Riot Period Spirit Ascension Platform

After that, for a long time, the six students of Class Zero continued to study and cultivate diligently under Wu Zhangkong's guidance.

Besides studying and cultivation, Long Yuan and Tang Wulin went to the Forging Masters Association every weekend to learn forging from Mu Chen.

Through his own efforts, Tang Wulin also passed the Third-Level Forging Master assessment.

Previously, Mu Xi had constantly clamored to challenge the two of them in forging.

But ever since she had personally witnessed Tang Wulin's Third-Level Forging Master assessment, she had stopped seeking them out.

Instead, inspired by the two of them, she worked even harder at learning forging.

Entering the Spirit Ascension Platform once a week had also become a required course for First Grade Class Zero.

In the blink of an eye, the end of the First Semester of First Grade arrived.

Gu Yue's Soul Power had reached the Peak of Level 19. She was just one step away from entering the ranks of Soul Grandmasters.

Tang Wulin's Soul Power had reached the Peak of Level 15.

Long Yuan had already reached Level 23.

The reason Long Yuan's Soul Power had advanced so quickly was related to his absorption of the Golden Dragon King Bloodline.

Although it was difficult to extract, each meditation session still allowed him to draw out a tiny bit.

It greatly enhanced his physique, Soul Power, and even Spiritual Power.

With the end of the term upon them, Class Zero also faced their Final Exam.

The first subject was the Spirit Ascension Platform. As long as they could hold out inside for one hour, they would pass the Final Exam.

However, the Spirit Ascension Platform they would be entering was the riot-period kind.

"Teacher, what is a riot-period Spirit Ascension Platform?"

After learning the contents of the first subject, Tang Wulin asked with a puzzled expression.

"The Spirit Ascension Platform has two riot periods every year. During those periods, the Soul Beasts inside become especially active, their numbers increase, and the danger rises sharply.

"Whenever a riot period arrives, each of the Eighteen Sky Pillars has Three Hundred Slots available for entry.

"This time, the school paid a considerable price to secure slots for you from the Eastsea Spirit Transfer Pagoda. So, you must cherish this opportunity!"

"Remember, when you enter the Spirit Ascension Platform this time, you will be teleported in together. What is being tested is your ability to cooperate as a group.

"Moreover, inside, you will not only encounter Soul Beasts but also other Soul Master teams. They are also dangerous to you.

"When Soul Beasts are killed during the riot period, the absorption time for the spiritual energy they produce is extended a hundredfold. In other words, absorption takes one hundred seconds.

"If you leave the Spirit Ascension Platform during that process, the spiritual energy will be absorbed by other Soul Masters. That is why situations where Soul Masters fight over spiritual energy will arise."

Upon hearing this information, the expressions of the six immediately turned solemn.

With more Soul Beasts, greater danger, and other Soul Masters competing for Soul Power, conflicts were bound to occur.

Holding out for an hour in the Riot Period Spirit Ascension Platform would probably not be easy.

Moreover, the entry limit for the Beginner Spirit Ascension Platform was the Peak of Three Rings.

During the riot period, there might be Three-Ring Soul Masters among those entering.

Their goal was to enter and kill as many Soul Beasts as possible to advance their Soul Spirits.

"You have three days to rest. Three days from now, you will enter the Spirit Ascension Platform!"

After leaving those words behind, Wu Zhangkong walked out of the classroom.

After a brief silence in the classroom, cheers erupted.

With three days of rest, they could go out and have fun.

"Hey, Long Yuan, Gu Yue, how about we go out and have some fun?"

Xie Xie was the most excited and wanted to invite them out.

"I'm going to meditate!"

Gu Yue glanced at Xie Xie. Her Soul Power had already reached the Peak of Level 19, and she needed to meditate and consolidate her cultivation.

She would soon reach the Soul Grandmaster realm.

"What about you two?"

Xie Xie looked at Long Yuan and Tang Wulin.

"I'm going to the Forging Masters Association to learn forging. I still have tasks to finish!"

