Eastsea Little Changkong, Tang Sect Hero Hall (Seeking Monthly Votes)

"What do you think Teacher Wu is taking us to?"

"No idea, he seems pretty mysterious!"

"This looks like the outskirts... Could he be testing us in real combat here?"

The soul-guided train rumbled along, and the group, full of questions, kept discussing among themselves.

Finally, after half an hour's journey, the soul-guided bus stopped outside a massive compound.

Its name was the "East Sea Soul-Guided Technology Park," a large-scale base for producing soul tools and even mechas.

The entire park was enormous, with buildings of all shapes and sizes, most constructed from metal.

"Follow me."

With that, Wu Changkong took the lead.

They crossed nearly half the park, walking for almost half an hour, before Wu Changkong stopped in front of a small building.

Looking closely, it was a very unique structure.

The entire outer wall was made of interlocking glass mirrors, a deep blue that reflected the sunlight.

This distinctive design stood out sharply against the surrounding metal buildings, conspicuous and eye-catching.

"Gate of Opening."

Wu Changkong approached the entrance, pressed his right hand against the glass, and said calmly.

"Oh ho ho, if it isn't Eastsea Little Changkong! Long time no see—missed you!"

The next moment, a somewhat aged voice tinged with teasing rang out beside them.

Hearing that voice, Wu Changkong's face darkened.

As for Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, Wang Jinxi, and the other Class Zero students, they were all momentarily stunned.

They never expected...

That their always aloof Teacher Wu could actually be "teased" by someone.

But who would dare address Teacher Wu like that?

For a moment, everyone's curiosity about this mysterious building and the assessment Wu Changkong had mentioned grew even stronger!

Still, there was no time to dwell on it.

Right then, the glass door slowly slid open.

Wu Changkong, his expression somewhat grim, led the way inside.

Entering the unique glass building, the interior was sleek and clean, brimming with a sci-fi feel.

Wu Changkong stepped forward, picked up six metal wristbands from a circular metal platform, and handed them to the group.

"Teacher Wu, what are these for?"

Xie Xie asked curiously as he put one on.

"They're identity recognition devices. Without them, the defense system here will activate."

"Even a Soul Saint would be easily destroyed!"

Hearing Xie Xie's question, Wu Changkong explained and warned flatly.

At that, the group was even more shocked, yet also a little puzzled.

Shocked, of course, by the tight security here.

But puzzled because...

What kind of place had Teacher Wu brought them to?

Only Zhao Tao, as a Transmigrator and Reborn One, felt neither surprise nor confusion.

Because he knew—

This was the Tang Sect's branch in Eastsea City!

As the Sun Moon Federation grew stronger and the Spirit Pagoda rose and expanded, The Tang Sect, which had long held a deep grudge against the Sun Moon Federation's predecessor—the Sun Moon Empire—had gradually gone underground.

On one hand, it was naturally to avoid retaliation from the Sun Moon Federation.

But more importantly, many of the Tang Sect's dealings were unfit to be exposed to the light of day!

After all, the Tang Sect, though claiming righteousness, had committed countless heinous acts!

It was only because the Tang Sect inherited Tang San's double standards and cunning deceit, excelling at silencing witnesses and rewriting the truth, that they had forcibly crafted an image of glory and justice.

Here, then, was the Tang Sect's Eastsea City branch, operating under the guise of some tech company to throw people off.

Seeing that everyone had put on their wristbands, Wu Changkong continued leading the way.

After passing through several more glass doors, the group arrived before a long corridor.

As he passed through the corridor, Zhao Tao suddenly felt a strange energy envelop him.

The next moment, he vanished from his spot in an uncanny manner, appearing in a deep blue space.

This space was entirely constructed from Silver-White Metal, with walls, ceiling, and floor all inlaid with deep blue crystals.

Countless rays of light flickered within this space, giving it an especially eerie atmosphere.

And just then, several beams of light flashed in succession.

Gu Yue, Xie Xie, Tang Wulin, Wang Jinxi, Zhang Yangzi, and the others materialized in this strange space as well.

"Is this Space Technology?"

Seeing this, Xie Xie couldn't help but exclaim.

"Yes, I can sense the Space Fluctuation."

Hearing this, Gu Yue nodded from the side, curiously surveying their surroundings.

At that moment.

Wu Changkong walked over to a screen on the wall and began tapping on it continuously.

"Identity confirmed."

"Test difficulty—Intermediate, number of test-takers—six."

"Ten-second countdown: ten, nine, eight..."

Accompanying Wu Changkong's actions, a mechanical voice suddenly rang out in the space.

"Teacher Wu, what exactly is our assessment task? You haven't told us yet!"

Hearing the dwindling countdown, Tang Wulin quickly spoke up to remind him.

"Go all out. Defeat your opponent."

After leaving that one sentence.

The mechanical countdown reached its end.

Six thick Blue Light Pillars suddenly descended from the sky, instantly enveloping Zhao Tao and the other five.

As the pillars flickered, Zhao Tao once again felt his body wrapped in a powerful energy.

The next moment, his body appeared in a strange space, rapidly falling toward the ground.

Faced with this situation, Zhao Tao didn't panic. Instead, he silently adjusted his posture and channeled his soul power to protect himself.

Bang!

With a dull thud, Zhao Tao's body landed steadily on the ground.

Protected by his soul power, he only felt a slight numbness in his legs, but no injury.

Looking around, he found himself in an immensely vast space.

The ground was a pure white expanse, with no blue sky or white clouds—only an endless Pale White Dome overhead.

As for the other five Class Zero students who had been beside him, they had vanished from his side.

Zhao Tao wasn't alarmed by this.

Because he knew this was the Hero Hall—a Trial Space developed by the Tang Sect, similar to the Spirit Ascension Platform.

Only here, the trial opponents were no longer simulated soul beasts, but simulated famous figures from the Tang Sect's history!

At the same time, this was also a test for joining the Tang Sect!

Just then.

In the previously silent and empty space, a grand mechanical voice rang out once more.

"Welcome to the Hero Hall!"

"Initial trial, commencing..."

"Name: Zhao Tao;"

"Age: nine and a half;"

"Test difficulty: Intermediate First Level;"

"Test requirement: Survive for thirty seconds, or defeat the enemy."

As the electronic mechanical voice ended.

Another flash of blue light appeared before Zhao Tao.

And as the blue light faded, a figure he was extremely familiar with materialized in front of him!