Douluo Amon: I am the Heavenly Venerable of the Dragon King

Chapter 45 Ascension Platform

After suppressing the evil thoughts deep within his heart, Nan Fusheng walked directly towards the cafeteria.

The free meals provided to the students in Class Zero have saved him a lot of money recently.

Eat, attend classes!

"We're going to the Spirit Pagoda today." Aside from when he was lecturing, Wu Changkong's words were always so concise.

Go to the Spirit Pagoda? What for? They're not at the point where they need souls yet.

Apart from Nan Fusheng, who understood the situation, the other five people had some doubts, but Wu Changkong did not intend to explain; he simply made the announcement.

Leaving the college during class time is a strange and superior feeling for students. All six students in Class Zero felt this to varying degrees.

As Wu Changkong walked, he said, "Starting today, you will have one day a week to enter the Spirit Transmission Tower's Spirit Ascension Platform for cultivation. Cherish this opportunity. The academy has specially allocated funds to secure this opportunity for you."

Gu Yue and Tang Wulin looked puzzled, while Nan Fusheng explained, "In the Spirit Transmission Tower of our Douluo Continent, only large cities have the possibility of having a Spirit Ascension Platform."

There are eighteen Spirit Ascension Platforms on the mainland; those are the best places for us Soul Masters to cultivate.

"The Spirit Ascension Platform was built by the Spirit Transfer Tower. It is a place for Soul Masters to train, improve their personal strength, and experience the charm of the ancient Soul Master world."

I'm not entirely clear on the principles behind the Spirit Ascension Platform, but I've heard that over ten Title Douluos participated in its initial construction. Furthermore, it utilized a large number of top-tier researchers, for which the Spirit Pagoda paid a considerable price. Ultimately, the construction of the Spirit Ascension Platform was completed.

"When the Spirit Ascension Platform was first built, its main purpose was to allow the Spirit Transmission Tower to further study artificial souls. The hope was that the Spirit Ascension Platform could be used to improve the level of artificial souls, thereby gaining the ability to create more powerful souls."

However, the experiment was only partially successful. While the Ascension Platform did help elevate the soul's level, the effect was not significant and remained highly uncertain.

"The Spirit Transmission Tower has received such a large investment, so of course it can't be wasted. After a series of developments, the Spirit Ascension Platform has become a unique place."

Simply put, it's a place that brings together the pinnacle of soul tools, soul masters, and the culmination of research efforts from researchers across the entire continent.

When a Soul Master enters the Spirit Ascension Platform, it's like entering another dimension. However, they are protected by the platform itself, so the danger is not great, but they can fight Soul Beasts inside and improve their combat experience.

Some exceptionally lucky Soul Masters can even refine their Souls at the Spirit Ascension Platform, achieving a spirit ascension effect. I don't know the specifics; these are just things I've heard about, and I've never actually been inside.

"How do you enhance your soul spirit?" Tang Wulin asked.

Nan Fusheng said, "It's very simple! Whether it's our soul spirit or the soul rings that we directly absorbed from soul beasts in the past, their power and evaluation are determined by the number of years the soul beast has cultivated."

Improving one's soul spirit means increasing its cultivation years. To be honest, our soul spirits are only at the ten-year level, so the chances of improvement are quite high. If we can cultivate in the Spirit Ascension Platform for a long time, the opportunity for improvement is still considerable.

However, it's said that the higher the level of the soul, the less likely it is to ascend on the Ascension Platform.

Nan Fusheng was also somewhat excited as he spoke, because to enter the Spirit Ascension Platform, one not only needed 500,000 Federal Credits, but also a certain status.

Federal currency is not the most important factor. There are only one thousand spots available for entry into the Primary Spirit Ascension Platform each month, and many of these spots are reserved by large families or powerful forces. Without sufficient influence, it is impossible to snatch one of these spots.

Xie Xie, standing to the side, said, "So, the academy really went all out this time! I reckon if Wei Xiaofeng knew that we were actually able to enter the Spirit Ascension Platform to cultivate, he would be kicking himself."

The Spirit Transmission Tower in Donghai City is far superior to the one in Aolai City where Nan Fusheng once lived. As one of the eighteen branch towers of the Spirit Transmission Tower organization, these eighteen large Spirit Transmission Towers are also known as the Eighteen Heavenly Pillars.

The Spirit Pagoda can be seen from a great distance. It has over a hundred floors and is more than four hundred meters tall. Even in the high-rise city of Donghai, it is a landmark building.

