The God King's Schemes

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Chapter 2: The God King's Schemes

A gentle halo of light drifted, ethereal and elusive, while the illusory space possessed an unusually captivating sense of substance. In the distance, a majestic palace stood faintly visible, seeming both unreal and real.

An imposing figure stood amid the clouds and mist, gazing into the distance. His deep-blue eyes were as fathomless as the sea, their vacant gaze seemingly piercing the endless void.

"The fortune of the Douluo Continent has changed..."

The figure murmured softly. Ripples shimmered across his luxurious blue robes, and a trace of darkness settled over his handsome face.

"Is the Douluo Plane's consciousness still putting up a futile struggle? It truly is courting death."

What he observed through the endless void was the plane of his birth-the Douluo Continent. Ever since ascending to the Divine Realm, he had closely monitored its changes, treating it as his exclusive possession and allowing no one else to lay a finger on it.

According to his observations, the Douluo Plane's fortune had still rested in the Star Luo Empire not long ago. Now, however, it had appeared in the Heaven Dou Empire, within the territory of the former Heaven Dou Empire.

It was like two twinkling stars. The one in the Star Luo Empire was rapidly dimming, while the one within the Heaven Dou Empire grew ever brighter and more dazzling.

"Did you think a trick like this could deceive me?" The man gave a mocking snort. A faint smile appeared at the corners of his mouth, lending him an air of sanctimonious righteousness.

"Whatever happens, destiny lies with Douluo. This child, too, ought to have ties with my Tang family."

"Third Brother." A gentle voice called out, and another figure stepped out of the illusion, naturally slipping her arm through the blue-robed man's.

She was a woman wearing a long pink dress, her hair gathered into a long scorpion braid that hung gently down her back. From behind and to the side, one could see her slender, fair neck and exquisitely shaped collarbones. The dress cinched her waist to a span, perfectly outlining her strikingly alluring figure.

"Third Brother, are you watching over matters on the Douluo Continent again?"

With the pink-dressed woman's arrival, the darkness on the blue-robed man's face instantly vanished. His demeanor became gentle and mellow as he said with a smile,

"The collision between the Sun Moon Continent and the Douluo Continent brought many unforeseen changes. Though that was also when the Tang Sect began its decline, destiny has always remained with our Douluo. Now, another rising star has emerged in answer to fortune, one who will bring change to the Douluo Continent."

"You actually think that highly of him?" The pink-dressed woman's eyes widened in surprise.

"Is this really the Third Brother I know?"

The man smiled without speaking, offering no direct answer. He merely gathered her into his arms affectionately.

"Hasn't Xiao Qi been clamoring to go out and play? Let's let her descend to the lower realm and gain some experience this time. As a God Realm Enforcer, I cannot interfere in the affairs of the Douluo Plane, but surely it's only reasonable for my daughter to guide this rising star onto the proper path of growth."

As the saying went, only birds of a feather entered the same family. The pink-dressed woman saw nothing wrong with the values behind his words. Her attention lay elsewhere instead.

"Can you really bear to let Xiao Qi leave our side?"

"How can the young see a rainbow without weathering wind and rain...?"

Ye Xixuan and Tang Ya sat beside the campfire to keep warm. Firelight danced in their eyes, accompanied by the occasional crackle of burning branches.

Perhaps she was simple by nature, or perhaps she felt no need to guard herself against the six-year-old Ye Xixuan. Tang Ya volunteered the story of her experiences.

Not long ago, the Iron Blood Sect had forcibly seized the Tang Sect's estate in Heaven Dou City. She alone had escaped, and she was preparing to seek help at Shrek Academy.

Comparing this information with his memories of his previous life, Ye Xixuan gained a rough understanding of the current timeline.

;psme&;psme&

Tang Ya was nine this year, while he had just awakened his martial soul at six. In other words, he was the same age as Huo Yuhao, the original protagonist in his memories of his previous life.

But why did I meet Tang Ya before Huo Yuhao did?

Ye Xixuan certainly had not forgotten that supposedly selfless God King, nor did he know whether some further scheme lay behind this.

But a gentleman judged deeds, not hearts. Whether or not that God King was plotting against him, Tang Ya had undeniably saved his life.

And since he knew Tang Ya's background and her kindhearted nature, he told her that he came from a prominent soul master family and how his family had been wiped out, merely concealing a few specific details.

Both were fallen souls adrift at the ends of the earth, and their bond quietly grew closer.

As she listened to Ye Xixuan's account, Tang Ya did not blurt out the classic line, "That's wonderful," as she had upon learning Huo Yuhao's background in his memories of his previous life. Instead, she felt his pain as her own and asked with pity on her face,

"Little Xixuan, what are you planning to do next?"

"The elders in my family also told me at the end to seek refuge at Shrek Academy, so we're heading the same way, Sister Xiaoya." Ye Xixuan steadied his emotions. In truth, there were many things he needed to confirm.

;psme&;psme& Why had the previously obscure Ye family risen to prominence precisely within that span of a little over a hundred years? Why had they been wiped out for no apparent reason? Why had his family's elders insisted that he seek refuge at Shrek Academy? And why did it have to be that particular place...?

;psme&;psme& "That's perfect. I'll take you to Shrek Academy with me, and we can look after each other along the way

." Tang Ya's eyes immediately lit up. She regarded help from Shrek Academy as her last hope. With its strength, it could surely win justice for their Tang Sect.

Tang Ya was still innocent enough at this point.

"Oh, right, little Xixuan, does your martial soul have a darkness attribute? Was that ability you used earlier a soul skill? You even scared my martial soul out of me."

In the soul master world, asking about another person's martial soul and soul skills was quite rude. Yet faced with Tang Ya's clear, pure gaze, Ye Xixuan ultimately nodded.

"That was an innate ability of my martial soul. Although I have innate full soul power, I haven't obtained a soul ring yet."

"An innate ability?" A strange look crossed Tang Ya's face. She had clearly recalled something, but she soon returned to her carefree self.

"This is my first time meeting a soul master with innate full soul power. I never imagined you were so amazing! Even Shrek Academy probably doesn't have many students with innate full soul power. They'll definitely accept you. With Shrek Academy's help, you can obtain a soul ring that suits you and advance to become a soul master. Once you become a soul master, you can even receive a subsidy of one Gold Soul Coin every month."

In high spirits, Tang Ya sat beside Ye Xixuan, both wrapped in hide blankets, and chattered away.

Whether she deliberately avoided those heavy subjects or was simply an optimistic chatterbox by nature, she tirelessly told Ye Xixuan all sorts of things about Shrek Academy.

As though she possessed some special magic, anyone who spent time with Tang Ya seemed to feel at ease.

Ye Xixuan suddenly understood a little of why Bei Bei, in his memories of his previous life, had been drawn to Tang Ya. For the first time since his escape, his taut nerves finally relaxed.

For most of the latter half of the night, Tang Ya did the talking while Ye Xixuan listened quietly beside her.

Until early morning came, and the first light of dawn split the horizon, bathing the entire Heavenly Spirit Mountain Range in daylight.

(End of chapter)