Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends.

This is a very clever and practical soul skill that can unleash amazing energy at critical moments, perfectly making up for Leah's lack of attack power in the early stages, providing her with continuous damage and burst combos, and has great potential.

Lia's mentor, Zhao Yan, watched from the side, nodding repeatedly, his rugged face full of admiration.

"Great! Leah, that soul skill is fantastic! And the control is incredibly precise! Keep it up! Your future is absolutely brilliant!"

……

Meanwhile, a dusty yet understatedly luxurious carriage slowly entered Tiandou City.

The two horses pulling the cart were exceptionally fine, with steady, deliberate steps.

A corner of the carriage curtain was gently lifted by a hand with distinct knuckles, revealing a handsome profile that was almost unreal.

Her short, silvery-white hair was neat and glossy, making her skin appear even whiter.

"We've finally arrived at Tiandou City," Lin Wan murmured to herself, her emotions barely discernible.

As the capital of the Tiandou Empire, Tiandou City's prosperity far surpasses that of any other city.

The towering city walls, like the spine of a giant dragon, meander and coil. At the city gate, there is a constant flow of people and carriages, with all kinds of soul masters and merchants shuttling back and forth.

Lin Wan lowered the curtain and leaned back against the soft animal skin-covered carriage wall.

The interior of the carriage was spacious and simply furnished, yet exuding sophistication and comfort. This was a high-end carriage that he had specially purchased for his trip to Tiandou City.

Lin Wan did not linger in Tian Dou City. Following the information Eva transmitted to him through the system, he headed straight for the most prestigious noble area in the inner city.

The further in you go, the quieter the environment becomes, and the more frequently the royal guards patrol. Their armor is gleaming, their demeanor is sharp, and their eyes scan the passersby with keen eyes.

Ordinary commoners are rarely seen in this area anymore; instead, there are ornately decorated carriages and well-dressed nobles and their servants.

Finally, Lin Wan stopped in front of a magnificent and heavily guarded mansion.

The towering gilded gate is engraved with intricate ice and snow patterns, a family crest specially bestowed upon Eva by the Snow Night Emperor, symbolizing supreme honor and favor.

The taxi guards, clearly already instructed, bowed respectfully after examining the token blessed by Eva's magic that Lin Wan presented, and then silently opened the side door.

Stepping into the mansion is like entering another world, where the hustle and bustle of the outside world is completely shut out. The courtyard is filled with pavilions, towers, bridges, and flowing water, with an exquisite and elegant layout that exudes a low-key luxury.

Lin Wan was led to a warm, luxuriously furnished room with soft lighting.

Velvet curtains, a fireplace burning with silver ash charcoal, a soft couch covered with a complete snow fox fur, and a faint, cool fragrance in the air—all these elements showcase the taste and power of the owner of this place.

"You've arrived." A languid yet alluring voice rang out.

Lin Wan looked up and saw Eva leaning against the soft couch by the window. Today she was wearing a wine-red velvet dress that outlined her breathtaking curves. Her long hair flowed like sunlight, and her eyes shone with a knowing and playful light.

Over the years, her beauty became increasingly aggressive and oppressive; the nourishment of power made her more like a blooming, highly poisonous datura flower.

“Sister Eva.” Lin Wan nodded slightly, her tone calm.

Thanks to the system's connectivity, they were spared a lot of insincere pleasantries.

Eva looked Lin Wan up and down, a hint of genuine surprise flashing in her eyes, which quickly turned into intense interest.

"Tsk tsk, little guy, it's been years, and your face has become even more devastating. Even I, your older sister, am a little tempted. It seems that the benefits your Nine Heavens Fox Martial Soul has brought you go far beyond strength."

Lin Wan was already used to her style of conversation and said calmly, "It's just appearances. Sister Eva, how's the plan going?"

“With me in charge, everything will be foolproof.” Eva chuckled confidently, her slender fingers twirling a strand of hair. “Your new identity has been arranged. Lin Wan, from a declining viscount family in the northern border of the empire, is the last of the family’s bloodline. Coincidentally, this family is related to my current family, Feng Bei’s family, by marriage. So, it’s perfectly reasonable for you to call me cousin.”

Chapter 61 Enrolling in the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy

Eva continued speaking, her smile turning somewhat malicious.

"The advantage of this identity is that it gives you a legitimate noble birth, making it easier to enter the top circles. And because the family has long since declined and disappeared, no one can verify your past; it's as clean as a blank sheet of paper. As for Lin Wan from Hanbei Village? Who would remember an orphan from a remote border village?"

Lin Wan nodded; Eva was indeed meticulous in her work.

"The arrangements for enrolling in the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy have also been made," Eva continued.

