The moment Tang Wulin joined the Spirit Pagoda, Tang San's divine sense awakened once more, and then he was stunned.
Half of Tang Wulin's luck had completely vanished, leaving only the other half, which was being maintained by some strength.
No, this isn't right!!!
Wulin, how could you join the Spirit Pagoda? Who pulled you into the Spirit Pagoda?
Or do you also have a death wish... You should accept my path of education!
Tang San's divine sense twisted in frustration, but there was nothing he could do.
'What exactly is going on? Has Father not completely taken over the Douluo Plane? Who is helping the will of the plane to maintain itself?'
Several questions arose in his mind, but as just a fragment of divine sense, Tang San was powerless to find the answers.
Moreover, with the Abyss right outside, any unusual movement from his father could be detected, which would ruin his ten-thousand-year plan.
Tang San's divine sense fluctuated between dark and light, but he eventually forced himself to calm down and began to consider the forces at his disposal.
Da Ming, Er Ming, the Clear Sky Sect, Shrek Academy, the Tang Sect that had merged with Shrek Academy, the Sea God Douluo lineage, sea soul beasts, the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well, the Valley of Heart's Questioning, the Star Luo Federation, the Heaven Dou Empire...
After calculating the possible assistance he could gather from the mortal world, Tang San let out a sigh of relief.
It's enough. The Douluo Plane couldn't possibly have any god-level existences.
Just Da Ming and Er Ming alone would give any unknown enemies a hard time, not to mention the long list of forces behind them.
As for Wulin... it's better not to count on him.
But have these forces suffered any losses over the years?
At this thought, Tang San's divine sense frowned.
One day in the divine realm equals one year in the mortal world.
His observation of the lower realm couldn't be precise, as a single moment of inattention could mean several years had passed below.
As a God King, he couldn't constantly watch over a plane that no longer had a Child of Fortune.
Furthermore, the divine realm was filled with daily troubles from Destruction, Xiao Qi avoiding him, Rong Nianbing trying to escape, and a host of other issues.
Add to that the later divine realm wars, and he had even fewer opportunities to observe the lower realm.
Thinking carefully, the current state of the forces he had arranged on the Douluo Plane was... oh no, he couldn't remember.
Tang San's divine sense: "..."
Well, it's just a fragment of divine sense.
How could it possibly retain all the memories from his time as a God King?
The fact that it could remain conscious was already due to his main body's deliberate reinforcement.
"Sigh..."
Life is hard, even for the Sea God.
...
With the help of the staff, Tang Wulin quickly completed all the necessary procedures and obtained his identification as a member of the Spirit Pagoda, along with a small crystal chip.
Looking at the crystal chip in his hand, he asked curiously, "What is this?"
"It's a portable soul guide screen. You can use it to access various information on the soul guide network, as well as search for things you need within the Spirit Pagoda's internal network. Information about auctions, rare treasures, cultivation insights, and other things related to cultivation can all be found on it."
The staff member smiled. "Of course, it's just a summary. The information inside is usually known to those with good connections. This is just a small feature to ensure that Spirit Pagoda members don't miss out on some opportunities."
"Really?"
Tang Wulin was pleasantly surprised. For him, this feature was a huge help.
He had heard from Xie Xie that the three items needed to break the seal might be available at an auction, but the prices were too high.
Now, with this, he might be able to find the spiritual items at a lower price.
With the help of the receptionist, Tang Wulin quickly learned how to use the screen.
He flipped to the information he wanted, saw the listed prices, and immediately calmed down.
'Sorry, my bad.'
He had been too naive. How could there possibly be such a bargain for him to find?
Putting away the crystal chip, Tang Wulin turned to the receptionist and asked, "Sister, since I've joined the Spirit Pagoda, can my family move here to live?"
The primary reason he joined the Spirit Pagoda was to provide his parents with a safe home.
Obtaining spiritual items wasn't his top priority.
"Of course, you can," the receptionist replied with a smile.
"There are residential buildings nearby for the families of Spirit Pagoda members, and they're very close to here. Moreover, if your parents have any special skills, they can also work here and settle directly within the Spirit Pagoda."
With his biggest concern addressed, Tang Wulin felt completely at ease and then asked, "Are there any money-making jobs at the Spirit Pagoda? Like forging, for example?"
"Did you forget? I mentioned earlier that if you join the Spirit Pagoda, you'll receive specialized training," the receptionist said with a smile.
"We'll arrange a forging instructor for you, and your monthly stipend will also increase. You don't need to worry about money."
Seeing her smile, Tang Wulin didn't bring up the topic of money again.
After a moment of silence, he said in a serious tone, "I already have a forging teacher, so..."
"That's not a problem," the receptionist replied, to Tang Wulin's surprise.
"The Blacksmith department of the Spirit Pagoda recruits interns, just like teachers in academies. You'll just be one of many students, so there's no need to worry about the issue of mentorship."
Tang Wulin was taken aback.
He felt there was something off about her words, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
In the end, he could only nod and say, "Thank you, I'll work hard."
"Then, follow me," the receptionist said, leading the way with a gleam in her eyes.
This is great! A promotion! A raise!
Meanwhile, Hua Yichen, who was in the upper levels, received a message from Guang Biao.
"The evil soul masters have been arrested. Thank you for the tip."
Hua Yichen raised an eyebrow, replied with a "You're welcome," and then walked over to the window, gazing at the skyscrapers outside.
He had also received news from Skysea City earlier, saying that the evil soul master base was a fake and only a Soul King had been captured.
Thinking of this, Hua Yichen narrowed his eyes and fell into deep thought.
"It's been so many years. Why haven't we been able to find a single high-ranking member of the Holy Spirit Cult? Where are the leaders of the Holy Spirit Cult?"
"Could the rumors that the Holy Spirit Cult has shifted its focus to the oceans and the continents of Star Luo and Heaven Dou be true?"
The Federation currently lacks the environment for the Holy Spirit Cult to fully develop, so it's only natural for them to shift their focus.
The oceans are vast and boundless, and the Federation has no control over them.
As for the Star Luo and Heaven Dou continents, they are blind spots for the Spirit Pagoda.
After all, as a Federation organization, they wouldn't establish branches there.
Those continents still largely follow the systems from ten thousand years ago, relying on soul rings.
However, it seems there are forces within the Federation helping them by supplying soul spirits to the two nations.
At this point, the internal development of those continents is not entirely clear to the Federation, but it's certain that they lag behind the Federation.
Because of this, after the Federation's long-distance navigation technology advanced, the higher-ups have been advocating for an invasion of those two nations to prevent them from becoming a future threat.
However, due to internal disagreements, no action has been taken.
"If the Holy Spirit Cult is truly developing there, what are the attitudes of the Star Luo Federation and the Heaven Dou Empire?"
Hua Yichen thought of the Sun Moon Empire, which had collaborated with the Holy Spirit Cult ten thousand years ago, and pursed his lips, feeling an inexplicable sense of foreboding.
He had also reviewed Tang Ziran's records.
Was he really targeted by the Holy Spirit Cult just because of his research abilities?