Path to Death!

"Time to get up, you little sleepyheads!"

"Today is the day you start school. Whatever you do, don't be late!"

With a swish, the curtains were thrown open, and the glaring sunlight fell across Herta and Mu Xi's faces. By the time they reluctantly opened their eyes, their mother's smiling face was already right in front of them.

"If you don't get up now, I'm pulling off the blankets!"

"I know, Mom."

"..."

Mu Xi got up easily enough, but Herta, usually the more diligent one, was being lazy today, looking half-awake.

What was wrong with this child?

As their mother, Yuan Bao'er naturally noticed something unusual immediately. She found it rather strange. This child had not been staying up late these past few days, had she? Mu Xi was in great spirits, so why had Herta's condition worsened instead?

"Herta, are you feeling unwell somewhere? Do you need me to ask for leave for you?"

"No, Mom. I'm fine. Let's hurry to school!"

Though she had her doubts, Yuan Bao'er did not ask further. She merely reminded Mu Xi a few times to look after her little sister, telling them to contact her or Mu Chen anytime something happened.

So, was there really something wrong with Herta?

Of course not. As Yao Lan's avatar, Herta could not even fall ill. How could anything possibly be wrong with her?

There had been changes, however. Compared to before, Herta seemed to have lost a trace of her liveliness. That was because Yao Lan, the original body, had already left this avatar. He had more important matters to attend to, so he could not remain here forever.

As for Herta now, she was in a semi-autonomous state. Although Yao Lan's consciousness remained connected to her, this avatar merely acted according to his instructions and would not do anything unnecessary.

"Let me think. Mu Xi should be three or four years older than Tang Wulin, right?"

"Since Mu Xi has already entered a secondary academy, it won't be long before Tang Wulin meets Na'er. I need to act quickly too."

Just as he had considered when researching the capabilities of avatars, because Yao Lan could not create an avatar from Honkai: Star Rail ahead of time, he had chosen to turn a being with divinity into his avatar.

In the early stages of The Legend of the Dragon King, there were not many beings who met that requirement. Only Na'er and Tang Wulin qualified.

That was right. Not only Na'er—even Tang Wulin, the protagonist of The Legend of the Dragon King, was a suitable candidate to become Yao Lan's avatar, because the essence of the Golden Dragon King existed within his body!

However, after considering it again and again, Yao Lan still chose not to turn Tang Wulin into his avatar. After all, he had no intention of becoming Tang San's son.

As for the power belonging to the Golden Dragon King, as well as the power of the Silver Dragon King's half-body, Yao Lan gladly accepted them...

Elsewhere, within the Space-time Turbulence.

"My son, my son..."

Inside a lavish room, a beautiful woman lay sprawled over a large bed, sobbing. Her once-lovely face had become haggard from excessive grief.

"Xiao Wu, don't worry."

A deep voice came from the doorway. The woman named Xiao Wu turned around and immediately threw herself toward the man.

"Third Brother!"

"No matter what, Wulin is my son. I believe he possesses potential beyond compare, just like me. Even if he encounters difficulties, he will be able to overcome them."

The man called Third Brother had dark circles beneath his eyes, clearly having gone quite some time without proper rest. Yet even though he was in poor condition himself, he still patiently comforted his crying wife in his arms.

This man was none other than the renowned Sea God Tang San, affectionately known by netizens as "Buddha Tang."

"But Wulin is still far too young. I'm afraid something will happen to him..."

Hearing Xiao Wu's worries, Tang San smiled. "Don't worry. When I sent our son to the Douluo Continent, I stored a strand of my divine consciousness within the Golden Dragon King's seal. It isn't strong, but it should be enough to keep our son safe."

Who was he? Sea God Tang San!

Even though he was no longer near the Douluo Continent and had been swept away by the Space-time Turbulence, he was still a peak God King. Not just anyone could lay a hand on a God King's son!

Whoever dared touch my son, Tang San, had already stepped onto the Path to Death!

"Besides, Father and Mother are on the Douluo Continent now as well. They will surely look after Wulin to some extent..."

But at that moment, an unexpected change occurred. Tang San abruptly rose to his feet, his previously calm face filled with disbelief. The whole thing happened in less than a second.

"Third Brother, did something happen?"

"Yes. The Divine Realm needs me to go over there. Xiao Wu, let Wu Tong keep you company for now!"

"Then Third Brother, take good care of yourself. You mustn't overwork yourself."

After snapping back to his senses, Tang San immediately gave Xiao Wu an explanation before hastily leaving the room.

But was it really as he had said? Did the Divine Realm truly need his help?

Of course not!

After leaving the room, Tang San's expression darkened. Scarlet Asura killing intent flickered around him, but in the end, he restrained himself. He could not let anyone see the change in him.

Yet Tang San's actions alone were enough to show how serious the situation was.

"I can no longer sense the strand of divine consciousness I left on Wulin... Why? Could an accident really have happened?"

"Did the Golden Dragon King break through the seal, or was it caused by some external factor?"

Though countless guesses filled his heart, he clearly had no way to verify any of them. He could only find a way to resolve the problem before him as quickly as possible.

"Without that strand of divine consciousness, I'm afraid I can't even contact Father and Mother... The only solution now is to find a way out of the Space-time Turbulence as quickly as possible!"

Tang San walked to the window and looked out at the chaotic scene beyond the Divine Realm. Though his face showed little expression, his heart was clearly anxious to the extreme.

Xiao Wu was already devastated over losing their son. Tang San did not dare tell her about this at all. If it made things even worse and caused Xiao Wu to wither away, what would he, Tang San, do?

He could only helplessly die for love alongside her...

Fairy Continent: I welcome you!

In short, the matter concerning his son absolutely could not be exposed, and the issue of the Space-time Turbulence had to be resolved quickly as well.

At the same time, Tang San added silently in his heart: Whoever dared harm my son, Tang San, had already stepped onto the Path to Death. When I return to the Douluo Continent, it will be the moment your Death Star shines!

"Hm?"

At that moment, Tang San's expression changed once more. In his perception, a trace of divine consciousness had actually appeared outside the Divine Realm?

And judging by its source, it seemed to be beyond the Space-time Turbulence?

Excellent! If he could obtain the help of a god outside, he would definitely be able to return to the Douluo Continent at the fastest speed!

Son, wait for me!

Little did he know that beyond the Space-time Turbulence lay something even more terrifying!

It was... an abyss of profound nothingness!

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