The Tiandou Royal Academy is the top academic institution in the Tiandou Empire. It represents the highest level of education and cultivation, gathering the noble heirs from all over the empire.
In every Soul Master Competition, Tiandou Royal Academy always performs well—usually ranking fourth or fifth. It's fair to say that only the rich or noble can attend this prestigious school.
Admission is simple: ordinary people need not apply. Only noble or sect descendants are accepted directly.
However, this year's admissions were different—not because the policy changed, but because several very special students were enrolled.
At Tiandou Royal Academy, where earls are common and viscounts are as numerous as dogs, you'd expect to find all kinds of powerful and wealthy students. But this year, three extremely special people stood out:
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First, there's Yu Tianheng, a genius from the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Sect—one of the three great sects on the Douluo Continent. His enrollment raised many eyebrows.
Since the Qibao Glazed Tile Sect already supported the Tiandou Empire, many suspected the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Sect wanted to do the same.
Additionally, the Haotian Sect, though in hiding, also existed within the empire's territory. With these three sects now tied to Tiandou, speculation naturally followed.
Though it all seemed ordinary on the surface, anyone could sense the deeper implications.
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Second, the only Titled Douluo in the Tiandou Empire—Dugu Bo—enrolled his granddaughter, Dugu Yan, at the Academy.
Though Dugu Bo's relationship with the empire was more like employment than loyalty, enrolling his granddaughter implied a stronger connection. On top of that, he also asked the academy to admit his newly adopted son, Siegfried.
The academy didn't hesitate. Their thinking? "Even if Yu Xiaogang, that useless man, came to apply, we'd still treat him as a special student if a Titled Douluo asked us to!"
So, with Dugu Yan and her friend Siegfried both enrolling, the academy welcomed them with open arms.
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The third special student was even more surprising—personally recommended by the Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe.
Xue Qinghe's reputation in the Tiandou Empire was at its peak. If not for his youth, he might have inherited the throne already. Everyone believed he was the empire's future emperor.
So, who wouldn't want to be connected to him?
That's why when Xue Qinghe personally sent a student to the Academy, everyone grew curious. A student endorsed by the Crown Prince must be truly exceptional.
These four students didn't need to go through normal registration procedures. They were directly admitted—and not just admitted, but treated as elite recruits.
A special training site was even set up just for them.
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"Wow, Siegfried, you were born with full soul power? What level are you now?"
Little Dugu Yan had spent time with Siegfried before, but as a playful child, she never asked serious questions. It wasn't until school started that she learned about his innate full soul power.
"Yes, I was born with full soul power. Right now, my soul power is level 15," Siegfried replied as he looked down at her.
"Then you must protect me in the future! If anyone annoys me, go fight them for me!"
Dugu Yan waved her tiny pink fists, looking adorable.
"I will," Siegfried said solemnly.
The students nearby were stunned by their interaction.
Seriously, girl?
Everyone knew Dugu Yan's grandfather was the famous Titled Douluo, Dugu Bo—known for his poison skills and extremely protective nature.
After her enrollment, many noble families immediately investigated her background—not to curry favor, but to avoid provoking her.
Dugu Bo wasn't exactly known for mercy. Anyone who dared upset Dugu Yan could find themselves… gone.
Some nobles even stopped their own children from enrolling at Tiandou Royal Academy just to avoid trouble.
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But Siegfried's presence was even more shocking.
Not only was he connected to Dugu Bo, but he had innate full soul power and was already at level 15—an incredible feat for someone so young.
Everyone quietly agreed: Let's just avoid those two walking disasters.
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As for Yu Tianheng, being from the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Sect meant no one dared to mess with him either.
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Then there was the final special student: Karna.
People viewed Karna differently—not because he was weak, but because of his background.
He was personally sent by Crown Prince Xue Qinghe. That alone gave Karna serious political weight.
Even at an elite academy for nobles, nothing outranked the power of the Crown Prince.
However, where there's power, there's also jealousy.
In the shadows, a cold voice whispered:
"Hmph. If Xue Qinghe sent him, he must be part of Xue Qinghe's faction. Second Brother, Third Brother—I won't let him have his way!"
Xue Beng, one of the Tiandou princes, narrowed his eyes as he glared at Karna in the crowd.
"Go. Let those nobles who dislike his identity start trouble with him. Then lead the other students to gang up on him."
Xue Beng gave his quiet command, eyes full of malice.
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