Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends

Various elegantly dressed pedestrians strolled among them, and occasionally a powerful figure in a Soul Master's robe could be seen walking by, the soul power fluctuations emanating from his body making Rapunzel tremble with fear.

This is the imperial capital of the empire.

This is where she will live and fight.

Without lingering, Ge Duo led Rapunzel straight towards the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy in the eastern part of the city.

Chapter 317 Healing Soul Skills

The Heavenly Dou Royal Academy occupies a vast area, almost a quarter of the entire eastern district of the city.

A tall white wall separates the academy from the outside world, and two huge stone-carved soul beasts stand at the main gate, exuding a magnificent aura.

A middle-aged man dressed in the academy's instructor's robes was already waiting in front of the academy's gate. Upon seeing Ge Duo, he quickly stepped forward and bowed.

“Your Majesty Godot, the three committee members have been waiting in the office for quite some time. This must be Miss Rapunzel, whom you mentioned? Please come with me.”

The middle-aged instructor was extremely respectful, clearly indicating that the three education commissioners had given prior instructions.

Rapunzel followed Godot through the academy gates and into this sacred place that symbolized the highest level of education in the Heaven Dou Empire.

The interior of the college appears more spacious than the exterior.

A wide main road leads into the depths, with various teaching buildings, training grounds, and libraries on both sides.

Everywhere you look, you can see students wearing the same school uniform. They are either chatting in twos and threes or hurrying to the classroom. Every face is full of youthful vigor and confidence.

Rapunzel lowered her head and instinctively clutched the hem of her skirt.

Compared to these students who received systematic education from a young age and lived in the sunshine, she felt like an ugly duckling who had mistakenly wandered into a flock of swans.

No, you can't think like that.

Rapunzel reminded herself of this.

She is the creation of Gedo, a genius nurtured by the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.

She had to project confidence and pride.

Thinking of this, Rapunzel forced herself to raise her head, straighten her chest, and try to put on a calm and composed expression.

Ge Duo, who was walking ahead, seemed to notice her change, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

Children can be taught.

The three arrived at a separate building deep within the college; this was the Education Commission office.

The middle-aged mentor stopped at the door, turned around and respectfully said to Ge Duo, "Your Majesty, please come in. The three members of the Education Committee are already waiting inside."

Ge Duo nodded slightly and pushed open the heavy solid wood door.

The office space is much larger than it appears from the outside.

Sunlight streamed through the tall, arched windows, casting bright dappled patterns on the polished obsidian floor. Three walls were lined with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, neatly stacked with various books, scrolls, and specimens.

In the center of the room, behind a huge mahogany desk, the three education commissioners, Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhilin, sat upright.

Upon seeing Ge Duo enter, the three of them stood up simultaneously.

"Your Majesty Gedo, it is an honor to have you here. I am so sorry for not welcoming you sooner." Meng Shenji, as the chief education committee member, spoke first, his tone gentle and respectful.

Bai Baoshan adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and added with a smile, "It is an honor for our Heavenly Dou Royal Academy to have Your Majesty grace us with your presence."

Zhilin then looked directly at Rapunzel behind Gedo, a scrutinizing glint in his eyes: "Is this the student Your Majesty mentioned?"

Godot calmly walked to the desk and stood opposite the three of them. Rapunzel nervously followed half a step behind her, her head down, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her skirt.

“The three education commissioners need not stand on ceremony.” Ge Duo’s voice was calm and distant. “We have come today because of this child.”

She stepped aside, making way for Rapunzel.

"Her name is Rapunzel. She is a student I discovered and trained at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. She is twelve years old this year, with a soul power of level thirty-five and a martial soul of golden long hair."

"Golden long hair?" Bai Baoshan raised an eyebrow, curiosity flashing in his eyes.

"What kind of martial spirit is this? I've never heard of it before."

Meng Shenji and Zhilin also showed thoughtful expressions.

Ge Duo smiled faintly: "This is an extremely special martial soul. The three of you might as well take a look for yourselves."

She turned to Rapunzel and said, "Rapunzel, show the three education committee members your martial spirit and spirit rings."

Rapunzel's body trembled slightly.

She could feel three pairs of eyes on her at the same time, eyes filled with curiosity, scrutiny, and a hint of pressure.

She took a deep breath and forced herself to lift her head.

Her amber eyes were crystal clear in the sunlight, and her delicate face still carried a hint of youthful innocence, but her innate purity made her look like a newly blossoming water lily.

"Hello, three education commissioners." Rapunzel's voice was a little strained, but she still tried her best to keep it steady.

She closed her eyes, and a thought flashed through her mind.

In an instant, a warm and gentle aura emanated from her.

Her long, golden hair, which originally reached her ankles, began to float up slowly without any wind, spreading out in the air like golden flowing water.

