Douluo Continent: The Peerless Sun and Moon Traverse the Heavens

Teacher's Office, Mingdu Soul Mentor Academy.

Han Ruoruo, dressed in a black women's college teacher's uniform, sat on the sofa with her legs crossed. Her black patent leather high heels lightly tapped Xu Cheng's shin. She held student resumes in her hands, picking and choosing, muttering to herself:

"Sigh, this eighteen-year-old is only at level forty-one."

"That's impressive. At thirteen, she's already at level forty-five. Her talent is about the same as Nan Nan's. Old Xu, come and take a look. She's even from the same clan as you."

Xu Cheng took the resume that was handed to him and examined it carefully:

Name: Xu Tianzhen, Gender: Female, Age: Thirteen, Soul Power Cultivation: Level 45

Upon seeing that familiar name, Xu Cheng felt a wave of dizziness wash over him.

Isn't this the only princess of the dynasty? Why is she at the Mingdu Soul Master Academy so early?

Forget it, let Han Ruoruo worry about this.

He was the teacher in charge of the team, and Han Ruoruo was his only deputy, who could also be considered half a secretary.

When there's work to be done, the secretary does it; when there's nothing to do...

However, Xu Tianzhen's cultivation talent is indeed quite good, and he probably received a lot of resources. Being able to barely reach the Soul King level before the competition is still a respectable fighting force.

Looking at the three resumes already selected on the table, they were from three Soul Kings from the Mingdu Soul Master Academy, plus Ye Guyi, a Quasi-Soul Emperor, and Ju Zi, a Soul King.

If Jiang Nannan can also break through before the competition, the strength of this team will be no less than that of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Team.

……

In the evening, at a training ground of the Mingdu Soul Instructor Academy, more than thirty students dressed in uniform moon-white school uniforms stood in neat rows, listening to Xu Cheng's address standing at the front:

"You are all elites of the academy, and you all came here with the dream of participating in the competition."

My name is Xu Cheng, and I am the teacher in charge of leading the team for this competition.

The teacher next to me is named Han Ruoruo. She is a teacher specially hired by the academy to be responsible for practical combat. She is also the champion of the previous competition and a member of the Shrek Academy team.

I think she's qualified to be in charge of everything for your team. Let's give her a round of applause.

Han Ruoruo stepped forward and bowed slightly, and applause immediately erupted from the audience.

Orange nodded slightly in the crowd, her eyes seemingly meaningful. Meanwhile, Princess Xu Tianzhen, the Sun and Moon Princess, was flushed, clapping her hands incessantly, her black ponytail bouncing behind her.

"Starting today, for the next six months, you will all meet here for two hours after school for intensive training. Some of you will join, and some will leave. We will continue until the fourteen finalists are selected after six months."

"Did you understand?"

"I understand..."

"Speak louder! I can't hear you!"

"I understand!"

Xu Cheng nodded slightly. It was his first time experiencing what it was like to be an instructor, and it was quite enjoyable.

No wonder his military training instructors in his previous life liked to talk to him like that.

"Next, please welcome Teacher Han to explain the practical application techniques. Let's give him a round of applause!"

Xu Cheng stepped aside, leaving the stage to Han Ruoruo. Remembering that he was going to pay his respects to the Crown Prince that evening, he couldn't help but look at Ju Zi. He found that Ju Zi was also looking at him. Their eyes met, and Xu Cheng nodded slightly to her without flinching.

Orange nodded in agreement and then focused her attention on training.

……

As darkness fell, Xu Cheng and Ju Zi sat facing each other inside a carriage.

Xu Cheng had already informed Han Ruoruo, saying it was an invitation from a good friend.

The clatter of hooves carried the two into a clubhouse. Orange pulled back the curtain and gestured an invitation to Xu Cheng:

"Professor Xu Cheng, please."

Xu Cheng got off the carriage. This was a small guild hall.

The grass is lush and green, and the flowers are in full bloom. There is only one single-story building in the middle, with gray walls but a roof made of solid wood.

Although simple, it has a unique antique charm.

Orange led the way, and the two quickly entered the room.

Inside the small room, the intricate glass palace lanterns illuminated the room brightly. In the center was an oak table that could only seat four people. Ju Zi went forward and pulled out a chair for Xu Cheng, then went to the opposite side, whispered a few words to the man in the wheelchair, and left the private room.

"Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Xu Cheng stepped forward, bowed slightly, and then sat down.

Xu Tianran sat upright in his wheelchair, a familiar smile on his face: "Six years have passed since we last met, and Brother Xu Chengxian is still as dashing as ever."

"It is kind of Your Highness to have such concern for the country, and to remember such a small person as Xu Cheng."

Xu Tianran raised his hand slightly, making a gesture to stop him: "Brother, don't be modest. You are the most outstanding young person in the empire. Let's talk as we go today."

Soon, waiters brought out two bowls of soup and placed them in front of the two people. This was aristocratic dining etiquette, similar to the French cuisine Xu Cheng had experienced in his previous life. It consisted of seven courses, served one after another, with the next course only served after the previous one was finished.

Xu Cheng gently scooped a spoonful into his mouth; the broth was thick, white, and rich, with a wonderfully fresh aroma. He praised it, saying:

"The soup made from the Sun and Moon Pufferfish is still so delicious. I have only had it once before. This time, I can say that I am benefiting from His Highness's favor."

"This place is practically private property; you're welcome to come often if you like. By the way, where have you been pursuing your studies these past few years?"

"Hi~ A few years ago, I was too playful and begged my father to send me to Shrek Academy. Now I've barely graduated and plan to teach at Mingdu Soul Master Academy."

Xu Tianran crossed his arms in front of him: "I heard from Ju Zi that you are very confident about this Soul Master Competition?"

Xu Cheng put down his cutlery and bowed slightly.

"Our family has been favored by the Emperor for generations. Now, Xu Cheng is simply doing his best to repay the Empire's cultivation and hopes to achieve good results so as not to disappoint His Highness the Crown Prince."

Xu Tianran raised the wine glass beside him and slightly clinked it against the glass that Xu Cheng was holding.

The clear liquor swayed, reflecting the hazy lights.

"Then I would like to wish my worthy brother great success."

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."

Waiters kept coming and going in the room. Xu Cheng knew that this was not a suitable place to talk about important matters, so he just chatted with Xu Tianran about his interesting experiences at Shrek Academy. The host and guest enjoyed themselves.

After the banquet was over, the cups and plates on the table were cleared away. Ju Zi came in carrying two cups of tea, placed them in front of the two people, and bowed to say goodbye.

As the door was gently closed, the lock clicked, and the atmosphere in the room instantly became quiet.

Xu Tianran sipped his fragrant tea slowly and deliberately, showing no intention of speaking.

Seeing this, Xu Cheng knew this was a chance for him to show his loyalty, and his tone became more solemn:

"Your Highness, I have something I wish to present to you, and I hope you will accept it with pleasure."

Xu Tianran raised his eyebrows, showing some interest, and asked curiously, "I wonder what you have brought out, my worthy brother? Let me see it for myself."

With a flash of his storage ring, a huge metal box appeared on the dining table.

Xu Cheng walked to the side of the box and extended his hand in invitation:

"Your Highness, please look..."