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Chapter 18 Xu Tianran's Red Warmth; Dream of the Mortal World: A Warning!
However, at the very same time that Jing Hongchen made his solemn promise...
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Inside the Crown Prince's Palace of the Sun and Moon Empire.
"Crash—bang!"
The young man in the wheelchair suddenly waved his hand, sweeping all the valuable jade cups, writing brushes, ink, and memorials on the table onto the floor.
The hall was deathly silent. The maids and guards were so frightened that they knelt on the ground, not daring to even breathe.
Xu Tianran stared intently at the spy kneeling amidst the shards of porcelain below, his voice sharp with extreme anger: "You... say what you just said again!"
The scout trembled and stammered, "Your Highness, everything I've said is true. That young man possesses a Solar Martial Soul, and moreover, he has... dual-extreme royal bloodline, the ultimate light and the ultimate fire."
Upon hearing this, Xu Tianran felt a violent surge in his chest and a sweet taste in his throat. He was so angry that he almost spat out a mouthful of blood!
He gripped the wheelchair armrests tightly with both hands, veins bulging on the back of his hands, his inner frustration and anger almost setting him ablaze.
Why should I?!
He barely escaped that death throes, even losing both his legs in the process! He barely managed to settle scores with his second brother! He barely managed to secure his position as crown prince!
They had finally endured until their father fell seriously ill, his days numbered, and the throne seemed within reach...
And now you're telling me that a legitimate royal family with two extreme attributes just appeared out of nowhere?!
Xu Tianran gritted his teeth, hating his father, the emperor, to the core.
When they were purging the bloodline of the previous dynasty to seize the throne, why couldn't they have simply eliminated them completely? Instead, they left behind such a deadly threat!
They can't stay! Absolutely not!
An undisguised killing intent flashed in Xu Tianran's eyes. He had to kill this kid at all costs before his talent was fully revealed. As long as the man was dead, even if those old fogies in the Hall of Worship blamed him afterward, would they really make the Crown Prince pay for a dead man's life?
"Pass on my message..."
"Report—!"
A shadow guard rushed into the hall and knelt on one knee: "Your Highness, urgent report from inside. Jing Hongchen has just entered the Hall of Offerings!"
Xu Tianran's words came to an abrupt halt.
He slumped back in his wheelchair like a deflated balloon.
If you arrive too late, all is lost.
If Confucius finds out about this, it will be absolutely impossible for him to take action openly.
The air pressure inside the hall plummeted to freezing. Xu Tianran's face was so dark it seemed like water could drip from it, and his mind raced. Since a direct confrontation wasn't an option, he would have to devise a more comprehensive plan.
"You may all step back."
Xu Tianran waved away the bystanders, leaving only his trusted confidant behind. He coldly ordered, "Go there. Tell those guys a message for me."
"Just say that an extreme light has appeared in Mingdu. As for whether they are afraid or not, or whether they want to intervene, let them decide for themselves."
After explaining all this, Xu Tianran looked down at his empty lower body, his eyes filled with a fanatical madness.
No one can shake my throne. No one!
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With Lin Jiayi personally handling everything and giving them the green light, Ye Chenxing and Qian Renxue's enrollment procedures went extremely smoothly, taking less than half an hour in total.
After respectfully handing two Soul Guidance Identity Crystal Cards, symbolizing privileges within the Mingde Hall, to Ye Chenxing, Lin Jiayi wiped the sweat from his brow. He turned to Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen beside him, bowed slightly, and spoke with utmost respect:
"Young Master Xiao, Miss Meng. Young Master Ye and Miss Ye are new here, so please show them around the academy's teaching areas and facilities. I have some official business to attend to with the new students, so I'll be leaving now."
"Go ahead, Director Lin, leave it to us." Xiao Hongchen waved his hand.
Lin Jiayi bowed slightly to Ye Chenxing again before turning and quickly leaving.
