Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends

Lin Wan was led to a warm room with soft lighting and extremely luxurious furnishings.

Velvet curtains, a fireplace burning with silvery charcoal, a soft couch covered with a complete snow fox fur, and a faint, cool fragrance in the air—all these elements showcase the taste and power of the owner of this place.

"You've arrived." A languid yet alluring voice rang out.

Lin Wan looked up and saw Eva leaning against the soft couch by the window. Today she was wearing a wine-red velvet dress that outlined her breathtaking curves. Her long hair flowed like sunlight, and her eyes shone with a knowing and playful light.

Years passed, and her beauty became increasingly aggressive and oppressive. The nourishment of power made her more like a blooming, highly poisonous datura flower.

“Sister Eva.” Lin Wan nodded slightly, her tone calm.

Thanks to the system's connectivity, they were spared a lot of insincere pleasantries.

Eva looked Lin Wan up and down, a hint of genuine surprise flashing in her eyes, which quickly turned into intense interest.

"Tsk tsk, little guy, it's been years, and your face has become even more devastating. Even I, your older sister, am a little tempted. It seems that your Nine-Tailed Fox Martial Soul has brought you benefits far beyond just strength."

Lin Wan was already used to this style of conversation and said calmly, "It's just appearances. Sister Eva, how's the plan going?"

“With me in charge, everything will be foolproof.” Eva chuckled confidently, her slender fingers twirling a strand of hair. “Your new identity has been arranged. Lin Wan, from a declining viscount family in the northern border of the empire, is the last of the family’s bloodline. Coincidentally, this family has a marriage connection with my current family, Feng Bei’s family. So, it’s perfectly reasonable for you to call me cousin.”

Chapter 61 Enrolling in the Heaven Dou Royal Academy

Eva continued speaking, her smile turning somewhat malicious.

"The advantage of this identity is that it gives you a legitimate noble birth, making it easier to enter top circles, and because the family has long since declined and disappeared, no one can verify your past; it's as clean as a blank sheet of paper. As for Lin Wan from Hanbei Village? Who would remember an orphan from a remote border village?"

Lin Wan nodded; Eva was indeed meticulous in her work.

"The arrangements for enrolling in the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy have also been made," Eva continued.

"I've already sent someone to speak to the three education commissioners, saying they're my distant cousins ​​with decent talent, and I hope they can give me some preferential treatment. Those three old guys, out of respect for me, will naturally do me a favor. However..."

She curled her red lips into a smile, a hint of mockery in her voice: "They probably think I just sent in another good-for-nothing playboy to gain experience. Just wait and see how you surprise them."

"This is exactly the effect I need." A sharp glint flashed in Lin Wan's eyes. After six years of low-key development, it was time to show his talent and gain prestige. The Heavenly Dou Royal Academy was the best stage he had chosen.

“You need a reasonable explanation for the source of your strength,” Eva reminded her.

"After all, your family, as it is known, doesn't have the ability to cultivate a genius like you."

“I understand.” Lin Wan had already prepared her explanation. “If they have any objections, I will tell them that I was born with full soul power, discovered a suitable meditation method in the ancient books left by my family, and had an encounter in the far north where I was fortunate enough to absorb a suitable soul ring.”

Lin Wan's story is a mix of truth and falsehood, making it the most difficult to verify, and it also best fits the typical plot of adventures in Douluo Continent.

Eva nodded in satisfaction: "Very good."

"Well then, my dear cousin, welcome to Tiandou City. I hope you have a great time here."

Eva's smile was full of meaning. "Don't forget, the more dazzling you are, the better it is for me. And we are one."

Lin Wan naturally understood what she meant.

Eva needs him to stir up trouble, attract attention, and perhaps even become an aid in her control of greater power in the future.

He also needed to use Eva's power as a springboard and cover to gain prestige.

"I will, cousin."

……

Several days later, at the Tiandou Royal Academy, in the Education Committee meeting room.

The three instructors, all at the Contra Douluo level, Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhilin, were sitting together.

