On the other side, Tang Yi had already moved far away from Notting City, heading toward the capital city of the Heaven Dou Empire, Heaven Dou City.
Heaven Dou City was quite far from Notting City, and along the way Tang Yi had to pass through many provinces and cities.
After several days of travel, Tang Yi arrived at a large city within the Farnos Province: Kamikaze City!
On the other side, Tang Yi had already moved far away from Notting City, heading toward the capital city of the Heaven Dou Empire, Heaven Dou City.
Heaven Dou City was a long distance from Notting City, and the journey required passing through many provinces and cities.
Tang Yi was not in a hurry either, treating it as a journey across the continent, while also getting familiar with the customs and local culture of various regions.
His mother, the Blue Silver Emperor, was safely growing in the [Life Breath Active Ceramic Pot]. The blue-golden leaves bathed in sunlight every day, becoming increasingly radiant, which greatly comforted Tang Yi.
After several days of travel, Tang Yi finally arrived at one of the top ten cities within Farnos Province—Kamikaze City.
From afar, Kamikaze City's walls stood over ten zhang high, built from neatly stacked bluish-gray stone bricks, gleaming with a heavy luster under the sunlight.
At the city gate, traffic flowed like a river. Merchant caravans and pedestrians came and went endlessly. The queue entering the city alone stretched for over a li.
Merchants in various clothing styles, porters carrying heavy loads, and soul masters riding horses formed a lively scene at the gate.
Tang Yi slowly entered the city with the crowd, and the scene before him immediately brightened his eyes.
The wide streets were enough for four carriages to travel side by side. Shops lined both sides, their signboards varied and colorful.
There were shops selling soul tools, displaying various soul tool samples at the entrance, attracting passing soul masters to stop and watch;
There were herb shops, their counters filled with jars of medicinal materials of all kinds, the air faintly filled with a herbal fragrance;
There were also weapon and armor stores, taverns, teahouses, and inns—everything one could imagine.
The streets were packed with people: nobles in luxurious clothing, soul masters carrying weapons, and street vendors shouting loudly. It was extremely lively.
Compared to Notting City, this place was like heaven and earth apart.
Notting City had narrow streets, sparse shops, and few pedestrians, becoming quiet and empty by evening. But Kamikaze City remained brightly lit and bustling even at night.
Tang Yi sighed inwardly: this is what a real large city looks like.
Kamikaze City was also the first major city Tang Yi had passed through.
Tang Yi found a street-side teahouse and sat down, ordering a pot of local specialty—Green Peak Tea.
"Sir, is this your first time in Kamikaze City?"
The waiter was a clever young man. While pouring tea, he enthusiastically introduced: "The most famous place in our Kamikaze City is the Kamikaze Academy!"
"That is one of the five elemental academies of the Heaven Dou Empire, specializing in wind-attribute soul masters. Every year, countless people try to get in, but their admissions are extremely strict. Without talent, you simply cannot enter."
Tang Yi took a sip of tea. The aroma was clean and refreshing, with a long lingering sweetness.
He nodded slightly, naturally aware of the Kamikaze Academy.
In the original story, Kamikaze Academy, Blazing Fire Academy, Tianshui Academy, Thunderbolt Academy, and Elephant Armor Academy were known as the five elemental academies, each specializing in different attributes. Kamikaze Academy focused on wind-type martial souls, and its dean Feng Bailing was said to be a Soul Douluo-level powerhouse.
These five academies frequently exchanged and sparred, creating intense competition and producing many outstanding young soul masters.
And Feng Xiaotian was the most outstanding genius student of Kamikaze Academy's generation.
"Where is the Kamikaze Academy located?"
Tang Yi asked casually.
The waiter pointed toward the east of the city: "In the eastern district. It occupies a huge area. If you want to watch the excitement, now is a good time. I heard the academy students are doing their monthly assessment at the training field today, and it's open to the public. Many people have already gone to watch."
"Those students are the pride of Kamikaze City, especially Feng Xiaotian. I heard he reached Soul Elder level at only twelve or thirteen years old—truly incredible!"
Tang Yi's eyes moved slightly. He paid for the tea and headed toward the eastern district.
Of course, he was not looking for trouble.
However, the five elemental academies had deep foundations, and their libraries and beast catalog archives far exceeded those of Notting Junior Soul Master Academy.
Especially Kamikaze Academy, whose wind-element cultivation techniques were among the best in the entire Douluo Continent.
"Since I'm passing by, I might as well try to scan and record all the soul master cultivation materials in Kamikaze Academy."
Tang Yi thought calmly.
...
The Kamikaze Academy training field was extremely large, enough to accommodate thousands of people.
At this moment, the surrounding area was packed with spectators: city residents, visiting soul masters, and many young men and women with admiration in their eyes.
The training field was rectangular, surrounded by hard stone walls. The ground was paved with special stone slabs capable of withstanding soul skill impacts.
