The Spirit Pagoda headquarters stood towering over Shrek City.
Since its founding, this place had become where the winds and storms of the continent converged.
Not only because of its groundbreaking Soul Spirit system, but also because of the intricate web of powers behind it.
Powerful representatives from all sides were stationed within the tower year-round.
Representing the soul beasts was Bi Ji, the gentle-natured Emerald Swan.
Representing the Far North was the Ice Empress, cold and proud yet holding complicated expectations toward the Soul Spirit system.
Representing humanity's peak powers was Lin Huiqun, an elder of Shrek Academy's Sea God Pavilion.
In addition, the three great empires of Star Luo, Heavenly Soul, and Dou Ling Empire, as well as the Sun Moon Empire, all had permanent envoys stationed here.
The presence of these experts and representatives
not only gave the Spirit Pagoda an extraordinary status, making it the best choice for balancing the interests of all sides,
but also turned this tower into a miniature arena for political and power struggles.
Every day, crowds flowed endlessly outside the tower.
Aside from representatives of various factions who came to handle affairs or take part in discussions, even more Soul Masters came from across the continent, drawn by its reputation.
Their eyes held both longing and unease as they crossed countless mountains and rivers, all for the chance to obtain a Soul Spirit compatible with themselves.
Although Spirit Pagoda branches had sprung up like mushrooms after rain in every major city,
in the hearts of the continent's Soul Masters, the Spirit Pagoda headquarters in Shrek City still possessed irreplaceable symbolic meaning and trust.
That sense of legitimacy and reassurance was enough to make them willingly spend greater time and resources.
Of course, the most frequent visitors were still Shrek Academy's students.