Lu Mingfei starts from Douluo.

"I usually cultivate." Ning Rongrong pouted and ran to Sword Douluo's side again.

“Fengzhi, Rongrong is only six years old.” Sword Douluo spoke up to explain for Ning Rongrong. Of course, he couldn’t bear to let Ning Fengzhi yell at such a cute and exceptionally talented granddaughter.

Ning Fengzhi sighed. When Ning Rongrong awakened her ninth-level innate soul power, he thought it was the most precious gift that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had been given by the heavens, and everyone loved her dearly. But now it seemed that they had spoiled her a bit.

"Fengzhi, what happened?" Bone Douluo asked. They had been together for decades, so Ning Fengzhi's current state must mean something had happened.

Ning Fengzhi nodded: "The intelligence about the Notting City incident from a few days ago has already been sent back."

"Notting City?" Upon hearing this, even Sword Bone Douluo stopped. Tang Hao's defeat of the five titled warriors of the Spirit Hall and his subsequent escape was the biggest news on the continent, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School naturally wanted to gather information about it.

"When Tang Hao left with his son Tang San, he also took a six-year-old girl from the academy. According to the information we've gathered, this girl named Xiao Wu is most likely a genius with innate full soul power and a rabbit spirit," Ning Fengzhi said.

"Another one with innate full soul power?" Sword Douluo frowned slightly.

"Twins?" Bone Douluo asked in surprise. Could it be that Tang Hao actually has a son and a daughter?

“No, that girl probably just happened to attend school there,” Ning Fengzhi said.

"The Haotian Sect is really going backwards. They're even capable of kidnapping innocent little girls." Sword Douluo's tone was unfriendly, and it was hard to tell if he was being sarcastic.

Their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School waited decades for Ning Rongrong to become a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Soul Master with innate ninth-level soul power. Tang Hao not only gave birth to one himself, but also managed to pick one up on the road. It's simply outrageous!

"So what if it has innate full soul power? The most useless Blue Silver Grass, and what rabbit? How can they compare to our Rongrong?" Bone Douluo sneered a few times. If it were the Clear Sky Hammer with innate full soul power, he would think more highly of it. What is Blue Silver Grass?

“That’s right, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is much better than that Blue Silver Grass Rabbit.” Ning Rongrong also sensed that her father thought she was inferior to others, and she immediately became unconvinced.

“Rongrong is right.” Bone Douluo pulled her onto his lap and laughed.

Ning Fengzhi shook his head and continued, "Besides that, our intelligence personnel made another discovery while investigating Notting Academy. There were two students who enrolled on the same day as the son of Haotian Douluo. One was Xiao Wu, who was kidnapped, and the other was a six-year-old boy named Lu Mingfei, who also had innate full soul power."

"Feng Zhi, are you kidding me? Can you really buy innate full soul power wholesale?" Even the usually composed Sword Douluo couldn't help but change his expression. The last generation on the continent with innate full soul power was several decades ago, namely Tang Hao and the current Pope Bibi Dong.

But now, three of them have appeared in the same place in the same year—it's practically made up.

“Of course I’m not joking.” Ning Fengzhi said calmly, “Half a month before the Notting incident broke out, this boy named Lu Mingfei was suspected of leaving school to hunt souls and went missing, but he has reappeared in the past few days and enrolled in the Heaven Dou Royal Intermediate Academy.”

"Our students at the academy have verified the accuracy of this news. It is said that he happened to meet Qinghe on the way to the school while he was taking Xue Beng to school, which is how he was able to enroll. On the day of enrollment, he fought a classmate with a level 17 soul power and defeated his opponent in one move, thus establishing his prestige in the academy."

"Lu Mingfei's martial soul is an extremely rare eye-type martial soul, and his soul power has reached level 14. It's been just over a month since he awakened his martial soul."

Reaching level 14 in just over a month and defeating a level 17 opponent in a single move—from any perspective, he is undoubtedly a genius.

"Where did all these come from?" Bone Douluo frowned slightly.

“This might be a signal, the beginning of a new era,” Ning Fengzhi said quietly. “That’s why I told Rongrong not to be so playful.”

Sword Douluo also looked at Ning Rongrong and said in a deep voice, "Rongrong, you should indeed listen to your father and speed up your cultivation. At least get your first spirit ring first."

"I understand, Grandpa Sword. I'll go back to my room to cultivate now." Hearing her father's words, Ning Rongrong slightly curbed her previous arrogant attitude. She was the princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and would never fall behind others!