Just by looking at its exterior, one can feel its magnificent and imposing presence.

The college had clearly made arrangements in advance; when they walked up the steps to the gate, the Dean of Students, Long Hengxu, was already waiting there.

Upon seeing Wu Changkong arrive with them, Long Hengxu quickly stepped forward to greet them, "Teacher Wu."

"Director Long." Wu Changkong greeted him simply, his face still expressionless.

Long Hengxu said, "Come with me."

Upon entering the first floor of the Spirit Transferring Pagoda, one is immediately struck by the magnificent interior. The floor is paved with dark golden stone, with dazzling natural veins. Massive stone pillars support the dome, which rises tens of meters high. Even more breathtaking are the magnificent colorful murals on these pillars and the dome.

These murals are magnificent, with scenery and figures on them, as if recording a story.

Wu Changkong said, "The murals record the story of how the first Spirit Pagoda Master, a legendary Soul Master and the inventor of Soul Spirits, Spirit Ice Douluo, led human Soul Masters to fight against the Soul Beast Tide."

The murals here are only a part, representing all eighteen branch towers of the Spirit Pagoda, and can tell the complete story. The murals at the Spirit Pagoda headquarters depict the scene of Spirit Ice Douluo's battle against the strongest soul beast, Beast God Di Tian.

It was after that great battle that Spirit Ice Douluo disappeared and never appeared again. However, according to legend, Spirit Ice Douluo was the ultimate victor, because after that, the Beast God Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King Di Tian also never appeared again.

As Nan Fusheng listened to Wu Changkong's story, he looked at the mural. In the beast tide, the enormous soul beasts exuded an extremely terrifying aura, and blocking their way was a huge city.

A figure hovered above the city, his eyes exceptionally bright. Several other figures floated around him.

There was a stunningly beautiful woman in white, a woman in green, and on his shoulder, there was a flower-like object resembling an ice flower. There was also a giant bear and a huge white insect. Surrounded by them, the young man was surrounded by strangely radiant soul rings.

Lingbing Douluo Huo Yuhao! No, he should be called Dai Yuhao now.

Nan Fusheng knew his story better than anyone else in this era, after all, he was disgusted when he finished reading Douluo Continent II: The Peerless Tang Sect.

Despite carrying a deep-seated hatred, he ultimately became a lackey of the Tang family for the sake of so-called love, even though his mother was eventually resurrected.

But how to put it? Nan Fusheng personally finds this ending hard to accept. He just doesn't know if Dai Yuhao has successfully broken free from his father-in-law's chastity belt.

At this moment, Nan Fusheng noticed that Tang Wulin was staring at another figure next to Dai Yuhao.

"Dragon Butterfly Douluo Tang Wutong, wife of Spirit Ice Douluo Huo Yuhao. Look, Spirit Ice Douluo's wife is so beautiful!"

It is said that he was also extremely powerful, possessing a powerful Martial Soul Fusion Skill with Spirit Ice Douluo, capable of merging into one and becoming an incredibly strong being. In that era, he was the most powerful. Xie Xie looked at the mural with admiration.

“Tang Wutong’s name does sound quite similar to Wu Lin’s.” Gu Yue’s voice held a hint of peculiarity. “And have you noticed that Wu Lin seems to look a bit like that Tang Wutong? Especially her eyes.”

Xie Xie said, "It doesn't look like it, does it? The Dragon Butterfly Douluo's eyes and hair are pinkish-blue, while Wu Lin's are all black. How are they similar?"

Listening to their conversation, Nan Fusheng had a strange feeling. If they knew that Tang Wulin was the younger brother of Dragon Butterfly Douluo and the son of Sea God Tang San, would Gu Yue go berserk on the spot?

After all, Tang Shenwang deserves a lot of credit for how well the soul beasts have fared.

Chapter 46 Enter

But if the Holy Spirit Cult discovers this, Nan Fusheng is certain that the Holy Spirit Cult's Demon Emperor, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King whose cultivation is about to break through to the God level, will definitely go berserk and might even come to kill him without regard for anything else.

However, Tang Wulin's identity could indeed be used as leverage. Nan Fusheng pondered this, thinking that he could use it to gain benefits when dealing with the Holy Spirit Cult in the future.

"Alright, let's go." Long Hengxu's voice woke the six students. He smiled and said, "When I first came to the Eighteen Heavenly Pillars, I had the same curiosity as you. But after coming here many times, that feeling has faded. However, the murals on each of the Eighteen Heavenly Pillars are especially worth appreciating."

