Tang Shenwang: ????

At the same time.

In the cloud-shrouded, ethereal Douluo God Realm.

Before a towering palace, amid the drifting clouds, stood a handsome young man of around twenty, dressed in an exquisite blue robe.

The young man possessed an exceptionally peculiar aura. Ripples seemed to flow around him, encompassing all things with the gentleness of the sea—yet he also carried a chilling aura of slaughter.

A contradiction in every sense.

He was none other than the Tang Shenwang Lu Lin had mentioned.

Tang San, one of the Douluo God Realm's Five Great Law-Enforcement Gods, a God King who possessed both the Asura God and Sea God divine positions.

Yet Tang San's brows were tightly furrowed at that moment, as though something troubling had happened.

"Third Brother, what's wrong?"

Just then, a stunningly beautiful woman in a long pink dress appeared from nowhere and quietly came to stand beside Tang San.

Tang San sighed softly. "For some reason, someone else got to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes I left behind on Douluo Continent before we could."

"Ah? How could that happen?"

Xiao Wu, her pink scorpion braid hanging behind her, was immediately stunned.

Naturally, she understood the importance of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes. It was one of the three great treasure basins of the mortal world.

It was precisely because of the Immortal Herbs within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes that the first generation of the Shrek Seven Devils had all obtained divine positions and ascended together into the Douluo God Realm.

Not to mention the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, the token of love between her and Tang San.

"The exact situation is still unclear."

Tang San shook his head slightly and sighed again.

"Xiao Wu, you know as well that we gods cannot personally descend to interfere with the lower realms. For now, we can only let nature take its course."

Tang San comforted Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu's delicate brows drew together, her face filled with concern. "But didn't you say that the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes were meant to serve as the foundation for the future rise of the Tang Sect, Third Brother?"

"Mm. Third Brother, could it have been Destruction..."

Tang San considered it, but ultimately shook his head.

"Though Destruction is somewhat too extreme, it's unlikely that he would interfere with matters of the lower planes."

"Heh, Xiao Wu, there's no need to worry too much."

"Before long, it will have been exactly ten thousand years since we ascended from Douluo Continent to the God Realm.

If my prediction is correct, Douluo Continent will undergo an earth-shaking upheaval then.

When that time comes, it may well be the opportunity for our Tang Sect to rise again."

After Tang San spoke gently, Xiao Wu softly hummed in acknowledgment and nestled into his embrace.

Just like before.

Where Xiao Wu could not see, however, a trace of viciousness flashed through Tang San's eyes.

Destruction, it had better not have been you...

At the same time.

Sunset Forest, Douluo Continent.

A short while earlier, Si Yuan Ye had already led Lu Lin, Ji Ming, and Nan Yunheng through layers of miasma and the poisonous cloud canyon of the Jade Phosphor Seven Absolute Flower, successfully entering the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes.

The dangers along the way had left even Lu Lin, with his temperament, somewhat shaken afterward.

Fortunately, Si Yuan Ye was strong enough.

Upon entering the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes, which resembled a paradise on earth, the shock in Si Yuan Ye's heart did not subside for even a moment.

Not to mention the Jade Phosphor Seven Absolute Flowers—Plant System Soul Beasts that were incomparably rare by nature and did not live in groups—growing in vast swathes outside.

Within the valley were Plant System Soul Beasts with ninety-thousand-year cultivation, such as the Aromatic Silk Beauty and the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass. Setting aside those peerless Immortal Herbs that one had not merely never seen in the outside world, but never even heard of—

What was truly awe-inspiring was the spring pool at the center of the valley, no more than a hundred meters in diameter.

This spring pool carried the meaning of yin and yang converging.

The water on its left side was crystalline like ten-thousand-year-old black ice, with frigid mist rising from it. The right side, however, churned like lava. The two utterly different streams converged in one place, raising a hazy pillar of light that was half red and half white.

This was the true Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes.

Even Si Yuan Ye was so affected; Nan Yunheng was even more stunned by the magnificent sight before her, holding her breath slightly.

She turned her head to look at her junior brother Ji Ming, who stood quietly to one side, and a faint tenderness flashed through her eyes.

