Ye Xinglan and Xu Lizhi, Lan Dian Yu Yuanheng, Ten Thousand Years Glory

Ye Xinglan and Xu Lizhi, Lan Dian Yu Yuanheng, Ten Thousand Years Glory Warning (4k)

"Ah???"

Hearing that, Tang Wulin froze. Na'er's favoritism was no longer even disguised!

No one was a sage. Na'er had never hidden herself and firmly favored Zhao Xuanzhen.

Tang Wulin stared intently at Gu Yue, who was quietly peeling shrimp, desperate to see her reaction. Gu Yue quickly gave him an answer, not sparing him even a glance as she smilingly pushed a bowl of peeled shrimp toward Zhao Xuanzhen.

"Xuanzhen, eat more."

Crack—

As if a bolt of lightning had fallen from the heavens and split him in half, Tang Wulin completely gave up. His whole body seemed to turn gray and white, and those vague bloodline attractions of the past were drowned out by reason.

For the past half year, Gu Yue had always worn a cold pretty face at Eastsea Academy, making it difficult for anyone to approach her. Yet outside the Yuhao Grilled Fish shop earlier, Tang Wulin had seen Gu Yue willingly let Zhao Xuanzhen put an arm around her shoulders.

Third time's the charm. Tang Wulin no longer held any fantasies. His immature, hazy feelings ended without result. He understood that Gu Yue was already part of the Spirit Pagoda and should naturally be closer to Zhao Xuanzhen, who was also a Spirit Pagoda disciple.

"Sigh..."

After swallowing a bite of Bluefin Tuna, Tang Wulin let out a heavy sigh. A faintly shattered glimmer flickered in his eyes.

Everyone had their own aspirations. Tang Wulin did not blame Gu Yue for favoring Zhao Xuanzhen, just as he would not blame Ouyang Zixin for favoring Xu Xiaoyu in another timeline. It was simply the choice a young woman made after weighing the pros and cons.

At that moment, the classmate Gu Yue, whom Tang Wulin had known for half a year, was far less important to him than his parents, whose whereabouts were unknown. He wanted even more to rapidly increase his strength, find Tang Ziran and his wife, and reunite his family.

After absorbing the first five seals of the Golden Dragon King, his Blue Silver Grass had evolved into Golden Patterned Blue Silver Grass. His Soul Power had broken through level twenty in one stroke, and his cultivation speed had increased severalfold.

Wu Changkong had personally confirmed that Tang Wulin possessed at least the potential of a Super Douluo. Even becoming an Extreme Douluo was no longer an impossible dream.

The useless Blue Silver Grass had transformed into the top-tier Martial Soul, Golden Patterned Blue Silver Grass. He no longer needed to worry about the Golden Dragon King seals or spend every day carefully budgeting to buy spiritual items. Everyone had a bright future ahead of them. From now on, Tang Wulin would treat her as nothing more than an ordinary classmate.

"Sister Na'er, are you participating in the Tianhai Alliance Competition?"

Xu Xiaoyan rubbed her stuffed little belly and asked curiously.

The question immediately drew Tang Wulin and Xie Xie's attention. During the final exam at the Primary Spirit Ascension Platform, Zhao Xuanzhen and Na'er had used the strength of just the two of them to whip a group of Eastsea Academy students, including Zero Class, around like spinning tops. Recalling that terrifying scene in the middle of the night could still make one wake up in fright.

Na'er took a bite of lobster and mumbled, "We didn't register. I guess... we're accompanying family members?"

"That's right." Zhao Xuanzhen agreed. "We came with friends."

The three members of Zero Class sighed in relief. Zhao Xuanzhen and Na'er were overpowered monsters among those their age. Having them banned was undoubtedly a blessing.

After eating and drinking their fill, everyone left the restaurant. It was worth mentioning that Na'er ultimately defeated Tang Wulin and won the golden title of Douluo Continent's Number One Under Heaven eater.

How could a Little Golden Dragon with merely five layers of seals possibly be King Na'er's match? Never underestimate thirty percent of the Silver Dragon King Origin!

