The Glory of the Sun and Moon in the Peerless Tang Sect

After saying this, he once again released the strange flying soul tool he had used before. Two thin, wing-shaped golden lights suddenly unfolded, carrying his body slowly upwards. Then, the golden wings expanded more than a thousand times out of thin air.

A golden curtain of light descended from the sky, enveloping everyone and lifting them into the air.

Before leaving, Xu Zihuang's gaze swept over Senior Sister Zhang Lexuan, Bei Bei, and others, and finally over Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen, the brother and sister.

Looking westward in the direction of Mingdu, he gave a self-deprecating smile.

This time, I guess I've finally come home.

Chapter 251 The Shocking Physical Test

Golden wings of light flashed across the high sky, and the golden light suddenly became stronger.

It was like observing the outside world through the surface of water from underwater. Xu Zihuang, who was inside the golden membrane, felt that the scenery around him suddenly became unreal, but the Shrek Academy students inside the membrane did not feel any discomfort.

They couldn't even hear the wind. If it weren't for the rapidly passing scenery, they probably wouldn't have even realized they were flying at high speed through the air.

Experiencing its mysteries up close, Fan Yu's expression grew increasingly solemn. Beyond the solemnity lay a deep sense of helplessness and bitterness.

The gap between them and the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy in soul guidance technology is simply too great.

Fortunately, Elder Mu overruled objections and ordered Shrek Academy to focus on developing soul tools, giving them a chance to catch up. If they continued to be complacent and stagnant, they would inevitably be eliminated one day.

The future belongs to the era of soul tools.

Xu Zihuang was also lost in thought.

Relying on the dynamic vision granted by his Golden Eyes martial soul, he could roughly estimate the speed at which Jing Hongchen was carrying the group. It was actually much faster and more stable than when Elder Xuan had carried them before.

It's important to understand that Jing Hongchen's soul power cultivation was only level 93, while Elder Xuan was a super strong expert at level 98. The difference in cultivation between the two was like heaven and earth.

This is where the advantage of soul tools lies.

He was certain that when he was a child, the Sun Moon Empire's technology in flying soul tools was definitely not this advanced.

However, nearly ten years have passed, and the development of soul tools has been advancing rapidly. It is only natural that there have been technological breakthroughs.

This applies to flying soul tools, not to mention those used in war and possessing powerful destructive capabilities.

Therefore, what best serves his current interests is to destabilize the situation on the mainland, but not to allow the Sun Moon Empire to achieve unification so easily.

It's unrealistic to expect one person to build a unified and complete country.

As I said before, he needs more time to improve his skills.

"Everyone, are you getting used to it?" Jing Hongchen's voice came through. At this stage, this flying soul tool could not allow him, the user, to be in the light membrane with everyone else.

Even so, it was enough to make Fan Yu feel sincere admiration.

"The flying soul tool displayed by the Hall Master of the Red Dust Hall is truly amazing. I never imagined that your academy's research on soul tools has reached such a level."

“That’s still far from enough,” Jing Hongchen laughed heartily.

"Although our Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy is ahead in soul guidance technology, we are far inferior to your Shrek Academy in terms of top talents. I heard from Meng that in the finals of the last All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament, it was your academy's Yu Tianhuang who defeated her and Xiao by his own strength."

Upon hearing Jing Hongchen's words, apart from Fan Yu and He Caitou, who remained calm despite knowing the situation, the other eight inner court students with soul tools all looked at Xu Zihuang in shock.

Because Xu Zihuang and He Caitou were secretly carrying out the Extreme Individual Soldier Project, the eight inner court students with soul tools didn't know much about the two of them.

Without a doubt, the "Dream" and "Laugh" mentioned by Jing Hongchen are none other than Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen, the brother and sister who lead the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy team.

Shrek Academy didn't publicize the details of the previous Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament. However, they had a general understanding of the siblings Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen.

In the previous All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament, this brother and sister already possessed the strength of Soul King and Level 5 Soul Master.

No wonder Dean Yan and Teacher Fan Yu value him so much.

