Douluo Phoenix

Chapter 36 The World is Shocked

With Fire Sky City announcing the arrival of a Title Douluo, the name of Blazing Fire Academy soared once again. Blazing Fire Academy also became the only advanced soul master academy in the two great empires to possess a Title Douluo.

At this point, Blazing Fire Academy's status in the Soul Master world reached an unprecedented height. In the finals, Huo Wu's unparalleled elegance, Huo Wushuang's domineering aura, and Wang Xiaofei's ever-changing application of Soul Skills all became the idols of many young Soul Masters.

In an instant, countless students flocked to Blazing Fire City to study. Unfortunately, Blazing Fire Academy only accepted fire elemental soul masters, so they had to recommend some geniuses to other elemental academies. As a result, the other major elemental academies all saw their admission standards rise. Even the usually strict Tianshui Academy admitted many more talented students.

In response, various factions are discussing Blazing Fire Academy and Huo Tianchen.

In the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Sect Master Ning Fengzhi sat with Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo. Ning Fengzhi said, "With Huo Tianchen's aptitude, it should be difficult for him to break through in the short term. Could it be that he really absorbed the soul bone reward from the Soul Master Competition? Given Huo Tianchen's ambition, he shouldn't be taking rewards from a few students. Or did he have other opportunities? Especially considering that Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang in the finals are his grandchildren. Uncle Sword, do you think Wang Xiaofei really wasted his potential?"

Sword Douluo shook his head and said, "I don't know either. During the Soul Master Competition, his performance far exceeded my expectations. As a Soul Master, he single-handedly defeated two Soul Kings, and his soul power was incredibly profound, not like someone who had exhausted their potential. Furthermore, he has an excellent grasp of his Martial Soul and Soul Skills; he's practically invincible among his peers and can fight opponents of higher ranks. He's arguably the number one among the younger generation. But why did he advance six levels in two and a half years?"

Ning Fengzhi then asked, "Uncle Jian, do you think it's still necessary to win Wang Xiaofei over?"

Sword Douluo shook his head again and said, "Wang Xiaofei is a very low-key person. It's obvious that he doesn't want to get involved in any power struggles. He didn't even want to go to the finals to receive the award, which clearly shows that he doesn't want to face the Pope's attempts to win him over. Such a low profile confirms that he is a very determined person. I guess it will be difficult for us as well."

Ning Fengzhi thought for a moment and finally said, "In the past, the three upper sects were united and able to fight against the Spirit Hall, but now that Haotian Sect has gone into seclusion, Tang San obviously has his own agenda. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan only has the old dragon to support them and dares not make a move easily. Blazing Fire Academy and Star Luo's Fire Leopard Clan are clearly connected, and the Fire Leopard Clan is backed by the Spirit Hall. Even if we can't win over Blazing Fire Academy, we can't let them side with the Spirit Hall."

"I plan to bring Rongrong along to congratulate Huo Tianchen on becoming a Title Douluo. It would be best if Rongrong could meet Wang Xiaofei. Uncle Jian, could you please check this out then?"

Sword Douluo nodded.

In the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace, Emperor Xue Ye, Prince Xue Xing, Xue Qinghe, and Xue Beng were together. Emperor Xue Ye said, "Qinghe, this time you brought a gift to attend Dean Huo Tianchen's coronation. If Huo Tianchen is willing to join the Heavenly Dou Imperial Family, I can appoint him as the Imperial Preceptor and give him full support for the development of Blazing Fire Academy in the future."

"Also, Huo Wu from Blazing Academy is incredibly talented and very beautiful. You could try dating her."

Xue Qinghe nodded with a smile, while Prince Xue Xing and Xue Beng looked rather indifferent.

Xue Qinghe returned to his residence, his face ashen. He said, "That Xue Ye Emperor has quite a plan. Yu Long, go and inform that woman immediately, tell him of Xue Ye Emperor's thoughts, and at the same time, inform the Fire Leopard Sect to increase their efforts to win over the Blazing Fire Academy. At the very least, we can't let him side with the Heavenly Dou Empire."

