Return to Dragon City

Far North Fortress: Dragon City

In the distance, a vast expanse of ice and snow came into view.

"Finally, we're back..."

The flying car transformed into a streak of light and hovered directly above the gate of Dragon City.

The trail of exhaust flames subsided slightly, and with a smooth drift, the car came to a stable stop and landed safely.

At the city gate, besides the flying cars, there was also a motorcycle that looked incredibly cool.

Xiao Hongchen leaned against the motorcycle, her cheeks tilted upwards at a melancholy angle.

"Oh, looks like you still prefer motorcycles, huh? You can ride one to Shrek after you're done."

Shen Yichen opened the door and Xiao Hongchen.

"Ahem." Xiao Hongchen's melancholy vanished in an instant. "You're trying to dump me again?!"

"Haha, just kidding." Shen Yichen walked up to Xiao Hongchen and patted him on the shoulder. "Don't worry. The motorcycle is for Xue'er and Bing'er. They need to go home to visit. We'll let you ride with us then. I'll give you a chance to drive..."

Xiao Hongchen always felt that Shen Yichen had ulterior motives, but if he could take a car, he really didn't want to ride a bike.

When this Soul Tool was designed, for reasons of energy consumption and stimulation, no wind and cold protection were added to the motorcycle. He almost froze to death as Soul Ancestor while riding all the way from the Sun Moon Empire to Dragon City.

While the two were talking, the others also got off the flying car.

"Hey, Yichen, shall Xue'er and I go home now?" Ice Empress stood on tiptoe, gazing towards the Far North. Having been away from the Far North for several years, she still wanted to go back and see how her clan had developed.

Although she and Xue'er had made all the arrangements before she left.

But what if something unexpected happens?

"Wait a moment. I'll prepare some gifts for you."

Gift?

Snow Empress's ears twitched slightly. "I got a share too?"

Not long after the group landed, all the prominent figures in Longcheng arrived at the city gate.

"Nephew, you're back!" Tianlong Douluo laughed heartily. "Didn't you say you just set off from the Sun Moon Empire today? I thought you wouldn't arrive until the day after tomorrow."

"Yichen!!"

Before Shen Yichen could answer, Nan Qiuqiu rushed into his arms like a small cannonball.

Although we haven't met in person in recent years, we've maintained a constant exchange of letters.

It's just that Lao Xiao's scientific research level is not good enough. If he had invented a soul-guided communicator, communication would be much more convenient.

"Come on, haha, my dear nephew, let's go eat first!"

--

At the banquet, the guests enjoyed themselves immensely, and laughter filled the air.

The Heavenly Dragon Sect and the Earth Dragon Sect were, to some extent, Shen Yichen's own team, so he didn't hold back much.

"Aunt Nan, I heard that there's a forbidden area inside the Earth Dragon Sect?"

"Forbidden area?" Nan Shuishui was stunned for a moment, not reacting immediately. "You mean... the cold spring in the backyard?"

Nan Shuishui knew that the Earth Dragon Sect was not so simple; there was a cave beneath the spring containing some peculiar minerals.

"Right."

"You want those ores to make Soul Tools?"

Those ores were indeed peculiar, but they weren't of much use to the Earth Dragon Sect.

"If it's useful to you, then take it."

Nan Shuishui was very generous; seeing how her daughter looked, she decided to consider it part of her dowry...

"Alright. There are quite a few good things in that cold spring. I can make the decision. When Auntie or Qiuqiu needs them, I'll arrange a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring and a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone for you. Consider it a trade."

"Ah?"

Nan Shuishui was a little confused, "The stuff in that cold spring is so valuable?"

"I guess I'm the one who got the better deal."

Seeing the two of them getting along so well, Yu Luoen looked at his son Yu Tianlong with a complicated expression. He didn't know who had gotten the better deal, but he did know that the Earth Dragon Sect had climbed a high branch and risen to the top in one step.

Back in the day, when Senior Mu En was hunting for his ninth Soul Ring, he didn't even promise a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring.

"Nephew, from now on, our families will help each other out. Don't forget us if anything good happens."

Shen Yichen's hand, which was holding the cup to drink, froze for a moment, then a smile appeared on his lips.

He downed the drink in one gulp, then placed the glass on the table with a crisp sound.

"Looking out for each other, Your Majesty, have you thought this through?" Shen Yichen looked at Yu Luoen, his slightly immature face full of pressure.

Yu Luoen knew that this time, the Heavenly Dragon Sect might be standing at a critical juncture in its destiny.

But without hesitation, he replied, "Of course!"

"Alright! If the kid ever needs anything from Uncle Yu in the future, please don't refuse..."

--

After the banquet, the Ice Empress and the Snow Empress followed Nan Shuishui to the Earth Dragon Sect to retrieve the Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrow. Shen Yichen didn't reveal what was in the ice cave, which was a surprise for the two of them.

The remaining people gathered in the small courtyard arranged by the Heavenly Dragon Sect.

Seeing that there were no outsiders around, Xiao Hongchen couldn't help but ask, "Are the Heavenly Dragon Sect and the Earth Dragon Sect trustworthy?"

Shen Yichen gave Xiao Hongchen a strange look.

Back then, Xiao Hongchen was the first to disagree.

He even suspected that his grandfather had been brainwashed, and acted as a 'good grandson', scolding Jing Hongchen for being disloyal and unfilial. He was then given a good beating by Jing Hongchen, and only then did he behave himself.

Xiao Hongchen blushed with embarrassment. "I was young and naive back then. Now, I'm definitely wholeheartedly devoted to our cause!"

Whether someone is trustworthy or not isn't important. Let's observe them over time...

"First, have the organizations from the Sun Moon Empire connect with those from Dragon City and exchange their organizational philosophies."

Even if they don't agree with our ideas, we won't turn against them.

In the Sun Moon Empire, Shen Yichen didn't just waste five years doing nothing.

Now that he has gained sufficient power, he can act a little more flamboyantly.

"Alright, alright, you're right." Xiao Hongchen said, realizing he couldn't beat him in a fight or argue with him. He'd just do whatever Xiao Hongchen said.

At least, that guy has never made a mistake!

"With the promotion from the Snow Empress and Ice Empress in the Far North, there shouldn't be any problems. As for the Star Dou Great Forest..."

Shen Yichen looked at the Auspicious Beast.

Di Qiu'er nodded seriously, "I'll try my best. Di Tian and the Lord might not listen to me, and what about Xiong Jun and the others..."

Now, the mere thought of the Ferocious Beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest gives Di Qiu'er a headache. Can their minds truly communicate?

Seeing Di Qiu'er's furrowed brows, Shen Yichen smiled and ruffled her fluffy blonde hair. "It's okay if you fail."

"The matter of Soul Beasts is just a side hustle. The most important thing is still the human side."

"The real stage is still Shrek."

Shrek is the center of the world, the focal point where all forces of the Douluo Continent converge.

A fantastic social venue, a fantastic... stage!

Shen Yichen looked at Zhang Lexuan Zhang Lexuan, whose face showed only gentleness and tolerance.

"Everyone... are you ready to turn this world upside down?!"