Kapitel 47: Chapter 47: Arrival
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The Fansuo Province, located at the farthest western edge of the entire Heaven Dou Empire, is undoubtedly one of the most remote areas. Therefore, Wang Li and Gorfah had to pass through it on their way to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
First, they had to cross part of the Balak Kingdom and then a portion of the Silvis Kingdom before finally reaching the Di'ao Province, where Heaven Dou City is located.
Heaven Dou City lies at the heart of the Heaven Dou Plain in Di'ao Province. The Heaven Dou Royal Academy is situated outside the city, with the academy built on the land of an entire mountain range.
Along the journey, Gorfah shared many things with Wang Li, including details about the Heaven Dou Royal Family, the three top sects, the nobility... though most of it was brief, with some topics too sensitive for a deeper discussion. What he talked about the most, however, was the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
The current dean of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy is none other than the reigning Emperor Xue Ye, but the emperor does not manage the academy's daily affairs. The routine management is handled by the Education Committee, which consists of three members:
- *Chief Member*: Meng Shenji, with the Martial Soul Black Demon, a Control-type Soul Douluo with a Soul Power level of 85.
- *Vice Chief*: Bai Baoshan, with the Martial Soul Heavenly Star Furnace, a Defense-type Soul Douluo with a Soul Power level of 84.
- *Third Member*: Zhi Lin, with the Martial Soul Heavenly Green Vine, a Control-type Soul Douluo with a Soul Power level of 82.
In the carriage, Gorfah looked at Wang Li seriously and said,
"Up until now, in the three continental advanced soul master tournaments, the soul masters sent by the Heaven Dou Empire's soul master academies have all failed. Even the Star Luo Empire has once won the championship, while Heaven Dou has never had such a record."
"Perhaps because of this disgrace, the formation of the Heaven Dou Royal Battle Team for the next tournament is a major event, one in which all three Education Committee members are involved. The resources and support you can expect are unimaginable."
"If you can earn the favor of these three, or rather, if you can gain Zhi Lin Soul Douluo's attention, a few pointers from him could save you from many detours. After all, his Martial Soul is the Heavenly Green Vine, and with his Soul Power at level 82, there are few who surpass him in the plant-type soul master category in the current world."
Wang Li nodded repeatedly, his face filled with yearning, but in his heart, he was thinking about how he could challenge the three committee members for a sparring session, without risking his life in the process. This, he believed, would be the greatest help to him.
However, given their status and influence, asking them for something so unreasonable meant he would have to offer something of equivalent value.
They spent nearly twenty days traveling by carriage from Lijia City in the Fasno Province to Heaven Dou City in the Di'ao Province.
However, instead of entering the capital of Heaven Dou Empire, they turned toward the mountains outside the city.
Although the landscape appeared barren, they had already entered the campus area of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. The forest, the lake, and the towering mountain range in the distance were all part of the academy's campus.
Upon arriving at the foot of the mountain, a sharp-eyed staff member noticed the Lijia Intermediate Soul Master Academy emblem on their carriage and quickly approached to offer assistance, guiding them to the main campus located halfway up the mountain.
Walking on the steps made of white marble, with the continuous buildings towering on the mountainside, Wang Li couldn't help but think to himself:
"Truly wealthy!"
He figured that the few thousand Gold Soul Coins he earned at the Lijia Soul Fighting Arena wouldn't even make a ripple here. On the Douluo Continent, the rich are really rich, and the poor are truly poor.
Once they entered the main campus, they were assigned a villa in the western area of the campus. The villa was large enough for the two of them to share, complete with a private courtyard.
After the staff left, two middle-aged men quickly approached. Both were around 1.9 meters tall, one lean and the other muscular.
The lean middle-aged man smiled and said:
"Gorfah, you're quite late this time!"
The muscular middle-aged man then asked:
"Who is this kid next to you? Did he graduate at such a young age?"
Gorfah looked at the two men before introducing them to Wang Li:
"These are the deans of two other academies: Bai Rusong, the dean of Gert Academy, and Lü Haoran, the dean of Leihe Academy."
Upon hearing this, Wang Li immediately recognized their names. Bai Rusong had the Martial Soul Wind Eagle, a Battle Soul King with a Soul Power level of 56, while Lü Haoran possessed the Martial Soul Savage Bear, a Battle Soul King with a Soul Power level of 52. Wang Li had seen their introductions before, but he chose Gorfah's Lijia Academy because of his second Soul Ring, not due to these two deans.
Gorfah stepped forward and laughed as he addressed the two men:
"There's still a whole day left, so you're not too late. As for this young man, don't underestimate him. He's one of our academy's outstanding graduates this year, a real genius, understand?"
Gorfah had indeed arrived late, as he had left later than planned. In fact, he had been considering whether to have Wang Li graduate early, ultimately deciding in favor of it, which caused the delay of a few days.
Bai Rusong smiled again and said:
"Out of the thirty-five intermediate Soul Master academies, everyone who was supposed to be here has arrived. You're the last one to show up. Tomorrow, the three committee members will be here in person. If you're late again, you'll be in for some consequences!"
Lü Haoran was still curious about Wang Li:
"I heard that among this year's graduates, many have reached Soul Power levels of 24 or 25. One graduate from the Fasno Intermediate Soul Master Academy even reached level 25 Soul Power. How about this kid here? How old is he, and what's his Soul Power level?"
The thirty-five intermediate Soul Master academies meant there were thirty-five deans at the level of Battle Soul Kings and Emperors. The Heaven Dou Royal Academy had only over fifty teachers.
The number of Soul Emperor-level teachers at Heaven Dou Academy didn't exceed ten, Soul King teachers at the Tiandu level didn't exceed twenty, and Soul Master teachers at the Tiwei level didn't exceed thirty.
It was no surprise that the three committee members were personally attending; they took these Battle Soul King and Emperor-level deans very seriously and were eager to form connections with them.
Gorfah, with a meaningful expression, replied:
"I'm well aware of that. As for this kid, you'll find out his Soul Power level and age tomorrow!"
Bai Rusong and Lü Haoran exchanged glances, their curiosity piqued even further. However, since Gorfah refused to reveal more, they had no choice but to leave.
After they left, Gorfah chuckled lightly:
"Level 24, 25... With their comparison, you'll shine even more brightly, Wang Li. Tomorrow, when the three committee members arrive, you must perform well."
Wang Li nodded in agreement. Through Gorfah, he already knew the details of tomorrow's assessment, and it posed no pressure on him.
The test would involve combat soul masters fighting, supporting soul masters assisting, and engaging in battle with Heaven Dou Royal Academy's 25-level students. While the outcome of the fight wasn't important, it was crucial to showcase one's unique abilities.
"Understood, Dean!"
Over the past year, he had fought against numerous great soul masters—those at levels 25, 26, 27, and 28—many of whom had been defeated by him.
The assessment posed no challenge, but it was an opportunity to catch the attention of the three committee members!
(End of chapter)
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