In Douluo Continent, his martial soul mutated into Blue Silver Grass.

Chapter 206 Lin Hai—Pillar of the Empire

In contrast, Yu Xiaogang was different. He was very worried about Tang San, not only because Tang San was his student, but also because Tang San was the one who entrusted his ideals and dreams to him, and the one who would help him realize his dreams in the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament five years later.

Few people knew where Tang Hao was taking Tang San. Lin Hai did know, but what could he do about it?

Tell others that it's not possible, that you yourself are not qualified enough.

Unfortunately, although Lin Hai still harbored resentment towards Tang Hao and Tang San deep down and longed to kill them, he was powerless to do so.

Ultimately, it comes down to insufficient strength; true strength is the key.

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A dozen days later, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, along with the Royal Knights who escorted her, and the group from the Beast Academy who won the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, returned to the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, Heaven Dou City.

The group from the Beast Academy originally intended to return to Silves City, but Emperor Xueye had sent word earlier that he wanted to give them a welcome feast.

The news that the Beast Academy had won the championship of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament had already spread back.

For Emperor Xue Ye, the fact that a high-level soul master academy belonging to the Heaven Dou Empire had won the championship was equivalent to a matter of national importance.

Over the years, countless continent-wide elite soul master academy competitions have been held. But the Heaven Dou Empire has never won a single championship. Not winning is shameful!

With the intervention of the Spirit Hall, no war broke out, which turned this comprehensive competition into a platform for the two countries to compete against each other. The Star Luo Empire had at least won the championship before, while their Heaven Dou Empire had never won it before. The huge empire had lost all face and dignity.

Therefore, the victory of the Beast Academy this time undoubtedly greatly boosted the confidence of the Heaven Dou Empire and dealt a heavy blow to the arrogance of the Star Luo Empire and the Spirit Hall.

To put it nicely, this could be considered one of Emperor Xueye's achievements during his reign. Historical records state that he cultivated such an excellent advanced soul master academy, although that's not actually the case. But the powerful and wealthy are best at claiming credit.

The Heaven Dou Empire prepared a grand welcoming ceremony, and the residents of Heaven Dou City spontaneously came out to greet their champion team. The honor of the nation is shared by all!

The welcoming party greeted them, and the crowd basked in the cheers of the Heavenly Dou Empire's subjects as they slowly made their way towards the imperial city of the Heavenly Dou Empire.

His Majesty the Emperor of the Heavenly Dou Empire has been looking forward to them for a long time!

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"You've finally returned!" Emperor Xue Ye of the Heavenly Dou Empire rose from his throne and looked at the group from the Beast Academy with a bright and enthusiastic expression.

After more than ten days of recuperation, Lin Hai had recovered. Meng Shu and Dugu Bo did not come; as high-ranking Title Douluos, how could they possibly need to take the initiative to pay homage to the emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire? Leading the group was Chao Tianxiang, the vice-dean of the Beast Academy.

"Thank you for your hard work, Qinghe!"

"It's no trouble at all, Father. This is what I should do."

"Hmm!" Emperor Xueye smiled with satisfaction.

Then, he looked at the Beast Academy, which had won the championship of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, and couldn't hide his joy. After all, in recent years, when he held the competition, he would always be teased by the Platinum Bishop of the Spirit Hall. Even if Emperor Xue Ye had the best imperial self-control, there was a limit to his temper.

"Children, you did a great job!"

"You have won honor for the Empire, and the Empire will be proud of you."

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The Snow Night Emperor went on and on for a while before finally giving out the reward.

His rank was raised by one level again, and the rewards became even greater.

After bestowing titles and rewards, Emperor Xueye also hosted a party for the Beast Academy.

Judging from the level of importance attached to this, he must be really happy that the Heavenly Dou Empire won the championship this time!

However, in Lin Hai's eyes, this was not just a simple celebration; Emperor Xueye's actions were a demonstration.

Taking advantage of the fact that their Beast Academy won the championship on behalf of the Heaven Dou Empire and the national sense of honor was soaring, they should increase publicity. On the one hand, this would enhance the prestige of the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family, and on the other hand, it would suppress the morale of the Star Luo Empire through its reputation.

Border conflicts have never ceased, and Emperor Xueye's move can also boost the morale of the army.

To be honest, none of those who can become emperors of an empire are simple.

"Qinghe, what do you think of Lin Hai?" At the banquet that night, Emperor Xueye thought of the calm and composed Lin Hai and asked Xue Qinghe beside him.

"I can't give an accurate assessment, but I'm certain of one thing: if my Heavenly Dou Empire can get his help, it will surely achieve great things." As for what those great things are, they can be big or small. On a small scale, it could be improving our overall national strength, or even surpassing the Star Luo Empire; on a large scale, it could be unifying the continent.

"Oh?"

"Then, Qinghe, the future of the empire is entrusted to you," Emperor Xueye said meaningfully to Xue Qinghe.

Just then, Ning Fengzhi from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School also arrived.

How could the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the guardian sect of the Heaven Dou Empire, possibly be absent from such an occasion!

Accompanying him was his beloved daughter, Ning Rongrong. As for which Title Douluo accompanied him, that was unknown; Title Douluos wouldn't typically attend such an occasion.

Upon seeing Ning Fengzhi arrive, Xue Qinghe respectfully greeted, "Teacher!"

"Um!"

"Your Majesty!" Ning Fengzhi performed a noble salute to Emperor Xueye, and Ning Rongrong naturally did the same.

"Hehe, Sect Leader Ning, your arrival is perfectly timed!"

"Hmm, as a member of the Empire, I will naturally not be absent from this glorious moment for the Empire."

"By the way, Sect Leader Ning, what about your trip to the Spirit Hall this time?"

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"Qinghe, why don't you take Sect Leader Ning's daughter for a stroll?" Emperor Xueye said to Xue Qinghe.

"Yes! Go out and have more fun. There are so many talented young people down there, you're sure to have common topics to talk about."

"Yes, Qinghe, go and get to know them better. Their future is the future of the empire, and the future of the empire depends entirely on you," Emperor Xueye said earnestly, instructing him to go down and deepen his relationship with Lin Hai and the others.

As for Ning Fengzhi's words, she could fully understand the underlying meaning. Her teacher was not bad to her, but he was a bit too calculating.

They just felt that she had already cultivated a good relationship with the students at the Beast Academy, and wanted her to bring Ning Rongrong over to meet them!

However, Xue Qinghe wouldn't refuse, even though she is still Xue Qinghe and the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, and Ning Fengzhi is the Crown Prince's teacher!

"Yes, it's my pleasure."

"Rongrong, let's go!"

"Great, Brother Xue!"

(End of this chapter)