Douluo Dragon King: Martial Soul Spring and Autumn Cicada, Lord of Time

"Alright, I'll take care of Junior Brother's safety!"

Upon hearing Mu Chen's words, Mu Xi smiled brightly and gracefully.

Clearly, she was unaware of the strength of Class Zero, let alone the gap between herself and Zhao Tao.

"Teacher, our Class Zero's final exam has also been scheduled for the Ascension Platform during the riot period."

"So, I'll be going into the Spirit Ascension Platform with my teammates, and I'm afraid I won't be able to team up with my senior sister."

Upon hearing Mu Chen and Mu Xi's conversation, Zhao Tao shook his head and offered an explanation.

"Wow, I never expected Donghai Academy to invest so much in you!"

Upon hearing this, a look of surprise flashed in Mu Chen's eyes.

Although he knew that Zhao Tao had entered the special talent class of Donghai Academy.

However, he usually only cared about Zhao Tao's progress in forging, and didn't pay much attention to Zhao Tao's matters related to soul power cultivation.

Unexpectedly, Class Zero was also able to obtain the precious qualification to enter the Spirit Ascension Platform during the Riot Period, and not just one.

"Yes, teacher."

"As for this ticket to the Spirit Ascension Platform during the initial riot period, let's give it to Senior Sister for later use."

With a slight smile, Zhao Tao spoke.

"What reason is there to take back a gift that has already been given?"

"You can keep this ticket to the Ascension Platform during the riot period for your future use."

"After all, it's not something that's very valuable to me."

"But you are different. Your forging skills have stabilized at the second grade of the thousand-forging level."

"Once we take another step forward and complete the first grade of the thousand-fold forging, which is half-spirit forging, we should aim for spirit forging."

"By then, the cost of purchasing various rare metals will be considerable."

"Back then, if you didn't need the ticket, you could exchange it for some metal you needed."

Hearing Zhao Tao's words, Mu Chen smiled.

"Thank you very much, teacher!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Tao did not continue to be modest and put away the admission ticket to the Ascension Platform.

"You're welcome. Focus on your final exams and good luck!"

Seeing Zhao Tao accept the admission ticket with a smile, Mu Chen offered a few more words of encouragement before waving goodbye to Zhao Tao.

......

"Zhao Tao, what were you doing at the Blacksmiths' Association just now?"

Back at school, Zhao Tao headed towards his dormitory.

Suddenly, love appeared around the corner...

Oh no, it's Guyue.

Looking at Zhao Tao in front of her, Gu Yue's beautiful eyes flickered with suspicion as she spoke.

"My forging teacher, Senior Mu Chen, helped me get an admission ticket to the Beginner Level Spirit Ascension Platform so I could go in and train."

"However, he didn't expect that our Class Zero's final exam would also happen to be held at the Spirit Ascension Platform during the riot period."

Upon hearing Gu Yue's words, Zhao Tao explained with a smile.

"Yeah?"

Looking Zhao Tao up and down, Gu Yue clearly didn't believe his story.

"No, you smell like another woman!"

"Tell me quickly, what exactly were you doing just now?"

Taking two steps forward, Gu Yue leaned close to Zhao Tao's chest, gently bending down. Her nose twitched, and her eyes flashed with seriousness and earnestness.

"Haha, Gu Yue, you have a really keen nose! You can even smell other women on me."

Upon hearing Gu Yue's words, Zhao Tao scratched his head.

I must say, Gu Yue has a really keen nose.

I really don't know if she's the Silver Dragon King or the Silver Dragon Wang.

"Don't interrupt, confess and you'll be treated leniently, resist and you'll be punished severely!"

Looking at Zhao Tao, Gu Yue put her hands on her hips, looking sullen.

"Alright, alright, don't be angry, Gu Yue."

"It really was Teacher Mu Chen who contacted me, but his daughter, who is also my senior, Mu Xi, was also there."

