Chapter 27: Yang Wei
This morning, Yang Xiong, dressed in plain clothes, left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect alone.
Since absorbing his second soul ring and more than half a year had passed, Yang Xiong, now less than twelve years old, was already close to 1.7 meters tall. His face still looked somewhat youthful, but his physique and muscles made him appear as though he was an adult.
In the world of soul masters on the Douluo Continent, the Spirit Hall was still the most respected. Even disciples of sects like Yang Xiong carried proof of their soul master status.
To avoid drawing too much attention to his wealth, Yang Xiong wore a wrist guard storage soul guide and kept the Hundred Herb Bag close to him. He also carried a small pouch of gold soul coins and a gold soul coin card.
Originally, his father Yang Lin and mother Sun Yu disapproved of him leaving the sect to visit Heaven Dou City, and even Sun Yu had said she would personally accompany Yang Xiong to the city.
However, Yang Xiong explained that he was already eleven and a half years old, soon to be twelve, and this trip was mainly to check out the advanced soul master academies to prepare for his future enrollment.
By now, Yang Xiong had reached level 24, so attending the Heaven Dou Royal Academy would not be an issue. As for the Academy only admitting nobility, with his talent and the backing of his sect, he had no doubt he could get in.
It took Yang Xiong half a day to reach Heaven Dou City. Compared to Seven Treasure City, Heaven Dou City was grander and more magnificent. The city gates were filled with countless people coming and going, and there were even soldiers on guard.
However, after showing his soul master proof, Yang Xiong was able to enter Heaven Dou City directly. In the world of soul masters on the Douluo Continent, soul masters were the highest-ranking profession, and even a regular soul master proof allowed one to pass freely through all cities.
Upon entering Heaven Dou City, Yang Xiong's first stop was the Purple Star Academy, where his older brother Yang Wei was studying.
However, Yang Wei had average talent. Despite taking whale resin multiple times, at the age of seventeen, his soul power had only reached level 31.
This meant that in the past five years, Yang Wei had only increased his soul power by ten levels, and that was with the help of whale resin and soul rings.
Still, level 31 soul power was considered decent in most advanced soul master academies. After all, many advanced academies set a graduation standard of level 30.
The combat teams of most advanced academies only had one or two soul elders at most, and sometimes none at all, with the rest being high-level soul masters. At seventeen, Yang Wei had reached level 31, and with a few more years of hard work, he might even become a member of the academy's combat team. If he was persistent enough, there was even a chance he could participate in the soul master competition again.
Yang Wei had been staying at the Purple Star Academy, focusing on his cultivation, hoping that through hard work, he could join the academy's combat team. Otherwise, in six months, he would be graduating.
The management of advanced soul master academies was strict, and only students or visitors could enter. After Yang Xiong showed his identity, Yang Wei soon came to greet him.
As they walked through Purple Star Academy, Yang Wei looked at him curiously. "Xiao Xiong, what are you doing here in Heaven Dou City? Didn't Dad and Mom come with you?"
Yang Xiong smiled. "Big Brother, I came to Heaven Dou City alone for some experience. You haven't come home for half a year, so Mom and Dad asked me to bring you something."
Yang Wei was left speechless. "Xiao Xiong, you know I've been focusing on my cultivation recently and didn't have time to come home."
Without wasting time, Yang Xiong handed Yang Wei a soul guide. This time, Ning Fengzhi had given him one million gold soul coins, plus quite a few cultivation resources.
Right now, the only person in the Yang family without a storage soul guide was Yang Wei, so Yang Xiong had bought two in Seven Treasure City. One of them he gave to Yang Wei, while he kept the other hidden on his person for his private belongings. The two soul guides he had originally were given by the sect, but they were too noticeable and not convenient to hide.
Yang Wei was pleasantly surprised as he took the soul guide, his eyes filled with joy. "Xiao Xiong, you're so good to me. You know I've been wanting this kind of storage soul guide for a long time."
Yang Xiong smiled. "Big Brother, it's much more convenient for you to have a soul guide when you're out."
Yang Wei carefully examined the soul guide, unwilling to put it down. His excitement grew when he saw the contents inside.
"Xiao Xiong, how come there are so many resources in here? These things must be quite valuable, right?"
Yang Xiong nodded. "I know you've been working hard on your cultivation. With these resources, you might be able to improve and possibly take part in the next soul master competition as a reserve."
Yang Wei nodded. "The next soul master competition is in two and a half years. If I can reach level 34 or even 35 by then, I'll have no problem."
Yang Xiong simply smiled. In the original story, the substitute members of Shrek Academy, like Huang Yuan, were at level 35, and with Big Brother's Iron Sword martial soul and soul power level, there was a good chance he could be a substitute for Purple Star Academy.
With Yang Wei's guidance, Yang Xiong took a quick tour of Purple Star Academy.
The academy wasn't particularly large, but it covered more than a thousand acres, with about three hundred students. The academy also had several simulated environments.
In terms of size, faculty, and environment, it was far behind the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, but running an advanced soul master academy in Heaven Dou City required not only strong teaching staff but also financial backing. After all, tuition fees alone would not be enough to sustain an academy. The support of an empire, sect, or noble family was essential.
Yang Wei had a proud look on his face. "How's it, Xiao Xiong? Our Purple Star Academy is pretty good. You know, it's an old-school advanced soul master academy, and we can compete in the soul master competition almost every year. This academy was personally selected by Dad; it's the best one for my cultivation."
Yang Xiong smiled. "It's indeed not bad. Although it's a bit small, it's well-equipped, and the learning atmosphere is great. It's really suitable for your Iron Sword martial soul."
Yang Wei said, "Xiao Xiong, you'll be twelve soon. Why don't you come to Purple Star Academy too? We can look out for each other. With your strength, you might not have a chance in this year's soul master competition, but maybe in the next one, you'll become one of the main members."
Yang Xiong thought for a moment before replying. "I haven't decided where to go yet, but most likely I'll go to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. You should know the relationship between our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Heaven Dou Royal Family."
Yang Wei sneered. "That bunch of second-generation heirs from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy? Their cultivation resources and environment are great, but the atmosphere inside is terrible. Last time, their second team was taught a lesson by our Purple Star Academy."
"Even their second team, when they entered, their innate soul power and soul power levels were supposed to be stronger than ours. But those second-generation heirs have no combat ability."
Yang Xiong couldn't help but sigh. From his observation, only the Heaven Dou Royal Academy seemed somewhat impressive. Most of the other strong teams were monopolized by various families, and his martial soul didn't quite fit in either.
But thinking more deeply, if his goal was just to cultivate quietly, Purple Star Academy was a good choice. Unfortunately, he was already an inner disciple of the sect, and many things were probably already arranged by the sect.
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