Plane Spirit: Why Had I Never Seen This Power Before?

Bai Yuan slowly opened his eyes from the stillness of Soul Bone.

A glint of light flashed in the depths of his pupils and then disappeared, before returning to its usual black.

Yun Ming stood up from the chair, walked up to him, and looked at him with a mixture of scrutiny and concern in his eyes.

"Are there any other sensations in your body?"

Bai Yuan shook his head, stood up from his chair, and stretched his limbs. "No."

Yun Ming's brow twitched slightly.

Absorbing Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone places an enormous burden on the body, causing weakness for several days at best, and leaving hidden injuries at worst.

But Bai Yuan looked like he had just taken a nap; the child's body was unbelievably strong.

He turned his head to look at Gu Yuena beside Bai Yuan, his gaze lingering on her for a moment.

"This girl's body is incredibly strong."

"It's a pity it's a control system."

Gu Yuena stared at Yun Ming expressionlessly, her purple eyes revealing no emotion.

Bai Yuan glanced at Gu Yuena; in this life, Gu Yuena had not split into two.

According to the original timeline, Na'er should have ended up among the common people and been taken in as a disciple by Yun Ming.

Now, the complete Silver Dragon King stands beside him, not as Yun Ming's disciple, but as his junior sister.

The inertia of history was completely broken here.

Gu Yuena was also looking at Bai Yuan.

She noticed that he had glanced at her just now.

That glance contained scrutiny and comparison.

She snorted softly to herself.

This human is definitely trying to figure out how to win me over.

Haha, I saw right through you.

She slightly raised her chin, a barely perceptible hint of smugness flashing in her purple eyes.

As expected of the Silver Dragon King who inherited the wisdom and divine status of the Dragon God, nothing can be hidden from me.

Yun Ming looked into Bai Yuan's eyes, and saw neither gratitude nor fear in them.

They didn't even show the respect one should have when facing Limit Douluo.

What he saw was scrutiny, a wariness that seemed to say, "I'm watching to see what you're really up to."

His lips twitched slightly, and he gave a bitter laugh to himself.

Over the course of a century, he was the ultimate Quasi-God, revered by Soul Master across the continent.

His numerous glittering honors and titles meant that he had never been rejected by anyone.

Now, however, he was being looked at with such suspicion by a little guy.

Sigh, it seems we can't rush this.

This child is not someone who can be swayed by power or resources.

Yun Ming withdrew his gaze, turned around, and walked back to the window.

He needed to find a different approach, one that Bai Yuan couldn't refuse.

He stood by the window, his back to Bai Yuan and Gu Yuena, and said, "Make good use of that Soul Bone; don't let it go to waste."

Bai Yuan watched his retreating figure, remained silent for a moment, and then said, "Yes."

He glanced at Gu Yuena was also looking at him.

"Your Excellencies, shall we take our leave now?"

Ya Li clapped her hands, as if she had remembered something.

"I almost forgot, I still have something to do."

She walked up to Bai Yuan and Gu Yuena, her gaze lingering on each of their faces for a moment.

"Come on, I'll take you two to the Golden Tree Enlightenment."

"Shrek Inner Court students have one opportunity to Golden Tree Enlightenment."

"Although you are exchange students, since you've come, we can't let you leave empty-handed."

Bai Yuan's lips twitched.

Although enlightenment isn't some exaggerated occurrence, Ya Li described it like a tourist attraction visit.

Since we're already here, let's try to achieve enlightenment!

It's also hard to stay calm.

Gu Yuena's pupils brightened slightly.

Golden Tree Enlightenment is one of the most prestigious cultivation opportunities for Shrek Academy students.

Legend has it that he attained enlightenment under the Golden Tree.

It can greatly enhance Soul Master's understanding of the laws of heaven and earth, and may even give them the chance to reach the threshold of breaking through to the Limit Douluo.

She had never been there before, nor had she ever experienced anything like it.

In what way can humans help themselves?

Yun Ming's brow twitched slightly:

"This..."

Ya Li turned her head to look at him, giving him a meaningful look.

Didn't you want him to be your disciple? What are you doing?

The opportunity is presented to you, and you're hesitating?

Yun Ming received that gaze, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.

He certainly understood what Ya Li meant.

