The Invincible Earth and Wood Combination, the Golden Soul Ring, and Long Yeyue's Strength

"Finally, we meet—the life core of the Douluo Continent, spirit of the Golden Ancient Tree."

Zhao Xuanzhen looked at the old man, his eyes distinctly black and white. "Forced to communicate with me this way... it seems your condition isn't much better than the Plane Spirit's."

The old man stroked his long beard, smiling bitterly. "Twenty thousand years ago, Tang San inherited the dual godhoods of the Sea God and Asura God. During the hundred years he remained on the Douluo Continent, he transplanted me to Sea God Island, hoping that I would protect Shrek Academy.

"Later, Tang San made a request—to place his mother, Ah Yin, the Blue Silver Emperor, within the core of the Golden Tree, allowing her to bask in its power and elevate her Origin of Life..."

His voice paused. Zhao Xuanzhen understood that the turning point was coming. The next moment, the old man let out a faint sigh. "Protecting all living beings is the life core's duty. Shrek Academy is one part of all living beings, so naturally I had the responsibility to grant it a ray of light.

"I had originally been unwilling to agree to the second request, because opening the core wide meant that the Blue Silver Emperor could devour the Golden Tree at any time.

"At that time, Tang San already possessed both godhoods. His strength far surpassed mine. In addition, he promised that he would one day evolve Douluo into a super plane with a higher level of life. Thus, half willingly and half under duress, I agreed.

"The years passed peacefully. The Golden Ancient Tree and the Blue Silver Emperor remained unharmed by one another, until around three months ago.

"The Plane Spirit suddenly sent me a thought: Tang San is a calamity. Beware of the Blue Silver