Wu Changkong said, "Calm your minds and enter the Spirit Ascension Platform later. You can only rely on yourselves."

Tang Wulin asked in surprise, "Teacher, aren't you coming in with us?"

Wu Changkong said, "Only Soul Masters below the fourth ring can enter the Elementary Spirit Ascension Platform."

Long Hengxu nodded and said, "But don't worry, we will keep an eye on your situation outside. If there is any danger, you must evacuate on your own and come back. We will explain the precautions to you later."

Led by Long Hengxu and Wu Changkong, everyone walked into an elevator, which was not going up, but down.

The faint feeling of weightlessness told them that they were going deeper and deeper into the earth, but they had no idea how deep.

The Spirit Pagoda is worthy of being the number one organization on the continent, possessing the most powerful strength and financial resources. The cost of such a project is absolutely astronomical.

The elevator had no number, but it took a full three minutes before it finally stopped.

After walking out of the elevator, there is a wide lobby with more than a dozen staff members. Behind it are metal-structured passages.

Long Hengxu took out a peculiar card and handed it to one of the staff members. The staff member said nothing, just made a gesture of invitation and led them towards one of the corridors.

The corridor continued for several dozen meters and entered another elevator. They continued down, but this time the elevator stopped after only a dozen seconds. When they reappeared, they found themselves in a circular room.

The room was still made entirely of metal, but a circle of huge soul guide screens were hung on the walls, with various images flashing on the screens. It looked like a green world, like a jungle.

The staff member turned around and said, "There are a total of six spots available for entry into the Primary Spirit Ascension Platform. There's no time limit. When you can't handle the danger, press your distress signal and you'll return here. Now, let me tell you a few things to keep in mind."

"The Ascension Platform was built by our Spirit Transmission Tower over a thousand years, relying on countless accumulations and foundations, and consuming almost all of its resources."

It can be described as another world in itself, utilizing a large amount of spatial technology. Therefore, the first thing you need to be aware of is that the Ascension Platform is not a completely virtual world, but rather half virtual and half real.

Because much of the virtual data requires real feedback, and the Primary Ascension Platform is a purely virtual part of it, your lives are not threatened.

"You can do anything in the Ascension Platform, but the core thing you must do is survive, strive to survive. The longer you survive, the more benefits you will gain in the process."

"Secondly, don't assume that it's absolutely safe inside and that you don't need to worry about your lives. Although it's just your brainwaves being connected, if you are subjected to a huge stimulus, there is still a possibility that your brainwaves could be overwhelmed and you could be in danger."

Therefore, once you feel that the situation is beyond your control, immediately press the distress signal and leave the ascension platform. Understand?

"Understood," Nan Fusheng and the other six quickly replied.

The staff member nodded. "You'll experience the rest for yourselves inside. This is your first time here, so it might not be for too long."

However, it should leave a deep impression on you, children. Be prepared, and remember, don't panic in any situation. Soul beasts are not scary, as long as you handle them properly.

After listening to the staff's explanation, the six teenagers were all eager to try it out. Even Nan Fusheng was no exception. After all, even in his previous life, he had only heard of the virtual world, but had never experienced it firsthand!

Brainwave access? What would that feel like?

The staff pressed a button, and six metal cabinets slowly slid out from the side wall. These cabinets were horizontal and had a recess inside that was shaped like a human figure, making them look somewhat like coffins.

The six people lay down in it as instructed. The coldness of the metal made them more focused.

Instrument suction cups emerged from all around and quickly attached themselves to certain parts of their bodies, fitting perfectly.

"It's about to begin, so get ready. Just relax. You might feel a little uncomfortable during the scan. Just bear with it, it will pass."

These were the last words Nan Fusheng and the other six heard from the staff. The six metal cabinets slowly slid into their original positions against the wall, and darkness enveloped them.

Nan Fusheng felt waves of tingling sensations spreading through his limbs and bones, as if something was constantly passing through his body, stimulating his soul power and blood.

It generated its own fluctuations, and the tingling sensation began to intensify, making him feel as if his whole body was paralyzed.

He didn't know how much time had passed when suddenly, he felt his body jolt violently. When he subconsciously woke up from his semi-conscious state, he was shocked to find that his surroundings were now completely lit.

The metal box was gone, and the tingling sensation was completely gone. Only on the back of his hand was there a metal instrument-like object with a bright red button.