A genuine look of gratitude flashed in An Le's eyes as she gazed gently at Kong Xuan: "Speaking of which, I must thank you for your advice back then."
"If it weren't for you, I probably still wouldn't know that my Hope Angel Martial Soul could accelerate the improvement of Soul Power by healing the wounded and soothing the pain. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to break through to Soul Emperor so quickly."
Her tone was filled with heartfelt emotion. Back then, it was under Kong Xuan's guidance that she resolutely left the familiar academic environment and embarked on that thorny "path of medicine."
Over the past decade, she has traveled almost all over the Sun Moon Empire, witnessing countless illnesses and sufferings, and also creating countless miracles and hopes.
This long journey not only enhanced her Soul Power but also profoundly reshaped her mindset.
At first, she only thought about improving her Soul Power, but later she became completely immersed in it, sincerely working to eliminate people's suffering and heal the wounds of the world.
In this daily dedication and protection, without her own deliberate pursuit, her Soul Power continued to grow, naturally reaching the threshold of level sixty.
Seeing An Le's expression, a mixture of excitement and relief, Kong Xuan smiled with satisfaction and asked, "How long do you plan to stay this time?"
An Le hesitated for a moment, then said softly, "A few months, I guess. I've been traveling all these years, and I'd like to stop and take a good rest, and get together with everyone."
Then, her eyes regained their firmness and clarity. "Afterwards... I plan to travel to the Star Luo Empire, where many people also need my help."
An Le today is no longer the naive and confused little girl she once was.
Ten years of traveling and practicing medicine gave her unwavering beliefs and a clear plan.
Deep within those gentle eyes lies a composure and independence born from experience.
Kong Xuan nodded understandingly, respecting her choice.
Immediately, his gaze naturally fell on the silent stranger beside An Le.
This was a woman who looked to be in her early twenties. She was tall and slender with a cool and calm expression, like a sharp sword sheathed in its sheath. Although she was not ostentatious, she possessed an aura that could not be ignored.
"Who is this...?"
With a hint of curiosity, Kong Xuan asked politely.
Upon hearing this, An Le turned her head to look at the woman beside her, her eyes instantly brightening.
She smiled and introduced herself to everyone, "Her name is Ye Guyi. I unfortunately encountered a group of Evil Soul Master before, but fortunately, Sister Guyi appeared in time and saved me."
She paused, a hint of pride in her voice, and then added, "By the way, Sister Guyi's Martial Soul is also an angel, Holy Angel!"
Upon hearing this, a commotion arose among the surrounding crowd, and their gazes fell upon Ye Guyi with surprise.
Angel Martial Soul are basically top-tier Martial Soul, and they are very rare on the continent.
Having studied under Ren Jun since childhood, they naturally understood that the Holy Angel were the nemesis of all Evil, and their divine attributes had an absolute suppressive power against Evil Soul Master.
Kong Xuan naturally knew the name " Ye Guyi ". In the original novel, she was a member of the Ordinary Alliance, an underground force in Mingdu, and was eventually tricked into going to the Spirit Pagoda by Huo Yuhao.
Now her life trajectory has shifted, and she has unexpectedly arrived here ahead of schedule because of her efforts to help An Le.
Such talented individuals should not be missed.
An idea quickly took shape in Kong Xuan's mind. He cleared his throat, and his voice clearly reached everyone's ears.
"Please be quiet, everyone. I have something to tell you all now."
He looked around and said, "After the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament concludes in six months, the Spirit Pagoda will officially open to the entire continent and fully promote the Soul Spirit System."
"At that time, we will need a large number of people and core members. I would like to invite you to officially join the Spirit Pagoda after the competition!"
With their current cultivation levels, they would have already reached graduation standards if it weren't for preparing for the competition.
Kong Xuan was essentially finding a place for them in advance.
"Of course we'll join! Is there even a question?"
Xu Wei was the first to jump out, his tone resolute. "I, Xu Wei, will follow you, Brother Xuan, for life! Brother Xuan points east, I will never go west!"
His lead immediately enlivened the atmosphere.
Most of the people present were from commoner backgrounds and had few ties or better options outside the academy. They all eagerly expressed their willingness to join the Spirit Pagoda.
Having witnessed the power of Soul Spirit, they were all very optimistic about the development of the Spirit Pagoda. With Kong Xuan as the tower master, wouldn't they all be considered the elders of the Spirit Pagoda?
With the development of the Spirit Pagoda, they will all be able to become famous throughout the continent and even future generations. How could they miss such an opportunity?
However, amidst the chorus of approval, Xu Tianyi frowned slightly, his face showing reluctance.
After the noise subsided, he hesitated before speaking, "My... father hopes that after I graduate, I can join the army and gain experience."
His royal status sometimes became a constraint for him.
At this moment, Kong Ling blinked, looked at her brother, and said loudly, "Who says that joining the Spirit Pagoda means you can't join the army?"
Her words instantly drew everyone's attention. "Don't forget your relationship with the Spirit Pagoda Master is quite special. You should have this little bit of privilege, right? What do you say, brother?"
Upon hearing this, Kong Xuan exchanged a glance with his sister, then smiled and affirmed, "For the sake of Spirit Pagoda, at least in the beginning, other forces will indeed join in."
As he spoke, he looked at Xu Tianyi: "So joining the military and joining the Spirit Pagoda are not contradictory, at least not in your case."
The conflicted look on Xu Tianyi's face vanished instantly. Without further hesitation, he immediately declared loudly, "Since that's the case, then I, Xu Tianyi, will naturally join the Spirit Pagoda!"
Finally, everyone's gaze turned to the new face who had remained silent all along— Ye Guyi.
At this moment, Ye Guyi's face showed a hint of confusion that seemed out of place with the lively atmosphere around her.
She had previously followed An Le to remote villages and small cities to save lives, where information was relatively limited, and she knew nothing about the new concept of " Soul Spirit ".
An Le noticed her confusion and quickly and affectionately took her hand, leaned close to her ear, and explained the function of the Soul Spirit in simple and clear language.
As An Le explained, Ye Guyi's clear eyes, which had initially held a hint of confusion, grew brighter and brighter, eventually bursting forth with astonishing brilliance!
As soon as An Le finished speaking, Ye Guyi didn't hesitate at all. She raised her eyes and looked directly at Kong Xuan with burning eyes. "I'll join!"
Looking at his spirited companions, Kong Xuan felt an indescribable surge of pride and satisfaction.
He seemed to see it all: the Spirit Pagoda, supported by a group of partners intertwined with talent, conviction, and camaraderie, would surely rise like the sun, shining brightly, with a promising future!
Now that everyone was here, after a brief discussion, they enthusiastically headed together to the academy's Soul Fighting Arena.
Nothing helps Qiangu Fuliu and Ye Guyi integrate into the group and understand each other's fighting styles better than a few exhilarating real battles.
Chatting and laughing, they filed into the Soul Fighting Arena in twos and threes.
Amidst the clamor of voices, one figure stood motionless, unmoved.
It's Gu Yuena.
She simply stood there calmly, her amethyst-like eyes quietly fixed on Kong Xuan.
Kong Xuan immediately noticed this unusual gaze.
He turned his head and met Gu Yuena's gaze, a slight thought stirring in his heart.
"What's wrong?"
As Kong Xuan approached Gu Yuena, he spoke, his voice unconsciously lowering.
Gu Yuena's long, silvery-white hair swayed gently in the breeze. She slightly raised her eyes, looked at Kong Xuan, and parted her lips slightly. " The Snow Empress has sent a message."