Zhao Xuanzhen and Gu Yue had long grown accustomed to Na'er's astonishing appetite, while the three from Zero Class looked at her with utter reverence. They could hardly believe that the breathtakingly beautiful Silver-Haired Girl was an invincible foodie even more formidable than Tang Wulin!

Today was the Opening Ceremony of the Tianhai Alliance Competition, held at Tianhai Stadium, which could accommodate eighty thousand people. The six of them shared the same destination, so they traveled together.

The sunlight blazed down like golden flames, making the grand competition venue shine brilliantly. Tianhai Stadium was packed with people. Contestants from major academies, spectators, and media reporters all flocked there, and as far as the eye could see, there was a sea of people.

"So many people..."

Na'er sighed, then took a huge sip of milk tea.

Along the way, everyone bought many Skysea City specialty desserts. Na'er held a Sea Salt Milk Cap sprinkled with cookie crumbs in her left hand and looped her right arm around Zhao Xuanzhen, while Zhao Xuanzhen carried a bag of Vanilla Scones for her in his free hand.

It was Zero Class F4's first time participating in a large-scale public competition. Aside from Gu Yue, Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, and Xu Xiaoyan could not help feeling nervous.

Their talent and combat strength were indeed outstanding among those their age, but the Tianhai Alliance Competition was divided by age. Youth Group contestants ranged from ten to fifteen years old.

At this age, even a one-year difference could create a huge gap in a Soul Master's cultivation. Eastsea Zero Class was at a major disadvantage. Those opponents at the upper age limit would most likely be a full rank above Zero Class!

The crowd automatically parted to form a path. Sunlight fell upon the young man like the light of righteousness. He had thick brows, large eyes, and a sharply defined pentagonal square face. An imposing aura of righteousness surrounded him, and contestants retreated wherever he passed.

"Jiu Tian."

Zhao Xuanzhen nodded, and Jiu Tian returned the greeting with a nod.

On the competition's main platform, Zhen Hua and Muye saw the three of Xuan Na Gu arriving in the venue from afar. A trace of smiles appeared on their faces, and they felt much more at ease.

Unlike previous competitions, this event's Forging Association lineup was dazzling. Godly Craftsman Zhen Hua had personally come to Skysea City, while Eastsea City's Saint Craftsman Mu Chen and Skysea City's Saint Craftsman Duan Xuan stood at either side. Skysea City's high-level officials urgently revised the schedule, granting the Godly Craftsman the highest level of respect and having Zhen Hua declare the competition open.

When Jiu Tian approached, Tang Wulin's gaze suddenly sharpened. He saw a badge on Jiu Tian's chest. Its hammer-shaped base represented a Forging Master, and four bright yellow stars were engraved above it.

"Fourth-Rank Forging Master..."

Jiu Tian was clearly Zhao Xuanzhen and Na'er's friend. Tang Wulin had not expected him to be a Fourth-Rank Forging Master around their age. There was a ninety percent chance that he had entered the forging competition!

Tang Wulin was a forging genius seen only once in a thousand years. Not long ago, he had broken through to become a Fourth-Rank Forging Master at the age of ten. Mu Chen's task for Tang Wulin had been to win the Youth Group championship, but then Jiu Tian had suddenly appeared out of nowhere!

"They're all monsters..."

True Self Zhao Xuanzhen, Silver Dragon Spear Na'er, forging monster Jiu Tian, and Gu Yue, the Elementalist devoted to the Spirit Pagoda—Tang Wulin seemed to foresee the leaders of the next era.

Looking over the three before her, Xuan Na Tian, Xu Xiaoyan's icy blue eyes rolled as she jokingly said, "That makes exactly seven people. If you join Eastsea Academy, we can register for the seven-person team battle!"

The Tianhai Alliance Competition schedule was as follows: the four major Second Profession competitions in the morning, the Individual Battle and three-person battle in the afternoon, and the seven-person team battle, the most valued and audience-favorite event, in the prime evening slot.

Zero Class F4 had registered for the three-person battle, meaning one person had to sit out each time. Xu Xiaoyan felt that it would be better to invite Xuan Na Tian to join them and directly enter seven-person team battle mode.

