Full Preparation, with Surprise and Disappointment Side by Side!
Xuanwu Gate, originally named Imperial Dragon Gate, was the place where the princes of the Sun Moon Empire fought to ascend the throne ten thousand years ago. It is located in the mountains north of Ming Capital.
As the empire was transformed into Federation, the Federation renamed Imperial Dragon Gate to Xuanwu Gate in the name of goodwill and to quell the bloodshed.
"Tsk, it would have been better not to change the name at all." Jiang Xiu clicked his tongue as he recalled the information about Xuanwu Gate.
After all, the symbolism of Xuanwu Gate is far worse.
"However, this also foreshadows what will happen in three days—" The next moment, Jiang Xiu's purple eyes suddenly deepened.
The Xuanwu Grand Stage awaits; come if you're ready.
Whoever loses is the invader!
I love you, devil, see you in three days!
"Young Jiang, what are you thinking about?" Elder Jin raised an eyebrow and asked, noticing the intense killing intent and hint of excitement in Jiang Xiu's eyes.
"Elder Jin, don't those demons look like my future legion?" Jiang Xiu's lips curled into a kind smile.
Elder Jin was stunned for a moment, then gave Jiang Xiu a deep look. He was originally worried that Jiang Xiu would be hesitant when facing an alternate dimension other than the Abyss for the first time, but he did not expect that Jiang Xiu had already begun to plan for the Demon Legion.
It seems his worries were unnecessary.
But Elder Jin still needed to give some instructions, so he secretly transmitted his voice to Jiang Xiu:
"Young Jiang, my true form will remain at the Shrek Academy. After all, I still need to keep an eye on Ah Yin to prevent any trouble."
"At that time, I will send a wisp of divine thought to the Demon Plane using the Demon Bloodline within this little girl's Martial Soul. After sending the coordinates, that divine thought will dissipate. The rest is up to you. You need to be prepared."
Elder Jin glanced meaningfully at Yuanen Yehui.
"Don't worry, Elder Jin. I wouldn't act rashly without a 98% chance of winning," Jiang Xiu said with a smile.
His tone was full of confidence.
He now possesses three level-nine soul -Fixed-Load Soul Guidance Cannonball, "exclusively sponsored" by Green Skull.
When the Demon Army Advent, he'll immediately launch a barrage of artillery fire to wipe out the weaker demons.
He knew all too well that all the fear stemmed from insufficient firepower.
"Alright, as long as you know what you're doing." Elder Jin nodded slightly, then asked, "How's Ya Li doing?"
"Teacher Ya Li has agreed to come along; I'll go tell her later."
Then, Jiang Xiu's eyes flashed and he said, "However, after sending the coordinates and ensuring Yuanen's safety, I hope you will knock Teacher Ya Li unconscious. After all, there are some things that Teacher Ya Li shouldn't know."
"Alright." Elder Jin pondered for a moment and nodded slightly. He understood that the Underworld Emperor would definitely appear at that time, so after ensuring Yuanen's safety, Ya Li should not know what happened next.
Yuanen Yehui watched the two quietly from the side. She knew they were secretly discussing something, but a hint of surprise involuntarily appeared in her dark red eyes.
Jiang Xiu had told her about Elder Jin's identity beforehand, but the more he told her, the more shocked she became. After all, one of the Shrek Academy's greatest strengths was so closely related to Jiang Xiu, almost like an elder and a junior.
Do you know about the Shrek Academy?
Immediately, Yuanen Yehui shook her head again, thinking that whether Shrek Academy knew or not didn't seem to matter much.
"By the way, Elder Jin, do you know what the opportunity to become a god was left by the Old Plane Spirit for the Underworld Emperor?" Jiang Xiu asked curiously.
"Well, I still—" Elder Jin hesitated for a moment upon hearing this.
"I really don't know."
"Alright, then I'll go back and find some more help." Seeing that Elder Jin was like this, Jiang Xiu didn't investigate any further, since he would find out in three days.
Anyway, there are only a few ways to become a god, and he could roughly guess them.
There's really nothing that can shock him now, unless—unless the Old Plane Spirit comes back to life—
But how could that be? He witnessed the Old Plane Spirit dissipate with his own eyes.
He even secretly shed a few tears, heartbroken.
"Buzz!"
At this moment, Elder Jin stretched out his powerful palm, made a grasping motion in the air, and a bright golden leaf appeared, with dazzling golden lines on it, engraved with the mark of an ancient tree.
"Take it; you can activate it with your Soul Power later." Elder Jin handed the leaf to Jiang Xiu, and within it was a wisp of his divine thought.
Jiang Xiu nodded and accepted it, then solemnly put it away.
"Let's go, Yuanen." Jiang Xiu then led Yuanen Yehui out of the Cultivation Room.
As the wooden door to the Cultivation Room closed, a hint of satisfaction appeared in Elder Jin's eyes. He had high hopes for Jiang Xiu's composure and boldness.
If this succeeds, they will have another God Level expert on their side, and he won't be so alone when facing Tang Hao and Ah Yin.
But soon, the relief in Elder Jin's eyes was replaced by an expression of expectation mixed with hesitation.
"Hey, old buddy, I wonder if you're really still alive—"
He had a suspicion, but he wasn't sure, which was why he didn't tell Jiang Xiu.
However, everything will be revealed in three days.
Cultivation Room.
Jiang Xiu first sent Yuanen Yehui back to the family, while he went to Ya Li's room alone.
"Teacher Ya Li, it's been so long! I've missed you so much!"
Looking at Ya Li, who was dressed in a green dress and exuded a strong sense of vitality, Jiang Xiu greeted her with a smile.
"Hmph, our champion is back." Ya Li glared at Jiang Xiu with her beautiful blue eyes, giving him a sharp, eye-roll. "Do you still remember having me as your teacher?"
