Douluo Continent: The Myriad Body of Truth and Falsehood

Chapter 59 Meeting

"We're leaving tomorrow for Tianhai City to participate in the upcoming Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition," Wu Changkong said to the five students.

Tianhai City is the largest city in the East China Sea, and its educational strength and level far surpass those of East China Sea Academy.

The four looked at each other, and Xie Xie couldn't help but ask, "Teacher, are you sure we're going to participate in the competition and not just observe? With our skill level, we'll probably just drag Bai Xu down, won't we?"

These words expressed everyone's thoughts. Bai Xu was simply too strong, so strong that even the team couldn't hide his brilliance. However, they wondered if he would be able to find a worthy opponent in this competition, which was full of geniuses.

Wu Changkong didn't care about Xie Xie's words and said calmly, "The competition is divided into individual and team events. The team events are further divided into three-person, five-person, and seven-person team events. You will be participating in the five-person team event. Bai Xu is the captain, and your team's goal is—the championship."

"I must make it clear that this competition is of great importance. The school board has been questioning the dean's decision. Class Zero is consuming too many resources. If you don't achieve anything, it means you are not worth the academy's investment, and all the preferential treatment you receive in the future may be revoked."

"Ah—?" Everyone was shocked.

Wu Changkong added, "But don't worry, as long as your grades aren't too bad, around average or above is passing. Make Donghai Academy famous and let the entire coastal area know that Donghai Academy's teaching strength and student and faculty resources are not bad. With Bai Xu here, I believe this goal will be easily achieved."

"Phew~~~" Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

"Teacher, I heard that the opponents in the Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition are between ten and fifteen years old. We are not even 11 years old yet. Even though Bai Xu is here, is it a bit too much to win the championship?" Xie Xie felt that the goal was set too high. Even if Bai Xu was very talented, there were too many uncertainties in a five-person team competition.

Xu Xiaoyan nodded secretly, agreeing with what was said.

"Ability and age are never directly proportional; you just need to give it your all."

Just then, Tang Wulin stood up and asked, "Teacher Wu, the Forging Masters Association has asked me to participate in the forging competition of the Tianhai Alliance Grand Tournament."

Wu Changkong nodded. "I've checked. The forging competition doesn't conflict with our schedule, so you can manage both."

"Bai Xu, are you participating in the individual competition?" Xie Xie leaned closer to Bai Xu and asked quietly.

"I'm quite confident in myself about participating," Bai Xu nodded.

"Where is Gu Yue?"

Gu Yue glanced at Bai Xu and nodded in agreement.

"Xiao Yan, what about you?"

When asked this question, Xu Xiaoyan's eyes darted around, and she replied, "I'll pass. My martial spirit isn't advantageous in individual competitions. It's only by cooperating with my teammates that I can maximize its effectiveness."

After discussing the competition prize money with Tang Wulin, Wu Changkong left. Everyone got up to go back and pack their things for their departure the next day.

Just then, Tang Wulin approached Bai Xu, his large, bright eyes blinking expectantly as he asked, "Bai Xu, can I ask you something?"

"Of course," Bai Xu said with a smile.

"I didn't mean to pry into your affairs. It's just that I overheard Teacher Wu mentioning that you and Gu Yue are going to join Shrek Academy?" Tang Wulin felt a little apologetic, but Shrek was a legend to him, a holy land that countless soul masters longed for. Bai Xu's talent was indeed enough, and he just wanted to know if he was qualified.

Bai Xu patted Tang Wulin on the shoulder and comforted him, "That's true. Participating in the Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition is essentially about hoping to get a chance to apply to Shrek Academy, and it's also a valuable experience."

"Huh?" Xu Xiaoyan covered her mouth in shock upon hearing the news.

"Can I find out the application requirements for Shrek Academy?" Tang Wulin asked eagerly.

Bai Xu replied without hesitation: "Shrek Academy recruits students every three years, with only three requirements. First, they must be selected from major cities. Second, they cannot be older than fifteen. Third, their soul power cultivation level cannot be lower than level twenty-five."

