"I haven't improved as quickly as you. After three years, I'm only Level Twenty-Seven."
Gu Yue Na rested her cheek on her hand and quietly watched Lu Jun.
She felt somewhat troubled.
Three years had passed.
There had been no progress at all in Good Friend Battle Royale.
Lu Jun's attitude toward her remained neither warm nor cold.
He still did things his own way, caring only about his own affairs. Every day, he attended classes and cultivated diligently.
What was more, the information network on the Spirit Beast side had discovered that the Tang Sect and Shrek Academy had also been searching for the Divine Artifact all these years.
She was anxious.
If Lu Jun's true identity was really discovered by the Tang Sect or Shrek Academy, she would no longer be able to worry about concealing her identity.
She would have to reveal her true form and take them on.
However, what made Gu Yue Na wary was that both the Tang Sect and Shrek Academy were places that led from the Douluo Continent to the God Realm.
Because Sea God Tang San had emerged from those two places. They truly had gods protecting them.
"Level Twenty-Seven at nine years old is already very impressive."
Lu Jun had already packed his things and was preparing to return to the Spirit Pagoda to report to Leng Yaozhu.
"It seems Teacher wants to arrange for you to enter Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. I'm going there too," Gu Yue Na said as she leaned closer.
"You're going too?"
"We're taught by the same teacher. Isn't it normal for us to go to Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy together?"
"Mm, that makes sense. I'm leaving first."
Lu Jun turned and left the classroom, prompting Gu Yue Na to hurriedly follow.
This guy...
Gu Yue Na followed behind Lu Jun, silently observing him.
Over these three years, she had never sensed the aura of that Divine Artifact again.
He hid it deeply. But that was fine. If even I can't see through him, those people from the Tang Sect and Shrek definitely won't either.
Inside Leng Yaozhu's office, she sat behind a broad desk, flipping through a Soul Power test report in her hands. There was not much surprise on her face.
"Level Thirty?" She raised her eyes to Lu Jun, who stood before her, the corners of her lips curling slightly. "A little faster than expected."
Lu Jun had always been one of her key subjects of observation.
Over the years, everyone had witnessed his hard work.
Lu Jun nodded, his gaze calm. After three years together, he had grown accustomed to Leng Yaozhu's indifferent manner.
No matter how astonishing the talent he displayed, she always seemed to merely smile faintly, as if everything had been within her expectations.
"How much Spiritual Power do you have now?"
"A little less than Gu Yue Na." Lu Jun answered honestly. "Only five hundred for now."
Five Hundred Points Spiritual Power marked the Spirit Sea Realm.
The realms of Spiritual Power were related to the growth of Spirit Souls and improvements in all other aspects.
The Spirit Origin Realm ranged from 0 to 100, the Spirit Connection Realm from 100 to 500, and the Spirit Sea Realm from 500 to 5,000.
For Lu Jun to reach five hundred points at the age of nine and officially enter the Spirit Sea Realm was already an extraordinary achievement.
Even so, he was still slightly behind Gu Yue Na.
Gu Yue Na had 555 points.
But Lu Jun was not discouraged.
Only an idiot would compare Spiritual Power with the Silver Dragon King.
With the abilities of a First-Level Deity, she could control her Spiritual Power to be however many points she wanted.
That was outright cheating. How could anyone compare with her?
"Your Spiritual Power has improved quite well." Leng Yaozhu smiled as she set down the report. "But you must remember that you are different from ordinary Weapon Spirits. You possess an Ultimate Attribute."
"A Weapon Spirit grants you incomparably powerful offensive ability. Combined with your Ultimate Ice, the stronger your Spiritual Power is, the greater the power of your Ultimate Ice."
"I understand, Teacher. That's why I've been working hard to improve my Spiritual Power all these years." Lu Jun had already begun calling her Teacher.
Leng Yaozhu was truly doing her best to nurture him in every aspect, offering him all kinds of guidance.
