The sea breeze carried a salty dampness as it stirred Tang Wulin's long blue-gold hair.
He stood alone on the luxury liner's deck, both hands resting on the railing, his deep gaze fixed on the boundless blue in the distance. The massive liner, named the Poseidon, was cleaving through the waves toward the New World.
Tang Wulin's destination was Senluo Island.
However, the ship did not sail there directly; it merely passed by along its route. For him now, this was only a brief interlude in a long journey. Once the ship docked, he would take flight alone and cross that unknown stretch of sea.
The tourists on deck occasionally cast curious glances his way, marveling at the young man's handsome features and unusual hair color, but Tang Wulin paid them no heed. His thoughts had already drifted toward the challenge awaiting him.
Just then, a soft, warm green light appeared without warning in his Sea of Consciousness.
Its aura brimmed with vitality and loving kindness, instantly soothing the restlessness deep within Tang Wulin's heart.
"Little Wulin."
A gentle woman's voice rang out in his mind, carrying a touch of affection and a hint of teasing.
Tang Wulin paused in surprise, then formed a manifestation of his consciousness within his Sea of Consciousness.
Within a verdant world, a woman in a green dress stood smiling at him. Her appearance was not breathtakingly beautiful, but her warmth seemed innate, making others instinctively want to draw close.
It was the Goddess of Life.
"Auntie Life?" Tang Wulin sounded surprised.
The Goddess of Life did not answer immediately. Instead, she approached him with light steps, reached out, and naturally pinched his cheeks, gently kneading them.
"Oh, Little Wulin, how are you still so adorable?"
The Goddess of Life's eyes curved with her smile