Prince Xuexing and Xue Beng also returned to their residence, equally furious. Xue Beng thought for a moment and said, "Uncle, is it possible for us to win over the Blazing Fire Academy? Or is it possible for me to propose to Huo Wu?"

Prince Xuexing looked at Xue Beng with some disappointment. He shook his head and said, "With your reputation, if you come to propose marriage, you might get kicked out immediately. Huo Wu is extremely arrogant; even Xue Qinghe would probably have a hard time."

Xue Beng gritted his teeth: "Even if I can't propose, I absolutely cannot let Xue Qinghe succeed. Could you ask Dugu Bo to sabotage it?"

Prince Xuexing shook his head and said, "Dugu Bo is only in the Heaven Dou Empire because he owes me a favor. He would never offend a Title Douluo."

At the Spirit Hall, the Pope glanced at the message and said, "Chrysanthemum Douluo, take Nana and the other two to Blazing Fire Academy. Remember, we're trying to win them over. We can't let them join the Heaven Dou Empire. The key is to check on that kid named Wang Xiaofei. If he's alright, invite him to the Spirit Hall." Chrysanthemum Douluo nodded below, "Yes, Your Majesty!"

In an instant, all the forces in the Heavenly Dou Empire expressed their intention to establish friendly relations, and each arranged for key personnel to visit with lavish gifts.

Meanwhile, Wang Xiaofei, at Blazing Academy, was in a dilemma. He didn't really want to participate in the coronation, but it wouldn't be right for him not to attend his own dean's coronation. Besides, with so many people present, revealing his strength would be troublesome. And he hadn't been home for several years and was thinking of going back to see Old Jack.

Huo Wu noticed Xiao Fei's frustration and, without a word, pulled him over to Dean Huo Tianchen. The dean smiled and said, "Xiao Fei, we never intended for the three of you to participate in this coronation. Otherwise, where do you think those rumors from the outside world came from?"

Xiao Fei instantly understood the dean's intention in spreading rumors, and stood up to bow to the dean.

The dean shook his head and said, "You are all my students, and it is my duty to protect you. Recently, I had Huo Lie take the three of you out for training."

And so, while everyone was focused on Blazing Academy, Huo Lie, along with Xiao Fei, Huo Wu, and Huo Wushuang, had already left Blazing Academy.

As they left the academy, Huo Wu asked, "Xiao Fei, where are we going now?"

Xiao Fei thought for a moment and said, "I want to go back to Holy Soul Village to see my grandfather first. It's been two and a half years since I've been home. I'm considering whether to bring him to Blazing Fire City?"

They all nodded, and Huo Wu suddenly asked somewhat awkwardly, "Since this is our first visit, should we bring any gifts?" Seeing Huo Wu's expression, they all broke out in a cold sweat.

After a few days, Xiao Fei returned to Holy Soul Village.

Old Jack was very excited when he saw Xiao Fei; Holy Soul Village had finally produced another Soul Master.

After several years away from home, Old Jack seemed to have aged considerably. A doctor was called back to examine him, and the doctor said that Old Jack was mainly too old, and years of overwork had taken their toll; he was nearing the end of his life and had at most a few months to live.

The group settled down in Holy Soul Village. Xiao Fei spent his free time with Old Jack, and cultivated his soul power at night. Huo Wu, on the other hand, seemed a bit strange, not as dashing as before, but rather more like a timid, feminine woman. She even occasionally tried cooking, which drew odd looks from everyone.

Meanwhile, Blazing City was bustling with activity. Countless people came to visit Huo Tianchen. However, they didn't see the three main members who had performed best in the Soul Master Competition. This aroused everyone's curiosity, only to be revealed later that the three had actually gone out for training. Those who had hoped to recruit or befriend him left with disappointed expressions.

Huo Tianchen himself adopted a neutral stance towards the attempts to win him over, neither accepting nor rejecting them. He repeatedly stated that he was merely running an academy and seemed unwilling to become too involved with any particular power. Those forces trying to win him over were left speechless.

(End of this chapter)