Encountering Tang Wulin Again! Tang San's Ominous Premonition

"Not even the Pavilion Master in his youth."

"Could claim to be a Soul Elder at the age of nine."

Wu Changkong wore a meaningful expression, seemingly wanting to say something but stopping himself.

Sky-Crossing Douluo Yun Ming had been invincible for decades, hailed by all as unmatched beneath the heavens. Yet even he had only been a Soul Grandmaster at the age of nine. By that logic...

Had Jiang Yan already surpassed him at such a young age?

Realizing this, his gaze grew several times more solemn. The Holy Dragon King Martial Soul truly was unparalleled in its dominance.

"It is often said that geniuses are bound to have companions who grow alongside them. And these few who were once with Jiang Yan..."

"Hmm?"

Wu Changkong's gaze struggled to move past Jiang Yan's name as he continued down the chart, but before long, his expression became increasingly strange.

"Xie Xie is level twenty-two, with Twin Martial Souls—the Light and Shadow Dragon Dagger. His Martial Soul sounds weak, but his talent is quite good."

"Wei Xiaofeng is level twenty-three, with the Azure Shadow Serpent Martial Soul... No, Wang Jinxi and Zhang Yangzi are both level twenty-three, and they actually possess a Martial Soul Fusion Skill."

"And Gu Yuena, whose Martial Soul is the Elemental Dragon King, can control and merge multiple elements. Though she is a Soul Master, her explosive power is extremely strong..."

"Ah?"

Wu Changkong's eyes gradually widened. The baffled thought from earlier took shape in his mind once more:

He had not come to the wrong place.

This was Eastsea City, right?

Everyone knew that Eastsea City produced very few talented individuals. It was not uncommon for years to pass without a single genius appearing.

Thus, he was not surprised that Eastsea Academy, which had been weak for decades or even a century, had produced a Jiang Yan. After all, that could be called triggering a guaranteed draw.

But what was this supposed to mean...

It was not just the overpowered monster Jiang Yan. Including Gu Yuena, the elemental controller; Xie Xie, with Twin Martial Souls; the Martial Soul Fusion duo; and Wei Xiaofeng, there were a full six of them!

"Eastsea City, where talent is so scarce..."

"Could actually have so many promising seedlings?"

Wu Changkong could not help muttering.

An innate soul power above level nine was already an exceedingly rare top-tier talent. Even at Shrek, they would be among the very best.

If these little ones entered Shrek in the future, they might even have the potential to compete for the Shrek Seven Monsters.

"If the little ones are willing..."

"I will definitely take them to Shrek..."

Wu Changkong wore a contemplative look. Bringing so many geniuses to the academy was also the last thing he could do for it.

"For now, these are only fantasies."

"Jiang Yan's name has long been famous at East Sea Junior Academy. Yet after all this time, I have never met him. When classes officially begin tomorrow, I will have to take a good look at him."

A peculiar glint flashed through his eyes. Suppressing his emotions, he thought to himself.

There was only one day left. Naturally, he could wait.

Yet ever since he had left Shrek Academy in a muddle, this was the first time he had felt anticipation.

Do not disappoint me, Jiang Yan.

"..."

Meanwhile, after leaving the dean's office, Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena silently began their journey back.

On the way, Gu Yuena returned to her adorable, sweet demeanor around him, her mood exceptionally bright.

"Brother, does that mean we can become classmates starting tomorrow?"

Her little face brimmed with anticipation.

Back when she had first arrived in Eastsea City, she had been too young to attend school. She could only wait at home every day for her brother to return, and that had lasted for half a year.

Later, because she had not awakened a Martial Soul, she had attended the cultural academy instead. She had never been placed in the same class as her brother.

This would be their first time together.

"Mhm."

"Not just classmates. We might even be desk mates."

Jiang Yan smiled and nodded. The little Silver Dragon King was adorably silly—she was this happy just because they would be attending school together.

What a silly girl.

"Desk mates! Then we really will not be apart after class, or even during class."

Gu Yuena's eyes lit up.

"That's right..."

"Hmm?"

As he nodded in response, Jiang Yan sensed something. He turned around, his gaze sweeping toward the academic affairs office.

In the distance, a black-haired boy was walking in the opposite direction from them. He wore plain clothes, and the only thing particularly eye-catching about him was his pair of large, bright eyes.

"Tang Wulin has come to Eastsea as well."

Jiang Yan recognized his identity at a glance.

Whether it was his signature large eyes or the Golden Dragon King bloodline within him, both pointed to only one person.

Three years had passed. Having graduated from Red Mountain Academy, he had finally arrived in Eastsea City.

"Brother, that person...?"

Gu Yuena had noticed Tang Wulin as well.

Feeling that peculiar aura within him, she frowned. Even though the power of his bloodline was still sealed, even though it was so faint that it was almost nonexistent, she could still sense it.

It was the other half of the Dragon God after it had split in two. Aside from herself, the Silver Dragon King, it was the other part of equal standing to her...

