To Eastsea City, the Eastsea Tower Master

The next morning, at dawn.

A thin wash of pale light had just appeared on the horizon, and sunlight filtered through gaps in the clouds, outlining Aolai City.

The distant sea glittered like scattered gold, its waves murmuring softly as the little city slowly awakened from sleep.

The sea breeze carried damp saltwater against their faces, bringing a hint of morning chill that refreshed the spirit.

"Brat, are you up? Time to go," Cang Xuan's voice came from outside the courtyard.

"Coming."

Fang Ming answered and pushed open the door, stepping out of his room.

Cang Xuan gave him a once-over and nodded slightly. "You look energetic. Seems the Whale Rubber refinement worked well."

"Mm."

Fang Ming nodded. "The Millennium Whale Rubber truly lives up to its reputation."

"Good. Let's go. We're heading to Eastsea City."

As Cang Xuan spoke, he turned and walked toward the courtyard gate.

"Alright."

Fang Ming nodded and hurried after him.

The two left Red Mountain Academy and headed toward Aolai City's soul-guided train station.

Eastsea City.

The second-largest coastal city in the Sun Moon Federation's eastern region, surpassed only by Skysea City, where geniuses gathered.

"The scenery here is pretty nice."

Fang Ming stepped out of the soul-guided train station and looked into the distance.

The azure sea glimmered under the sunlight like scattered gold, stretching seamlessly into the sky.

Ships of all sizes were moored in the harbor, their masts rising thickly together. Seagulls circled above the mastheads, crying brightly.

Unlike the tranquility of Aolai City, Eastsea City was full of prosperity and bustle.

Pedestrians crowded the broad streets, soul-guided vehicles moved constantly through them, and shops lined the roads in endless rows. Hawkers' cries and laughter intertwined into a lively roar.

"Brat, stop staring at the scenery. Time to go," Cang Xuan said.

"Alright."

Fang Ming withdrew his gaze.

Cang Xuan then hailed a Soul Exchange taxi and headed straight for the Spirit Pagoda.

After passing through several bustling main streets, a magnificent structure gradually came into view.

Eastsea Spirit Pagoda.

One of Eastsea City's landmark buildings, the Spirit Pagoda towered into the clouds.

Its entire body was built from dark-gray soul-guided stone, its surface engraved with dense runes that glimmered faintly beneath the sunlight.

Eastsea City was one of the locations of the Eighteen Heavenly Pillars. Though its prosperity fell far short of Shrek City's, it was still one of the Sun Moon Federation's major eastern cities.

The Soul Exchange taxi stopped in front of the Spirit Pagoda.

Fang Ming got out and looked up at the towering structure, unable to stop a sense of awe from rising within him.

As expected of the Spirit Pagoda. Its reputation was well deserved.

"Let's go."

Cang Xuan paid the fare and led Fang Ming toward the Spirit Pagoda.

The lobby was spacious and bright, with a lofty domed ceiling.

It was constructed entirely from mirror-smooth high-grade marble, every detail displaying luxury and refinement.

Exquisite murals covered the walls, depicting the Spirit Pagoda's long history and important moments.

The floor was laid with black stone, its surface bearing brilliant natural patterns.

People came and went through the lobby. Some were stewards in Spirit Pagoda uniforms, while others were Soul Masters there to handle business.

Cang Xuan walked to the reception desk and gave his name.

Before long, a middle-aged man hurried over. Upon seeing Cang Xuan, he bowed slightly. "Dean Cang, you've arrived. The Tower Master has been waiting upstairs for quite some time."

"Mm. Lead the way."

Cang Xuan nodded calmly, his tone mild.

Following behind Cang Xuan, Fang Ming muttered inwardly, I didn't expect the old man to have some connection with the Eastsea Spirit Pagoda's Tower Master.

The three took a private soul-guided elevator directly to the top floor of the Spirit Pagoda.

The middle-aged man knocked softly on the door and said respectfully, "Tower Master, Dean Cang has arrived."

"Come in."

A clear voice came from within.

Hearing this, Cang Xuan pushed open the door and entered with Fang Ming.

It was a spacious, brightly lit office, simply furnished yet elegant.

