Returning to Douluo Continent!

"Alright, I brought you in because I naturally had something good to leave you." The armored figure elegantly ignored Chen Yan's murderous glare.

He raised a hand, and a ball of golden light merged into Chen Yan's forehead.

"This contains the Aurora Shield's method of use along with that of the jade pendant. Although it's only an imitation version, it's still one of my proud creations. As for if you want to make the Aurora Sword later..." He paused, then said in an extremely casual tone, "Figure out how to make it yourself! Hahaha!"

This time, Chen Yan was sent out without even having time to blink. As he left, he could still faintly hear that hearty laughter.

Damn it! What a bastard! Infuriating, absolutely infuriating!

Chen Yan gritted his teeth as he clutched the jade pendant. Everything from the ball of light had already entered his mind. Following the method, he once more sent his spiritual power into the pendant, only to discover that the man had long vanished, leaving behind nothing but an empty yet dazzling space.

Chen Yan clenched his fists, his emotions too complicated to describe. Alright, the information currently known was that he had been played. Furthermore, both the jade pendant and the Aurora Shield were imitation versions. If he wanted to upgrade them, he had to figure it out himself and fight for resources.

He had put everything here! Wait, why did this feel a little like One Piece?

He closed his eyes, shook his head, and focused. Following the method he had just learned, he activated the jade pendant. When he opened his eyes again, he found that he had returned to the real world.

The jade pendant in his hand emitted a faint glow.

If the memories he had been given were correct, the Aurora Shield could conceal the secrets of heaven. Defense was secondary; it also had a function that allowed it to combine with the Aurora Sword. As for why Chen Yan had not recognized the origin of this shield at first, he had only one thing to say: he refused to take the blame. First of all, it did not even look like one.

If the shield from Emperor Armor were taken out on its own, Chen Yan definitely would not have considered it cool. So, in the future, he had modified it. Thus, it was perfectly reasonable for the current Chen Yan not to recognize it, right? (Was that your excuse for not even connecting it to the name Aurora Shield?)

In any case, when Gu Yuena handed the shield to Chen Yan, he truly had not caught the implication behind its name. If it had been called the Emperor Shield, he definitely would have recognized it. So this was the name's fault. (Absolutely. Without a doubt. Nods with hands on hips.JPG)

Then there was this jade pendant. Chen Yan could only say that it was extremely nice! As expected of a pseudo Super Artifact, it possessed all sorts of functions. First, it had storage space measuring tens of millions of cubic meters. It could also nurture soul bodies, and after being bathed in Phoenix Blood, it had gained immense vitality, capable of slowing aging and aiding breakthroughs. If you fell into danger, it could unleash a god-level attack or save a dying person whose soul had not yet left their body. It could attack and heal, combining offense and defense! But the prerequisite for using it was that you had to be the right person.

Within the ball of light, Chen Yan discovered forging methods, insights, and other things, but there was not a single word about the future.

You were already from the future, so why not spoil something? Wasn't this just being a cryptic riddle-speaker?

Gu Yuena stood quietly at the side, watching Chen Yan sort through the things in his mind without rashly disturbing him.

Suddenly, Chen Yan's eyes flashed with excitement. He turned to Gu Yuena and shouted, "Gu Yuena, we're rich! Haha!"

After coming back to himself, Chen Yan's eyes gleamed with golden light. Although there had been no spoilers, so be it. Actually, he did not really want to know who his future wife was, whether he had children, whether they were boys or girls, or whether they looked more like their father or mother. Really, he did not want to know at all... (Eh? Why did he want to know more the less he wanted to know?)

Gu Yuena smiled faintly. He must have left something behind for Chen Yan. She walked to his side and gently nodded, her eyes filled with encouragement and support.

Seeing him happy made her inexplicably happy as well.

It was just that the name Gu Yuena made her frown slightly. It did not seem to sound as nice as Nana.

"We'll leave tomorrow," Gu Yuena said softly after a long while.

Chen Yan responded in surprise, "Ah, aren't we staying a little longer?"

"No need. Besides, didn't you want to go to school?"

What?! Chen Yan was stunned.

But seeing Gu Yuena's sly smile, Chen Yan yielded. (I actually don't want to go to school at all. Muttering)!

"Alright."

Chen Yan and Gu Yuena stood at the harbor. Before them was a huge ship, though it was much smaller than the vessel they had taken here. This was the ship they would take on their return journey.

"Are we really taking this ship back?" Chen Yan looked at the enormous vessel before him. For some reason, a trace of unease flashed through his heart.

"Mm, is something wrong?"

"I don't know. I just feel a little uneasy." Chen Yan shook his head, a hint of gravity flashing through his eyes.

Gu Yuena stood beside him, staring deeply at the ship as her vigilance silently rose.

They stepped onto the deck. The captain was a burly middle-aged man with a full beard, and he looked exceptionally forthright. He warmly welcomed them and promised to safely deliver them back to Douluo Continent. Don't go raising death flags!

Chen Yan watched him leave.

"This is a Spirit Pagoda ship. They're returning to Douluo Continent to report on their duties," Gu Yuena explained as she watched Chen Yan gaze at the receding figure.

"Mm." Chen Yan nodded. Everything seemed normal, yet he still could not shake the uneasiness in his heart.

The ship slowly left the harbor. Chen Yan stood at the bow, feeling the howling sea breeze and the crashing waves. Looking out over the endless ocean, he temporarily set aside his worries and contemplated the future.

It was known that his future self became a God King, so as long as he followed the proper course, he definitely would not die, right? But he still had questions. Just how had this time-traveling thing happened? And he had even traveled back to the era of the Dragon God.

Although he had acted carefree these past few days, he had given his origins, his past, and his future much thought, hoping to deduce more useful information from them.

Chen Yan and Gu Yuena stood side by side at the bow. The sea breeze was like a song, brushing past their hair with its unique howl. Their ship was rapidly crossing the turbulent sea, returning to Douluo Continent.

"Sea Soul Beast!" Gu Yuena's expression suddenly darkened. Silver light flashed in her hand, and a silver-white spear appeared. Her gaze was sharp as she stared at the sea.

The next instant, the ship lurched violently, and an earthshaking roar came from beneath the waves.

A massive Sea Soul Beast burst from the water. Its enormous body was like a small mountain as it opened its bloody maw and lunged fiercely at the ship. Without hesitation, Gu Yuena thrust out her spear. The spear light streaked like a rainbow, stabbing straight toward the Soul Beast's eye.

Chen Yan's gaze darkened as well. He released his spiritual power to secretly observe the surroundings while controlling the Aurora Shield, enlarging it several times over into a massive protective barrier that enveloped the ship. The Soul Beast's attack landed on the shield with a deafening crash, but the Aurora Shield did not budge, perfectly blocking the attack.

Chen Yan shouted, exerting force through his arm. As Soul Power circulated, dazzling light suddenly erupted from the Aurora Shield and sent the Sea Soul Beast flying back into the ocean. The Soul Beast crashed into the water, throwing up enormous waves. It let out a pained howl, blood pouring from its eye, but it did not retreat. Instead, it leaped from the water again and charged straight at the ship.

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