Chapter 158: Arrival of the Five Great Academies
Half a month later, the main entrance of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy was bustling with activity.
The three members of the Faculty Committee came out in person to greet them, with Qin Ming following half a step behind.
Behind them were Heaven Dou Team 1, led by Lin Yang, and Heaven Dou Team 2.
In the ranks, Xiao Wu whispered in Lin Yang's ear, "Aren't they just a few academies? Why make such a big fuss?"
Lin Yang curled his lips: "It's not that simple."
If it were just a group of students and teachers, the three members of the Faculty Committee naturally wouldn't need to come out together.
But this time, the deans of the five great academies had coincidentally gathered together, which meant something entirely different.
At least on the surface, the five great academies truly attached great importance to this exchange.
Heaven Dou Royal Academy naturally could not afford to be arrogant.
"They're here!"
Following a whisper from Chief Educator Meng Shenji, five teams appeared one after another on the distant main road.
The five great academies were easy to distinguish; one could guess correctly just by looking at the colors of their uniforms.
Walking at the very front was Thunder Academy, with deep purple uniforms and lightning patterns embroidered on the lapels.
Secondly was Blazing Academy, all in crimson uniforms, like a moving ball of fire.
Following them was Shenfeng Academy, whose cyan uniforms looked extremely elegant.
Standing at the front of the team was a tall, silver-haired young man; he was the undisputed number one of Shenfeng Academy, Feng Xiaotian.
When Tianshui Academy approached, a series of low exclamations immediately arose from the surroundings.
This was because Tianshui Academy consisted entirely of stunning beauties, and their water-blue uniforms made them look pure and ethereal.
Many students were so captivated by them that they practically lost their souls.
Lin Yang, however, looked straight ahead.
He felt that if he dared to look, three little hands would instantly appear on his body.
Bringing up the rear was Elephant Armor Academy, whose members were all burly and broad-shouldered, exuding an oppressive Aura as they walked.
Even the shortest one was visually over two meters tall.
It would be a pity if they didn't go to a construction site to move bricks.
The teams of the five great academies stopped one by one.
From the Blazing Academy carriage, a lean, middle-aged man with hair as red as fire descended first.
He wore a crimson robe, revealing his bronze-colored skin underneath.
Upon seeing the three members of the Faculty Committee, he laughed heartily: "Brother Meng, Brother Bai, Brother Zhi Lin, it has been many years, I hope you have all been well."
Chief Educator Meng Shenji also laughed: "You Tyrant Dragon, your temper has improved quite a bit over the years."
"Faculty Committee members, it has been a long time."
The speaker was a middle-aged man who stepped out from Thunder Academy, with faint lightning flickering around his body.
Subsequently, the other deans appeared one after another, exchanging pleasantries with the three members of the Faculty Committee.
Qin Ming stepped back, stood beside Lin Yang, and introduced in a low voice: "Blazing Academy Dean Huo Chong, Martial Soul: One-Horned Blazing Dragon."
"Thunder Academy Dean Lei Jinghong, a branch of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family, Martial Soul: Purple Lightning Thorn Dragon; although it cannot compare to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, it is still a top-tier Martial Soul."
"Shenfeng Academy Dean Feng Cang, Martial Soul: Azure Hawk."
"Tianshui Academy Dean Shui Bingyue, the only woman among the five deans. But don't underestimate her; Tianshui Academy's strength is among the best of the five great academies, and she deserves most of the credit."
Lin Yang's gaze rested on the beautiful woman; although she wore a veil and her face was unclear, her temperament could not be faked.
Not noticing Lin Yang's gaze, Qin Ming's eyes fell on a middle-aged man whose physique was almost exaggeratedly burly, his tone carrying a hint of gravity: "Hu Yan Zhen, Dean of Elephant Armor Academy and also Sect Master of the Elephant Armored Academy, Martial Soul: Diamond Mammoth. His strength is extremely formidable; it is said that even a Titled Douluo cannot break through his defense in a short time."
Hu Yan Zhen slowly walked forward, every step steady and powerful, his voice deep and resonant like a bell: "Faculty Committee members, long time no see!"
