaze naturally fell upon the young man and woman behind Ning Fengzhi.

He naturally recognized Ning Rongrong, but the handsome black-haired youth standing beside her, tall and straight-backed, made his heart stir slightly.

Ning Rongrong was very naturally holding onto the youth's sleeve, her manner openly dependent.

Given the usual spoiled temperament of this little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, when had she ever been so obedient toward a boy her own age?

Ning Fengzhi turned slightly and introduced him.

"Qinghe, let me introduce you."

"This is Xiao Feng, Gu Feng. He is now a core disciple of my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

"Xiao Feng is twelve years old and a level thirty-six battle Soul Elder."

The moment those words fell, the three committee members standing behind them were all visibly moved.

"Twelve years old? Level thirty-six?"

Committee Member Meng Shenji could not help crying out in surprise, even his beard trembling.

Yu Tianheng, captain of the Imperial Fighting Team, was one of the twin stars of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Yet even at eighteen or nineteen years old, he was only level thirty-eight.

This youth before them was only twelve, yet his Soul Power was already close to Yu Tianheng's!

Clear surprise also appeared on Xue Qinghe's face.

However, he managed his emotions exceptionally well. He quickly concealed the anomaly and warmly extended a hand toward Gu Feng.

"Brother Gu Feng has attained such cultivation at so young an age. You truly are a peerless genius rarely seen in this era."

"With Teacher having gained such a talent, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will surely flourish even more in the future."

Gu Feng extended his hand and shook Xue Qinghe's.

The other's palm was delicate and fair, soft to the touch, completely unlike the hand of a man who had practiced martial arts for years.

"Your Highness flatters me. It is all thanks to the sect's cultivation."

Gu Feng's tone was neither servile nor overbearing, his expression as calm as ever.

He knew perfectly well that the true identity of the "crown prince" before him was Qian Renxue, the young mistress Spirit Hall had planted here many years ago.

Yet outwardly, Gu Feng did not reveal the slightest flaw.

Xue Qinghe sized up Gu Feng, then glanced at Ning Rongrong, who was pressed closely against him, and teased.

"It seems that Rongrong's trip not only greatly improved her cultivation, but also brought the sect back a fine son-in-law."

Ning Rongrong's cheeks grew slightly warm. She gave a soft huff.

"Big Brother Qinghe, stop teasing me. Brother Feng and I are joining the Imperial Fighting Team to win you the championship in the Soul Master Tournament two years from now!"

Everyone laughed at those words, and the atmosphere was exceptionally harmonious.

The three committee members personally led the way, bringing everyone to the academic affairs building to complete the procedures.

With Ning Fengzhi and Xue Qinghe present, the procedures for joining the Imperial Fighting Team's main squad were completed extremely quickly. Everything was settled in no time.

After the procedures were finished, Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin returned by carriage first due to sect matters.

Xue Qinghe personally escorted Gu Feng and Ning Rongrong to the tree-lined path outside the main teaching building.

"Brother Gu Feng."

Xue Qinghe took out a palm-sized gold badge from his Storage Soul Tool.

The token was forged entirely from refined gold. A swan totem of the Heaven Dou imperial family was carved on its front, while the ancient character for "Crown Prince" was engraved on its reverse.

"This is my personal token."

Xue Qinghe handed the gold badge to Gu Feng.

"There are many noble children at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, so disputes and friction are inevitable from time to time."

"You have just arrived. If you encounter any trouble at the academy that is difficult to resolve, you may use this token to find me at the Crown Prince's Residence."

Ning Rongrong watched from the side, shocked as well. She had not expected His Highness the Crown Prince to give Gu Feng his personal command token.

Gu Feng accepted the gold badge with both hands and placed it into his storage ring, then simply bowed to Xue Qinghe.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Xue Qinghe nodded slightly, then departed with his attendants.

At that moment, a set of footsteps sounded from not far away.

The newcomer wore a white-and-green robe and a Gray Wolf insignia on his chest. He was Qin Ming, the Imperial Fighting Team's instructor.

Qin Ming quickly walked up to the two of them.

"Gu Feng, Rongrong, welcome to Heaven Dou Royal Academy officially."

"Tianheng and the others are training in the exclusive Soul Fighting Arena. I'll take you over so you can get familiar with the way."

Gu Feng took Ning Rongrong's hand and replied politely to Qin Ming.

"Then we'll trouble Teacher Qin Ming to lead the way."

Ning Rongrong also called him Teacher Qin Ming.

The three of them followed the stone path behind the main campus.

Before long, a massive circular domed structure appeared before them.

Pushing open the heavy metal doors revealed a dedicated Soul Fighting Arena built to exceptionally high standards, its floor covered in thick slabs of black granite.

On the field, Yu Tianheng was engaged in a sparring exercise against the Shi brothers, with lightning and yellowish earthen radiance intertwining and surging.

Dugu Yan sat on a bench at the edge of the field, watching the match. Ye Lingling stood quietly in the shade at the farthest edge, her face veiled in black gauze as she held a water flask in her arms.

Hearing the doors open, the people inside all stopped what they were doing.

Yu Tianheng withdrew the lightning around his body, casually wiped the sweat from his forehead, and strode over.

"Teacher Qin Ming, are the new teammates here?"

Qin Ming clapped his hands, signaling everyone to gather.

The Imperial Fighting Team's seven main members swiftly gathered before them.

Qin Ming pointed to Gu Feng and Ning Rongrong beside him and announced to everyone.

"Starting today, Gu Feng and Ning Rongrong are members of our Imperial Fighting Team."