After Yun Tian became the director of Holy Orchid Academy, his days once classes began amounted to little more than brewing tea and reading in the courtyard, free and at ease. Now, however, the academy had yet to open, and the campus stood empty. He stayed a few more days, then sensed that Nangong Wentian's story had reached the crucial reunion between father and son and decided to go back for a look. After settling Yu Yan and Li Yue in his private space, Yun Tian immediately opened a passage between worlds.
Outside Nangong City, the fighting had just subsided. Nangong Wentian had finally met his father, Nangong Cheng, but Heaven-Earth Alliance Leader had taken control of him. His mind clouded, Nangong Cheng did not recognize his own son at all. Facing someone so dear to him, Nangong Wentian felt bound hand and foot, never daring to strike back with all his strength. Before they had exchanged many blows, Nangong Cheng had driven him into retreat after retreat, even forcing the Divine Weapon protecting him back into its original form.
"Dad, it's me, Wentian! Do you really not remember me?" Nangong Wentian gazed at the figure before him, so familiar yet so strange, his voice choked with tears.
"Hmph, Nangong Wentian, save your breath! Come quietly with me to see the Alliance Leader, and spare yourself a beating!" Nangong Cheng's gaze was icy, his attacks growing ever fiercer, without the slightest intention of showing mercy.
"Wentian, keep going!"
"That's right, Wentian! You can't give up!"
"Big brother..."
His companions' encouragement rang out one after another, but Nangong Wentian's heart was filled with bitterness. Dejected, he said, "I want to, too, but he's my dad... How can I attack him?" At that moment, none of his usual high spirits remained. He