Chapter 63: One and a Half Years Later, Heaven Dou Royal Spirit Master Academy
One and a half years later, Lin Mo and Ye Lingling followed Director Xue straight to Heaven Dou Royal Spirit Master Academy.
The scenery here was truly excellent. At the foot of the mountain lay a clear lake, while above it rose a thousand meter peak covered in lush vegetation. The entire place gave off the feeling of a secluded paradise, hidden from the dust of the mortal world.
Director Xue was obviously very familiar with this place.
The guards did not question him at all. The moment they saw Xue Sheng arrive, they immediately stepped aside and let the three of them enter.
Then, Xue Sheng led Lin Mo and Ye Lingling deeper into Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
As they walked, he began introducing the academy's basic situation.
"Speaking of Heaven Dou Royal Academy, there are quite a lot of students here. There should be more than 500 in total."
He pointed toward the scattered buildings in the distance and continued, "However, the overwhelming majority of them are children of nobles from the empire and its subordinate kingdoms."
"Because of their family backgrounds, the Martial Souls they inherit and their Innate Spirit Power are generally considered top tier."
"With families like theirs, they lack neither resources nor support. The only thing they truly lack is diligence in cultivation, and that has absolutely nothing to do with them."
At that point, he paused, shook his head, and spoke with a trace of helplessness in his voice.
"To put it simply, even if many of these students have the same Spirit Power Rank as that kid Tianlin, if they were thrown into a real fight, most of them would probably lose. What they lack is fighting spirit and actual combat experience."
This was also one of the main criticisms outsiders directed at Heaven Dou Royal Academy. In many people's eyes, it held the title of the number one academy in the Heaven Dou Empire, yet lacked enough real strength to fully match that reputation.
Lin Mo listened quietly, his gaze sweeping over the academy grounds.
The roads were broad, lined with carefully trimmed trees and lawns. In the distance, several students in the Heaven Dou uniforms could be seen walking in small groups.
They all carried the refinement typical of noble students.
But more than refinement, there was also a faint sense of laziness.
Xue Sheng continued his explanation.
"The students in the academy are divided into three levels according to strength."
"Those who have just enrolled, or whose Spirit Power is below Rank 25, are classified as Heaven Faint level."
"Those above Rank 25 but below Rank 30 are Heavenly Ultimate level."
"And once their Spirit Power breaks through Rank 30, they enter the highest level, Heaven Dou level."
Then he added, "The teachers are classified in a similar way, though their requirements are naturally much higher."
"Rank 40 is the minimum threshold to become a teacher here."
"Teachers from Rank 40 to Rank 50 are Heaven Faint level teachers. Those from Rank 50 to Rank 60 are Heavenly Ultimate level teachers. And those above Rank 60 are Heaven Dou level teachers."
"Those who can be rated as Heaven Dou level are the true pillars of the academy. Excluding the three committee members, there are only 8 Heaven Dou level teachers in the entire academy."
Lin Mo nodded to show he understood.
Ye Lingling remained quiet the whole time, walking at the side and only occasionally glancing around.
As they continued forward, a group of buildings that looked especially solemn and dignified gradually came into view.
Xue Sheng stopped and pointed ahead.
"That is the Teaching Committee. The three committee members usually handle academy affairs there. Knowing you two were coming today, they deliberately set aside time."
Then he looked at Lin Mo with a playful smile.
"The three committee members are all highly experienced. Ordinary geniuses would not impress them much."
"But this time, I can guarantee they will definitely be shocked, especially by you, Lin Mo."
Lin Mo and Ye Lingling exchanged a glance. Both of them saw a trace of understanding in the other's eyes.
Lin Mo only smiled and said nothing.
Ye Lingling pursed her lips slightly, but also remained silent.
The reason was simple. Over the past one and a half years, neither of them had relaxed in their cultivation.
Lin Mo's cultivation speed had already been terrifying from the beginning. During this period, his Spirit Power had risen from Rank 22 all the way to Rank 28.
