Near the entrance to Shrek Academy.

This farce attracted a crowd of onlookers.

Since the one who made the move was a Soul Douluo, and Flander and others from Shrek Academy were not at the school, the other teachers who had just merged into Shrek Academy and felt inferior did not have the intention to stand out.

However, someone suddenly made a move. Originally, only Tang San was kneeling on the ground, but now Titan was also there.

In the past, the students watching would have been very curious about why the two of them were kneeling.

However, everyone's attention was still focused on Lin Yao, with eyes full of awe and longing, trying to see his face clearly.

However, spiritual power and soul power enveloped Lin Yao like an invisible barrier, and a pale golden halo blurred his outline.

Upon seeing his face, the onlookers' memories quickly faded, leaving only a tall and imposing figure.

This shows that Lin Yao's control over his mental and soul power has become even stronger.

Getting back to the point, Titan knelt on the ground, the heavy armor striking the bluestone floor with a dull thud.

The small star sword formed from Lin Yao's soul power still hovered an inch in front of his brow, its powerful pressure causing him to kneel on the ground.

Meanwhile, the faint light flowing across the sword made the beads of sweat on the Contra's forehead even more visible.

That was a physiological reaction caused by extreme pressure, which even soul power could not completely suppress.

The onlookers changed from students of Blue Tyrant Academy to students of Shrek Academy. Some were concerned about the identity of Lin Yao, who had mysteriously made the move, while others were curious whether the defeated Soul Douluo would bleed on the spot.

They were all Soul Masters, so they naturally understood what it meant for a "Soul Douluo to be easily suppressed".

It was Your Majesty who made the move.

Presumably, a Title Douluo could easily slay a Soul Douluo.

But it's not that serious, is it?

However, it wouldn't be good if you encountered a ruler with a bad temper.

In the crowd, a boy wearing the uniform of a lower-grade Soul Master from Blue Tyrant Academy quietly tugged at the sleeve of his companion beside him, his voice extremely low:

"I thought it was Senior Tailong who couldn't beat that guy named Tang San in a fight, and then his father and grandfather got involved."

It was an extremely embarrassing situation.

However, Tang San was indeed no match for a Soul Douluo. Fortunately, this esteemed one intervened. But when did our academy acquire such powerful connections?

His companion didn't reply, but his gaze was fixed on Lin Yao's direction, and his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily.

That was an instinctive fear of absolute power.

"Perhaps this Your Majesty is just passing by."

On the other side, Titan's knuckles turned white from the force he exerted, trying to break free from the pressure, but the chaotic fluctuations of soul power in his palms remained stubborn.

As a Soul Douluo, he knew that his opponent had not used any Soul Rings or Soul Skills, but had made it extremely difficult for him to even lift his head, relying solely on a small sword formed from Soul Power.

Their strength is unfathomable.

"No, even a Title Douluo couldn't possibly suppress me with a weapon formed solely from soul power. Could it be...?"

The thought of Titan flashed through his mind, a hint of confusion crossed his eyes, and his fear grew stronger.

He didn't understand why he came to cause trouble for the little guy who hurt his grandson and his son, but he never expected to attract the attention of a Title Douluo.

However, upon hearing Lin Yao's question, "Is this all the patriarch of the Power Clan is capable of?", he felt a sense of resentment.

If the Haotian Sect were still around, I wouldn't be in such a sorry state, would I?

Thinking of the glory of the Power Clan in his youth, Titan felt as if a flame was burning in his chest, and he gritted his teeth and raised his head.

His cloudy eyes stared straight at the blurry light and shadow, his lips pressed into a stubborn arc.

Lin Yao ignored Titan's resentment; in his eyes, this patriarch of the Power Clan was used to being a dog to the Tang family.

They are not worth trying to win over at all.

He turned slightly to the side, his gaze passing over Titan and landing on Tang San not far away. His voice came through the soul power barrier as he softly said:

"Tell me, what exactly happened?"

Tang San stood still, his gaze fixed on Lin Yao's figure.

Although he couldn't see the face clearly, the familiar soul power fluctuations and the sharp aura he had witnessed in the Star Dou Great Forest when slaying evil soul masters made him instantly recognize this person.

It was Ning Rongrong's mysterious older brother, Lin Yao, who wasn't much older than himself but possessed title-level combat power.

Even now, thinking about it still seems unbelievable to him.

Thinking about the gap between the two, Tang San subconsciously clenched his sleeve.

Especially considering his previous pathetic state of being suppressed and forced to kneel by the Titan, the contrast with the glory of the person before him made him feel increasingly uncomfortable.

