socalfunplaces Chapter 243 Everyone is Like a Dragon?
Chapter 243 Everyone is Like a Dragon?
Chapter 243 Everyone is Like a Dragon?
Ning Tian led Xiao Xiao through the streets of Qinglong City, where the Qinglong flags hanging on the buildings on both sides fluttered in the wind.
It has changed dramatically since it was called Shrek City.
After the reconstruction, the former bustling atmosphere of the city was replaced by a calm and efficient atmosphere of readiness.
The streets were clean and wide, and pedestrians hurried along, their faces bearing a clear sense of purpose.
The air was filled with a faint metallic smoky aroma, as well as the peculiar scent of various herbs and delicacies.
Ning Tian introduced the situation of Qinglong City to Xiao Xiao: "Apart from the residents who have moved here, Qinglong City is full of people from various sects."
"The Body Sect, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Two Dragon Gates of Heaven and Earth, the Proud Sword Sect —"
"The Cao family, the Lan family, the Jiang family —"
"Almost every Soul Master faction you can think of in the Heavenly Soul Empire has established a branch in Azure Dragon City."
"Everything here operates for the goal of becoming stronger and exploring a new order."
Ning Tian's last words were pointed, but Xiao Xiao couldn't understand their deeper meaning.
Xiao Xiao's gaze followed Ning Tian's direction.
These sects, which were usually scattered throughout the empire and occasionally had friction with each other, have now all taken root in this newly established royal city.
Xiao Xiao felt as if she had stumbled into a completely unfamiliar world.
"The Azure Dragon King doesn't actually have as much of a grudge against Shrek Academy students as you think."
"Three withdrawals represent different levels of assessment. As long as you pass the assessment, you can still obtain the status of a resident of Qinglong City."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ning Tian pointed to the Qinglong City Public Library, which was still bustling with people even at night: "See it over there?"
"After the Soul Master Competition ended, Ling Luochen from the Inner Academy withdrew from Shrek Academy immediately."
"After passing the assessment, she has now become the deputy head of the management team for the Martial Spirit section of the Public Library."
As long as they are not die-hard fans of Shrek Academy, Huo Yuhao would not mind giving some former students a brand new future.
Ling Luochen, Cao Jinxuan, and others are all microcosms of those who voluntarily dropped out of Shrek Academy.
Xiao Xiao followed closely behind Ning Tian.
She even spotted Tailong, who had been dismissed by Zhou Yi, among the soldiers patrolling the public library.
Ning Tian led Xiao Xiao into the library, which was the place where the style of Qinglong City could be most directly displayed.
The interior of the library is far more magnificent than it appears from the outside.
"The library was built under the supervision of Elder Yi," Ning Tian said, not wanting to say more about Elex's identity. "Elder Yi is a high priest of the gods and the most proficient expert in the Dao of Space on the Douluo Continent. You can even think of this place as a super-large storage soul tool, only it is a soul tool that can be used by living beings to enter and exit."
Xiao Xiao looked around in shock.
The people here are dressed in all sorts of ways: there are elites in exquisite sect attire, commoners in ordinary clothes, and even soul master apprentices and cooks covered in grease.
At this moment, the head chef, who was from some unknown hotel, had just walked out of the Soul Guidance Experiment Area, followed by a dejected Soul Guidance Master.
"Commander Ning."
Upon seeing Ning Tianhou, the chef immediately stepped forward and said, "Can you tell me what's wrong with these people at the Soul Guidance Factory? They're just messing around."
"You should just use fire-attribute ores for food warmers, instead of having to come up with some wood attribute."
"They said this would keep the vegetables fresh and tender, and now it's great!"
"A layer of vibrant green shoots sprouted from the cooked dish, almost causing the guests to flip the table!"
The Soul Master whispered in defense, "We've checked the data; the Wood element is gentle and nourishing, theoretically it can—"
"That's a very bold idea."
Ning Tian's tone was neither complimentary nor critical: "You want to use the residual earth energy generated after the fire-attribute ore is activated to catalyze the wood-elemental stone? Trying to give the food extra vitality energy while keeping it warm?"
The Soul Master looked up in astonishment, never expecting that Ning Tian was also so proficient in Soul Tools.
Ning Tian pointed in one direction: "The Soul Guidance Zone Attribute Fusion Group has the materials you need. If I remember correctly, they were just published last week by the Soul Forging Research Institute."
