stjorthotic Chapter 306 Alliance Expo
Chapter 306 Alliance Expo
Chapter 306 Alliance Expo
"And you? Were you brought here by Professor Diana or Lord [Explosive Flame]?"
Li Ang paused for a moment, then said softly, "The head of the Gorman faction—has passed away. I'm here to participate in the competition."
Elena froze, the relaxed expression on her face vanishing instantly, replaced by astonishment and a hint of heaviness. She opened her mouth, but finally whispered, "—Please accept my condolences. Lord Blazing Flame's reputation is renowned throughout our Obsidian Tower."
She paused, then looked at Li Ang again, her gaze becoming much more complex. "I didn't expect you to be at the level where you can already represent Lelita. I wish you all the best."
"Thank you," Li Ang said.
At this time, Dinah had also returned from completing the formalities at the airport management office and joined Carlos's faction leader and others.
A green-robed wizard from the chalk tower led the group forward, politely gesturing for them to follow him to the arranged resting place.
Li Ang nodded to Elena and turned to walk towards his teammates.
Elena stood there, watching Li Ang's tall figure disappear into the group of his distinguished companions, gradually fading into the distance.
She recalled that when they parted ways at Leli Tower, she had said she would try her best to catch up with him. Now, when they met again, he had quietly advanced to level three and even become a player representing Tower One in the competition.
A mix of emotions welled up inside her: amazement, disappointment, and a renewed, even stronger fighting spirit.
"Li Ang—" she murmured to herself, clenching her fist, "Next time we meet, I will definitely get closer to you."
Led by the guide wizard of the White Chalk Tower, Li Ang and his group officially stepped into the territory of the Alliance's number one tower.
They arrived at the Elemental Tower, one of the five giant towers. This tower was made entirely of pure white, jade-like stones, and its body was several degrees thicker than that of the Riley Tower. Looking up, the top of the tower almost disappeared into the clouds.
The green-robed wizard leading the way was a middle-aged man with a friendly smile. As he walked, he introduced the place: "Gentlemen, this is the Elemental Tower, our Chalk Tower Elemental School's teaching and research facility, and also one of the main places for receiving guests from other towers. Your rest area is located on the middle floor of the tower, with a great view and is very quiet."
They weren't walking on stairs, but on a smooth stone platform embedded in the inner wall of the tower. The surface of the platform was engraved with intricate runes. As the green-robed wizard infused a trace of magic into it, the platform rose steadily and vertically, with almost no feeling of weightlessness during the ascent.
Rodney nervously clutched her brother's clothes, while Nelson tried to remain calm, though his eyes were filled with astonishment.
The stone platform quietly stopped on a certain floor inside the tower. In front of it was a wide and bright corridor with a floor paved with white stone with natural textures. At intervals on the walls, there were oil paintings depicting elemental spirits, ancient great wizards, or magnificent magical scenes.
The green-robed wizard led them to a heavy wooden door at the end of the corridor. The words "Between the Still Winds" were engraved on the door in Common. He took out a crystal card and pressed it on the lock, and the door slid open silently.
"This is your accommodation during the tournament," the green-robed wizard said, gesturing for everyone to enter. "The tournament will officially begin in three days. During this time, you are free to move around as you wish. All public areas within the tower are clearly marked, and the central platform of the five towers is currently hosting an Alliance Expo," he explained. "It's a lively place, showcasing the latest magical artifacts, potion recipes, and rare materials from each tower, and definitely worth a visit."
As the group entered the room, they found that the suite was more spacious than expected, consisting of two floors. The upper floor had several bedrooms with independent bathroom facilities, while the lower floor had a spacious living room and relaxation area, as well as a small study.
The interior is decorated in an elegant style, and the huge floor-to-ceiling windows offer a superb view of the giant floating platform in the center of the Five Towers and the continuous white buildings of the Chalk City in the distance.
"Then I won't disturb your rest any longer." The green-robed wizard bowed politely. "If you need anything, please ring the silver bell in the living room, and a servant will come. I wish you all a pleasant time in Chalk City."
After putting away the room key and seeing off the guiding wizard, the Carlos faction leader walked to the window, gazing at the ant-like flow of people on the platform below and the faint sounds of noise emanating from it. He turned to the group and said, "The Alliance Expo is indeed a good place. All the schools of thought will bring out some of their latest research results or rare materials. Those who are interested can go and take a look. Even if you don't buy anything, it's good to broaden your horizons."
Maya was the first to respond; she had long been itching to go after the guiding wizard's words: "Of course we have to go, Li Angqing, let's go together!"
Olivia nodded; she had always been drawn to sparkly and lively places. Helena and Rudick exchanged a glance, also showing interest.
Li Ang naturally had no objection: "Alright, let's go take a look together then."
The Carlos faction leader and Professor Diana said they wouldn't go, so Li Ang and his group left the Still Wind Room and followed the signs inside the tower toward the floating platform in the center of the five towers.
The path to the platform is not a simple corridor, but a series of transparent light bridges suspended in the air. The light bridges appear fragile, but they are as solid as metal when stepped on, with soft light curtains on both sides to block the wind from the high altitude.
Looking down from the Bridge of Light, one sees the orderly streets and miniature buildings of the White Chalk City below, while in the distance, the other four giant towers stand like towering white giants, radiating powerful magical energy.
Even for Li Ang, who had seen a lot of the world, this scene still made him feel the profound foundation and powerful strength of the White Tower as the leader of the alliance.
Following the flow of people and clear signs, they soon arrived at the giant platform suspended in mid-air. The platform was roughly divided into three levels. The bottom level seemed to be a logistics and large equipment parking area, the middle level was the venue for the expo, and the top level was shrouded in a hazy haze, making it impossible to see the specific scene.
Upon arriving at the second-floor entrance where the expo was located, even though Li Ang was mentally prepared, he was still slightly shocked by the scene before him.
The vast circular hall is probably over a kilometer in diameter, and the dome simulates the illusion of blue sky and white clouds, with soft and bright light shining down evenly.
Inside the hall, countless stalls were neatly arranged, displaying a dazzling array of items: wands, armor, puppets, cauldrons, flying brooms, potions of various colors, shimmering ores, ancient scrolls, and rare medicinal herbs.
On one side of the entrance, there is a rather conspicuous counter with a clear light screen above it displaying the contribution points/gold coin exchange area.
Eve looked at the counter and whispered to Li Ang, "To trade here, you need to use the Alliance's universal contribution points."
Therefore, we need to first exchange our contribution points or gold coins in the tower for points here.