A Fateful Meeting

While the aristocracy is indeed a historical dreg, it also played a significant positive role in maintaining national rule and stability.

The Heaven Dou Empire suffered the loss of far too many nobles. Nine ranks of Earl and above were wiped out, and the viscounts and barons fared no better. Then came the struggle for succession between Erlong, which resulted in the execution of many more nobles who had chosen the wrong side.

Without the suppression of the nobles, riots broke out in many places. Some were due to people who could not bear the oppression and rose up in rebellion, but most were due to the Spirit Hall, the Star Luo Empire and other forces probing and seizing territory.

In an instant, the Heaven Dou Empire was engulfed in flames of war.

Under these circumstances, how could Ning Fengzhi possibly let his daughter run around freely?

In addition, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has also suffered heavy losses recently, and the sect is in a state of utter desolation.

Ning Rongrong was indeed willful and capricious, but she wasn't ignorant. In addition, Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong were disfigured, and they were the two people closest to Ning Rongrong.

Under these circumstances, it would be even less likely for Ning Rongrong to impulsively run away from home alone.

Therefore, it would be impossible for him to join Shrek Academy.

As the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the only place she can go besides staying in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

It's worth mentioning that the Heaven Dou Royal Academy now recruits not only children of nobles, but also commoners who pass the examination.

This is the benefit of the deaths of a large number of nobles; otherwise, even if Xue Qinghe had succeeded to the throne, he would not have been able to achieve this.

The power of the nobility was so great that even the emperor often had to compromise. Now, most of those who opposed them were dead, leaving only a few insignificant figures whose opposition was futile.

Ning Rongrong had grown tired of staying at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, so she came to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

With her own strength and hard work, plus the support of Yi Diandian's backing, Ning Rongrong successfully made it into the Heaven Dou Royal Academy First Team.

Now, in the Suotuo Great Soul Arena, the Heaven Dou Royal First Team is facing the Mad Team in a 7v7 team battle.

Dugu Yan did not participate; having followed Chen Mo for a while, she had no interest in this kind of childish game.

The reason she was the vice-captain was simply because she didn't want to be the captain and didn't want to deal with those trivial matters. With her current cultivation level of 53 Soul King, she could have graduated long ago.

The main reason she remains at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy is because her good friend Ye Lingling is there.

Chen Mo and Xiao Wu were grounded, and Ye Lingling was the only friend left to keep Dugu Yan company.

As for Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan rejected him long ago. However, a simp will not be defeated by setbacks; he will only see this as a test from the goddess.

Dugu Yan was also very troubled by this. If Ye Lingling been there, she would have already gotten far away from Yu Tianheng.

Without any setbacks, the Heaven Dou Royal First Team easily defeated the Mad Team.

Right after it ended, Qin Ming ran into an acquaintance, Dean Flender of Shrek Academy. He was now missing a leg and leaning on an iron cane, his face full of vicissitudes and dejection.

Qin Ming greeted Flender excitedly, "It really is you, Dean Flender!"

Upon seeing the newcomer, Flender felt a surge of excitement and joy. Qin Ming was the monster he had cultivated at Shrek, and among the younger generation of the entire Douluo Continent, he was undoubtedly one of the top figures, a truly remarkable individual.

Flender laughed, "It's you, Qin Ming. Looks like you're doing pretty well. No wonder you're a student from Shrek Academy."

Qin Ming scratched his head. "Dean, you flatter me. But, what's wrong with your leg?"

Qin Ming looked at Flender's missing left leg with some confusion and bewilderment. He had almost not recognized the dean just now, because the current Flender was so different from the original dean in temperament. Although the former dean was somewhat greedy, he always had a serious and earnest expression and a great demeanor. Now, he looked only haggard and decadent.

Flender sighed dejectedly, "I met a formidable opponent and lost a leg."

Qin Ming roared, "Who is it? How could someone be so vicious? Dean, tell me who he is! As a member of Shrek, I will avenge you!"

Flender was silent for a moment before slowly saying, "This is my personal matter, so don't worry about it. Today is a rare day for us to get together, so let's not talk about those sad things. Let's drink until we drop tonight."

Qin Ming sighed helplessly, "Alright, teacher, let's drink until we drop tonight."

Qin Ming: "By the way, teacher, let me introduce my student to you. I am now a teacher at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, in charge of all matters concerning the Heaven Dou Team One. I came to Suotuo City this time for two reasons: first, to cultivate their team combat capabilities, and second, to return to the Shrek Academy to visit you, the dean, and the other teachers."

Flender chuckled, "Perfect timing, your four junior classmates are all here. Let you all get to know them."

Qin Ming introduced his students to the Shrek Academy students one by one, and Flender also introduced Tang San, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar to Qin Ming.

Ma Hongjun nudged Dai Mubai, then pointed to the three girls from the Imperial Fighting Team, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and Ning Rongrong, and whispered, "Hey, Boss Dai, look, they're girls!"

Dai Mubai gave a knowing smile and teased, "Hey fatso, stop staring at other girls, they'll get shy..."

Qin Ming greeted Tang San, thus becoming acquainted.

Qin Ming: "I didn't expect there to be four junior students in this year's class. They must all be quite capable, right?"

Speaking of the strength of Tang San companions, Flender was also somewhat proud. "Dai Mubai, Martial Soul: White Tiger, level 38, Power Attack System Battle Soul Master, two yellow and one purple Soul Ring, seventeen years old this year. Tang San, Martial Soul: Blue Silver Grass, level 36 Control-Type Battle Spirit Master, two yellow and one purple Soul Ring, thirteen years old. Ma Hongjun, Martial Soul: Evil Phoenix, level 28, Power Attack System Battle Soul Master, two yellow Soul Ring, also thirteen years old. Oscar, Martial Soul: Sausage, level 32, support-type Soul Master, two yellow and one purple Soul Ring, sixteen years old."

After he finished speaking, Qin Ming and the members of the Imperial Fighting Team couldn't help but look at Tang San.

"Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul? He's only thirteen and already at level thirty-six! How did he do that? With a little more effort, he might even catch up to Sister Yan in the future..."

Everyone looked at Dugu Yan again, because Dugu Yan's current Soul Power Level was level 53, Soul King, and she was 21 years old.

Flender was somewhat curious; given Tang San's exceptional talent, could anyone at his age surpass him in cultivation?

Qin Ming noticed Flender's confusion and explained, "Although Yanyan is already twenty-one years old, her cultivation has reached level fifty-three, and her Fourth Soul Ring is even ten thousand years old. In terms of strength, she's not much weaker than me. I can't teach her anything more..."