Night had yet to fully descend over Shrek. Before the Seven Monsters reached the freshman dormitory building, several figures with steady auras approached them head-on.
Leading them was an elder of Shrek Academy's Seagod Pavilion, accompanied by several Inner Academy higher-ups and class advisers. Everyone's gaze was fixed directly on Adult Tang Wulin beside the Young Seven Monsters.
The elder who had been intimidated by his aura during the day hurried forward and spoke respectfully. "Senior, the elders of our academy have heard that you are here and wish to meet you in person. Would you be willing to move to the Seagod Pavilion for a talk?"
The passing students nearby stopped to watch at the sight of this formation, each holding their breath.
An elder of the Seagod Pavilion had personally come to invite him. Even a Title Douluo would receive no greater treatment.
Xie Xie clicked his tongue softly. "Wow, even the Seagod Pavilion has been alarmed..."
Xu Lizhi nervously clenched the meat bun in his hand, forgetting even to eat it.
Young Tang Wulin frowned slightly and instinctively stepped in front of him, afraid that this mysterious senior might clash with the academy's higher-ups.
Yet Adult Tang Wulin merely swept his gaze over the higher-ups. He showed neither unease nor the slightest trace of respect or humility.
He was now the Dragon Emperor Douluo, standing at the pinnacle of the Douluo Continent. In terms of status, strength, and achievements, he no longer needed to bow his head to anyone.
"No need." His voice was calm, yet carried unquestionable power. "I will not enter the Seagod Pavilion, nor do I intend to speak with you."
A white-haired elder could not help stepping forward. "Senior, your strength is unfathomable, yet you have remained by the side of several freshmen. If you do not explain the reason, our academy truly cannot rest at ease..."
"There is no need to explain."
Adult Tang Wulin turned sideways and gently shielded the Young Seven Monsters behind him. His golden eyes lifted slightly. "I am only protecting these seven. I will not disturb Shrek or break its rules. That is all."
As his words fell, he released a faint trace of his aura.
There were no violent Soul Power fluctuations, no dazzling light. Yet in that instant, the expressions of every Seagod Pavilion elder and Inner Academy higher-up present changed at once!
The martial souls within their bodies trembled beyond their control, their soul rings seeming on the verge of shattering. Even from the depths of their souls rose an irresistible sense of awe and submission.
That was the supreme pressure of the Dragon God's bloodline.
It was the ultimate aura that stood above all martial souls and all soul masters in the world.
"Puh—!"
A teacher with somewhat weaker cultivation dropped to his knees on the spot, cold sweat streaming down his entire body as he became unable to say a word.
Several Seagod Pavilion elders turned deathly pale, forcing themselves to remain standing as towering waves surged through their hearts.
Just a sliver of aura had rendered them unable to move.
Such strength had long surpassed that of a Title Douluo. It was a realm they could not even reach in their imaginations!
"S-Senior... this junior understands." The white-haired elder spoke with difficulty, not daring to ask another question. "Please remain at the academy as you wish. No one in Shrek will interfere in the slightest!"
Adult Tang Wulin slowly withdrew his aura, and the oppressive feeling in the surroundings vanished instantly.
Everyone felt as though a heavy burden had been lifted. They gasped for air, and nothing but utter reverence remained in their eyes as they looked at him.
"You may leave."
Upon hearing those four words, the higher-ups felt as though they had been granted amnesty. They did not dare linger another moment, bowing in salute before quickly turning and leaving.
The watching students had long since been dumbfounded. The entire area was deathly silent.
Only after a long while did someone dare whisper:
"Who exactly is that... Even the Seagod Pavilion elders are terrified of him?"
"He looks exactly like Tang Wulin. Could he be... some legendary ancient ancestor?"
The Young Seven Monsters were thoroughly shaken as well.
They knew this senior was powerful, but they had never imagined he could be strong enough that all of Shrek's higher-ups would not dare show the slightest defiance.
Tang Wulin raised his head to look at Adult Tang Wulin beside him, his eyes full of complicated emotions. "Senior, you..."
"Don't overthink it." Adult Tang Wulin lowered his head slightly, and his gaze softened. "With me here, Shrek will not make things difficult for you. No one will dare trouble you again."
Gu Yue stood nearby, quietly watching him with her star-silver eyes. The familiar feeling in her heart grew stronger and stronger.
This person's aura shared the same origin as Tang Wulin's and faintly resonated with the Silver Dragon aura within her, as though they were born to stand together.
Xie Xie finally came back to his senses and moved closer with a look of worship. "Senior, you're way too cool! From now on, can we really swagger around Shrek?"
Ye Xinglan gave a light cough and glared at Xie Xie, though she did not refute him.
It had to be said that having such a powerful expert protect them at close range truly made them feel incomparably secure.
Yuanen Yehui was silent for a moment before speaking seriously. "Thank you, Senior."
Yue Zhengyu, Xu Xiaoyan, and Xu Lizhi also nodded and offered their thanks.
Adult Tang Wulin looked at the young faces before him, and his heart softened.
In his previous life, they had wandered through hardship, suffered separations in life and death, and been left covered in wounds.
In this life, he had returned early and stood before every storm, only so they could grow up safely and become strong without hindrance.
"Go back and rest." He spoke softly. "There is still the academy's group cultivation class early tomorrow morning."
The Seven Monsters nodded, and the group continued toward the dormitory building.
Adult Tang Wulin still walked on the outermost side, silently accompanying them.
Moonlight fell upon him, stretching his figure long and slender, and making that protection that had crossed through time especially clear.
Young Tang Wulin walked among the group, occasionally turning his head to glance at the figure beside him.
He did not know where this senior had come from, nor why he was protecting him.
But deep down, he knew that as long as this person was here, neither he nor his companions would ever fall into a desperate situation.
The night passed without incident.
Adult Tang Wulin stood guard outside the freshman dormitory building like the most loyal guardian deity, remaining unmoving throughout the night.
Meanwhile, the news that "an unrivaled expert was protecting Tang Wulin" had already exploded throughout Shrek Academy.
Everyone was anticipating what kind of upheaval this mysterious expert would cause during tomorrow's group cultivation class.
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