During the time Jiang Xiu was returning from the Star Luo Ship, he disappeared several times without any apparent reason, and she couldn't get through to him using his Communication Soul Tool.
"Ahem, how could I possibly forget you, Teacher Ya Li?" Jiang Xiu coughed twice. He had been busy inspecting and training the Shadow Legion during the few days he had disappeared.
"Hey, Teacher Ya Li, this is a local specialty from the Star Luo Empire that I brought back for you." As he spoke, Jiang Xiu took out a delicate potted plant from his Living Soul Tool and placed it on the table.
Inside the pot was a small, lush green plant with four leaves that looked like stars.
"Teacher Ya Li, didn't you say last time that you liked the flowers and plants unique to the Star Luo Continent? I specially brought back one that's perfect for you," Jiang Xiu said with a smile.
According to the book he learned as a child, "How to Get a Rich Woman to Help Me in Three Sentences," playing hard to get is very effective, and disappointment and surprise must coexist.
Sure enough, when Ya Li saw the slightly swaying potted plant, her blue eyes paused for a moment, and then a hint of surprise appeared in her beautiful eyes.
She remembered that she had casually mentioned liking plants from the Star Luo Continent after a discussion about the Faith Power, and she never expected that Jiang Xiu would remember it and bring it to her!
Instantly, Ya Li's resentment towards Jiang Xiu for disappearing for those few days vanished without a trace.
There was also a hint of surprise in it.
"Teacher Ya Li, what do you think? Do you like it?" Jiang Xiu straightened the potted plant and asked with a light smile.
"So-so." Ya Li pursed her red lips, turned her head to the side, and gave a soft hum with a nasal tone.
Jiang Xiu glanced at her and instantly focused his gaze. Ya Li's slight resentment vanished, though she still displayed a touch of teacherly arrogance in front of her student.
Of course, this was because he and Ya Li had already had many in-depth exchanges on the Faith Power, which was why Ya Li was unusually a little proud. Towards the students from the outside world, Ya Li still treated them with calm and gentleness.
"You wouldn't come here without a reason. Speak, what is it?" Feeling Jiang Xiu's smiling gaze fixed on her, Ya Li turned her head and asked in a clear voice.
"Teacher Ya Li, do you still remember the promise you made to protect me? Three days later, in the Xuanwu Gate of the mountains north of Ming Capital, I need your help, Teacher Ya Li." Jiang Xiu said earnestly, his tone becoming serious.
"Xuanwu Gate? Jiang Xiu, did you go that far?" Ya Li asked in surprise.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiu shook his head slightly, lowered his voice, and whispered, "There's no other way. Aliens are attacking the Douluo Plane in three days. I have to go Guardian the Douluo Continent."
Upon hearing this, Ya Li was immediately amused. "Jiang Xiu, can you be serious for once? There are no aliens!"
"Sigh, if you don't believe me, Teacher Ya Li, there's nothing I can do." Jiang Xiu spread his hands and sighed helplessly.
He was a quiet and honest Soul Master, and was often not believed by others.
"Alright, I'll go in three days." Ya Li said with a smile, looking at Jiang Xiu's expression.
She always keeps her promises.
"Then we'll await good news, Teacher Ya Li." Seeing that Ya Li had agreed, Jiang Xiu slowly stood up and said.
Seeing Jiang Xiu about to leave, Ya Li felt a sudden, inexplicable weight lift from her shoulders, mixed with a touch of irritation and amusement. "Jiang Xiu, you're really just doing what you're paid to do. The teacher just agreed, and you're already leaving."
"At the very least—at the very least, please finish telling that story about protecting Douluo Continent."
"Ms. Ya Li, today is Thursday. The fried chicken shop outside the school is having a promotion; they're giving me fifty Federation coins."
"I'll continue telling you." Jiang Xiu glanced at the time and a smile appeared on his lips.
"Tch~, if you don't tell me, the teacher won't listen." Ya Li pursed her red lips and glanced at Zhen Shou again.
"Then I'll be leaving now." Jiang Xiu smiled slightly, then pushed open the door and prepared to leave.
The book "How to Get a Rich Woman to Help Me in Three Sentences" already recorded that when it's time to run away, you have to run away.
"Wait." Just as Jiang Xiu was about to leave, Ya Li suddenly called out softly.
Ya Li pointed to the potted plant on the table, her blue eyes slightly unfocused, and said, "Jiang Xiu, did you only buy one of these potted plants?"
Jiang Xiu's eyes flashed, and he chuckled, saying, "Yes, I only bought one pot of this Star Orchid Grass."
After saying that, Jiang Xiu left the room directly.
"Hmm." Hearing this, and watching the door slowly close, Ya Li's red lips subtly curled up slightly.
Ya Li stretched out her slender hand and gently touched the swaying Star Orchid Grass, her eyes filled with affection. This potted plant from the Star Luo Continent was unique to her.
Then, Ya Li picked up the potted plant and placed it among the other potted plants on the windowsill.
However, seeing that the Star Orchid Grass was drooping and clearly lacked sunlight, Ya Li thought for a moment and placed it in the sunniest spot in the center.
A potted plant with the Chinese character for "cloud" on it was positioned slightly to the side, set back a bit.
Ya Li seemed to suddenly remember something. She had just asked if Jiang Xiu had only bought one potted plant, and Jiang Xiu had said he had only brought back one Star Orchid Grass.
Immediately, Ya Li shook her head again; it seemed there was no difference.
She was also preparing to depart for Xuanwu Gate.
Of course, she didn't take Jiang Xiu's words about protecting Douluo Continent seriously, thinking Jiang Xiu was just joking.
After all, how could Jiang Xiu, a mere fifteen-year-old boy, protect the Douluo Continent?