Sunlight streamed in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, bathing the entire room in warm, bright light.

Outside the windows lay a panoramic view of Eastsea City. Sea and sky met in the distance, creating an expansive vista.

A middle-aged man sat behind the desk.

He appeared to be in his forties, with refined and gentle features and bright, spirited eyes.

He wore a dark-blue robe and carried himself with ease, possessing the steady restraint unique to someone long accustomed to a position of authority.

He was Lu Feng, the branch Tower Master of the Eastsea Spirit Pagoda, a Rank 92 assault-type Titled Douluo known as Peak Suppressor.

"Dean Cang, it's been many years. You haven't changed a bit," Lu Feng said as he rose and greeted him with a smile.

"You flatter me, Tower Master Lu."

Cang Xuan nodded slightly, his tone flat. "Your life as Eastsea Tower Master seems quite comfortable. You're doing far better than this poor dean."

"You jest, Dean Cang."

Lu Feng shook his head. "You rarely come to see me."

Cang Xuan did not respond. Instead, he introduced Fang Ming. "This is Fang Ming, my child."

"This junior is Fang Ming. Greetings, Tower Master Lu."

Fang Ming bowed respectfully.

"No need for such formalities."

Lu Feng waved a hand, then turned his gaze back to Cang Xuan. "You made a special trip all the way from Aolai City. You're not just here to catch up, are you?"

"Isn't that an obvious question?"

Cang Xuan spoke calmly. "I brought this child here to obtain his first Soul Spirit. Your Spirit Pagoda should have something suitable."

"What kind of Soul Spirit do you need?" Lu Feng asked seriously.

Cang Xuan replied, "An Unyielding Soul Spirit."

"Dean Cang, this..."

Lu Feng paused slightly, and the smile on his face faded. "An Unyielding Soul Spirit isn't an ordinary Soul Spirit. Even within the Spirit Pagoda, it's extremely rare."

"Fang Ming."

Cang Xuan offered no explanation and merely called out to him.

Fang Ming immediately understood. A ball of green flame appeared in his hand.

The air around the flame warped slightly, radiating a suffocating pressure.

"This is..."

Lu Feng's gaze sharpened, and he narrowed his eyes slightly.

He sensed two ultimate attributes within the flame.

Ultimate Fire and Ultimate Poison.

Fire and poison, both ultimate!

"Ahem."

Lu Feng coughed lightly, his expression shifting. "Dean Cang, now that you mention it..."

"Though Unyielding Soul Spirits are rare, it isn't impossible."

"Tower Master Lu, just tell me what conditions are required for an Unyielding Soul Spirit," Cang Xuan said calmly.

"Alright."

Lu Feng nodded. "However, I'll need to report this first."

"Fine."

Cang Xuan nodded slightly.

"Dean Cang, please have a seat. I'll step out for a moment." Lu Feng left as he spoke, closing the door behind him.

The room fell quiet, and Cang Xuan sat down on the sofa with Fang Ming.

Lu Feng went to the room next door.

He had been personally appointed Eastsea Tower Master by Sky Phoenix Douluo Leng Yaozhu, and he was also one of the Phoenix Family's major supporters.

Lu Feng connected a soul-guided communication call to Sky Phoenix Douluo Leng Yaozhu.

"Lu Feng, what is it?"

A cool female voice sounded, indifferent in tone yet faintly carrying the majesty of one in authority.

"Lady Sky Phoenix, I've found a promising talent," Lu Feng reported respectfully.

"What sort of promising talent?"

A hint of curiosity entered Leng Yaozhu's voice.

"Innate Full Soul Power, Rank 10."

Lu Feng said, "He possesses a mutated flame martial soul with the dual ultimate attributes of Ultimate Fire and Ultimate Poison."

"I see..."

Leng Yaozhu sounded thoughtful.

"Also, Lady Sky Phoenix, they need an Unyielding Soul Spirit,"

Lu Feng added.

"Alright."

Leng Yaozhu answered decisively. "Give him the Unyielding Soul Spirit."

"By coincidence, I'm not far from Eastsea City. I'll personally meet that child later."

"Yes, Lady Sky Phoenix."

Lu Feng replied and ended the communication.