“Who is this?” Yan was slightly startled, and he subconsciously looked at Jiang Mian, only to find that Jiang Mian and Xie Yue had already rushed out.
Jiang Mian landed a Jump Kick directly on the person’s face, sending them flying backward instantly. Xie Yue followed closely, rushing behind the person, and kicked them in the lower back, knocking them to the ground, where they landed with a painful faceplant.
“How dare you! I am His Royal Highness Xue Beng, the Fourth Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire!” The person’s cheek was rubbed against the ground, making his face look like a pig’s head. He coughed up a mouthful of fresh blood and said incoherently, “Believe it or not, I’ll have your lives!”
“Xue Beng? Never heard of him.” Xie Yue revealed his Spirit, Moon Blade, and a surge of killing intent swept across the room. Through his reckless training methods, Xie Yue’s strength had undergone a qualitative leap. Now, he could be said to be unrivaled among Spirit Kings.
“If you’re not convinced, you can go find someone. We’ll wait right here,” Jiang Mian said calmly. “Xue Beng is just a disfavored Prince.”
“You!” Xue Beng’s face flushed red. He pointed at Jiang Mian and his group and said fiercely, “You just wait!”
“You’d best hurry,” Jiang Mian sneered. “I’d like to see who this disfavored Prince can call.”
“Alright.” Xue Beng spat out some phlegm, turned, and ran off to call for people. Jiang Mian didn’t take him seriously at all. He was merely going to find Prince Xue Xing, who would then call Dugu Bo to deal with them.
Dugu Bo, merely a Level 92 Titled Douluo, was nothing compared to the dozen or so Level 99 powerhouses behind Jiang Mian!
Jiang Mian no longer paid attention to the fleeing Xue Beng. He looked at the grandly decorated gate in front of him and exclaimed, “Is this Heaven Dou Royal Academy?”
“It can’t compare to Spirit Hall,” Yan chuckled. “Damn it, I didn’t get to make a move just now.”
“Small problem, there will be plenty of opportunities to act later,” Jiang Mian patted Yan’s shoulder and said, “That Xue Beng is a Prince after all. Since he lost face, he will definitely try to get it back.”
“Don’t worry,” Xie Yue patted his chest and vowed confidently, “If he calls for backup later, both of you step back and watch me work.”
“Got it,” Jiang Mian grinned, his smile containing the cunning smirk of a successful plan.
“Heaven Dou Royal Academy?” Hu Liena led Zhu Zhuqing out of the carriage. Zhu Zhuqing’s eyes were cold as she looked at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, her thoughts unknown.
After all, her sister was from Star Luo Royal Academy, and logically, Heaven Dou Royal Academy’s strength was comparable to Star Luo Royal Academy’s.
There was still one year until the Soul Master Competition. Yu Tianheng should have already broken through to the Spirit Ancestor level from Spirit Elder by now. Dugu Yan was similar to him, but her level should not yet have broken through to Spirit Ancestor.
“Stop! Who are you, daring to trespass into Heaven Dou Royal Academy!” The guards at the gate raised their halberds, blocking Jiang Mian and the others outside the door.
“Go report that the Spirit Hall team has come to exchange and learn with the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team,” Xie Yue flung out a token, which was actually an Elder Token, only possessed by honorary Elders of Spirit Hall.
Elder Token holders were all honorary Elders of Spirit Hall. The Upper Three Sects each held one, and Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo held two, making them extremely rare.
He hadn’t expected Xie Yue to have one as well.
The guard took the token with both hands. After he clearly saw the pattern on it, the guard immediately trembled, scrambling and crawling into Heaven Dou Royal Academy to report the news.
“Where did you get that Elder Token?” Jiang Mian asked in surprise. “Did Bibi Dong even give you this?”
“Chrysanthemum Douluo left it for me,” Xie Yue said with a smile. “He left first, fearing we might encounter obstacles on the way, so he left this Elder Token.”
“So that’s it.”
Jiang Mian suddenly understood. He couldn’t help but think to himself, “Fortunately, it was Chrysanthemum Douluo who left it. If Bibi Dong only gave the token to Xie Yue and not to me, I would definitely have to make a fuss with her when I get back.”
“Look at the imposing manner of these little guys; they really have some style,” Xiong Jun admired. “We’ve lived so many years, and we still don’t have their moves.”
“Live and learn,” Chi Wang said with his arms crossed, sighing, “That saying is really true.”
“Even a dog’s mouth can spout ivory now,” Xiong Jun chuckled. “You’ve truly surprised me.”
“Blind Bear, can you stop causing trouble?” Chi Wang shook his fist and said with an exasperated laugh, “Why didn’t I notice your mouth was so foul before?”
“Because your strength wasn’t enough before,” Xiong Jun patted Chi Wang’s shoulder and laughed heartily, “Before, two of you weren’t enough for me to fight. Now that your strength has increased, your words are much tougher than before.”