She had spent all year within the sect and preferred tranquility. For many years, she had not taken a single step beyond its gates.

The only reason she was here was because Ji Ming, her junior brother who had suddenly returned to the sect, had insisted on it so forcefully.

Ji Ming merely said that he had found a Secret Realm that might be able to solve her innate deficiency.

And this was one of Si Yuan Ye's greatest worries.

Out of trust in his disciple, Si Yuan Ye had come all the way to Sunset Forest with her and his junior brother Ji Ming without a second word.

Si Yuan Ye looked at the spectacle before him, his expression dark and unreadable.

After a long while, he let out a long breath and looked at Lu Lin.

"I heard Ji Ming say that you are a student of Shrek Academy?"

Lu Lin nodded neither humbly nor arrogantly. "I am, Senior."

After a brief pause, Si Yuan Ye said, "I have an unreasonable request. Would you, young friend... refrain from reporting this place to your academy?"

Si Yuan Ye's eye for such things was exceptionally sharp. He understood the importance of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes better than anyone.

But according to Ji Ming, Lu Lin had discovered this unique forbidden land first.

Later, Lu Lin happened to encounter Ji Ming, who had come here to train.

Upon learning that Ji Ming was a disciple of the Body Sect, the two immediately hit it off. Only then had his disciple returned to the sect and asked him to intervene.

It could be said that Lu Lin had gifted this treasure land to the Body Sect.

In Si Yuan Ye's view, the best course of action would naturally have been to silence him permanently.

As long as Lu Lin was killed, there would be no hidden danger.

But before Ji Ming had told him the full details, he had already promised his disciple that he would not kill that friend of his from Shrek Academy.

Si Yuan Ye had seen countless heavenly treasures and wonders over the years.

If Ji Ming had not said that this place might resolve Nan Yunheng's aptitude problem, he would not have come out at all.

Besides, given his status, there had been no need for him to ruthlessly kill a junior.

So he had agreed to Ji Ming's request without even thinking about it.

Now that he had truly arrived here, he had not expected the matter to be so important.

If he went back on his word now, not only would it seem like repaying kindness with enmity, but it might also create a rift between himself and his disciple.

And this little fellow just happened to be from Shrek Academy.

If he returned and reported this to the academy, Si Yuan Ye might not fear Shrek Academy, but it would still bring unnecessary trouble. It was rather bothersome for him.

Lu Lin pondered briefly before slowly saying, "Ji Ming and I became fast friends at first sight.

If Ji Ming had not invited the Sect Master here, this junior would not have been able to enter this place either. Naturally, I will not tell the academy about it."

Hearing Lu Lin's words, a faint smile slowly appeared on Si Yuan Ye's face.

"Excellent. Heh, little friend Lu, the Body Sect owes you for this matter. Whatever you wish for, just say the word. I will certainly grant it."

Uh, little friend Lu??

Lu Lin was somewhat stunned. Then he slowly said, "To be honest, Sect Master, although this junior entered Shrek Academy, my talent is limited, and my cultivation speed is unbearably slow. I fear I will achieve little.

For that reason, this junior also has an unreasonable request.

I wish to obtain your sect's cultivation technique, as well as an immortal herb from this place, to improve my aptitude."

Hearing Lu Lin's words, Si Yuan Ye fell into thought. After a long while, he looked at Lu Lin and asked, "Mm. What is your Martial Soul?"

"This junior's Martial Soul is called the Pure Fire Green Lotus. It is a Plant System Martial Soul."

A Plant System Martial Soul.

Si Yuan Ye nodded with some regret, then slowly said, "Our sect's methods cannot be passed on to outsiders. If you are willing, you may take me as your master.

However, our sect only accepts disciples with Body Martial Souls. If you take me as your master, you can only be a nominal disciple."

Upon hearing this, Lu Lin immediately bowed deeply. "Lu Lin greets Master."

Si Yuan Ye smiled as he helped Lu Lin up.

Little did he know that Lu Lin's back was drenched in cold sweat.

Even though he knew Si Yuan Ye's temperament and that he was unlikely to kill him to eliminate all witnesses, he still felt lingering fear.

Fortunately, everything had gone smoothly.