"What the Red Dust Hall Master said is correct. In terms of top talents, your Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy is indeed no match for our Shrek Academy. Whether in the past, present, or future." Xu Zihuang replied calmly, his words devoid of much emotional fluctuation, but his arrogance was evident.

During his two-and-a-half-year studies at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, Elder Mu advised him to showcase his talent as much as possible at the Soul Master level, while moderately concealing his abilities at the Soul Master level. The specific degree of concealment was up to him to determine.

There's no need to hold back. As long as he doesn't blow up the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, Elder Mu will ensure his safety.

Of course, these are not Mr. Mu's exact words, but the meaning is roughly the same.

Xu Zihuang's original personality was extremely arrogant, so this performance can be considered a natural fit for him.

Fan Yu understood in her heart, but on the surface she showed a helpless expression and cooperated with Xu Zihuang's performance.

"Master Hongchen, in fact, Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen from your academy are also rare talents."

Jing Hongchen's expression remained unchanged, but his gaze deepened. Fan Yu's words seemed to be praising his two grandchildren, but anyone with common sense could understand the underlying meaning.

The implication is that Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen's talents are inferior to Yu Tianhuang's.

But faced with the facts, he had to admit it.

"This is the purpose of my trip to exchange ideas between Xiao and Menglai Academy. I hope they can grow and improve," Jing Hongchen sighed softly. He couldn't help but lament that a talent like Yu Tianhuang wasn't from their Sun Moon Empire.

The Sun Moon Empire possesses abundant rare metal resources, enabling their soul guidance technology to develop rapidly. However, for some reason, at the level of top soul masters, the Sun Moon Empire has never been particularly favored by the heavens.

"However, as your grandfather, I still want to thank you on Xiao's behalf for showing mercy back then. I can now make a promise that from the time you enter the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy until the end of the exchange, you can enter the Mingde Hall to study at any time."

Jing Hongchen's personality is not fundamentally different from Xiao Hongchen's back then, and she is even more arrogant. She can also be described as upright and honest.

As long as Yu Tianhuang is not allowed to access the core research of Mingdetang, he can confidently let Yu Tianhuang study as he pleases.

The Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy's soul guidance technology is more than a century ahead of the three major empires of the original Douluo Continent. What can Yu Tianhuang do alone?

His decision wasn't just about repaying Xu Zihuang's favor, as he claimed. It also stemmed from his own arrogance.

Upon hearing this, the eight inner disciples of the Soul Guidance Department couldn't help but feel envious.

Even Fan Yu and He Cai Tou were slightly stunned by this unexpected joy.

Their entire trip was to provide cover for Yu Tianhuang. Unexpectedly, they achieved their goal so easily before even reaching the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

"Master Hongchen, I personally think that's just a competition; there's no need to make it a life-or-death struggle," Xu Zihuang said frankly.

"But is Master Hongchen really so confident in letting me study at Mingde Hall?"

"While I wouldn't call my words infallible, I have no intention of going back on my word. As for how much you learn, that depends entirely on your own abilities," Jing Hongchen said with a smile, his eyes full of admiration. Arrogance is never a flaw, but only if you have the capital and the ability to be arrogant.

Yu Tianhuang really suited his taste.

"Alright, everyone, we need to speed things up and get going."

The capital of the Sun and Moon Empire is called Sun and Moon City, also known as Mingdu. As the capital of the Sun and Moon Empire, the scale of Mingdu can only be described as magnificent.

Even if you combine the capitals of the three great empires of Tianhun, Douling, and Xingluo, they are still not half the size of Mingdu.

It was late at night when the outline of Mingdu could finally be seen in the distance. As far as the eye could see, there were vast stretches of buildings, seemingly without end. The vast majority of them were more than five stories high.

High-rise buildings of more than ten stories are not uncommon. Due to the advanced nature of Soul Guidance Technology, the Sun Moon Empire's architectural achievements far surpass those of the original Douluo Continent.

Upon arriving above Mingdu, Jing Hongchen slowed down her flight, allowing everyone to enjoy the bustling night view of Mingdu more clearly.