At the same time, a sense of resentment inexplicably arose in my heart.

If the person in front of me had made a move earlier, I wouldn't be in such a predicament.

However, he also understood that this emotion was very strange and dared not reveal it. After taking a deep breath, he slowly recounted the whole story.

From Tyrone's provocation and attack, to his narrow victory over Tyno using a hidden weapon, and then to Titan coming to his door to demand answers...

Every detail was explained clearly, and there was a hint of embarrassment in his tone.

Lin Yao listened quietly, the small sword at his fingertips trembling slightly, bringing it half a step closer to Titan's brow.

Titan felt a sharp pain between his eyebrows, and his soul power became increasingly sluggish.

"Now that things are clear and you've already taught him a lesson, let's stop."

Lin Yao's voice was completely calm, yet it carried an undeniable air of authority.

Titan felt a chill run down his spine. He knew that the person in front of him was not someone to be trifled with, and if he persisted, the Power Clan would likely suffer a great loss.

He glanced at Tang San beside him, and seeing that the other was also looking at him, he finally slowly loosened his clenched fist, his soul power gradually receding:

"Fine... I accept what happened today."

Having said that, he struggled to his feet, the armor scraping against each other with a grating sound.

Each step he took seemed somewhat heavy. When he passed by Tang San, he merely let out a cold snort, venting the fear and dissatisfaction in his heart.

Then, fearing that something unexpected might happen if he stayed, he immediately quickened his pace and left.

Seeing the farce come to an end, Lin Yao felt that staying here was a waste of time. At the same time, he had lost interest in getting to know Tang San better since their trip to the Star Dou Great Forest.

He followed Titan and turned to leave.

Tang San watched Lin Yao's retreating figure, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

"Thank you for your help earlier, senior."

Tang San quickly thanked him, his tone somewhat reserved, and didn't respond.

Even though he recognized Lin Yao's identity, he didn't know what kind of power Lin Yao had used to conceal his appearance.

There's even a faint feeling of forgetting.

If it weren't for the increased mental power from cultivating the Purple Demon Eye, I probably would have forgotten Lin Yao's face after just one glance.

One can only sigh inwardly, truly a peerless genius with titled combat power.

He didn't want to point it out, otherwise it would cause trouble.

Upon hearing Tang San's words, Lin Yao paused slightly, but did not turn around or say anything. He simply waved his hand, and his figure quickly disappeared into the distance.

Seeing Lin Yao's posture and his figure slowly leaving from the school gate, Tang San, who was standing there somewhat disheveled, gradually darkened his eyes.

He always felt that Lin Yao looked down on him, perhaps because of his disheveled appearance just now, which gave the other party a bad impression of him.

Really...

……

Lin Yao was unaware of Tang San's complicated thoughts. After leaving Blue Tyrant Academy, he went to Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Arriving at the girls' dormitory area of ​​the Royal Academy, they found Dugu Yan's courtyard within the academy.

Pushing open the courtyard gate, one sees Ning Rongrong, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and Meng Yiran standing under the shade of a tree, talking.

Ning Rongrong recognized him at a glance and immediately ran over with a smile, her voice filled with excitement: "Brother Yao! What brings you here?"

"I came to see you all and take care of some things."

Lin Yao's tone softened considerably, and he glanced at the other three, nodding slightly in acknowledgment.

Dugu Yan crossed her arms and raised an eyebrow:

"Ah Yao, what are you dealing with? You seem to have encountered something quite interesting. Did you stumble upon some excitement on your way here?"

Ye Lingling remained silent, looking at Lin Yao with tender eyes.

Meng Yiran's eyes held a mixture of curiosity and restraint.

Of those present, she was the only one who wasn't familiar with Lin Yao and didn't know much about Ning Rongrong's brother.

But there was a vague feeling that the relationship between the man and the three women present was a bit strange and very wrong.

However, Meng Yiran also knew the essence of gossip: she couldn't speak up and become the first to speak; she could just quietly observe.

Noticing everyone's gaze, Lin Yao briefly told them that he had witnessed the farce between Tang San and Titan and had stepped in to resolve it.

After hearing the gist of the story, Ning Rongrong found it very interesting.

However, it is remarkable that Tang San, a guy with an ordinary appearance, was able to defeat a Soul Master of the same level.

He even defeated the Soul King father, who was a Soul Master, which attracted the attention of his Soul Douluo grandfather who came looking for trouble.

As for Tang San, a Soul Master, being able to defeat a Soul King, I think it's nothing special.