“Heh heh.” Chi Wang slapped Xiong Jun’s paw away with a crisp sound and laughed, “So I’m still grateful to Jiang Mian. Without him, I would never have reached this height.”
“Are you perhaps thinking of offering yourself to him?” Xiong Jun clutched his stomach and laughed heartily, “That would be quite something! Jiang Mian is surrounded by beauties; I’m afraid you wouldn’t be able to get in.”
“Get lost.”
“Look, the chairmen of Heaven Dou Royal Academy’s Education Committee are coming out to greet us.” Jiang Mian stood in the center, looking at the three old men walking out with a gentle smile.
“Gentlemen, you have come a long way, and we apologize for not greeting you sooner.” The dean in the middle spoke first, “I am Meng Shenji, Chief of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy’s Education Committee.”
A pot-bellied, white-bearded old man on the left stroked his belly and said with a smile, “I am Bai Baoshan, Second Chief of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy’s Education Committee.”
The thin and tall old man said calmly, “I am Zhi Lin, Third Chief of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy’s Education Committee.”
“Three Spirit Douluo,” Chi Wang instantly saw through the three old men’s true strength. “The one in the middle is an agility-attack system, the one on the left is a defense system, and the one on the right is a control system.”
“Can they take one of my slaps?” Xiong Jun asked.
“No,” Chi Wang said. “They are just three Spirit Douluo; they probably can’t even take half a slap.”
“How boring,” Xiong Jun chuckled, his eyes filled with disdain.
“Greetings, three chairmen.” Jiang Mian and the younger ones were quite polite. They all cupped their fists, showing their respect.
“Heaven Dou Royal Academy’s generation of prodigies, why would you think of coming here to exchange and learn today?” Meng Shenji stroked his beard and asked with a smile.
“A few days ago, your academy’s student, Yu Tianheng, stopped my carriage and wanted me to visit,” Jiang Mian chuckled. “We are here by invitation.”
“Please.” Meng Shenji gestured, welcoming everyone in with a respectful and neither humble nor arrogant attitude. Jiang Mian and the others entered first. Xiong Jun, driving the carriage, didn’t even look at them. As he passed the three chairmen, he quietly released a powerful spirit power, intending to intimidate the three Spirit Douluo.
Of course, the effect was obviously good.
Meng Shenji, along with the other two, all changed their expressions. Meng Shenji saw the group enter the academy and said to Bai Baoshan and Zhi Lin, “Titled Douluo?”
“And very powerful Titled Douluo,” Zhi Lin said with a gloomy expression. “The levels of those two powerhouses in the carriage are definitely not below 95.”
“This is meant to be a show of force,” Bai Baoshan said with a deep frown. “What does Spirit Hall want? We have always kept to ourselves.”
“I don’t know. Let’s wait and see,” Meng Shenji patted Zhi Lin’s shoulder and asked, “Should we report to His Majesty?”
“Let’s observe the situation first,” Zhi Lin said. “These people even possess the highest-level Elder Token, so Spirit Hall clearly places great importance on them. Let’s treat them well first so as not to give them any leverage.”
“Alright.” Zhi Lin and Bai Baoshan responded, and the three followed closely, entering Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
“This academy is quite grand,” Yan whispered close to their ears. “Look, there’s even a fountain.”
“Don’t be so uncultured,” Xie Yue said, somewhat speechless. “Our Spirit Hall even has an Angel God statue; they don’t have one here.”
“Soon they will,” Jiang Mian chuckled.
Zhu Zhuqing and Hu Liena walked behind the three. They were both so beautiful that many students stopped to watch, casting strange glances.
Hu Liena held her head high, completely disdaining these types, while Zhu Zhuqing remained as cold as ever, still unconcerned about such things.
“Jiang Mian, do you really plan to spar with the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team?” Xie Yue asked curiously.
Jiang Mian nodded and said, “Since we’re here, let’s test their strength. They’re just a bunch of rabble.”
“That’s interesting,” Xie Yue laughed. “It’s a good chance to practice Nana-jie and my Spirit fusion skill.”
“That’s a bit too much bullying,” Jiang Mian secretly patted Xie Yue’s shoulder and laughed, “Let’s not make them lose too badly; it’s impolite.”
Regarding how powerful Xie Yue and Hu Liena’s Spirit fusion skill was, Jiang Mian probably had the most say. He had tried it with the two of them before, and the final result was that Jiang Mian narrowly won.
Although Jiang Mian was about ten levels higher than them, the Spirit fusion skill was not a simple one-plus-one attribute amplification. Now, although Xie Yue and Hu Liena were only at Level 40, their Spirit fusion skill was already capable of contending with a Level 70 Spirit Saint. Jiang Mian had to put in a lot of effort to win against them back then.
Of course, from then on, Xie Yue trained even more relentlessly, hoping to one day surpass Jiang Mian. Of course, he also knew that it was highly unlikely.
“Zhi Lin, call the team members over,” Meng Shenji instructed from behind. “Remind them to give their all; these visitors are not to be underestimated.”
