Dream Ferry for the Fated

[After everything was done, I had long since become decrepit beyond recognition, wrinkles layered upon my face like mountain ranges, teetering on the brink of death with only a single breath left before the end.]

[On my deathbed, I told Shao Zhuang the location of the Holy Spirit Cult Headquarters, hoping he could eliminate this great threat to the Douluo Continent!]

[Finally, Xi Shui and I turned to dust, scattering into the heavens and earth, ending this life.]

"Wow~ Xiao Zhuang becomes a Limit Douluo in the future! And it looks like he'll lead everyone to defeat that Evil Soul Master organization called the Holy Spirit Cult."

Watching the content on the Heavenly Curtain, Tang Ya's reaction was one of sheer shock.

Come to think of it, who would have guessed that a new student met by chance in the wilds one morning would achieve something so absurd in the future, growing to a level she dared not even imagine?

'If only I could have strength like that someday.' Amid her praise, Tang Ya's heart was filled more with envy and worry.

How wonderful it would be if her talent were as strong as Shao Zhuang's.

She didn't even need it to be that good—half would do.

Then, could she avenge her parents, rebuild the Tang Sect, and restore its former glory?

"Our junior here might even become a god in the future," Beibei added from the side.

The emotions hidden in Tang Ya's heart were something Beibei had no way of knowing, as they were buried in the deepest part of her soul, never shown to outsiders.

So Beibei was mostly just amazed by Shao Zhuang's future achievements.

They were too dazzling—so dazzling that soul masters of their era couldn't even open their eyes.

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Inside the Sea God Pavilion, Yan Shaozhe said excitedly, "Excellent! As expected of the teacher's Last Disciple. A Limit Douluo at such a young age—ascending to godhood in the future isn't impossible!"

Although the Shrek Academy had records of the Shrek Seven Devils ascending to godhood ten thousand years ago.

Times had changed, and that was far too distant for them.

So many Prodigies had become legendary Limit Douluos, and yet? They had never glimpsed or reached that so-called divine realm.

But now, Yan Shaozhe saw that possibility in Shao Zhuang.

After ten thousand years, a new god emerging from their Shrek Academy—what immense glory that would bring!

One could say that the future achievements of Shao Zhuang, exposed in Long Xiaoyao's Heavenly Curtain Monologue, had stirred massive upheaval across the entire Douluo Continent.

Those who favored Shrek Academy were naturally overjoyed; hostile forces, however, harbored a deep hatred for Shao Zhuang.

After all, if Shao Zhuang truly grew to his potential, they would be in for trouble.

Of course, among the countless forces and beings, there were still those who couldn't care less about Shao Zhuang's future achievements.

Take, for instance, the protagonist of this Heavenly Curtain Monologue—Long Xiaoyao.

"What is the so-called truth?!"

Long Xiaoyao's expression was agitated. He hadn't expected such a shocking twist at the end of the monologue!

Why would his future self become so grief-stricken and pained after learning the truth?

At this moment, countless questions filled Long Xiaoyao's mind.

He seemed to have noticed some clue!

'No, I have to find Xi Shui!'

With that, Long Xiaoyao stopped dwelling on these matters.

They only brought more worry and confusion.

Since there was a hidden story behind those events, and the truth wasn't what he understood, he had to find Xi Shui and ask for clarity.

Having made his decision, Long Xiaoyao didn't hesitate.

Standing in the air, he shot forward with a 'whoosh,' flying at top speed toward the Holy Spirit Cult Headquarters in the Evil Forest.

Most of the time, Xi Shui stayed at the Holy Spirit Cult Headquarters or a few other places he knew well.

After all, the Holy Spirit Cult had developed far beyond what it was back then.

Especially since Xi Shui stepped down as Cult Leader, she no longer had to handle everything herself like in the old days.

"Where is Xi Shui?"

In Mingdu, Long Xiaoyao looked at Zhong Liwu before him and asked expressionlessly.

If the man dared to lie to him, he would make him regret being born into this world.

Love me, love my dog? That didn't exist for Long Xiaoyao.

Just now, after searching all the places Xi Shui frequented and finding no trace of her, Long Xiaoyao sensed something was wrong and chose a different approach.

He went to find Xi Shui's son, the current Holy Spirit Cult Leader—Zhong Liwu.

And he finally caught up with him here in Mingdu.

"I don't know either. I came to Mingdu to look for my mother's whereabouts," Zhong Liwu answered honestly.

Facing Long Xiaoyao, Zhong Liwu had none of his usual domineering demeanor as Cult Leader.

After all, Long Xiaoyao's identity and strength were far too special.

"Hmph~" After his Spiritual Power probe detected no deception, Long Xiaoyao left without another word.

In truth, Long Xiaoyao was now considerably calmer than he had been moments ago.

Having searched so many places without finding Xishui, not even a trace of her son Zhong Liwu—

It meant Xishui was deliberately hiding from him.

Why?

Was she afraid he would press her for the so-called truth?

'Xishui, where are you now?' Long Xiaoyao had no idea what to do next.

If Xishui truly meant to avoid him, he would never find her.

What was this truth?

Why did it frighten Xishui so? Why did it fill his future self with such grief and rage?

Long Xiaoyao's heart was now burdened with too many questions. He could only place his hopes on the Heavenly Curtain's upcoming revelations—

Or perhaps the opportunity granted by the Heavenly Curtain would be the truth he most desperately sought.

Where was Ye Xishui at this moment?

She had hidden herself in a place no one could find.

Just as Long Xiaoyao had guessed, she did not want him to find her and demand the so-called truth.

At this moment, Ye Xishui had even begun to hate the Heavenly Curtain—hate it for bringing this matter to light.

Hate it for raising the issue, yet refusing to reveal the truth outright.

If it had simply exposed everything for the world to see, that would have been more of a release for her.

But the Heavenly Curtain did not do that. It did not directly unveil the so-called truth, leaving Ye Xishui to suffer through this agonizing torment.

What good was it for Ye Xishui to hide in a place no one could find?

It changed nothing—she was still like a sinner awaiting final judgment!!