Douluo Continent: Naru Sacred Heart, Snow Shines Forever

"This is truly... the ultimate divine and holy martial soul?!"

Zhilin paused slightly, a deep shock flashing in his eyes, and his voice trembled.

Having lived most of his life, he had never seen such a pure and radiant martial spirit. The sacred aura emanating from it even calmed his mind, a Soul Douluo.

"Moreover, it breaks the conventional absorption process, reaching the second ring of a thousand-year cycle and the fourth ring of a ten-thousand-year cycle."

Once in a million years

A prodigy unlike any other in history!

Meng Shenji and Bai Baoshan were equally focused, their eyes fixed on Chen Jieqi's Heart of Naru and that pitch-black ten-thousand-year-old soul ring.

Not even twelve years old, yet already possessing the fourth soul ring in ten thousand years...

Such talent is unheard of, not only at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, but even in the entire Douluo Continent!

The three men's eyes were filled with disbelief, followed by ecstasy.

With Dugu Yan's presence, they were already guaranteed a place in the finals of the next Soul Master Competition.

Now that there is an even more monstrous younger brother than Dugu Yan, then winning the Soul Master Competition championship is not impossible!

Such talent is truly a blessing to the empire!

Dugu Bo looked at the shocked expressions on the three people's faces without any change, as if he had expected it all along, and spoke calmly.

"How is it?"

"You can see Xiaoqi's talent without even testing him, right?"

The three education commissioners quickly snapped out of their daze, nodding repeatedly, their expressions becoming even more respectful.

"Your Majesty Dugu is joking!"

Student Chen's talent is truly exceptional; no testing is needed. We are completely convinced!

Meng Shenji excitedly stepped forward.

"We will immediately process Chen's enrollment procedures, placing him directly into the Heavenly Dou-level elite class, and providing him with the best mentors and cultivation resources!"

Bai Baoshan and Zhilin nodded repeatedly, their eyes filled with admiration and expectation as they looked at Chen Jieqi.

"No need, 'it's best'!"

Dugu Bo interrupted him, his tone firm, his gaze fixed on Chen Jieqi with a hint of certainty.

"Xiao Qi has his own way of cultivating. Just arrange the cultivation resources and then he can directly join the Royal Fighting Team."

"As Your Majesty commands!"

The three education commissions responded immediately without the slightest hesitation.

As a prodigy and the younger brother of Dugu Yan, he joins the Royal Fighting Team and fights alongside the academy's top students.

This is undoubtedly the best arrangement for Chen Jieqi, as it allows him to hone his practical skills and develop team synergy in advance.

Meng Shenji turned around, strode to the counter, and personally retrieved an admission token engraved with a golden phoenix and a silver badge.

That's the badge of the elite class of the Heaven Dou level, which only the most outstanding geniuses in the academy can possess. The edge is engraved with fine cloud patterns, symbolizing the supreme glory of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Meng Shenji handed the token and badge to Chen Jieqi with both hands, a gentle smile on his face.

"Welcome to Tiandou Royal Academy, Chen Jieqi."

From this day forward, you are a member of the Heavenly Dou-level Elite Class, enjoying the academy's highest-level cultivation resources and mentors.

Here are your admission token and class badge. Keep them safe.

Chen Jieqi gripped the token and badge tightly, his fingertips tightening slightly, silently chanting in his heart,

"Starting today, the plan has begun its first step."

He then looked up at Meng Shenji.

"Thank you, Committee Member Meng."

Just then, a steady footstep sounded outside the hall, and a young man in a blue teacher's uniform and a girl in a college uniform walked in.

The young man had a handsome face and a tall, straight figure; he was Qin Ming, the leader of the Royal Fighting Team.

Upon seeing Dugu Bo, he immediately bowed respectfully, his tone deferential.

"Greetings, Your Majesty Dugu."

He then bowed to the three education commissioners in turn.

"Grandpa, it's little Qi!"

The girl in uniform rushed forward, took a few steps to Chen Jieqi's side, reached out and hugged his arm, her eyes shining like stars, and said with surprise.

