Douluo: Legend of the Dragon King - The Voice of the Purple Emperor

Chapter 4 Shrek City

"Can you eat that much?" Shen Yue was somewhat dumbfounded.

Gu You was enjoying his meal. Although it wasn't anything fancy, there was plenty of steamed buns and noodles.

However, the scene was indeed awkward, and Xinya stared at him like she was watching a mukbang.

Gu You was also puzzled. He didn't have the kind of blood and qi power that Tang Wulin needed, so why was he still not full after eating so much? Could it be that people with dragon-type martial souls are born eating a lot?

"By the way, I've already reported Yue Tian. He can enroll directly when he comes back." Xin Ya looked at Shen Yue. For some talented but poor children, the Sun and Moon Federation has corresponding policies. For ordinary families, primary school education is free for three years, but fees are charged after intermediate school. If they are talented, the government will also pay for it. For some poor families, primary and intermediate school are free, but it is very difficult to get a spot for a poor student.

"Thank you." Shen Yue nodded heavily.

……

Two days later, a Soul Guided Car sped through the Tianhai Expressway. Xinya drove with one hand while admiring the beautiful scenery of the west coast outside.

Gu You also opened the car window and looked at the boundless sea. He was filled with emotion. The Starry Sky Forest was about to disappear. How much longer would this vast and boundless sea remain?

Xinya also noticed that Guyou was deep in thought, glancing back from time to time.

"I know I'm handsome," Gu You said, smoothing his hair.

"Hey, you're putting on an act, you know? Sometimes I really feel like you're not your age, at least not six years old," Xinya said calmly.

"Precociousness is no good!" Gu You was speechless. Xin Ya's actions had gradually swept away his sadness when he left his teacher and grandmother, as well as his melancholy when he looked at the sea.

……

Shrek City.

There aren't many skyscrapers as one might imagine; instead, there are more retro buildings, giving the place an ancient and quaint feel. However, this is a historical city on par with Tiandou City, so some of the ancient buildings are quite normal.

The addition of many advanced soul guidance technologies in later generations has given these ancient buildings a unique flavor. For example, a medieval house in the distance is surrounded by faint yellow light particles, which are soul guidance shields. They accumulate soul power by solar energy and are enough to block fixed soul guidance cannons below level five. This is also the charm of Shrek City, full of a sense of security.

Gu You gazed into the distance and saw a towering building reaching straight into the clouds. That was the headquarters of the Eighteen Heavenly Pillars Spirit Transmission Tower, known as the "Heavenly Spirit Tower!" It had a full eighty-one floors and a height of nearly three thousand meters.

At the same time, this is also the destination that Gu Youxinya went to first, to choose a suitable soul spirit, become a soul master, and then go to Shrek Academy.

"The government has already told the Spirit Pagoda that your first six soul rings are all free, and you can choose any of them. Also, your talent has caught the eye of an elder in Shrek Academy. Even without the recommendation of a councilor, your entry into Shrek Academy is a sure thing," Xinya said enviously from the side.

Gu You could only smile. Having talent was a good thing, but belittling others was definitely a bad thing. However, the Federation must have paid a price. Otherwise, what would it mean to have the first six rings for free, and to be able to choose freely?

Inside the headquarters of the Heavenly Spirit Tower, Leng Yaozhu frowned as she looked at the report in her hand. The federal government had actually offered such a generous condition for a child.

A spirit with innate full soul power, a martial spirit unseen for ten thousand years, that's interesting. Although he's not loyal to the Spirit Pagoda, it's not unreasonable for him to take on a disciple, is it? Judging from her own reputation, the Federation probably won't mind. Thinking of this, Leng Yaozhu smiled. She didn't believe that she, the dignified Heavenly Phoenix Douluo, one of the most famous experts on the continent, would be rejected if she wanted to take on a disciple.

Thinking of this, Leng Yaozhu nodded in satisfaction, then softly called out, "Yali!"

"Yes, Deputy Tower Master." Long Yali pushed open the door to Leng Yaozhu's office and walked in.

"I have something to ask you..."

At noon, after lingering by the roadside for an unknown amount of time, Xinya and Guyou finally arrived at the foot of the Spirit Transmission Tower.

Looking closely at the magnificent building, Gu You realized it was a masterpiece of nature. The entire building was octagonal, with three floors and four sides. Every nine floors, it would shrink inwards until it reached the top spire.

Stepping inside, the space is very spacious, surrounded by a magnificent golden atmosphere. The floor is paved with dark gold stone with gorgeous natural patterns, and huge stone pillars support a dome that is 50 meters high.

At the very center stood two statues. Gu You immediately recognized them as Huo Yuhao, the once-mighty Spirit Ice Douluo, and his wife, Tang Wutong, the Dragon Butterfly Douluo. The surrounding walls were constantly reflecting images of Huo Yuhao's seven spirit figures and some earth-shattering stories using some kind of soul tool. However, this was only a part of the story. Each of the eighteen pillars recorded some stories, and only when they were put together was the story more complete.

As for the character Huo Yuhao, how would Gu You describe him? From initially changing his surname to focus on revenge, to later voluntarily taking the surname Dai, he ultimately became a loyal follower of the Tang family because of Tang Wutong.

There are many tourists coming and going around, and the income from selling spirits and spirits from the Spirit Pagoda alone is enough to make a fortune.

"Hello, how can I help you?" the receptionist said with a smile.

Xinya took out a special black card, scanned the card slot next to it, and some information instantly appeared under the reflection of the soul tool.

"Choose a soul, thank you." Gu You's eyes widened.

"Are you Gu You?" The staff member's voice trembled slightly.

"Yes." Gu You scratched his head, somewhat confused.

"Just a moment, I understand!" The staff member quickly left, leaving Gu You and Xin Ya completely bewildered.

"Is this the service you're offering? If it weren't for the fact that she's a girl, I would have already started cursing." Xinya frowned in dismay.

"Sister Yali, you're here! The child you mentioned is here." The girl who had left found Long Yali, her voice excited.

"Understood, Huiqing. Be quieter next time. There are many high-rise offices here." Long Yali patted Huiqing's head. She knew all too well what materials these offices were made of. Even if Shrek City exploded, the sound of the explosion might not reach their ears. Her purpose was to help this girl, who was just starting out in the workplace, understand some subtle principles.

"I know... Sister Yali."

While waiting, Gu You pondered what he should choose as his first soul spirit. Suddenly, the word "Tyrannosaurus Rex" came to mind. It was a sub-dragon species, primarily aggressive, and perfectly suited to his needs. The main question was whether the Spirit Pagoda had it. He remembered that Tang Wulin's Tyrannosaurus Rex soul spirit was brought out from the Spirit Ascension Platform.

"Hello, child." A voice suddenly appeared, catching Gu You off guard. Xin Ya, who was standing to the side, was stunned. Everyone around turned to look. The girl looked to be only seventeen or eighteen years old. She was wearing a light black dress and had a noble air about her. The girl was Long Ya Li.

Gu You was puzzled. This attire wouldn't be anything special outside, but this was the Spirit Pagoda, with strict hierarchical divisions, just like spirit rings. White was the lowest level, and then it went up step by step. Perhaps it was a matter of personal preference, but Gu You noticed that people in Douluo Continent always liked to use colors to indicate their status.

(End of this chapter)