The Tiandou Crown Prince
Before returning to Tiandou Royal Academy in the Di'ao Province, Yu Tianheng suddenly approached Qin Ming and said firmly,
"Teacher Qin, I would like to request some time off to return to my sect for intensive training,to cultivate my soul power, train my soul skills, and strive to reach level forty as soon as possible, obtain soul rings, and become a Soul Sect Master!"
Qin Ming was very surprised, but having been a teacher for so many years, he could not fail to notice the relationships between Wang Li, Dugu Yan, and Yu Tianheng. When it came to matters of the heart, there was no way he could intervene.
Although he wanted to persuade Yu Tianheng to stay and continue the team's training, seeing the determination on his face, Qin Ming could only say,
"Alright. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Wang Li has received full guidance from His Excellency Bi Linmian, and he is naturally reckless,every time he trains, he pushes past the limit to absorb soul rings."
"I admire his dedication, but I don't recommend you imitate his life-risking style. It's far too dangerous and could lead to life or death at any moment."
Yu Tianheng nodded, then bid farewell to Qin Ming and the other members of the Tiandou Royal Team, eventually setting out alone to return to his sect for training.
As for the other two involved,Wang Li and Dugu Yan,they felt little in the way of special emotions. Wang Li would never hand Dugu Yan over to someone else, and since she liked Wang Li, she would no longer have feelings for Yu Tianheng.
Nevertheless, Wang Li and Dugu Yan still wished Yu Tianheng success in breaking through to Soul Sect Master. After all, he had been a teammate and had contributed during the hunt for the Gluttonous Root Demon.
The others,Shimo, Shimo, Yufeng, Ausro, and Ye Lingling,felt a mix of admiration and realization. Their mental alarms had gone off. Wang Li was already a Soul Sect Master, and at such a young age. Yu Tianheng was planning to return to his sect to train and break through to level forty as soon as possible.
Having been considered geniuses since childhood, if they did not strive to catch up, it would be shameful. Watching Wang Li absorb his fourth soul ring, it was impossible not to feel envy.
Because of Wang Li, and because of the soul beasts required for the fourth soul ring hunt, the Tiandou Royal Team members were now all motivated, eager to reach Soul Sect Master themselves.
One day later, at the main campus of Tiandou Royal Academy,
News of Qin Ming's return had reached the three education directors. They placed great importance on it, and Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhi Lin personally came to greet them.
Seeing the three education directors, Qin Ming stepped forward and saluted,
"Directors, I have returned. I have not failed in my mission. We successfully hunted the soul beast required for Wang Li's fourth soul ring. Wang Li has now officially become a Soul Sect Master!"
"Good, good, good…"
The three directors smiled broadly. For someone Wang Li's age to become a Soul Sect Master would undoubtedly set the record for the fastest breakthrough on the continent. And he was a student of Tiandou Royal Academy.
Meng Shenji's gaze swept over the crowd. He hummed lightly and asked,
"What about that child, Tianheng?"
Qin Ming, slightly helpless, explained,
"He requested leave to return to his sect for intensive training. He wants to reach level forty as soon as possible, gain soul rings, and become a Soul Sect Master."
Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhi Lin exchanged glances. They were seasoned individuals who had lived for decades. Though surprised, they were not shocked. Meng Shenji spoke,
"That child is also proud by nature. I hope he can view this properly. Pressure can create motivation, but cultivation must still be gradual."
"By the way, Qin Ming, you and the team traveled to the Star Dou Forest to hunt soul beasts. That was hard work. Give the children a few days of rest."
"The matter of Wang Li, I have reported to our academy's dean,who is now His Majesty, the Emperor of the Tiandou Empire. The Emperor is very pleased. Our Tiandou Empire, our Tiandou Royal Academy, has produced such a young prodigy."
"Due to his busy schedule, His Majesty cannot meet Wang Li personally. However, he has sent the Crown Prince. You will return today, and tomorrow the Crown Prince should arrive."
"Wang Li, do not leave the academy yet. Tomorrow, accompany the three of us to pay a visit to His Highness, the Crown Prince."
Upon hearing this, all eyes turned to Wang Li, filled with admiration and amazement.
On the surface, Wang Li appeared surprised, but he fully understood that with his growing strength, he would naturally attract the attention of higher-ups and even leaders of various factions.
He had nothing to fear. As his strength grew, his ability to protect himself improved significantly. Moreover, he had Dugu Bo, a Titled Douluo, backing him.
As long as he did not directly offend the Tiandou Crown Prince, there would be no serious problem. The only complication was that the Crown Prince was likely not the real Xue Qinghe, but probably the imposter Qian Renxue.
The current Martial Soul Hall Pope, Bibi Dong, and the former Pope, descendant of Qianxun Ji, created a tangled web of identities.
Wang Li considered it troublesome, but he quickly realized: since this person came as the Tiandou Crown Prince, he would simply treat him as such. If the prince extended goodwill, Wang Li would graciously accept; if he sought to win him over, Wang Li would be grateful.
Eventually, when his strength reached its peak, he would neither have to flatter anyone nor obey anyone's orders.
On the surface, Wang Li furrowed his brow slightly and pretended to be a little nervous, asking,
"Directors, I understand. Since this is a visit to the Tiandou Crown Prince, are there any special etiquette rules or precautions I should be aware of?"
Meng Shenji smiled. He understood Wang Li very well. Wang Li came from a humble background, with no family or influential connections. He was from a small city in the westernmost Fasnuo Province of the Tiandou Empire, from a tiny village.
For someone of his background to reach Tiandou Royal Academy was nothing short of miraculous. Moreover, his record was clean and his status legitimate. As Emperor of the Tiandou Empire, Xue Ye was delighted to send his heir in person to meet Wang Li, show goodwill, and win him over.
Meng Shenji said with a smile,
"Do not worry. His Highness the Crown Prince is very polite and easygoing. He will not be strict about formalities. You only need to show basic respect. Additionally, the three of us directors will accompany you and will certainly speak highly of you."
Wang Li seemed to relax, then smiled,
"Thank you very much, Directors."
At this point, the soul beast hunt officially concluded. At the same time, Wang Li had now come to the attention of the Tiandou Emperor and the Tiandou Crown Prince. A twelve-year-old Soul Sect Master was exceedingly rare across the continent.
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