Douluo: The Dragon King's Descent of the Gods

Chapter 77 Invited by Sun and Moon (8/10)

At 0 PM, after an eight-hour flight, the plane finally arrived in Mingdu and landed at Sun and Moon International Airport, the largest airport in the entire Federation.

An international airport, as the name suggests, is an airport that handles international flights.

In my previous life, there were many countries and international airports. But on Douluo Star, there are only three human countries, and the relationships between them are quite delicate, giving it a feel of an alternate-world version of the Three Kingdoms.

Therefore, in the entire Douluo Federation, only the capital city of Mingdu has an international airport with flights to foreign countries.

As Meng Xinghe and Gu Yuena walked out of the airport, Sima Jinchi, who had arrived in Mingdu a day earlier, was already waiting for them at the exit in his Soul Guidance Car.

Once in the car, Gu Yuena asked, "Xinghe, should we go to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy first, or go see the surprise you prepared for me?"

Meng Xinghe knew what Gu Yuena wanted to hear, but occasionally contradicting her could add a little fun to their peaceful life, so—

"Go to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy first. The surprise I prepared for you is waiting there. It's not going anywhere, so there's no rush."

"Alright then, let's go to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. I'm not in a hurry anyway." Gu Yuena pretended to be indifferent and took out her phone to pass the time.

Their trip to Mingdu had two main purposes.

One of them was the winter vacation surprise that Meng Xinghe prepared for Gu Yuena, which took place in Mingdu.

Another thing was that I was invited to visit the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy and tour the academy campus.

Attending a Soul Master Academy is an indispensable part of many Soul Masters' lives. Soul Masters at the Spirit Pagoda are also Soul Masters, and they must attend school when they reach school age.

Then, the choice of a college becomes a problem.

The Spirit Pagoda and Shrek Academy have a bad relationship; this is a fact that history must acknowledge.

Because the first tower master established the headquarters of the Spirit Pagoda in Shrek City, the later generations did not want to bear the infamy of forgetting their ancestors, so they did not move the headquarters of the Spirit Pagoda. However, they divided Shrek City in two: the north city belonged to Shrek Academy and Tang Sect, and the south city belonged to the Spirit Pagoda.

Soul masters from the Spirit Pagoda cannot go to Shrek Academy, nor can they create their own soul master academy, because that would cross the Federation's bottom line.

Therefore, the best choice is the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

Furthermore, in this era, there is no such thing as the "Number One Academy in the World," because the Federal government has never officially awarded any academy that title.

The honor of being called "the number one academy in the world".

The original Shrek Academy could still compete for top students under the banner of "the best academy in the world" because Shrek City was independent of the Federation and not under its jurisdiction.

something unexpected may happen any time.

Thousands of years ago, after Shrek Academy, in alliance with the Tang Sect, caused a great disturbance in the Federation due to the disappearance of the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, the Federation, along with other forces, seized Shrek City's land deeds when they suppressed Shrek Academy and the Tang Sect.

In other words, in this era, there is no such thing as a country within a country, and Shrek City is a city under the jurisdiction of the Federation.

Without the honor of being the number one academy in the world, Shrek Academy's influence in the entire Federation has plummeted. However, even a weakened camel is bigger than a horse, and Shrek Academy is still a top-tier academy on the continent.

It has resources, teachers, and a cultivation environment, but the resources are just for show, the teachers are just for show, and the cultivation environment isn't something everyone is qualified to use.

To enjoy the treatment of a top-tier academy at Shrek Academy, it's not enough to just get accepted; Shrek Academy has to take a liking to you and be willing to give you special treatment.

In contrast, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy thrived in the new era, enjoying the benefits of the times and becoming the first among all academies to take the plunge.

Mingdu is the capital of the Federation, and the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy is the number one academy in Mingdu.

Therefore, although the Federation government did not grant the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy the honor of "Number One Academy in the World", it was already the uncrowned king among academies in the eyes of the world.

Most of the talented soul masters in the Spirit Pagoda choose the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, and the two major forces have always maintained a good relationship.

The reason they invited Meng Xinghe and Gu Yuena was because they learned through their own channels that the two top geniuses of the Spirit Pagoda had gone to study at other academies. This alarmed them.

A genius of this caliber should either not go to school at all, or if they do, shouldn't they choose the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy?

Donghai Academy? I've never even heard of it. How did Meng Xinghe and Gu Yuena end up studying at this small academy?

No, they must not know the excellence of our college, and coupled with their young age, they listened to the slander of others and made a hasty choice.

If they could come and see our college, they would definitely change their minds!

Yes, that must be it.

If you open your eyes and look at me, I don't believe your eyes are empty!

Mingdu, West District.

The Soul Guided Car stopped in front of the gate of a historic academy.

It is well known that top universities are not located in the most bustling downtown areas of a city.

(Shrek Academy, located in the heart of Shrek North City: So I'm not a top-tier university?)

The Sun and Moon Royal Soul Master Academy is located in the western district of Mingdu.

The reason why it is not located in the center of Mingdu is not because land in the city center is too expensive to buy, but because the academy occupies a huge area. If it were located here, given the current size of the academy, it would not only occupy the entire city center, but the city center would also owe the academy more than half of its area.

Meng Xinghe and Gu Yuena accepted the invitation to visit the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy during the winter break, but did not specify when they would arrive. As the academy did not know the time, it was difficult to arrange reception staff.

This is exactly the effect they wanted: keep it low-key and don't make a big fuss.

Thanks to the good relationship between the Spirit Pagoda and the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, Meng Xinghe and Gu Yuena successfully entered the academy gates by showing their Spirit Transmission Bracelets.

"Star River," Gu Yuena whispered, "I feel like the plaque on the gate is made of Heavenly Forged Metal."

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"Remove the 'seems,' and it's made of Heavenly Forged Metal," Meng Xinghe replied confidently.

The college gate they had just passed was ancient and imposing, seemingly timeless. But the plaque on the gate itself looked much younger than the ancient gate itself.

That's because the plaque was hand-carved from a large piece of Tianduan metal, giving it the feel of solid wood. It was decorated with openwork carvings and the nine large characters "Sun and Moon Royal Soul Master Academy" were inscribed on it in a magnificent and imposing manner.

It's quite extravagant, isn't it? But the Federation now has two master craftsmen.

The master craftsman Zhenhua was delicate and fragile, unable to withstand being struck by lightning; but the Lord of the War God Temple was thick-skinned and could withstand it. Therefore, the production of Heavenly Forged Metal was much greater than in the original story.

The occasional splurge of top-tier powers using Heavenly Forging Metal is also a manifestation of their immense wealth.

This was Gu Yuena's first time visiting the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, while Meng Xinghe was not a first-timer, so he acted as her guide, leading her to appreciate the academy's scenery.

Because the academy occupies a large area, the skyscrapers that are common in other parts of Mingdu are rare here. Most of the buildings are around twenty meters high, and the architectural style is antique. The buildings are spaced far apart, allowing for ample natural light. When the sunlight shines down, the shadows of the trees sway, creating a picturesque scene, as if stepping back into ancient times.