Attempt at a Second Awakening

"Hmm." Du Busi nodded.

"At present, Shrek is failing to bridge the gap between generations. There likely won't be another Limit Douluo born there for some time, so our factions intend to join forces to cultivate one of our own. When Shrek eventually weakens, we will dismantle their myth and authority, at least within the Heaven Dou Empire."

Lin Yuan's brow furrowed into a deep frown.

If it weren't for the fact that they were unaware of Tang Buddha Ancestor's ability to intervene in the Douluo World, Lin Yuan would have truly praised them for their wishful thinking.

Fortunately, he was no ordinary genius; if he didn't have his cheats from the God of Destruction and the Goddess of Life, he wouldn't dare to oppose Shrek under these circumstances.

After all, setting aside the tangled web of interests between Shrek and Tang San, there was the matter of whatever contingency Tang San had left behind on the continent.

Based solely on the "prison mother" Tang San left at Shrek, Tang San would absolutely never allow anyone to take unfavorable actions against the academy.

Tang San's prison mother—I should make a note of that. Who knows, if I ever find myself lacking something like the Wood of Origin, I might just pay a visit.

"Little Yuan, you don't need to feel too much pressure. Just act as you normally do; you can even be more relaxed," Du Busi comforted him.

In his view, the expression on Lin Yuan's face was because he felt the group had placed too high an expectation on him.

After all, when he was over six years old, his own performance in front of these Heaven Dou Empire bigwigs was nowhere near as good as Lin Yuan's current display.

Watching Wei Na speak eloquently about this, observing Lin Yuan's excellence and intelligence, as well as the impressive talent of his own disciple, Long Aotian, Du Busi truly regretted that he couldn't live in the same era as these people. It was said that the other factions had no shortage of geniuses, either.

It was often said that Mu En, Ye Xishui, and Long Xiaoyao were geniuses encountered once in a thousand years.

Yet, before those geniuses had even passed away, the next wave of once-in-a-thousand-year talents was already marching forward in full force.

And the Lin Yuan before him was clearly one of those terrifying individuals—like the three with ultimate attributes Shrek once possessed—who appeared only once every three thousand years.

At the mere thought of the future, Du Busi couldn't help but tremble.

Hearing Du Busi's words, Lin Yuan smiled and shook his head. "I don't feel nervous, just surprised. Shall we continue discussing what the Heaven Dou Empire can provide? I do have some confidence in breaking through to Limit Douluo."

"Our Heaven Dou Empire, much like the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect, will provide you with every resource within our power for your future growth." Wei Na held up three fingers toward Lin Yuan.

"Every year, Junior Brother Lin, you may select three treasures from the Heaven Dou Empire's largest auction house. No matter how precious they are, the price will be covered by the Heavenly Soul royal family."

"That is quite a heavy promise." Lin Yuan couldn't help but gasp at the Heavenly Soul royal family's generosity.

This was equivalent to giving Lin Yuan three ten-thousand-year spirit bones every year, provided such items were available on the market.

The longer he lived on the Douluo Continent, the more Lin Yuan realized the actual weight of a ten-thousand-year spirit bone.

This was effectively the Heaven Dou Empire ceding a small city every single year.

"For a genius capable of breaking Shrek's monopoly, this is not considered too precious at all," Wei Na said with a cheerful shake of her head.

Both Ning Zhiyuan and Du Busi felt the excellence of Wei Na as a member of the Heavenly Soul royal family.

To be entrusted with discussing major affairs with people of their standing at such a young age, and to still handle it flawlessly—it was remarkable.

Princess Jiujiu of the neighboring Star Luo Empire was barely at this level, and Crown Prince Xu Tianran of the Sun Moon Empire was no better at this age.

What was even more commendable was that the genius they valued, Lin Yuan, appeared even more composed than Wei Na.

"...Very well. I accept your sponsorship, Princess Wei Na, but please do not hold expectations that are too high for me." After a long silence, Lin Yuan finally agreed to Wei Na's terms.

Because in his future plans, the Douluo Continent would have no need for royal families.

But given the current vision of the Heavenly Soul royal family, he would have to leave them a constitutional monarchy at the very least, giving them a dignified exit.

After defeating Tang San, the history of the Douluo Continent would inevitably flow into its next stage.

Lin Yuan did not want to be the person who used his own great power to resist the torrent of the era.

Otherwise, wouldn't his fight against Tang San be in vain? He would just become the next Tang San.

He had agreed to fight against the rising Shrek once he grew up, but he hadn't agreed to anything else.

Wei Na nodded. "That is for the best."

"Then, on behalf of my father and these two seniors, I announce that the Heavenly Soul Alliance is officially and secretly established here today. Our relationship will not be made public. Everything is done so that the Heaven Dou Empire can completely shake off Shrek's shadow in education, civil service, and local governance."

The leaders of the two great sects nodded in approval toward Wei Na, and thus, this unbreakable alliance was declared.

After chatting about other miscellaneous matters, Lin Yuan withdrew from the room.

He really didn't want to waste brain cells on external diplomacy; he would leave such things to his future father-in-law and his master.

After a long day, Lin Yuan found that today had been more exhausting than usual.

Wei Na had wanted to discuss this with him for a long time, but he had been so busy with cultivation that she hadn't found an opportunity to interject.

As for the treasures, he would wait until he obtained his second spirit ring before consulting with the God of Destruction.

Currently, his level was the same as Yan Feng's—seventeen.

In another half a year at most, he would be able to break through to level twenty.

However, he would still have people keep a close eye on treasures like the Spirit-Devouring Fierce Blade; after all, it was Gold of Life.

Such a treasure was immensely beneficial, even for a remnant soul at the God King level.

Bone Douluo had not brought up the matter of Yan Feng, and Lin Yuan had not asked.

It was said that after Bone Douluo brought Yan Feng back, he had kept him by his side for closed-door cultivation.

Therefore, Bone Douluo, who had been staying within the sect, had not been seen with Yan Feng.

When they met again, that kid Yan Feng would probably bring him an incredible surprise, right?

In the blink of an eye, another half a year passed.

In the southern waters of the Star Luo Empire, on a small offshore island, Cao Xin and Lin Yuan lay on lounge chairs on the beach.

Unlike the relaxed Cao Xin, Lin Yuan was fully focused on circulating his soul power.

At this moment, he was incredibly close to reaching level twenty; it would likely happen within these next two days.

Even someone as strong as Mu En only broke through to level twenty at the age of eight, so he could consider himself to have broken his record.

Right now, Ning Tian, Wu Feng, Wei Na, and Nan Qiuqiu, the four girls, were playing on the beach in front of them.

Lin Yuan had no interest in them for the time being, and fearing being electrocuted, he offered no comment on their current attire.

The reason for this seemingly awkward situation was not just relaxation after cultivation.

Under the guidance of Du Busi, Long Aotian had come to these waters to attempt a breakthrough for his second martial soul awakening.

Lin Yuan also wanted to see if he could undergo a second awakening, and Ning Tian and the others had followed along because he had come.