The next day, morning light in Shrek City spilled over the Spirit Pagoda's pristine white exterior, reflecting a sacred radiance. Tang Wulin's party of seven gathered here once more. Everyone looked more solemn than yesterday, their eyes filled with the resolve of those about to embark on a journey.
Standing at the front of the group, Gu Yue swept her gaze over them and explained the challenge ahead in a cool, clear voice. "The Soul Spirit Tower we're challenging has 108 floors. In theory, the higher the floor, the better the quality of the soul spirits you encounter. But remember, if you feel you can't keep going, or you've already obtained a soul spirit you're satisfied with, you can activate the exit mechanism at any time. Safety always comes first."
"108 floors?" Xie Xie couldn't help clicking his tongue. "That's way too many! How many floors can we actually climb?"
Xu Xiaoyan blinked her large eyes and turned to Gu Yue. "Sister Yue, what kind of soul spirit do you think would suit each of us best? We should at least have a goal."
Gu Yue considered for a moment before offering her analysis. "Xu Xiaoyan, your martial soul is the Star Staff, leaning toward mental and spatial control. If you choose an ice-attribute soul beast, its slowing and restraining effects will greatly enhance your control abilities. Besides, the ice attribute itself can freeze things on a mental level. That would also be immensely beneficial if your martial soul mutates again in the future."
She turned toward Wu Siduo, her gaze sharpening slightly. "Wu Siduo, your twin martial souls are rather unusual. The Evil-Eyed White Tiger focuses on strength, while the Hell Spirit Cat focuses on agility. Your fifth soul ring is crucial. Ideally, it should strengthen both traits at