He quickly jogged out of the room, looking very energetic.

After Ning Rongrong left, Ning Fengzhi continued, "I plan to send Rongrong to study at the Heaven Dou Royal Intermediate Academy after she advances and obtains her first spirit ring."

“How old is Rongrong? How can we let her go to the academy alone? Can’t we teach her?” Sword Douluo immediately objected.

Ning Rongrong will be able to advance in less than two months. How can we let her leave home and live at school when she is so young?

“But at home, we spoil her. The Royal Intermediate Academy is very close to us, so she can come back home whenever she wants.” Ning Fengzhi shook his head.

"Feng Zhi, are you planning to have Rong Rong get to know that Lu Mingfei first?" Bone Douluo asked.

Ning Fengzhi nodded and said, "I do have this plan. In any case, Lu Mingfei is someone we must win over. If Rongrong can form a relationship with him as soon as possible, it will definitely be beneficial for the future."

“Rongrong is too young, is it necessary to rush things?” Bone Douluo shook his head, still feeling it was inappropriate: “Besides, don’t you know how stupid those noble children in the Royal Academy are?”

"This." Ning Fengzhi hesitated for a moment, which was rare. Most of the noble children were indeed stupid and wicked. If Ning Rongrong went there without his supervision, she would probably be even more lawless. "Uncle Gu is right. It would be better to wait a few years and go directly to the advanced academy."

Sword Douluo nodded slightly. Once Ning Rongrong reaches the level of a Great Soul Master, she should indeed go out and see more of the world. Going to the Royal Academy at that time would be very appropriate.

"By the way, Qinghe's birthday is in two months. Let's go see him together then." As soon as Ning Fengzhi said this, the two people next to him immediately understood what he meant. It was indeed impossible to enroll, but at least they could get to know each other first.

The two naturally agreed, and they also wanted to see if this eye-type martial soul with innate full soul power was worth the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's future efforts to win him over.

-

Mimicry Training Ground.

Lu Mingfei used the token issued by the Education Committee to cut in line and enter one of the simulated fields outside the college.

The main campus of the advanced academy is located halfway up the mountain, but the simulated training grounds are scattered throughout the entire mountain forest, and there are also several training grounds near the lakes, rivers and waterfalls at the foot of the mountain. If the training grounds here are suitable, he will not need to go up the mountain anymore, since climbing the mountain is quite a waste of time.

Lu Mingfei followed the signs, stopping and starting, and noticed that quite a few students were already practicing inside. He tried to be as quiet as possible so as not to disturb them, and quietly found a tree to start meditating.

According to the basic theory of this world, everything in this world is composed of elements. When various elements come together, the energy they emit also has different attributes. Soul Masters can absorb this energy into their bodies through martial souls and meditation, and then use it to circulate and finally integrate it into their soul power to increase their level.

The simulated training ground is also based on this theory. For example, plant-type martial souls can accelerate their training speed in places with abundant wood elements, such as forests, while fire-type martial souls are more beneficial in places with volcanic lava.

Lu Mingfei was unsure what attribute his Dragon Martial Soul belonged to and planned to try them one by one.

After a busy afternoon, running around several training grounds, I didn't feel any acceleration in my cultivation at all.

"Speaking of which, should I look for places with gold mines or gemstones and crystals? It seems like dragons in fairy tales all like things that are shiny and precious." Lu Mingfei couldn't help but laugh as his thoughts wandered, showing a bit of the self-deceptive spirit of Ah Q.

However, he suddenly realized that he did not understand his own martial soul well enough.

"Perhaps I should first look for the reasons within myself?" Lu Mingfei had a flash of inspiration and immediately returned to his dormitory, intending to give it a try.

Fortunately, all the rooms in the academy are single rooms, so Lu Mingfei doesn't have to go to the deep mountains and forests to conduct experiments in the middle of the night.

After locking the door and drawing the curtains, Lu Mingfei activated his martial spirit, instantly revealing his dragon form.

He sat cross-legged on the ground, attempting to meditate while possessed by his martial spirit.

Generally speaking, when a Soul Master is possessed by a Martial Soul, their Soul Power will be continuously consumed, making it difficult to perform meditation activities. This is because the Soul Power absorbed at that time will be automatically used for Soul Power recovery and cannot be used for leveling up.

However, his dragon form can be replaced by physical strength without consuming soul power, so he wanted to try to see how it differed from meditation in normal circumstances.