Her ice staff had transformed into the Star Wheel Ice Staff at night, her Astral Phase Martial Soul was absolutely viable, and Xu Xiaoyan's strength had surged so she was no longer dead weight. With Zhao Xuanzhen and Na'er leading the Charge, Zero Class might even have a chance to win the championship!

Xu Xiaoyan had calculated everything perfectly, but Zhao Xuanzhen merely smiled without speaking. Tianhai Alliance Soul Masters were generally weak. He and Na'er alone could sweep through every opponent, so there was no need for the two of them to bully the Tianhai Alliance for a championship with no value whatsoever.

"I'm so hungry. Does anyone have food..."

Within the crowd, a Little Fatty dressed in dark green clothes that were nearly shit-green darted around everywhere like a fox unable to find a melon.

"Another foodie!"

Xu Xiaoyan burst into laughter, then abruptly realized what she had said. She clasped her hands together and apologized to Na'er. Na'er did not mind at all. In her eyes, foodie was a compliment. Food was the first necessity of the people!

"Wulin, is that their school uniform? Shit-green..." Xie Xie snickered in a low voice.

"Don't say that. Students can't decide their school uniforms. If it's ugly, there's nothing they can do about it." Tang Wulin said helplessly.

No one paid attention to the Little Fatty until he came close to the seven of them and begged for food with a pitiful expression. Perhaps because Foodies sympathized with one another, Tang Wulin took out a bag of dried fish from his Storage Soul Tool.

"Thank you, kind person!"

The Little Fatty howled and swiftly stuffed a handful of dried fish into his mouth, repeatedly praising it. "It smells so good, it's delicious!

"My name is Xu Lizhi. What's your name, kind person?"

As Xu Lizhi warmly chatted with Tang Wulin, Zhao Xuanzhen recalled Na'er begging for food on Phoenix Street years ago and teased her.

"Doesn't Xu Lizhi look like you four years ago?"

"Get lost!"

Na'er flew into a rage and bumped Zhao Xuanzhen with her shoulder. She corrected him seriously, "Be precise. Only the behavior is similar. Don't insult a beautiful young girl's looks... or fashion sense! I don't like green!"

Just then, a burst of hurried footsteps shattered the calm. A young girl dressed in the same green uniform as Xu Lizhi swept through the crowd like a gale, charging straight toward them.

The young girl was strikingly beautiful, every line of her face like a masterpiece carefully carved by the creator. Her long golden hair was tied high in a ponytail, and her azure pupils were as clear as the ocean.

Her slender brows tilted upward like two golden feathers about to take flight, carrying an innate arrogance. Her expression was equally cold and aloof, as though the entire world lay beneath her feet.

"Sister Xinglan, I was wrong!"

Xu Lizhi's expression changed drastically. Like a mouse seeing a cat, he immediately surrendered.

"Wrong?" Ye Xinglan snorted coldly. "Xu Lizhi, do you know who you are? You left the academy, and there are bad people everywhere outside.

"You mingle with them and mindlessly eat their food... What if they drug the food? You'd regret it for the rest of your life!"

Tang Wulin frowned deeply. He had kindly given Xu Lizhi dried fish, yet Ye Xinglan immediately implied that he had drugged it.

When away from home, it was better to avoid trouble whenever possible. Ye Xinglan had not crossed his bottom line, so Tang Wulin did not want to argue with a girl and pretended not to understand.

After lecturing Xu Lizhi, Ye Xinglan turned her graceful body and fixed her burning gaze on the Silver-Haired Girl. She said coldly, "You insulted Shrek Academy's school uniform. I want an apology."

Ye Xinglan had heard Na'er say that she did not like green and believed that Na'er was mocking Shrek Academy's ugly uniform. She directly demanded an apology.

Na'er's willow eyebrows rose. Her upbringing made her completely different from Tang Wulin—if someone offended her, she settled it on the spot. "Oh, oh, oh. You speculate that someone drugged food, then forbid others from disliking green! The uniform is ugly, yet you silence everyone who says so. Forcing a single aesthetic on everyone—so this is how Shrek's superior people act!

