The Future Is a Sea of Stars

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

Aolai City, Soul Guidance Train Station.

"Go on. Say goodbye to your parents and your family."

"Once you go to Spirit Pagoda Headquarters, you'll have very little time to rest."

At that moment, on the Soul Guidance Train platform, Leng Yaozhu stood with her hands behind her back and spoke calmly, her presence imposing.

"Okay. Thank you, Teacher."

Mu Tianchen set down his luggage and walked over to Tang Ziran, Lang Yue, and his younger brother, Tang Wulin. He knew that this time, he truly had to part with his family.

Watching Mu Tianchen and his family, Leng Yaozhu sighed inwardly.

Once upon a time, she, her younger sister, and their family had been just like this as well.

But as they grew older and things changed, all of it had become part of the past.

Now, she was a rank ninety-eight Super Douluo and the current head of the Leng Family. As for her younger sister, she had vanished without a trace. Yet Leng Yaozhu had always strongly felt that her sister was not dead.

But little sister, where are you now?

Your sister misses you so much.

At the thought of her younger sister, Leng Yaozhu's heart was filled with loneliness.

Even she herself did not know why, but as she grew older, she had become increasingly sentimental.

Lately, she often dreamed of things that had happened when she and her younger sister were children, recalling the wonderful times they had shared.

She and her younger sister had always been close, from childhood through adulthood. Until that time, when both sisters fell in love with Sky-Piercing Douluo Yun Ming. After that, their relationship suddenly fell apart.

She felt that her younger sister had left home in anger back then and had not returned for all these years most likely because of that matter.

Leng Yaozhu's gaze was exceedingly complicated.

In the distance, Tang Ziran looked at Mu Tianchen, who brimmed with vitality and energy like the rising sun, his face full of pride.

This was his son—a genius boy who had awakened a powerful Martial Soul and Innate Full Soul Power.

With a smile on his face, he patted Mu Tianchen's shoulder in satisfaction and said, "Tianchen, you've always been steady and dependable since you were young. I believe that no matter where you go, you'll achieve excellent results."

"I believe this time will be no different. Going to Spirit Pagoda Headquarters will be a tremendous leap in your life. It will completely change your destiny, so you must seize this opportunity."

Compared to Tang Ziran, Lang Yue was more tender-hearted. At that moment, as she looked at Mu Tianchen, who had already grown somewhat handsome, tears could not help but well up in her eyes.

Looking at Mu Tianchen, Lang Yue lovingly smoothed his clothes. A tear hung at the corner of her eye as she instructed, "Son, after you reach Spirit Pagoda Headquarters, you must take good care of yourself."

"And if you meet a nice girl, you should seize the chance too. If possible, bring her home. Mom will make you a delicious feast."

"What do you think? Don't be shy."

Only after saying that did Lang Yue's smile return.

Mu Tianchen was speechless. He had only just turned six. Was it really appropriate to tell him to bring girls home so early?

He nodded perfunctorily. "Okay, Mom. I understand. Don't worry, I'll take good care of myself."

Tang Wulin took out a Sky Azure Bull Python doll from his little backpack. Looking at Mu Tianchen, he said,

"Big Brother, this doll is for you. You have to call home often in the future, okay? Wulin will miss you."

The Sky Azure Bull Python doll and the Titan Giant Ape doll were a pair of brother dolls, Tang Wulin's favorite pair among all his toys.

By giving the Sky Azure Bull Python doll to his brother Mu Tianchen, Tang Wulin hoped that the two of them could be like the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python, remaining good brothers for their entire lives.

When Mu Tianchen received the toy Tang Wulin handed over, he was stunned.

He had long passed the age of playing with toys.

But he still accepted Tang Wulin's toy.

Mu Tianchen smiled and said, "Alright, Big Brother understands. But if you give this doll to me, won't you be sad?"

However, Tang Wulin shook his head and said with utmost seriousness, "Of course not. Big Brother, you're the most important person to me. How could I be sad?"

Mu Tianchen was somewhat moved upon hearing that. Smiling, he said to Tang Wulin, "Alright, then I'll accept this doll."

Mu Tianchen rubbed Tang Wulin's little head.

Looking at his younger brother, he knew that in another three years, Tang Wulin would awaken his Martial Soul as well. If nothing unexpected happened, his brother would awaken the Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul and possess only innate rank-three Soul Power.

He hoped his younger brother would not be crushed by reality or lose confidence because of others' mockery. As long as he followed his own rhythm, he would surely one day shine with his own brilliance.

Of course, Mu Tianchen would also spare no effort in helping Tang Wulin, ensuring that he would not have to live as painfully as he had in the original story.

Then, he looked at Tang Wulin and said very seriously, "Wulin, promise me this. No matter what happens in the future, never lose heart. No matter when it is, I'll always stand behind you!"