The Golden Tree Enlightenment itself is not particularly precious.

He has the authority to reward two Shrek students for Golden Tree Enlightenment.

There are precedents of people being allowed to attain enlightenment ahead of time by the Dragon God Douluo Mu En.

Ultimately, that student forged a strong bond between the Shrek Academy and the Tang Sect, creating a legendary tale.

Perhaps, Bai Yuan and Gu Yuena will end up like that person.

She made contact with Shrek and developed feelings for him.

Yun Ming pondered silently for a moment, then looked up at Bai Yuan and Gu Yuena and nodded.

"Can."

Bai Yuan looked into Yun Ming's calm, still eyes, and saw a hint of calculation in them.

But he didn't refuse; he wouldn't pass up the opportunity to Golden Tree Enlightenment.

Gu Yuena stood beside Bai Yuan, her eyes reflecting the golden light of the Golden Ancient Tree.

She didn't know what Yun Ming was planning, but the opportunity for the Golden Tree Enlightenment was indeed rare.

Ya Li withdrew her gaze, turned and walked out of the wooden house, leaving behind a remark.

"Let's go, while it's still early."

Bai Yuan and Gu Yuena followed behind her, while Yun Ming walked at the very back.

The wooden house is built against the trunk of Golden Ancient Tree, and its roof is covered with golden leaves.

There was no signboard at the entrance, but Bai Yuan knew the name of this place.

Sea God Pavilion.

The highest meeting place of the Shrek Academy, and also Shrek Academy's treasure trove.

All secrets, all legacies, all the secrets of this ancient academy are stored here.

Ya Li pushed open the wooden door and stepped aside to let the two of them in.

Bai Yuan stepped forward, the instant he crossed the threshold.

A dense, almost tangible golden light surged from all directions, enveloping his entire body.

A bright light flashed before his eyes, and Bai Yuan subconsciously squinted.

When the light faded, he found himself in a spacious hall.

The floor of the hall was paved with an unknown type of jade, so shiny it was like a mirror.

There are several passageways on both sides, each ending in a different colored light.

Yun Ming walked up from the back and stood beside him, his gaze sweeping over the passageways.

"You are currently in the underground space of the Golden Tree."

The Shrek ancestors built 108 rooms here, encompassing the cultivation environment for all Martial Soul on the continent.

Bai Yuan withdrew his gaze from those passageways.

Shrek Academy's foundation was even deeper than he had imagined.

This is no longer just a resource; it is the culmination of countless generations of powerful individuals accumulated over tens of thousands of years.

It is the most core asset of this ancient academy, and the source of their confidence in calling it "the number one academy on the mainland".

Yun Ming withdrew his gaze and turned to look at Bai Yuan and Gu Yuena:

"You can choose for yourselves."

Only one person can enter each room. There is no time limit for cultivation, but the opportunity to attain enlightenment is rare and cannot be sought after.

Some people went in and came out in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, while others stayed inside for three days and three nights.

What you can learn from this is up to you.

Bai Yuan looked at him and nodded.

He glanced at Gu Yuena was also looking at him.

Neither of them spoke, and they each walked down a separate path.

Bai Yuan walked towards the passageway that emitted a golden-black light.

Gu Yuena walked towards the passageway that emitted a seven-colored light.

Yun Ming stood in the center of the hall, watching the two figures gradually walk away.

Ya Li came up from behind and gently took his arm.

"How long do you think they can stay inside?"

Yun Ming shook his head, his gaze falling on the golden-black light.

He didn't know, but he hoped Bai Yuan could stay inside a little longer.

It took so long that he could feel Shrek's kindness towards him, and so long that he could develop a slight fondness for this ancient academy.

Seeing his preoccupied look, Ya Li didn't say anything, but simply squeezed his hand gently.

At that very moment.

The consciousness deep within the Golden Tree slowly opened its eyes.

It is merely the convergence of life energy on this continent, one of the oldest and purest existences in the world.

It lies dormant deep within the Golden Ancient Tree, undisturbed for millennia.

But just now, it sensed an unfamiliar presence.

The aura didn't come from the Shrek Academy; it came from a young boy.

A sapling.

It took root deep within that boy's body, swaying gently.

It had never seen that kind of power before.

Interesting.

What kind of power is this?

Why have I never seen it before?