Sun Moon Empire, Get in My Bowl
Faced with Ma Zhong's question, Huo Yuhao smiled faintly, "My three teachers are all unwilling to deal with worldly affairs and have no interest in the position of Tower Master. So, although I am young and lack virtue, I have taken the liberty of temporarily sitting in the position of the first Tower Master of this Spirit Pagoda Transmission Tower."
Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked. They hadn't expected that Huo Yuhao, who looked no more than fifteen years old, was actually the true Tower Master Spirit Pagoda.
However, what concerned them even more was another piece of information that Huo Yuhao had inadvertently revealed in his words: what did "three teachers" mean?
These shrewd individuals almost reflexively began to calculate in their minds: weren't there only two Vice Tower Master?
One Qingtian Douluo, another is Sky Phoenix Douluo, so who is this third teacher?
Could this Spirit Pagoda be hiding a third Limit Douluo?
Huo Yuhao understood the principle of moderation, so the so-called opening ceremony of the Spirit Pagoda did not actually last very long.
All that's needed is to truthfully demonstrate the power of the Spirit Soul, and then naturally all the major powers will be begging for cooperation from the Spirit Pagoda.
After everything was over, the various factions returned to their respective residences in Star Luo City, but none of them packed their bags and left immediately.
The representatives from all sides tacitly stayed behind, some remaining indoors while others frequently moved around, clearly racking their brains to figure out how to quickly board the Spirit Pagoda, a fast track that could change the future landscape of the continent.
However, the three students from the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy did not follow the crowd and leave the Spirit Pagoda. Instead, they received a private invitation from Huo Yuhao and were led to the spacious and bright office of the Tower Master on the top floor of the Spirit Pagoda.
Ma Zhong led Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen, the siblings, to sit down on the soft sofa. Jin Li busied herself serving them steaming cups of fragrant tea before tactfully leaving the office.
From the moment Jin Li entered the room, Jin Li Meng Hongchen's eyes seemed glued to her, following her wherever she went.
As a serious looks-obsessed person, Meng Hongchen has no resistance to anything beautiful. Whether it's a handsome man or a beautiful woman, she can stare at them for a long time if they are good-looking.
Jin Li's long, golden-red hair, as white as lava, and her strikingly beautiful, heroic face were exactly to her liking. Even after the office door was gently closed, she still smacked her lips in lingering satisfaction.
Xiao Hongchen glanced at her embarrassing younger sister, frowned involuntarily, and ultimately decided to pretend she hadn't seen anything.
He turned his gaze back to the composed young man opposite him, and after a moment of silence, he couldn't help but sigh, "I never imagined that after three years, you would have become the master of the Spirit Pagoda Tower Master."
Xiao Hongchen is known as the number one genius of the Sun Moon Empire. He is naturally arrogant and there are very few people who can make this young master submit. Huo Yuhao is obviously one of them.
Three years ago, in the continent-wide high-level Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament, he lost with complete acceptance.
At that time, he could at least see the other person's back, and he felt that as long as he worked twice as hard, he would catch up with them sooner or later.
But right now he's just a student still studying in the academy, while Huo Yuhao has become the leader of a new super power with unlimited potential, with two Limit Douluo in charge, and even the Beast God of the Star Dou Great Forest has established a cooperation with the Spirit Pagoda.
The difference was like heaven and earth, and for the first time in his life, Xiao Hongchen felt a sense of powerlessness, realizing that no matter how hard he tried, he could never catch up with the other person.
Huo Yuhao used the same excuse, replying casually, "It's because the teachers didn't want to be in the limelight that they put me in the position of Tower Master."
Xiao Hongchen shook his head noncommittally. He wasn't stupid; he could naturally tell that Huo Yuhao's words contained an element of modesty.
However, he was too lazy to delve into it further and instead asked the question that had been nagging at him for so long, "So, what level is your Soul Power cultivation at now?"
Huo Yuhao simply smiled, picked up his teacup, took a small sip, but did not offer a specific answer.
It wasn't that he was afraid of revealing his true cultivation level, but rather that he was afraid that saying it would be too much of a blow to the other party.
Ma Zhong, who had remained silent all along, finally couldn't hold back any longer and interjected, "Tower Master, let's not beat around the bush. Why have you specifically kept us here?"
Huo Yuhao also dropped the casual expression he had shown while chatting with Xiao Hongchen, and said in a solemn tone, "I wonder if the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy would be willing to contribute to the promotion of Spirit Soul Art?"
