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Chapter 359

Chapter 359 – Entering the Tower



No one knew just how deep Shrek Academy’s foundation ran, and neither did anyone know how rich or how many masters the Spirit Pagoda had .

“Gu Yue, where’s the spirit soul tower?” Tang Wulin asked .

No trace of the awkwardness from the heated car ride remained .

“It’s inside the headquarters,” said Gu Yue . “It’s not actually a physical building . Think virtual . The technology used to make it is even more advanced than what was used for the spirit ascension platform . The tower is one of the Spirit Pagoda’s most important assets . Follow me everyone . ”

They climbed the stairs to the entrance . After registering their identities, they could step foot within .

“When did getting admittance into the Spirit Pagoda headquarters become so fast? They’ve really raised their efficiency!” exclaimed Yue Zhengyu .

Tang Wulin glanced at Gu Yue . He recalled her flashing a badge at the staff member while they were registering .

The first floor was a majestic hall larger than those of other Spirit Pagoda branches Tang Wulin had visited .

Murals covered the walls, stretching along the domed ceiling . Although these murals weren’t eye catching in size, through sheer number they depicted an epic tale of an age long gone .

Tang Wulin spun around in place as he searched for the mural that began the tale . He spotted it a moment later . It hung above the center of the domed ceiling, a gigantic eye of a color Tang Wulin could not put into words . A simple glance and it were as though it was sucking out one’s soul .

A Spirit Eye? Is that the Spirit Ice Douluo’s martial soul?



Each mural in the Spirit Pagoda headquarters depicted scenes from the Spirit Ice Douluo’s legend .

Tang Wulin could spot Shrek Academy among the artwork . This hadn’t surprised him as The Spirit Ice Douluo was originally a Shrek Academy student! The murals recorded all of his great accomplishments .

“The murals are beautiful . Look, that’s the Spirit Ice Douluo’s wife, Dragon Butterfly Tang Wutong . ” Xu Xiaoyan pointed at a mural . “The legends say that together with the Spirit Ice Douluo, they have a grand total of four amazing soul fusion skills!”

Tang Wulin followed her finger and took in the image of a gigantic blue butterfly, a golden ‘V’ emblazoned on its back . The word beautiful couldn’t begin to describe her . She was a goddess .

“Let’s go . We have business to take care of . ” Since Gu Yue was familiar with the hall, the murals didn’t affect her much . She took the lead, heading deeper into the building .  

This section of the hall was vast and empty . The only things present were a reception counter and some elevators . Gu Yue led them to a red elevator, flashing her badge . The door opened and she ushered everyone in .

“The red elevator is specially reserved for high-ranking Spirit Pagoda members!” Yue Zhengyu exclaimed . “Gu Yue, just who are you?”

She spared him a glance, then shook her head in silence .

The elevator ascended for a full minute before coming to a stop . They had their breaths stolen away the moment they stepped out of the elevator .

Through the glass walls of the pagoda, a sea of clouds stretched as far as the eye could see . They could vaguely make out the shape of Shrek City through the gently billowing clouds and mist .

Gu Yue fetched her soul communicator from a pocket and dialed a number . She stepped to the side, talking in hushed tones for a minute before rejoining her friends .



Beneath the youths were milky-white patterns stretching across the floor . Coupled with the scenery outside, the impression that they were floating high above the clouds was inescapable .

Farther in was a silver sliding door . After knocking a few times, Gu Yue  slid it open and continued to escort her teammates .

Before them stood a perfectly put together and spacious room .

Sitting behind a desk was a tall woman in her thirties . She had a neat look to her, red hair falling straight down her back like a curtain . The woman was the most beautiful decoration within the room, her mere presence bringing life to it .

She smiled warmly after recognizing the identities of her visitors, walking over to greet them and revealing her black uniform .


“Welcome to the Spirit Pagoda . I’m Gu Yue’s teacher, Leng Yaozhu . ”

“Hello, senior,” everyone said in unison .

Gu Yue’s teacher? It was Tang Wulin’s first time hearing this . Out of everyone in the group, only Yue Zhengyu seemed to react to her self-introduction . His brows wrinkled as if he were trying to recall an important fact .

