Beginning Evolution!

Bai Lan looked at the note, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly.

Elder Mu knew he wouldn't be able to resist the urge to evolve tonight.

Elder Mu also knew how severe the consequences would be if the evolution process were interrupted.

That was why he had specifically sent someone to deliver the paper crane as a reminder.

"Understood," Bai Lan said softly, folding the note and tucking it into his robe.

He did not summon the Contract Book again, but instead stood up and walked to the window.

Outside the window, the lake under the moonlight was as calm as a mirror.

The Sea God Pavilion was situated on the island in the center of the lake, its lights extinguished, leaving only a vague silhouette.

Bai Lan looked in that direction, a complex emotion welling up in his heart.

Elder Mu had taken action tonight, wiping out five Evil Soul Masters.

The strength of those five individuals could not be considered weak by any standard.

Yet, in front of a Peerless Douluo, they couldn't even withstand a single move.

"When will I be able to reach that realm..." he murmured.

No one answered him.

Only the night breeze blew gently, stirring his hair.

Bai Lan stood for a while, then turned and returned to the bedside, sitting down cross-legged.

Since he couldn't evolve, he would cultivate instead.

Even if it was just accumulating a tiny bit of Soul Power, it was better than wasting the night.

He closed his eyes and circulated his Soul Power.

The room fell back into silence.

At the same time, he was also pondering a question.

The group of Evil Soul Masters he encountered today.

In truth, he could have completely relied on the 50,000-year Void Butterfly King to counter-kill them.

After all, from a conversion perspective.

A 50,000-year Void Butterfly King was equivalent to a human Soul Saint powerhouse.

So, dealing with those few Evil Soul Masters would have been more than enough.

However, it was a pity that just as he was about to make his move.

Elder Mu had appeared.

Therefore, he did not continue to unleash his power.

When the time came later, there would definitely be opportunities.

There would be no shortage of such opportunities.

Meanwhile.

Sea God Pavilion.

Elder Mu sat by the window, holding a cup of tea that had already gone cold.

He didn't drink it, just watched the outside quietly.

The direction of his gaze was the Junior Class dormitory.

"Teacher," Yan Shaozhe's voice came from behind him. "You haven't rested yet?"

Elder Mu did not turn around. "Aren't you also awake?"

Yan Shaozhe walked to his side, following his gaze.

"Is it about Bai Lan?"

Elder Mu nodded. "I just sent a paper crane to have him come over tomorrow morning."

Yan Shaozhe was silent for a second, then asked, "Teacher, are you really going to take him to the Shadow Valley yourself?"

Elder Mu turned his head to look at him. "What, do you have an objection?"

"No," Yan Shaozhe shook his head. "I'm just worried about your health..."

"My health?" Elder Mu laughed, his laughter carrying a hint of self-deprecation. "Shaozhe, how much longer do you think I can hold on?"

Yan Shaozhe did not speak.

Elder Mu looked back out the window.

"One year? Two years? Three years at most."

"Whether this amount of time is enough for him to grow up, I do not know."

"But I know that if I do nothing, he will certainly never be able to grow."

His voice was calm, as if he were speaking of someone else's affairs.

Yan Shaozhe lowered his head: "Teacher..."

"That's enough." Elder Mu waved his hand, cutting him off: "Don't get sentimental here; I'm not dead yet."

He stood up, walked to the window, and pushed it open.

The night breeze blew in, carrying the chill of the lake water.

"He is coming over tomorrow morning, and you will be present as well," Elder Mu said. "Two Contract Beasts evolving simultaneously, with one of them very likely reaching the 100,000-year level directly—I haven't even heard of such a thing, let alone seen it. Don't you want to see it with your own eyes?"

Yan Shaozhe looked up, a flash of light crossing his eyes.

Two Contract Beasts evolving at the same time, with one reaching 100,000 years?

That would surely be the 50,000-year Void Butterfly King.

He wanted to see it.

He wanted to see it more than anything.

He wanted to witness the birth of this miracle with his own eyes!

If he could do that, he would have no regrets in this life!

"Yes, Teacher." He bowed solemnly.

Elder Mu nodded and said nothing more.

Under the moonlight, two figures stood side by side at the window, gazing in the same direction.

There, a six-year-old boy was preparing for tomorrow's evolution.

The next morning.

Sunlight streamed through the window, shining on Bai Lan's face.

He opened his eyes and exhaled a breath of stale air.

After a night of cultivation, although his Soul Power had barely increased, his mental state had returned to its peak.

He stood up, washed briefly, and changed into clean clothes.

Then, he pushed open the door and stepped out of the dormitory.

Shrek Academy was very quiet in the early morning.

Occasionally, a few students hurried past, casting curious glances at him, but no one came forward to speak.

Bai Lan didn't mind; he walked straight through the outer courtyard and arrived at the lakeside.

The water corridor leading to the Sea God Pavilion shimmered faintly under the sunlight.

He took a deep breath and stepped onto the corridor.

When he was halfway there, hurried footsteps sounded from behind him.

"Bai Lan!"

Bai Lan turned back to see Bei Bei catching up quickly, followed by Tang Ya and Xu Sanshi.

All three of them were wrapped in bandages, with the marks of last night's battle still lingering on their faces, but they seemed to be in good spirits.

"Why are you all here?" Bai Lan was somewhat surprised.

Bei Bei walked up to him and smiled: "Elder Mu told us to come."

Bai Lan was stunned.

"He said... to let us see it with our own eyes," Tang Ya added, her eyes sparkling: "To see your Contract Beasts evolve."

Xu Sanshi crossed his arms and turned his head away, but his ears were clearly pricked up.

Bai Lan was silent for a second, then smiled.

"Then let's go together."

The four of them walked side by side across the corridor and arrived in front of the Sea God Pavilion.

The door was already open.

Elder Mu stood inside, with Yan Shaozhe standing behind him.

"You're all here?" Elder Mu looked at the four of them, his gaze sweeping over Bei Bei and the others: "Come in."

The four of them walked into the pavilion.

The interior of the Sea God Pavilion looked even more ancient than it did from the outside.

Wooden walls, simple furnishings, a few bookshelves, a long table, and a few chairs.

The most eye-catching feature was an open space in the center, covered with an unknown animal hide that was soft and thick.

"Stand there." Elder Mu pointed to the animal hide.

Bai Lan walked over and stood still.

Elder Mu looked at him, his gaze profound: "Are you ready?"

Bai Lan nodded: "I am ready."

"Then let us begin." Elder Mu stepped back a few paces and stood beside Yan Shaozhe: "We will protect you, so do not worry about anything."

Bai Lan took a deep breath and raised his hand.

The Contract Book materialized in his palm.

He flipped open the pages.

On the first page, the mark of the Arrow Bamboo emitted a cyan-green glow.

On the second page, the silver butterfly silhouette of the Void Butterfly King trembled slightly.

Looking at these two marks, an indescribable emotion surged in Bai Lan's heart.

From this day forward, they would cross that threshold.

One hundred thousand years.

On the Douluo Continent, what did a one-hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast signify?

It meant they had transcended the category of ordinary Soul Beasts, possessed intelligence approaching that of humans, and could even transform into human form.

It meant their strength was sufficient to rival a Title Douluo.

It meant the Soul Rings they possessed were treasures that countless Soul Masters dreamed of.

And now, he was going to personally guide his two Contract Beasts to that very position.

"Begin," he whispered.

He focused his intent.

First evolution confirmed—no, that was not right.

It was the third evolution.

Arrow Bamboo, third evolution, confirmed!

Void Butterfly King, third evolution, confirmed!