They came fast.
Xiao Yan quietly stepped forward, positioning himself in front of Ning Rongrong and the others.
Through the scout insects' sensing ability, it was clear that the person Xue Beng had brought this time was extremely powerful—very likely a Titled Douluo.
The Heaven Dou Imperial Family… their foundation truly wasn't shallow.Even a mere prince could enlist a Titled Douluo as backing.
Meng Shenji froze for a moment. He naturally recognized the owner of that voice and couldn't help thinking: Why is he here?
He hurriedly stepped forward together with the other two Education Committee members, standing respectfully as they waited.
Soon, three people entered from outside.
One of them was familiar to Xiao Yan and the others—it was Prince Xue Beng, whom they had encountered at the foot of the mountain.
At this moment, Xue Beng wore an arrogant expression, his eyes brimming with smug satisfaction.
Walking in the center was an elderly man dressed in luxurious robes embroidered with clustered floral patterns. His bearing was extraordinary, clearly someone of high status.
Xiao Yan merely glanced at him.
His strength was average—obviously not a powerhouse, just someone with a lofty position.
Most likely an imperial relative.
After that brief look, Xiao Yan shifted his gaze to the old man on the right.
This man was tall and thin, shaped like a spear. His beard and hair were a dark green, and his eyes shone like emeralds.
His face was expressionless—almost rigid. His cheeks were sunken, his green hair disheveled, and he wore nothing more than a plain gray robe.
Compared to the richly dressed elder beside him, the contrast was stark.
"A Titled Douluo… and this aura…"Xiao Yan felt a trace of pressure.
With his knowledge of medicine and alchemy, he instantly recognized the toxin emanating from the man—
Biphosphorus Snake Venom.
Based on the martial soul inheritance of the Douluo Continent, if nothing unexpected had occurred, this old man should be the grandfather—or maternal grandfather—of Dugu Yan from the Imperial Team.
Xiao Yan found this surprising.
Given the venom saturating Dugu Yan's body, she should not have lived many years. Reaching Soul Sage or Soul Douluo would already have been the limit before death set in.
Yet her elder had actually cultivated all the way to Titled Douluo.
Judging by the toxicity radiating from him, the fact that he could even stand here alive was nothing short of a miracle.
How did he do it?
"Prince," Meng Shenji stepped forward and bowed slightly to the richly dressed elder, "what brings you here?"
So he's a prince… Xue Beng's uncle, Xiao Yan thought.
Prince Xue Xing smiled faintly, sweeping his gaze across Xiao Yan and the others."Are the three committee members recruiting new students?"
Meng Shenji nodded."These seven youngsters are extremely talented. If they join the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, then the champion of this year's Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament will surely be—"
Prince Xue Xing cut him off sharply."Does Committee Member Meng Shenji know that these people injured Prince Xue Beng at the foot of the mountain?"
Meng Shenji's expression changed."Your Highness, I believe there may be a misunderstanding. Prince Xue Beng and Xiao Yan and the others are all young people. Conflicts among the young are normal—once things are explained clearly—"
Prince Xue Xing snorted coldly."So this is how Committee Member Meng Shenji views the beating of a prince?"
"Xue Beng is the Empire's Fourth Prince. He represents imperial dignity. How can such humiliation be brushed aside?"
"The Heaven Dou Royal Academy is a pillar of the Empire, a place that nurtures future elites—not a breeding ground for rebels!"
The accusation was heavy and direct.
If Xiao Yan and the others were accepted, it could be construed as harboring traitorous intent.
Meng Shenji's expression grew solemn as he looked toward Xiao Yan."What misunderstanding occurred between you and Prince Xue Beng?"
Xiao Yan waved his hand, clearly uninterested in explaining."Committee Member Meng Shenji, these three came prepared. No matter the reason, they won't allow us to join the Heaven Dou Royal Academy."
"Let's forget it."
The old man in gray spoke calmly."The kid has sharp eyes—knows that three Soul Douluo won't be enough to protect you."
As he spoke, a powerful green light suddenly erupted from Dugu Bo.
One by one, soul rings rose from beneath his feet—his body itself undergoing no visible change.
Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black.
Nine soul rings.The unmistakable mark of a Titled Douluo.
Instantly, the three Soul Douluo-level committee members' expressions changed drastically, staring at Dugu Bo as if facing a great enemy.
The difference between a Soul Douluo and a Titled Douluo might be just one rank—but the disparity in strength was worlds apart.
"Committee Members, farewell."
Xiao Yan sensed another wave of Biphosphorus Snake Venom approaching—Dugu Yan was on her way.
He didn't want to stay in the Heaven Dou Royal Academy even one moment longer.
Turning around, he led the six girls away.
"Xiao Yan!" Meng Shenji called out unwillingly.
Watching them leave, Xue Beng burst into laughter."Commoners should know their place."
Xiao Yan ignored the pretentious prince and the committee's attempts to stop him, leading the girls down the mountain.
This time… he had truly run into trouble.
If the Titled Douluo were ordinary, Xiao Yan wouldn't have minded—once Xue Beng achieved his goal, the man would likely just act as muscle.
But this Titled Douluo was different.
His soul skills were clearly poison-based.
Xiao Yan, Xiao Xue, and Xiao Yi were not afraid—but Rongrong and the other four were far weaker.
If they failed to defend properly, death could come instantly.
The strange nature of poison soul skills, combined with the sheer might of a Titled Douluo, made Xiao Yan uncertain whether Xiao Xue and Xiao Yi could block them completely.
More importantly—
He had already neutralized the poison of the Dugu family.
At the latest, tonight, that Titled Douluo would come knocking.
"Grandfather!"
Dugu Yan ran over from afar.
"Yan Yan… hmm, not bad. Your strength has improved again."Dugu Bo's expression softened considerably upon seeing his granddaughter.
Dugu Yan's face changed as she glanced at Xiao Yan's departing figure and whispered a few words into Dugu Bo's ear.
When Dugu Bo raised his head again, Xiao Yan and the others were already far down the mountain.
His gaze lingered on Xiao Yan's back.
His lips moved slightly as he spoke to Dugu Yan.A smile immediately appeared on her face as she coquettishly nestled into his arms.
How could Xiao Yan not sense Dugu Bo's gaze?
"Old man… plotting against me?" Xiao Yan sneered inwardly."Once I've arranged things for Rongrong and the others—prepare to become an Elder of the Soul Hall."
A Titled Douluo.
If he could be subdued, the Soul Hall's power would rise yet another level.
After leaving the academy, Ning Rongrong suggested,"Why don't we go to my family's castle first? I'll get money from my father, and we'll open our own academy."
Xiao Yan shook his head."No need to complicate things."
"Let's go take a look around Heaven Dou City instead."
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