Farewell to Gu Yuena, Leaving the Star Dou Great Forest

Over the past few days of treatment, Gu Yuena had held Ye Chen every day, crazily absorbing the Power of Light from his body.

The Power of Light within Ye Chen was practically the nemesis of Asura God's divine power. In just three days, Gu Yuena's injuries had recovered somewhat.

Originally, Gu Yuena had wanted to keep Ye Chen here to help treat her.

But Ye Chen did not want to stay in the Star Dou Great Forest forever. Besides, if he did not return for so long, he feared that those at Shrek Academy who cared about him would worry.

So, Ye Chen made an agreement with Gu Yuena: when he came next time, he would definitely let her absorb her fill.

Hearing Ye Chen say this, Gu Yuena was in no hurry. After all, she had nursed her injuries for tens of thousands of years already. She did not care about waiting a few more years.

In her eyes, time was measured in decades or centuries. After all, Soul Beasts naturally lived far longer than human Soul Masters.

Gu Yuena opened a passage at the bottom of the Lake of Life, allowing Ye Chen to leave.

Then, Gu Yuena stroked Ye Chen's little head with her jade-like hand, a trace of barely perceptible tenderness appearing in her eyes.

"Little Chen, remember to come see your sister early. Your sister misses you very much."

Hearing Gu Yuena's words, Ye Chen's tiny body began to tremble involuntarily.

I think you're just craving my body, yet you make it sound so nice.

Of course, Ye Chen did not dare say that to Gu Yuena's face. He only dared to complain inwardly.

Following the passage, Ye Chen arrived above the Lake of Life.

The moment he emerged, Ye Chen saw Di Tian standing silently on the shore, waiting for him.

Upon seeing Ye Chen, Di Tian stood with his hands behind his back. His golden eyes settled on Ye Chen, his dragon pupils filled with curiosity.

"Kid, let's go. Master asked me to take you back to Shrek Academy."

Di Tian spoke to Ye Chen in a cold tone, though he was also somewhat shocked.

Master's order had actually instructed him to show this human child greater respect, even saying that this child might become the hope of the Soul Beast race in the future.

Though filled with doubt, Di Tian never questioned the Silver Dragon King's decisions. He believed that the Silver Dragon King would surely lead the Soul Beast race toward revival.

Before his words had even faded, Soul Power surged around him. Black dragon scales instantly covered his entire body, and his hundred-meter-long dragon form soared into the sky, blotting out the sun.

Di Tian used Soul Power to lift Ye Chen onto his broad dragon back.

"Hold on tight."

Then, with a beat of his wings, a violent gale rose. His dragon body became a black shadow as he sped toward Shrek.

Ye Chen lay on Di Tian's dragon back, looking toward Shrek as his little hand gently gripped his Storage Soul Tool.

Remembering Mu En's frantic, disheveled appearance when Di Tian had abducted him, his eyes grew slightly hot as he murmured softly.

"Mu En, I'm back!"

At that moment, inside the Sea God Pavilion of Shrek Academy, the atmosphere was exceedingly solemn.

The Elders sat around a round table, and the oppressive atmosphere was almost suffocating. Mu En, seated at the head of the table, had aged far more than when Ye Chen had left.

His battle with Di Tian had drained more than half his life force. The wrinkles on his face were like ravines, and even opening his eyes seemed somewhat difficult.

"I do not have much time left."

Mu En's voice was hoarse, yet carried an unquestionable firmness.

"From now on, Shrek's banner will be entrusted to all of you."

His gaze fell upon Xuan Zi. Seeing the other man's reddened eyes as he desperately held back tears, his heart was full of concern.

Xuan Zi was impulsive by nature. If Shrek had not lacked successors at this moment, with the Sun Moon Empire eyeing them like a tiger from the side, he would never have been willing to place such a burden on Xuan Zi.

"Xuan Zi, after I am gone, discuss matters more with Xiao Song and the others. Do not be so stubborn."

Xuan Zi could no longer hold back. Looking in Mu En's direction, tears streamed from his eyes.

"Martial Uncle, you will definitely get better. Little Chen hasn't returned yet, and you haven't seen him safe and sound..."

"Yes, Little Chen hasn't returned yet..."

Mu En muttered to himself, his eyes filled with concern.

"If I can find him and bring him back, then even if I die, I will have no regrets."

Just then, a dragon roar that shook heaven and earth suddenly came from above Shrek!

Terrifying dragon might descended like dark clouds, and the entire Sea God Pavilion trembled faintly.

"It is Di Tian!"

An Elder abruptly rose to his feet, his expression changing drastically. In all of the Douluo Continent, only the Beast God Di Tian possessed such overwhelming pressure!

Everyone hurriedly rushed out of the Sea God Pavilion. Looking up, they saw a black giant dragon hovering in midair. On its back, a small figure was waving at them.

"Everyone, Mu En, I'm back!"

Sitting on Di Tian's dragon back, Ye Chen looked at the crowd below and shouted loudly.

"Little Chen."

Mu En's entire body shook. His cloudy eyes immediately lit up, and seeing Ye Chen return home filled his heart with joy.

Seeing this, Di Tian said nothing more. He lowered Ye Chen to the ground, then beat his wings and departed.

Ye Chen quickly came before everyone, looking at their excited faces.

He walked toward them step by step and gave them a great big hug.

When he finally reached Mu En and saw how aged he had become, Ye Chen could no longer hide his tears. He threw himself into Mu En's embrace.

At that moment, Mu En gave off the feeling that he could leave at any time. He looked like an elderly man over a hundred years old.

"Mu En, I... am... back..."

"Child, it is good that you are back. Good that you are back."

Mu En's kind voice sounded beside Ye Chen's ear as his aged hands embraced him.

After letting go of Mu En, Ye Chen wiped away his tears twice with his hand, then took out his Storage Soul Tool. From within it, he retrieved a golden crystal radiating a rich aura—Spirit Gold!

The moment Spirit Gold appeared, its dense life aura was felt by the surrounding Elders.

Among them, Elder Zhuang's eyes revealed uncontrollable fervor upon seeing the Spirit Gold.

Elder Zhuang, whose Martial Soul was the Tree of Life, was naturally extremely sensitive to life force.

After taking out the Spirit Gold, Ye Chen placed it in Mu En's aged hand.

"Mu En, this is Spirit Gold. It can heal your injuries completely. It might even let you straighten your back again."

Ye Chen looked at Mu En and spoke earnestly.

Mu En held the Spirit Gold. The life aura it emitted warmed his heart, but he soon frowned.

He could clearly sense just how immense the life force contained within this crystal was. Not only could it heal his injuries, it might even allow him to return to his peak.

How could such a precious treasure be wasted on an old man at death's door?

"Little Chen, keep this for yourself."

Mu En pressed the Spirit Gold back into Ye Chen's hand, his tone firm.

"You are still young, and the road ahead is long. This treasure will be of greater use to you."

After learning how precious this treasure was, Mu En thought of Ye Chen first, not himself.

Perhaps that was what a true elder was like. Even when their own life was nearing its end, they still wanted to leave the best things for the younger generation.