East Sea City, Soul Guidance Train Station!
With a long whistle, a dark blue Soul Guidance train slowly pulled into the station.
The metal wheels rubbed against the tracks, emitting a faint hum.
After the Soul Guidance train came to a stop, the doors slowly opened.
"Passengers heading to Shrek City, please prepare to board…"
The broadcast at East Sea Station sounded, its voice amplified by a spirit tool, spreading throughout the entire platform.
Wu Changkong, dressed in white with his ice-blue hair casually flowing, led Fang Yang and the others through the crowd and onto the Soul Guidance train.
Inside the carriage, soft lights illuminated the clean aisle.
"Please take your seats according to your ticket numbers."
Wu Changkong's cold voice came, his finger pointing at the tickets.
Eight seats were divided into two groups: three face-to-face six-person seats, and a double seat by the window.
Gu Yue unassumingly took the window seat first, while Xu Xiaoyan smiled and occupied the seat on Fang Yang's other side.
Across from them, Xie Xie was winking at Zhang Yangzi, and Wang Jinxi was already sitting with his arms crossed, eyes closed in meditation.
Tang Wulin and Wu Changkong sat in the double seat on the other side.
As the Soul Guidance train began to accelerate, the carriage gradually quieted down.
The second-class seats were a bit uncomfortable for the Zero Class students, whose bodies were growing, but everyone enjoyed the feeling of traveling.
The scenery outside the window constantly changed, and the breathing inside the carriage gradually became even; clearly, many passengers had already fallen asleep.
Even Xie Xie, usually full of energy, began to yawn frequently, eventually succumbing to sleepiness and dozing off with his head tilted.
Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi also successively entered dreamland, with Wang Jinxi's head unconsciously resting on Zhang Yangzi's shoulder.
Fang Yang looked at the girls on either side; Gu Yue had already closed her eyes, while Xu Xiaoyan was curled up like a kitten, her breathing steady.
He smiled slightly, gently opened his arms, and tenderly embraced the two girls.
Gu Yue seemed to sense something and did not resist.
Xu Xiaoyan unconsciously leaned closer to Fang Yang, a sweet smile on her lips.
Wu Changkong did not rest, maintaining his posture of closed-eye meditation.
Tang Wulin slept leaning on his shoulder, the young boy's delicate face appearing particularly tender in his sleep.
In the shadows, Xiong Jun's thick arms were crossed over his chest.
This Vicious Beast-transformed powerhouse appeared to be napping, but in reality, he was perceiving every movement in the entire carriage.
…
The night passed without incident, and in the blink of an eye, it was dawn.
As the first ray of morning sun pierced through the clouds.
When the Soul Guidance train entered the vicinity of Shrek City, its speed noticeably slowed down.
The Soul Guidance train broadcast sounded.
"Dear esteemed passengers, we have now entered the Douluo Continent's largest city—Shrek City."
"This city has a long history and profound cultural heritage, renowned worldwide for the continent's premier academy, Shrek Academy. Shrek City, as the Sun Moon Federation's largest city, holds significant economic and political status within the Federation."
Fang Yang rubbed his hazy eyes and, along with everyone else, was awakened by the train broadcast.
"Friends, you can now look at the scenery outside the window. Look to your left, that tall tower is the location of the Spirit Transfer Pagoda headquarters."
Except for Gu Yue, who appeared as usual, Fang Yang and the others, upon hearing this, looked out the left-side window in unison.
In the distance, a tall tower, seemingly reaching into the clouds, appeared.
Due to the distance, they could only see the middle and upper parts of the tower, which stood majestically, shimmering with a faint silver light. The tower body had eight sides, and its uppermost part was already shrouded in clouds.
The Spirit Transfer Pagoda Headquarters—Heaven Spirit Pagoda!
This is the tallest building on the continent; the Sun Moon Federation has explicit regulations that no building can exceed its height, as a sign of respect for the Spirit Transfer Pagoda organization!
If one were to speak of the continent's largest profiteer, it would undoubtedly be the Tang Sect.
Among the organizations with the deepest foundations, it would be Shrek Academy.
Then the Spirit Transfer Pagoda is the most powerful organization on the continent.
With wealth that could rival nations, unique spirit ascension techniques, and Soul Spirit manufacturing technology, the Spirit Transfer Pagoda controls the largest and most powerful groups of Spirit Masters and Armor Masters.
At the same time, it also possesses the most outstanding research talents, vast resources, and top-tier powerhouses. Therefore, the Spirit Transfer Pagoda holds a pivotal position within the Federation.
Seven of the one hundred and eight seats in the Federation Parliament belong to the Spirit Transfer Pagoda.
There are also many parliament members influenced by the Spirit Transfer Pagoda, leaning towards it, which demonstrates the Spirit Transfer Pagoda's power.
As the Soul Guidance train continued to move forward, the buildings outside the window also underwent some changes.
In addition to the Spirit Transfer Pagoda soaring into the clouds in the distance, there were also ancient-style buildings, as well as some modern structures.
Shrek City is not like Heaven Dou City, which is entirely composed of ancient or even primeval architecture, nor is it like a newly developed city such as East Sea City, which is completely metallic.
It gives a feeling of greater inclusiveness and vastness.
This is definitely a massive city whose boundaries cannot be seen at a glance!
Its occupied area exceeds that of any other major city on the entire continent; the only one comparable is Ming Dou, the capital of the Sun Moon Federation.
After an hour of travel, the Soul Guidance train stopped at Shrek City's Soul Guidance Train Station.
Everyone was stunned by the sight before them.
Compared to East Sea City, Shrek City's Soul Guidance Train Station was more than five times larger, yet even so, it was still bustling with people.
The huge dome, the ancient architectural style, and the stone carvings visible everywhere all showcased the city's profound heritage.
Among all major cities, only Ming Dou, where the Sun Moon Federation headquarters is located, could be compared.
"Teacher Wu, are we going directly to Shrek Academy now?" Xie Xie asked impatiently.
Even for him, from a wealthy family, coming here made it hard to suppress his inner excitement.
Wu Changkong's expression was calm, still as cold as ever. However, a complex light flickered in the depths of his eyes.
"Let's settle in first."
The hotel Wu Changkong chose had nothing to do with luxury.
Not far from the Soul Guidance Train Station, a small, old-fashioned hotel, where four rooms were booked.
The hotel looked quite old, its exterior walls already somewhat mottled, and it was entirely constructed of stone and wood.
The interior of the hotel was rustic and very clean, with extremely simple facilities.
The room configurations were all very basic: a bed, two nightstands, a wardrobe, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom.
The walls were plain white, and the view from the window was the Soul Guidance Train Station.
As for the room arrangements, Gu Yue and Xu Xiaoyan shared one, Fang Yang and Xie Xie shared one, and Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi shared one.
Tang Wulin shared a room with Wu Changkong.
"Ah, so comfortable." Xie Xie collapsed onto the bed as soon as he entered the room, stretching out his body completely.
Fang Yang first walked to the window, looking at the unfamiliar surroundings outside.
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