As the most prestigious Soul Master academy in the Heaven Dou Empire, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy covers a vast area, capable of accommodating thousands of students. Its buildings are towering and the scenery is beautiful.
After finishing his cultivation, Yu Tianheng wandered around the academy. A gentle breeze brought him Sisi touch of coolness, making him feel very comfortable.
Yu Tianheng strolled along casually, and before he knew it, he had arrived at a quiet garden in the academy. Just then, a lively figure came into his view.
The newcomer was Lan Lingmeng, dressed in a light purple dress that swayed gently in the wind. Her features were exquisite, and she possessed a lively and charming aura. The moment she saw Yu Tianheng, her eyes lit up like stars, and a radiant smile bloomed on her face. She quickly stepped forward.
"Junior Brother Tian Heng, I never expected to run into you here!" Lan Lingmeng called out cheerfully, her voice full of surprise. She ran up to Yu Tianheng, slightly out of breath, her cheeks flushed from running.
Yu Tianheng was taken aback for a moment, but quickly remembered who it was and politely replied, "So it's Senior Sister Lan Lingmeng. May I ask what brings you here?"
"Nothing much, just wanted to say hello. I haven't seen you around lately, what have you been up to?" Lan Lingmeng asked softly, her eyes full of curiosity.
Yu Tianheng smiled and replied, "What else can I do but cultivate?"
"I see, Junior Brother Tian Heng, you are truly diligent and hardworking." After praising him, Lan Lingmeng continued, "May I ask what level your Soul Power is currently?"
"Of course, Soul Master's Soul Power Level is a secret. If you don't want to tell me, you don't have to."
"It's alright, there's nothing to hide."
My current Soul Power Level is 39.
Upon hearing this number, Lan Lingmeng's eyes widened, and her heart began to pound wildly, as if it were about to burst out of her chest. "Level 39? How is that possible!" The number kept echoing in her mind, as if she had been struck by a heavy hammer.
She still remembered that not long ago, when Yu Tianheng fought Lei Long, the former's Soul Power Level was still 36. How long has it been? He has already broken through three levels and reached 39!
This cultivation speed is just too fast!
Lan Lingmeng originally thought she had good talent. She was only eighteen years old, but her Soul Power Level was as high as level 38. Her cultivation progress was also considered fast among her peers. She was expected to break through the bottleneck of level 40 before she turned 20. However, compared with Yu Tianheng, she was far behind.
She knew that Yu Tianheng was only thirteen years old this year, five years younger than her, but his Soul Power was one level higher than hers, and he would break through again soon and become Four-Ring Soul Master.
Perhaps when Yu Tianheng reaches her current age, he might even reach the Five Souls level and become Soul King.
My God, Soul King who's not even twenty years old! That's extremely rare even in the history of the continent!
Thinking of this, Lan Lingmeng's palms became sweaty, and her back felt slightly cold.
Amidst the shock, a sense of admiration arose, but even more so, an indescribable pressure.
She clenched her fists, secretly making up her mind. "I must not fall behind, I must work harder to catch up with him!" However, as soon as this thought arose, Yu Tianheng's terrifying cultivation speed resurfaced in her mind, making her doubt whether she could really do it. This extreme shock and self-doubt made Lan Lingmeng's breathing become rapid, and she could not calm down for Jiujiu.
" Tian Heng, you are truly remarkable. It's one thing to have exceptional talent, but what's even more commendable is that you haven't wasted your talent and have cultivated so diligently. You will surely become a legend in the Soul Master World in the future!" Lan Lingmeng praised.
Yu Tianheng was slightly taken aback, then smiled politely and replied, "You flatter me. It was just casual cultivation."
The two then began to chat. During their conversation, Lan Lingmeng increasingly felt that Yu Tianheng was not only exceptionally talented, but also possessed a calm and wise demeanor. Coupled with his extraordinary family background and good looks, Lan Lingmeng's fondness for Yu Tianheng rose sharply.
As a noblewoman from the imperial family and the eldest daughter of the Linyin Duke's Mansion, Lan Lingmeng was well aware of her future destiny: after graduating from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, she would enter the Heaven Dou Empire Court Etiquette Academy to study noble etiquette, and then marry a nobleman of equal social standing—a so-called political marriage—in order to safeguard the interests of her family.
If nothing unexpected happens, Lan Lingmeng has a very good chance of marrying Lei Long, the son of the Imperial Marshal.
Even if it wasn't Lei Long, it was most likely a nobleman's son like Lei Long.
Even if you've never met that person, even if you don't know their character, whether they're ugly or handsome, there's nothing you can do about it; that's how it is for nobles, and many of the older female members of the family have gone through the same thing.
Thinking about this, Lan Lingmeng felt very repressed.
But now she has a new option.
That's Yu Tianheng!
He is outstanding in terms of talent, strength, and family background, and he is also good-looking, which fits Lan Lingmeng's criteria for choosing a spouse. Rather than marrying a nobleman she has never met in the future, she would rather take the initiative and pursue Yu Tianheng.
After hesitating for a moment, Lan Lingmeng blushed slightly and mustered her courage to say, "Junior Brother Tian Heng, I think you are exceptionally outstanding, and I feel very comfortable around you. Why don't we start dating? We can cultivate together in the future."
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed across Yu Tianheng's face, but he quickly regained his composure. He said earnestly, " Lingmeng, thank you for your appreciation. However, I feel that I am still young and at a crucial stage of my cultivation. Romantic feelings would only distract me. Currently, I only want to go further on the path of Soul Master, and I really have no mind to consider anything else. I'm sorry."
To be honest, Lan Lingmeng is quite pretty, and under normal circumstances, Yu Tianheng wouldn't mind dating her.
But given the current situation, there isn't that time.
He needs to cultivate and become stronger to cope with the chaos that will occur more than a decade from now, otherwise his family will be destroyed.
Ideally, one should rely on the memories in their mind to seize the opportunities that originally belonged to the protagonist Tang San, strengthen their own power, and establish a royal dynasty in the future.
Compared to this, what is mere romantic love?
Furthermore, if it weren't for the desire to obtain the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well controlled by Dugu Bo, he wouldn't even want to provoke Dugu Yan; he only wanted to cultivate in peace.
Upon hearing this, a hint of disappointment flashed in Lan Lingmeng's eyes, but she quickly recovered and said with a smile, "It's alright, I was being presumptuous. I hope we can still be good friends and grow together in the future." Yu Tianheng nodded in agreement, and the two chatted briefly before parting ways.
Watching Yu Tianheng's departing figure, Lan Lingmeng showed no sadness whatsoever. Instead of being angry at Yu Tianheng's direct rejection, Lan Lingmeng looked at him with new respect.