I am Ling Han, the Ice Emperor!

His words were touching, but Xiao Wu remained wary.

A Titled Douluo could no longer absorb Soul Rings, but that did not mean they could not absorb Soul Bones.

Ling Han looked at the wariness on Xiao Wu's face, utterly speechless.

"What, you think I'd covet your Soul Bone? You must be joking. Take a good look!"

With that, Ling Han raised his right arm.

"My right arm bone is the youngest and lowest-quality Soul Bone in my entire body. The Ten-Thousand-Year Ice Dragon Right Arm Bone. As for the others, I won't bother introducing them one by one."

"In short, believe me or don't. Your Soul Bone isn't good enough for me!"

His sudden display of haughtiness actually put Xiao Wu at ease. She felt that he had a point.

Then Ling Han tossed the sachet over to her.

"What's this?"

"A sachet that conceals your aura. Even a Titled Douluo won't be able to see through it, so relax. But I'm not giving it to you. Remember to return it when you find a replacement."

Xiao Wu tested it and discovered that it really could conceal her aura. Her wariness of Ling Han eased a little more.

"Let's go. Xiao San should be done packing by now. Time to leave."

Without waiting for Xiao Wu, Ling Han started walking.

Xiao Wu hesitated for a moment before following him.

Tang San had already packed his belongings and was waiting for Ling Han and Xiao Wu outside Dorm Seven.

"Come on, Xiao San. We're off!"

A moment later, Ling Han took to the sky with Xiao Wu and Tang San, flying into the distance.

Next stop: Heaven Dou Royal Academy!

When they reached the vicinity of Heaven Dou City, Ling Han did not enter the city. Instead, he went straight to Heaven Dou Royal Academy outside its walls.

He brought Tang San and Xiao Wu to the academy gates.

"Please let them know that someone is here to apply for a teaching position."

Ling Han addressed the two gatekeepers.

Seeing his distinguished bearing, the gatekeepers dared not keep him waiting and hurried inside to report his arrival.

A short while later, they informed Ling Han and his companions that they could enter.

Ling Han led Tang San and Xiao Wu into Heaven Dou Royal Academy and, following the gatekeeper's directions, arrived at the director's office.

The director was a bespectacled middle-aged man who looked quite scholarly.

"You're applying for a teaching position? Please state your soul power level and Martial Soul."

In his eyes, Ling Han was only in his twenties and could be a Soul Ancestor at most. As a high-level Soul Emperor, he was more than qualified to interview him.

"You're not qualified to interview me. Go get the three board members."

As he spoke, Ling Han took a seat without being invited.

The middle-aged man's expression darkened. His first thought was that Ling Han was toying with him.

"Boy, don't push your luck..."

Before he could finish, the words caught in his throat.

A terrifying aura had enveloped him, leaving him unable to move.

The director instantly realized that Ling Han was no ordinary man. Gritting his teeth, he struggled to apologize. "I'm sorry, sir! I failed to recognize your greatness. I'll fetch the three board members right away!"

Ling Han nodded and withdrew his pressure.

Overwhelmed with relief, the director hurried off to find the three board members.

So this is the pressure of a true expert? Teacher is incredible!

Watching Ling Han display his might, Tang San's eyes shone with admiration.

A short while later, the office door opened again.

This time, it was not the director who entered, but three elderly men.

The man in the lead had a head of white hair, but he was full of vigor and had a well-proportioned build.

Another was rather short and stout.

The last was thin, with eyes as sharp as a hawk's.

These were the three board members of Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

"I am Meng Shenji, chief board member of Heaven Dou Royal Academy. How should we address you?"

Seeing that all three had arrived, Ling Han knew it was time.

He rose and walked up to them.

In the next instant, an overwhelming pressure swept outward. The three board members' expressions changed drastically as they dropped to their knees, their Martial Souls forced to manifest.

"I am Ling Han. My title is the Ice Emperor!"

Ice Emperor Douluo was the title Ling Han had chosen for himself.

At those words, the three board members stared at him in disbelief, their faces stricken.

"Your Eminence, please withdraw your pressure! We can talk this over!"

Even Meng Shenji could barely withstand Ling Han's pressure, let alone Bai Baoshan and Zhi Lin.

Satisfied that he had intimidated them enough, Ling Han withdrew it.

The three board members breathed sighs of relief, staring at Ling Han as cold sweat poured down their bodies.

It was not as though they had never experienced a Titled Douluo's pressure before. After all, Dugu Bo was one.

But the difference between Ling Han's pressure and Dugu Bo's was like heaven and earth.

Although Ling Han had not revealed his Martial Soul or Soul Rings, Meng Shenji and the other two dared not question his cultivation.

Such pressure could only belong to a Titled Douluo.

Yet the young man before them looked barely in his twenties. How could he possibly be a Titled Douluo?

"I came to Heaven Dou Royal Academy to apply for a teaching position and have my disciples enroll here. I trust none of you object?"

Meng Shenji was overjoyed.

Such a young and powerful Titled Douluo actually wanted to teach at their academy? This was an incredible stroke of fortune!

"Of course not, Your Eminence! Never mind a teaching position—I would gladly give you my own seat as chief board member!"

Ling Han waved a hand. "No need. Your position doesn't interest me. What I want is to be the Imperial Fighting Team's supervising teacher."

There were still five years until the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, so the Imperial Fighting Team must already have been formed.

Meng Shenji paused briefly, then nodded without the slightest hesitation. "No problem. Consider it done, Your Eminence!"

The Imperial Fighting Team's current supervising teacher was, of course, Qin Ming.

Qin Ming was talented and had become a Soul King at a young age, but compared to Ling Han, he wasn't worth a damn!

"Take me there."

Ling Han maintained his cool, aloof demeanor throughout.

Meng Shenji nodded and personally led Ling Han to the Imperial Fighting Team's training grounds.

Upon arriving at a training ground within the academy, Ling Han saw the members of the Imperial Fighting Team.

"Ahem, everyone, stop for a moment. I have an announcement!"

At Meng Shenji's words, the team members stopped training and gathered before him.

When Dugu Yan spotted Ling Han, delight flashed in her eyes. "Brother Ling Han!"

She rushed over, hugged his arm, and said sweetly, "Brother Ling Han, it's been so long since you last came to see me! I missed you so much!"

Ling Han smiled and stroked her head. "Be good, Yanyan. Haven't I come to see you now?"

Seeing this, Meng Shenji grew even more delighted.

Dugu Yan knew Ling Han, which meant Dugu Bo knew him too!

That made Ling Han even more likely to stay at Heaven Dou Royal Academy!

With that thought, Meng Shenji continued, "Allow me to introduce Teacher Ling Han. From now on, he will replace Qin Ming as the supervising teacher of your Imperial Fighting Team."

Everyone was stunned by the announcement, and Qin Ming looked at a loss.

"Chief Meng, have I done something wrong?"

Meng Shenji shook his head. "Qin Ming, you haven't done anything wrong. But this is my decision, and it is not yours to question!"

To ensure that Ling Han stayed, Meng Shenji took an uncompromising stance.