After all, Lin Yao was able to kill a Title Douluo with the Soul Emperor rank, which was far more exaggerated than this. He felt that no other genius was as good as his brother Lin Yao.

The fact that they could easily suppress the Titans is proof of this.

As for the point of concern, it seems that people with the surname Tang and those with the surname Tai are incompatible.

As the granddaughter of a titled Douluo, Dugu Yan naturally understood the "prestige" of the Titan Power Clan's patriarch and couldn't help but sneer:

"As expected of those guys from the Clear Sky Sect, they abandoned the stray dogs who still wanted to lick their boots. The Power Clan, a Soul Douluo, dared to bully a Soul Venerable. They can do such a shameful thing."

Hearing this, Ye Lingling, who also had certain connections in Tiandou City, naturally understood what the Titans who made a living in Tiandou City were like, and couldn't help but nod in agreement.

However, upon hearing Dugu Yan's words, Lin Yao couldn't help but give her a strange look.

If we follow the original timeline without your influence, your grandfather, Dugu Bo, was no less powerful than a Titan, using his Title Douluo strength to bully a Soul Master.

However, Lin Yao's strange gaze made Dugu Yan feel a little strange, but she couldn't figure it out. She couldn't help but roll her eyes at him, wondering why he was looking at her like that.

As for Meng Yiran, she had just come to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and then to Tiandou City with her grandparents from other places. She didn't know much about the relationships involved, so she just listened quietly.

To act as a perfect bystander.

……

After chatting for a while, Lin Yao took Ning Rongrong and the others to the Royal Fighting Team's training area to see the results of their training.

I also took a look at the teamwork involved.

Excluding myself, who is an abnormally high-standard individual.

The Royal Fighting Team's combat strength has increased significantly compared to the original work.

It's normal, really. With someone like yourself as a role model, you'd feel embarrassed to slack off.

……

As dusk settled, moonlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground. Lin Yao bid farewell to everyone and was preparing to return to his dormitory when he suddenly heard familiar footsteps behind him. He turned around and saw Xue Qinghe walking quickly towards him, her face filled with worry: "Xiao Yao, I heard you had a conflict with the Power Clan at the academy? Are you alright?"

"It's nothing, just a minor conflict, it's been resolved." Lin Yao looked at Xue Qinghe, a slight tremor in his heart. He knew Xue Qinghe's true identity was Qian Renxue, but he also knew that the other party's current worry was genuine. "Thank you for your concern, Brother Xue. My master, His Majesty Chenxin, has always protected me, I'll be fine."

Xue Qinghe breathed a sigh of relief, a smile appearing on his face. "That's good. I was worried you'd suffer. By the way, tonight..." Before he could finish speaking, a maid rushed over, her face pale and her voice trembling. "Your Highness! Young Master Lin! Something terrible has happened! The Fourth Prince... the Fourth Prince has had an accident in his quarters!"

"Something happened?" Xue Qinghe and Lin Yao exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes. Xue Qinghe immediately asked, "What happened? Explain clearly!"

The maid swallowed hard and said haltingly, "Someone just discovered...discovered a commoner girl in the Fourth Prince's dormitory...she's already dead! Three officials from the Education Commission have arrived and cordoned off the area, preventing anyone from approaching!"

"What?" Xue Qinghe's expression changed drastically, and he turned and ran towards Xue Beng's dormitory. Lin Yao followed closely behind, thinking to himself: Xue Beng has indeed caused a big mess.

The two quickly arrived at the dormitory building where Xue Beng had been, only to find Meng Shenji and two other education committee members standing at the entrance, their faces grave. A crowd of students had gathered around, but they were all kept outside by guards, and a buzz of discussion filled the air. Xue Qinghe strode forward, his voice urgent: "Committee Member Meng, what exactly happened inside? Where's Xue Beng? What happened to that girl?"

When Meng Shenji saw Xue Qinghe, a troubled look appeared on his face. He opened his mouth, but remained silent for a long time. The other two education committee members also lowered their heads, looking as if they wanted to say something but hesitated. Seeing this, Xue Qinghe became even more anxious: "Just say it! What time is it? Are you still trying to hide it from me?"

Just then, the dormitory door was pushed open, and Xue Beng and Prince Xue Xing walked out. Xue Beng showed no remorse whatsoever, instead sporting a nonchalant smile, as if nothing had happened. Prince Xue Xing, on the other hand, had a stern face, his gaze towards Xue Qinghe carrying a hint of warning: "Your Highness, this was merely an accident. Xue Beng only made a mistake on cue. Why make such a fuss? Give the girl's family some compensation, and let Xue Beng reflect on his actions in seclusion for a few days, and that will be enough."

