Douluo Dalu - The Story of Sheng Feilong

No one within the Sheng Clan seemed to know or suspect anything about the conversation between the Patriarch and Sheng Feilong's family. Sheng Lingtian had long since told his brother, Sheng Fengtian, about the last words he spoke to the Patriarch when they were on their way back to their courtyards. As well as his decision to leave alone with his son, appealing for Sheng Fengtian to stay in the Sheng Clan with his wife and daughter.

While it took quite some time, after a lot of discussion and persuasion, Sheng Lingtian finally managed to get Sheng Fengtian to agree. The next morning, the latter decided to tell his family about his brother's plans, causing Sheng Lijing and Luo Wei to immediately storm off to Sheng Feilong and Sheng Lingtian respectively. This lead to a major headache for Sheng Lingtian, as he hadn't told his son about the plan, yet. Persuading and discussing for what felt like hours again, all of them eventually agreed and settled down.

Three days later, late at morning, Sheng Lingtian and Sheng Feilong sat in Sheng Lingtian's car, driving down a highway towards Heaven Dou City. They had been on the road for almost two hours by now, driving past some smaller villages and mountainous sceneries.

Sheng Feilong had been looking out of the window for quite some time now, playing around with the black, strangely engraved ring on his finger and thinking about what happened earlier this morning.

They had decided to leave the clan in silence, not telling anyone besides Sheng Fengtians family about their plan. However, when the five of them reached the clan's Main Entrance, Patriarch Sheng Hentian was already waiting for them. He talked a bit with Sheng Lingtian, before giving him the sealed envelope with the recommendation for the Heaven Dou Primary Academy. He than turned to Sheng Feilong, telling the boy that, if ever something happened and he didn't know what to do anymore, he could always return to the clan and ask for help. Afterwards he gave Sheng Feilong the black ring he now wears.

Sheng Feilong had already asked his father about that ring. Apparently it is an Spacial Ring, an item created by a Soul Master proficient in the space element. Using the space element, the Soul Master opens up a small, idependant space, bofore than using inscriptions or engravings to bind that space to an object, in this case, Sheng Feilongs ring. Using his Soul Power, Sheng Feilong can access that space at will to store or take out items. Such a ring is also the reason why Sheng Lingtians car is not stuffed to the brim with their belongings – all of them are in his own Spacial Ring. Of course, the space inside is not infinite. Sheng Feilong's Spacial Ring only has a capacity of three cubic meters, whereas Sheng Lingtians ring is of a higher quality and has a capacity of 12 cubic meters.

A few minutes later, Sheng Feilong was pulled out of his thoughts by the voice of his father.

"Feilong, look up ahead. Heaven Dou City is already in sight. We'll soon reach it."

Turning his head around to take a look, Sheng Feilongs eyes widened almost instantly. They we're still a few miles away from the city, but he could already see the city's skyline, many of the building reaching high into the sky, much taller than the Sheng Clan's Main Hall. One of the buildings, a huge, square shaped tower, reaching out to the clouds was located near the center of the city. Sheng Feilong, of course, knew what building that was. It's the Spirit Pagoda, one of Douluo Continents greatest institutions, founded over 10.000 years ago by no other than the Spirit Ice Douluo, Huo Yuhao!

"You don't have to stare at the Spirit Pagoda like that, Feilong. We'll go there soon enough. You need to obtain your first Spirit Ring anyways, right, Mr. Innate Full Soul Power?" Sheng Lingtian chuckled, as he had once again managed to make his son feel embarrassed.

"We will have to take care of two other things first, though. Renting an apartment and getting your registered at the Heaven Dou Primary Academy."

Sheng Lingtian had already contacted an old acquaintance of his, who conveniently just so happens to be the proprietor of a number of real estates in the western part of the city. Hearing of his old friends dilemma and his need to find a residence in Heaven Dou City, that old acquaintance offered Sheng Lingtian to rent a relatively big apartment for a low price, to which Sheng Lingtian naturally happily agreed.

Comfortably driving through the streets of Heaven Dou City to their new home, they soon reach a small building with a decently sized courtyard in a calm neighborhood, where a lanky looking, middle aged man already waits for them. Getting of the car in front of the building, both Sheng Lingtian and Sheng Feilong are visibly surprised. Sheng Feilong because he recognized that middle aged man. It is Wang Lingzhi, an old friend of his mother who frequently visited them in the Sheng Clan. However, Sheng Feilong didn't really like Wang Lingzhi. He would always flick the Sheng Feilong's forehead with his finger if he said anything the latter didn't like!