"Originally, Teacher Mu wanted Mu Xi and me to go to the Spirit Ascension Platform for a training session."

"But after I told him about the final exam, he gave up on the idea."

He reached out and gently rubbed Gu Yue's slightly puffed-up face, explaining.

"I see, then I'm relieved."

"However, I heard that your senior, Mu Xi, doesn't have a good reputation in the academy, so you should stay away from her."

Hearing Zhao Tao's words, Gu Yue nodded and then gave him earnest instructions.

"No, Senior Mu Xi was just spoiled by Teacher Mu since she was a child, so she is a little domineering and has indeed caused quite a stir in the academy."

"But to be honest, I've actually run into her several times, and she's not a bad person, really."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Tao tried to defend Mu Xi.

After all, although she was indeed a bit willful, she was very serious and hardworking when it came to forging, unlike those spoiled brats.

"Hmph, do you believe me, or your Senior Sister Mu Xi?"

Upon hearing Zhao Tao's words, Gu Yue's pretty face puffed up with anger once again.

"Of course I believe you, Gu Yue."

"Alright, alright, let's not talk about that anymore. Let's discuss the tactical preparations for the Spirit Ascension Platform first!"

Seeing the somewhat angry little silver dragon in front of him, Zhao Tao quickly stopped the dangerous topic and began to divert Gu Yue's attention.

Clearly, the plan was quite effective.

Gu Yue quickly put this little incident behind her and discussed tactics for the Ascension Platform with Xie Xie and the others who had arrived.

......

In the blink of an eye.

Three days later, in the early morning.

Led by Wu Changkong, the group left the academy and headed to the Spirit Pagoda in Donghai City.

As usual, Long Hengxu followed along.

However, there was a slight change: Yu Zhen, the dean of Donghai Academy, who also came to observe the Zero Class assessment.

Six tickets to the Spirit Ascension Platform during the initial riot period were handed over, and led by a Spirit Tower staff member, the group arrived at the familiar Spirit Ascension Platform admission room.

"Everyone, you have already completed many trials on the Spirit Ascension Platform, but this time, as we enter the turbulent Spirit Ascension Platform, I must remind you once again:"

"During the riot period, the Spirit Ascension Platform's energy is unstable. If a Soul Master is injured within it, the backlash they suffer in reality will be significantly increased!"

"Therefore, if you encounter a crisis, you must withdraw immediately and never take risks."

"You should know that in the past, quite a few Soul Masters have been reduced to idiocy, cripples, or even vegetative states because of this!"

Looking at Zhao Tao and the other six students in front of him, the staff of the Spirit Pagoda gave a very responsible instruction before pressing the button to summon six metal cabinets from underground.

"See you at the Ascension Platform in a bit!"

After saying that, Zhao Tao was the first to lie down in the metal cabinet.

Seeing that everyone had finished preparing,

The staff member from the Spirit Pagoda then inserted the six people's admission tickets into the designated slots in front of the metal cabinet.

After a series of verifications, the button was pressed again to start the process.

With a brief blur of consciousness, Zhao Tao opened his eyes again and found himself in the vast and boundless forest of the Ascension Platform.

However, unlike usual, this time he was not alone; Gu Yue appeared beside him.

Meanwhile, Xie Xie, Tang Wulin, Wang Jinxi, and Zhang Yangzi, four teammates, were all teleported to a position ten meters away from Zhao Tao.

"Formation!"

Looking at the people around him, Zhao Tao said calmly, and together with Gu Yue, he stepped forward and stood at the front of the group to clear a path for everyone.

The two agility-based teammates, Xie Xie and Zhang Yangzi, took on the roles of the team's two wings, one on the left and one on the right.

Wang Jinxi, known for his defensive prowess, stayed at the very back of the group to guard against enemies coming from behind.

As for the weakest, Tang Wulin, he was placed in the very center of the group and was well protected by everyone.