Chapter 359 - Entering The Tower (1/2)

No one knew just how deep Shrek Academy's foundation ran, and neither did anyone know how rich or how many masters the Spirit PaG.o.da 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 PaG.o.da's most important a.s.sets. Follow me everyone.”

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

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

Tang Wulin glanced at Gu Yue. He recalled her flas.h.i.+ng a badge at the staff member while they were registering.

The first floor was a majestic hall larger than those of other Spirit PaG.o.da 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 PaG.o.da 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 b.u.t.terfly 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 b.u.t.terfly, a golden 'V' emblazoned on its back. The word beautiful couldn't begin to describe her. She was a G.o.ddess.

“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, flas.h.i.+ng her badge. The door opened and she ushered everyone in.

“The red elevator is specially reserved for high-ranking Spirit PaG.o.da 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 gla.s.s walls of the paG.o.da, 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 s.p.a.cious 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 ident.i.ties of her visitors, walking over to greet them and revealing her black uniform.

“Welcome to the Spirit PaG.o.da. I'm Gu Yue's teacher, Leng Yaozhu.”

“h.e.l.lo, senior,” everyone said in unison.