"Zhao Xuanzhen, remember to call them Master Shi whenever we go out from now on. Otherwise, be careful they don't pin some charge on you for plotting against Shrek students!"

"Pfft—"

The three from Zero Class could not hold back their laughter. Ye Xinglan had truly hit an iron wall by provoking Na'er. Other than Zhao Xuanzhen, Na'er did not allow anyone to talk back to her!

"You..."

Na'er's undisguised voice drew strange looks from the surrounding crowd. Ye Xinglan's pretty face turned red with anger as she gritted her teeth. "I... I want to fight you on the Battle Soul Stage!"

"Bring it!"

The two sides were at each other's throats, as though a fierce battle could erupt at any moment. Then a deep voice rang out. "Enough."

As the voice fell, five Shrek Team Members stepped forward. The leading young man was tall and straight, with the bearing of a lofty mountain and an indescribable oppressive presence.

Ye Xinglan's expression shifted slightly. She turned to look at the young man, and a hint of unwillingness flashed through her eyes.

The young man came from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and was a candidate heir for the next clan leader. He possessed extraordinary talent and formidable strength, and it was practically certain that he would enter Shrek Academy's Inner Court in the future.

Douluo Continent had a list that recorded super geniuses under eighteen years old. The young man was prominently listed on it, ranking among the top five.

Fifth on the Young Genius List, Lan Dian Yu Yuanheng!

"Xinglan, what happened?" Yu Yuanheng asked.

Ye Xinglan briefly explained what had happened. Just as the seven assumed Shrek's captain was reasonable, Yu Yuanheng suddenly shouted:

"Shrek's Ten Thousand Years Glory must not be desecrated!"

The seven instinctively leaned back. Zhao Xuanzhen's pupils instantly widened. He had thought Ye Xinglan was already Number One Under Heaven, but whose subordinate was this insane fanatic?

Yu Yuanheng took the lead and pressed toward the seven, pointing directly at Na'er, who had clashed with Ye Xinglan. He shouted sternly, "Apologize."

"Fun fact: throw a firecracker into a pigsty, and the pig that gets blown up squeals the loudest."

Zhao Xuanzhen stepped forward and shielded Na'er behind him. Yu Yuanheng's cheek muscles twitched as he realized Zhao Xuanzhen was insulting him.

The two stared at each other, neither speaking again. Yet the invisible auras between them clashed violently. The surrounding crowd faintly sensed two powerful forces and unconsciously stepped back several paces, opening up an empty space. Only heavy breathing and suffocating silence remained.

A dark Storm seemed to brew within Zhao Xuanzhen's eyes. Yin and Yang Dual Qi, black and white, interwove within them, occasionally flashing with deep blue and golden radiance. His gaze seemed to carry the weight of a thousand jun, heavily pressing down on Yu Yuanheng.

The surprise on Yu Yuanheng's face vanished in an instant. There was actually someone like this in a backwater place like the Tianhai Alliance?

It was pressure that penetrated deep into his bone marrow, forcing every nerve to tighten. Yu Yuanheng felt like a lone boat amid surging waves, liable to be mercilessly swallowed by that overwhelming force at any moment. His feet unconsciously rooted themselves into the ground to resist the powerful aura that seemed ready to overturn him.

"Yuanheng, the Exhibition Match is about to begin."

Behind Yu Yuanheng, a noble-looking young girl reminded him.

"I know."

He replied dully, reined in all his sharpness, then turned and led the Shrek Team Members away. Ye Xinglan stubbornly glanced back at Zhao Xuanzhen, and a ripple of alarm cracked through her azure pupils.

"Shrek Academy..." Na'er clenched her fists. "They're so arrogant. I really want to beat them up!"

"Count me in," Gu Yue said quietly.

"Me too." Xu Xiaoyan raised her hand.

"Same here!"

Tang Wulin and Xie Xie spoke in unison. So what if it was Shrek? So what if it was the Continent's First Academy? If they bullied people, they had to resist!

Zhao Xuanzhen exchanged a look with Jiu Tian and calmly said, "You all want to fight... then let's fight!"