NABC Chapter 12 Sun and Moon Royal Soul Master Academy
Chapter 12 Sun and Moon Royal Soul Master Academy
Sun Moon Empire
明都
As the city with the most advanced soul guidance technology on this continent, Mingdu's streets are bustling with activity and excitement today.
But today is not a traditional festival, but the day of enrollment for new students at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, the highest institution of learning in the Sun Moon Empire.
Early in the morning, the college's grand gate was already crowded with parents who brought their children to register.
The strict requirement for admission to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy is to obtain the first soul ring before the age of twelve. Unlike Shrek Academy, which "only accepts monsters," it not only requires students to reach level fifteen before the age of twelve, but also, more absurdly, requires a so-called "city lord's recommendation letter" from the main city.
In the Douluo Continent, Soul Masters were already a privileged class above ordinary people. Shrek Academy added another layer of power as a filter on top of its strict talent selection process.
It goes without saying how much behind-the-scenes manipulation and transfer of benefits by powerful families were involved.
Of course, the Sun and Moon Empire is not truly equal.
For example, at this moment, while the ordinary civilians were still queuing in the scorching sun, two richly dressed men stepped off an exquisitely decorated soul-guided carriage. Without even glancing at the freshman reception room outside, they headed straight towards another direction inside the academy.
"Brother Shaojie, don't we need to queue up over there?" a boy who looked like a lackey asked with a fawning smile. The tall young man called Shaojie curled his lips into a mocking smile: "Wang Yuan, think about it yourself. We're of royal blood. Do we need to squeeze in with those commoners outside?"
Wang Shaojie led Wang Yuan into an extremely luxurious VIP lounge with ease.
Inside the room sat six or seven well-dressed young men and women, and among these second-generation rich kids, a brother and sister stood out.
The boy was leaning back on the soft sofa, resting with his eyes closed, his expression revealing a hint of arrogance; while the girl had extremely rare long wine-red hair and was idly playing with her nails.
As soon as Wang Shaojie entered the room, his gaze fell on the brother and sister, and his eyes lit up immediately. He quickly put on a warm and ingratiating smile and led Wang Yuan forward.
"You two must be the son and daughter of Master Jing, right? I've long admired your names."
Wang Shaojie bowed slightly and spoke in a familiar tone, "I am Wang Shaojie, from the royal Wang family. I have long heard of your reputation as geniuses, and seeing you today, I can confirm that your reputation is well-deserved. I hope that you can take good care of me in the academy in the future."
He came here today specifically to register for new students, not just to accompany his cousin Wang Yuan to school. He had heard from his elders that the only grandson and granddaughter of the famous Mingde Hall Master Jing Hongchen would be here today to register for school.
Wang Shaojie had a plan in mind: if he could take this opportunity to befriend the brother and sister, and even marry Meng Hongchen through his own means, then their branch of the royal family could gain the full support of Mingde Hall.
However, reality dealt him a heavy blow.
Hearing the noise, the boy on the sofa merely lifted his eyelids slightly, glanced at him indifferently, and then closed his eyes again, not even bothering to utter a single word.
The girl with long, wine-red hair stopped what she was doing and gave an awkward but polite smile: "Hello, I am Meng Hongchen, and this is my brother, Xiao Hongchen." After saying this, she turned her head away naturally and ignored him.
Wang Shaojie's smile froze instantly, leaving him awkwardly standing there, unsure whether to advance or retreat. The cold and aloof attitude of the Hongchen siblings made him furious, but given the Mingde Hall behind them, a place even the emperor had to treat with deference, he could only grit his teeth and suppress his anger.
Just as Wang Shaojie composed himself and prepared to continue his conversation, Meng Hongchen, who was sitting there, suddenly raised her head, her eyes flashing with an unusual light.
Wang Shaojie was overjoyed, thinking that the other party had finally been moved by his sincerity. Just as he was about to straighten his back, he found that Meng Hongchen's gaze was not on him at all, but over his shoulder, staring straight at the two people who had just walked through the door.
A man and a woman. The girl had long, dazzling golden hair and a face like an angel. Her sacred and aloof aura instantly overshadowed everyone present.
Wang Shaojie, who considered himself a member of the royal family and had seen countless women, had never seen such a stunning beauty before, and was momentarily stunned by her beauty.
The boy walking beside the girl was even more unique. He had white hair as white as the first snow, paired with a pair of clear and deep ruby eyes, and a faint, easygoing smile on his lips. He exuded a unique charm of composure and naturalness.
