Douro Continent

Chapter 217 Heaven Dou Royal Academy (Part 1)

To be considerate of the children, and in a good mood after making a fortune, Flander maintained a normal pace for the next few days of travel. The Shrek Seven Devils gradually recovered from the fear of killing. Being able to join Shrek Academy was already a feat in itself. Once they understood that, their hearts weren't so heavy.

"Master, according to the map, we're almost at Heaven Dou City. Where exactly is the Heaven Dou Royal Academy located within the city?" Flander asked the master while looking at the map. There was no sign of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy on the map.

The master glanced at Flander. "If you don't know, how would I know? You're hardly a dean."

Flander retorted irritably, "What do you mean 'barely'? I am, okay? Turns out you don't even know me. Wuji, Shao Xin, do you know them?"

Zhao Wuji smiled wryly, "As you know, none of us are Soul Masters from regular academies, much less from aristocratic places like the Royal Academy. How would we know? I've only been to Heaven Dou City once or twice, and I don't recall ever having the address of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. They're all pretty much the same, aren't they?"

The other three teachers nodded in unison, indicating that they were powerless to help.

"Dean Flander, I know where the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy is." Just then, Ning Rongrong solved Flander's urgent problem.

"My family's castle isn't far from Heaven Dou City. I used to go to Heaven Dou City with my clansmen a lot, and we also visited the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Although the direct descendants all cultivate and study within the sect, some of the collateral branches are at the Royal Academy. Actually, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy isn't inside Heaven Dou City. It's outside the city, just like our Shrek Academy is outside Soto City."

Flander chuckled smugly, "It seems the first dean of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy shares my thoughts. It turns out I was quite astute after all."

The master poured cold water on the idea, saying, "I don't think that's right. You didn't put the academy in the city because you were short of money. The Heavenly Dou Royal Academy puts its academy outside the capital, firstly to prevent the capital's luxury from affecting the students' cultivation, but more importantly, probably because Heavenly Dou City doesn't have enough space to build the academy. As far as I know, although the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy doesn't have a large number of students, all kinds of complete facilities require a large area to guarantee."

Zhao Wuji chuckled and said, "Master, why do you always tell the truth? Let Flander fantasize for a bit."

"Fantasy my foot. Zhao Wuji, you've been acting all high and mighty lately. Come on, let's have a spar and show the kids what a battle at the Soul Emperor level is like." As he spoke, Flander made a gesture as if to attack.

Zhao Wuji didn't even look at him. He stretched out his arms and put them around Lu Qibin and Li Yusong. "Flander, you want to bully me? Dream on. I won't fight you. If you want revenge, go ahead and do it. I definitely won't fight back. Let the children see how you bully the weak and how you set a good example as a teacher."

"You..." Flander glared at Zhao Wuji fiercely, "I've noticed that you've become quite cunning since the master arrived."

"Stop! Don't drag me into your business. What does this have to do with me?" The master stretched his body. "Enough nonsense, let's go. Since Rongrong knows the place, we should be able to get to the Royal Academy by now. Settling down will allow the children to start their cultivation sooner."

Flander said helplessly, "You're a cultivation fanatic. With you around, I become the epitome of gentleness."

After a quick meal of dry rations, the group set off again. As night fell, led by Ning Rongrong, they finally arrived at their destination: the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy.

"Rongrong, are you sure you're here?" Flander asked in a strange voice.

Ning Rongrong nodded and said, "Yes, that's right. The Heavenly Dou Royal Academy wouldn't change its location, would it? I'm sure this is the place."

"But this is a mountain!"

"This mountain belongs to the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy. Oh, and the forest behind it and the lake at the foot of the mountain on the left are also within the academy's jurisdiction. We're about to enter the academy's territory."

Glancing at the dumbfounded Flander, the master said leisurely, "Surrounded by mountains and water, it is indeed a good place."

The other teachers also nodded in approval.

