Gu Yue's Scheme, Heading to the East Sea

Red Mountain Academy, an isolated courtyard.

Fang Ming returned alone, his steps somewhat heavy, though his expression remained calm as still water.

"The brat's back."

Cang Xuan's voice rang out, as casual as ever.

"Where's Na'er?"

His gaze swept behind Fang Ming, but he did not see that familiar figure.

"Na'er... left."

Fang Ming spoke in a flat tone, as though he were discussing something unrelated to himself.

"I see..."

Cang Xuan was slightly taken aback, but said nothing more.

He did not ask why. He merely looked at Fang Ming, a subtle meaning hidden in his gaze.

Fang Ming headed straight back to his room. After closing the door, he leaned against it, shut his eyes, and let out a long breath.

There were some things he did not want to say, nor was he willing to say them.

Since Na'er had chosen her own path, he respected her choice.

On the streets of Aolai City, dusk gradually deepened, and few pedestrians remained.

"I really... want to stay by Brother's side."

Na'er murmured softly, her eyes rimmed red.

Every little moment of the past three years had already carved indelible marks into her memories.

The days they had spent eating together, cultivating together, laughing and playing together, surged through her heart again and again like a warm tide.

Human emotions were profound and complicated.

She clearly knew she should not indulge in them, yet she could not help clinging to them.

"Three years... still not enough?"

At that moment, a cold voice rang out.

Gu Yue's figure slowly emerged.

Her appearance was not particularly striking, yet she possessed an aloof, otherworldly air. Her black hair flowed like a waterfall, and her eyes carried calm indifference.

"Not enough."

Na'er spoke, more as if talking to herself. "I want to be with them forever..."

Gu Yue's gaze fell on Na'er. Her voice was low, carrying an unquestionable pressure. "Do you still remember your mission?"

"I have never forgotten my identity."

Na'er's tone was calm. "One half of the Silver Dragon King, an avatar of the ruler of all soul beasts. But I am also Na'er, his little sister."

A complicated flicker passed through Gu Yue's eyes. "Then what are you doing now? Indulging in human emotions?"

"I..."

Na'er fell silent.

How could she not know that she should not lose herself in that warmth?

But those three years had been among the few lights in her long life. It was the first time she had felt the warmth of a home.

"Our soul beast race has no time left."

Gu Yue's icy voice rang out. "In this era, humanity's soul-guided technology is developing rapidly. Mecha and Battle Armor have already emerged."

"If we make no move, the soul beast race will eventually become dust in the annals of history."

She paused before continuing, "Go to Shrek Academy, become Yun Ming's disciple, infiltrate humanity's ranks, and take control of Shrek. That is the path you should take."

"And I will lurk within the Spirit Pagoda and seize control of it."

"I know."

Na'er spoke softly.

"You had better follow the plan."

Gu Yue's tone held a warning. "Otherwise..."

The instant her words fell, the air seemed to freeze. Even the wind stopped moving.

"Gu Yue..."

Na'er's voice abruptly turned icy, and a silver glint flashed through her eyes. "Don't forget, I am also the Silver Dragon King."

"You..."

Gu Yue fell silent.

She had not expected Na'er to value her feelings for humans so deeply that she would even use the Silver Dragon King's identity to suppress her.

"Gu Yue, you are not allowed to harm Brother or Grandpa Cang."

Na'er spoke again, her tone softening somewhat. "I can tell you a secret."

"What secret?"

Gu Yue asked, her gaze narrowing slightly.

"Promise me two conditions," Na'er said.

Gu Yue narrowed her eyes. "Speak."

"I know the Golden Dragon King's whereabouts," Na'er said.

"What?!"

Gu Yue's pupils contracted sharply, and the aura around her fluctuated uncontrollably. "The Golden Dragon King... he was clearly sealed in the God Realm. How could he possibly..."

"The God Realm has disappeared."

Na'er calmly interrupted her. "Anything is possible."

Gu Yue's chest rose and fell as a blazing light flashed through her dark eyes.

The Golden Dragon King was the other half of the Dragon God. If she could devour his bloodline, she could restore her origin and evolve into the Dragon God!

When that time came, the soul beast race would rule humanity.

Gu Yue forcefully suppressed her emotions and asked in a deep voice, "What are your conditions?"

"First, you are not allowed to harm Brother or Grandpa Cang."

"Second, after I leave... stay by his side in my place."

"Fine."

Gu Yue did not hesitate. Her answer was swift and decisive.

"Huh?!"

Na'er was slightly stunned. She had not expected Gu Yue to agree so quickly.

After all, Gu Yue would not necessarily have agreed so easily to her second condition.

At that moment, Gu Yue thought to herself, Two mere humans are not worth mentioning before the Golden Dragon King.

And that Fang Ming, Sky Phoenix Douluo Leng Yaozhu's disciple, is also worth getting close to.

She had already made her plans, though her expression remained unchanged.

"Aolai City, Red Mountain Academy, Tang Wulin."

Na'er said directly, "I sensed the Golden Dragon King's aura from him."

Tang Wulin: "???"

"Alright, I understand."

Gu Yue nodded, her expression returning to calm. "We should leave."

"Mm."

Na'er nodded and looked once more toward Red Mountain Academy, a trace of reluctance passing through the depths of her eyes.

Gu Yue said nothing more. She turned and stepped into a spatial rift, her figure gradually fading away.

The next moment, Na'er resolutely turned and followed her.

The two figures quickly vanished at the end of the street.

As though they had never appeared.

The following morning, the sky had only just begun to brighten.

The morning breeze swept through the courtyard, bringing a crisp chill.

"Old man, I'm planning to go to Eastsea Academy."

Fang Ming stood in the courtyard, his tone calm but carrying a trace of determination.

"Alright."

Cang Xuan nodded without asking further.

He understood the brat. Once Fang Ming made a decision, he would not easily change it.

He said, "Be careful when you go to Eastsea Academy."

"Mm, don't worry. I'll take good care of myself."

Fang Ming spoke softly.

Cang Xuan took out a gold card from his storage ring and handed it over. "Brat, this is your living allowance. Don't spend it recklessly."

"Alright."

Fang Ming accepted it and nodded. "You should take care of your health at Red Mountain Academy too."

"Mm."

Cang Xuan nodded, turned his face away, and waved a hand as though Fang Ming were being annoying. "Alright, that's enough. Hurry up and go. Don't miss the soul-guided train."

"Alright."

Fang Ming nodded, then took one more look at the small courtyard where he had lived since childhood.

Then, he left the courtyard.

Fang Ming walked out of Red Mountain Academy and headed for Aolai City's soul-guided train station.

"The brat has left..."

Cang Xuan stood in the courtyard, staring in the direction Fang Ming had gone, unsure what he was thinking.

After a long while, he sighed softly and turned back into the house.

"Forget it, it's still... not the time."