After returning to Di'ao Province, but before arriving back at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Yu Tianheng suddenly sought out Teacher Qin and, with a resolute voice, said, "Teacher Qin, I would like to request some time off to return to my Sect for secluded cultivation, to train my spirit power and Spirit Abilities, and strive to break through to Spirit Ancestor at level forty as soon as possible, obtaining a spirit ring!"
Teacher Qin was quite surprised, but having been a Teacher for so many years, he couldn't possibly fail to see the relationship between Wang Li, Dugu Yan, and Yu Tianheng. He had no way to interfere in matters of the heart.
Although he wanted to persuade Yu Tianheng to stay and continue with the team's training, seeing the resolute expression on his face, Teacher Qin opened his mouth but could only say, "Alright, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Wang Li has Your Grace, Bi Lin's full guidance, and he himself is crazy enough to absorb spirit rings by constantly exceeding his limits."
"I admire his effort, but I don't recommend you learn his reckless drive. It's too dangerous; there's a risk of life and death at any moment."
Yu Tianheng nodded, then bid farewell to Teacher Qin and the other Heaven Dou Royal Team members, finally embarking alone on the journey back to his Sect.
As for Wang Li and Dugu Yan, the two involved parties, they didn't have many special feelings. Wang Li wouldn't hand Dugu Yan over to someone else, and Dugu Yan, having fallen for Wang Li, would no longer like Yu Tianheng.
However, Wang Li and Dugu Yan still wished Yu Tianheng an early breakthrough to Spirit Ancestor. After all, he was a teammate, and he had contributed during the hunt for the Greedy Root Demon.
As for the others—Shi Mo, Shi Mo, Yu Feng, Oslo, and Ye Lingling—they felt more or less emotional, and at the same time, an alarm bell had rung in their hearts.
Wang Li was already a Spirit Ancestor, and he was still so young. Yu Tianheng had already decided to return to his Sect for secluded cultivation, wanting to break through to spirit power level forty as soon as possible, obtain a spirit ring, and become a Spirit Ancestor.
They had also been known as geniuses since childhood. If they didn't strive to catch up now, that would be too embarrassing. To say they weren't envious of Wang Li absorbing his fourth spirit ring would be a lie.
Because of Wang Li, and because of this hunt for the Spirit Beast needed for Wang Li's fourth spirit ring, all the Heaven Dou Royal Team members were holding their breath, eager to break through to Spirit Ancestor as soon as possible.
One day later, at the main campus of Heaven Dou Royal Academy!
The news of Teacher Qin's return with the team had already reached the ears of the three Teachers. The three Teachers also held them in high regard, with Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhi Lin personally coming out to greet them.
Upon seeing the three Teachers, Teacher Qin stepped forward to salute, "Three Teachers, I have returned. I did not fail in my mission; I successfully helped Wang Li hunt the Spirit Beast needed for his fourth spirit ring. Now, Wang Li has officially become a Spirit Ancestor!"
"Good, good, good..."
The three Teachers were beaming with smiles. For Wang Li to become a Spirit Ancestor at his age would definitely set a new record for the fastest breakthrough to Spirit Ancestor on the continent. The key was that he was a student of their Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Meng Shenji's gaze swept over everyone, then he let out a soft "Oh?" and asked, "Where is that child, Tianheng?"
Teacher Qin looked a bit helpless and explained, "He requested leave from me, saying he wanted to return to his Sect for secluded cultivation, hoping to break through to spirit power level forty as soon as possible, obtain a spirit ring, and become a Spirit Ancestor."
Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhi Lin exchanged glances. They were all individuals who had lived for decades. Although surprised, they were not shocked. Meng Shenji spoke, "That child is also a proud person. I hope he can view this matter correctly. While pressure can indeed provide motivation, cultivation should ultimately be a gradual process."
"By the way, Teacher Qin, you all have worked hard traveling to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt Spirit Beasts. Let's give the children a few days off."
"I reported Wang Li's matter to our Academy's dean, who is the current Emperor Xue Ye of the Heaven Dou Empire. Emperor Xue Ye was extremely pleased that our Heaven Dou Empire and our Heaven Dou Royal Academy produced such a young talent."
"It's just that due to busy state affairs, His Majesty cannot personally meet Wang Li, but he has sent the Crown Prince. Since you returned today, the Crown Prince should arrive tomorrow."
"Wang Li, don't leave the Academy for now. Tomorrow, you will accompany the three of us to pay respects to the Crown Prince."
As soon as these words were spoken, the gazes of the others also converged on Wang Li, with envy and admiration.
Wang Li appeared surprised on the surface, but he understood perfectly in his heart that as his strength increased, he would certainly attract the attention of the upper echelons, and even the leaders of various forces.
However, he had nothing to fear. As his strength improved, his ability to protect himself also greatly increased, and he also had Dugu Bo, a Titled Douluo, backing him.
As long as he didn't point at the Heaven Dou Crown Prince's nose and curse, there wouldn't be any major problems. The only relatively troublesome thing was that this Heaven Dou Crown Prince was most likely not the real Xue Qinghe, but rather the impersonating Qian Renxue.
The current Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong of Spirit Hall, and the offspring of the previous Supreme Pontiff Qian Xunji—this layered identity was too complex.
Wang Li only felt it troublesome, but he immediately realized that since he was coming as the Heaven Dou Crown Prince, he would treat him as the Heaven Dou Crown Prince. If he showed goodwill, Wang Li would gladly accept. If he tried to win him over, Wang Li would be overflowing with gratitude.
Anyway, once his strength increased, at that time, he wouldn't have to look at anyone's face or listen to anyone's orders.
On the surface, Wang Li slightly frowned, feigning a bit of nervousness, and said, "Three Teachers, I understand, but are there any special etiquettes for meeting the Heaven Dou Crown Prince? Are there any particular things I need to pay attention to?"
Meng Shenji smiled. He understood Wang Li very well. After all, Wang Li's background was too humble; he had no family status, no connections, coming from a small city in the westernmost Fasinuo Province of the Heaven Dou Empire, and from a small village outside that city.
To arrive at Heaven Dou Royal Academy with such a background was truly a miracle. At the same time, his identity was clear, his record clean, a genuine citizen of Heaven Dou, and without interference from a family or Sect. As the Emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire, Emperor Xue Ye was incredibly delighted, which is why he sent his heir to personally meet Wang Li, show goodwill, and try to win him over.
Meng Shenji smiled and said, "Don't worry, the Crown Prince is very refined and amiable, and he won't be constrained by those mundane formalities. You just need to maintain basic respect, and the three of us Teachers will also accompany you to meet the Crown Prince. We will definitely speak well of you!"
Wang Li seemed to let out a sigh of relief, then smiled and said, "Then I thank the three Teachers!"
At this point, this Spirit hunting trip officially came to an end, and it also brought Wang Li into the eyes of the Heaven Dou Emperor and the Heaven Dou Crown Prince. After all, a twelve-year-old Spirit Ancestor was rare across the entire continent.