As soon as Lin Jiayi's figure disappeared at the end of the corridor, Meng Hongchen immediately jumped out like a cheerful lark. With her hands behind her back, her big, bright eyes looked at Ye Chenxing, her smile radiant:
"Although we've been in the same lounge for most of the day, I haven't had a chance to formally introduce myself. Hello, I'm Meng Hongchen, and this guy with the perpetually stern face is my older brother, Xiao Hongchen. From now on, we'll be classmates at the academy, so please take care of me!"
Ye Chenxing gave a perfectly gentle smile and spoke very politely: "Hello. I am Ye Chenxing, you can just call me Chenxing. I have long heard that you two are handsome and talented, and meeting you today, I can see that you are indeed worthy of being the great-grandsons of the Mirror Hall Master. Your demeanor is truly extraordinary."
"Ye Chenxing," Xiao Hongchen's voice was deep, "your talent indeed far surpasses mine. But I, Xiao Hongchen, am not one to give up easily! Dual extreme martial souls are indeed powerful, but battles are not only about martial souls, but also about soul tools and practical experience. One day, I will defeat you fair and square on the Soul Battle Stage!"
Hearing this textbook-perfect speech from the second male lead, Ye Chenxing couldn't help but feel a little awkward: "I'm always ready, Brother Xiao."
Then, he turned to the side and introduced, "This is my older sister, Ye Xue."
Qian Renxue maintained her aloof and detached demeanor, perfectly embodying the image of a cold and aloof beauty. She merely nodded slightly to Hongchen and his sister without uttering a word.
Meng Hongchen's gaze fell on Qian Renxue's breathtakingly beautiful face. Her large eyes darted around for a moment, then she suddenly leaned closer and asked, seemingly casually:
"Sister? Chenxing, you two don't look alike. Are you siblings?"
"No." Ye Chenxing shook her head. "We are both orphans. We were adopted by our grandfather when we were young and grew up together."
Upon hearing this, Meng Hongchen's smile remained unchanged, but alarm bells instantly went off in her mind!
No blood relation?! Adopted by her grandfather from a young age? Childhood sweethearts?!
Meng Hongchen had read quite a few romance novels circulating on the mainland. In this Douluo Continent, those so-called "adopted brothers and sisters" or "siblings with no blood relation" would most likely end up as lovers!
Moreover, the other party's appearance made her feel a little apprehensive.
Thinking of this, Meng Hongchen's eyes burned with passion as she looked at Qian Renxue.
She clenched her little fists tightly.
I won't lose!
Qian Renxue was naturally unaware that the young girl opposite her had already regarded her as her number one enemy, and was still quietly observing the number one Soul Master Academy on the continent.
After exchanging greetings, the Hongchen siblings dutifully acted as tour guides, leading the two on a tour of the academy.
The Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy is mainly divided into three areas: the teaching area, the dormitory area, and the experimental area.
The experimental area occupies more than two-thirds of the area, and at its very center is the famous Mingde Hall.
Wandering through the vast academy, Ye Chenxing couldn't help but marvel at the place.
The Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy actually gave him a feeling similar to the university he attended in his previous life.
After walking around in circles, Ye Chenxing stopped and casually asked:
"By the way, which section are our dormitories located in?"
Upon hearing this question, Meng Hongchen was taken aback at first, then smiled slightly and said:
"Dormitory? Morning Star, do you have some kind of misunderstanding about your current status? With your royal status, how could Grandpa possibly let you go to the freshman dormitory? He certainly wouldn't let you eat in the cafeteria! Don't worry, someone will probably come to pick you up soon and arrange special accommodations, and your meals will be taken care of by someone else."
Upon hearing this, Ye Chenxing nodded in satisfaction.
Thankfully, we don't have to fight for two toilets like in Shrek, where hundreds or thousands of people have to stand and eat in the cafeteria.
As soon as Meng Hongchen finished speaking, a series of extremely hurried footsteps suddenly came from the end of the corridor.
"Bang, bang, bang—"
Accompanied by heavy footsteps, Jing Hongchen's round figure charged forward like a tank, bringing with it a strong gust of wind.
He didn't even glance at his own grandchildren, stopping directly in front of Ye Chenxing, his once rosy, chubby face now filled with seriousness.
"Your Highness, come with me." Jing Hongchen lowered his voice.
"Master Kong wants to see you."