“I’m happy to get to know young talents from Shrek Academy like you all,” Leng Yaozhu said . “Well, let’s not delay any further then . I’ll escort you to the spirit soul tower . ”

She made for the door with a gentle grace, her body exuding the unforgettable charms of a mature woman .

Leng Yaozhu… Leng Yaozhu… Just where have I heard that name before? Try as he might, Yue Zhengyu couldn’t figure out what the name was associated with .

Tang Wulin cast a questioning look at Gu Yue, but she responded with a smug smile .

Right! There’s no way the Spirit Pagoda wouldn’t see how talented Gu Yue is! Her teacher’s probably some big shot here .

Leng Yaozhu led the seven students down a corridor . Whenever they ran into another staff member, the staff member would stop and stand to the side in deference, their head slightly bowed as they snuck glances at the students .

They soon arrived before a large golden elevator . Leng Yaozhu pressed her hand on the door and it immediately slid open . The students followed her in .

The elevator was spacious enough to accommodate a dozen people, not to mention a mere eight . The interior was painted a sparkling gold, energy humming in the air .

With a jolt, the elevator sprang into motion . It came to a stop seconds later, ushering the group into a circular hall several hundred meters in diameter and fifty meters tall . At the top of the roof sat a triangle with a gem dangling from its midpoint . It emitted a faint golden light .

At the center of the hall was a lofty hexagonal platform, a flight of stairs leading to its top . It gave off the impression of an altar . The platform covered at least one hundred square meters, and in the center was a golden door towering fifteen meters .

All sorts of equipment were littered throughout the room, staff members bustling about .

Leng Yaozhu’s arrival hadn’t affected them . Only those that noticed her stopped to salute before continuing with their work .

“You kids can go now . I’ve already arranged things for you . ” She pointed at the large golden door .

“Thank you, Teacher . ” Gu Yue smiled . Rather than treat her teacher respectfully, she was more intimate in their interactions .

Leng Yaozhu beamed a doting smile . “It’s your first time entering the spirit soul tower, so don’t be careless . It isn’t the same as the spirit ascension platform . Everything you encounter in there is real . Pay attention to your safety . I’ll be monitoring you all from outside, so the moment you’re in danger, I’ll bring you out . ”

“Thank you, senior . ” Tang Wulin stepped forward and expressed his gratitude as the team captain .

She examined him for a moment, then warmth entered her smile . “I take it you’re Tang Wulin?”

“Mn . I am . ”

Leng Yaozhu sighed and shook her head . “It’s a real pity . I’d definitely want to recruit you if you hadn’t joined the Tang Sect . Well, alright then . You kids go on now . We can continue that topic after you’re done . I’m opening the spirit soul tower . ”

The moment those words left her lips, the surrounding staff members immediately changed gears and saluted Leng Yaozhu, shouting out, “Yes, Ma’am!”

Yue Zhengyu’s eyes lit up . He remembered who she was now . But at that moment, Tang Wulin gave the order to enter the door .

Gold filled their eyes the second they stepped through the doorway, their figures vanishing into the golden light .

Watching them disappear, Leng Yaozhu revealed a trace of disappointment in her eyes . “Weren’t we like this back then too? Seeing them, I’m reminded of how we used to be,” she muttered . “But you’ve long since forgotten about me . ”

Unlike entering the spirit ascension platform, the seven students weren’t hit with a wave of dizziness . Instead, everything felt normal, as if they had walked through an ordinary doorway . The gold faded from their vision, eyes sharpening as they took in their surroundings .  

They found themselves in a large hall . Thick pillars jutted out from the ashen-gray brick floor to support the ceiling . The hall was humongous, over one thousand square meters in area, empty apart from them . The place felt ancient, like they had travelled back in time .

Not a second after they had finished examining the environment, the golden door behind them disappeared . Then before their eyes, an illusory pagoda formed .

Not a second after they finished examining their surroundings, the golden door behind them disappeared . Then, right before their eyes, an illusory pagoda formed, layer after layer swirling into existence .





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