In the God Realm, within the Sea God Hall shrouded in clouds and mist, atop a towering throne.
A handsome man with long ocean-blue hair sat quietly. His eyes were slightly closed, and gentle yet majestic divine power radiated from his body, as though the will of the entire ocean had gathered here.
He was the God Realm's law enforcer, the Sea God and Asura God—Tang San.
At that moment, Tang San slowly opened his eyes, which had originally been as tranquil as water, but his brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.
"Strange..."
He murmured softly, his slender fingers lightly tapping the armrest in a rhythmic beat.
"According to my deductions, the Child of Fortune should have already formed a bond with the Tang Sect by now."
"As the current sect master and chief disciple of the Tang Sect, Bei Bei and Tang Ya should have encountered Huo Yuhao by chance on the outskirts of the Star Dou Forest, invited him to join the Tang Sect as a matter of course, and then headed to Shrek Academy together."
"This is the predetermined course of fate, and also a path that must be laid for Douluo Continent's future peace and prosperity."
A trace of confusion flashed through Tang San's eyes.
As the supreme law enforcer of the God Realm, he could not casually interfere with the affairs of the lower realm. However, for a matter concerning the future direction of the entire plane, he naturally kept a close watch at all times.
Yet just now, when he once again tried to sense the thread of fate connecting Huo Yuhao and the Tang Sect, he found nothing there.
The karma that should have been tightly intertwined had actually been severed!
"What exactly happened?"
"Could that variable have caused fate to deviate?"
A trace of vigilance rose in Tang San's heart.
This feeling of things slipping beyond his control made him extremely uncomfortable.
Cautiously, he released a wisp of divine consciousness and swept it around the God Realm. After confirming that the God King of Destruction, who always liked opposing him, was not nearby, he finally turned his divine sense toward the lower realm with relief.
"Let me see where this Child of Fortune has gone."
Tang San's divine sense instantly descended upon Douluo Continent.
The scene on the outskirts of the Star Dou Forest clearly entered his mind.
However, the next second.
Tang San's pupils suddenly contracted.
"That is..."
High in the sky, several thousand meters above the ground, a magnificent floating academy hovered quietly amid the clouds!
The island was filled with buildings, exuding a strange aesthetic and technological air he had never seen before.
"What is that?!"
Tang San was greatly alarmed.
He had scanned Douluo Continent countless times before, yet he had never discovered the existence of such a colossal entity!
It was as though it had appeared out of thin air!
"Could it be the work of some other deity?"
Unwilling to accept this, Tang San mobilized the combined divine power of the Sea God and Asura God, intending to force his way through the mist shrouding the Floating Island and investigate it.
However.
Buzz—
The instant his divine sense touched the barrier, a vast and terrifying power directly repelled it!
Pfft—
Tang San let out a muffled groan. A sharp pain pierced his consciousness, and he had unexpectedly suffered a hidden loss!
"How is this possible?!"
Tang San was completely shocked.
He possessed both the Sea God and Asura God divine positions!
Although he had not yet fully taken that final step to become a God King, he was still one of the strongest experts in the God Realm!
Even when facing the God King of Destruction, he had never been the least bit afraid!
Yet this mysterious Floating Island... was beyond even his ability to investigate?!
"What the hell is this thing?"
Tang San's heart was filled with uncertainty, and his expression turned exceptionally grim.
He shifted his gaze back to the ground.
Bei Bei and Tang Ya, who should have been taking Huo Yuhao to Shrek Academy, were currently standing in an open area on the outskirts of the Star Dou Forest.
And Huo Yuhao, the crucial person who should have appeared, was nowhere to be seen!
"Damn it!"
Tang San could not help but curse under his breath.
"The aura of the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm has clearly vanished, which means Huo Yuhao has successfully absorbed it."
"But why... has the plot gone completely off the rails?!"
Tang San looked at the mysterious island floating in the air, then at the soul masters below lining up to board strange flying Soul Tools. A powerful unease suddenly surged within him.
"This is also Shrek Academy? No, impossible! This Shrek Academy is definitely not the one I know!"
Tang San knew exactly what Shrek Academy was capable of. Otherwise, he would not have been able to use the Child of Fortune to put that Shrek Academy through a trial. He had already arranged how all those important people would die.
"Could the Child of Fortune... have been snatched away by them?"
At that thought, Tang San's face instantly darkened, and a cold killing intent flashed through his eyes.
"No matter who you are, no matter who stands behind you..."
"Disrupting my plans means becoming an enemy of Douluo Continent's entire future!"
"Huo Yuhao is the Child of Fortune, born in accordance with destiny. His fate has long been determined. He exists to save all living beings and uphold justice!"
"If he is led astray and exploited by scheming people like you, the entire Douluo Continent will fall into an abyss of eternal ruin!"
"Your actions... have simply brought death upon yourselves!"
Tang San took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the anger in his heart.
Though he wished he could bring down divine punishment at once and erase that eyesore of a Floating Island directly.
He knew that the God Realm had its rules. As a law enforcer, he could not openly act against the lower realm without conclusive evidence, especially while the God King of Destruction watched him like a hawk.
"Since I can't do this openly, I'll have to use another method."
Light flickered in Tang San's eyes as he swiftly calculated his countermeasures.
"Since the Child of Fortune is very likely already within that strange academy..."
"Then I must plant a piece on the board there as well."
"I originally planned to send Xiao Qi down to the lower realm and into Shrek Academy to temper her."
"Now, it seems the plan will need a slight adjustment."
Tang San raised a hand. A streak of golden divine sense instantly tore through the air, speeding toward the Clear Sky Sect on Douluo Continent.
"Da Ming, Er Ming."
Tang San's majestic voice resonated directly in their minds through his divine sense.
"How has Xiao Qi been lately?"
After a moment, two voices replied.
"Xiao Qi is well. She is cultivating within the sect."
"Mm."
Tang San nodded, his tone carrying an undeniable authority.
"Some changes have recently occurred in the lower realm. Another mysterious force called 'Shrek Academy' has suddenly emerged."
"I am concerned that this Shrek Academy may have an adverse impact on Douluo Continent. Do not go to the original Shrek Academy. Make arrangements for Xiao Qi to enroll in that newly emerged Shrek Academy instead."
"Have her infiltrate it. If she discovers any unspeakable secrets within that academy, or any actions harmful to the continent, report to me immediately!"
"Tell Xiao Qi that she must act with the utmost caution and absolutely must not expose her identity."
"Understood!"
Although Da Ming and Er Ming had some doubts, they did not understand why Xiao Qi was not going to the perfectly good Shrek Academy and instead had to attend some newly emerged Shrek Academy. Wasn't that obviously a fake? They had lived on Douluo Continent for a full ten thousand years and had never heard of that fake one. In any case, that fake Shrek Academy would surely be dealt with before long. Still... this was Tang San's order, so they naturally did not dare disobey.
After severing the divine sense connection, Tang San leaned back against his throne and watched the Floating Island in the lower realm once more.
"Hmph."
"No matter how capable you are, once you enter my game, don't even think about stirring up any more trouble."
"Xiao Qi bears my divine consciousness mark. As long as she enters that academy, I'll be able to see through her eyes and learn exactly what lies within."
"When that time comes..."
"If you truly dare to obstruct my grand plan..."
"Then don't blame me... for carrying out justice on Heaven's behalf!"
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