At that moment, the three Education Committee members of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy were waiting.
An old man, a fat man, and a lean middle-aged man stood at the academy gates.
The chairman, Meng Shenji, was an elderly man with white hair and a white beard. "Tell me, where exactly do these four students recommended by the Crown Prince come from?"
The second member, Soul Douluo Bai Baoshan, was a fat man whose figure was practically square. He smiled amiably. "A twelve-year-old Soul Ancestor! Such a thing is simply unheard of."
Though Bai Baoshan looked simple and slow-witted, he was actually keen-minded. "Who could raise such outstanding children besides those few illustrious powers? I remember that the siblings' surname is Tang-could they be-"
The third member, Soul Douluo Zhi Lin, had an elegant bearing and the distinctive poise of a nobleman. "Brother Bai is quite right. Apart from that secluded sect, I truly cannot imagine anyone capable of raising such outstanding juniors who are still unknown to the world."
Meng Shenji stroked his beard and smiled.
"With these students joining us, the championship of the national Soul Master Tournament is already in the bag."
"Oh? Why has the Crown Prince come?"
Meng Shenji suddenly paused in surprise.
Xue Qinghe approached with two guards.
"Your Highness!" The three Education Committee members bowed.
Xue Qinghe returned their greeting with a nod.
"Please dispense with the formalities."
The surrounding students immediately erupted into an uproar at the Crown Prince's appearance.
"So they really were here to welcome the Crown Prince."
"I told you, who else besides the Crown Prince could receive such a grand welcome?"
"Huh? Why are the Crown Prince and the three committee members still waiting at the gates instead of going inside?"
"Could it be-?"
An absurd thought arose