Several stone pillars several zhang tall stood in the field, engraved with complex soul tool runes, clearly used for testing soul skill power.
A group of students in green uniforms were taking turns conducting combat drills.
Their martial souls were mostly wind-type beast or weapon souls. Their movements carried howling wind sounds, agile and sharp, drawing cheers from the crowd.
Tang Yi watched for a while and quickly locked onto a particularly different-looking boy.
The boy was about twelve or thirteen years old, tall and upright, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes. His silver-gray short hair moved slightly with the wind, giving him a striking presence.
He stood at the edge of the field, arms crossed, calmly observing the matches. Occasionally he nodded slightly, occasionally shook his head, displaying a commanding demeanor.
Most noticeable was the faint soul power fluctuation around him—Level 31, Soul Elder.
A Soul Elder at twelve or thirteen years old—this talent was truly astonishing.
Tang Yi immediately understood: this must be Feng Xiaotian.
While observing him, a Kamikaze Academy student stepped out of the arena and looked directly at Tang Yi.
The student looked about twenty years old, strong-built, and full of arrogance.
After sizing Tang Yi up and seeing that he was younger but calm and composed, he became somewhat displeased.
Having stayed in Kamikaze Academy for too long, these students were used to admiration. Seeing an outsider ignoring them naturally made him unhappy.
"Hey, you over there. Are you a soul master too?"
The student walked over provocatively.
Tang Yi glanced at him—Level 23 Great Soul Master, average talent.
Too lazy to respond, Tang Yi simply nodded slightly.
Seeing his indifferent attitude, the student became even more annoyed and raised his voice: "From your look, you must be from outside, right? Dare to come down and spar? Let us Kamikaze Academy students see your skills!"
The surrounding crowd immediately became interested and started cheering.
"Yeah! Let him fight!"
"An outsider dares act wild in Kamikaze City?"
"Teach him a lesson!"
Under the commotion, the student immediately attacked Tang Yi.
Tang Yi considered that dealing with a talentless Level 21+ Great Soul Master would be effortless.
With his "Nine Yang Inner Strength" and the Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms, a single strike sent the student flying.
The student was shocked, but still unwilling to accept defeat.
Several Kamikaze Academy students rushed forward, preparing to surround Tang Yi.
"Daring to injure our academy member, you're not leaving today!"
Before Tang Yi acted—
"You must not be rude."
Feng Xiaotian calmly stopped them. His voice was not loud, but carried unquestionable authority.
"Yes, Senior Feng!"
The students immediately restrained themselves and stepped back.
Feng Xiaotian looked at Tang Yi, a trace of scrutiny flashing in his eyes.
After a moment of observation, he frowned slightly—he could not see through Tang Yi at all.
This surprised him and also sparked interest.
"My juniors were a bit rude. I apologize," Feng Xiaotian said calmly, with a hint of pride. "However…"
He suddenly changed tone, smiling slightly: "Since you are a soul master, let's have a spar. My name is Feng Xiaotian. May I know yours?"
This sounded polite, but was also a probe.
As the top genius of Kamikaze Academy, Feng Xiaotian naturally had pride in his bones and wanted to test him.
"Tang Yi, from Notting City."
"Good name. Then please guide me."
Soul power erupted—two yellow and one purple soul ring appeared: two hundred-year rings and one thousand-year ring.
The crowd erupted.
"That's Feng Xiaotian!"
"The top genius of Kamikaze Academy!"
"A twelve-year-old Soul Elder!"
"That outsider is doomed!"
"Not necessarily, he looks calm!"
Feng Xiaotian smiled slightly: "Please."
Tang Yi smiled.
In the original story, Feng Xiaotian was Fire Dance's devoted admirer, constantly defeated yet persistent, and although suppressed by Tang San, his willpower and self-created soul skill talent were admirable.
Especially his later skill: "Furious Wind Demon Wolf Thirty-Six Combo Slash."
If taken for use, he would be a valuable asset.
"Alright."
Tang Yi stepped into the arena.
The crowd looked at him with pity, already imagining his defeat.
"Such a pity, so young…"
"Not necessarily, he seems unusual…"
Feng Xiaotian moved first, a blur of blue shadow rushing forward.
A hand slash came down!
Tang Yi sidestepped effortlessly.
"Good!"
Feng Xiaotian's eyes lit up.
He followed with Wind Blade Array, sealing all escape routes.
But Tang Yi moved like a ghost, dodging every strike.
"Impossible!"
Feng Xiaotian activated second soul skill—Dual Wolf Possession.
Then third soul skill—Wind Wings.
He soared and struck down with full power.
Tang Yi finally moved.
One palm.
BOOM!
Feng Xiaotian was sent flying, staggering back, and finally collapsing to the ground in shock.
The arena fell into dead silence.