Xiao Yan followed Sun Buyu, strolling along the tree-lined path.
A little while later, Sun Buyu slowed his pace and walked beside Xiao Yan. "How old are you this year, young brother Xiao Yan?" he asked casually.
"I just turned twelve. Why?" Xiao Yan replied, slightly taken aback.
"To break through level thirty and become a Soul Elder at twelve-you truly are a rare young talent on this continent. No wonder His Highness values you so highly. Rest assured, with that token in your hand, no one in Heaven Dou City except His Majesty the Emperor would dare lay a finger on you. Just focus on cultivating. I look forward to seeing you win honors for the academy at the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament two years from now," Sun Buyu said, looking at Xiao Yan with some excitement.
When Xiao Yan had beaten up Xue Beng earlier, Sun Buyu had naturally sensed his approximate soul power level. He simply had not expected the boy before him to be only twelve.
"Thank you, Teacher Sun. I'll work hard," Xiao Yan said with a slight nod.
From what Sun Buyu had just said, Xiao Yan had begun to guess the identity of Xue He, the man he had rescued half a month ago. Someone whom a teacher at Heaven Dou Royal Academy respectfully addressed as His Highness, and who stood below one man but above ten thousand others...
That could only be the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire.
Only after they had ventured deep into the mountain did Xiao Yan truly appreciate the scale of Heaven Dou Royal Academy. The steps leading uphill were carved from white jade, each one engraved with images of soul beasts. The craftsmanship was exquisite.
The setting sun and evening glow fell across