The Spirit Hall contained countless ancient records, and most of them did not indicate when they had been written. Wu Qi had no idea how old that particular record actually was.
The Kingdom of Hargendas valued martial strength. More accurately, the people of the north were generally tall, sturdy, and fond of fighting.
Wu Qi did not know when the secret realm would open. This trip's true purpose was simply to head north for training and experience.
It was worth noting that Douluo Continent was divided into four distinct societies.
The first was what people commonly referred to as the "mainland", the society in which everyone currently lived.
The second consisted of Sea Spirit Masters, represented by Hanhai City, who had developed their own independent social system.
The third was the large islands overseas, where tribal communities existed and lifestyles differed significantly from those on the mainland.
The fourth was the frozen lands north of the Heaven Dou Empire, where customs and ways of life were completely different from those of the mainland.
These different societies resembled the divisions found in ancient civilizations.
The central region was the mainstream civilization. To the north were tribal peoples. Along the coast lived fishing communities. Overseas were isolated island tribes.
The four societies were clearly separated from one another and had very little interaction.
The fact that there were virtually no provinces north of the Heaven Dou Empire only kingdoms and duchies was proof enough of this separation.
"So, we're heading north?"
As a teacher, Sun Buyu possessed far more life experience than Wu Qi and the others.
Since the region was still technically within the Heaven Dou Empire, even though it belonged to a different social sphere, the risks were not particularly high.
Moreover, exchanges between the north and the mainland were limited. Even if they revealed some of their trump cards there, very few people would learn about them before the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Tournament.
"That's fine. Training in a different environment and meeting Spirit Masters from outside our usual circles will be beneficial."
After a pause, Sun Buyu frowned slightly.
"However, we just joined Seven Treasure Academy. Leaving immediately would inevitably attract criticism. Let's put Wu Qi's proposal on hold for now. When the timing is right, I'll take everyone out for training."
For safety reasons, they would need a powerful protector on this journey.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan was unlikely to assign a Titled Douluo to accompany them, so Wu Qi could only ask Dugu Bo for help.
However, the destination was far away, and the trip would take quite some time.
He would need to discuss it with Dugu Bo in advance so the latter could make the necessary arrangements.
In the blink of an eye, another month passed.
Although Qin Ming's execution was still occasionally discussed throughout the city, its notoriety had faded considerably compared to a month earlier.
Early one morning, an ordinary-looking carriage stopped outside the city gates.
Xiao Wu leaped out of the carriage and stretched her body.
"We've been riding in this carriage for so long. It's exhausting."
Originally, they had agreed to meet Qin Ming at Heaven Dou Imperial Academy two months later.
However, after Qin Ming realized he would not be able to deal with Wu Qi and the others anytime soon, he postponed the meeting by another half month.
After completing their training in Silves City and resting there for a period, the Shrek Seven Devils finally set out when the agreed date drew near.
Tang San stepped down from the carriage and smiled.
"Xiao Wu, once we get to the new academy, you should try to control your temper a little."
As they spoke, the others also climbed out of the carriage.
Everyone had heard of Heaven Dou City's prosperity. The thought of studying, cultivating, and living there filled them with anticipation and excitement.
When they reached the city gates, Oscar looked surprised.
"There's no plaque with the city's name. Did we come to the wrong place?"
Ma Hongjun shared the same concern.
Normally, a city gate would have a sign hanging above it. Yet there was none here.
Dai Mubai, who had seen more of the world, smiled and pointed upward.
"Heaven Dou City is like Star Luo City. The walls are extremely high. For appearance's sake, the plaque is mounted much higher than usual."
The group tilted their heads almost straight upward before finally spotting the dark-blue stone plaque engraved with the words "Heaven Dou City."
"Damn, these walls are huge. They have to be nearly a hundred meters tall."
Those who had never seen anything like it could not help exclaiming in amazement.
Although Tang San had lived two lives, even he had never seen city walls of such immense scale.
"With fortifications like these, even a Titled Douluo would probably have difficulty breaking through them."
Just then, a richly dressed noblewoman carrying a small pet dog passed by, accompanied by several servants.
Seeing the group's reactions, she snorted disdainfully.
"Where did these country bumpkins come from? Heaven Dou City isn't a place where just anyone can enter."
Strictly speaking, she was not entirely wrong.
As the imperial capital, Heaven Dou City was filled with officials and nobles. It had effectively become a paradise for the aristocracy.
Ordinary people, even Spirit Masters often struggled to afford the city's high cost of living.
A sense of inferiority welled up inside Tang San. His expression darkened, and his fists clenched tightly.
"Hmph, what's so special about that? We'll definitely live better than them in the future," Xiao Wu shot back.
The noblewoman could not be bothered to respond. Under the respectful gazes of the guards, she entered the city.
Hearing Xiao Wu's words, Tang San's mood improved somewhat.
Indeed, they were all outstanding young Spirit Masters. Calling themselves geniuses would not be an exaggeration.
Once they became powerful in the future, they would certainly live more freely than these nobles. Perhaps those very nobles would one day have to depend on them instead.
Flender smiled bitterly and cleared his throat.
"Little monsters, don't let your emotions control you. With your talent, you all have a chance of becoming Titled Douluo someday. Why bother worrying about such superficial things?"
Dai Mubai immediately agreed.
"The Dean is right."
After all, he was a prince.
In the past, he had lost hope and chosen to indulge himself. But after witnessing the talents of Tang San and the others, he had once again begun harboring ambitions for that throne.
If these classmates followed him in the future, noble titles would certainly not be out of reach for them.
What were Heaven Dou noble titles compared to those of the Star Luo Empire?
Yu Xiaogang folded his hands behind his back and spoke calmly.
"Have you forgotten what I taught you? Do not be elated by gains or depressed by losses. Without that mindset, how can you ever become true powerhouses?"
Gradually, the six students calmed down.
Not wanting to be looked down upon by the guards, each of them deliberately displayed their Spirit Master credentials as they entered the city with their heads held high, half showing off and half basking in their own pride.
After walking through two streets, Flender, who was leading the group, suddenly stopped.
The others exchanged puzzled glances.
It seemed that none of them actually knew where Heaven Dou Imperial Academy was located.
They had been so busy showing off that they had completely forgotten that detail.
Flanders kicked Zhao Wuji.
"Old Zhao, what's going on? Couldn't you ask someone for directions?"
Zhao Wuji felt wronged.
Seeing Flanders confidently leading the way earlier, he had assumed he knew where he was going. Who would have thought it was all an act?
Left with no choice, Zhao Wuji grabbed a passerby and asked for directions.
A short while later, he returned with a bitter smile.
"Heaven Dou Royal Academy isn't inside the city. It's outside the city..."
The explanation was brief.
After leaving Heaven Dou City, the Shrek group wandered around for quite some time before finally finding the correct route.
Heaven Dou Royal Academy was nestled among mountains. Anyone unfamiliar with the area would have a difficult time locating it.
If Flanders had not been able to fly into the air and survey the landscape from above, they might still have been wandering around the vicinity even after nightfall.
"I really don't get it. Why would anyone build an academy outside the city?" Xiao Wu muttered.
Flanders laughed loudly.
"That's because you don't understand."
As he spoke, he slightly raised his chin, unable to hide the pride on his face.
The location of Heaven Dou Royal Academy actually shared many similarities with the original site of Shrek Academy.
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