Luo Guixing

Consciousness sank into darkness, then swiftly returned.

Yu Nanyuan slowly sat up from where he lay flat inside the metal cabinet, and the suction pads attached to his body fell away on their own. Because his Spiritual Power was so strong, he felt no discomfort from his consciousness leaving the illusory world of the Spirit Ascension Platform, and he hardly needed any time to recover. Everything that had happened earlier inside the Spirit Ascension Platform was still vivid in his mind; even every movement he had made was clearly etched into his thoughts.

The light that came on around him was somewhat dazzling, making him narrow his eyes instinctively. Glancing to the side, he found that Yu Zhen and Ji Hongyu were right in front of him, while Lu Binzhou had come out of the metal cabinet one step before him and was now standing respectfully behind Yu Zhen and Ji Hongyu.

"Binzhou, you can go back first," Ji Hongyu instructed Lu Binzhou.

Lu Binzhou bowed to Ji Hongyu and Yu Zhen, then gave Yu Nanyuan a simple, honest grin and a slight nod before turning and taking the Soul Guidance Elevator out of the Metal Room.

Yu Zhen seemed to have guessed Ji Hongyu's intention, but he merely watched with a smile as Yu Nanyuan left the metal cabinet and came before them.

Ji Hongyu asked in a grave, serious tone, "Nanyuan, are you willing to join our Spirit Transfer Pagoda? Remember, I don't mean the Donghai Spirit Transfer Pagoda, but the entire Spirit Transfer Pagoda organization. With your talent, as long as you're willing to join the Spirit Transfer Pagoda, you'll definitely receive the highest level of attention from the Spirit Transfer Pagoda. I can guarantee that you'll enter the Spirit Transfer Pagoda Headquarters directly and be nurtured with the best treatment. Even priceless treasures like soul bones will be within your reach. These are things your grandfather cannot provide for you."

Yu Zhen's expression appeared very calm, but inwardly he let out a quiet sigh.

Choosing to join the Spirit Transfer Pagoda was indeed a perfect choice. Within the Sun Moon Federation, the Spirit Transfer Pagoda's influence was no weaker than Shrek Academy's, and it could also develop Yu Nanyuan's Talent and potential to the greatest extent. More importantly, if he joined the Spirit Transfer Pagoda, he would not have to face the threat of the Abyss Plane head-on like he would in the Blood God Legion.

This was what Yu Zhen worried about most. He did not want Yu Nanyuan to walk the old road taken by his son and daughter-in-law. His only hope now was for Yu Nanyuan to live a safe and happy life. Being a little selfish about such things—what was wrong with that?

No matter the motive, he had no reason to stop Yu Nanyuan from joining the Spirit Transfer Pagoda.

After hearing Ji Hongyu's words, Yu Nanyuan also fell silent. To be honest, he was not surprised that Ji Hongyu would invite him to join the Spirit Transfer Pagoda. But in this turbulent era, the Spirit Transfer Pagoda might not necessarily be the choice most suited to him.

After all, in the near future, the Spirit Transfer Pagoda's collusion with the Evil Soul Masters of the Holy Spirit Cult would be confirmed as fact.

Yu Nanyuan shook his head.

"Grandpa Ji, I don't want to leave Eastsea City for now. Wouldn't it be fine for me to stay and study at Donghai Academy?"

"That's true. You're still young. It is indeed a bit too early to talk about these things. With the resources and Financial Resources your grandfather controls, they're also enough to support your cultivation at this stage." Ji Hongyu was startled when he heard this, and the serious expression on his face eased. But then his tone shifted as he added, "However, if you ever have thoughts of joining the Spirit Transfer Pagoda in the future, you can come find Grandpa Ji at any time."

For some reason, Yu Zhen suddenly felt as if he had breathed a sigh of relief. Perhaps, deep down, he did not want the young Yu Nanyuan to leave Eastsea City so early like his son, Yu Heng, had. With a gentle expression, he placed his right hand on Yu Nanyuan's shoulder and said to Ji Hongyu with a beaming smile, "Lao Ji, let's set this matter aside for now. It won't be too late for Nanyuan to make a choice when he's a bit older, and there's no need to rush. Isn't President Luo from the Heaven Dou City Mecha Master Association bringing his grandson over for a visit right now? Nanyuan and I should go meet them as well."

"I almost forgot about what happened between you and this President Luo." Ji Hongyu laughed despite himself, and the expression on his face became a little odd.

Yu Zhen was not only the Dean of Donghai Academy, but also the President of the Mecha Master Association in Eastsea City. He himself even possessed a powerful Black-Grade Mecha. It was precisely for this reason that the Donghai Academy Advanced Division had specialized courses aimed at developing students in the direction of mecha masters. Over the years, it had nurtured quite a few outstanding mecha master talents and had built no small reputation throughout the Eastern Part region.

