Chapter 73

The next day, Luo Yanglu led everyone to a deep blue glass door and handed out some bracelets.

"Put them on. Without these, you'll be treated as attack targets by the automatic defense system."

"So high-end."

Zhang Yangzi accepted it with a sigh and put it on his wrist.

Watching everyone put them on one by one, Luo Yanglu walked toward the doorway first, the others following behind; a dazzling bright blue light swept over, and Luo Yanglu vanished from the doorway in an instant.

Xie Xie halted in shock and doubt. "Spatial technology? Didn't the Federation say it's still in development?"

Gu Yue Na said, "The Spirit Pagoda has always been at the forefront of the Continent's technology, and development doesn't mean it can't be used — nothing strange about that. Besides, would the Federation publicize its own technological progress?"

"..."

Xie Xie clicked his tongue in amazement, once again feeling fortunate about his decision to join the Spirit Pagoda.

If he hadn't joined the Spirit Pagoda, and later found out Tang Wu Lin enjoyed this kind of treatment every day, he'd be dead inside.

His own poverty was nothing to mention; his teammates' wealth made him hate them to death!

Wu Zhangkong looked at the Spatial Gate thoughtfully and led the others inside.

When the group stepped into the area Luo Yanglu had passed through moments before, a strange sensation struck instantly; they only felt their bodies enveloped by some peculiar energy and appeared in another place out of thin air.

This was a deep blue space; overhead and underfoot were both formed of deep blue crystals, the walls were metal gleaming with silver-white luster. Light halos refracted strange light here, making the entire space appear exceptionally mysterious.

Seeing everyone enter, Luo Yanglu operated a screen. "Alright, now you can select difficulty on your own Soul Guidance Light Screens."

"The difficulty here corresponds to Soul Ring colors — also White, Yellow, Purple, Black, Red. Except for Red Grade, the other grades' difficulties are subdivided into three rounds. Rewards work the same way; for instance, passing the Purple Grade challenge lets you exchange for treasures equivalent to the Thousand-Year level. The higher the round reached at the same grade, the better the quality of treasures you can exchange for."

"And my expectation for you is to pass Black Grade before age 14 — that's the prerequisite for you to obtain more resources."

Tang Wu Lin took out his Soul Guidance Light Screen; just as he saw the special icon displayed, he was drawn in by Luo Yanglu's words, a blank look appearing on his face.

What did that mean? Weren't resources like this already plenty? Just passing the Black Grade assessment — even completing only the first round — could net a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Spirit and a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone, and this was merely the threshold for getting more resources?

Having been in the Spirit Pagoda this long, Tang Wu Lin once again felt a strange emotion well up.

Was it that he used to be too poor, or that the Spirit Pagoda was too rich? What exactly had he been hesitating about before?

Not only Tang Wu Lin — Xie Xie and the others' eyelids twitched, stunned by the resources the Spirit Pagoda possessed.

After they recovered their composure, Luo Yanglu explained with a smile:

"That's right. Passing the Black Grade assessment is the entry threshold — your chance to enter the High-ranking Officials' vision. The younger you are when you achieve it, the more valued you'll be. As long as you meet the standard before 14, you'll receive guidance from a Spirit Pagoda Titled Douluo and become their Disciple."

Wu Zhangkong to the side: "..."

No wonder I've never heard of a civilian genius who joined the Spirit Pagoda jumping ship — once you reach this step, is there any point going to other forces?

Xie Xie and the others were a bit dull-witted.

What did Teacher Luo say?

As long as they pass the assessment, they become Titled Disciples, becoming people with backing?

Luo Yanglu smiled at the students. "These assessments aren't easy; don't think it's too simple. Right now you might not even pass Purple Grade."

Xie Xie swallowed, regained his senses, and looked toward Gu Yue Na and Huo Yuhao beside him.

Given those two's perverted level, they could probably pass Red Grade assessment too. Black Grade would get them taken as disciples by a Titled Douluo — so Red Grade wouldn't be...

"You guessed right. Completing the Red Grade assessment will draw the attention of Limit Douluo-level powerhouses or the three Vice Tower Masters." Seeing Xie Xie look over, Huo Yuhao nodded.

