Standing beneath the City Gate, even the usually composed Lin Chen and his companions could not help feeling awestruck, their gazes lingering for a long time.
This was the heart of the entire Heaven Dou Empire, one of the continent's greatest centers of prosperity, and fertile ground for cultivation that countless soul masters yearned for.
After their long journey, everyone's clothes were dusty, and they looked somewhat tired. Mo Yuan did not rush to take them to report to Spirit Hall. Instead, he led them into the city first and found an elegant, clean, high-end Hotel where they could settle in.
"Wash up and rest first. Change into clean clothes and get yourselves in order before we go report in."
A well-groomed appearance showed both respect for Spirit Hall and the bearing of their own team.
Everyone answered and returned to their rooms, shedding the dust of travel, washing away days of fatigue, and changing into clean, practical outfits. In just an hour, they all looked completely refreshed, standing tall with bright, composed expressions and their spirits fully restored. Not a trace of travel weariness remained.
Once ready, the group set out together, heading straight for Spirit Hall's headquarters in the heart of Heaven Dou City.
Heaven Dou Spirit Hall stood in the imperial capital's most central district and occupied an immense area. Its buildings were grand and imposing, with White Jade foundations and Bluestone pillars. Glazed roof tiles glittered in the morning light, lending it a solemn dignity and a commanding presence. The square before its entrance was broad and level, its security strict, and every soul master passing through carried an extraordinary bearing. Compared with the Martial Soul Branch Academy in Suotuo City, its scale, grandeur, and foundations were on an entirely different level.
Upon entering Spirit Hall,