Close his eyes, Lu Mingfei took a deep breath, trying to slow down the boiling blood in his body, clear his mind, and enter a meditative state.

The dazzling starry sky reappeared, but this time Lu Mingfei transformed directly into a giant dragon, and the scattered stars before him were clearly the free-floating energy between heaven and earth.

Cultivation, in essence, involves absorbing the energy of one's soul power as it circulates throughout the body, gradually transforming it into increasing soul power.

He could feel that the starry sky was more dazzling than ever before, and his consciousness was lighter, as if he could embrace this sea of ​​stars with just a deep breath.

Chapter 29 Overclocking Meditation

On a morning when white doves were flying, sunlight shone on the college flowerbeds, reflecting the dew. Lu Mingfei walked along the cobblestone path to the cafeteria as the early morning bell rang.

"Ten steamed buns, meat kind, please."

"Horse, right away." The cafeteria worker stammered for no apparent reason, while the child opposite him had eyes that looked like he wanted to eat someone alive.

Lu Mingfei's eyes were bloodshot, not from lack of sleep last night, but from being "extremely hungry!"

He quickly paid and took the steamed bun, taking a deep breath of the hot, fragrant steam. His eyes lit up, as if he had received some kind of salvation.

Before he could even sit down, he bit directly into the bun with his big white teeth. The salty and savory meat filling, along with the aroma of oil, whetted his appetite. The slight feeling of fullness he felt finally gave him a sense of survival.

"It's delicious."

Lu Mingfei ate as he walked, and after getting a free bowl of soy milk, he finally sat down at the table. His mouth never stopped moving; he looked like a starving ghost reincarnated.

"Phew." After finishing a bowl of soy milk, Lu Mingfei's mind finally cleared up.

Last night he was experimenting with his martial soul, and before he knew it, he almost fainted from hunger. Luckily, he had some dry food stored in his backpack, otherwise Lu Mingfei felt he might have become the first student in the noble academy to starve to death.

The reason for this was that he had pushed himself too hard last night. While he could feel his meditation efficiency nearly double under the influence of his Martial Soul, the physical exertion was enormous, and he couldn't recover from his mental fatigue, which only worsened it.

Lu Mingfei felt that this cultivation method was a bit like overclocking a computer processor; although the performance was improved, it also caused great damage to the body.

Overall, however, the advantages definitely outweigh the disadvantages.

Lu Mingfei felt as if he had developed a new active skill: by sacrificing energy and stamina, he could accelerate the leveling up of his experience bar.

He named this skill "Overclocking Meditation." Although the effect of this skill seems insignificant on the surface, if the usage time can be extended as much as possible, it is practically a cheat code.

"Luckily, they offer scholarships here, otherwise the subsidy of just one gold soul coin wouldn't be enough for food and drink," Lu Mingfei thought to himself.

As the canteen of a prestigious academy, the meal costs are naturally much higher than in the countryside. Director Lin took this into consideration and applied for the scholarship because he didn't want Lu Mingfei to suffer any injustice in terms of food.

Five gold soul coins are enough for even an adult to eat their fill at their school cafeteria.

"Looks like I'll have to bring more late-night snacks back with me from now on." Lu Mingfei left the cafeteria with the last steamed bun in his mouth.

He plans to experiment more in the next few days to see how long it will take for him to recover his energy after overclocking.

Of course, he didn't want to let go of the simulated training ground either; no one can ever have too many cheat codes.

For the next two weeks, all the students at the Heavenly Dou Royal Intermediate Academy saw a busy figure, regularly appearing in the teaching buildings, training halls, canteens, simulated training grounds, libraries, and dormitory entrances.

For these aristocratic students, this ascetic lifestyle was exhausting just to look at.

"A peasant is a peasant."

"Zhao Tianming's loss was not unjust. Who can beat a cultivation fanatic like him?"

"I think he might be able to get into a higher college in less than a year."

……

Various discussions arose on campus, with some admiring, some disdainful, and some even starting to imitate.

Lu Mingfei was unaware that he had become a so-called academic superstar in the eyes of his classmates, when in fact, this had nothing to do with him as an ordinary high school student.

Self-discipline, such a superior human quality, is something that a loser like him, sitting in the back row and ignored by everyone, could never possess.

The most self-disciplined thing he ever did in his life was to check Chen Wenwen's QQ space every night before bed for three years of high school. As for his many determinations to study hard and get up early to exercise, he gave up each time in less than a week.

