Heading to the Spirit Ascension Platform
"Isn't it just the Spirit Ascension Platform for upgrading Soul Spirit and refining and enhancing Soul Ring? I'm not some country bumpkin."
Yu Zhen showed no embarrassment at being exposed, and continued to laugh happily, then smoothly revealed the purpose of his visit.
"It's good that you know. Director Long will be here later, and he will personally take you to the Spirit Pagoda in Eastsea City to enter the Primary Spirit Ascension Platform for training."
Bai Yushan tapped the sofa armrest lightly with his fingertips, raising an eyebrow slightly. Each entry into the Spirit Ascension Platform required a huge amount of points, making the cost extremely high.
"Uncle Yu Zhen, the Spirit Ascension Platform must have cost a lot, right? How much will it cost this time? I'll make up the difference later."
Yu Zhen immediately put on a stern face, feigning seriousness, but then relaxed, his tone full of doting affection.
"Xiaoshan, what are you saying? You are now the most promising genius of our Eastsea Academy, our trump card Impact future competitions in the Federation. The consumption of the Spirit Ascension Platform is nothing to worry about. From now on, you can go to the Spirit Ascension Platform once a week... no! Twice a week!"
Upon hearing this, Bai Yushan smiled and readily accepted the favor. He had always been clear about his gratitude and grudges, Yu Zhen had always been very kind and considerate to him; he would remember this favor.
"Then I Yu Zhen. Like I said before, if the academy ever encounters problems it can't solve, or if someone is deliberately targeting Eastsea Academy, just give the word, Uncle Yu Zhen, and I'll take care of it for you."
Yu Zhen was overjoyed upon hearing this; it was exactly what Bai Yushan had wanted to hear.
Bai Yushan may not seem like much now, but Yu Zhen is investing in the future!
Moreover, he had a premonition that this future wouldn't be long at all!
After chatting for a while, the office door was knocked on time, and Long Hengxu, the director of the intermediate academic affairs office, pushed the door open and entered. Long Hengxu looked at Bai Yushan with great respect, without any airs of treating an ordinary student.
"Dean, all the formalities have been completed, and we can take Bai Yushan to the Spirit Pagoda at any time."
Yu Zhen nodded and gave a few instructions, telling Long Hengxu to cooperate fully with Bai Yushan's needs and to ensure the safety of the entire training process.
Bai Yushan then left the academy with Long Hengxu and traveled by car to the Spirit Pagoda located in the center of Eastsea City.
While driving, Long Hengxu explained to Bai Yushan, "Although Eastsea City ranks last in the Skysea Alliance in terms of Soul Master training, it is still a first-tier city. Therefore, the Spirit Pagoda has a branch in Eastsea City, and it is even known as one of the Eighteen Heavenly Pillars!"
Bai Yushan looked up in the direction Long Hengxu was pointing and saw a giant tower piercing the clouds in the distance, standing out prominently in the entire city.
As the Soul-Guided Vehicle drew closer, the complete appearance of the Spirit Pagoda came into full view. The base of the pagoda was a standard octagonal shape, occupying an extremely large area, and firmly rooted in the city center.
Every ten stories the tower extends upwards, it tapers inwards, its overall lines straight and regular, converging all the way to a sharp top. The entire tower is cast from a special silver-white Soul Guidance Alloy, with flowing blue energy veins covering its surface, constantly emitting a thick and stable spatial Soul Power fluctuation, exuding a powerful and oppressive aura.
The vehicle came to a stop, and the two walked together into the main gate of the Spirit Pagoda.
The hall was spacious and bright, with a constant stream of Soul Master coming and going, mostly students and teachers from various academies who came to temper their Soul Spirit. The staff of the Spirit Pagoda, dressed in uniform, immediately stepped forward with a respectful and enthusiastic attitude.
"Sir, is there anything I can help you with?"
Long Hengxu didn't waste any pleasantries; his tone was crisp and decisive.
