Most striking was the hundred-meter-tall clock tower in the center, its sundial slowly rotating at the top, precisely casting the shadows of time.
The entire Academy was not only grand in scale but also exuded a solemn academic atmosphere, with every detail showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship and prestige of imperial architecture.
"I didn't expect it; the Academy was built so quickly. The imperial family really works fast." Looking at the impressive building before him, Dugu Bo stroked his beard with a hint of emotion.
Hearing this, Tang Chuan nodded, saying seriously, "That's natural."
"Moreover, this Academy is open to all commoners of the Heaven Dou Empire. They pay so many taxes to the country every year, so now it's considered taking from the people and using it for the people."
Dugu Bo asked curiously, "By the way, what's the name of the Academy?"
"As the saying goes, 'As Heaven maintains vigor through movements, a gentleman should unremittingly practice self-improvement.'"
After a moment of contemplation, Tang Chuan's expression subtly darkened. His gaze swept over the people beside him, and he said quite seriously, "I hope every student here can be self-reliant, do what they can do now, and fulfill the responsibilities they can fulfill now."
After speaking, he gently waved his palm, and a soft gust of wind swept out.
The red cloth fluttered down, revealing four powerful characters that shone brightly in the sunlight.
"Tianxing Academy!"
Seeing this, everyone clapped and praised:
"Good! Tianxing Academy, that's a good name!"
"Let's go, everyone, let's go in and take a look."
"Good!"
Amidst a chorus of praise, everyone entered the Academy together.
But as they walked, Xiao Rui'er suddenly leaned close to Tang Chuan's ear and whispered:
"Come here for a moment; I have something to tell you."
Tang Chuan frowned slightly, feeling a little confused, but still followed her to the side.
A moment later, the two arrived at a secluded corner of the corridor.
"Didn't you already get the Dragon Core? Show it to me quickly." After a moment of contemplation, Xiao Rui'er suddenly turned around, looked at Tang Chuan, who was not far away, and said in a deep voice.
Nodding slightly, Tang Chuan didn't hesitate at all. A golden light flashed in his hand.
Two Dragon Cores, one red and one blue, instantly appeared in his palm.
These two Dragon Cores were only the size of a pigeon's egg, yet they emitted a heart-palpitating energy fluctuation.
The red Dragon Core flowed with a scorching radiance like lava, while the blue Dragon Core seemed to be condensed from ice, its surface covered with a layer of biting frost.
Carefully sensing the Aura emitted by the Dragon Cores, Xiao Rui'er's eyes trembled slightly, and she said with a rare solemnity in her voice, "Do you know how to use these two Dragon Cores?"
"Or rather, do you know what their purpose is?"
"I know a little, but not much." Tang Chuan stroked his chin and said faintly.
Xiao Rui'er smiled, "The so-called Dragon Core is the core of a Dragon."
Hearing this, Tang Chuan looked at her with a speechless expression.
"I didn't say anything wrong, why are you looking at me with that expression?" Seeing Tang Chuan's speechless expression, Xiao Rui'er couldn't help but smile and continued.
"Listen to me first. A Dragon Core is an energy body that gradually condenses within a giant Dragon after it reaches adulthood. It possesses the Dragon's Bloodline and Origin power, and it is specifically used by giant Dragons to temper their spiritual consciousness."
"Its greatest function is to help you purify your body, and improve the quality of your Bloodline and bones. Simply put, once you consume a Dragon Core, your body's strength will continuously evolve, and in the future, you can completely reach the same level as a giant Dragon. Moreover, this thing has another function…"
"That is, to condense something that you human Soul Masters don't know about yet."
"Martial Soul Core!"
As the two conversed, on the glazed tile roof not far away.
A middle-aged man in black stood silently.
He looked to be in his thirties, with a very handsome face and sword-like eyebrows that slanted into his temples. Most striking were his brilliant golden eyes.
A gentle breeze ruffled a few strands of golden hair on his forehead, and the dark patterns on his black robe were faintly visible.
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