Douluo: I achieve godhood through System

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It didn't take long before the Heaven Dou Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Master, Ning Fengzhi, arrived together, as mentioned by Meng Shenji. 

Their arrival was understated, with only a few guards accompanying Xue Qinghe. Ning Fengzhi had just one companion, but this individual was extraordinarily tall—easily over 2.4 or even 2.5 meters. Despite his towering frame, he appeared almost skeletal, as though made of bones without any flesh. His cheeks and eye sockets were deeply sunken, his hair sparse, and his appearance exuded an unsettling aura. 

Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhilin immediately stepped forward and bowed respectfully: 

"Your Highness, Sect Master Ning, Your Grace!" 

Xue Qinghe, a young man in his twenties, had a handsome face and a gentle demeanor. As Meng Shenji had described, he exuded an air of refinement and warmth that naturally drew people to him. 

In this regard, he bore a resemblance to Ning Fengzhi. Though their physiques and appearances differed, they shared the same gentle and refined aura, befitting their mentor-student relationship. 

At this moment, Xue Qinghe spoke warmly: 

"There is no need for such formalities, esteemed elders. My teacher and I arrived unannounced and may have inconvenienced you. Please forgive us. We came as soon as we heard that the genius of Heaven Dou Royal Academy—who reached level forty soul power at just twelve years old—has returned from the Star Dou Forest as a Soul Elder. Your teaching efforts are truly commendable. On behalf of my father, His Majesty, and the Heaven Dou Empire, I extend my gratitude." 

Hearing this, Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhilin all exchanged wry smiles. Finally, Meng Shenji responded: 

"Your Highness, we dare not take credit. It is all thanks to His Grace Dugu Bo's guidance. Wang Li was gone for three years, and when he returned, he had already reached level forty soul power." 

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi remained silent, but the Bone Douluo, Gu Rong, another Titled Douluo, couldn't help but speak up: 

"That old poison-obsessed Dugu Bo? He managed to train such an exceptional junior?" 

His scrutinizing gaze bypassed the three elders and landed squarely on Wang Li. 

Wang Li immediately felt an overwhelming pressure pressing in from all sides. However, his expression remained unyielding. He neither bent his back nor faltered, standing tall and resolute like a Blue Silver Grass braving the wind and rain, unwavering in its defiance. 

At that moment, a booming voice echoed from afar: 

"What's the matter, old bones? Jealous, are you? You think this old man can't nurture a remarkable successor? If you've got the skills, why don't you raise one yourself?" 

As the voice faded, Dugu Bo descended from the sky, his gray robes billowing as he landed in the school grounds with Dugu Yan in tow. 

Originally, Dugu Bo hadn't planned to show up with only Xue Qinghe present, but the addition of Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong changed the dynamics entirely. 

While Ning Fengzhi presented himself as courteous and approachable, Dugu Bo knew this was only a façade. As a sect master, Ning Fengzhi was undoubtedly exemplary towards his sect members, but when dealing with outsiders, he could be utterly ruthless if necessary. 

With Dugu Bo's appearance, Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi, regardless of their inner thoughts, showed him proper respect: 

"Your Grace, the Jade Phosphor Douluo!" 

The three education committee members also addressed him with the same reverence: 

"Your Grace, the Jade Phosphor Douluo!" 

Only Gu Rong maintained his usual demeanor, even mockingly saying: 

"You old venomous thing, what brings you out into the sunlight today?" 

Dugu Bo glanced at him and responded smugly: 

"This old man came to visit his granddaughter and her future husband. Got a problem with that?" 

As his words fell, all eyes turned to see Dugu Yan standing next to Wang Li, their close interaction leaving no room for doubt. Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi exchanged meaningful glances, their expressions tinged with amusement.

At this moment, Xue Qinghe stepped forward with a light smile, reclaiming the lead in the conversation: 

"Your Graces, today we are here to meet the genius student of Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Wang Li, who became a Soul Elder at the age of twelve. Let's have him come forward so we can get acquainted." 

With Xue Qinghe's words, all eyes turned to Wang Li. Encouraged by the approving gazes of the three education committee members, Wang Li stepped forward and greeted each figure in turn: 

"Your Highness!" 

"Sect Master Ning!" 

"Your Graces!" 

"Grandfather…" 

Dugu Bo froze momentarily. Just yesterday, Wang Li had addressed him as senior, but today, he was calling him grandfather. This boy was truly clever from head to toe. 

Inwardly, Dugu Bo had already accepted this relationship, but now, with Wang Li acknowledging it aloud, the title was officially solidified. 

After formally scrutinizing Wang Li, Xue Qinghe's eyes revealed a hint of admiration. As if reciting a detailed biography, he began: 

"Wang Li, from the southwest of the Heaven Dou Empire, in the Fasno Province, Nuoding City, Wangjia Village—your origins couldn't be more ordinary. Yet, starting with only three levels of soul power and a mutated Blue Silver Grass martial soul, you entered Nuoding Primary Soul Master Academy, Liejia Intermediate Soul Master Academy, and then Heaven Dou Advanced Soul Master Academy. Three years ago, you earned the favor of His Grace, the Jade Phosphor Douluo. And now, three years later, at the age of twelve, you've reached level forty-one as a Soul Elder." 

"Remarkable, truly remarkable!" 

Wang Li's expression remained unchanged. Given Xue Qinghe's position as the Crown Prince of Heaven Dou and its future ruler, it was only natural that investigating his background would be a simple matter. 

He had nothing to hide. However, combining a three-level mutated Blue Silver Grass with achieving level forty-one as a twelve-year-old Soul Elder indeed seemed incongruous. Calmly, Wang Li replied: 

"Your Highness flatters me. I never imagined I'd reach where I am today. Back then, my only thought was that I had to make something of myself." 

"When I was young, I lost my mother. At the age of three, I lost my father too. At that time, I carried farming tools taller than myself to work in the fields, just to ensure I'd have something to eat the next day." 

"I thought I'd spend my entire life like that. But at six, when my martial soul awakened, I discovered I had three levels of soul power. Even though it was just a mutated Blue Silver Grass, I was overwhelmed with excitement." 

"I saw a chance to turn my life around, an opportunity to rise above my circumstances. Naturally, I grabbed it with everything I had. You were born into wealth and privilege; you've never lived through what I have. You call me a genius, but I've never seen myself that way. I've just shed enough sweat and blood. Reaching level forty-one as a twelve-year-old Soul Elder is something anyone can achieve—if they have the resolve to risk everything, even their life." 

As Wang Li finished his tale, the impact of his words, spoken by the person who had lived through them, was profoundly moving. 

Xue Qinghe's face showed a hint of remorse as if recalling something, and he spoke gently: 

"Wang Li, I didn't mean to intrude by investigating your past. The empire has already issued a decree: your home village of Wangjia will be exempt from all taxes for the next ten years." 

"The local city lord will personally visit the village every six months with provisions such as food, vegetables, and clothing to support the villagers." 

"The nearby sheriffs will also strengthen patrols around the village, ensuring that mountain bandits, vagrants, wild animals, and soul beasts are eliminated to protect the safety of the villagers." 

"Additionally, the empire has sent commendations to Nuoding Primary Soul Master Academy and Liejia Intermediate Soul Master Academy, recognizing their role in nurturing an outstanding soul master like you." 

(End of Chapter)