Calling her Teacher was only proper.
But Lu Jun's problem was obvious. His Spiritual Power needed to catch up from here on.
He was not like an ordinary warrior.
He was more like a mage.
Was there anything strange about a mage wielding a sword?
Leng Yaozhu nodded. "Mm, how many years is your Ice Dragon Soul Spirit at now?"
"Nine Hundred Years," Lu Jun answered. "It's just a little short of breaking through to a thousand years. My classes have been too packed recently, so I haven't had much time to visit the Spirit Ascension Platform to raise it. Otherwise, it would already be at a thousand years."
Leng Yaozhu gave a thoughtful hum, pulled open a drawer, and took out two Silver Cards with a metallic sheen.
The surfaces of the cards were engraved with intricate Soul Tool Runes, with the Spirit Pagoda emblem in the center.
"These are Riot Period entry tickets for the Primary Spirit Ascension Platform." She pushed the cards to the edge of the desk. "One for you and one for Nana."
Lu Jun took the cards. They felt cool and smooth to the touch.
The Spirit Ascension Platform was one of the Spirit Pagoda's most vital cultivation resources. It could simulate the environments of various Soul Beast Forests, allowing Soul Masters to raise their Spirit Souls' age through virtual battles.
Even Core Disciples of the Spirit Pagoda received extremely limited entry opportunities each year.
"Although Gu Yue Na's Silver Dragon Martial Soul is powerful, her first Spirit Soul has not yet reached a thousand years." Leng Yaozhu said, "Her Spiritual Power is even stronger than yours. Take care of her while you're at it, and raise both your Spirit Souls to a thousand years together."
"Thank you, Teacher." Gu Yue Na revealed a faint smile.
She had never entered the Spirit Ascension Platform with Lu Jun before.
This time, with Leng Yaozhu's help, she had finally gotten her wish.
She believed this would help the progress of Good Friend Battle Royale.
"Remember, this session of the Primary Spirit Ascension Platform is in its Riot Period. Although the efficiency of Spirit Ascension is higher, the danger has also increased significantly."
"Others can steal your Spirit Beasts' Spiritual Power, and you can steal theirs as well. So be careful. Your goal is simply to raise your own Spirit Souls to a thousand years."
"Once both of your Spirit Souls have reached a thousand years, I'll arrange for you to enter Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy." Leng Yaozhu smiled softly.
"Given that you're entering Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy early at the age of nine, I doubt they'll refuse."
As she spoke, Leng Yaozhu seemed to recall something and added,
"Oh, right. The Spirit Pagoda's Core Disciple Assessment, held once every three years, will be taking place soon as well. You need to be prepared."
"Remember to perform well, so I can continue concentrating resources on you."
"Don't worry, Teacher. There won't be any problem." Lu Jun wore a confident expression.
After grinding for three years, it was time to show some results.
"I've always had confidence in you. Hurry and go to the Spirit Ascension Platform."
Lu Jun and Gu Yue Na bowed to Leng Yaozhu before leaving the office and heading for the Spirit Ascension Platform.
The two pushed open a heavy metal door. Beyond it lay a Hemispherical Hall, with two Crystal Pods placed deep inside, their surfaces flowing with a Liquid Metal-like luster.
Several technicians in white uniforms were adjusting the equipment. Upon seeing the two of them, they immediately saluted.
This was clearly the treatment given to Core Disciples of the Spirit Pagoda.
Even the Spirit Ascension Platform equipment they used was the latest model.
This was not Lu Jun and Gu Yue Na's first time here. They walked to the pods and inserted their cards.
"Identity verification complete." A mechanical female voice sounded. "Spirit Pagoda Core Disciples Lu Jun and Gu Yue Na are permitted to enter the Primary Spirit Ascension Platform."
Lu Jun and Gu Yue Na entered the pods one after another. With the staff's adjustments, they successfully entered the world of the Spirit Ascension Platform.
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