Ning Tian then led Xiao Xiao onward, traversing the densely packed yet orderly sections resembling a honeycomb.
Xiao Xiao's eyes were not enough to describe the shock she felt.
"Is there really no restriction on identity here?"
"Everyone is equal before knowledge," Ning Tian replied. "This is a rule set by the Azure Dragon King, and it is the cornerstone of the library's existence."
"It is impossible for people to be truly equal in terms of social status. Even if everyone is exceptionally talented, social classes will still exist."
"But in the Great Library, whether you are a sect genius, a soul master, a farmer, a blacksmith, or a cook, as long as you have the desire to learn and can abide by the library's rules, the doors are open to you."
"Contribution points are the key to accessing deeper knowledge, but basic knowledge is free."
"Everyone even has one chance to receive free guidance from a high-level Soul Master or Soul Instructor. However, very few people use this opportunity now; they all choose to save it for the most suitable time."
Xiao Xiao was dumbfounded.
She even saw a young Soul Master holding a notebook, humbly asking an old farmer for advice on farming.
According to that young Soul Master's idea, Soul Power is like water, and Soul Skills are like plants. They must follow the earth's energy to draw water into the fields.
"This is Azure Dragon City."
Ning Tian's tone was calm, but there was a hint of pride in his eyes: "Here, it's all about who can solve the problem and whose ideas are valuable."
"An old farmer who has spent his whole life cultivating the land may have a deeper understanding of the soil and crops than some Soul Masters who work in isolation."
Xiao Xiao never imagined that knowledge could flow in such a way, or that identity could be so ambiguous.
The old farmer giving guidance to the Soul Master, and the cook reprimanding the Soul Master—this was something she had never dared to imagine before.
"The so-called 'everyone can be a dragon' doesn't mean turning everyone into a powerful Soul Master; that's unrealistic."
"Instead, it allows everyone's talents, experience, and wisdom to find their value, contribute to the collective, and thus gain respect and opportunities for growth."
Xiao Xiao nodded thoughtfully.
Seeing that Xiao Xiao had a general understanding of the operating principles of Qinglong City, Ning Tian then led her away from the Great Library.
As Xiao Xiao walked out of the library, she was still reeling from the shock.
She pointed to a building with a very different architectural style not far away and asked, "Commander Ning, what's that?"
"The Grand Arena is under construction and not yet in use."
The location Xiao Xiao pointed to was none other than the headquarters of the Council of All Spirits.
Even though they have reached cooperation agreements with the far north, the starry sky, and even the ocean, the existence of the Council of All Spirits remains a closely guarded secret.
Xiao Xiao glanced at the burly man lying on the recliner at the entrance of the "Great Battle Arena," then quickly followed Ning Tian toward the core area of Azure Dragon City.
After Xiao Xiao and the others left, Xiong Jun turned his head to look in the direction they had gone.
"Who is this young Soul Master who Ning Tian personally escorted to the Azure Dragon King's Mansion?"
The closer you get to the core area, the fewer guards there are, but their strength increases dramatically.
According to Ning Tian, the leaders here are at least Soul Douluo level.
Occasionally, even some titled Douluo who have nothing better to do will appear here.
The invisible pressure permeating the air made it almost impossible for Xiao Xiao to breathe.
Ning Tian generously introduced Xiao Xiao to various aspects of Qinglong City.
If her Three Lives Soul-Suppressing Cauldron martial soul can play an important role in Huo Yuhao's Qi theory, then she will naturally be one of his own in the future, and there is no need to hide too much.
If Xiao Xiao has any improper thoughts, they will be exposed under Huo Yuhao's current insightful perception.
The result will simply be that the soul beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest will have one more food source.
Xiao Xiao stood in front of the Azure Dragon King's Mansion, gazing up at this unimaginable building.
It is not a magnificent palace in the traditional sense, but rather a giant fortress that combines cutting-edge soul tool technology with the profound mysteries of soul power.
"Commander Ning."
Xiao Xiao asked nervously, "Don't I have to take an assessment?"
"Your martial spirit is somewhat special," Ning Tian said frankly. "The Azure Dragon King personally tested you."
"Come in with me. The Azure Dragon King should have finished his discussion by now."
Ning Tian led Xiao Xiao into the interior of the Azure Dragon King's Mansion.
At that moment, Huo Yuhao, who had finished a whole day of discussion with Hongyue and Baiming, also pushed open the door and came out.