Xue Qinghe trembled with rage at Xue Beng's nonchalant attitude: "An accident? A slip of the hand? Is a human life so worthless in your eyes?" The words of Emperor Xue Ye flashed through his mind: "The Crown Prince's position is secure. Do not touch Xue Beng again." It was these words that had made him wary of Xue Beng. But now, Xue Beng had publicly murdered a commoner girl. If he let it go like this, how could he face the commoners who trusted him?

Qian Renxue's inner turmoil surged—on one side was the justice he upheld, and his ideal of providing a stable life for the common people; on the other side were his father's admonitions and the plan he had meticulously crafted over many years. Forcibly dealing with the avalanche would inevitably incur the displeasure of Emperor Xueye and the nobles, and might even jeopardize his position as crown prince. He clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white, his eyes filled with resentment.

Xue Beng seemed to see through Xue Qinghe's hesitation, a cold smile playing on his lips: "Brother, don't be too angry. He was just a commoner, his death is no big deal." Prince Xue Xing echoed, "Your Highness, don't forget His Majesty's warning. If you make a scene, it won't benefit anyone."

The three education committee members around remained silent. They were staunch supporters of Xue Qinghe, but they also understood the rules of the royal family and knew that this matter involved far-reaching consequences, making it impossible for them to intervene. Lin Yao stood aside, coldly observing everything before him. He had long seen through Xue Beng's disguise, and seeing the other party still so arrogant after killing someone, his anger gradually rose. Especially when he saw the wisps of black energy flashing in Xue Beng's eyes, he frowned deeply—this black energy was definitely not what a normal Soul Master should have; Xue Beng's condition was probably not right.

"Shut up!" Lin Yao suddenly spoke, his voice icy and piercing. Xue Beng was startled by his tone, but quickly regained his arrogant demeanor: "What? You want to stand up for that commoner? Don't forget, I'm a prince, and you're just an outsider. How dare you interfere in my affairs?"

These words ignited Lin Yao's fury. He didn't utter another word, and his figure vanished from the spot. Everyone only saw a blur before their eyes, and the next second, they heard a muffled "thud." Xue Beng's smile froze on his face, and his body slumped to the ground, a thin bloodstain on his neck oozing blood.

Everyone froze, and the scene fell into a deathly silence. Prince Xue Xing's eyes widened as he pointed at Lin Yao, his voice trembling: "You...you actually dared to kill you...you actually dared to kill Xue Beng? Do you know what you're doing?" Xue Qinghe was also stunned. Although he was dissatisfied with Xue Beng, he had never imagined that Lin Yao would directly kill someone. The three education committee members were even more pale-faced. They never expected that Lin Yao would dare to kill a prince in front of so many people at the Tian Dou Royal Academy.

Lin Yao stood rooted to the spot, the small sword of soul power in his hand already dissipated. He looked at Xue Beng lying on the ground, his eyes unwavering: "Killing someone comes at a price. No matter who they are, it's all the same." He knew his actions would inevitably cause a huge uproar, but he didn't regret it—Xue Beng's actions had long exceeded his tolerance limit.

Moonlight bathed Lin Yao, making his indistinct figure appear even more imposing. The surrounding students were too frightened to utter a sound; the previously buzzing crowd was now reduced to heavy breathing. Xue Qinghe looked at Lin Yao, his heart filled with mixed emotions—he was both shocked by Lin Yao's decisiveness and worried about the consequences of this matter. Prince Xue Xing trembled with anger, pointing at Lin Yao, but unable to utter a complete sentence for a long time.

Lin Yao ignored the reactions of the crowd, only looking at Xue Qinghe, and said calmly, "Brother Xue, this matter was done by me alone, and has nothing to do with anyone else. If His Majesty blames me, I will take full responsibility."

Xue Qinghe took a deep breath, suppressing his shock, and slowly spoke, "Xiao Yao, you..." He wanted to say something, but didn't know what to say. He knew that although Lin Yao's actions were impulsive, they had also saved him from a difficult situation—if he dealt with Xue Beng, he would offend the nobles and his father; if he didn't, he would lose the trust of the common people. And since Lin Yao killed Xue Beng, all the conflicts had shifted to Lin Yao.

"I will explain this to my father." Xue Qinghe finally made his decision. He looked at Lin Yao with a complicated expression. "You leave here first. I will handle the rest."

Lin Yao nodded, said nothing more, and turned to leave the dormitory area. He knew that the Heavenly Dou Royal Family was bound to stir up a storm, but he didn't care—he always acted according to his conscience.

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