Upon hearing this, Ma Zhong was stunned. His eyes, hidden beneath his thick, rugged eyebrows, widened in disbelief as he asked, "Tower Master is willing to accept our Sun Moon Empire into the Spirit Pagoda?"
In his view, although the Sun Moon Empire and the Three Original Douluo Kingdoms were not irreconcilable enemies, they were definitely hostile, and the friction between the two sides on the border had never truly stopped.
The Spirit Soul Technology that the Spirit Pagoda has demonstrated today is enough to change the entire landscape of the Soul Master system. This core technology should, in principle, be firmly in the hands of our own people.
He originally thought that even if the Spirit Pagoda were to expand, it would only prioritize the forces within the Three Original Douluo Kingdoms, and he never dared to hope that this good thing would fall into the hands of the Sun Moon Empire.
Huo Yuhao smiled and nodded, his tone frank. "The Sun Moon Empire is also part of the Douluo Continent, so the promotion of Spirit Soul naturally requires the participation of the Sun Moon Empire. The purpose of the Spirit Pagoda is to benefit Soul Master throughout the entire continent, not just one country or region."
Upon hearing this, Ma Zhong was deeply shaken. Having lived to such an old age and seen countless people, he couldn't tell whether Huo Yuhao's words were genuinely sincere and without prejudice, or whether he had ulterior motives.
Regardless of the circumstances, being able to board the Spirit Pagoda, this colossal ship about to set sail, would be a tremendous boon for the Sun Moon Empire.
He immediately straightened his expression and said in a deep voice, "What does Tower Master want us to do?"
Huo Yuhao already had a plan in mind, and said directly, "The Spirit Pagoda has just been established, and the promotion of Spirit Soul has only just begun. If the Sun Moon Empire is willing to cooperate, it can select a site in Ming Capital to build a Spirit Pagoda and join the Spirit Pagoda Council as a formal Councilor."
Ma Zhong wished he could agree on the spot, but he really couldn't make the decision on such an important matter.
He quickly stood up, his tone urgent yet still maintaining the appropriate solemnity. "This matter is of great importance. I will immediately set off back to Ming Capital and truthfully report Lord Tower Master's proposal to the Dean. I believe he will not refuse to cooperate with the Spirit Pagoda."
Huo Yuhao knew this would be the outcome, and smiled, "That's perfect. If the Sun Moon Empire Alliance agrees to cooperate, I will personally travel to Ming Capital to discuss the relevant details in person."
Upon hearing that Huo Yuhao was going to the Sun Moon Empire in person, Ma Zhong's previous doubts were somewhat dispelled.
He immediately said solemnly, "If Tower Master is willing to personally visit Ming Capital, the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy will certainly welcome you with the highest honors."
With the business settled, the two sides exchanged a few perfunctory pleasantries before Ma Zhong rose and took his leave with Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen, the brother and sister.
Huo Yuhao watched the three figures disappear through the office door, then leaned heavily against the soft back of the sofa, closed his eyes, let out a long sigh, and began to rapidly organize his next plan in his mind.
Not only the Sun Moon Empire, but also Shrek City, the Dou Ling Empire, and the Heavenly Soul Empire, will begin constructing Spirit Pagoda in these places one after another.
This is called "borrowing a hen to lay eggs." Since these forces want to join the Spirit Pagoda Council and enjoy the huge benefits brought by the Spirit Soul Art as soon as possible, they have to give something in return. It is only right that they contribute money, land, and manpower.
As for why they contacted the Sun Moon Empire first, besides Yun Ming's impending departure to infiltrate Sun Moon Empire Holy Spirit Cult, there was a deeper reason: Huo Yuhao needed the Sun Moon Empire's rare metals.
The development of Soul Guidance Technology is inseparable from rare metals, and many rare minerals on the continent are almost all concentrated within the territory of the Sun Moon Empire, which is firmly controlled by the Mingde Hall.
Ma Zhong's previous concerns were not unfounded; Huo Yuhao did indeed have ulterior motives.
However, what he sought was not some shady conspiracy, but a straightforward, overt strategy.
If you want to join the Spirit Pagoda and enjoy the enormous benefits brought by the Spirit Soul Technology, you can exchange it for rare metals unique to the Sun Moon Empire. I'm sure Jing Hongchen wouldn't refuse.
After all, the Sun Moon Empire has plenty of rare metals, but the Spirit Soul Art is unique to this one and only, found nowhere else on the entire continent.