Su Wen understood the implications behind Ning Fengzhi's warning.
Behind the Great Spirit Arena, there is someone backing it. Even Spirit Hall does not provoke them without conflicts of interest.
In another sense, the Great Spirit Arena is also a force spread throughout the entire continent.
Seeing Su Wen's calm demeanor, Ning Fengzhi stopped explaining further.
"I have already arranged a meeting with the head of the Great Spirit Arena in Heaven Dou City."
Accompanied by Su Wen, Ning Fengzhi arrived at the Great Spirit Arena in Heaven Dou City, into a top-tier luxurious private room.
"You are Su Wen?"
"Yes."
"The name Master Wen is renowned throughout the world. As a Spirit Master myself, I thank Master Wen for the contributions made to the entire Spirit Master community."
The visitor was polite, clearly a powerful Spirit Douluo level expert, showing utmost respect to Su Wen.
Zhang Tianlei, in charge of the Great Spirit Arena in Heaven Dou City, an 82nd level Spirit Douluo.
Turning the conversation, he inquired about Su Wen's purpose for this meeting.
"I wonder what guidance Master Wen has for meeting with me today?"
"Elder Zhang, I wonder if you can represent the entire Great Spirit Arena? Represent all the Great Spirit Arenas across the entire continent," Su Wen asked.
Zhang Tianlei narrowed his eyes.
Earlier, when Ning Fengzhi contacted the Great Spirit Arena, similar requests were made, seeking someone who could speak on behalf of the entire Great Spirit Arena.
"Master Wen, rest assured, I hold some authority within the Great Spirit Arena. Even for matters involving the core operations of the Great Spirit Arena, I can report to higher levels without hesitation."
Ning Fengzhi felt a stir in his heart, speculating on who these higher levels might be.
Officially, the operations of the Great Spirit Arena were managed by regional heads.
Even as the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi had never encountered individuals higher than these regional leaders.
"In that case, let me proceed," Su Wen stated his purpose, "I wish to invite the Great Spirit Arena to join Wisdom Palace."
"What?" Zhang Tianlei showed a surprised expression.
Why would Su Wen make such an impossible request?
"To be precise, not join Wisdom Palace, but to invest," Su Wen clarified.
"Invest?" Zhang Tianlei nodded, finding this approach more acceptable, and continued to inquire, "What kind of investment?"
"Existence of the Mountain of Books and Sea of Knowledge space not only serves as a place for knowledge dissemination but also for combat."
"Oh?" Zhang Tianlei had visited the Wisdom Palace in Heaven Dou City before, experiencing only the dissemination aspect.
However, he had not yet experienced the new version of the Mountain of Books and Sea of Knowledge space.
Su Wen immediately created a Mountain of Books and Sea of Knowledge space and pulled Zhang Tianlei and Ning Fengzhi into it.
Rather than calling it a Mountain of Books and Sea of Knowledge space, it was more like a martial arena space.
Inside the space, there were no various information resources typical of the Mountain of Books and Sea of Knowledge space, only a large platform.
"Senior Zhang, you should be able to use your Martial Spirit and a certain amount of Soul Power," Su Wen reminded.
Zhang Tianlei took Su Wen's reminder and realized that he could indeed mobilize his Martial Spirit within this space.
However, it seemed somewhat weaker than outside, and his Soul Power was only at the level of about Rank 10.
"Being able to mobilize Soul Power naturally means you can also fight here," Su Wen said.
He looked at Zhang Tianlei, waiting for him to experiment.
Sure enough, Zhang Tianlei used his Martial Spirit, Thunder Leopard, to conduct tests in this martial arena, testing the strength that the arena could restore.
"Compared to compressing my Soul Power to Rank 10 in reality, the difference isn't big. At most, it has restored about 70% of the strength in Martial Spirit abilities," Zhang Tianlei commented.
Nevertheless, this was still impressive.
Moreover, even with only 70% restoration, it allowed Spirit Masters to fight more freely here.