“Alright,” Zhi Lin said. “It’s also a good opportunity to let these young ones understand that there are always people stronger than them.”
“The last time they encountered those Shrek students, they already suffered a setback. Let’s see if they’ve made any progress this time,” Bai Baoshan said. “It’s also a good opportunity for us to see the strength of Spirit Hall’s Golden Generation.”
“Exactly,” Meng Shenji said. “The Soul Master Competition, held every five years, is about to begin. Knowing yourself and your enemy ensures victory in every battle.”
“Later, let’s try not to reveal too much of our strength. Xie Yue and Nana-jie’s Spirit fusion skill shouldn’t be used. I’ll see if I can take on all seven of them by myself,” Jiang Mian boasted.
“You’re exaggerating a bit,” Xie Yue said. “We can’t lose. If we instigate trouble and then lose, Master will punish us severely when we get back.”
“Don’t worry.” Jiang Mian was still very confident in his strength. Although he currently only had Level 57 spirit power, in terms of raw power, an eighty-level Spirit Douluo might not even be his opponent. Fighting a Titled Douluo was still unlikely, but after some more growth, a Titled Douluo would be no match for him either.
The Heaven Dou Royal Academy team, at present, merely had their captain Yu Tianheng who had advanced to Spirit Ancestor. The others were presumably still Spirit Elders. What was so scary about a group of children in their thirties?
Jiang Mian planned to cultivate his spirit power diligently once he returned to Spirit Hall, aiming to reach Level 60 as soon as possible.
Di Tian’s plan for him to subdue the Evil Eye Tyrant Master of the Evil Demon Forest at Level 60 still held a small expectation for Jiang Mian.
“What? You said the Spirit Hall Golden Generation wants to spar and exchange with us?” Inside the room, Yu Tianheng stood up abruptly upon hearing Zhi Lin’s instructions, asking in surprise, “What do they want to do?”
“Are they trying to establish their authority?” Dugu Yan said calmly. “Or does Spirit Hall want to extend its reach here?”
“Unclear,” Zhi Lin said. “Whatever their intentions, you all need to be on your guard. Even if you can’t win, you can’t lose too quickly.”
“The Spirit Hall Golden Generation, just how strong are they?” Yu Tianheng clenched his fists, his eyes burning with intense fighting Spirit. “I just advanced to Spirit Ancestor, and they’re already here? Perfect timing to test the gap between us.”
A green figure suddenly appeared, seemingly an uninvited guest, in the corridor.
Meng Shenji had just led Jiang Mian and the others into the reception room and sat down when the green figure’s laughter drifted in from outside the door.
“Who is it?” Meng Shenji asked warily. “Who can sneak into my Heaven Dou Royal Academy?”
With a creak, the door to the reception room was suddenly pushed open by a powerful spirit power. Dugu Bo, clad in dark green clothes and with white hair, slowly walked in.
With each step he took, a spirit ring descended from the air. The configuration of two yellow, two purple, and five black spirit rings made Meng Shenji and Bai Baoshan both gasp in surprise.
The younger generation from Spirit Hall, however, remained calm upon seeing this person. Xiong Jun and Chi Wang didn’t even glance at Dugu Bo, simply continuing to drink their tea.
“Poison Douluo Dugu Bo?” Meng Shenji adopted a fighting stance and questioned, “Poison Douluo, what is your purpose in gracing us with your presence?”
“I just want to see who dares to act so presumptuously in Heaven Dou Royal Academy!” Dugu Bo clasped his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over the group. He sneered, “Just these few?”
“Poison Douluo?” Jiang Mian sneered, “Is that the guy even Chrysanthemum Douluo couldn’t beat?”
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo’s expression suddenly changed. He instantly appeared before Jiang Mian and asked coldly, “Kid, what do you mean by that?”
“If senior wishes to attack me, you’d better ask those two guys behind me,” Jiang Mian said, his expression unchanged. Behind him, Chi Wang and Xiong Jun simultaneously released their spirit power.
In an instant, the spirit power released by Dugu Bo was truly like a firefly compared to the bright moon in front of the two. Dugu Bo shielded himself with his hands, constantly being forced back by these two surges of spirit power.
Bai Baoshan and Meng Shenji simultaneously released their Spirits, exerting all their strength to barely withstand the pressure of the two fierce beasts.
“May I ask, senior, your esteemed name?” Dugu Bo was utterly defeated. His expression suddenly changed, and he asked respectfully, “I have offended you.”
“If you have something to say, just say it properly. Why do you have to show off your strength?” Chi Wang complained. “You can’t even beat us, it’s truly laughable.”
“Bullying the weak and fearing the strong,” Xiong Jun said disdainfully. “Someone like you isn’t worthy of knowing our names?”
Dugu Bo’s face showed an awkward expression. At that moment, a clear voice suddenly rang out from outside the room.
“Grandpa, why are you here?”