Meng Shenji held a beautifully crafted letter of recommendation in his hand, his brows slightly furrowed.

"The person recommended by Queen Eva must be another nobleman's son here to gain experience," Bai Baoshan said, patting his round belly with a hint of helplessness.

As members of the Education Commission, their biggest headache is dealing with these people with connections; they can't scold or punish them, and they have to treat them with utmost care.

Zhilin pondered for a moment and said, "Queen Eva has been enjoying great favor in recent years, so we can't ignore her. As long as it's not excessive, we can arrange a sinecure for her."

Meng Shenji sighed: "The letter said it was a distant cousin of hers named Lin Wan, and asked us to take care of her as appropriate. Fine, let's meet her, just to go through the motions."

They had no expectations of Eva's so-called cousin, only hoping that he wouldn't be a troublemaker.

However, when the guard led Lin Wan into the conference room, the three education committee members' eyes were instantly drawn to her.

The young man was tall and straight, and his simple silver outfit could not hide his aloof and noble air.

What was most striking was his face: silver hair, blue eyes, jade-like skin, and features so exquisite they transcended gender, as if he embodied the essence of heaven and earth. Just by standing there calmly, he seemed to brighten the entire conference room.

What a handsome young man!

The three education commissioners were all well-informed and experienced people, and they couldn't help but secretly admire them.

Putting everything else aside, his appearance and demeanor alone are something that could never be cultivated in an ordinary noble family.

Meng Shenji coughed lightly, composed himself, and asked routinely, "You're Lin Wan? Mrs. Eva's cousin?"

"Yes, Chief of Dream Machine." Lin Wan bowed respectfully, her posture elegant and impeccable.

"Hmm." Meng Shenji nodded.

"We are naturally happy that Madam recommended you to study at the academy. May I ask what your current soul power level is? And what kind of martial soul do you have? If it's convenient, please release it so we can see it and arrange a suitable class for you."

His tone was calm, but he clearly wasn't expecting any surprising answer.

Bai Baoshan and Zhilin were also prepared to offer a few words of encouragement.

Lin Wan raised his eyes, his clear, sea-blue eyes looking straight ahead. He calmly replied, "Reporting to the Chief, my martial soul is the Nine-Tailed Fox, and my current soul power is level thirty-five."

"Oh, level 35, not bad, not bad... What! Level 35?" Meng Shenji's perfunctory smile froze on his face, and he abruptly stood up from his seat.

Bai Baoshan's teacup, which he had just picked up, crashed onto the table with a clatter, splashing tea all over himself without him even noticing.

Zhilin's usually half-closed eyes suddenly snapped open, gleaming with sharp light.

Level 35!

The boy in front of me looks no more than twelve or thirteen years old. How could he possibly have a soul power of level thirty-five? This is simply unbelievable!

Meng Shenji's voice trembled slightly: "Lin Wan, how old are you this year?"

"I just turned twelve," Lin Wan answered truthfully.

He was six years old when the system was activated, and after six years of cultivation, he was exactly twelve.

Three distinct gasps were heard in the meeting room.

A twelve-year-old Soul Master! And at level thirty-five! This isn't just a genius, this is a prodigy! Looking across the entire history of the Heaven Dou Empire, you won't find many records like this!

Meng Shenji was so excited his beard was trembling: "Quick! Release your martial spirit and spirit rings so we can see them!"

With a thought, Lin Wan's body was enveloped in a dreamlike white and pink halo, emanating an aura of nobility, purity, and deadly allure. The ethereal silhouette of a stunningly beautiful fox, pure white with nine swaying tails and icy blue eyes, appeared behind him, elegant and mysterious.

Even more shocking were the three spirit rings rising from beneath his feet!

Yellow! Purple! Purple! One hundred years! Two millennia!

Although Lin Wan possesses the Disguise Card, he can completely disguise his second spirit ring as a normal hundred-year spirit ring, making himself less noticeable.

