Soul Land IV (Douluo Dalu) : Ultimate Fighting - Chapter 1661: 1661: Spirit Pagoda's Current Situation

Chapter 1661: Chapter 1661: Spirit Pagoda’s Current Situation

Gu Yuena said, “I’m very glad you all are willing to support my opinion this time. I wonder what the Spirit Pagoda is thinking for the future?”

Yuanen Huiguang replied without hesitation, “Ever since you contacted us, we have convened our highest meeting. As long as you are willing, the position of Spirit Pagoda’s master should naturally return to you. We will all unite around you and support any decision you make. The entire Spirit Pagoda will obey your command.”

Gu Yuena looked at him somewhat surprised and said, “Has the Spirit Pagoda’s situation really deteriorated this much?” She was a figure from ten thousand years ago, and these people from the Spirit Pagoda were countless generations younger than her, so she spoke without any qualms.

No one would easily give up power in their hands, and the Spirit Pagoda is one of the most powerful organizations on the continent, holding an important position in the Soul Masters community. Their willingness to let her regain the position of Spirit Pagoda’s master so easily was definitely not just because she used to hold that position.

Yuanen Huiguang smiled bitterly and said, “Yes, you are right.” He did not try to hide anything, knowing that concealment in front of such a powerful figure would only breed contempt.

As a True God-level powerhouse, in fact, he is the strongest of the current generation of the Yuanen Clan, and also the elder brother of the present patriarch of the Yuanen Clan. His cultivation is extremely high, but it also depends on whom he’s compared to. From the first moment he saw Gu Yuena today, his resolve became even firmer.

The young girl before him, who appeared to have peerless beauty, gave him an unfathomable impression.

After Gu Yuena proactively contacted them, he had searched through all her data and conducted a thorough review. According to historical records, she was not only a former Spirit Pagoda master but also a former king of the soul beasts, even the Beast God Di Tian was her subordinate. Her cultivation certainly would not be inferior to the shared master of Shrek Academy and Tang Sect of old, Golden Dragon Moon Song, Dragon King Douluo Tang Wulin. She was also in a romantic relationship with Tang Wulin. Due to being born a soul beast, they couldn’t truly walk together, ending in love and conflict. Yet, her influence on the continent at the time was not weaker than Tang Wulin!

Looking at today, ten thousand years later, neither Tang Wulin nor Gu Yuena’s influence can compare to that of ten thousand years ago; they exist only in legend.

However, these two are now the last remaining Super God-level powerhouses within the entire Douluo Federation! Despite the decline in the status of Soul Masters due to technological advancement, an Ultra Divine level is still different. Just a moment ago, he deeply felt that Gu Yuena was not just Ultra Divine-level, but absolutely more than merely Ultra Divine-level.

“To be honest, the situation of our Spirit Pagoda is indeed not very good. It is truly great that you can return,” Yuanen Huiguang said with a bitter smile.

“How has the Spirit Pagoda deteriorated?” Gu Yuena asked.

Yuanen Huiguang said, “Since the day you left, actually, our Spirit Pagoda’s development has always been under the shadow of Tang Sect and Shrek Academy. Although there is no direct confrontation, our Spirit Imparting Academy has quickly turned into a second-rate academy, unable to compete with Shrek Academy. Our Spirit Pagoda’s research has always been focused on Soul Spirits. At that time, the entire planet began to evolve, and no one could compare with Shrek Academy!”

“Not only Shrek Academy, but the speed of Tang Sect’s technological development is also extraordinary. It was the energy technology provided by Tang Sect that allowed the Federation later to explore space and begin cosmic exploration. The explosive growth in technology and the Federation’s increasing emphasis on space exploration elevated their status to unprecedented importance. Indeed, our Spirit Pagoda is indispensable to Soul Masters and has maintained quite an influence. But, our importance to the Federation has been declining. Because technology has already started pushing the status of Soul Masters downhill. Even Shrek Academy and Tang Sect are affected by this, let alone us. Tang Sect is still doing relatively well. From the recent ecological warship, you can see that even with the Federation’s massive investment, they still can’t compare with Tang Sect. Tang Sect’s technology is still the most advanced in the Federation, which is the foundation of Tang Sect and Shrek Academy.”

“But we are not doing as well. We’ve invested all our resources into the research on Soul Spirits, where we can be said to stand alone. However, the emphasis on Soul Masters has been reduced, along with our influence. We also can’t transition to research soul technology, because that is meaningless, as we are starting too late and obviously can’t compare with Tang Sect and the Federation. In terms of making money, we have actually never been bad. Most of the time, we stand on the side of the parliament. However, we have long since become something with only voting rights but no choice rights. When Spirit Pagoda is described as being on the same level as Tang Sect and Shrek Academy, in fact, we have already been far behind Shrek Academy and Tang Sect.”

“This is even more so now; Shrek Academy and Tang Sect will not target us, but we also lack the courage to confront them. While we keep trying to compete with them in some areas, in fact, they never really regard us as significant. We can only watch with eyes open. Now that you have returned, it’s wonderful. Frankly, we no longer have any competitiveness left, we only hope for the Spirit Pagoda to continue flourishing. With your leadership, the brilliance of Spirit Pagoda will surely reappear. You are a Super God-level powerhouse; under your leadership, we have confidence.”

Gu Yuena listened quietly to his account, and after he finished speaking, said, “If the Spirit Pagoda no longer wishes to contend with Shrek Academy and Tang Sect, why not choose cooperation?”

Yuanen Huiguang smiled bitterly, “Cooperation is impossible. The Federation would not allow it. As one of the largest Soul Master organizations, if we were united into one solid block, how would the Federation’s politicians view us? Therefore, not only can we not cooperate, but we must occasionally have minor conflicts to put their minds at ease. But this time, it looks like a great change is coming!”

“Oh? How do you envision this change?” Gu Yuena asked thoughtfully, surprised at the sharp intuition of this current Spirit Pagoda master.

Yuanen Huiguang said, “It’s quite clear, Shrek Academy and Tang Sect have revealed their secret fleets, which obviously signals action. Otherwise, they wouldn’t show their strongest hidden strengths. Once they reveal it, they have to act. The Federation’s apprehension toward them has reached its peak. If the Academy and Tang Sect do not take any actions, the Federation will certainly make moves soon. Both sides have reached a point where they have to act. At this time, we must stand with one side. Since the Academy and Federation have already torn faces apart, we have no need to continue acting. Without your return, we indeed couldn’t decide, but with your return, we already have made a choice. We are willing to stand with Shrek Academy and Tang Sect. With your guidance and Dragon King Douluo under your command, I believe Spirit Pagoda can transition smoothly. This is my heartfelt thought, and in front of you, there is nothing to hide. Everything is for Spirit Pagoda’s legacy. Actually, when Spirit Pagoda chose me as the current master, it was already a compromise with the Academy. I believe the Academy understands this, though it hasn’t been said outright.”

“After all, no matter how you look at it, we, Shrek, and Tang Sect, at the very least, are based on Soul Masters. The Federation’s current direction is increasingly excluding us. The Cosmic Fleet is so powerful, and the explosive development in soul technology has led some people among them to expand to the point of considering us Soul Masters useless. At times like this, we must rally together.”

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