Heaven Dou Royal Academy

Level twenty-nine.

Dai Xuanyu had not slept all night, yet he looked full of energy.

One night of cultivation had brought him to level twenty-nine. Just one more level, and he could reach level thirty and absorb a Soul Ring.

His cultivation speed might have seemed slow, but Dai Xuanyu was preparing for a Ten-Thousand-Year third Soul Ring.

His physical strength had to keep up, and so did his mental strength.

That was why he was in no hurry.

On the surface, this approach seemed at odds with Dai Xuanyu's decision to face his true feelings last night.

In fact, it was preparation for becoming a god in the most perfect way possible.

From the beginning, Dai Xuanyu's conservative goal had been to reach Soul Saint before turning twenty.

That had never changed.

Facing his true feelings last night had, more than anything, made Dai Xuanyu realize that he absolutely could not put the cart before the horse as Qian Renxue had.

I almost forgot. Today's the day I officially enroll at Heaven Dou Royal Advanced Academy.

I may be transferring in, but I can't be late on my first day.

Once he remembered what day it was, Dai Xuanyu hurriedly got up and washed.

He then used a few secret techniques to alter his build and appearance.

After finishing his preparations, Dai Xuanyu left the room through a secret passage and departed the Embassy's residential quarters as Dai Zhuang.

The Star Luo Royal Advanced Soul Master Academy had sent a total of fifteen exchange students.

Because those fifteen differed in background, strength, age, and other respects, however, they had been arranged to enroll in batches.

Of course, fifteen was only the official figure.

In reality, there were a few more.

Those additional students were naturally self-funded transfers.

They had been carefully selected to muddy the waters and draw away attention.

Heaven Dou Royal Advanced Soul Master Academy was not inside Heaven Dou City, but outside it.

After all, the city did not have enough space for a Soul Master Academy of that size.

Heaven Dou Royal Academy did not have many students—just over five hundred—and almost all were nobles.

"Almost" was necessary because Heaven Dou Royal Academy also admitted a few exceptionally talented commoners.

There were very few of those, though. Their number might not even have reached double digits.

The student body was small, but its full range of facilities still required a great deal of space.

There was the Soul Fighting Zone, for instance, and the simulated-environment cultivation zones...

Once he was far enough away, Dai Xuanyu hailed a carriage and set off for Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Nestled between mountains and water. It really is a fine place.

The carriage moved quickly. Before long, it had left the city and arrived at the foot of a mountain.

Since he was transferring into Heaven Dou Royal Academy as an exchange student, Dai Xuanyu had naturally done plenty of research.

Heaven Dou Royal Academy lay only twenty kilometers from the capital, Heaven Dou City.

The mountain before him, the forest behind it, and the lake he had just seen at the mountain's left foot all fell under Heaven Dou Royal Academy's management.

To say they fell under its management was putting it lightly. They belonged to the academy.

"Sir, the carriage can only go this far," the driver called from outside.

At that, Dai Xuanyu stepped out and paid the fare.

Unlike the treatment Shrek Academy had received in the original story, Dai Xuanyu faced no scorn from the students along the road.

After all, even under a different identity, his clothes, bearing, and air still marked him as no ordinary noble.

In fact, even if Dai Xuanyu had dressed plainly, no one would have come out to stop him.

They were not fools. Anyone who came all the way to Heaven Dou Royal Academy had a reason to be there.

In the original story, the main reason Xue Beng had picked a fight with Shrek Academy was to weaken the forces under Xue Qinghe by indirect means.

Heaven Dou Royal Academy was, after all, firmly in the crown prince's camp.

As for whether Xue Beng had been playing the wastrel to survive while also disrupting Crown Prince Xue Qinghe,

or whether he had played the part for so long that there was little difference between the act and the real thing, no one could say.

Judging by the outcome, though, Xue Beng's approach had worked quite well.

He had eventually ascended the throne and kept the Heaven Dou Imperial Family going.

Of course, the most important factor had been Tang San, that steadfast warrior for feudalism.

Without him, the Heaven Dou Imperial Family would have met its end back in the era of Douluo I.

Heaven Dou Royal Academy really is rich.

As Dai Xuanyu walked toward Heaven Dou Royal Academy, he took in its scale.

Even the mountain steps had been carved from white marble.

Each step bore a different Soul Beast design, rendered with exquisite craftsmanship.

They also blended beautifully with the surrounding scenery, lending it a touch of tranquility and distinctive charm.

Its landscaping was unquestionably among the finest in the world.

That's one way it differs from my Star Luo Royal Academy, in both style and layout... Dai Xuanyu silently assessed it.

The one thing he found regrettable was that, for all its splendor, it lacked a certain royal dignity.

I've finally reached the main campus of Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

At the mountainside, the view opened up before Dai Xuanyu.

The main campus consisted entirely of single-story buildings, giving outsiders the impression of a fortress.

Its outer wall stood five meters high, bright yellow from end to end and topped with glazed tiles. It looked strikingly beautiful,

and still radiated an unmistakable air of wealth and rank.

"May I ask who you are?"

A guard respectfully stepped in front of Dai Xuanyu and asked his identity.

Dai Xuanyu took the recommendation letter he had prepared from his storage bracelet and handed it over.

"I'm an exchange student from Star Luo Royal Academy. Here's my recommendation letter."

In truth, the guard understood everything the instant he took the letter.

Dai Xuanyu had no need to say another word.

The guard had gone through the same procedure several times over the past few days.

"This way, sir. I'll take you to the reception room." After respectfully returning the letter, the guard led Dai Xuanyu into the campus.

Whether classes were in session or on break, few students could be seen outside.

They were either in class or cultivating in the various simulated-environment zones. The main campus was where the fewest people were found.

Dai Xuanyu entered the reception room alone and waited.

"Honored guest, here are some pastries and tea."

While he waited, a dedicated attendant came into the room to serve him.

The academy could not afford to slight the exchange students sent by the Star Luo Empire, whether officially appointed or self-funded.

The exchange program itself was a matter of great importance.

"Thank you." Dai Xuanyu gave a slight nod.