Douluo Continent: The Ruler of Time, Reigning Supreme

Chapter 33 Junior Soul Master Academy
Several days passed in the blink of an eye. Yin Chen stayed secluded in Tingxue Pavilion, spending most of his time consolidating his cultivation with the Death God Meditation Method. Occasionally, he would also browse through the books in the study of the other courtyard to catch up on the common knowledge of this world.

That morning, Xu Jiujiu's figure reappeared at Tingxuexuan.

"Yin Chen, get ready. Today I will take you to the academy to enroll."

Xu Jiujiu was still wearing a purple dress, clearly she liked purple, especially when paired with those knee-length black stockings, which made her legs look even more shapely.

Given her status, arranging enrollment would have been a trivial matter, requiring only a servant to relay the message. However, her personal visit undoubtedly demonstrated her high regard for Yin Chen.

Yin Chen had no objections. He quickly tidied his clothes and then followed Xu Jiujiu onto the royal carriage.

The Star Luo Royal Junior Soul Master Academy is located in the most beautiful western district of Star Luo City, adjacent to the imperial city and the residences of several major families.

From a distance, the college looks more like a magnificent manor or palace.

The tall courtyard wall is made of a mixture of pure white jade and some kind of tough metal, shining with a warm and solid luster.

Above the massive archway hangs the royal emblem of the Star Luo Empire—a crown shimmering with starlight.

Passing through the archway, the interior opens up dramatically.

Along the wide, plaza-like cobblestone path stand teaching buildings, training grounds, and libraries, each with its own unique style, yet all exuding grandeur and cultural heritage.

The area is shaded by lush trees, with beautiful gardens and even artificial lakes, rockeries, and streams. The environment is serene and elegant, and the concentration of soul energy is significantly higher than that of the outside world, indicating that a large-scale soul-gathering array has been set up underground.

Everywhere you look, you see young Soul Master students wearing uniform, well-made school uniforms. Most of them exude a confidence and arrogance that comes with being a member of a privileged family.

Xu Jiujiu led Yin Chen straight to the most magnificent office building in the center of the academy and went directly into the dean's office.

The dean was a sprightly old man who looked to be in his sixties. He was wearing the official Soul Master robes of the Star Luo Empire, and the epaulets on his shoulders indicated that he was a Soul Saint-level powerhouse.

Upon seeing Xu Jiujiu arrive in person, he immediately stood up, his attitude respectful yet befitting an elder.

"your Highness."

"Dean Li, this is Yin Chen. He will be enrolling in your academy today and will be assigned to the first freshman class."

Xu Jiujiu's words were concise and to the point.

Dean Li's gaze fell on Yin Chen, sensing his calm aura far beyond his years and the faint fluctuations of his soul power. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he smiled:

"The academy will certainly nurture talents personally sent by Your Highness, so please rest assured."

Soon, Dean Li summoned the class teacher of Class 1 of the freshmen through the soul guide communicator.

He was a male teacher who looked to be around thirty years old, with a kind face, and his name was Zhou Cheng.

"Teacher Zhou, this is our new student, Yin Chen. He was specially recommended by Her Highness the Princess to enroll. Please take him to his classroom and make his arrangements."

Dean Li gave the instructions.

Seeing that Xu Jiujiu had been waiting for him for a long time, Zhou Cheng's expression became even more respectful, and he quickly agreed:
"Yes, Dean, Your Highness, please rest assured, I will definitely take good care of Yin Chen."

Xu Jiujiu nodded to Yin Chen:

"Yin Chen, you should go with Teacher Zhou and cultivate diligently. If you need anything, you can come to me anytime."

"Yes, Your Highness," Yin Chen replied calmly.

After watching Xu Jiujiu leave, Yin Chen followed Teacher Zhou out of the office building.

"Welcome to the Star Luo Royal Junior Soul Master Academy, Yin Chen." Zhou Cheng greeted him warmly as they walked, his attitude far more friendly than that of a six-year-old child.

"Our academy is the highest-level primary Soul Master academy in the empire, with a strong faculty and complete facilities. Over there is the simulation training area, which can simulate the best training environment according to different Martial Soul attributes. Over there is the Soul Tool Experiment Area, where senior students will be introduced to basic Soul Tool knowledge. The largest one is the library, which houses the most comprehensive collection of Soul Master theoretical books in the empire..."

He spoke at length, clearly taking Yin Chen very seriously because the princess had personally sent him, showing no disrespect whatsoever due to Yin Chen's age.

Yin Chen listened quietly and wrote down all the information.

Zhou Cheng led Yin Chen to a brand-new teaching building, went up to the third floor, and stopped in front of a classroom closest to the stairwell.

The sign on the door reads "Class 1, Freshmen".

Today is the official start of the college year, and Xu Jiujiu has clearly timed it perfectly.

Inside the classroom, more than thirty little kids, all around six or seven years old, were already seated.

They were dressed in fine clothes and had different temperaments, but their eyes all carried the curiosity unique to children of this age, as well as a hint of unruliness that comes from a privileged background.

Being able to enter the Star Luo Royal Junior Soul Master Academy signifies an extraordinary background or talent, and being able to enter Class One is to be among the best, indicating wealth and status.

Amidst the curious gazes of his classmates, Yin Chen casually found a seat by the window, since his white hair was quite conspicuous.

Seeing that Yin Chen had found his place, Zhou Cheng walked up to the podium, clapped his hands, and quieted down the slightly noisy classroom.

"Students, quiet down. Welcome to Class 1 of the new students. I am your class teacher, Zhou Cheng. You can call me Teacher Zhou."

Zhou Cheng smiled and spoke in a gentle tone. He couldn't be anything less than gentle, as none of the students in this class were simple.

"Now, as is customary, each student will take turns giving a brief self-introduction, including their name, age, martial spirit, and if they have already obtained a spirit ring, they can also mention their spirit power level."

Zhou Cheng said.

Self-introductions begin from the first row.

One by one, the children stood up and announced the information in voices that were either clear or shy.

"My name is Wang Ming, I am six years old, my martial spirit is Iron Armor Shield, and my soul power is level seven."

"My name is Xu Xue, I am six years old, my martial spirit is the Ice Staff, and my soul power is level seven."

……

Most of the children have good beast or weapon spirits, and their spirit power level is generally between level six and eight, showing good talent and family background.

Soon, it was the turn of a boy sitting in the middle, with bright blond hair and an obvious arrogance in his eyes.

He stood up straight, his voice booming: "Dai Huabin, six years old, Martial Soul White Tiger, Soul Power Level Nine."

The White Tiger Martial Soul caused a low gasp from the audience, who looked at Dai Huabin with awe and envy.

The direct descendants of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion are of noble status and possess powerful martial spirits.

Immediately afterwards, a little girl with black hair who was sitting next to Dai Huabin stood up. She had a beautiful face, and most notably, she had a pair of slightly trembling black cat ears on her head.

"Zhu Lu, six years old, martial soul Netherworld Cat, soul power level eight."

The Netherworld Cat, a member of the Netherworld Duke lineage who has been married to the White Tiger Duke for generations, and the appearance of Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu immediately established the core circle of the class.

(End of this chapter)