The scenery here is indeed beautiful, especially at this time of year when the sun is setting and the sky is ablaze with the colors of the sunset. Against the backdrop of the western red glow, both the lake at the foot of the mountain and the towering mountains, covered with various plants and reaching a height of a thousand meters, give people a sense of paradise.

This place is less than 20 kilometers away from Tiandou City, the capital of the Tiandou Empire, and the environment is so beautiful. The teachers, including Zhao Wuji, were very satisfied with the thought that this place would become their future home.

Only Flander retorted indignantly, "So what if they have a good environment and a large place? Have they produced any strong individuals? They are far inferior to our Shrek Academy. Although our place is small, we have many monsters."

The master nodded in deep agreement. "Flander, to be honest, I still don't quite understand why so many promising children would fall for your tricks and enter your Shrek Academy. What methods did you use to lure them in?"

"I used...bullshit, what do you mean by lying? I called it charisma." Flander quickly corrected himself, glaring at the master. "Going up the mountain will be just in time for dinner. Let's see how the food is here. If the treatment isn't good, I won't stay."

At this moment, Flander looked like a sulking child, and even the Shrek Seven Devils beside him couldn't help but chuckle to themselves. At the same time, they could understand Flander's feelings. After all, their hard-earned Shrek Academy had ended, and in his eyes, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy was more like a competitor.

They hadn't gone far when trouble struck.

"Halt! Who are you?" Ten Soul Masters, around eighteen or nineteen years old, blocked the group's path. Although they hadn't summoned their Martial Souls, their pale yellow school uniforms revealed that these students belonged to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Flander said nonchalantly, "We are from Shrek Academy. We've come here specifically for an exchange at the invitation of your Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Lead the way."

The young man leading the group sized up Flander, then glanced at the others' attire, a hint of disdain on his face. "You bumpkins, coming to our academy for exchange? I bet you're beggars from somewhere. Get lost. Or we'll have to use force."

After traveling for nearly ten days, the Shrek Academy group was indeed somewhat travel-worn, but not as disheveled as he described. The student leading the group from the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy was clearly judging by appearances. Seeing the Shrek Academy group's simple attire, coupled with Flander's somewhat arrogant words that displeased him, he made those remarks.

Very few people can get into the Heaven Dou Royal Academy with real skills; the vast majority get in through connections and noble titles. This has always been the biggest problem for the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Otherwise, how could they have the title of the number one academy in the Heaven Dou Empire but lack the actual strength?

Not to mention that the teachers at Shrek Academy were all arrogant people, otherwise they would not have given up the opportunity to join a Soul Master family or various forces to establish Shrek Academy. At this moment, even the Shrek Seven Devils were already furious at the other party's impolite words.

Dai Mubai flashed forward, instantly blocking Flander's path. A chilling aura erupted from him. Never before had anyone insulted him like this, nor in such a contemptuous tone. He had never been a patient person, and besides, the one insulted was his own teacher. If the Evil-Eyed White Tiger could tolerate this, he wouldn't be a tiger, but a sick cat.

Bang! Dai Mubai kicked the young man who was speaking, sending him flying. Then, he activated his martial soul.

The sudden turn of events threw the noble scions of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy into a panic. They never expected their opponent to dare attack right at their academy's gate. Aside from a few who quickly activated their Martial Souls, most retreated hastily, fearing being caught in the crossfire. Even those who had activated their Martial Souls, upon seeing the three gleaming Spirit Rings on Dai Mubai's body, dared not advance and retreated swiftly. In their minds, there was no concept of the weak defeating the strong; Spirit Rings represented an absolute difference, and among their group, not a single person had even reached level thirty.

Dai Mubai, with his rich combat experience, adhered to the principle of fighting first and talking later. He didn't even give the other members of the Shrek Seven Devils a chance to make a move. With his tiger palm spreading out, he sent the few who were slower to retreat flying.

Seeing Dai Mubai take action, Flander and the others couldn't help but frown. They weren't upset because Dai Mubai beat up the other party, but because the students of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy were really of very poor quality.

(End of this chapter)