As presidents of mecha master associations in major cities, Yu Zhen and this President Luo from Heaven Dou City naturally knew each other. However, the relationship between Yu Zhen and President Luo could not be considered harmonious. Heaven Dou City was one of the top-ranked major cities in the Sun Moon Federation, and had even once existed as a capital city. This had caused President Luo of Heaven Dou City to develop an extremely arrogant personality. Although President Luo would not show it openly, that contempt was something anyone could sense.

Heaven Dou City? Surnamed Luo?

A thoughtful look appeared on Yu Nanyuan's face. Listening to the conversation between Yu Zhen and Ji Hongyu, he could not help but think of something.

In his Past Life Memory, Luo Guixing, who had ranked seventeenth on the Young Talent List, seemed to have come from Heaven Dou City. It couldn't be that much of a coincidence, could it?

Before long, Ji Hongyu and Yu Zhen brought Yu Nanyuan back to the first-floor hall of the Spirit Transfer Pagoda by Soul Guidance Elevator. The Spirit Transfer Pagoda staff were receiving two figures, one old and one young.

The one in front was a white-haired old man. He looked quite advanced in age, but his face was very ruddy, and he was hale and hearty. His deep blue eyes were exceptionally bright. He was none other than President Luo of the Heaven Dou City Mecha Master Association.

The moment he saw Ji Hongyu, President Luo rose from the sofa and greeted him warmly.

"Pagoda Master Ji."

Ji Hongyu waved for the Spirit Transfer Pagoda staff to withdraw, and a courteous smile likewise spread across his face.

"President Luo has come from afar. Please forgive us if our hospitality is lacking."

"You are too polite, Pagoda Master Ji." President Luo smiled and waved his hand. Then, noticing Yu Zhen and Yu Nanyuan behind Ji Hongyu, his gaze froze instantly. This was especially so when he sensed the special Spiritual Energy fluctuations spilling out from Yu Nanyuan's body.

With his status and experience, how could he not understand what that meant? This was clearly someone who had just entered the Spirit Ascension Platform and absorbed a large amount of Spiritual Energy.

"So President Yu is here as well."

"Nanyuan, greet President Luo," Yu Zhen said to Yu Nanyuan beside him with a beaming smile.

Through simple observation of words and expressions, Yu Nanyuan also guessed some of his grandfather's thoughts. He immediately bowed to President Luo with perfect courtesy, the smile on his face looking as if it had been carved from the same mold as Yu Zhen's.

"Hello, President Luo."

The smile on President Luo's face did not diminish as he nodded to Yu Nanyuan. Although he now felt as miserable as if he had swallowed a fly, he still had enough self-control not to show joy or anger on his face.

"Guixing, you greet President Yu as well."

At President Luo's instruction, the little boy behind him, who was around the same age as Yu Nanyuan, also stepped forward and bowed to Yu Zhen.

"Hello, President Yu."

Luo Guixing stood right in front of Yu Nanyuan. His skin was fair, his features delicate, and his blue hair and blue eyes had a glass-like quality. The two of them were both sizing each other up.

"Guixing, you and Nanyuan are close in age. If there's a chance in the future, you two can interact more."

Yu Zhen likewise nodded with a smile, then directly led Yu Nanyuan out of the first-floor hall of the Spirit Transfer Pagoda.

"President Luo, we won't disturb you here any longer. I hope your grandson can also obtain a Soul Spirit here that satisfies him."

President Luo's brows furrowed tightly, while a flash of inspiration suddenly struck Luo Guixing. He abruptly turned his gaze to the side and stared at Yu Nanyuan's back in disbelief.

How is that possible? He's actually Innate Full Soul Power too?

The expression on Ji Hongyu's face grew even stranger. Thinking of President Luo's goal in coming here, he could not help asking, "President Luo, are you certain you want to choose that Century Void Worm as your grandson's Soul Spirit?"

President Luo gathered his thoughts. Believing that Ji Hongyu was referring to the Void Worm's Year Limit being too high, he immediately said solemnly, "Although the Void Worm is not skilled in combat, it possesses several extremely miraculous Space Attribute Soul Skills, which happen to suit my Luo Family's Space Element Martial Soul. Guixing will definitely take the Control System Battle Soul Master path in the future as well. Over these years, I have also found some Natural Treasures for Guixing that can improve his Physical Quality. Successfully absorbing it should not be a problem."

Ji Hongyu said nothing more. Since President Luo insisted, he could only go along with it.

When Luo Guixing heard that he would soon be able to fuse with that Ancient Strange Species, the Void Worm, as his Soul Spirit, the emotions in his heart also became exceptionally excited. He withdrew his gaze with an arrogant expression.

"Do you know? Even among those with Innate Full Soul Power, there can be a world of difference."