allendalepharm Chapter 72 The Spirit Pagoda Branch is Officially Completed
Chapter 72 The Spirit Pagoda Branch is Officially Completed
After months of meticulous construction, the Shrek City branch of the Spirit Tower was finally completed.
The tower stands 100 meters tall with nine stories. It is majestic and gleams with a calm luster under the sunlight, silently demonstrating its extraordinary presence. The surrounding area is also very green, with a training ground outside the tower, which is surrounded by trees.
Although to the world it appears to be just a magnificent branch, only a handful of core members, including Huo Yutong, Biji, and Ziji, know that this tower, which embodies the hard work of everyone, is the undisputed headquarters of the Spirit Pagoda.
This is a glorious starting point, foreshadowing that the Spirit Pagoda will surely spread to every corner of the continent in the future.
Today, representatives from various factions that have established cooperative relationships with the Spirit Pagoda have come to offer their congratulations.
Inside the tower, on the first floor, in the spacious and elegant council hall, a gathering of distinguished guests was held.
Lin Qingqing, who had long been Brigitte's capable assistant, was now gracefully entertaining the guests from all sides, her proper manners making everyone feel at ease.
Seeing that everyone was seated, Biji, as the highest-ranking person in charge of the Spirit Pagoda, slowly walked to the main seat.
Today, she wore a light blue dress and gold-rimmed glasses. Her temperament was gentle and graceful, and her emerald eyes swept across the room, carrying a reassuring and gentle power.
"Thank you all for coming today to witness the joyous occasion of the completion of our Spirit Pagoda branch." Brigitte's clear voice clearly reached everyone's ears. "The initial purpose of the Spirit Pagoda is to explore the fundamental nature of the soul and the martial soul of a Soul Master."
All of you present here today are important partners of our tower; we must continue to walk hand in hand on the road ahead.
The talks then turned to some more specific cooperation matters, and the atmosphere was harmonious and warm.
Huo Yutong listened quietly, watching as Sister Biji skillfully dealt with all parties, demonstrating the confidence and inclusiveness of the Spirit Pagoda to the fullest extent. Her heart was filled with admiration and pride.
She knew all too well that the rise of this tower had already quietly altered the power structure of the continent.
The gazes from all sides, whether friendly, cooperative, or scrutinizing and probing like those from the Haotian Sect, will be the norm that the Spirit Pagoda will have to face in the future.
The talks lasted for about an hour before ending in a harmonious atmosphere.
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Time passed slowly, and Huo Yutong began her first-year vacation at Shrek Academy.
Fan Yu finally finished making the level eight defensive soul tool "Eternal Guardian" for Huo Yutong before the holiday. It was a bracelet that would form a barrier around the user after use. Huo Yutong was so moved that she thanked him repeatedly.
Huo Yutong also passed the Level 3 Soul Master assessment, becoming the youngest Level 3 Soul Master in history.
The Level 3 Soul Master badge was personally awarded by Xian Lin'er, the Dean of the Soul Guidance Department. Qian Duoduo proudly told everyone he met, "Our core disciple of the Soul Guidance Department, Huo Yutong, is a Level 3 Soul Master! Hahaha!"
And every day when I see Yan Shaozhe, this is always my opening line. It's not for any other reason than to share my happiness with Yan Shaozhe.
Xiao Xiao and Ning Tian also passed the Level 1 Soul Master assessment.
The atmosphere in the reception room on the first floor of the Spirit Pagoda was warm and harmonious.
Huo Yutong brewed a steaming cup of honey pomelo tea for Tang Ya, Bei Bei, Ning Tian, Wu Feng, and others who came to see her off.
The aroma of tea intertwines with the sweet fragrance of honey, creating a truly delightful experience.
The moment the tea touched her lips, Ning Tian, with the keen senses of the young master of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, immediately recognized that this honey was no ordinary thing. Its gentle energy and mellow flavor were even better than the thousand-year-old royal jelly she had tasted before.
She turned her head and saw that the straightforward Wu Feng had already drunk it all in one gulp. Tang Ya and Xiao Xiao across from her were blowing on it and taking small sips, both with satisfied expressions on their faces. Even the usually calm Bei Bei had finished her tea—clearly, everyone realized that this was a good thing.
"This honey was a gift from an elder of my Spirit Pagoda," Huo Yutong explained with a smile, picking up the teapot to refill the cups for Wu Feng and the others. The elder she was referring to was naturally Xiong Jun, who had previously given her the Ten-Thousand-Year Red Bee Queen Honey.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Tang Ya, Bei Bei, and the others took their leave, leaving only a few core members of the Spirit Pagoda in the reception room.
Brigitte took a sip of tea, gracefully set down the cup, and said gently, "Yutong, this trip to the far north and the Demon Forest is of great importance, and the return date is uncertain. The affairs within the tower need to be properly arranged before we depart."
Zi Ji replied, "That's right. The Spirit Pagoda cannot stop operating while we are away."
"Those curious, even malicious, eyes are all on us." Her gaze turned to Brigitte. "Sister, Qingqing can handle all the daily affairs. That girl is meticulous and can now handle things on her own. She is more than capable of handling the daily liaison with Shrek Academy and Tang Sect."
Brigitte nodded approvingly: "Qingqing has indeed grown up very quickly."
As for the trade negotiations between the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Xiao family, she can take the lead. If there are any difficult decisions, they can wait for our return.
"Regarding security," a sharp glint flashed in Zi Ji's purple eyes, "the Demon King's Demon Eye Tree seed has sprouted, and he can monitor the situation through the tree planted outside the Spirit Pagoda."
The Spirit Pagoda was specially designed with the construction team in mind, ensuring that every tree was lush and vigorous. Zi Ji planted a handful of seeds under the trees, and the seeds took root and sprouted as soon as they touched the trees, connecting their root systems together. This allowed the Demon King to "see" the Spirit Pagoda through the trees.
During this time, the seed of the Demon King has quietly taken root in Shrek City.
These demonic tree seeds have not only connected with the trees around the Spirit Pagoda, but have even extended into the Tang Clan's courtyard.
The Demon King can attach his consciousness to any connected tree, making the connection between the Star Dou Great Forest and the Spirit Pagoda more convenient than ever before.
Biji, Ziji, and Huo Yutong often gathered under the largest tree inside the tower to communicate with the Demon King and other beasts deep in the forest.
Biji smiled slightly and added, "The warehouses and important facilities inside the tower are all protected by barriers we've set up." The barriers are so strong that even a Title Douluo can't break them.
"Yutong," Biji's gaze returned to Huo Yutong, her tone even gentler, "Your mission on this trip is the most important. You not only need to train yourself, but also to observe and learn carefully."
The ecology of soul beasts, the personalities of powerful individuals, and the distribution of power in the Far North and the Demon Forest are all invaluable knowledge. Elder Yi is very knowledgeable, and the Ice Emperor and Tianmeng are familiar with the Far North; you should consult them more.
Huo Yutong nodded earnestly: "I understand, Sister Biji. I will try my best."
"Alright," Brigitte stood up, her skirt swaying slightly, "Now that everything is arranged, let's go back and make some preparations. We'll return to Stardust tomorrow morning."
As dusk deepened, the Spirit Pagoda shimmered with a calm luster under the setting sun.