Each strand of hair radiates a faint golden halo, a light that is not dazzling but carries a comforting warmth.

Even more strangely, the long hair seemed to have a life of its own, dancing lightly in the air, sometimes weaving into intricate patterns, sometimes extending like tentacles, its length changing at will.

"This..." Bai Baoshan's eyes widened, and he subconsciously stood up.

Meng Shenji and Zhilin also looked surprised.

As members of the teaching committee of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, they had seen countless martial souls, including beast martial souls, weapon martial souls, plant martial souls, and elemental martial souls... but this was the first time they had ever seen a martial soul as unique as long golden hair.

This is not a simple hair mutation.

They could clearly sense the immense life energy contained within those long, golden hairs—a pure and gentle power that seemed to nourish all things.

"Please continue," Meng Shenji said in a deep voice, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

Rapunzel nodded, her soul power surging beneath her feet.

Three spirit rings, yellow, yellow, and purple, rose from beneath her feet and slowly swirled.

She unleashed her level 35 soul power fluctuations without reservation. Although she was still somewhat inferior to the members of the Heavenly Dou Team, considering her age of twelve, this level was already quite outstanding.

"Show us your soul skills," Ge Duo casually reminded him from the side.

Rapunt bit her lip, and the first yellow spirit ring lit up.

"First Soul Skill: Healing Hair"

As she finished speaking, a strand of long hair automatically drifted to her arm, the end of which gently touched her fair wrist.

Pale golden light seeped from her hair and blended into her skin. Rapunzel had a small cut on her wrist that she had accidentally made the day before, but under the light, the wound healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, and in the blink of an eye, it was completely restored without leaving a scar.

"A healing-type soul skill?" Zhi Lin's eyes lit up.

Healing-type Soul Masters are a scarce resource in any team, especially those with such pure healing abilities.

Godot explained, "That's right, Rapunzel's hair has an extremely strong affinity for life, which can accelerate wound healing and nourish damaged meridians and internal organs."

She paused, her gaze sweeping over the thoughtful faces of the three education commissioners.

"But that's only part of her ability."

Chapter 318 Second Soul Skill

Meng Shenji pondered for a moment before slowly speaking: "Your Majesty, Miss Rapunzel's martial soul is indeed rare, and her healing ability is also quite outstanding. But as you know, our Heaven Dou Team already has two support-type soul masters."

Ye Lingling's Nine-Hearted Begonia possesses area-of-effect healing abilities, while Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda offers comprehensive enhancements. In terms of pure healing, Miss Rapunzel might provide immediate wound healing, but Ye Lingling's group healing is clearly more effective in team battles.

Bai Baoshan adjusted his glasses and replied, "Yes, Your Majesty. The team has a limited number of members, and every position must be used to its fullest potential. While Miss Rapunzel's healing abilities are pure, their range is limited. In intense team battles, she may need to move frequently to take care of every team member, which would greatly increase her risk."

Zhilin didn't speak, but his eyes said it all; that wasn't enough.

Treatment alone was not enough to make the three education commissioners make an exception and allow an unknown twelve-year-old girl to directly join the most elite team of the Heaven Dou Empire.

The air in the office seemed to freeze for a moment.

Rapunzel's heart was in her throat. She could feel the scrutinizing gazes of the three education commissioners, gazes that held appreciation, but more so, assessment and evaluation—did she really deserve this position?

Ge Duo showed no surprise on her face.

She even chuckled softly, a soft laugh carrying a knowing "I knew it" tone.

“The three education commissioners are right.” Ge Duo slowly walked around, the hem of her deep purple robe trailing an elegant arc on the polished floor.

“If Rapunzel only had healing abilities, I wouldn’t have brought her here today.”

She stopped and turned to look at Rapunzel.

"Rapunzel, demonstrate your second soul skill."

Rapunzel took a deep breath to calm her nerves.

She knew this was the most crucial moment. If her second soul skill couldn't impress the three instructors, her hopes of joining the Heaven Dou Team would be slim.

"Yes, teacher."

Rapunzel's voice was calmer than before. She closed her eyes, adjusted her breathing, and prepared herself for battle.

When she opened her eyes again, there was a sharper look in her amber eyes.

"Second Soul Skill, Resilient Binding!"

The moment the words left his mouth, a sudden change occurred.

Suddenly, a dozen or so strands of Rapunzel's long, flowing golden hair parted at the back of her head.

These strands of hair were not scattered randomly, but rather, like golden venomous snakes with independent consciousness, they instantly straightened.

call out!call out!call out!

The sound of something cutting through the air was sharp and piercing!

The dozen or so strands of long golden hair shot out at a speed too fast for the naked eye to see, their target being the half-person-high granite sculpture in the corner of the office. It was an eagle with outstretched wings, made of solid material, finely carved, and weighing at least several hundred kilograms.

The pupils of the three education commissioners contracted simultaneously.