Chapter 53

(PS: A few minor characters are just fleeting; even original small characters, even if they have names, don't get much screen time.)

Dai Xiyu has already broken through to level fifty-four, while Xue Qinghe, no matter how you think, it's not likely to rise four levels in a year.

In that case, this trip to Tian Dou is even more assured!

And that so-called "genius" named Zhao Yu has also wilted.

There's simply no comparison; not only is the soul ring configuration vastly different, but the soul power level also differs by over ten levels.

By now, it's time for the old dean to step in and smooth things over.

Only to see, the old dean spoke in a solemn voice:

"This time, Your Highness is our trump card; Zhao Yu will first serve as vice-captain, with Your Highness as captain leading the whole team."

After the old dean made the arrangement, all six people had no objections.

As for Dai Xiyu, although he wasn't interested in the captain's position, he also couldn't be bothered to shirk it.

After the arrangements were made, the old dean took out a pocket-sized carriage from his storage soul tool.

Powered by soul power, the small carriage immediately expanded.

The coachman beside had already prepared a tall, large horse; after the carriage landed, he skillfully coupled them.

"This carriage is a soul tool that can greatly save travel time; what originally required ten days now only needs five."

While opening the carriage door, the old dean explained its function to Dai Xiyu.

Dai Xiyu was somewhat surprised, after all, the distance between Star Luo City and Tian Dou Cheng is nearly five thousand li; covering it in five days equals traveling a thousand li per day.

You must know, this is pulling a carriage with people, not just a single person riding a horse.

Only a soul tool can achieve traveling a thousand li per day.

Dai Xiyu boarded the carriage first and found a seat near the inside.

The carriage was fairly spacious; eight people got on without feeling any crowding.

After everyone boarded, the old dean gave the coachman a command, and the carriage immediately set off.

Like the high-end carriages used by the royal family, this soul tool has fine shock-absorbing devices, so it runs without much jolting.

Along the way, the old dean and Dai Xiyu discussed a lot of information about the the Heaven Dou Empire, as well as specific methods of that astonishingly talented "Snow Qinghe."

Under the disguise of the angel set soul bone, the outside world does not know that "Snow Qinghe's" martial soul is a six-winged angel.

Even in the old dean's understanding, it is said that Snow Qinghe possesses a mutant swan martial soul.

That makes sense, as Qian Renxue, who has lurked in the Tian Dou imperial palace for twenty years, could not have never used her martial soul.

And as soon as the Spirit Hall's iconic six-winged angel martial soul is exposed, Qian Renxue's identity will surely be revealed.

The reason it can be hidden so perfectly must be that the soul bone disguises the angel martial soul somewhat, making it hard to detect, which is more reasonable.

Only later, after Tang San cultivated the Purple Extreme Magic Eyes, could he accurately discern that Qian Renxue's martial soul is a six-winged angel.

Listening to the old dean's description, Dai Xiyu silently compared it with the original work's content in his memory.

He found that although Qian Renxue concealed her martial soul, her soul skills seemed unchanged, hardly different from memory.

During the journey, with nothing to do, Dai Xiyu could only cultivate to pass the time.

Until five days later, the group arrived at a mountain foot forty li outside Tian Dou City.

This is the entrance of the Tian Dou Royal Academy; like the Star Luo Royal Academy, it is built against mountains and beside water, with pleasant scenery.

Dai Xiyu got off the carriage with the others; afterward, the old dean lightly stroked the carriage body, and it immediately shrank to palm size, being stored into the soul tool.

At this moment, several people who had been waiting in advance came forward to greet them.

The arrivals consisted of one elder and three youths; among them was a youth with a jade-like face and splendid attire, especially eye-catching.

Dai Xiyu had already guessed who that youth was, and his gaze immediately went to the top of his head.

19999999

Originally it was exactly twenty million luck; just a minute ago, Dai Xiyu plundered one point, so it became 19999999.

Upon seeing this, Dai Xiyu silently confirmed in his heart, marking Qian Renxue as one of his targets.

The elder leading the way looked quite ordinary in appearance, wearing a black robe whose surface was embroidered with some strange patterns in gold thread.

This elder's attire is exactly the same as the old dean's; Dai Xiyu knows this is the custom uniform for soul masters who have reached rank eighty in the Spirit Hall, representing the noble status of a Title Douluo.

Thus, this elder of the Tian Dou Royal Academy should be one of the three elders of the Teaching Committee.

As expected, when the elder approached, he first smiled and said to the old dean:

"Dean Hu Can, long time no see, you're still as punctual. We've just arrived at the gate, and you're already here."

The old dean also greeted with a smile, saying:

"Director Zhi Lin of the Teaching Committee, I hope you've been well. Looking at your robe, have you broken through? Congratulations, congratulations."

Zhi Lin immediately said humbly:

"It's only been a couple of months; this old man, at my age, has just reached the Title Douluo level, and I don't even know if I can go further."

After the pleasantries, Zhi Lin turned his gaze to Dai Xiyu, his eyes lighting up as he said:

"This student's bearing is so extraordinary; his identity must surely be out of the ordinary, right?"

In fact, Zhi Lin had already guessed who Dai Xiyu is.

After all, the incident of the Star Luo Empire's princely struggle has been over half a year, and the news has long reached the the Heaven Dou Empire.

Now, the the Heaven Dou Empire has only one remaining prince; Dai Xiyu's attire and bearing are clearly different from others, making him naturally easy to recognize.

Seeing this, Dai Xiyu slightly bowed and greeted Zhi Lin, saying:

"Junior Dai Xiyu, second prince of the Star Luo Empire, came here with the dean this time to broaden his horizons."

Unlike back home, in the the Heaven Dou Empire, no one here is Dai Xiyu's subject.

Therefore, when facing this eighty-ranked Title Douluo of the Teaching Committee, it's quite normal to refer to oneself as a junior.

Zhi Lin laughed heartily and said: "Indeed, heroes emerge from youth; how similar you are to our Prince Qinghe!"

Speaking, Zhi Lin turned to the side and, facing Dai Xiyu, introduced him, saying:

"This is our the Heaven Dou Empire's eldest prince, His Highness Xue Qinghe. You've come at just the right time; Qinghe hasn't graduated yet, so take this opportunity to exchange more."

At this moment, Qian Renxue was not as talkative as in the original work; instead, she gave off a somewhat refined and elegant feeling.

After Zhi Lin's introduction, she then greeted Dai Xiyu and performed the noble salute.

However, just as Qian Renxue had just straightened her back and made eye contact with Dai Xiyu,

In an instant, her gaze froze somewhat, stuck in place.

Dai Xiyu wore a faint smile, quietly looking into Qian Renxue's eyes.

As long as their eyes meet, the skull's passive effect will automatically trigger, unless one of them looks away or someone else reminds them to break it; otherwise, Qian Renxue will continually be affected by the skull.

(End of chapter)