There are very few Heaven Dou Royal Academy students with real talent; the vast majority get in through connections and noble status.
Therefore, Heaven Dou Royal Academy is widely recognized as "having only the title of the Heaven Dou Empire's number one academy, but not the strength of a number one academy."
The Royal Academy of the other great Empire, the Star Luo Empire, is completely different.
The Star Luo Empire is known for its iron and blood, possesses powerful military strength, and focuses on cultivating martial talents.
All students of the Star Luo Royal Academy enter based on their own strength; they not only have the title of the Star Luo Empire's number one academy but also possess the strength of a number one academy.
In the All-Continent Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Competition that just concluded, the Star Luo Royal Academy won the championship.
And Heaven Dou Royal Academy didn't even make it into the top five.
The Tiandou Royal Family also wanted to save face.
The Royal Academy possesses the Heaven Dou Empire's most top-tier cultivation resources and teaching staff, so it naturally wanted to achieve better results in the upcoming Soul Master Competition.
In addition to those noble scions, they also wanted to recruit talents from all sides.
Nine Heart Begonia Soul Master have little offensive power and are extremely rare, but their healing ability is top-tier, so for many years they have been protected by the Tiandou Royal Family and live in Heaven Dou City.
The Royal Academy teachers had already spoken with Ye Tianming, asking him to send Ye Lingling to the academy once she awakened the Nine Heart Begonia Spirit.
As her strength increases, Ye Lingling will possess powerful healing abilities, which are very important for a team, as they can continuously provide combat power to the team.
Ye Tianming explained their purpose, and under the guidance of a guard, they entered the academy.
As an advanced Spirit Master academy founded by the Heaven Dou Empire Imperial Family, all facilities here are top-tier.
Even the stone steps leading up the mountain are carved from white marble, and each step has a different Spirit Beast pattern, with exquisite craftsmanship, showcasing luxury.
According to this guard, within Heaven Dou Royal Academy, there are nearly a hundred various types of simulated training grounds, suitable for almost all types of Spirit Master training.
Ye Tianming and the two children were led to a reception room.
A moment later, a middle-aged man, about the same age as Ye Tianming, walked over.
"Brother Tianming, you've finally arrived."
"Zhicheng, long time no see, I hope you've been well."
"Yes, everything's fine."
The person who came was Liu Zhicheng, a friend of Ye Tianming's, who worked at the academy.
Teachers at Heaven Dou Royal Academy are divided into three levels.
spirit power between forty and fifty ranks are Heaven Wei Level teachers.
Between fifty and sixty ranks are Heaven Zhi Level teachers.
Those over sixty ranks are Heaven Dou Level teachers.
Liu Zhicheng's spirit power reached sixty-eight ranks, an attack system Battle Spirit Emperor, and he was a Heaven Dou Level teacher.
After some pleasantries, Liu Zhicheng's gaze fell on Long Chen and Ye Lingling.
"These two children have grown up too."
"Yes, the last time you saw them was probably three years ago, they probably don't remember you."
As Ye Tianming spoke, he winked at Long Chen and Ye Lingling.
The two understood and quickly bowed to Liu Zhicheng.
"Hello, Uncle Liu."
Liu Zhicheng smiled and nodded.
"Brother Tianming, if I'm not mistaken, the innate spirit power of these two children is not low; perhaps they can become outstanding among our academy's students in the future."
"Zhicheng, only Lingling is coming to the academy to study this time."
"What? Then he…"
Liu Zhicheng was a little confused.
He clearly felt that Long Chen had a more profound spirit power than Ye Lingling.
"Zhicheng, Xiao Chen's body has some issues; perhaps I'll send him over again once he's recovered."
Ye Tianming casually made up an excuse.
"Alright then, studying can wait, health is more important."
"Zhicheng, if it's convenient, take us on a tour of the academy; I want to see Lingling's learning environment."
"Of course, it's convenient, follow me."
Subsequently, the three, led by Liu Zhicheng, toured the academy and saw various simulated training grounds.
As dusk fell, the three stayed overnight under Liu Zhicheng's arrangements.
The next day, Liu Zhicheng came to find Ye Tianming.
The academy's senior management heard that Ye Lingling's innate spirit power had reached rank eight and wanted to meet her.
So, led by Liu Zhicheng, Ye Tianming brought Ye Lingling to the academy's senior management office.
Long Chen did not go in and waited outside.
Heaven Dou Royal Academy is affiliated with the Heaven Dou Empire Imperial Family, and the nominal dean is Emperor Xue Ye, so there is no dean position.
The teaching committee, composed of the three oldest and strongest Heaven Dou Level teachers, is the academy's senior management.
Except for some very important matters that require consultation with the Tiandou Royal Family, all other matters, big and small, are decided by the three of them.
They were very happy to see Ye Lingling.
After all, Nine Heart Begonia Soul Master possess unparalleled group healing abilities.
What's more, Ye Lingling also has innate rank eight spirit power.
This means that in the future, she is very likely to become one of the outstanding young generation Spirit Master in the academy, and may also become a core member of the academy's team, representing the academy in the Soul Master Competition.
After a long while, Ye Tianming and Ye Lingling came out together.
Long Chen said:
"Uncle Ye, it seems the academy values Lingling's joining very much."
Ye Tianming smiled and nodded, proud of Ye Lingling.
"These three elder teachers are all very humble and kind-hearted; they also want to cultivate more excellent students for the academy. Plus, with Teacher Liu here, I feel much more at ease leaving Lingling to study here."
Subsequently, led by Liu Zhicheng, Ye Tianming and the two children arrived at Ye Lingling's dormitory.
The academy's male and female dormitories are separate.
Students, like teachers, are also divided into three levels.
Those who have just entered the academy, with spirit power below rank twenty-five, are Heaven Hui Level.
Those with spirit power between twenty-five and thirty ranks are Heaven Zhi Level.
Those with spirit power above thirty ranks are Heaven Dou Level.
Heaven Dou Level students are older and enjoy single rooms.
Ye Lingling had just entered the academy, was still Heaven Hui Level, and was younger, so she needed to share a room with other female students.
This was a quad room, clean and tidy, with ample space, and it looked quite luxurious.
Ye Tianming and Liu Zhicheng were chatting outside, probably instructing him to take good care of Ye Lingling.
Long Chen helped Ye Lingling tidy her bed.
"Lingling, this Royal Academy is truly different. You can study here with peace of mind; Uncle Ye and I will visit you often."
"Mm, I know."
As the two were speaking, a girl walked over.
She looked about ten years old, with short, deep purple hair and green eyes, appearing very heroic and giving off an enchanting aura.
"Oh, a new roommate has arrived."
The girl's gaze swept over Ye Lingling and Long Chen, finally landing on Ye Lingling.
"Hello, my name is Dugu Yan, and I am the dorm leader of this room."