Countless soul-guided lamps, adorning the boundless city, illuminated it brightly, their lights reflecting the starlight in a mesmerizing interplay. The scene was both hazy and breathtaking. Within the myriad lights, subtle shifts in soul power could be discerned.

Looking down at Mingdu below, Xu Zihuang's gaze momentarily dazed.

Nearly ten years have passed since he was exiled overseas at the age of five.

Back then, his father was the most powerful prince in the Sun Moon Empire, and he naturally had a residence in Mingdu. Although he usually stayed in the palace when he came to Mingdu, he was quite familiar with the city.

After flying for more than fifteen minutes, a hexagonal area outlined by lights finally appeared in the distance.

The area enclosed by the hexagonal lights is comparable to that of a typical medium-sized city. Various buildings stand within it, but there is mostly open space.

This hexagonal area belongs to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

As golden light descended, Jing Hongchen led everyone to a wide plaza.

A dozen or so people were already waiting here to welcome everyone's arrival.

The leader was also a short, stout middle-aged man, just like Jing Hongchen, only he looked a bit younger than Jing Hongchen.

The middle-aged man quickly stepped forward and approached Jing Hongchen, bowing respectfully.

"Master, everything is arranged."

Jing Hongchen said with a smile, "Let me introduce you all. This is Lin Jiayi, the Dean of Studies at our Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. For the next two and a half years, your studies and lives will be inseparable from him. Jiayi, please make arrangements for the children. Teacher Fanyu, please come with me."

After saying that, Jing Hongchen took Fan Yu and left. Before leaving, Fan Yu didn't even glance at Xu Zihuang and He Caitou.

Because he believed that the two students he had taught knew what to do next.

Lin Jiayi watched Jing Hongchen disappear from sight before turning his gaze to the crowd. He waved his right hand, causing the fat on his face to jiggle.

The teachers from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy who had come with him handed trays to Xu Zihuang and the others, exchanging them one by one.

"Welcome to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. For the next two and a half years, we will provide you with the best learning environment. Like other students, you will have the opportunity to participate in the Mingde Hall assessment. Once you pass, you will officially become a member of the Mingde Hall until the exchange ends."

"The tray contains a map of our school, student rules, and keys to your accommodations. To get you into our Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy uniform as soon as possible, you'll need to come with me for a simple physical test to record your physical condition. Also, if you need any help in the future, feel free to come to me."

Lin Jiayi did not rush to take everyone for physical tests, but gave them some time to cool off.

Although Jing Hongchen's flying soul tool was extremely effective, spending eight or nine hours in the air for a long time inevitably required some getting used to.

Xu Zihuang and He Caitou were the two with the strongest physical abilities, and their steps were also the most steady.

Among the other eight, the student whose performance was second only to Xu Zihuang and He Caitou was Ye Xiaosheng. He and He Caitou were the only two Level 6 Soul Masters on the Shrek Academy team.

Before arriving at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, everyone wore badges symbolizing their Soul Master rank on their chests, making them easily identifiable. Xu Zihuang wore a badge indicating he was a Level 5 Soul Master.

Even so, at first glance, Jing Hongchen couldn't help but take a few more glances.

Taking advantage of this break, everyone examined the map of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

Although Xu Zihuang knew something about the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, he couldn't possibly show any special knowledge about it.

The Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy is divided into three main areas: the teaching area, the dormitory area, and the experimental area.

The experimental area occupies more than two-thirds of the total area. Mingde Hall is located in the very center of the experimental area, which is circled in red.

The teaching area and the dormitory area are roughly the same size.

Like Shrek Academy's outer courtyard, Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy is divided into six grades. The teaching area has a total of twelve buildings, meaning each grade occupies two buildings.

In terms of scale, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy admits significantly more students than Shrek Academy.

The Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy has very low admission requirements. Applicants only need to have a soul power exceeding level ten, possess a soul ring, and be no older than twelve. Everything else is disregarded.

After enrollment, age is no longer a rigid criterion for class division.

At the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, as long as your Soul Master ability reaches level one, you can enter the second year of study, and so on. Compared to the brutal elimination system at Shrek Academy, the learning atmosphere here is much more relaxed.