Long Yuan knew that, according to the original story's development, Mu Chen would give him an Invitation Card to enter the Spirit Ascension Platform during this visit to the Forging Masters Association.

If he could obtain it, he would have another chance to enter the Spirit Ascension Platform for training during the riot period.

The benefits would be enormous.

"I—I'm going forging too!"

Tang Wulin glanced at Long Yuan and said the same.

Long Yuan was nearly a Fourth-Level Forging Master, yet he still worked so hard.

As someone who had only barely reached Third-Level Forging Master, Tang Wulin naturally had to work even harder.

"Fine!"

Xie Xie looked like a deflated balloon. Seeing that the three people closest to him were not going out to have fun, his mood immediately soured.

"Go ahead and grind yourselves to death. I'll grind too. Let's see who can out-grind whom!"

Influenced by Gu Yue, Long Yuan, and Tang Wulin, Xie Xie also decided not to go out and play, choosing instead to meditate and improve his strength.

The next day soon arrived. Long Yuan and Tang Wulin appeared at the Forging Masters Association early in the morning.

Just as it had been in the original story, after they went to the Forging Masters Association, Mu Chen found them and gave them two Invitation Cards to enter the Spirit Ascension Platform.

This gave them another opportunity to enter during the Riot Period and undergo training inside.

In the blink of an eye, three days passed.

Early on the fourth day, Wu Zhangkong brought Class Zero's six students to the Eastsea Spirit Transfer Pagoda.

After completing the necessary procedures, they entered the Spirit Ascension Platform.

The familiar surroundings came into view. All six of them had been transported together, and Long Yuan had been appointed captain by Wu Zhangkong.

The other five all had to follow his arrangements.

Once inside, the six of them spotted several groups of unfamiliar soul masters not far away.

The other side saw them as well, and the looks they cast over were far from friendly.

"Maintain formation!"

Long Yuan said in a low voice. This formation had been arranged by Wu Zhangkong according to the six students' soul master attributes.

It was a regular hexagonal formation.

Long Yuan and Gu Yue stood at the front, with Zhang Yangzi and Xie Xie on either side.

Wang Jinxi and Tang Wulin stood at the rear.

A gentle azure light flashed as Gu Yue controlled the Wind Element, reducing everyone's weight and making them more agile as they advanced.

Tang Wulin became the pathfinder, releasing Blue Silver Emperor Vines to push aside the bushes and open up paths for everyone to walk through.

Zhang Yangzi raised his hand, and his Soul Spirit, Little Black Shadow, had already taken to the sky, scouting ahead so they could respond promptly if anything unusual was discovered.

"Our ultimate goal is to hold out for one hour.

This time, our objective is to hunt as many Soul Beasts as possible and absorb as much spiritual energy as we can, while ensuring that we can last for that full hour!"

As they advanced cautiously, Long Yuan gave his instructions.

"Yes!"

Everyone answered in unison. After such a long period of training, the six of them now worked together seamlessly.

Their strength in team battles was formidable. Ordinary Soul Beasts and soul master teams would not find it easy to defeat them.

"Roar..."

Suddenly, after they had advanced only around three hundred meters, a low growl came from not far away.

Immediately afterward, a huge figure appeared before the five of them.

It was a massive, burly ape with a faint stench emanating from its body.

Its fur was grayish-black, and its eyes were blood-red, making it look savage and terrifying.

"Stop!"

Long Yuan raised his palm and shouted in a low voice. The group maintained their formation and halted where they stood.

"This is a hundred-year Iron Arm Ape. It's fast and powerful, and it possesses a group skill similar to an aura: Intimidation.

Once struck by Intimidation, soul masters with weak Spiritual Power will be severely affected and may even lose their ability to fight.

So, we'll strike first!"

As Long Yuan spoke, he sensed the area around the Iron Arm Ape. After confirming that there were no other powerful Soul Beasts or soul masters nearby for the moment, he waved his hand and charged forward.

Under his direction, the other five also moved together to surround the Iron Arm Ape.