Over the next few days, Yu Tianming familiarized himself with his newfound strength under his father's guidance.
In the blink of an eye,
the day of departure arrived.
Early that morning, Yu Minghe boarded the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's private carriage with his two sons.
Four snow-white steeds pulled the carriage, which had a spacious, comfortable interior and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's crest adorning its exterior.
"Tian Heng, look after your little brother once you get to the academy," Yu Minghe instructed his eldest son.
Already nine years old, Yu Tianheng was tall and slender, with handsome features. He smiled. "Don't worry, Father. I'll protect Tianming."
Yu Tianming looked at his older brother, warmth filling his heart.
However.
Thinking of his own strength, Yu Tianming looked at him again and really wanted to say, Who'll be protecting whom is still up in the air...
Yu Tianheng only had rank nineteen Soul Power at present, still some distance from becoming a Soul Grandmaster.
Though Yu Tianming only had rank sixteen Soul Power, his powerful physique, Valstrax Martial Soul, and Dragon Qi meant he could at least thrash a Soul Elder.
Even against a Soul Ancestor, Yu Tianming could put up a fight, with the outcome uncertain.
The carriage slowly left True Dragon Mountain and headed toward Heaven Dou City.
Along the way, Yu Minghe explained the academy's situation to Yu Tianming.
"Heaven Dou Royal Academy is divided into junior and advanced divisions. The junior academy admits students from six to twelve years old, while the advanced academy takes those over twelve."
"You're six now, so normally you'd enter the junior academy's first year. But your strength far surpasses your peers', so we can apply to the academy and see whether you can enter a higher grade directly."
"Once you become a Soul Grandmaster, you can apply directly to the advanced academy!"
Yu Tianming's eyes lit up. "Can I be in the same grade as my brother?"
Yu Tianheng shook his head with a smile. "I'm already a fourth-year student. Still, if you perform well enough, it's not impossible."
"There are quite a few factions at the academy,"
Yu Minghe continued. "There are members of the imperial family and descendants of nobles."
"Tianming, remember this: the dignity of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan must never be violated! You're the young sect master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Your standing is no lower than that of the imperial family's children."
Yu Tianming nodded earnestly. "I understand, Father."
After traveling for half a day,
the carriage finally arrived at Heaven Dou City.
Heaven Dou Royal Academy occupied an enormous area on the outskirts of Heaven Dou City, its buildings magnificent, while the junior academy stood in the southeastern corner of the campus.
The carriage stopped outside the academy gates.
Yu Mingyuan River stepped out with his two sons, and several academy teachers immediately came forward to greet them.
"Welcome, Hall Master Yu," the middle-aged man in the lead said respectfully.
Yu Minghe was not merely the sect master's son. He was also a hall master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, wielding real authority.
Yu Minghe nodded slightly. "Dean Su, sorry for the wait."
This man was the dean of Heaven Dou Royal Junior Academy, a powerful Six-Ring Soul Emperor.
He looked at Yu Tianming and said kindly, "This must be your son? His bearing is indeed exceptional."
"By convention, six-year-old children should enter the first year."
Yu Tianheng stepped forward. "Dean, my little brother has extraordinary talent. Could he enter the fourth year directly and join my class?"
Dean Su looked troubled at this. "Well... the academy's rules..."
Yu Minghe gave a light cough. "This is also my father's wish."
Upon hearing this,
Dean Su's expression immediately changed, and he hurriedly said, "Since it is Sect Master Yu's wish, entering the fourth year will naturally be no problem."
"Mm."
Yu Minghe nodded in satisfaction.
Having both sons in the same class would give him considerably more peace of mind.
Otherwise, he really would be a little worried...
Make no mistake, Yu Minghe was not worried about Yu Tianming being bullied. Rather, Yu Tianming was too strong, and children did not know how to hold back when fighting. If someone ended up dead, it would reflect poorly on them.
"Hall Master Yu, shall I take your son straight to Class One of the fourth year, then?" Dean Su asked.
"Yes, sorry for the trouble."
Yu Minghe nodded, then looked at his two sons. "Tianming, try not to fight at school. If anything happens, go to your older brother."
"All right."
Yu Tianming nodded with a smile.
"Good. I'll head back, then. There are still sect affairs to handle." Yu Minghe said no more, turning to board the carriage.
They watched Yu Mingyuan leave.
Then Dean Su looked at Yu Tianheng and Yu Tianming and smiled. "Young masters, let me take you to your classroom."
"Mm."
Heaven Dou Royal Junior Academy, fourth year, Class One's classroom.
Dean Su pushed open the carved oak door and led the Yu brothers into the classroom.
The noisy classroom immediately fell silent, dozens of gazes turning toward them in unison.
"Students, we have a new member joining us today," Dean Su introduced with a smile. "This is Yu Tianming. Starting today, he will be your classmate."
Once the students got a clear look at the newcomer, the classroom immediately erupted in an uproar.
Standing beside Yu Tianheng was clearly a child of only six or seven.
"Is this some kind of joke?"
A blond boy in the back row sprang to his feet. "Has this brat even been weaned?"
Roars of laughter immediately erupted throughout the classroom.
"Quiet!" Dean Su's expression darkened. "This is the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's second young master. The academy has granted special approval for him to skip grades."
At those words,
most of them shut their mouths.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan still carried considerable intimidation.
But a few of them had never gotten along with Yu Tianheng to begin with.
One spoke up directly, his tone dripping with sarcasm. "Even someone from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan can't break the rules, can they?"
In a corner of the classroom, a purple-haired girl suddenly slammed the desk and stood. "Enough! Tian Heng's little brother is my little brother. Does anyone have a problem with that?"
Yu Tianming looked over. Purple hair, green eyes-he recognized her as Dugu Yan at a glance.
Behind her, the cool, white-haired beauty Ye Lingling stood quietly. Though she said nothing, her eyes showed support.
The brothers Shi Mo and Shi Mo, along with Yu Feng and Osler, all stood up.
The members of the Heaven Dou Royal Team in the original story were mostly the same age as Yu Tianheng. Only Ye Lingling was a little younger, but she had skipped grades too.
Geniuses formed a circle of their own.
As his classmates, they already had quite a good relationship with Yu Tianheng.
At the sight of Dugu Yan, those few students from earlier all lowered their heads.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan might not bother holding a grudge against a few children, but Poison Douluo, that slave to his granddaughter, absolutely would!
Seeing the tense atmosphere, Dean Su opened his mouth to smooth things over, only for Yu Tianming to raise a hand and interrupt him. "Dean Su, let us handle this ourselves."
"That's right."
Yu Tianheng also spoke in a low voice.
Neither brother was meek. Members of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan generally had fierce, unyielding temperaments. There were no cowards among them.
Boom!!
A surge of draconic might suddenly erupted from Yu Tianming, plunging the entire classroom into an ice cellar.
Though he had not released his Martial Soul, the oppressive force originating from his bloodline made everyone's heart pound wildly!
The blond boy in the back row paled abruptly.
His arrogant expression instantly froze. He felt as though an ancient Ferocious Beast had fixed its gaze on him, every hair on his body standing on end!
"Brother, one each. I'll beat up that blond in the back row."
At this, a hint of amusement flashed through Yu Tianheng's eyes. He nodded. "All right. That foul-mouthed one is yours."
Before his words had faded, Yu Tianming had already shot forward in a blur.
"So fast!"
Before the cries of surprise in the classroom had died away, Yu Tianming was already in front of the blond boy.
"Stay away from me!!"