Chief Educator Meng Shenji smiled and said: "It is rumored that Sect Master Hu Yan has been focusing on Cultivate, striving for the Titled Douluo rank; I did not expect you to personally lead the team this time."
Hu Yan Zhen's expression remained unchanged as he said indifferently: "Exchange and learning should be taken seriously. Besides," his gaze swept past the three members of the Faculty Committee and landed on Lin Yang and the others behind them, scanning them briefly before withdrawing.
"I heard that Heaven Dou Academy has produced a few incredible Geniuses this time, so naturally, I had to come and see. It is also to let our own boys know what it means to have heaven beyond heaven, and people beyond people."
These words were blunt, even carrying a hint of undisguised edge.
Chief Educator Meng Shenji seemed not to hear the underlying meaning, still maintaining a faint smile: "We will certainly not disappoint Sect Master Hu Yan; everyone, please!"
Under the guidance of the three members of the Faculty Committee, the people from the five great academies filed in.
As they passed by Lin Yang and the others, various gazes were cast from the teams of the five great academies.
Curious, scrutinizing, eager to try, and even a few hidden traces of hostility.
"Sister, look, that must be Lin Yang, right? He's so handsome, but unfortunately, he's already taken."
Shui Bing'er whispered sharply: "Hurry up and walk, don't embarrass yourself!"
When Feng Xiaotian passed by Lin Yang, a voice transmission arrived.
"Lin Yang, right? I am looking forward to fighting you."
Lin Yang kept his expression unchanged: "I'm ready anytime!"
The welcome ceremony for the exchange delegation of the five great academies was held in the grand auditorium.
The three members of the Faculty Committee took turns giving speeches, and the deans of the five great academies also spoke one by one, their polite phrases flawless.
It was nothing more than learning from each other and making progress together; as for what intentions they each harbored, only they themselves knew.
After the welcome ceremony, the students from the five great academies were arranged in a special accommodation area, with designated personnel in charge.
The next week was for observation and learning.
It was called observation, but it was actually to let them familiarize themselves with the academy environment and to allow both sides a buffer period.
This task was led by specialized teachers, so Lin Yang and the others didn't need to worry.
However, what Lin Yang didn't expect was that the people from the five great academies were even more impatient than he was.
The next day, just as Lin Yang appeared in the academy, a figure blocked his path.
Feng Xiaotian wore a light cyan robe, his short hair slightly messy from the wind, but his eyes were full of flamboyance and Battle Intent.
"Lin Yang, I am Feng Xiaotian."
Lin Yang nodded slightly: "I know, the Genius student from Shenfeng Academy; I've heard that you rarely have rivals among your peers."
Upon hearing this, Feng Xiaotian's smile deepened.
"Sigh... that's all just rumors; at least for now, I am definitely not your match."
He said it very openly, but the Battle Intent in his eyes grew even higher, and his tone began to become serious.
"I came here this time just to see how strong the person who led Heaven Dou to win the previous Martial Soul Tournament is now?"
"Lin Yang, do you dare to accept my challenge?"
Lin Yang spread his hands, looking helpless: "You've put it this way; if I don't accept, wouldn't I be making the academy a laughingstock for others?"
"Let's go to the training ground; it's a bit bigger there."
The smile on Feng Xiaotian's face became even richer, and he laughed loudly: "Good!"
The news of Feng Xiaotian challenging Lin Yang quickly spread throughout the entire academy.
After hearing the news, the people from the five great academies all headed to the First Training Ground.
They all wanted to see just how strong Lin Yang had become now.
"Brother, how many moves do you think Feng Xiaotian can withstand?"
Huo Wu, standing on the viewing platform, looked grave.
That's right, Feng Xiaotian, who was considered a Genius in the eyes of others, was now being discussed not in terms of "whether he can win," but how many "moves he can withstand" in front of Lin Yang.
As the core of the Blazing Team, she understood the meaning represented by the name "Lin Yang" even better.
He already had a cultivation level of rank 48 in the last tournament and even defeated a Soul King from Spirit Hall.
To put it bluntly, even against the Lin Yang of three years ago, Feng Xiaotian would only be left kneeling.
Let alone three years later.
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