Sheng Lingtian, on the other hand was surprised because of the house they found themselves at.

"Wang Lingzhi, it is good to see you again. How have you been?"

"I have been fine, thank you. It is also good to see you, Sheng Lingtian. So? What do you think about the little house I've found you?" Wang Linghzhi replied with his usual coarse, low-pitched voice, that you wouldn't really expect given his physique.

"Wonderful, but didn't we agree upon an apartment?" Sheng Lingtian replied with an uncertain expression.

Wang Lingzhi just shrugged his shoulders in response. "Don't sweat the details, the price is the same. Rather, isn't this much better? You'll be able to cultivate in peace here. And it's closer to the academy." He walked a few steps ahead before stopping in front of Sheng Feilong.

"Hey, how've you been, little Feifei?"

Sheng Feilong flinched at the nickname and frowned a little, but still forced a smile.

"I have been good, thank you, Uncle Wang. How- ugh!" before he could finish his sentence, his forehead had already been mercilessly flicked by a steel beam like finger.

"What uncle? Am I that old? Make sure to call me big brother next time!" Turning around, Wang Lingzhi threw Sheng Lingtian a pair of keys.

"Anyways, I've got to go. Still have a few things to do. Enjoy your new home." With this, he went for his car, and simply left.

While Sheng Feilong still rubs his forehead, Sheng Lingtian fakes a cough before looking at his son.

"Well, shall we take a quick look before heading to the Academy?"

Entering the house they were surprised to find it fully equipped.

A bedroom to the left, the bathroom on the same side, just a door further in, a big master bedroom on the right side. Straight ahead they have a communal living room and kitchen with a glass front leading to a small veranda and the garden.

They stayed a while and unpacked their luggage, then setting up in their respective rooms, before going out again and driving toward the Heaven Dou Primary Academy.

The Heaven Dou Primary Academy is actually just a part of the actual academy grounds. Both, the primary and intermediate share the same campus, while the advanced academy is located in the central region of the city.

It didn't take long for Sheng Feilong and Sheng Liangtian to arrive at the Primary Academy.

Going to the secretary and asking to see the Principal, who personally takes charge of new student with recommendation letters, they are soon invited in.

A black haired women in her 30s clothed in a formal attire currently sits in the principals chairs and stands up to greet them.

"Good day, sir. I am Su Wan, the Principal of Heaven Dou Academy's Primary School Department. I was informed that you have a recommendation letter from the Sheng Clan for you son to attend our academy?"

"Good day, Principal Su. I am Sheng Lingtian and this is my son, Sheng Feilong. We indeed came today to have my son registered for the Primary Academy. The letter of recommendation has personally been written by the Patriarch. Please." Quickly going through pleasantries, Sheng Lingtian introduces them before handing Su Wei the letter.

Su Wei opens it and begins reading more or less out loud.

"Sheng Feilong, 6 years old... Spirit Soul are the Spirit Eyes? What a rare Body Spirit..." Midway though, her eyebrows suddenly shoot up, a hint of disbelief in her voice, while looking at Sheng Lingtian.

"What? Innate Full Spirit power?! Mister Sheng, why would your clan send someone with such talent away to attend a civil academy?"

Sheng Lingtian could not help but smile bitterly.

"The clan is not able to support my son's talents. As he does not have the clans hereditary Spirit Soul, the cultivation techniques don't suit him very well. So we made the decision to have him learn at an academy away from the clan. Given Heaven Dou Academy's reputation, I was sure he would be able to obtain a top-class education here."

"I see, so it was like that. Very well, I'll personally see to his registration papers. They will be sent to you within the next few days. Shall we address them to the Sheng Clan?" Su Wei asks in a respectful tone.

"No, my son and I have settled down her in Heaven Dou City. You may sent the papers there."

Giving Su Wei their address, Sheng Lingtian and her continue talking about a few formalities before he and Sheng Feilong make their way out of the Academy.

Letting out a small sigh, Sheng Lingtian looks at his son with a smile.

"Phew, that was tiresome. Now than, shall we go to the Spirit Pagoda?"