Douluo: I achieve godhood through System

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Thrown out of the Sunset Forest by Dugu Bo, Wang Li was left to continue his journey alone. However, with his ability to use Instant Steps, his speed remained swift.

It didn't take long for him to reach the foot of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. However, just as he was about to begin his ascent, someone stepped forward to ask:

"Excuse me, sir, may I ask what brings you to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"

The Heaven Dou Royal Academy had only about five to six hundred students, and they could recognize every face. However, Wang Li was unfamiliar to them.

This was, in fact, quite normal. Wang Li had only attended classes at the academy for about half a month before Dugu Bo took him away.

Moreover, three years was more than enough for someone's appearance to change drastically. Wang Li's height had increased steadily over the years, and now he stood at 1.84 meters. Although his face still looked youthful, the innocence of his earlier years was gone.

He had broad shoulders, a slim waist, and long legs. Since he didn't possess a Beast Martial Soul, his physique was tall but not overly muscular. In other words, he had a form similar to a tiger's back, a wasp's waist, and mantis-like legs. His features were well-proportioned, with thick brows and large eyes, which were enough to classify him as handsome.

He wore a set of sky-blue athletic gear. Though the style was simple, the materials were exceptional, all carefully selected by Dugu Yan. Everything about his attire was of the highest quality.

Given his physique, clothing, and demeanor, the staff may not have recognized Wang Li, but their attitude remained friendly.

Wang Li gave a slight smile and explained:

"I am Wang Li, from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, part of the reserve training camp for the Heaven Dou Royal Battle Team. Three years ago, I went with Senior Dugu for special training. I should still be enrolled; can I go in now?"

The staff members were taken aback. Hearing his words, they remembered him. After all, three years ago, Wang Li's situation had been widely discussed at the academy. To be chosen by a Titled Douluo for personal guidance was a rare stroke of luck, and many had envied him for it.

"Please come in. The reserve training camp for the Heaven Dou Royal Battle Team has been disbanded. Now, there's only the Heaven Dou Royal Battle Team, with teams one and two still active in the rear mountain campus. Would you like us to show you the way?"

Wang Li was momentarily stunned, a wave of nostalgia washing over him. During the three years he spent with Dugu Bo, the academy hadn't been stagnant. The former reserve camp had now become the Heaven Dou Royal Battle Team.

He smiled faintly and said:

"No need, I know the way."

With that, he began climbing the white marble stairs. Although it had been three years since he last visited, he still recognized the path.

After Wang Li left, the staff quickly deliberated and reported the matter.

Ordinary students wouldn't attract the attention of the academy's higher-ups, such as the three-member teaching committee. But Wang Li was different. It seemed that no other student had been personally selected by a Title Douluo just a month into their studies, then disappeared for three years.

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At the Academy, Rear Mountain Campus

The Heaven Dou Royal Academy was vast, occupying an entire mountain range. However, with only five to six hundred students, the campus appeared empty, save for a few staff members assigned to clean.

Wang Li followed his memory and soon found the old training grounds. As expected, Qin Ming and the first and second teams of the Heaven Dou Royal Battle Team were there.

Qin Ming had organized team battles for both the first and second teams. He was relatively satisfied with the performance of the first team but was very disappointed with the second team's results.

He was currently contemplating whether this lack of pressure in their battles might make the Heaven Dou Royal Battle Team too arrogant. Perhaps it was time to initiate the next round of training and head to the Great Soul Arena for some real competition.

Only in real combat, through battles with powerful opponents, can one truly advance further.

At this moment, Wang Li had returned.

The first person to recognize him was, of course, Dugu Yan. She exclaimed in surprise:

"Xiao Li, Grandpa has let you out!"

Wang Li waved and smiled, replying:

"Yeah, Yan Yan!"

"Teacher Qin, and everyone else, it's been a long time!"

Wang Li's gaze swept across the group. Most of them were old acquaintances, all from the same batch in the Heaven Dou Royal Battle Team's reserve training camp three years ago. However, many had been eliminated, and the remaining members had been split into Team One and Team Two.

As Wang Li returned, he naturally caught everyone's attention. Three years may not seem like much, but it was long enough to change a person. Wang Li had only spent a month with them before, so as they looked at him, there was a sense of familiarity mixed with strangeness. This handsome young man, at least 1.8 meters tall, was the same Wang Li who was just a nine-year-old with an innocent face three years ago?

It was understandable. Three years ago, they were between 16 and 20 years old, with their bodies and appearances mostly set. Wang Li, on the other hand, was only nine at the time, at the stage of rapid physical development.

As a result, while Wang Li could recognize them, they felt unfamiliar with him.

As for Qin Ming, he was no longer a Soul King at the Heaven Dou level but had broken through to become a Soul Emperor around the age of 30, marking an incredible future ahead.

When he saw that the group had lost interest in the battle, he called for a pause and looked at Wang Li, his curiosity piqued:

"Wang Li, what brings you back today? Did your special training with Senior Dugu end, or is there something else going on?"

Wang Li sighed, speaking with a hint of helplessness:

"I've broken through to level 40, but Senior Dugu couldn't find the Soul Beast I was looking for. He sent me away to figure it out on my own, choose another Soul Beast, and go hunt it myself."

What?!?

Wang Li's calm words sent shockwaves through the group. Twelve years old, level 40—what kind of monster was this?

They turned to Dugu Yan, as she had never mentioned Wang Li's Soul Power level before. At that moment, Dugu Yan raised her head proudly, exposing her delicate chin and graceful swan-like neck. The expression on her face was one of pride. It was clear she had known this all along but had kept it secret from them until now.

Qin Ming was stunned. Previously, their Shrek Academy had set the bar for admissions: under 12 years old with a Soul Power of at least level 21, and the graduation requirement was under 20 years old with a Soul Power of at least level 41. Yet here was someone who, at the age of 12, had already reached a level equivalent to graduation.

As for the others, they could only think one thing:

Where did all the time go?

Wang Li was at least six or seven years younger than them, but in terms of Soul Master cultivation, he had not only caught up but had surpassed them.

None of them were ordinary people. They were all descendants of the elite class of the Heaven Dou Empire, with top-tier martial souls and training resources.

But then, one person stepped forward—Yu Tianheng. His eyes shone with intensity, full of fighting spirit, as he spoke in a deep voice:

"Wang Li, three years ago, I was a Soul Master, and you were a Great Soul Master. I was one step ahead of you. Now we're both Soul Masters, I'm level 38, you're level 40. Do you dare to fight me again?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone snapped back to attention...

(End of Chapter)