"Spirit Transfer Pagoda? Seems pretty good. Why suddenly ask about this?"
Tang Luochuan smiled with interest as he glanced toward Gu Yue. Was she trying to get him to join the Spirit Transfer Pagoda with her?
"We're about to go there, after all."
Gu Yue shook her head and spoke slowly.
"As for why I asked... the Spirit Transfer Pagoda is a decent faction, you know..."
"True, the Spirit Transfer Pagoda is quite impressive."
Tang Luochuan nodded in agreement. As the most widespread faction on the continent, the Spirit Transfer Pagoda's strength was undeniable, and his impression of it wasn't bad either.
Not to mention, his Soul Spirit had been a gift from a senior member of the Spirit Transfer Pagoda back then—he owed them a favor. Thinking about it this way, the Spirit Transfer Pagoda really wasn't bad... provided he ignored their collusion with the Holy Spirit Cult.
The leadership of the Spirit Transfer Pagoda was undeniably rotten. The only reason he didn't harbor much resentment was that Gu Yue would eventually take charge of it in the future.
Joining alongside her? That was no issue at all.
"So you think it's good too?"
"Exactly. Some of my family members also work there. I wanted to ask... if possible in the future..."
"Would you like to join the Spirit Transfer Pagoda?"
Hearing this, Gu Yue's eyes lit up as she voiced her thoughts. In her view, joining the Spirit Transfer Pagoda together with Luo Chuan would be an excellent choice.
After all, being with him was the best outcome for her.
"Hmm?"
"Gu Yue, you want me to join?"
Tang Luochuan didn't answer directly. Instead, he smiled at her. If the little Silver Dragon King truly invited him, of course he wouldn't have the heart to refuse.
But if she didn't...
Well, he wouldn't join so early then.
"Fine, don't join if you don't want to!"
Gu Yue was momentarily stunned by his response. Then, seeing the teasing smile on his face, she snorted lightly. Whenever Luo Chuan wore that expression, nothing good ever followed!
If he didn't want to join, so be it. It wasn't like she was desperate to have him by her side anyway!
"I never said I wouldn't. If you want me to accompany you, then I'll join."
Tang Luochuan shook his head, his expression turning serious.
"Really?"
"But this makes it seem like I'm forcing you."
Hearing this, Gu Yue paused briefly before shaking her head. She didn't like this kind of approach.
"Mmm..."
"But you just agreed, didn't you?"
Before Tang Luochuan could say anything else, Gu Yue had already turned around, smiling.
Suddenly, she realized—
The method didn't really matter after all.
"..."
That afternoon.
East Sea Spirit Transfer Pagoda—one of the eighteen major branch towers—stood as a colossal structure, its scale dwarfing even that of Orléans City.
Towering over a hundred stories high, it was a landmark even among the skyscrapers of East Sea City.
"Spirit Transfer Pagoda, here we come."
Tang Wulin and the others were visibly excited. This was the Spirit Ascension Platform! If they could truly ascend their spirits, the benefits would be immense.
"..."
Entering the pagoda, the group followed Wu Zhangkong's lead to a spacious underground hall.
Inside one of the rooms, rows of pod-like capsules—resembling coffins—came into view. These were the instruments for entering the Spirit Ascension Platform.
"Teacher Wu, you've brought the children."
The staff member had been waiting in the room for some time.
"Yes, we'll enter the Spirit Ascension Platform shortly."
"You'll have to rely on yourselves now. Do your best."
Wu Zhangkong nodded, then turned his gaze to the group and spoke earnestly.
He had a clear understanding of what the Spirit Ascension Platform was like. For children who had never encountered Soul Beasts before, this would be a challenge.
While it might seem cruel to have them fight Soul Beasts at such a young age, he had to admit it would provide valuable combat experience and significant benefits.
"Before entering the Spirit Ascension Platform, let me explain a few things. First, you can do anything, but your core objective is survival. The longer you survive, the greater the benefits you'll gain."
"Second, don't assume that just because it's only your brainwaves being connected, there's no risk to your lives. In cases of extreme stimulation, accidents can still occur."
"If you feel anything is beyond your capacity, press the emergency button immediately. Understood?"
Perhaps because he had never handled so many children at once, the staff member explained carefully, worried these youngsters might cause trouble.
"Understood."
Tang Luochuan and the others responded seriously.
"Good. Now, lie down in the equipment. Just relax your entire body. You might feel slight discomfort during the scanning process, but it'll pass quickly..."
Following the staff's instructions, Tang Luochuan and the others entered the pods one by one. He felt a cool, tingling sensation spread throughout his body.
When Tang Luochuan opened his eyes again, he found himself in a green world. Lush vegetation surrounded him, with thick, towering trees—rare in daily life—standing closely together.
This was the world inside the Spirit Ascension Platform, simulating the appearance of Star Dou Great Forest.
He had never been to a Soul Beast forest and didn't know what a real one looked like, but he had to admit this technological forest was impressively realistic.
"The Spirit Transfer Pagoda's technology is truly remarkable."
"Well, since we're here, let's begin."
With a smile, Tang Luochuan started searching for his target. Soon, his gaze settled on a group of Silver Lions nearby—a social species of Soul Beasts that typically appeared in groups of no fewer than twenty.
The group before him happened to consist of exactly twenty lions, none weaker than fifty years in cultivation, with the strongest among them already possessing two hundred years of cultivation.
For these youngsters, such a lion pride would already be a formidable challenge.
"It seems..."
"The hunt can begin."
Tang Luochuan clenched his fist lightly and smiled.
His gaze swept across the lions, who, sensing his powerful aura, instinctively took a few cautious steps back despite the intelligence in their eyes.
They might not be brainless, but they weren't stupid either.
"Is this kid really planning to challenge the lion pride alone? That's reckless!"
"At this distance, he could have escaped, but now... He'll probably be the first one eliminated."
Inside the room, the staff member stared at the screen and couldn't help but comment, "Looks like he'll be the first one out.
What kind of nine-year-old challenges a pack of Soul Beasts alone?!"
Even though he knew several of these children were Grand Soul Masters, twenty Soul Beasts in a pack weren't something a Grand Soul Master could handle!
Yet before he could finish speaking, Tang Luochuan on the screen had already sprung into action. Clenching his fist lightly, he struck first—aiming straight for the lion leader's head.
And with that single punch, the beast's head exploded.
The lion leader dissipated into mist, transforming into wisps of ascending spiritual energy that surged into Tang Luochuan's body.
If even the lion king fell so easily, the rest of the pride stood no chance. Right now, Tang Luochuan might as well have been cutting through an empty battlefield.
"Your Zero Class students really are something else…"
The staff member couldn't help but marvel. Meanwhile, Wu Zhangkong watched the scene with a faint smile.
Good. Very Luo Chuan.
"Hm? But…"
"Why is that girl just running around?"
Hearing the question, Wu Zhangkong quickly turned his gaze, only to be baffled.
Why is Gu Yue sprinting the moment she entered?
Unless her goal is…
"Why does this Spirit Ascension Platform teleport everyone to different places? If I hadn't memorized Luo Chuan's aura, I wouldn't even be able to find him right away."
Gu Yue's expression was icy as she quickened her pace. Without Luo Chuan by her side, her first priority was to locate him.
As for ascending her spirit or not—that could wait. After all, as the saying went…
Men and women working together get twice the work done with half the effort.
"First order of business in the Spirit Ascension Platform?"
"Find Luo Chuan."
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