"I've already sent someone to speak to the three education commissioners, saying they're just distant relatives of mine, with decent talent, and I hope they can look after them. Those three old guys, out of respect for me, will naturally do me a favor. However..."

She curled her red lips into a smile, a hint of mockery in her eyes: "They probably think I've just shoved in another good-for-nothing playboy to gain experience. Just wait and see how you surprise them."

"This is exactly the effect I need." A sharp glint flashed in Lin Wan's eyes. After six years of low-key development, it was time to show his brilliance and gain prestige. The Heavenly Dou Royal Academy was the best stage he had chosen.

“You need a reasonable explanation for the source of your strength,” Eva reminded her.

"After all, your family, as it is known, doesn't have the ability to cultivate a genius like you."

“I understand.” Lin Wan had already prepared her explanation. “If they have any objections, I will tell them that I was born with full soul power, and that I discovered a suitable meditation method in the ancient books left by my family. I also had an encounter in the far north and was fortunate enough to absorb a suitable soul ring.”

Lin Wan's story is a mix of truth and falsehood, making it the most difficult to verify and most in line with the typical adventure tropes of Douluo Continent.

Eva nodded in satisfaction: "Very good."

"Well then, my dear cousin, welcome to Tiandou City. I hope you have a great time here."

Eva's smile was full of meaning. "Don't forget, the more dazzling you are, the more advantageous it is for me, and we are one."

Lin Wan naturally understood what she meant.

Eva needs him to stir up trouble, attract attention, and perhaps even become an ally in her pursuit of greater power in the future.

He also needed to use Eva's power as a springboard and cover to gain prestige.

"I will, cousin."

……

A few days later, at the Tiandou Royal Academy, in the Education Committee meeting room.

The three education commissioners, Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhilin, who were at the Contra level, were sitting together.

Meng Shenji held a beautifully crafted letter of recommendation in his hand, his brows furrowed slightly.

"The person Queen Eva recommended must be another nobleman's son who's been gilded?" Bai Baoshan patted his round belly, his tone somewhat helpless.

As members of the Education Commission, their biggest headache is dealing with these people with connections; they can't scold or punish them, and they have to treat them with utmost care.

Zhilin pondered for a moment and said, "Queen Eva has been enjoying great favor in recent years, so we can't ignore her. As long as it's not too excessive, we can arrange a sinecure for her."

Meng Shenji sighed: "The letter says it's a distant cousin of hers named Lin Wan, and asks us to take care of her as appropriate. Oh well, let's just meet her and go through the motions."

They had no expectations for Eva, their so-called cousin, hoping he wouldn't be a troublemaker.

However, when the guard led Lin Wan into the meeting room, the three education committee members' eyes were instantly drawn to her.

The young man stood tall and straight, and his simple silver outfit could not hide his aloof and noble air.

What was most striking was his face: silver hair, blue eyes, skin like jade, and features so exquisite they transcended gender, as if he embodied the essence of heaven and earth. Just standing there calmly, he seemed to brighten the entire conference room.

What a handsome young man!

The three education commissioners were all well-informed and experienced people, and they couldn't help but secretly admire them.

Putting everything else aside, her appearance and temperament alone are something that could never be cultivated in an ordinary noble family.

Meng Shenji coughed lightly, composed himself, and began routinely, "You're Lin Wan? Mrs. Eva's cousin?"

"Yes, Chief Dream Machine." Lin Wan bowed respectfully, her posture elegant and impeccable.

“Hmm.” Dream God nodded.

"We are happy to welcome you to the academy since Madam recommended you. What is your current soul power level? And what is your martial soul? If it is convenient, please release it so we can see it and arrange a suitable class for you."

His tone was calm, but he clearly didn't expect to hear any amazing answers.

Bai Baoshan and Zhilin were also prepared to offer a few words of encouragement.

Lin Wan raised his eyes, his sea-blue eyes clear and deep. He calmly replied, "Reporting to the Chief, my martial soul is the Nine-Tailed Fox, and my current soul power is level thirty-five."

"Oh, level 35, not bad, not bad... What! Level 35?" Meng Shenji's perfunctory smile froze on his face, and he abruptly stood up from his seat.

Bai Baoshan's teacup, which he was just picking up, crashed onto the table with a clatter, splashing tea all over himself without him even noticing.

Zhilin's usually half-closed eyes suddenly snapped open, gleaming with sharp light.

Level 35!

The boy in front of me looks no more than twelve or thirteen years old. How could he possibly have a soul power of level thirty-five? This is simply unbelievable!

Meng Shenji's voice trembled slightly: "Lin Wan, how old are you this year?"

"I just turned twelve," Lin Wan answered truthfully.

He was six years old when the system was activated, and after six years of training, he was exactly twelve.

Three distinct gasps rang out in the meeting room.

