After the Douluo Federation was established, the continent was completely unified.
The forces that had once stood divided and opposed now merged beneath the Federation's banner.
Three years passed in the blink of an eye.
Over those three years, Douluo Continent underwent earth-shaking changes.
Soul guidance technology advanced at breakneck speed, federal laws took root in the hearts of the people, and the resources and talent of the two continents fully integrated.
Even the living standards of ordinary citizens improved significantly.
And behind all of this stood that young figure.
Xia Ming had only recently celebrated his twentieth birthday.
He stood atop the highest point of Shrek Academy, his gaze distant, as though it had pierced through the clouds and fixed directly upon the direction of the God Realm.
Three years of tempering had made his aura even more restrained and profound.
"It is time."
He spoke softly, his tone calm.
The next moment, his figure vanished from Shrek Academy without warning.
When he reappeared, he was already within the Core Zone of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Lake of Life.
The emerald waters shimmered beneath the moonlight. Ancient trees towered all around, and the air was thick with rich life energy.
"You came."
A cool yet gentle voice rang out.
Gu Yuena stood by the lake, her silver hair drifting softly in the breeze.
Her violet eyes looked upon Xia Ming, whose aura had become even more solemn than it had been three years ago, and a smile appeared on her peerlessly beautiful face.
There was comfort and anticipation in that smile, along with a trace of complicated emotion that was difficult to detect.
"Mm." Xia Ming nodded, meeting her gaze as he said solemnly, "I am ready to inherit the God Position."
The moment his words fell, dazzling