These two were Ye Chenxing and Qian Renxue, who had traveled thousands of miles to the Sun Moon Empire.
"Brother! Brother! Stop pretending, look!" Meng Hongchen excitedly grabbed Xiao Hongchen's sleeve and shook him wildly. "That handsome guy with white hair... oh my god, he's so handsome!"
Shaked violently by his younger sister, Xiao Hongchen reluctantly opened his eyes. When he saw the two people in the doorway, he was slightly taken aback. The outstanding appearance and temperament of the man and woman were indeed unlike anything he had ever seen in his life.
However, unlike her younger sister who is a hardcore "looks-obsessed" person, Xiao Hongchen's focus is not on that.
"Why have I never seen these two people in Mingdu's upper echelons? Could they be outsiders?"
Compared to the curiosity of Hongchen and her siblings, Wang Shaojie, who was left out, was not so calm. Meng Hongchen, who had just been indifferent to him, suddenly became infatuated with a pretty boy who had just entered the room.
This huge difference gave Wang Shaojie's pent-up anger an outlet. He looked Ye Chenxing and Qian Renxue up and down and saw that neither of them had any symbolic items that showed their prominent status in the Sun Moon Empire. He immediately understood what was going on.
In this small part of Mingdu, he had never encountered a peer he didn't know but couldn't afford to offend.
Wang Shaojie sneered and subtly winked at Wang Yuan behind him. Wang Yuan, being a dutiful lackey, immediately understood and swaggered forward, blocking Ye Chenxing and Qian Renxue's path.
"Hey, do you two know any rules?" Wang Yuan raised his chin and curled his lip. "This is the high-level registration office for nobles of our Sun Moon Empire. We've never seen anyone like you before. If you know what's good for you, get out of here. This isn't a place for idle people like you!"
To his surprise, the other person didn't even glance at him, walking straight past him. Wang Yuan immediately felt humiliated. His gaze shifted, greedily sweeping over Qian Renxue's face, instantly revealing a disgustingly lecherous expression:
"Wait! You man, your appearance is definitely not that of someone from our Sun Moon Kingdom. I suspect you've come in as a spy from an enemy country! Get out now, and I won't pursue the matter further. The woman, however, looks somewhat familiar. As a member of the royal family, it's my responsibility to verify your identity!"
Ye Chenxing, who had been ignoring the other party's taunts, suddenly stopped in his tracks.
Sensing that Qian Renxue was about to make a move, Ye Chenxing gently pressed her shoulder, blocking her behind him.
"What's your name?"
Seeing the other person stop and even inquire about his identity, Wang Yuan assumed they were afraid, which was exactly what he wanted. He smugly gave them a thumbs-up, arrogantly pointing at himself:
"Listen up! I am a member of the current royal family, the Wang clan! If you know what's good for you, kneel down and kowtow to admit your mistake, then obediently hand this girl over. I'm in a good mood today, so I might not pursue your crimes!"
"Oh? The royal Wang family?" Ye Chenxing raised an eyebrow, feigning surprise, her tone sincere. "But I've heard that the royal family of the Sun Moon Empire... should be surnamed Xu?"
Wang Yuan's arrogance froze instantly, like a duck suddenly being choked: "You... what do you mean?"
Ye Chenxing's lips curled into a mocking smile; her voice wasn't loud, but every word was piercing:
"What I mean is, since when did a dog become allowed to act so arrogantly just because it knows its owner's name?"
"You're asking for it!" Wang Yuan roared in fury and threw a punch at Ye Chenxing.
However, before his fist could even be halfway out, Qian Renxue, who was protecting Ye Chenxing behind her, turned her head slightly.
Those golden eyes merely glanced at him lightly, yet their oppressive aura struck Wang Yuan's soul like a heavy hammer.
Although Qian Renxue has lost her cultivation at this moment, the divine might of a hundred years is not something a mere Soul Master can withstand.
With a "thump," Wang Yuan's legs went weak, and he collapsed to the ground in fright. His face was deathly pale, and he was panting heavily, too scared to utter a single word.
The noblemen who had been watching coldly suddenly burst into suppressed laughter.
The Wang family usually bullies others in Mingdu, relying on their meager nepotistic connections, and oppresses other nobles everywhere. People have long harbored resentment towards them. Seeing Wang Yuan being publicly humiliated, everyone felt extremely pleased.
Seeing Wang Yuan's humiliating display, Wang Shaojie's face instantly darkened to a grim degree. This wasn't just a slap in the face for Wang Yuan; it was a public humiliation of his entire family!
Just as he was about to step forward and demand an explanation, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside the door.