"Once every three years." Tang Wulin lowered his head in thought.

Currently, only Gu Yue and Bai Xu meet the requirements. He, Xie Xie, and Xu Xiaoyan are all still some distance from level 25. Among them, Xie Xie is the closest, while Tang Wulin is the closest, currently only at level 18 in soul power.

"Thank you for telling me all this!" Tang Wulin was very grateful, and there was a hint of eagerness in his eyes. Shrek Academy was his next life goal.

"It's okay, you can ask Teacher Wu about these questions, he'll answer them for you. Let's go back to the dorm and rest, we're leaving tomorrow."

"it is good."

The group of five went together, chatting casually, and seemed to be in a cheerful and relaxed atmosphere.

Star Luo Empire, Star Luo City

Side Hall of the Imperial Palace

Sui Yuan transformed into a kind-faced old man with completely white temples, yet his body was upright and he looked very benevolent, like an ethereal old man, standing in place waiting.

A short while later, Emperor Dai Tianling of Xingluo stepped in.

The old man immediately bowed and said, "I am old and have met the Emperor of Xingluo."

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"Senior, there's no need for such formalities. It's a great honor for our royal family that you, with your cultivation level, have come to the capital of Xingluo!" Dai Tianling hurriedly pressed down on Sui Yuan's hands and gently lifted him up.

"Hehe~~ Your Majesty, I will not say any more empty words. I have come here today because I have a request."

"Please speak frankly, senior. As long as my royal family can offer something of value, we will naturally do our best."

The old man did not speak directly, but instead looked outside the hall and sighed, "Would Your Majesty the Holy Dragon be willing to have a chat?"

After he finished speaking, a flash of light appeared, and Enci appeared beside the emperor, saying calmly, "This matter requires Your Majesty's consent."

Dai Tianling slowly walked to the main seat and said with pity, "Senior, someone of your cultivation level would not have set foot in the capital of my Star Luo Empire unless it was for something very important. You wish to consult the Imperial Preceptor and seek a method to break through to the limit, but this method is not free. I would like to invite you to the Hall of Worship of my Star Luo Empire. If you are willing, the Star Luo Empire will do everything in its power to help you break through to the limit."

Sui Yuan chuckled inwardly, but his brows furrowed slightly, as if he had something difficult to say. Finally, he sighed softly, "Your Majesty, I am nearly a hundred years old. I have been cultivating in seclusion for decades, long since distanced myself from the court, letting go of grudges and no longer concerning myself with worldly affairs. Now, my cultivation has reached a bottleneck, and I have no choice but to come down from the mountain to seek help. I hope Your Majesty will not force me to do something against my will."

Dai Tianling was overjoyed. This person's identity was indeed as her master had investigated. Although he had some grudges against the royal relatives, he had been orphaned since childhood and cultivated alone. With such a temperament, if he hadn't reached the bottleneck of level 98 in cultivation, he would probably still be in seclusion, enjoying his life alone in the mountains.

Indeed, reaching level 98 or 99 would be the greatest aspiration in life. Who wouldn't want to stand atop the continent and witness the pinnacle of power?

If such people desire power, they would likely be welcomed with open arms no matter which power they choose.

At present, the Holy Dragon Douluo is nearing the end of his lifespan and will probably pass away in about twenty years. At that time, the entire Star Luo Dynasty will be without any support, and the Douluo Federation will definitely take advantage of the situation.

He must seize this opportunity!

"Senior, please don't blame me. If you really don't want to go to court, you can take up the position of vice dean of Monster Academy. Your status is only second to my master. I won't impose too many restrictions on you on a daily basis. I only hope that you will lend a helping hand when the royal family needs you." Dai Tianling made the biggest concession of his life.

Sui Yuan looked worried and hesitated for a long time before reluctantly agreeing.

But I was secretly overjoyed.

(End of this chapter)