Therefore, in Lin Chen's opinion, Oscar was probably the only one among them who could go all the way, after all, Oscar had innate full spirit power.
"Then let's go to Soto City first. It's late now, so we'll rest at the hotel for one night and depart for Heaven Dou City tomorrow!" Lin Chen said.
"That's what I thought too, but I need to go back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School first tomorrow, and then I'll go to Heaven Dou Royal Academy to find you all," Ning Rongrong said with a giggle.
Lin Chen smiled and didn't speak. He didn't feel any aversion to Ning Rongrong's casualness. Hearing that Ning Rongrong was going back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Lin Chen inwardly mourned for Dai Mubai.
Given Chen Xin and Gu Rong's protective nature, even if Dai Mubai didn't die, he would at least lose a layer of skin.
After returning to Soto City, Lin Chen still took the two girls to the Rose Hotel. Unlike last time, the Rose Hotel still had spare rooms this time. Lin Chen directly booked a room for the two girls. Zhu Zhuqing was still young, and although everything was ripe, Lin Chen still couldn't bring himself to act. After an internal struggle, Lin Chen decided it was better to let nature take its course.
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Time flew by, and a week passed in the blink of an eye.
On this day, the Heaven Dou Empire announced a major piece of news that stirred up waves across the originally calm Douluo Continent.
Lin Chen, the author of "Encyclopedia of Martial Soul Cultivation," was enfeoffed as a Duke by the Heaven Dou Empire and appointed as an offering of the Heaven Dou Empire and honorary principal of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
As soon as the news was announced, the citizens of the Heaven Dou Empire immediately cheered with joy. Lin Chen's name had long resonated throughout the entire Douluo Continent due to his book, "Encyclopedia of Martial Soul Cultivation."
Whether in the Heaven Dou Empire or the Star Luo Empire, Lin Chen's reputation was excellent, and he had a strong popular base!
Anyone who had purchased "Encyclopedia of Martial Soul Cultivation" would, more or less, be grateful to Lin Chen in their hearts.
Lin Chen not only revealed unknown Spirit theories but also published cultivation methods that various major powers would fight fiercely for.
Therefore, Lin Chen's image in the hearts of the common people was very tall and grand. Many places in both great Empires had built temples for Lin Chen to express gratitude for his contributions to the common people, and some places even called Lin Chen a Celestial Master!
However, such a selfless and meritorious person like Lin Chen had never truly been seen by anyone.
Even though Lin Chen had made immense contributions, neither the Heaven Dou Empire nor the Star Luo Empire had ever publicly praised him.
Now, such a high-minded Theoretical Master had not only become an offering of the Heaven Dou Empire but also the honorary principal of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Such an inspiring event made all citizens happy for Lin Chen.
At least in their view, all of Lin Chen's efforts were worthwhile, as this had gained the recognition of the Tiandou Royal Family.
The Heaven Dou citizens were happy, but the people of the Star Luo Empire were not pleased. Why was it that only the Heaven Dou Empire honored Lin Chen, while their Empire remained indifferent?
Lin Chen was the pride of everyone, and the Star Luo citizens had also benefited from his contributions. Why should the Heaven Dou Empire steal the limelight?
Although the citizens of the Star Luo Empire dared not challenge the Star Luo Empire, they privately voiced their indignation for Lin Chen.
The public's voice grew louder and louder, but the Star Luo Royal Family remained unmoved.
In the Star Luo Royal Family's view, although Lin Chen had made immense contributions, he had clearly sided with the Heaven Dou Empire. The two nations had always been at odds, with frequent border conflicts and countless wars. It was only because of the current threat from the Spirit Hall that the two nations had halted their wars, temporarily ceased hostilities, and prevented the Spirit Hall from taking advantage.
However, some minor skirmishes still existed at the borders of the two nations, which were unavoidable.
But the citizens of the Star Luo Empire did not know this truth, and it was impossible for the Royal Family to tell them the real situation.
Fortunately, the Star Luo Royal Family had strong control over the Star Luo Empire. Although the citizens of the Star Luo Empire were full of grievances, few people made irrational moves to challenge the Empire's authority!
The impact of Lin Chen's enfeoffment continued. Just three days later, the Tiandou Royal Family announced another inspiring piece of news.
The Heaven Dou Royal Academy was officially renamed Tianwen Academy. Tianwen Academy would henceforth be open to commoners. Any Spirit Master under the age of 12 with a spirit power level of 18 or higher could enroll in Tianwen Academy.
The announcement of this news caused all commoners on the Douluo Continent to boil with excitement. This sudden change was seen by many as Lin Chen's contribution. It was foreseeable that Tianwen Academy would soon become the most longed-for academy and sacred place for all Spirit Masters.
The emergence of Tianwen Academy also elevated Lin Chen's reputation and his standing in the hearts of the common people to an all-time high!
In just ten days, Lin Chen's name twice ignited public opinion and caused disturbances among various major forces.
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The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, along with the Clear Sky Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, was renowned as one of the Upper Three Sects of the Douluo Continent.
Because the possessors of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Spirit had extremely strong treasure hunting and appraisal abilities, they had brought endless wealth to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School for generations, making the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School as rich as a nation.
Seven Treasure City was built around Seven Treasure Mountain. The peaks of Seven Treasure Mountain were steep, and the majestic peaks reached deep into the clouds. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was located on the summit of Seven Treasure Mountain.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, as rich as a nation, was extremely luxurious in its decor. The golden Seven Treasure Main Pagoda was surrounded by clouds, giving a feeling of ethereal beauty, as if one had arrived in a celestial realm.
Inside the spacious and grand hall, a middle-aged man with a refined and gentle appearance, dressed in a pristine white robe, sat on the main seat.
A head of smooth black hair cascaded down his back. His sitting posture was casual, yet his eyes revealed a look of solemnity.
Sitting in the lower seats were two elders. One elder wore an immaculate snow-white robe, with white hair and beard, and a neatly combed silver long hair down his back. His appearance was ancient, his face as delicate as a baby's, and his expression was very indifferent.
The elder sitting opposite him had a withered face, shriveled muscles and skin, and sunken eye sockets. His physique was not that of an extremely muscular build, but his overall skeletal frame was astonishingly large, and his clothes seemed to be entirely supported by his bones.
These three were the core figures of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School: Sect Master Ning Fengzhi, and the guardian Douluo, Sword Douluo Chenxin, and Gu Rong.
"Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu, this Lin Chen now has a close relationship with Xue Qinghe, and his stance is probably on the side of the Heaven Dou Empire now! I heard Xue Ye granted him the largest Duke's Mansion in Heaven Dou City!" Ning Fengzhi said slowly, his eyes solemn, without any expression on his face.
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