Douluo Continent: The creation of Jixia Academy made Bibi Dong drool with envy.

Chapter 3: The Shocked Prince Xuexing, a Freshman at Jixia Academy!

Tian Dou City, Prince's Mansion.

Prince Xuexing was dealing with some royal affairs, his brow slightly furrowed.

The Spirit Hall's increasingly frequent actions lately have made him feel uneasy.

Just then, a chilling aura descended upon his study without warning.

Prince Xuexing's expression changed, and he abruptly looked up. When he saw who it was, he was startled and quickly stood up to bow.

"I was unaware of Your Excellency Poison Douluo's presence. Please forgive my failure to greet you properly."

The person who came was none other than Dugu Bo.

Dugu Bo waved his hand casually and got straight to the point:
"Xue Xing, I have come today to ask you for a favor."

"Your Majesty, please speak. As long as it is within my power, I will not refuse!"

Prince Snowstar adopted a very humble attitude.

Titled Douluo are figures that need to be won over or at least not offended, no matter where they are.

Moreover, Dugu Bo is a ruthless character known for his poisons and eccentric personality.

“I am a descendant of an old friend, and I wish to establish a Soul Master Academy on the edge of Sunset Forest. I need a formal academy qualification certificate. Please help me with this.”

Dugu Bo hesitated for a moment, then referred to Yan Boshan as an old friend to avoid being too shocking.

"Soul Master Academy, at the edge of Sunset Forest?"

Prince Xuexing was stunned.

What kind of place is Sunset Forest?
Soul beasts roam freely, and the environment is harsh. Apart from certain soul-hunting teams or adventurers, who would go to that godforsaken place?
Moreover, it was Dugu Bo, that ruthless star, who personally vouched for it.

"Your Majesty, if I may be so bold, the Sunset Forest has a complex environment. Establishing an academy there would likely present significant challenges in terms of student recruitment and security..."

Prince Xuexing offered a tactful reminder.

"You don't need to worry about these things."

Dugu Bo interrupted him, his tone leaving no room for doubt.

"You just need to get the approval done as soon as possible."

That young friend... has an extraordinary background, and his strength... is unfathomable.

Befriending him might be beneficial, and even harmless, to you and the Heavenly Dou royal family.

Has an extraordinary background?

Is their strength unfathomable?

The fact that even Dugu Bo used the term "unfathomable" and personally went to great lengths to handle matters...

Prince Xuexing was deeply shaken.

He immediately realized that this was by no means a small matter.

A mysterious powerhouse, whom even the Poison Douluo treats with such seriousness, intends to establish an academy beside Sunset Forest.

There's a lot of information hidden behind this.

Could it be that some reclusive sect is about to emerge?
Or……

Prince Xuexing dared not think any further and quickly agreed:

"Your Majesty, rest assured, I will take care of this matter immediately. May I ask... what is the esteemed name of that young friend, and has the name of the academy been decided?"

"His name is Yan Boshan, and the academy he attends is... Jixia."

Dugu Bo left a message, then vanished from the study in a flash, leaving only one sentence behind.

"Once the approval is processed, send it directly to Sunset Forest, and I will receive it myself."

"Yanboshan...Jixia Academy..."

Prince Xuexing muttered to himself, his expression becoming extremely solemn.

He immediately realized that this matter had to be reported to Emperor Xueye at once.

Yan Boshan is a mysterious and powerful figure who even Poison Douluo personally intervened in and described as "unfathomable".

And the "Jixia Academy" he plans to establish in Sunset Forest is definitely a major event that could significantly impact the格局 (geju, a term referring to the overall situation or structure) of the Heaven Dou Empire.

soon.

News about "Yanbo Mountain" and "Jixia Academy" secretly circulated among the high-ranking officials of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Emperor Xueye was equally shocked upon hearing the news.

He immediately ordered the intelligence department to investigate the origins of "Yanboshan" with all its might, and also instructed Prince Xuexing.

We must complete the academy's accreditation process as quickly as possible and do our best to curry favor with this mysterious and powerful figure.

Meanwhile, other top forces on the continent, such as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and even the Spirit Hall in Spirit City, also vaguely caught a whiff of the news through their respective intelligence channels.

"A mysterious powerful figure has appeared in Sunset Forest. Did that eccentric Poison Douluo travel all the way to Heaven Dou City specifically for that person?"

