Soul bone, the most precious item on the Douluo Continent.

  It's something that all soul masters dream of, and for some soul masters, it's extremely difficult to encounter one in their entire lifetime. Even among the three educational commissioners present, it would be a heaven-defying event if any one of them had a soul bone.

  Once, the two great empires, Heavenly Dou and Star Luo, almost went to war over a soul bone. It serves as a cautionary tale.

  Qin Ming deliberately lowered his voice. Soul bones are a deadly temptation, and who knows if someone might covet it.

  The three educational commissioners were not outsiders; they held high expectations for Ye Hao and were responsible for the academy. They had even given guidance to Ye Hao in his cultivation.

  The three of them understood without needing to be explicitly told that this secret must not be disclosed. At Ye Hao's current age, his focus should be on cultivation. As powerful as a soul bone might be, it was still an external object. On the Douluo Continent, soul power level was the only true measure of strength.

  Of course, while soul bones were external items, they were also indispensable "treasures" for soul masters and could play a crucial role at critical moments. Many people desired to possess them, but first, one had to have great strength; otherwise, there were plenty of individuals willing to kill for a soul bone.

  "Ye Hao is truly blessed. With him around, it seems that our academy's chances of winning the championship in the Advanced Soul Master Grandmaster Tournament next year will be greatly increased," Principal Meng Shenji laughed heartily, feeling exhilarated.

  Suddenly, Qin Ming had an idea and said, "Principal, I'm planning to take the eight of them for training on the mainland in a while. I seek your approval."

As one of the most outstanding teachers in the Heavenly Dou Imperial Academy, aside from the three educational commissioners, the three of them had to admit that Qin Ming's teaching ability was excellent. At the age of thirty, he was already a Soul Emperor, and it was only a matter of time before he became a Title Douluo.

  Handing over the eight students to Qin Ming, the three educational commissioners felt reassured.

  "Don't worry, Teacher Qin. Whatever you need, just let us know, and we'll agree to it."

  Principal Meng Shenji continued, "By the way, before you take them away from the academy, there's something that requires the cooperation of the Emperor Team."

  Qin Ming was slightly surprised, "Principal, please go ahead and tell me."

  Meng Shenji said, "Tomorrow afternoon, one of the Lower Four Sects, the Elephant Armored Clan, will send people over for an exchange. It's called an exchange, but in reality, it's just a test."

  "According to the information, the Elephant Armored Clan has already joined the ranks of the Martial Soul Hall, and this time, the Clan Leader, Huyan Zhen, is personally leading the team. We can imagine their intentions. For the honor of the Heavenly Dou Imperial Academy, this time, Teacher Qin, we'll have to rely on you."

  Never before had Meng Shenji been so serious, and Qin Ming naturally understood the pros and cons of the situation.

  The Martial Soul Hall, the Heavenly Dou Empire, and the Star Luo Empire were like water and fire, and with the Senior Soul Master Tournament of the entire continent scheduled to be held in two years, the open and hidden struggles were already evident.

  Regardless of which side won the championship, it would undoubtedly attract the attention of the entire continent. At that time, it would be of great benefit to whichever side emerged victorious.

  Qin Ming's expression grew profound, and then he nodded firmly. After bidding farewell to the three educational commissioners, he left...

  ...

The sun rose, and warm sunlight filled every corner of the Heavenly Dou Imperial Academy. At this time, it was mid-morning, and the academy was bustling with people. Many students dressed in luxurious clothes gathered in groups, forming cliques and alliances based on their backgrounds, which determined their status within the academy.

Among them, there were members of the royal family, princes of duchies, and noble families. Who could come to the Heavenly Dou Imperial Academy and be considered ordinary?

Among the crowd, many followers surrounded a person. This person had a haughty and domineering look on his face, dressed in a neat school uniform. His appearance was ordinary, but there was an indistinct aura of royalty emanating from him.

Xue Beng, the Fourth Prince of the Heavenly Dou Empire, was the most untouchable figure within the academy and held the most revered status.

Before Ye Hao arrived, Xue Beng was the big shot.

However, after Ye Hao came, their relationship underwent a subtle transformation.

I remember when Ye Hao first arrived, he passed by Xue Beng for the first time. Seeing Ye Hao dressed plainly, he looked like an ordinary commoner.

And so, it was Xue Beng who fell down, while Ye Hao patted his butt and walked away as if nothing had happened.

Some may wonder, isn't it a crime to hit a prince? Won't the royal family pursue this?

Pursue what?

It was just Xue Beng, do you think Emperor Xue Ye would bother with it?

Ye Hao was a genius, that was undeniable. Between face and interests, Emperor Xue Ye naturally chose the latter. Regarding this matter, Emperor Xue Ye waved his hand in impatience. It was normal for children to have small fights and disagreements, so there was no need to be so concerned about it.

Dealing with state affairs all day is already exhausting, and on top of that, I have to clean up after this little son.

At this moment, on the large bed in the dormitory, Ye Hao was fast asleep, sprawled out in all directions, snoring loudly. The glaring sunlight shone through the window, flickering on Ye Hao's face, but he seemed completely unaware, still in deep slumber.

"Click -"

The door opened quietly, and Dugu Yan walked in with her hands on her hips, looking irritated as she saw Ye Hao still sleeping. She couldn't help but feel angry.

There's only one year left until the competition, and although Ye Hao has decent talent, as the saying goes, "a day's plan starts in the morning." He is wasting his time like this.

During the first three months at the academy, he diligently cultivated and managed to break through to level thirty, but now he's slacking off.

Sigh...

"Get up quickly, the sun is shining on your butt."

Dugu Yan shook Ye Hao vigorously.

Ye Hao didn't seem to care much, he got up drowsily and glanced at the glaring sun outside, covering his eyes, and weakly greeted, "Morning, Sister Yan."

Dugu Yan: (╬≖_≖)

"Get up quickly, Teacher Qin has an important announcement, and we're just waiting for you."

Ye Hao: "!!!"

Ye Hao holds a grateful and respectful attitude towards Qin Ming. If it weren't for him, Ye Hao would probably have joined the Martial Soul Hall long ago. Now that his identity is preserved, he can continue to roam around the Douluo Continent and meet with His Holiness the Pope after the finals. No rush, no rush...

Seeing Ye Hao put on his clothes, Dugu Yan's expression finally improved a bit. She approached and adjusted the wrinkled collar on Ye Hao's clothes, casually saying, "My grandfather wants to see you."

"Dugu..."

With a glance from Dugu Yan, Ye Hao held back the words at the corner of his mouth. It's not respectful to mention elders' names directly, especially when their family members are present.

"Sister Yan, why does Senior Dugu want to see me? What's the reason?"

As they walked out of the room, they chatted along the way...

"My grandfather is interested in you, that's all."

"Interested in me?"

Ye Hao couldn't help but shiver with amusement. Fortunately, he knew about Old Poison's character in advance; otherwise, it would be really awkward.

"What's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?"

"No, no, Sister Yan, can you tell me why Senior Dugu wants to meet me just because he's interested in me?"

Dugu Yan pondered for a moment. "I vaguely heard my grandfather mention that he's been looking for a successor recently, and it's probably about you..."