East Sea Zero Class Monitor, Tang Wulin

Meanwhile, thousands of kilometers away from Shrek City, at Eastsea Academy, the number one academy in East Sea City.

At this moment, Tang Wulin, who had already become the monitor of Zero Class, sat in his dormitory, gazing out the window.

Nine years had already passed. Tang Wulin was no longer the little child he had once been.

He was now twelve years old. When he stood up, he was already 1.6 meters tall—a true young man.

With flowing black hair and large eyes, anyone who saw him could not help but praise him. What a handsome young lad!

Moreover, although his Martial Soul was Blue Silver Grass, his Golden Dragon King bloodline meant that he could still become a powerhouse. Under the transformation of that bloodline, both his Soul Spirit and Martial Soul could be greatly strengthened.

It was worth mentioning that although Tang Wulin's family was not poor because of Mu Tianchen—who sent them one million Federal Coins every month—his first Soul Spirit was still the same little grass snake from the original story, one without any Soul Power.

Of course, all of this was the result of Mu Tianchen's intervention.

For Tang Wulin, who possessed the Golden Dragon King bloodline, what his first Soul Spirit was did not actually matter. Even the weakest Soul Spirit would become extraordinarily powerful under the influence of the Golden Dragon King bloodline.

In the original story, Tang Wulin's first Soul Spirit, the little grass snake Jinguang, had transformed into an incomparably powerful five-clawed Golden Dragon.

After Jinguang's age surpassed one hundred thousand years, it could rival true ancient giant dragons, perhaps even surpass them.

When Tang Wulin was six, Tang Ziran and Lang Yue took him to the Aolai City Spirit Pagoda branch to awaken his Martial Soul. The Spirit Pagoda Master who helped Tang Wulin awaken it was the very same one who had previously helped Mu Tianchen awaken the Holy Dragon of Light Martial Soul.

However, Tang Wulin did not awaken a different Martial Soul simply because he had changed Spirit Pagoda Masters.

Tang Wulin's Martial Soul was still Blue Silver Grass, the most ordinary Martial Soul on the Douluo Continent. His Innate Soul Power was only Rank 3. Compared to his eldest brother, who possessed Innate Level 20 Soul Power, the difference was like heaven and earth.

Of course, news of Mu Tianchen's Innate Level 20 Soul Power had long since become a top secret of the Spirit Pagoda. Anyone below the Spirit Pagoda's upper ranks would never know that Mu Tianchen possessed Innate Level 20 Soul Power.

To the outside world, Mu Tianchen was announced to possess the Holy Dragon of Light Martial Soul and Innate Soul Power at Rank 10.

Tang Wulin had awakened only the Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul, and his Innate Soul Power was so low that he had nearly lost all possibility of becoming a powerful Soul Master. Just when Tang Wulin was about to give up, Mu Tianchen, Tang Ziran, and Lang Yue all persuaded him otherwise.

At Mu Tianchen's suggestion, Tang Wulin took Mang Tian as his master and began practicing forging.

Powerful forging skills had a certain chance of feeding back into one's body. Extreme forging might even cause a Martial Soul to mutate.

Tang Wulin greatly admired his eldest brother, who had successfully joined the Spirit Pagoda Headquarters and become the disciple of the Rank 99 Limit Douluo, Sky Phoenix Douluo. He would practically do whatever his eldest brother told him to do.

Therefore, he followed his eldest brother's advice, took Mang Tian as his master, and learned forging.

Of course, he would not blindly follow Mu Tianchen's advice. Many times, he would make his own considerations as well.

When Tang Wulin was nine, his Soul Power Level broke through to Rank 10, allowing him to fuse with a Soul Spirit. Mu Tianchen specifically returned from the Spirit Pagoda Headquarters and had Tang Wulin fuse with the ten-year Soul Spirit, the little grass snake.

At that time, Mu Tianchen was already twelve and had become a five-ring Soul King. He was the youngest Soul King-level powerhouse in the Spirit Pagoda's history. Even the president of the Aolai City Spirit Pagoda branch had to respectfully address Mu Tianchen as "sir."