Xie Xie inhaled sharply, took two steps to Huo Yuhao's face. "When you make it big, you gotta take me along, Big Brother!"

"Rely on yourself."

Huo Yuhao chuckled. "Completing the Black Grade third round assessment will draw the attention of the Shi Ba Tian Zhu Branch Tower Masters. They're all Super Douluo-level or above powerhouses — don't you want to give it a try?"

Xie Xie: "..."

Xie Xie blinked, a bit bewildered.

Super Douluo... that refers to powerhouses above Rank 95 or Fierce Beast level, right?

Wait, let me process this!

He knew the Spirit Pagoda was strong, that the Shi Ba Tian Zhu were all Titled Douluo-level powerhouses, but he really didn't know they were actually all Super Douluo or Fierce Beasts!

Holy crap, has our Spirit Pagoda become strong to this extent?

To the side, Wu Zhangkong pursed his lips.

Even knowing this, every time he thinks about it, it feels unreal. Or rather, many forces sometimes subconsciously ignore this fact.

In the eyes of ordinary civilians, among the Federation's four famous forces, Shrek Academy, Mingde Hall, Spirit Pagoda, and War God Hall are on equal footing. Some even see Shrek Academy — with the Continent's number one figure and having produced a God two ten thousand years ago — as the Continent's number one force.

But once you stand at a certain height, you'll understand: in terms of comprehensive strength, the Spirit Pagoda is number one!

The Shi Ba Tian Zhu Tower Masters are scattered across the four directions, basically never gathering together — that's what makes the Spirit Pagoda appear less terrifying to the world.

This was arguably a gesture by the Spirit Pagoda to show its attitude.

Glancing at the speechless few, Luo Yanglu didn't think it was anything special.

Among the Ten Great Ferocious Beasts from ten thousand years ago, the Ice Empress and Evil Emperor disappeared and were removed; the Extreme North Bear King and Titan Snow Devil King entered the list.

If they wanted, the Ten Great Ferocious Beasts could occupy half the seats among the Shi Ba Tian Zhu, not to mention adding other Fierce Beasts and the Spirit Pagoda's human powerhouses. Letting them disperse was to reassure the major forces.

But precisely because of this, if these Super Douluo had thoughts of taking disciples, it would be hard to arrange — the Virtual Battlefield's assessments were prepared to some extent for this very reason.

"Alright, topic drifted far enough. Choose your difficulty."

Luo Yanglu said, "Besides Yuhao, this is your first time entering. I've set your difficulty starting from Purple Grade — pass and you advance to the next round. If you lack confidence, you can also try starting from Yellow Grade."

Hearing this, Gu Yue Na was the first to finish the operation, selecting Purple Grade difficulty; her figure gradually vanished in everyone's sight.

Huo Yuhao told her he'd only been to the Virtual Battlefield once before; after passing Black Grade he lost interest in continuing.

She was very curious — what exactly was inside that could make Huo Yuhao show such a strange expression.

"Assessment subject Gu Yue Na, difficulty Purple Grade, assessment content — endure for half a minute."

Gu Yue Na froze, looking at the figure appearing before her, brows furrowing slightly.

It was a peerless woman, her entire body emanating chill.

Is it the Second Generation Tower Master, Frost Douluo Su Tong?

Right, simulating historical powerhouses — for the Spirit Pagoda, using the first and second generation Tower Masters as trial opponents is only natural.

Then Yuhao's side probably is... Gu Yue Na's expression was somewhat strange, and she secretly let out a light laugh.

No wonder Yuhao's expression was that strange.

On the other side, Huo Yuhao also entered the Virtual Battlefield, looking at another himself in a certain sense, rather speechless.

Fighting himself — there's really no one else like it.

The key is, judging from those first generation members encountered in the previous assessments, the strength of these simulated figures has all been enhanced.

Having the same Soul Power Rank as him can still be explained by the assessment settings, but combat experience and such can't be explained away.

Ten thousand years ago, what combat experience did he have at age 9?

At that time his soul power hadn't even reached rank ten!

This is falsification, forced deification!

(End of Chapter)