Inside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Fengzhi put down the intelligence report in his hand, his brows furrowing slightly.

He asked the Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo beside him:
"Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu, what do you think about this?"

Sword Douluo Chen Xin's gaze was sharp:
"For someone to get that old poison master Dugu Bo to step forward, this person must be at least a Title Douluo. And given the old poison master's temperament, this person's strength is probably unfathomable."

Gu Rong, the Bone Douluo, said in a deep voice, "Heh, who cares who he is, as long as he doesn't mess with our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

However, Sunset Forest…”

Ning Fengzhi pondered for a moment and said:

"Send someone to keep a close watch on the situation and avoid contact for the time being."

Let's see who this Yan Boshan is, and what his intentions are.

……

Wuhun City, the Pope's Palace.

An encrypted intelligence report was also delivered to Bibi Dong's desk.

"Yan Boshan? Jixia Academy? Poison Douluo?"

A hint of indifference appeared on Bibi Dong's stunningly beautiful face.

"Go check it out, and if it hinders the 'plan,' it can be eliminated."

"Yes, His Majesty the Pope."

The cardinal, kneeling on one knee below, respectfully accepted the order and quietly withdrew.

For Bibi Dong at this moment.

Any variable on the mainland that is not under her control could become an obstacle, requiring vigilance or even elimination.

Yan Boshan, the instigator of all this, was completely unaware of it, or rather... didn't care.

A few days later, Dugu Bo returned to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well with a gold-embossed official document issued by the Heaven Dou Empire and bearing the royal emblem.

"Your Majesty, I have not failed you. The academy's qualifications have been approved!"

Dugu Bo respectfully handed over the approval document, a hint of self-satisfaction on his face.

Yan Boshan took the approval document, glanced at it casually, and nodded.

【Ding! 】

[World node event detected: Permission to establish Jixia Academy (Elementary) has been obtained!]

[The world's rules have been initially recognized... and the region's associated fortune has begun to converge...]

[Ark Core Energy Reserves Increased Slightly: +0.01%]

[Infrastructure module unlocked!]

In his mind, the Ark Core's notification sound rang out.

Although the increase in energy is negligible, it is an important start!
This means that his "Jixia Academy" has already made a small wedge in this world!

Yan Boshan casually put the approval document away.

His gaze fell upon the vast open space beside the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, which he had already leveled with his spatial power.

Dugu Bo watched Yan Boshan's actions with some doubt. Didn't building an academy require recruiting craftsmen and purchasing materials?
His Majesty seemed in no hurry at all.

Just as he was wondering, he saw Yan Boshan slowly raise his hand.

In the palm of his hand, the Book of Creation reappeared, radiating a soft yet majestic seven-colored light.

"In the name of Jixia Academy, we gather the power of heaven and earth, and solidify the foundation of all things..."

Yan Boshan's voice was not loud, but it seemed to carry a certain rhythm, resonating with the world around him.

On the flat open ground, the soil began to churn and the rocks began to take shape automatically, as strands of pure energy from heaven and earth were guided in and merged into it!
Visibly, the foundations of buildings with an ancient and grand style, and a sense of transcendence from the mundane world, have risen from the ground.

The outlines of pavilions, towers, palaces, and courtyards were sketched out in a short period of time.

Dugu Bo stared in disbelief at the miraculous scene before him, his mouth agape enough to fit an egg.

Can something be created out of thin air with a wave of the hand?
Is this... is this still the ability of a Soul Master?!
This is simply divine power!
At this moment, the last trace of doubt and hope in Dugu Bo's heart completely vanished.

He was incredibly grateful for his previous choice.

At the same time, my heart burned even hotter.

If even architecture can be created out of thin air, then... wouldn't curing his poison be a piece of cake?

Yan Boshan ignored Dugu Bo, who had turned into a statue beside him.

His mind was completely absorbed in connecting with the core of the Ark and in using the power of creation.

They felt the completion of the academy's foundation and the faint aura emanating from the Ark's core.

He knew that the Long March had only just begun.

The academy has a framework, but it still needs a true "soul" to fill it.

He slowly raised his head, his gaze seemingly piercing through the barriers of space, looking towards the endless void, where another distant and dazzling world was connected.

"The foundation is laid, it's time..."

Yan Boshan's lips curled into an expectant smile.

"We are welcoming the first batch of 'teachers and students' of Jixia Academy."

(End of this chapter)