Douluo Phoenix

Chapter 62 Guests from All Sides

The opening ceremony of the Elemental Academy concluded as the five deans unveiled a huge signboard for the academy to the crowd.

Next came the new student recruitment. Five small recruitment areas appeared below the platform. All students who came for interviews first underwent a standardized test of their martial spirit's elemental attributes and soul power level. They were then taken to their respective departments for internal departmental tests. After several rounds of interviews, successful candidates were given academy uniforms and departmental rules, and were introduced to some aspects of the admission process before being taken to their respective dormitories. In short, the entire process emphasized one thing: as long as they met the admission requirements, everyone was welcome; it was also stressed that the academy's internal rules were strict.

Those observing the event couldn't help but shake their heads when they saw the Elemental Academy's enrollment situation. They feared that the Elemental Academy would recruit many promising students this time, and that the academy would grow even stronger.

Next, the dean led everyone in receiving the guests from all sides.

First and foremost, they were received by Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, and the three members of the Golden Generation from the Spirit Hall. All three of the Golden Generation members had already broken through to the Soul Emperor level, significantly faster than Qin Ming, who was hailed as the second youngest Soul Master in history to achieve this feat.

Chrysanthemum Douluo glanced at Yang Wudi and Niu Gao and said, "I didn't expect you two remnants of the Clear Sky Sect to join the Elemental Academy. Interesting!"

Yang Wudi snorted coldly: "Our two clans withdrew from the Haotian Sect a long time ago. We have now severed ties with the Haotian Sect and will never have any contact with anyone from the Haotian Sect again."

Chrysanthemum Douluo nodded: "I hope so, otherwise you might drag the entire Elemental Academy into the abyss." Yang Wudi and Niu Gao felt that these words carried a strong warning, but due to their relationship with the Clear Sky Sect, they didn't care about Chrysanthemum Douluo's warning at all.

Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes suddenly lit up, and he quickly flew to Xiao Fei and the other two. Just as Dean Huo and the others were about to stop him, Chrysanthemum Douluo raised his hand and said, "With my seniority and strength, I naturally won't make things difficult for three children. I just want to take a look."

Chrysanthemum Douluo sniffed Wang Xiaofei, Huo Wu, and Huo Wushuang, tapping their bodies repeatedly with his fingers, his face filled with intoxication: "This is the scent, it's truly captivating." He even knelt down when he smelled Huo Wu's scent.

"If I'm not mistaken, you three should have each consumed the Celestial Chrysanthemum, the Nine-Grade Dragon Fungus, and the Heartbreak Red. No wonder you three have reached the Soul Saint level at such a young age; they truly deserve to be called Celestial Herbs. And judging from your condition, you should have already fully absorbed the Celestial Herbs."

Everyone present looked bewildered, except for Huo Tianchen and Yang Wudi, who were utterly shocked. Huo Tianchen was shocked: "A celestial herb! All three of them have been consuming it for over five years, and Chrysanthemum Douluo can actually smell it? What kind of nose does he have?!" Yang Wudi, who had dedicated his life to the pursuit of medicine, had never even seen a fresh celestial herb, yet these three juniors had actually consumed it.

Chrysanthemum Douluo suddenly said solemnly, "Wang Xiaofei, Huo Wu, and Huo Wushuang, I wish to accept you three as my disciples. What do you say?"

The three quickly bowed and said, "Thank you for your high regard, Senior Chrysanthemum Douluo, but we are all students of the Elemental Academy and have no intention of becoming your disciples at the moment."

Chrysanthemum Douluo looked disappointed, then said, "I will be at the Elemental Academy in the next few days, and I will visit you three children separately again."

At this moment, Hu Liena walked up to Wang Xiaofei: "Wang Xiaofei, you must be Phoenix Butcher. I didn't expect to meet you again so soon. I want to challenge you."

Xiao Fei shook his head and said calmly, "I am already a Soul Saint." The three members of the Golden Generation were shocked.

Chrysanthemum Douluo reluctantly left the three and walked towards Dean Huo Tianchen, then said solemnly, "Please convey His Holiness the Pope's message: he hopes you will only focus on running the academy and not get involved in anything else. Do you understand?"

The five principals of the Elemental Academy nodded. Now that they had some foundation, they wouldn't be so reckless as to oppose the Spirit Hall.

Just as the five from the Spirit Hall left, Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Sword Douluo, and Xue Qinghe, the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, arrived.

This time, Ning Fengzhi didn't bring up the topic of alliances. Anyone with a brain knows the Elemental Academy's stance: "Fight all you want, as long as you don't involve me."

The two sides had a pleasant conversation. Ning Fengzhi expressed his hope that some disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School could study at the Elemental Academy, and Xue Qinghe similarly hoped that some members of the royal family could attend. The deans replied that all applicants would be accepted, as long as they met the Elemental Academy's admission standards. However, the academy rules were strict, and everyone was required to abide by them.

Xue Qinghe, on behalf of Emperor Xue Ye, offered the five deans the title of duke, but they politely declined.

Finally, Xue Qinghe invited the Elemental Academy to visit Tiandou City. Huo Tianchen considered it carefully. Since the Elemental Academy was located within the Tiandou Empire, it wasn't wise to offend them too much, so he indicated that he would visit the Tiandou Royal Academy soon. By not mentioning visiting Emperor Xue Ye, the Elemental Academy clearly stated their stance: academy exchanges were fine, but they would never participate in power struggles.

The four left the dean's reception room with regret. Back in their accommodations arranged by the Elemental Academy, Ning Rongrong hurriedly asked, "Dad, what exactly is the Elemental Academy's attitude now? We came here to unite with the Elemental Academy against the Spirit Hall, why didn't any of you ask this question?" Ning Rongrong was young, and her experience and understanding were far inferior to Ning Fengzhi's, which was why she asked these questions.

Ning Fengzhi shook his head and said, "The Elemental Academy's attitude is very clear. It is their school rule that the Elemental Academy will not participate in our struggle with the Spirit Hall, no matter what. Even if the original Breaking Clan and the Guardian Clan had a grudge against the Spirit Hall, they will no longer interfere in our struggle. The fact that the Spirit Hall sent Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo today is clearly a warning."

"Uncle Jian, what do you think of Wang Xiaofei, Huo Wu, and Huo Wushuang?"

"All three of them have already reached the Soul Saint level, and their soul power is quite solid. They should be able to break through soon," Sword Douluo said solemnly.

Xue Qinghe was also surprised, and even gritted his teeth.

Xue Qinghe returned to his room and glanced at his face in the mirror. He had never hated this face as much as he did today. He was clearly only at level 20 innate soul power, the most talented person in the world, yet he had been caught up by several children much younger than him. Level 20 innate soul power—had he become a laughingstock? No, he had to end this kind of life as soon as possible.

After Xue Qinghe left, only Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Ning Rongrong remained in the room. Sword Douluo said, "Fengzhi, I feel that the development of these three children from the Elemental Academy is very abnormal. There must be some secret behind it. Perhaps I—"

"Uncle Jian, it's too late now. Wang Xiaofei and his two friends are all Soul Saints, and they're inseparable. To deal with them, you or Uncle Gu would have to take action personally. The Elemental Academy's overall strength is now greater than ours. We can't afford to make any more enemies, or the Elemental Academy will completely side with the Spirit Hall," Ning Fengzhi said with a serious expression.

Ning Rongrong, standing to the side, was shocked. She and Xiao Fei were the same age. She had only just reached the Soul King level, already considered a rare genius in the history of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, but these students from the Elemental Academy were simply monsters. Monsters even more outrageous than the Shrek Seven Devils.

(End of this chapter)