The Golden Dragon King bloodline!

"That's right. He possesses the Golden Dragon King bloodline."

"What do you think, Na'er?"

Jiang Yan smiled gently. Seeing that Gu Yuena had noticed him as well, he asked softly.

"That bloodline power does not belong to him."

"Of course it should be returned to its rightful owner."

Gu Yuena came back to herself and replied with a smile. Looking at Tang Wulin from afar, her beautiful face was gradually covered in frost.

Her brother's bloodline had been ordained by heaven, but the Golden Dragon King was different. When the Dragon God had split into two, the Golden Dragon King had already been taken to the God Realm by the five great God Kings. Its fate was unknown.

But judging from the current situation, it was probably gone.

Moreover, some god had placed a seal upon it, sealing the Golden Dragon King bloodline's power within this human.

What...

A fine scheme.

"Brother, let's go back first. This person's identity is likely not simple. Later, we can arrange for Di Tian to investigate him."

Gu Yuena immediately came up with a plan and said.

"Mhm."

"Let's head back first."

Jiang Yan smiled and nodded, naturally supporting Na'er's idea. However... Di Tian alone would not be enough.

If things followed the original arrangement, there would naturally be no issue while Tang San's divine consciousness remained inactive. But if it had been activated...

Di Tian's strength would be nothing more than a free offering.

Therefore, he had already sent a message to his protectors—

"Sister Xue'er, Sister Dong'er."

"Di Tian alone might not be enough. Find an opportunity later to investigate his true strength together with Di Tian."

Di Tian's strength was naturally formidable.

But Tang Wulin had Tang San behind him. For that Great Buddha Tang, it was only proper to give him the appropriate attention.

"..."

"Yes, Young Master."

"..."

"Eastsea Academy, I'm here!"

"As expected of an academy in a major city. It looks ten times bigger than Red Mountain Academy—no, more than twenty times bigger!"

Tang Wulin had only just entered the academy. Looking at the vast campus, he could not help exclaiming.

"Little Wulin, you came here to cultivate and study."

At that moment, a somewhat helpless voice sounded in his mind. It was cold and calm, yet carried a trace of warmth. Of course, it was mostly stern.

"Old Tang, this is my first time here."

"I've never even been to such a large city."

Tang Wulin pursed his lips and muttered.

Old Tang. Three years ago, after he had accidentally dreamed of a dragon, this person had suddenly appeared within him, claiming to be someone very important to him.

Although he did not know what exactly the other party was, after all these years, the other party had long since won his heart—

For the past three years, Old Tang had often answered his questions in his mind. Whether it was teaching him advanced forging hammer techniques and allowing him to obtain certification as a level-three blacksmith, or helping him break through to become a level-thirteen one-ring Soul Master, Old Tang had contributed greatly.

Even earlier, when he had spent three years of savings to draw a soul spirit, Old Tang had used a special power to influence the machine, allowing him to obtain a top-tier soul spirit—a hundred-year Datura Snake.

The two of them were practically master and disciple. In his heart, Old Tang would forever be the guide of his life.

"By the way, Old Tang, you said there was nothing in Aolai City that I could use. Eastsea City counts as a major city, so later..."

"Will I find what I need?"

Tang Wulin suddenly thought of something. The smile on his face quietly vanished, and worry filled his brow.

Old Tang's arrival had mostly brought him good things, but not entirely. There was one bad thing, and it was the most despairing of all—

There was a dragon inside his body.

Although Old Tang had told him that eighteen great seals had been placed within his body, breaking each seal was an extreme ordeal, forcing him to endure countless pains and challenges.

And if he failed to break through...

What awaited him would be death!

"There will be."

"Wulin, all you need to do is cultivate properly from now on. As for everything else, I will think of a solution for you."

Old Tang's calm voice sounded in his mind, as though there was no pressure at all.

As Tang San's divine consciousness, its purpose in appearing was to protect Wulin. Therefore, aside from money, which it could not provide, everything else...

It could offer a certain degree of advice and assistance.

Yet for some reason, this fragment of Tang San's divine consciousness suddenly had an ominous premonition.

"Is it my imagination?"

"Why do I feel as though..."

"I'm being watched?"

Silence flashed across Tang San's face beneath his hood.

This strand of divine consciousness did not have enough power to support many activations. If fully mobilized, after at most three uses, it would perish from energy depletion.

If possible...

He hoped every use would be spent on the right path!

"..."

"Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul, and the aura of a god."

"This person's identity is truly difficult to guess."

At the same time, Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong, who had been watching Tang Wulin, gave cold smiles.

Should they call it enemies meeting on a narrow road, or fate playing tricks?

Their defeated opponent from another world.

His son was already this grown?

"..."

P.S. Today's update is 6,200 words. Thank you for your support!

I went to the hospital to have my eyes checked today and was busy for too long. Sorry for making everyone wait so long for the update, sorry!

Tang San: Do you all think I can survive this time?