The girl was none other than Dugu Yan. At 18 and a half, she had long since shed the wildness and sharpness of her youth, and gained a touch of radiance and grace unique to women.

Her features remained exquisite and captivating, her eyes bright and clear with an orange-yellow hue, her eyebrows gracefully arched, her nose straight and well-defined, and her lips sharply defined.

Her short, dark orange hair accentuated the long, graceful lines of Dugu Yan's neck.

Her posture was graceful and elegant, upright yet not stiff, every line of her body seemed to have been carefully combed by the earth's spirit, even and relaxed, full of vitality.

"Sister Yan Yan, you've become even more beautiful since I last saw you."

Chen Jieqi looked at her, a faint smile playing on his lips.

Dugu Bo looked at Dugu Yan, his tone softening slightly, then turned to Qin Ming and said in a deep voice,

"Qin Ming, my grandson Chen Jieqi will be under your care from now on. He'll be placed in your class."

Join the Royal Fighting Team, and you'll receive priority resources, just like you did for Yan Yan. Don't let me down.

Qin Ming's gaze fell on Chen Jieqi, and when he saw the four spirit rings—one yellow, two purple, and one black—flowing around the boy's waist, a deep sense of shock flashed in his eyes.

A second ring every thousand years, a fourth ring every ten thousand years?!

Such talent is simply unheard of!

He immediately bowed and replied:

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, Qin Ming will certainly teach Chen well and live up to Your Majesty's expectations!"

He could clearly sense Chen Jieqi's extraordinary talent, and he also understood that Dugu Bo's expectations for this young man were even higher than those for Dugu Yan.

He secretly resolved to do everything in his power to nurture this exceptionally talented young man.

Dugu Bo nodded slightly, saying nothing more, but gave Dugu Yan and Chen Jieqi a deep look.

It seemed as if there were a thousand words to say, but in the end, they all turned into a barely audible sigh.

He then turned and walked towards the hall exit, his tall figure quickly disappearing at the entrance.

In the next instant, with a slight flash of soul power, it transformed into a streak of light and disappeared into the horizon.

"Yanzi, bring Chen with you and come with me."

"Let's go to the Heavenly Dou-level Elite Class first to familiarize ourselves with the academy environment, and then we'll go meet the other members of the Royal Dou Team together."

Qin Ming smiled warmly at the two of them, his tone full of welcome and expectation.

Dugu Yan immediately patted her chest, looking smug, her tone tinged with pride.

"Don't worry, Teacher Qin Ming."

I will definitely take good care of my little brother Xiaoqi. I know the academy like the back of my hand; I know where the best training grounds are and where the best food is.

I know all that. I'll take you to class the fastest route, and I can also introduce you to little Qi while I'm at it!

As she spoke, she reached out and grabbed Chen Jieqi's wrist, then led the way out of the hall with light, quick steps.

Unable to hide her joy, even her steps were light and cheerful, her dark orange short hair swaying gently with her movements.

Chen Jieqi gripped the token and badge in his hand, glanced helplessly at Dugu Yan, nodded, and let her pull him forward.

The warmth of her touch on his hand, carrying the unique vitality of a young girl, warmed his cold heart, and a faint smile unconsciously appeared on his lips.

Qin Minglang smiled and followed the two of them, walking towards the exit of the hall together, his gaze occasionally falling on Chen Jieqi.

Their eyes were full of anticipation for this exceptionally talented young man, as if they could already see him shining brightly in the Soul Master Competition.

As the three walked away side by side, the hall of the Education Committee fell silent instantly.

The three education commissioners, Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhilin, stood there, looking at each other.

His face still held the respect he had shown to Dugu Bo and the shock he had felt towards Chen Jieqi, but now it was filled with emotion.

"You...you're leaving already?"

Bai Baoshan stroked his chin, his tone full of astonishment.

Meng Shenji stared at the empty doorway and gave a bitter smile.

"They didn't even bother to say hello."

The three men stood there, gazing at the bright sunlight outside. In the vast Education Committee hall, only the three elderly men remained, looking at each other in bewilderment.

As if disheveled in the wind, an awkward silence hung in the air.