TL: GoldenLung
Wang Tianyu, Elder Shu, and Lan Xuanyu left the Immortal Spirit Land together, while the other six remained to cultivate. Undoubtedly, this was an even better place than the Eternal Tree Houses. Cultivating in the Immortal Spirit Land meant breathing in the fragrant medicinal aromas of over a hundred top-tier heavenly and earthly treasures!
Once outside, Wang Tianyu couldnât help but give Elder Shu a bitter smile. âI really donât want to be this kidâs liaison anymore. Heâs just too unpredictable.â
Elder Shu laughed heartily. âThose who donât stir up trouble are mediocre. The more capable someone is at causing a ruckus, the further they go. Stirring things up is goodâyoung people should be like that.â
Wang Tianyu glanced at Lan Xuanyu, who stood respectfully nearby. His hands itchedâŠ
But he had to admit that it was precisely because of this âruckusâ that Lan Xuanyuâs position in the Academy had become increasingly importantâespecially after he returned with the Space Origin Crystals. This contribution was already beyond what any Academy reward could match.
If Lan Xuanyu succeeded in taking away all non-god-level, hundred-thousand-year plant-type powerhouses to transfer life energy for the Eternal Tree, his status would soar. He wouldnât even need to compete for a spot among the Seven Shrek Monsters.
After all, competition was simply a matter of strength and merit. In terms of strength, Lan Xuanyu might still be lacking. But in terms of meritâwhether for the Academy, Tang Sect, or even the entire Federationâwho could rival him? Rumor had it that due to the huge gains from his mission to Celestial Dragon Planet, and the fact he would continue infiltrating there, the War God Hall was considering promoting him directly to the Eighth War God. Even Wang Tianyu himself wasnât one.
Wang Tianyu even felt that with Lan Xuanyuâs growth, the entire Dragon Horse Galaxy was in for a wild rideâespecially with how fast Lan Xuanyu was developing.
The Sea God Pavilion needed to reconvene its senior members, so Lan Xuanyu returned first to Tang Wulinâs quarters.
Tang Wulin had already returned. Seeing Lan Xuanyu walk in, he chuckled. âLooks like youâve stirred up trouble again?â
Lan Xuanyu said a bit awkwardly, âUncle Le, you have to protect meâI think Pavilion Master Wang was giving me a scary look.â
Tang Wulin laughed heartily. âThey just need time to adjust. The issue with the Space Worm has been resolved. The old demons and I agreed to let it stay there. With it around, any small space will remain stable. It can fully support all the subspaces backed by the Eternal Treeâand even expand them. The Spaceborne Clan never truly utilized its full potential. Producing Space Origin Crystals is great, but having it live in a small space that continuously strengthens and expands is just as valuable. So, what did you do this time?â
Lan Xuanyu recounted what had happened in the Immortal Spirit Land.
Tang Wulinâs eyes lit up slightly as he nodded. âVery goodâthis is an excellent opportunity. That Treasure Seeking Beast of yours is more capable than I imagined. If it can bring back sufficient planet-level life energy for the Eternal Treeâespecially energy of a higher gradeâit would greatly aid the Eternal Treeâs evolution. I support this. Iâll attend the Sea God Pavilion meeting with you.â
âThatâs great!â Lan Xuanyu couldnât help but feel excited. He was now eager to return to Celestial Dragon Planet. A resource-rich place where he could experiment freely? What a dream!
Though Lan Xuanyu didnât fully grasp the extent of Tang Wulinâs current influence on the Academy, based on his legendary past, it was surely significant. What he didnât know was how the Academy and Tang Sect currently viewed Tang Wulinâs past contributions.
Lan Xuanyu stayed in Tang Wulinâs room, standing before the massive Silver Dragon Egg. He focused, sensing its changes. The abundant life force inside comforted him.
He still couldnât call Uncle Le by the name he truly wantedâperhaps because their family hadnât reunited yet. That would have to wait until Teacher Nana awoke. âTeacher Nana⊠Mom⊠when will you wake up?â
Tang Wulin stood silently beside his son, watching both him and the enormous dragon egg. His heart was filled with countless emotions.
He now understood that the reason he hadnât recalled the past was due to traumaâhis mindâs natural defense, unwilling to revisit memories. Deep down, he believed that he and she could never be together.
But seeing Guyuena again had triggered his recovery. When he learned she had fallen into a star, he experienced unspeakable anguish. His memories began to return as he broke the seventeenth seal.
He now knew there was no need to run anymore. The problem that once kept them apart no longer existed. If she woke up, they could be together again. He longed for that day as well.
Wake up, Guyue⊠Wake up, NanaâŠ
Father and son stood silently by the Silver Dragon Egg. After who knows how long, a melodious voice came from outside the door:
âYour sonâs even more of a troublemaker than you were. You caused trouble passivelyâhe does it actively. If he werenât your son, Iâd have to rein him in.â
Tang Wulin smiled. âThatâs because heâs better than I was. The Sea God Pavilion meeting is starting?â
âYes, all for him.â The Sea God Pavilion Masterâs voice came from outside, but she didnât enter.
âIâll attend too,â Tang Wulin said softly, glancing at Lan Xuanyu.
The woman outside was silent for a moment, then replied, âSo youâre finally willing to attend. Come.â
Tang Wulin stepped out with Lan Xuanyu. The Pavilion Master was already waiting outside. She followed half a step behind Tang Wulinâit was a natural movement.
Lan Xuanyu noticed this detail and felt an indescribable sense of pride.
For many boys, their first hero is their father. Who wouldnât want a strong father?
The three descended the stairs and arrived at the simple Sea God Pavilion meeting table.
Tang Wulin looked at the Pavilion Master. She nodded without hesitation. âOther than that seat, no other in this place is worthy of you.â
âAlright.â Tang Wulin didnât stand on ceremony. He calmly walked toward the main seat.
The Pavilion members had already gatheredâincluding the Tang Sectâs Douluo Hall Master and Vice-Master. Everyone stood up when Tang Wulin and the Pavilion Master arrived.
Lan Xuanyu remained at the end of the table, directly opposite Tang Wulin.
âHello, everyone,â Tang Wulin greeted with a smile, pressing down with both hands in a calming gesture, then sat at the main seat.
Lan Xuanyuâs blood surged. That seatâone even the Pavilion Master hadnât dared to takeâwas meant for Uncle Le.
As Tang Wulin sat, he felt a strange sense of belonging, as if the seat had always been his.
Everyone else sat down, except for two people.
One was the Pavilion Master, whose body trembled slightly as she looked at Tang Wulin. She wore a mask, so her expression was hidden.
Across from her, Elder Yi trembled even more. Tears streamed down his face as he choked out, âYou⊠youâve finally returned.â
Tang Wulin looked at him and smiled. âZichen, thank you for your years of hard work.â
âSeeing you return⊠itâs wonderful.â Yi Zichen stepped from his seat and bowed deeply to Tang Wulin.
Tang Wulin sighed. âTime flies. A thousand years gone in a flash. I still remember what you looked like back then. You were one of the finest of your generation. Sit.â
âYes, sir.â Yi Zichen respectfully returned to his seat.
The room fell silent. Everyoneâs gaze was on Tang Wulin. Most didnât know him personally, but who hadnât heard of the legend of Tang Wulin, the Golden Dragon Moon Song?
Today, Tang Wulin had returnedâto Shrek Academy, to Tang Sect. In history, he was the only one to serve simultaneously as the Sea God Pavilion Master and the Tang Sect Leader.
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