Yu Tianheng had been having a headache lately because Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling had been distancing themselves from him since returning from the new semester, no longer calling him "Brother Tian."
This infuriated the proud and arrogant Yu Tianheng.
Ye Lingling was one thing, but Dugu Yan was the woman he had his eye on...
While he wasn't exactly a shrewd shrew, he could tell that Dugu Yan's behavior likely meant she had someone she liked.
However, he couldn't figure out who Dugu Yan had been seeing.
Until today, a subordinate told him that Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling had personally escorted a new student to his new home, and they were chatting and laughing together.
The young man was also very handsome… Dugu Yan was practically throwing herself at him.
Yu Tianheng was furious, but he wasn't blind.
He deliberately investigated Qian Renshang's background before coming to warn him, hoping the other party would be more sensible.
"Did you understand?"
Yu Tianheng stared at Qian Renshang, expecting the other to be afraid upon hearing his name, but instead received only a "strange" look from Qian Renshang!
[Sensing extreme jealousy from Yu Tianheng, the host's soul ring age has increased by 1000 years!]
The sword looked him up and down, clicking its tongue occasionally, as if looking at an idiot.
Yu Tianheng blushed and became even angrier, about to explode when Qian Renshang spoke directly.
"Are you done? If you're done... you can get lost!"
"You didn't hear me clearly, did you? I'll say it again."
Yu Tianheng was furious, but Qian Renshang simply sighed helplessly, and a slender hand reached out to grab him.
"Heh..."
Yu Tianheng sneered and grabbed back, he possessed the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul, no way he could compete with him in strength!
"Find... Ugh... Wait a minute."
But the next moment, he was lifted up by Qian Renshang, completely powerless to resist.
Qian Renshang walked outside expressionlessly and then made a throwing motion.
Whoosh!
Then, without hesitation, he threw him out.
Yu Tianheng flew through the air in a graceful arc, accompanied by screams of agony.
"Ah!!!"
Yu Tianheng's underlings fell into a deathly silence, then instantly scattered.
They were joking; their boss had been instantly killed, how were they supposed to compete?
"Boring!"
Qian Renshang shook his head, clapped his hands, and then closed the door.
For the next few days, no one bothered him.
Although the matter of Yu Tianheng being casually thrown out by Qian Renshang was suppressed as much as possible, a few people still knew.
They knew that a very formidable person had arrived at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, so Qian Renshang had been very friendly with him these past few days.
He had also learned about the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, including its cultivation resources.
He went to the simulated training ground and consulted with the three teaching committee members, Meng Shenji, about martial souls.
As for theory, he also crammed in the Heaven Dou Royal Academy's library.
In short, Qian Renshang hadn't missed a single day since arriving at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy; he was either studying or on his way to study!
Like a learning machine, many people wanted to get to know Qian Renshang but were directly turned away.
Qian Renshang's actions instantly made him a celebrity at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Everyone called him a "freak"!
...
Deep within the Heavenly Dou Empire's imperial palace, night enveloped the magnificent structure.
Candlelight flickered within, and in the stillness, a study shone with a warm glow.
A young man sat upright before a large, ornate desk, clad in a magnificent robe of gold and purple, its intricate embroidery highlighting his noble status.
His face was handsome and refined; his fair skin appeared even more radiant in the candlelight, his brows slightly furrowed, his deep eyes revealing focus and determination.
His black hair was neatly tied atop his head, a few strands falling across his forehead, adding to his mature charm.
His high-bridged nose and slightly pursed lips—every feature was perfectly proportioned, exuding royal elegance.
The desk was piled high with memorials and documents, which the young man diligently perused, his brush occasionally striking down to annotate important decisions and opinions.
His expression was serious and focused, as if the entire world had shrunk to the affairs of state before him.
Inside the study, valuable calligraphy and paintings hung on the walls, a soft and heavy carpet covered the floor, and precious antiques and works of art were displayed in the corners.
Golden candlesticks emitted a soft glow, illuminating the entire room and reflecting the focused figure of the young man.
"Your Highness...it's getting late, you should rest."
A servant reminded him from below, causing the young man to stop writing.
Indeed, this young man was Xue Qinghe, the Crown Prince of the Heavenly Dou Empire, one of the two great empires.
This prince, hailed as a child prodigy, had long been designated as the heir apparent by the current emperor, and the throne would undoubtedly be his after the emperor's passing.
He exhaled a breath of stale air and elegantly reclined in his chair.
"Alright, leave...let me have some peace and quiet."
"Yes!"
Soon, only he remained in the study.
After everyone else had left, the night deepened, enveloping the entire palace.
Xue Qinghe slowly rose, the pretense on her face gradually fading, revealing her shockingly beautiful face.
The candlelight flickered, illuminating her exquisite beauty.
Her skin was as white as snow, with a faint blush.
Her eyebrows were curved like crescent moons; her eyes were bright as stars, deep and mysterious, as if concealing endless secrets.
Beneath her high, straight nose, her lips were slightly pursed, a subtle upward curve revealing a hint of confidence and pride.
Long, golden hair cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall, shimmering with a soft sheen.
She gently brushed a strand of hair from her forehead, a gesture of exquisite elegance that accentuated her noble bearing.
If any high-ranking members of the Spirit Hall were to see her, they would undoubtedly recognize this woman as none other than the daughter of the current Pope of the Spirit Hall—
Qian Renxue!
"Heh…pretending to handle state affairs every day is truly exhausting,"
Qian Renxue sighed, her eyes somewhat languid.
To gain Bibi Dong's approval, she had paid a heavy price at a young age, assassinating the original Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe, and seizing the throne herself.
Her aim was to gradually erode the vast Heaven Dou Empire.
Once Emperor Xue Ye died, she would ascend the throne as Crown Prince, after which the Spirit Hall could conquer the Heaven Dou Empire without bloodshed.
"Mom... wait for me. Once I conquer the Heavenly Dou Empire, that will prove I'm your best child, right?"
"I'm a hundred times, a thousand times stronger than that Qian Renshang... that day won't be far off."
Qian Renxue knew Bibi Dong's ambition, which was why she came here willingly.
For so many years, she had been trying to prove herself stronger than the missing Qian Renshang.
Her personality had become somewhat twisted.
Just then, footsteps sounded outside. Qian Renxue's expression changed slightly, but she quickly reverted to her previous disguise.
She transformed back into the imposing Crown Prince!
(End of Chapter)
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