The architectural style of Kaiyuan Academy was drastically different from anywhere else in Douluo.
It was steeped in the grand palace style of the Han and Tang Dynasties, appearing from a distance to be imposing and majestic, giving off an overwhelming sense of grandeur.
Yuan Tiangang was a true polymath.
He had combined Douluo's unique extraordinary materials with the soul masters' powerful construction abilities,
making the momentum even more magnificent and wondrous than actual Han or Tang imperial palaces—enough to deeply shock anyone at first sight.
Just this scenery alone was already the most exceptional in Heaven Dou Empire.
The academy was built beside a mountain and a lake.
At the center of the lake, there stood a massive pavilion with no walls, purely supported by thirty-six white marble pillars and topped with a traditional bracketed roof.
Nangong Lingyun walked slowly along the covered bridge with Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing.
However, just as they approached the lakeside, he noticed something off—the number of people under the pavilion seemed… wrong.
In addition to the supervising teacher and five official team members, there was a green-clothed girl of around eleven or twelve years old.
Her face was exquisite, with neatly trimmed chin-length hair and skin so fresh and dewy it resembled lychee flesh—completely radiant.
Aside from her special appearance, her aura was also extremely noble and otherworldly—an unforgettable presence at first glance.
Nangong Lingyun's mouth twitched slightly—he already knew who she was.
There weren't many girls in Douluo who possessed such authentic princess-like grace.
Especially since the "Phoenix Nest" was part of the team training camp—outsiders couldn't just waltz in.
He muttered to himself with a strange expression:
"No wonder we didn't see her at Shrek. What's she doing here? Kaiyuan Academy was built to embody majesty—cost nearly ten million gold soul coins. Is this royal palace fit for a reality show transformation?"
As Nangong Lingyun walked forward, Xiao Wu suddenly dashed ahead like an arrow.
"Hahaha, Little Ruirui! Sister Xiao Wu came to see you. Touched?"
Her excited laughter instantly startled Jerry, causing his whole face to flush red.
There was no helping it. His shy nature was completely overpowered by such a lively rabbit.
Fortunately, before she could run too far, Nangong Lingyun quickly grabbed her by the nape and dragged her back.
Once they entered the pavilion, Nangong Lingyun took the opportunity to introduce them to Zhuqing:
"Jerry, eleven years old, rank 32 dual-type control and support Battle Soul Master. Soul ring configuration: purple, purple, purple.
My younger brother, personal disciple of Aunt Moon Silver, core member of Kaiyuan Sect.
Martial Soul is a mutated Blood-marked Blue Silver Grass, with dual attributes of life and vitality.
Innate soul power was only level five, but received the blessing of the Blue Silver Emperor and the First Imperial Blood Innate Soul Ring. Martial Soul underwent over-limit evolution. His actual talent is now on par with level eight."
As he finished that sentence, two exclamations erupted:
"What?"
"How is that possible?"
Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong widened their eyes, their expressions filled with disbelief.
One was a member of the Star Luo Royal Family, and the other, the heir to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, one of the Upper Three Sects.
They were no strangers to genius.
But to reach rank 32 by age eleven with only level five innate soul power… that was just—
Utterly inconceivable.
And what was that about imperial blessing, bloodline soul rings, and soul evolution increasing talent? That was something they'd never even heard of.
While the two were still stunned, Nangong Lingyun continued:
"Huo Wu, seventeen years old, rank 43 dual-type control and power-attack Battle Soul Ancestor. Soul rings: yellow, yellow, purple, purple.
Her Martial Soul is Fire Shadow, innate soul power level eight, underwent second golden awakening."
"Jing Ling, eighteen years old, rank 42 power-attack, speed, control, and defense-type Battle Soul Ancestor. Soul rings: yellow, yellow, purple, black.
She's Vice Dean Qin Likui's personal disciple and also a core member of Kaiyuan Sect.
Her Martial Soul is similar to her teacher's: skeletal bones. Innate soul power level six, second golden awakening."
"The one with long hair is Yuan Siling, eleven years old, rank 29 spirit control and speed-type Battle Soul Master. Rings: one yellow, one purple.
She was rescued by Dean Yuan Tiangang when he eradicated a group of slavers, later adopted as his goddaughter and made a core member.
Martial Soul is a mutated vixen-type spirit beast. Innate soul power level eight. Due to her young age, she hasn't undergone her second awakening yet."
"The short-haired one is Yuan Siyun, Siling's twin sister. In all aspects, she's very similar to her sister.
However, while Siling has greater talent in spirit, Siyun leans more toward agility-type offense.
The sisters share a telepathic bond and possess a Martial Soul Fusion Technique, with a compatibility rate over 98%."
Each member of the Kaiyuan Battle Team had been selected through rigorous screening, and their development plans were personally crafted by Nangong Lingyun.
Every one of them was a genius. As long as nothing went wrong, earning a Title Douluo rank in the future was practically guaranteed.
Among them, Huo Wu and Jing Ling had already shown great promise in the original story, despite the underappreciation of body-type Martial Souls. Now, with second golden awakenings, their talents had exploded.
Especially Jing Ling, with bone-based abilities mixed with dark attributes—her skillset was terrifyingly complete. Other than support, she could cover nearly all major soul master archetypes.
Even her last two soul rings had been gifted by Nangong Lingyun at the cost of over 100,000 pleasure points each—privileges once exclusive to Xiao Wu.
As these jaw-dropping ranks and over-limit rings were revealed one by one,
Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong were completely shell-shocked.
The little cat handled it better—Nangong Lingyun and Xiao Wu had prepped her, so while she was shocked, she wasn't a wreck.
But the Seven Treasure Princess was visibly shaken.
If she remembered correctly, wasn't she supposed to be the most talented direct-lineage soul master in Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect history?
Sword Grandpa had even said no one in the support-type field had better aptitude than her.
Yet compared to this group, why did she suddenly feel so… useless?
Her once soft and elegant smile slowly faded, replaced by unwillingness and resistance.
But those dazzling soul rings told her the truth—undeniably real.
Nangong Lingyun noticed Ning Rongrong's emotional changes clearly, but his face showed no reaction.
Just like with the original Xiao Wu, this was another personality-flawed character that required serious taming.
Being a princess could be a bonus—but princess syndrome was straight-up nauseating.
Breaking her pride completely was step one—and a mandatory prerequisite.
He even saved Xiao Wu for last to make the final impact:
"Xiao Wu, full name Nangong Yuewu, age twelve. Soul power level 45. Power-attack and speed dual-type Battle Soul Ancestor. Soul ring configuration: yellow, purple, purple, black.
Core member of Kaiyuan Sect.
Martial Soul: Soft Bone Charming Rabbit. Possesses innate full soul power."
A hundred-thousand-year-old soul beast reincarnated as a human—with enough popularity, her cultivation speed before reaching Soul Sage was naturally faster than ordinary innate-full-soul-power soul masters.
After mastering the Longevity Technique, she became an untamed wild horse—comparable even to Nangong Lingyun.
That kind of speed—
Wasn't just rare—it was mythic. Even legends like Tang Chen or Bibi Dong would seem dull at the same age.
Ning Rongrong's beautiful face turned pale on the spot, her worldview and pride shattered like glass.
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