Tang Wulin did not actually understand what Mu Tianchen meant, but he still smiled before answering with great solemnity, "Okay, Big Brother. I'll definitely become a powerful Soul Master someday."

"Ha ha! When that time comes, I'll roam the Federation with you, Big Brother, punish evil and uphold justice, and become a great hero!"

After hearing Tang Wulin's words, Tang Ziran, Lang Yue, and Mu Tianchen all wore broad smiles.

For a time, the Soul Guidance Train station was filled with joy.

Mu Tianchen sighed. Time spent saying goodbye to family was always too short. It was time for him to part with them.

After one final farewell, he finally boarded the Soul Guidance Train bound for Shrek City under their watchful eyes.

The Soul Guidance Train began to move.

The figures of his father, mother, and younger brother gradually blurred.

Watching his family slowly disappear from sight, Mu Tianchen unconsciously clenched his fists and gradually made up his mind.

Dad, Mom, and Wulin, just wait and see. When you see me again, I'll definitely be far stronger than I am now.

By then, I'll let every one of you live the life you want.

The train's engine erupted with powerful force, carrying the technologically advanced Soul Guidance Train through the countryside at tremendous speed.

Mu Tianchen sat by the window, watching the scenery outside.

Leng Yaozhu sat beside him with her eyes closed, resting. She showed no intention of speaking with him.

Mu Tianchen had checked the ticket. The Soul Guidance Train they were on went directly to Shrek City. Shrek City lay in the middle of the continent, while Aolai City was situated at its easternmost edge. The distance between them was immense.

If all went smoothly, the journey would take about a day and a night.

Because of that, Mu Tianchen had intended to take a nap after boarding the train. The journey from Aolai City to Shrek City was extremely long, and they would not arrive anytime soon.

However, even as Mu Tianchen closed his eyes, he remained carefully alert to his surroundings. Although the Holy Spirit Cult had not yet begun operating openly, he could not guarantee that there were no Evil Soul Masters aboard the train.

At that moment, he heard the voice of his teacher, Sky Phoenix Douluo, beside him.

"Kid, tell me about your plans for the future."

"Huh? My plans for the future?"

Mu Tianchen froze for a moment upon hearing that. He had not expected Leng Yaozhu to speak with him at this time.

As she spoke, Leng Yaozhu glanced at Mu Tianchen from the corner of her eye.

Mu Tianchen's thoughts raced. He wondered why Leng Yaozhu had asked him this, what her purpose was, and whether she was testing some aspect of his abilities.

After pondering for a while, he said, "Teacher, I've only just turned six and haven't formally studied the systematic knowledge related to Soul Masters, so I lack the relevant experience."

"Since you're asking me to talk about my own development now, I feel that I may be overestimating myself."

"But one thing is certain: my goal has always been to become a powerful Soul Master, and that goal will never change."

"To become a powerful Soul Master, I can work hard to learn the relevant knowledge. I want to use my own strength to protect my family and prevent them from suffering any harm."

Leng Yaozhu nodded, though her tone remained indifferent. "Not bad. You haven't become blindly confident because of your talent, and you understand your own shortcomings. On top of that, you possess the determination to grow stronger. Those are all good qualities."

She looked at Mu Tianchen and said, "Your Soul Power has already reached the rank-ten bottleneck. You need to form a contract with a Soul Spirit and obtain a Soul Ring before you can raise your cultivation further."

"Your Holy Dragon of Light Martial Soul is one of the highest-grade Dragon Clan Martial Souls. It possesses the Light Attribute, so you can choose a Soul Spirit based on either the Light Attribute or Dragon Clan bloodline."

"Of course, if a Soul Spirit can greatly increase your combat strength or bring you a qualitative improvement in a particular area, you may choose it as well."

As she spoke, she used her Soul Power to erect a soundproof barrier, ensuring that no one else could overhear their conversation.

Soon, under Leng Yaozhu's explanation, Mu Tianchen gained a deeper understanding of Soul Spirits. However, since he had not yet reached Spirit Pagoda Headquarters and could not choose his Soul Spirit yet,

after gaining a general understanding of Soul Spirits, they stopped discussing the matter.

At that moment, Mu Tianchen looked at Leng Yaozhu and asked, "Teacher, aside from Soul Spirits, could you also tell me about Battle Armor Masters?"

"I heard that Battle Armor Masters are the most powerful beings in this world."

Leng Yaozhu froze. Clearly, she had not expected Mu Tianchen to ask about Battle Armor, but she still nodded.

Looking at Mu Tianchen, she said, "I underestimated you. I didn't expect you to know about Battle Armor as well. Very well, I'll tell you what Battle Armor is."

In Leng Yaozhu's eyes, as her personal disciple, Mu Tianchen was destined to become a Battle Armor Master in the future.