To be more precise, it was Rank 28 peak. He had already touched the threshold of Rank 29 and would naturally break through before long.
As for Ye Lingling, because she was a support system Spirit Master, and a tool Martial Soul support system Spirit Master at that, her cultivation speed was naturally slower than that of battle type Spirit Masters. Even so, her progress was still excellent, rising from Rank 24 to Rank 28, an increase of 4 full Ranks.
From time to time, when Ye Lingling looked at Lin Mo, a trace of resentment so faint it was almost impossible to detect would flicker through her eyes.
Being caught up to in Spirit Power Rank by someone several years younger than herself, even knowing Lin Mo's cultivation speed was monstrous, still made her feel a little frustrated.
Before long, the three of them arrived at the entrance to the Teaching Committee building.
Someone was already waiting there. As soon as they arrived, that person respectfully stepped forward and led them inside.
The interior of the Teaching Committee was simple, yet grand and imposing. Under the guide's lead, the three of them entered a spacious reception hall, where 3 old men were already seated.
All 3 elderly men were dressed in black robes embroidered with strange golden patterns.
These robes were not something ordinary people could wear. They were formal attire issued by Spirit Hall only to Spirit Masters who had reached Rank 80 and earned the title of Spirit Douluo. In terms of status, they were second only to the red robes worn by Titled Douluo.
The one seated in the central position was an old man of medium build. His face was somewhat gaunt, but he looked energetic and full of vitality, his complexion ruddy and healthy.
To his left sat a chubby old man with a round body. He was only about 4 feet tall, yet his waistline also looked about 4 feet wide.
As for the old man on the right, he was the most ordinary looking of the three.
Xue Sheng stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
"Chief Meng Shenji, Vice Chief Bai Baoshan, Third Seat Zhi Lin, I have brought them."
From Xue Sheng's earlier introduction, Lin Mo already knew that these 3 people before him were the true core of Heaven Dou Royal Academy's Teaching Committee, all 3 of them Spirit Douluo level experts.
Because Heaven Dou Royal Academy belonged directly to the Heaven Dou imperial family, the nominal headmaster was actually the current emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire.
For that reason, the academy had no actual headmaster position. These 3 old men were the real high level leaders of the academy, and all major academy affairs were decided by them.
Of course, the Heaven Dou emperor had also dispatched a senior member of the imperial family to oversee matters here, namely Prince Xue Xing.
On major issues, both sides still needed to deliberate together.
In other words, these 3 were the real backbone of Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Chief Meng Shenji, Spirit: Black Fiend, control system Rank 86, 8 ring Battle Spirit Douluo.
Vice Chief Bai Baoshan, Spirit: Heavenly Star Furnace, defense system Rank 85, 8 ring Battle Spirit Douluo.
Third Seat Zhi Lin, Spirit: Sky Blue Vine, control system Rank 83, 8 ring Tool Spirit Douluo.
This level of strength and lineup was enough to show the depth of Heaven Dou Royal Academy's foundation.
A gentle smile appeared on Meng Shenji's face as he waved his hand.
"Xue Sheng, there is no need for so much formality."
Then his gaze swept over Lin Mo and Ye Lingling, lingering on Lin Mo for a moment longer than on Ye Lingling.
"So these 2 are that old fellow Ye Linyuan's granddaughter, and his newly accepted disciple, Lin Mo?"
They already knew a little more about Ye Lingling.
As the successor of the Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul, with the veteran 8 ring healing system Spirit Douluo Ye Linyuan standing behind her, and with her own talent being far from poor, she had long been on their radar.
But their knowledge of Lin Mo was much more limited.
They only knew that he was Ye Linyuan's newly accepted disciple and seemed to be valued very highly by the old man.
As for the more specific details, they were not clear.
Xue Sheng had kept Lin Mo's information tightly sealed. No matter how the 3 of them asked, he only smiled and said that he was preparing a big surprise for them.
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