The reason he seems so motivated these days is entirely due to his desire to exploit bugs so he can be lazy in the future. As we all know, people always have unlimited energy when they are doing bad things.

"Phew, finally found it."

These past few days, he searched through all the mimicry training grounds on and off the mountain, and finally confirmed that he felt the energy activity in the Wind Mimicry Training Ground at the mountain peak.

When he meditated in that place, the dragon that his mind transformed into was not only lighter, but also had a sense of exhilarating comfort.

However, the effect of this field buff was not particularly outstanding; it probably only increased his meditation efficiency by less than 10%.

“No wonder I saw people bringing tents. In a place like this, if you want to see a prominent point, you have to stretch the battle line.” Lu Mingfei shook his head and went down the mountain.

It normally takes him more than half an hour to run from the foot of the mountain to the top at full speed. The benefits and costs are completely disproportionate. It seems that he won't need this place before he gets into the advanced academy.

Having found a suitable training ground for mimicry, Lu Mingfei's inner energy suddenly dissipated. He went down the mountain and returned to the academy cafeteria, where he indulged himself by ordering several more dishes to treat himself.

"Mingfei, you have a day off tomorrow. What are your plans?" Li Lan brought over a tray as soon as Lu Mingfei sat down. He was one of the few people in the college who could be considered Lu Mingfei's friend.

Like Notting Academy, Royal Intermediate Academy has a six-day work week and a one-day rest week, and there are no dormitory checks. Some students who live in the city often go home at night, which is only a little over an hour's journey for a Soul Master at full speed.

"No." Lu Mingfei thought for a moment and shook his head. In the past, he would have taken advantage of his aunt taking Lu Mingze shopping in the city center square to find an internet cafe, order a bottle of energy drink, and play a few rounds of StarCraft.

However, such conditions are not available here, so he plans to meditate at high frequency for a few hours at night, and then sleep until he naturally wakes up, savoring the feeling of sleeping in. Thinking about it, he has not slept in even once since he came to this world.

"After dinner, how about I treat you to a stroll around Heaven Dou City?" Li Lan raised an eyebrow. "You've been here for so long and haven't had a proper look around Heaven Dou City yet, have you?"

Lu Mingfei was slightly tempted by the suggestion. He thought that it was already a new month and his allowance from the Spirit Hall had been updated. He would have to go there sooner or later. Moreover, he had been cultivating all day and was feeling a bit tired of it. He needed to balance work and rest.

"Where should we go after we get to the city?" Lu Mingfei asked. He was mainly worried that his wallet wouldn't be able to keep up. In the past, when the literary society had activities, we would at most go to the movies or go boating in the park. His allowance was enough to support us. But who knew how outrageous the prices in Tiandou City would be?

Li Lan replied with a smile, "Of course it's a place that all Soul Masters go to."

Chapter 30 Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena

It was already evening in Tiandou City, and the moon had just risen. Wisps of translucent black clouds swirled around it, like a lady veiled in silk. But before she could lift her veil and reveal her fair skin, the room lights were turned off in the blink of an eye, leaving only starlight.

The moon was obscured by dark clouds, but Tian Dou City did not fall into darkness in the night.

Tiandou City has a permanent population of over one million and is one of the two most prosperous cities on the entire continent. At night, the city is even more vibrant than during the day.

If someone were to fly up at night and look down at the city, they would immediately notice the location of the city's most prominent brain and heart.

The brain is undoubtedly the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace at the very center of the city, while the heart is the most active commercial and entertainment center in the entire Heavenly Capital City, the Heavenly Dou Great Soul Arena.

Although Lu Mingfei had seen it marked on the map, he only truly realized how grand the building was when he got up close.

This is an oval-shaped stone building over a hundred meters high, with architectural styles reminiscent of the ancient Roman Colosseum and the Parthenon. At first glance, it exudes a sense of historical vicissitude.

"Here is the main Soul Arena in the center, as well as thirty-six branch Soul Arenas, which can accommodate more than 100,000 people at the same time!"

Li Lan led Lu Mingfei to the entrance with ease, and after paying two silver soul coins for admission, they entered the main arena's audience seats.

A fierce battle of spirits was taking place on the field. Both sides had five spirit rings floating around them, clearly indicating that they were two spirit kings. Tens of thousands of spectators around them were cheering and shouting. Lu Mingfei felt as if he was about to be drowned in these waves of support.