Returning to Chen Yuan's perspective!
Chen Yuan and Dugu Yan left Sunset Forest and first headed to Heaven Dou City. While having a meal, they casually inquired about the results of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament's preliminary and advancement rounds.
Shrek Academy had caused no ripples and was eliminated during the preliminary rounds. Hearing this result, Chen Yuan wasn't surprised.
However, another piece of news caught Chen Yuan's interest. Not long ago, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe of Heaven Dou and Ning Fengzhi, the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, had visited Shrek Academy together.
This surprised Chen Yuan:
'The only reason Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi would visit together is because of Tang San, or rather, Tang Hao behind him. It seems that after Tang San suffered such a crushing defeat, Tang Hao, who has always been hiding in the shadows, couldn't help but show himself.'
After finishing their meal and strolling around the streets for a while, as the sky grew dark, Chen Yuan and Dugu Yan returned to their residence at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
As soon as they returned, the three deans of Heaven Dou Royal Academy—Chief Meng Shenji, Vice-Chief Bai Baoshan, and Third-Seat Zhi Lin—came to visit together.
It seemed they had already instructed their staff to notify them immediately upon Chen Yuan and Dugu Yan's return, which explained their swift arrival.
In the living room!
Chen Yuan and Dugu Yan sat together, while across from them were the three academy deans.
Meng Shenji rubbed his hands nervously. His demeanor showed that he was anxious, which indicated that the matter he was about to bring up might be troublesome for Chen Yuan and Dugu Yan. Sure enough, he forced a smile and said:
"Chen Yuan, Dugu Yan, I believe you've already heard about the results of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament's preliminary and advancement rounds, even if you haven't been paying close attention."
"This year, the Five Elemental Academies have been extraordinary. Each academy has produced exceptional talents—Huyan Li from Elephant Armor Academy, Huo Wu from Blazing Academy, Shui Bing'er from Heaven Water Academy, Yu Tianxin from Thunderclap Academy, and Feng Xiaotian from Divine Wind Academy. These Soul Ancestors are exceptionally powerful."
Seeing Meng Shenji's demeanor, Chen Yuan had already guessed what he was about to say. He cut straight to the point:
"Chief Meng Shenji, if you have something to say, just say it directly."
At these words, Meng Shenji's expression turned serious, and he straightforwardly stated his thoughts:
"Here's the situation. The Five Elemental Academies all have exceptional talents. While our Heaven Dou Royal Academy has decent overall strength, we lack standout individuals. Therefore, we would like to ask Dugu Yan to participate. With her unique ability to control the battlefield using poison, our Heaven Dou Royal Academy might have a chance to achieve a better ranking in the finals."
"This concerns the empire's honor, so we had no choice but to come. I can promise that if Dugu Yan agrees to participate, after the tournament ends, the three of us will each owe you a favor. Whatever request you make in the future, as long as it's within our power, we will not refuse."
After he finished speaking, Bai Baoshan and Zhi Lin also looked at Chen Yuan and Dugu Yan with hopeful expressions.
Dugu Yan hesitated. After all, she had once been a member of the Heaven Dou Royal Team and had dreamed of leading the team to a high ranking in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament.
But now, Chen Yuan was her everything. She would rather not participate in the tournament than be separated from him.
Just as Dugu Yan was about to refuse, Chen Yuan spoke up first:
"Yan Yan can participate. After all, it's a matter of bringing glory to the academy. Also, there's no need for the three deans to owe us favors. After this tournament, we'd like the three deans to approve the graduation applications for Yan Yan, Rongrong, Zhuying, and myself. Our training at the academy has reached a point where we're ready to move on."
Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhi Lin exchanged glances. Then, Meng Shenji nodded and said:
"No problem. You've mostly been using the academy's facilities, and our teaching methods haven't been particularly effective for you. As soon as you submit your applications, we'll approve your graduation."
After saying this, they gave a few simple instructions, informing Chen Yuan and Dugu Yan that the 15 teams selected from the preliminary and advancement rounds, along with the Heaven Dou Royal Team, would depart for Spirit City in five days under the escort of 500 Royal Knights led by Xue Qinghe. They emphasized that they must not be late.
Then, the three deans took their leave.
At this moment, Dugu Yan moved closer to Chen Yuan, then stood up and sat directly in his lap, wrapping her arms around his neck and gazing at him with her beautiful eyes.
With a beauty in his arms, Chen Yuan didn't hold back. He wrapped his arms around her waist and said with a light laugh:
"I agreed on your behalf without asking. Are you upset?"
Hearing this, Dugu Yan shook her head and replied:
"Not at all. You don't have to force yourself. If you hadn't agreed, I would've refused to participate in the tournament without hesitation, even if the three deans had begged me. Your feelings are what matter most to me."
Chen Yuan smiled gently and said:
"I'm not forcing myself. Over the past year, the three deans have been very accommodating to us. Now that they've made a request, it's only right that we repay them in some way."
"The Heaven Dou Royal Team was once your team, and your friend Ye Lingling is still there. The team will face many opponents—possibly the Five Elemental Academies from our empire, the Star Luo Royal Academy from the Star Luo Empire, and even the Spirit Hall Academy. It's good for you to help them."
"My soul ring configuration makes me reluctant to reveal my strength easily, but you're different. With your grandfather's protection, there's no harm in revealing your Soul King strength. However, don't push yourself too hard against strong opponents. Your safety is the most important thing."
Dugu Yan's expression turned serious as she said solemnly:
"Speaking of Lingling, I want to give her an immortal herb after she graduates to see how much it can improve her. She's still with the Heaven Dou Royal Team now, and I'm not running an immortal herb wholesale business. After this tournament, she'll graduate, and I'll give her an immortal herb then."
"Actually, the most suitable herb for her would be the Lovesick Heartbroken Red that I consumed. Its immense life force, capable of reviving the dead and regenerating flesh, would be perfect for her Nine Heart Begonia martial soul. But now, I'll have to choose a slightly lesser immortal herb for her."
Chen Yuan pondered for a moment and said:
"Speaking of life force, I'll prepare the immortal herb for Lingling. It's not an immortal herb, but it's even better than one. Its endless life force can even bring the dead back to life. In some ways, it's no less powerful than the Lovesick Heartbroken Red."
Dugu Yan was surprised. It seemed there were still many rare herbs and plants she didn't know about. However, Chen Yuan's attitude toward Ye Lingling made her narrow her eyes slightly…
(End of Chapter)
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