Mu Tianchen had Tang Wulin absorb the little grass snake Soul Spirit. He told Tang Wulin that although the little grass snake appeared to possess no Soul Power, it contained the bloodline of a five-clawed Golden Dragon within its body.

"If you can contract with it and continuously raise your own level, then before long, this little grass snake will soar into a dragon and become one of the strongest and most powerful Soul Spirits."

Tang Wulin believed him. He believed that his eldest brother would not deceive him.

With Mu Tianchen, such a powerful Soul Master, Tang Ziran and Lang Yue scarcely needed to worry about Tang Wulin. In their eyes, with Mu Tianchen as their eldest son, even if their younger son's talent was poor, he could still become a powerhouse.

Mu Tianchen's biological parents were not them. Yet after living with them for more than ten years, they had long regarded Mu Tianchen as their own child.

Later, they told Mu Tianchen that his real parents were someone else, but that they had already died at the hands of the Holy Spirit Cult. They let Mu Tianchen decide for himself whether he wanted to continue living with them.

Mu Tianchen smiled and told them that adoptive parents were parents too. His own parents were no longer in this world, so from then on, they would be his parents. The grace of raising someone was greater than heaven.

That day, Tang Ziran and Lang Yue were moved to tears.

With Mu Tianchen's help, Tang Wulin broke through to Rank 10 at the age of nine.

Although this was no different from the original story, Tang Wulin's foundation was far stronger. In the future, that foundation would erupt completely and allow Tang Wulin to reach even greater heights.

Tang Wulin studied at Red Mountain Academy in Aolai City for three years. After three years, he graduated from Red Mountain Academy and obtained the qualification to enter Eastsea Academy.

When Tang Wulin entered Eastsea Academy, Mu Tianchen was still in seclusion cultivating, so Tang Ziran and Lang Yue took Tang Wulin there.

Although Tang Ziran and Lang Yue were present, Tang Wulin still had a conflict with Xie Xie outside the academy. Tang Wulin had been walking too hurriedly and failed to notice Xie Xie, bumping into him.

After Mu Tianchen continuously fed him all sorts of heavenly treasures that strengthened the body, coupled with the powerful physique naturally granted by the Golden Dragon King bloodline, how great was Tang Wulin's strength?

Though he was only six, his physique was already comparable to that of an adult. That collision sent Xie Xie flying several meters, and from then on, Xie Xie developed an inexplicable fear of Tang Wulin.

After entering Eastsea Academy, Tang Wulin still encountered the beautiful senior student, Ouyang Zixin, just as in the original story. It was the first time Tang Wulin's heart had been moved by a girl.

Ouyang Zixin's appearance struck a chord deep within Tang Wulin's heart.

With the support of Mu Tianchen as his eldest brother, Tang Wulin was no longer as insecure as he had been in the original story. One million Federal Coins in monthly cultivation funds had already put him above the children of most clans.

However, Tang Wulin still focused his attention on cultivation. He also wanted to become a powerful Soul Master respected by others, just like his eldest brother!

He had not forgotten that when his eldest brother was only nine, he had already broken through to the realm of a Rank 35 Soul Elder.

But when he looked at himself, he was already nine and had only just broken through to Rank 10. The gap between him and his eldest brother was like heaven and earth, so he did not dare slack off for even a moment.

After entering Eastsea Academy, he had continued cultivating diligently and constantly improving himself.

Even though his Martial Soul and Soul Power Level had placed him in the worst Grade One Class Five, he had not lost the courage to become stronger. Whenever he had time, he devoted everything to cultivation.

His homeroom teacher in Grade One Class Five was an incomparably handsome man, with long blue hair, a slender body, and an immensely charming presence.

Sometimes, Tang Wulin would compare his eldest brother with this teacher.

Although his eldest brother was young, his appearance was also exceptionally outstanding. Furthermore, in terms of talent, his eldest brother seemed far more powerful than this teacher.

His teacher was already twenty-eight years old, yet his level was still Rank 69.

His eldest brother was only twelve, yet his level had already reached the terrifying Rank 55.

It was easy to imagine that before long, his eldest brother would surpass this teacher in cultivation level.

