The Three Seats of the Imperial Academy's Education Committee

Not long after, the frightened young Soul Master returned, accompanied by three old men.

The three old men were all wearing black robes embroidered with strange patterns in gold thread. These robes were not exclusive to them, but were custom-made formal attire that only Soul Master of level 80 or above with the title of Soul Douluo could receive from the Spirit Hall, representing their status.

"Education Commissioners, these are the two men who claim to be Marquis and are causing trouble at the gate of our academy." The young Soul Master pointed at Huo Lei and An Jun, shouting as he reported the situation to the three elders.

An elderly man in the middle turned cold and looked at the young Soul Master, sternly rebuking him. "Ignorant brat, those before you are Northern Conquest Marquis and Twin Martial Marquis. Hurry up and step forward to apologize!"

Upon hearing the old man's words, the young Soul Master's face turned deathly pale. His body went limp, and he knelt on the ground, kowtowing repeatedly. "I was ignorant! I didn't recognize the two marquises! Please, sirs, have mercy on me!"

An Jun glanced at the young Soul Master kneeling and kowtowing, and said calmly, "Ignorance is no excuse, but be more careful in the future, don't be so arrogant. Get up! Take this carriage away and settle it in."

"Yes, yes, yes! I will certainly make sure the carriage is properly settled for Your Marquis." The young Soul Master trembled as he grabbed the reins and led the horse away.

"Hahaha! Brother An Jun, it's been a long time. I'm so sorry for not greeting you sooner. Please don't take offense." The old man in the middle smiled and stepped forward to greet An Jun.

"Brother Shenji, it's been a long time! You're still as dashing as ever!" An Jun greeted the old man with a smile as well.

"Brother An Jun, you're too kind. Is this the Twin Martial Marquis?" The old man glanced at Huo Lei, then looked at An Jun with a look of surprise and doubt.

An Jun nodded. "That's right. Brother Shenji, do you still remember the Soul Master Tournament four years ago? In the Blazing Fire Academy team, there was a person with Twin Martial Souls, and that young man in front of us is named Huo Lei."

"Oh! Yes, yes, I remember now. That genius with Flame in his right hand and Lightning in his left. So it was him. He's changed so much in four years." Upon hearing the introduction, the old man instantly understood, and his eyes brightened considerably. He looked at Huo Lei and greeted him humbly.

At the same time, An Jun's words were overheard by two other old men, who also gleamed with interest as they carefully examined Huo Lei.

An Jun smiled and said, "Huo Lei, let me introduce you. The gentleman standing next to me is Meng Shenji, the chief of the Education Committee of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. His Martial Soul is the Black Demon, and he is an Eight-Ring Soul Douluo powerhouse in the Control System. He is also a friend of mine for many years."

Meng Shenji was of medium build, with white hair and beard. Although he was rather thin, he was vigorous and had a ruddy complexion. When he spoke, his voice was somewhat high-pitched, yet it gave people a very approachable feeling.

Huo Lei bowed slightly and said, "Junior Huo Lei greets Senior Meng Shenji."

Meng Shenji looked at Huo Lei with a smile and said humbly, "Your Twin Martial Marquis, you are too kind. Please forgive me if I have been negligent in any way."

"Twin Martial Marquis, let me introduce you to my two old buddies." Meng Shenji said, pointing to an old man on his left. "This is Bai Baoshan, the second-in-command of the academy's Education Committee. His Martial Soul is the Heavenly Star Furnace, and he is Level 86, eight-ring Battle Soul Douluo of the defensive type."

Bai Baoshan's physique was the complete opposite of Meng Shenji's; he was short but extremely fat. His face was full of smiles as he nodded to An Jun and Huo Lei.

An Jun nodded in response.

Huo Lei treated Bai Baoshan the same way he treated Meng Shenji, bowing slightly to him.

Meng Shenji pointed to the last old man and said, "This is Zhi Lin, the third seat of the Education Committee. His Martial Soul is the Azure Vine, and he is Level 84, eight-ring Tool Soul Douluo of the Control System."

Zhi Lin has a well-proportioned build, is of medium height, and has an ordinary appearance with nothing particularly special about him. The only thing that makes him memorable is probably his eyes, which occasionally reveal a bright glint when they open and close.

Zhi Lin forced a smile and nodded in greeting.

Huo Lei and An Jun responded politely in different ways.

"The original story mentions that when the Shrek Academy students joined the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, the three instructors in front of them were at levels Level 86, 85, and 83 respectively. More than four years have passed, and two of them have only increased their Soul Power by one level. I'm afraid Chief Meng Shenji's Soul Power Level increase is also not much, probably only around one level. No wonder he was still Soul Douluo when he fought against the Spirit Hall at the end; his improvement speed is too slow." A thought flashed through his mind.

"Brother An Jun, Twin Martial Marquis, please come inside." Meng Shenji smiled and gestured for them to enter.

Huo Lei and An Jun entered the Heaven Dou Royal Academy under the guidance of Meng Shenji.

Only by entering the mountains can one truly appreciate the scale of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. The stone steps leading up the mountain are carved from white marble, with each step adorned with a different Soul Beast pattern, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship.

The air in the mountains was not only fresh but also very humid, which made Huo Lei feel relaxed and intoxicated.

"The main campus of the academy is located halfway up the mountain, and the mimicry areas are distributed throughout the mountain, at the foot of the mountain, and also by the lake," Meng Shenji explained to Huo Lei and An Jun as they walked.

An Jun asked curiously, "Brother Shenji, how many students does the Heaven Dou Royal Academy have now?"

Meng Shenji said, "The university has more than 500 students, mostly children of nobles from the empire and its affiliated kingdoms. There are more than 50 teachers, which is sufficient in terms of teaching staff, but..." He shook his head helplessly at this point.

Huo Lei and An Jun understood and didn't ask. They were all Soul Master, so this mountain path was nothing to them, and they soon arrived at the mountainside.

The main campus of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy is entirely composed of single-story buildings, giving it the appearance of a fortress. The outer walls are five meters high and are bright yellow, making them extremely beautiful. Even the tops of the walls are covered with glazed tiles, which are particularly dazzling under the sunlight.

Upon entering the academy, there weren't many students to be seen. According to the old man of the Divine Strategist, most students were cultivating in various simulated areas, so the main campus was relatively deserted.

Meng Shenji looked at Huo Lei and asked with a smile, "How do Twin Martial Marquis feel about this place?"

Huo Lei smiled and said, "Very good, even better than I expected. I really like the environment here."

"The environment is good, but no geniuses like the Twin Martial Marquis have emerged." Meng Shenji smiled, but his words revealed bitterness.

Huo Lei politely replied, "Senior Meng Shenji, you flatter me. The seven members of the Imperial Fighting Team four years ago were all extraordinary."

Meng Shenji shook his head and smiled wryly, "The seven members of the Imperial Fighting Team back then were indeed quite good, but compared to the Twin Martial Marquis, they were still far inferior."

For a moment, neither of them spoke, and the atmosphere suddenly became heavy.

An Jun changed the subject to ease the atmosphere, saying, "Brother Shenji, is it true that the Heaven Dou Royal Academy has different levels for both students and teachers? How are they divided?"

In response to An Jun's inquiry, Meng Shenji began to give a brief introduction to the personnel structure of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

"The students of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy are divided into three levels. The first level consists of newly enrolled students and those whose strength is below level 25, called the Heavenly Subtle Level. The level between 25 and 30 is another level, called the Heavenly Supreme Level. Those above level 30 enter the highest level, the Heaven Dou Grade."