Talent Emerges in Succession, Ultimately Just a Handful of Kitsuchi

With her belly full and spirits high, the smile never left Wang Dong's face.

She grabbed one hand in each of hers, tugging Niu Tian and Titan toward the Freshman Dormitory Building.

"Big Uncle, Second Uncle, let me tell you, the old man who guards our dormitory is so interesting. He just sits there sunning himself every day and ignores everyone."

"And the homeroom teacher for Class One is this old hag who is so fierce! I'm so glad I didn't get assigned to her class."

"Oh, right, right! The view from the roof of our dormitory is amazing; you can see the Sea God Lake!"

Titan stumbled slightly as she pulled him along, but his face was full of doting indulgence as he chuckled and played along.

"Yes, yes, yes, whatever our Dong'er says is right."

"Slow down, don't trip!"

The two of them, one boisterous and one laughing, appeared exceptionally heartwarming on the bustling academy path.

Niu Tian followed behind, watching the scene, a rare look of relaxation appearing on his face.

Yet, beneath this relaxation, his thoughts never ceased.

Throughout the journey, Niu Tian had been pondering.

He was pondering what that person truly meant.

Ten thousand years had passed, and the Douluo Continent had indeed taken on a new look.

Emerging into the world this time, Niu Tian had indeed seen many different things.

Towering buildings, novel Soul Tool inventions, and the open and secret struggles between the various human empires—these certainly counted as changes.

He had to admit that compared to soul beasts, the speed of human development was terrifying.

A mere ten thousand years was not worth mentioning to soul beasts, but for humans, it was enough to turn the entire continent upside down.

Niu Tian couldn't even imagine what this continent would look like in another ten thousand years.

But regardless, this was, after all, merely the mortal realm.

Were these mundane shifts worth that person's personal inquiry?

He had even specifically emphasized Shrek Academy.

That person resided in the God Realm, overlooking the myriad worlds; why would he care about the development of an academy in the lower realm?

Since he had specifically sent down a divine oracle and bestowed a jade tablet capable of maintaining a faint connection with the God Realm, the thing he wanted to find could never be these superficial matters.

But where was the key?

Niu Tian always felt that he had overlooked some vital clue, like a layer of window paper that would tear at a single touch, yet he simply couldn't find that specific point.

He reached into his wide sleeve pocket, his fingertips gently rubbing the smooth, warm jade tablet.

Logically speaking, this should be the clue provided by that person, and it should offer a hint at a critical moment.

Yet, ever since the two brothers had stepped into Shrek City, this jade tablet had remained quiet, emitting no light and showing no change in temperature.

Niu Tian kept feeling that he had overlooked some extremely important person or event.

He was just a hair's breadth away from connecting all the clues together.

"Big Uncle, hurry up! The dormitory building is right ahead!"

Just as he was lost in thought, Wang Dong was already waving at him from the front with Titan.

Niu Tian had no choice but to temporarily set aside his thoughts, respond with a grunt, and quicken his pace to catch up.

Outside the Freshman Dormitory Building, the sun was just right.

In the shadows beside the building entrance sat a worn-out rattan chair.

A hunched old man wearing gray cloth clothes was lying on it, eyes closed as he basked in the sun.

Niu Tian had just reached the bottom of the building when his footsteps halted without warning.

His gaze fell upon the old man.

Almost at the same time, Mu En, lying on the rattan chair, slowly opened his eyes.

Their gazes collided in mid-air.

Mu En's eyes looked cloudy and dim, like those of an ordinary old man nearing the end of his life.

He merely glanced at Niu Tian indifferently before closing his eyes again, continuing to sway gently with the rattan chair as if nothing had happened.

Niu Tian recognized the other's identity, feeling somewhat surprised.

Within the entirety of Shrek Academy, there was only one person who could possess such a restrained yet unfathomable aura, one that could make even him—a Limit Douluo with a god-given body—feel a faint sense of oppression.

That was the long-rumored Dragon God Douluo, Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion, Mu En.

He hadn't expected to see him here.

Although Niu Tian believed he could definitely defeat him, he couldn't help but feel a bit curious.

As a ruthless figure capable of shaking the entire continent, would he really appear here so calmly?

Was this a show of force directed at the two of them?

Niu Tian's mind raced with guesses, but he quickly dismissed them.

Because the other party had absolutely no need to do so.

Given that he and Titan had already clearly expressed their goodwill to Yan Shaozhe and had not hidden their tracks, if Mu En truly wanted to give them a show of force, he could have simply summoned them directly to the Sea God Pavilion.

The Golden Ancient Tree within Shrek Academy was indeed something special.

Pretending to be a gatekeeper here was purely superfluous.

It seemed this encounter was merely a coincidence.

Niu Tian could fully understand this.

After all, every powerhouse had their own eccentricities.

Compared to those Evil Soul Masters who would kill or slaughter cities at the drop of a hat, Mu En's preference for acting as a gatekeeping old man at the Freshman Dormitory Building could be considered a very normal hobby.

At the same time, Titan also sensed that something was off.

His rugged brows furrowed slightly, and he stared at the old man on the rattan chair with an unfriendly gaze.

The violent power belonging to the Titan Giant Ape within his body showed faint signs of restlessness.

He turned his head to look at Niu Tian, his eyes filled with inquiry.

Titan had never been one to use his brain much; when encountering such matters, everything relied on Niu Tian to make the decision.

Niu Tian gave him a subtle look and shook his head slightly.

Since the other party had not taken the initiative to reveal his identity or release any hostility, it was best for everyone to maintain this tacit understanding.

Wang Dong did not notice the abnormality between the two, let go of Titan, and came before Mu En to greet him.

"The weather is nice today."

Mu En kept his eyes closed and responded slowly.

"Indeed, the weather is good; it's suitable for an old man to bask in the sun."

Seeing that the gatekeeping old man was in a good mood today, Wang Dong hurriedly asked.

"Grandpa, these are my Big Uncle and Second Uncle. They are my family, and they came to see me today."

"Can I take them into the dormitory to look around?"

Wang Dong pointed at Niu Tian and Titan behind her.

Mu En nodded without saying anything more, but his attitude was clear.

"Let's go, Big Uncle, Second Uncle. I'll take you to see the dormitory."

Having received permission, Wang Dong beckoned the two to walk into the dormitory.

Titan turned to look at Niu Tian.

Niu Tian nodded slightly.

The two followed behind Wang Dong, and as they walked past the reclining chair, Niu Tian paused for a moment.

He looked at the old Mu En, who was resting with his eyes closed, and said with some emotion.

"Each generation produces its own talents."

The old man turned over, pulled the blanket over himself, and spoke in a flat voice.

"In the end, it is all just a handful of Kitsuchi."

Niu Tian took a deep look at him, said nothing more, and stepped into the dormitory building.

Not long after the three of them went inside, a thin, frail-looking youth walked along the path leading to the dormitory building.

It was Huo Yuhao, who had just returned from eating at the cafeteria.