Of course, he did not look down on his teacher just because his teacher's talent was inferior to his eldest brother's. To him, this teacher was still an incomparably powerful existence.

Later, under this teacher's guidance, his combat strength soared at a rate visible to the naked eye.

When he had first entered Eastsea Academy, his combat strength had been inferior to Xie Xie's. Yet under this teacher's guidance, he gradually caught up to Xie Xie and began beating him with ease.

None of this could have happened without this teacher's guidance.

This teacher was named Wu Zhangkong, Sky Ice Wu Kongkong. Not only was he a Rank 69 Soul Emperor, but he was also a powerful Two-Word Battle Armor Master. There were rumors that this teacher of his was the strongest person in Eastsea Academy!

Later, an extremely powerful girl joined their class.

This girl's Martial Soul was the Elemental Envoy. She could simultaneously control seven elements and freely combine them, making her exceptionally powerful.

This girl's name was Gu Yue. Her appearance was not especially stunning, but both her temperament and strength were remarkably outstanding. Tang Wulin had a feeling that even students from higher grades might not necessarily be her match.

Later, he, Xie Xie, and the girl named Gu Yue formed a team to participate in the Class Promotion Tournament.

Through the Class Promotion Tournament, their Grade One Class Five successfully advanced into Grade One Class One. Because of their outstanding performances, the three of them were specially approved to enter the academy's heavily supported Grade One Zero Class.

Joining Grade One Zero Class alongside them were Wang Jinxi, the strongest student from the original Grade One Class One, who possessed the Bone Dragon King Martial Soul, and Zhang Yangzi, who possessed the Dark Phantom Eagle Martial Soul.

The five of them formed the strongest team in Eastsea Academy's first grade: Grade One Zero Class.

Because of his dazzling performance in battle, he was appointed monitor of Eastsea Academy's Grade One Zero Class. He deeply felt the weight of that responsibility and therefore did not dare relax in the slightest.

Later, due to special circumstances, Wang Jinxi and Zhang Yangzi left Grade One Class Five and also left Eastsea Academy. From then on, their Grade One Zero Class went from operating openly to operating in secret, no longer receiving instruction in the open.

After Wang Jinxi and Zhang Yangzi left, another girl joined Grade One Zero Class. Her name was Xu Xiaoyan, and she possessed the Ice Staff Martial Soul. At night, her Ice Staff Martial Soul would transform into the Star Staff, allowing her to wield the power of the stars.

By now, this girl had cultivated alongside them for nearly three years.

Three years had passed. He was no longer the inexperienced youth who had just entered the academy. As the monitor of Zero Class, he had, to a certain extent, become one of Eastsea Academy's most well-known figures.

Even that senior student from back then could not help but view him in a new light.

Unfortunately, that senior student had ultimately chosen Xu Xiaoyu's older brother. Perhaps in her eyes, Xu Xiaoyu, the direct descendant of a great Eastsea City family, was still more suitable for her.

Tang Wulin did not bring up his eldest brother, Mu Tianchen.

Perhaps, in his view, there was no longer any need to do so.

"What is it, Wulin? Why do you look so unhappy?"

Just then, a voice came from outside the dormitory door. Then, a tall and imposing young man glanced into the dormitory before walking straight in.

This young man had flowing golden hair, strong muscles, and a slender frame. Imposing was the best word to describe him. His body seemed like a great mountain that could never be crushed, no matter how much weight bore down upon it.

Yet what attracted people most was the ultimate light aura emanating from him. It was an incomparably warm aura, as though simply approaching it could elevate one's entire being.

"Big Brother? Is that you?"

"Why are you here?"

Seeing the newcomer, Tang Wulin was utterly stunned. Although he had not seen his eldest brother for a year or two, he had grown up living with him. How could he possibly fail to recognize him?

That was right. The person who had entered was Mu Tianchen, who had flown all the way from Shrek City, crossing thousands of kilometers.

In order to return to East Sea City as quickly as possible, Mu Tianchen had not hesitated to use pills that accelerated the circulation of Soul Power. Thus, he had finally returned to East Sea City at this time and arrived here.

At this moment, upon seeing Tang Wulin, a smile could not help but appear on Mu Tianchen's face.