"Spirit Ascension Platform, thank you."
The staff member immediately nodded and led the way, turning to the side to gesture for passage.
"Plz follow me."
As you walk further in, the walls on both sides of the corridor are covered with giant murals depicting battle scenes of the Federation's top Soul Master throughout history, including the well-known deeds of the Spirit Ice Douluo from textbooks.
Many of the fellow young students stopped and gazed at the murals with awe, whispering about the legendary Soul Master's past achievements.
Long Hengxu discreetly glanced at Bai Yushan and noticed that the nine-year-old boy remained calm and composed throughout, his gaze never lingering on any of the murals for even a second, and his steps always closely following the staff in front of him, showing no curiosity whatsoever.
Bai Yushan didn't care about these past legends and textbook content at all. To him, even the most dazzling past powerhouses were irrelevant to him. He only wanted to find strong enough real combat pressure to break through the bottleneck of Electric Current Push that had been stuck at 70,000 volts for so long.
The three quickly boarded a private elevator and descended. The Spirit Ascension Platform itself was located deep underground. A slight feeling of weightlessness was felt during the descent, and after just three minutes, the elevator doors slowly opened.
Outside the door was an extremely spacious underground hall, where dozens of staff members performed their duties in an orderly manner. Behind the hall, straight metal corridors extended, leading to different levels of the Spirit Ascension Platform area.
Long Hengxu took out his college-exclusive privilege card and handed it to the staff member on duty in front of him.
After verifying the card's authorization, the staff member didn't ask any further questions, quietly raised his hand to signal the two to follow, and led them into one of the metal passageways.
The passageway stretched for tens of meters, surrounded by cold, solid alloy walls that isolated it from all external Soul Power interference. At the end of the passageway, another small elevator waited quietly, and the three stepped into it again to continue descending.
This time the descent was faster, and the elevator came to a smooth stop a dozen seconds later.
The elevator doors opened, revealing a circular, enclosed room made entirely of metal. Giant soul-guided screens were embedded in the walls, displaying real-time footage of a virtual jungle. The scene was lush with vegetation, and the Soul Power aura was highly realistic, replicating the authentic wilderness environment.
The staff member leading the way turned around and began to read out the rules for entering the Spirit Ascension Platform to the two of them.
"Mr. Long, your card shows that you have a single-person entry slot to the Primary Spirit Ascension Platform this time, with no strict time limit for your training. If you encounter fatal danger during the training, simply press the signal device on your wrist to immediately force yourself out of the virtual space and return to this preparation room. Next, I will explain all the precautions for the training."
Bai Yushan stood obediently in place, seemingly listening attentively to the rules, but in reality, he didn't take these basic instructions to heart at all. Every word the staff member said went in one ear and out the other; he was only looking forward to entering the virtual battlefield and starting real combat as soon as possible.
After a lengthy explanation of the rules, the staff pressed a switch on the wall, and the side wall slowly slid horizontally, smoothly moving out a horizontally placed humanoid metal capsule. The interior of the capsule was precisely grooved according to the human body's contours, and its overall shape was long and narrow, looking very similar to a sealed coffin.
"Simply lie down inside. Once the pod closes, it will automatically connect to your brainwaves, allowing you to enter the Spirit Ascension Platform. I wish you a successful training."
Without the slightest hesitation, Bai Yushan stepped forward and lay down inside the metal cabin. The cabin conformed to the curves of the human body, providing a comfortable experience far exceeding that of his dormitory bed.
The next second, the metal cabin closed automatically, and a soft, pale blue light enveloped the interior. A gentle fluctuation of Spiritual Power instantly enveloped Bai Yushan's entire body.
The light and shadow shifted before my eyes, and in the blink of an eye, Bai Yushan was already in a boundless primeval forest. The damp scent of grass and trees wafted over me, and the sounds of wind and animal roars echoed through the forest. The spatial simulation was 100% realistic, indistinguishable from a real wilderness battlefield.