But his purpose in coming to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy was to make a name for himself and gain prestige. Since he was a prodigy, he was going to be a prodigy to the very end.

"A second spirit ring that's a thousand years old!" Bai Baoshan's round body swayed in shock, and he almost fell over.

Zhilin stared intently at Lin Wan's illogical soul ring ratio, his lips trembling, unable to utter a single word.

An unprecedentedly brilliant light burst forth in Meng Shenji's eyes, his previous helplessness and troubles long since replaced by ecstasy.

This isn't some spoiled brat trying to gain prestige; this is a priceless treasure delivered right to our doorstep!

Chapter 62 Strength is Paramount

Since the start of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy has consistently been overshadowed by the Star Luo Empire and the Spirit Hall, ranking third year after year.

Meng Shenji and the others originally thought that the next Advanced Soul Master Competition would be the same as in previous years.

But now, looking at Lin Wan, they felt hopeful. A Soul Master at level 35 at the age of 12—what did that mean? It meant that Lin Wan had exceptional talent, and that he would at least reach the Soul Master level in the All-Continent Soul Master Tournament four years later.

Meng Shenji abruptly walked around the table and strode up to Lin Wan, his voice hoarse with excitement: "Good! Good! Good! Lin Wan, right? From today onwards, you are a core disciple of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy! No! I'm giving you special permission to join the Heaven Dou Royal Team's first squad! All your cultivation resources will be supplied at the highest level!"

He could almost see the Heaven Dou Royal Academy sweeping all before them and triumphantly winning the next Soul Master Competition.

Lin Wan looked at the three distraught education committee members, but remained calm and simply bowed slightly: "Thank you for your guidance, Chief."

……

The news that Lin Wan, at the age of twelve and at level thirty-five, possessing a soul ring ratio exceeding the best possible combination, had joined the first team of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy spread like wildfire throughout the entire academy.

All the doubts, disdain, and rumors about his connection with Queen Eva vanished the moment his spirit rings were revealed, replaced by unparalleled shock, envy, and a touch of awe.

In the world of Soul Masters, strength is always the most useful passport, and the potential represented by a twelve-year-old Soul Master is enough to drive any force crazy.

The training ground for the first team of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy is located in a quiet valley with abundant soul power in the back mountain of the main campus.

There were seven people training or resting in the arena, and their eyes were all fixed on Lin Wan as she arrived, filled with curiosity, scrutiny, and undisguised shock.

The leader, a young man of about seventeen or eighteen, was tall and wore a blue, close-fitting outfit with lightning dragon patterns embroidered on the sleeves. He had sharp eyes and a powerful aura. He was none other than Yu Tianqing, the captain and a level 35 offensive-type Battle Soul Master, a direct descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Beside him stood a gentle-looking young man dressed in luxurious white robes, with bright eyes and a smile on his lips, holding a seven-story pagoda that shimmered with light in his hands.

He is naturally Ning Zetian, the nephew of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's sect leader, a level 34 auxiliary-type weapon spirit master.

The other five people are:

Flameheart, a powerful offensive Soul Master with the Fiery Lion Martial Soul, is at level 34.

Huo Lie, a level 33 agility-type Soul Master with the Flame Eagle Martial Soul.

Ye Qing, a control-type Soul Master with the Green Vine Martial Soul, is at level thirty-two.

Jiang Tao, a defensive Soul Master with the Xuan Shui Turtle Martial Soul, is at level 34.

Song Yi, a level 33 agility-type Soul Master with the Shadow Blade Martial Soul.

They were all outstanding members of the younger generation in the Heaven Dou Empire, and were proud and arrogant.

A few days ago, they might have still harbored some resentment towards the parachuted-in relatives, but now, faced with Lin Wan's astonishing talent and strength, that resentment has long been replaced by a tremendous shock.

As the team leader, Yu Tianqing stepped forward first, looking at Lin Wan with a complicated expression, and said in a deep voice, "Lin Wan, welcome to the team. I am the team leader, Yu Tianqing."

His tone was more serious than the rumors suggested.