Douluo: I'm Invincible

Chapter 42: Soul Ascension Platform

After Nan Fusheng suppressed the evil thoughts in his heart, he headed straight for the cafeteria.

As a Class Zero student, he was entitled to free A-class meals, which had saved him a lot of money lately.

Eat and go to class!

"Today, we'll go to the Soul Transmission Tower."

As always, Wu Zhangkong spoke briefly—unless he was teaching.

The Soul Transmission Tower?

Why? They weren't at the stage where they needed to obtain souls yet.

Except for Nan Fusheng, who had already guessed the reason, the other five looked confused. Wu Zhangkong didn't explain—he simply announced it.

Leaving the academy during class hours—it gave the students a strange and elevated sense of privilege. Every student in Class Zero felt it to some degree.

While walking, Wu Zhangkong explained, "Starting today, each of you will have one opportunity per week to enter the Soul Transmission Tower's Soul Ascension Platform for training. Cherish this chance—it's something the academy has arranged specially for you."

Gu Yue and Tang Wulin looked puzzled, so Nan Fusheng stepped in to explain:

"On the Douluo Continent, only large cities have the facilities to host Soul Ascension Platforms.

There are only eighteen Soul Ascension Platforms in total. They're some of the best places for soul masters to train."

"The Soul Ascension Platform was constructed by the Soul Transmission Tower. It's a place where soul masters can hone their skills and also experience the ancient soul master era.

I don't really understand the technical details, but I've heard that over ten Titled Douluo participated in its creation, alongside top scientists. The Soul Transmission Tower invested a tremendous amount into its construction."

"Originally, the Soul Ascension Platform was designed to help the Soul Transmission Tower further research artificial souls—aiming to improve their quality and create stronger soul constructs.

The initial experiments were only partially successful. While the platform did help enhance souls, the improvements weren't stable or dramatic."

"But the Soul Transmission Tower had already invested so much, and they couldn't just scrap it. So over time, the Soul Ascension Platform evolved into a unique system.

In short, it's a place where the continent's most advanced soul tools, elite soul masters, and brilliant researchers come together."

"When a soul master enters the Soul Ascension Platform, it's like stepping into another dimension. Though relatively safe, it simulates battles with soul beasts and enhances real combat skills.

Some soul masters even manage to evolve their souls inside. Although rare, it can lead to breakthroughs. I've only heard these things—I've never actually been inside."

"How do you improve your soul?" Tang Wulin asked.

Nan Fusheng replied, "It's simple. Whether we're talking about souls or soul rings absorbed from beasts, their strength is determined by how many years the soul beast cultivated.

So improving a soul means increasing its cultivation years.

For example, both our current souls are at the ten-year level. That means our chances of improvement are decent. If we train often in the Soul Ascension Platform, we might see growth."

"However, the higher a soul's level, the harder it becomes to upgrade it through the platform."

Nan Fusheng's voice held a tinge of excitement. After all, entering the Soul Ascension Platform normally required 500,000 federal coins and a certain level of status.

But the money wasn't even the main issue. Only 1,000 spots were available each month for the basic Soul Ascension Platform, and most were pre-booked by powerful clans or major factions. Without strong connections, you had no chance.

Xie Xie chimed in, "So the academy's being super generous! If Wei Xiaofeng finds out we're getting to use the Soul Ascension Platform, he's going to regret quitting."

Compared to Aolai City, where Nan Fusheng was from, the Soul Transmission Tower in Donghai City was much grander. As one of the eighteen Heavenly Pillars of the Soul Transmission Tower organization, it was a regional hub.

The tower could be seen from a great distance—hundreds of stories tall, more than 400 meters high. Even in a modern city like Donghai, it stood out as a landmark.

The base of the tower was octagonal and covered a huge area. Every ten floors, the tower narrowed upward until it reached the spire at the top.

Its grandeur was impossible to ignore—even from the outside.

The academy had obviously made arrangements in advance. When they approached the entrance, the Dean of Studies, Long Hengxu, was already waiting.

Seeing Wu Zhangkong approach, he greeted respectfully, "Teacher Wu."

"Dean Long," Wu Zhangkong replied simply, his face expressionless as always.

Long Hengxu nodded and said, "Come with me."

As they stepped inside the first floor of the Soul Transmission Tower, the students were struck by the grandeur of the interior.

The floor was paved with dark golden stones, each with natural gleaming patterns. Towering stone pillars supported a ceiling that stretched dozens of meters overhead.

But most striking were the vivid murals painted on both the pillars and the dome.

The murals were majestic—depicting landscapes, powerful soul beasts, and legendary warriors, as if telling a long-lost story.

Wu Zhangkong explained,

"These murals depict the legend of Spirit Ice Douluo, the first master of the Spirit Pagoda and inventor of artificial souls. He led humanity in the fight against the great beast tides."

"What you see here is only part of the full story. The murals across all eighteen branch towers come together to form a complete picture.

The murals in the headquarters of the Spirit Pagoda record his legendary battle against the strongest soul beast, the Beast God, Di Tian."

"That battle was the last time either of them was ever seen. Spirit Ice Douluo disappeared afterward. But legend says he won—because Di Tian, the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King, was never seen again either."

Nan Fusheng listened quietly, his eyes drifting across the murals. In the mural showing the beast tide, countless terrifying soul beasts surged forward, facing off against a mighty city.

Floating above the city was a radiant young man. His eyes were piercingly bright. Around him were several hovering figures:

—A beautiful woman in white.

—A graceful lady in green.

—A blooming flower resting on his shoulder.

—A giant bear.

—A massive white insect.

These companions guarded the young man, who was surrounded by dazzling spirit rings of varying colors and brightness.

Spirit Ice Douluo—Huo Yuhao!

No… his real name was Dai Yuhao.

Nan Fusheng knew his story better than anyone. After watching Unrivaled Tang Sect, he had been filled with mixed feelings.

This was a man who had carried deep hatred… but had ended up serving the Tang family like a loyal dog—all for the sake of "love." Even though his mother was eventually resurrected, Nan Fusheng still couldn't accept it.

Just wondering—did Dai Yuhao ever manage to break free of his father-in-law's spiritual chastity belt?

At that moment, Nan Fusheng noticed Tang Wulin staring at another figure in the mural beside Dai Yuhao.

"Dragon Butterfly Douluo, Tang Wutong," Xie Xie said, his eyes shining. "She was Huo Yuhao's wife. Beautiful and crazy strong. She and Spirit Ice Douluo could merge their martial souls into one ultimate form. They were unbeatable back then."

"Her name sounds really similar to Wulin's…" Gu Yue murmured, her tone a bit off. "And… have you noticed that Wulin kind of looks like Tang Wutong? Especially the eyes."

Xie Xie shrugged. "How do they look alike? Dragon Butterfly Douluo had light blue hair and eyes. Wulin's are both black. Totally different."

Listening to their banter, Nan Fusheng felt an odd sensation rise in his chest.

If they only knew Tang Wulin was the younger brother of Dragon Butterfly Douluo… and the son of Sea God Tang San… Would Gu Yue go berserk right here and now?

After all, soul beasts had been nearly wiped out—thanks in no small part to King Tang and his noble "contributions."

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