"I plan to designate an area within the Mountain of Books and Sea of Knowledge space at the Wisdom Palace for Spirit Fighting," Su Wen said. "After all, whether it's familiarity with one's own Spirit Skills, mastery of Soul Power application, or practice with self-created Spirit Skills, combat is necessary."
Zhang Tianlei frowned upon hearing Su Wen's idea. He understood immediately that this was akin to competing for business with the Great Spirit Arena, and also grasped why Su Wen had spoken as he did earlier.
"Do you want Great Spirit Arena to participate in this Spirit Fighter project?" Zhang Tianlei asked.
"Exactly. After all, managing the Spirit Fighter arena requires manpower and a certain system. Great Spirit Arena has experience in this area, and I would feel more at ease handing this aspect over to you," Su Wen replied.
After listening, Zhang Tianlei remained silent for a long time. The three left the Spirit Fighter arena space and returned to the private room in Great Spirit Arena.
"I can't make a decision on my own. I will report your request and await instructions from higher-ups," Zhang Tianlei finally responded.
After all, this involved the operations of the Great Spirit Arena. If Wisdom Palace had the capability of the Spirit Fighter arena, it would clearly reduce the number of visitors to the real Great Spirit Arena in the future.
And, eventually, control over Wisdom Palace's Great Spirit Arena will rest in Su Wen's hands. There's no doubt about the creator of the entire Mountain of Books and Sea of Knowledge having control. This is also why Zhang Tianlei hesitates to make a decision.
"No rush. The opening of the Spirit Fighter arena's functionalities will only be considered after I complete the establishment of Mountain of Books and Sea of Knowledge in Star Luo Empire," Su Wen said calmly.
After leaving the Great Spirit Arena, Ning Fengzhi asked Su Wen, "Xiaowen, what exactly does your Wisdom Palace intend to achieve? Why are you even starting to encroach on the Great Spirit Arena?"
Previously, it was fine as Wisdom Palace focused solely on knowledge dissemination. But now, they are even offering the functionality of a Spirit Fighter arena. Not only are major sects joining, but some members of Spirit Hall are also involved. Su Wen even intends to relocate the Great Spirit Arena to Wisdom Palace's Mountain of Books and Sea of Knowledge.
"Of course, it's to promote the development of the Spirit Master world. With the Spirit Fighter arena in the virtual world where life and death are not at stake, Spirit Masters can hone their combat experience better. Whether it's the application of Soul Power or the refinement of Spirit Skills, everything will be more convenient," Su Wen explained.
Ning Fengzhi shook his head and didn't press further with Su Wen.
"You must have your own reasons for doing this, but I still want to remind you that taking too big a step may lead to a fall," he cautioned.
"Don't worry, Uncle Ning. I don't have any ambitions concerning the Continent. Whether it's unification or establishing a regional power, it's not that important to me," Su Wen replied straightforwardly.
Hearing Su Wen's direct admission that he had no intentions regarding the unification of the Continent, Ning Fengzhi finally relaxed.
Back at Wisdom Palace, Su Wen arrived at Supervision Peak in Three Magical Mountains.
Currently, the Supervision Peak had already recruited many direct disciples, all newly awakened Spirit Scholars. Their current task was focused on cultivation.
Wisdom Palace recruits disciples without requiring innate talent. Anyone who is dedicated to cultivation and seeks a better future can join Wisdom Palace.
"Where's Lin Dong?"
"Senior Brother Lin Dong is currently in seclusion, aiming to break through to the eighth level."
"Oh?" Su Wen was quite surprised.
Just before the Spirit Master Competition, Lin Dong had recently joined Wisdom Palace. At that time, his Martial Spirit had awakened almost a year ago, and his Soul Power had reached the fourth level. If he successfully breaks through this time, he would be advancing four levels in a year.
This speed had already far exceeded the usual pace of one level of Innate Soul Power cultivation.
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