A Soul Master at the age of twelve! And at level thirty-five! This is no longer just a genius, this is a monster! Throughout the entire history of the Heaven Dou Empire, you can't find many records like this!

Meng Shenji was so excited his beard was trembling: "Quick! Release your martial spirit and soul rings so we can see them!"

With a thought, Lin Wan's body was enveloped in a dreamlike white and pink halo, and an aura of nobility, holiness, and deadly allure spread out. The phantom of a beautiful fox, pure white with nine swaying tails and ice-blue eyes, appeared behind him, elegant and mysterious.

Even more astonishing were the three spirit rings that rose from beneath his feet!

Yellow! Purple! Purple! One hundred years! Two millennia!

Although Lin Wan possessed a disguise card, she could easily disguise her second soul ring as a normal hundred-year soul ring, making herself less noticeable.

But his purpose in coming to the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy was to make a name for himself and gain reputation points. Since he was a prodigy, he would be a prodigy to the very end.

"The second soul ring has lasted for a thousand years!" Bai Baoshan's round body swayed from the shock and he almost fell over.

Zhilin stared intently at Lin Wan's illogical soul ring configuration, his lips trembling, unable to utter a single word.

An unprecedentedly brilliant light burst forth in Meng Shenji's eyes, his previous helplessness and worries long since replaced by ecstasy.

This isn't some gilded luxury item; it's a priceless treasure delivered right to your doorstep!

Chapter 62 Strength is Paramount

Since the start of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy has consistently been overshadowed by the Star Luo Empire and the Spirit Hall, ranking third year after year.

Meng Shenji and the others originally thought that the next high-level soul master competition would be the same as in previous years.

But now, looking at Lin Wan, they felt hopeful. A Soul Master at level 35 at the age of 12—what did that mean? It meant that Lin Wan was exceptionally talented, and that he would at least reach the Soul Master level in the All-Continent Soul Master Tournament four years later.

Meng Shenji abruptly circled the table and strode to Lin Wan, his voice hoarse with excitement: "Good! Good! Good! Lin Wan, right? From today onwards, you are a core disciple of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy! No! I'm granting you special permission to join the Heavenly Dou Royal Team One! All your cultivation resources will be supplied to you at the highest standard!"

He could almost see the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy sweeping all before them, triumphant and triumphant, in the next Soul Master Tournament.

Lin Wan looked at the three distraught education committee members, but remained calm and simply bowed slightly: "Thank you for your guidance, Chief."

……

The news that Lin Wan, at the age of twelve and at level thirty-five, possessed a soul ring configuration that surpassed the best possible ratio, had joined the first team of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy spread like wildfire throughout the entire academy.

All the doubts, disdain, and rumors about his admission through Queen Eva vanished the moment his soul rings were revealed, replaced by unparalleled shock, envy, and a touch of awe.

In the world of Soul Masters, strength is always the most useful passport, and the potential represented by a twelve-year-old Soul Master is enough to drive any force crazy.

The training ground for the first team of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy is located in a quiet valley with abundant soul power in the back mountain of the main campus.

There were seven people training or resting inside, and their eyes were all fixed on Lin Wan as she arrived, filled with curiosity, scrutiny, and an undisguised shock.

The leader, a young man of about seventeen or eighteen, was tall and wore a blue outfit with lightning dragon patterns embroidered on the sleeves. He had sharp eyes and a powerful aura. He was none other than Yu Tianqing, the captain of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, a level thirty-five Power Attack-type Battle Soul Master.

Beside him stood a gentle-looking young man dressed in luxurious white robes, with bright eyes and a smile on his lips, holding a seven-story pagoda that shimmered with light in his hands.

He is naturally Ning Zetian, the nephew of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's sect leader, a level 34 auxiliary-type weapon spirit master.

The other five are:

Flameheart, a powerful offensive Soul Master with the Fiery Lion Martial Soul, is at level 34.

Huo Lie, a level 33 agility-type Soul Master with the Flaming Eagle Martial Soul.

Ye Qing, a control-type Soul Master with the Green Vine Martial Soul, is at level 32.

Jiang Tao, a defensive Soul Master with the Xuan Shui Turtle Martial Soul, is at level 34.

Song Yi, a level 33 agility-type Soul Master with the Shadow Blade Martial Soul.

They were all outstanding members of the younger generation in the Heavenly Dou Empire, proud and arrogant.

A few days ago, they might have still harbored some resentment towards the parachuted-in relatives, but now, faced with Lin Wan's astonishing talent and strength, that resentment had long been replaced by a tremendous shock.

As the team leader, Yu Tianqing stepped forward first, looking at Lin Wan with a complicated expression, and said in a deep voice, "Lin Wan, welcome to the team. I am the team leader, Yu Tianqing."

His tone was more serious than the rumored arrogance.