Upon hearing Xie Xie's question, Gu Yuena remained silent for a moment, her purple eyes gazing at the Heavenly Screen, a confident smile playing on her lips.
I'm thinking...
She said slowly, "Does that Heavenly Emperor have some special interest in ' Douluo Continent ' itself?"
"What's the meaning?"
Tang Wulin frowned. "Does he intend to invade and enslave the Douluo Continent Douluo Continent?"
"That's not the case," Gu Yuena shook her head and analyzed, "Look at them."
" The Snow Empress comes from the Douluo Continent, and Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun also come from the Douluo Continent."
"Moreover, it seems that the Heavenly Emperor already knew their origins, and even took the initiative to arrange a meeting for them, referring to them as 'fellow villagers.'"
"This shows that he has some understanding of the Douluo Continent."
"And now, he has taken in someone from the Douluo Continent as a disciple..."
Gu Yuena paused, then continued, "This reminds me of one possibility—"
"That Heavenly Emperor may have seen some kind of... value in the Douluo Continent."
"Value?"
Tang Wulin and Xie Xie were taken aback. "What value?"
Gu Yuena glanced at them and slowly uttered a word that sent a chill down everyone's spine. "Lifespan."
"Life?!"
Tang Wulin suddenly looked up, a flash of understanding in his eyes.
You mean...?
"That's right."
Gu Yuena nodded, her voice still calm, "Do you remember the information you saw before?"
"The cultivators in the Shrouding the Heavens World, though possessing immense combat power and capable of plucking stars and seizing the moon at will, seem to... have limited lifespans?"
"Those Ancient Supreme who were slain by the Void Emperor, in order to prolong their lives, did not hesitate to launch Dark Turmoil, devouring billions of living beings."
"This shows that lifespan is extremely precious in the Shrouding the Heavens World."
"And what about the Douluo Continent?"
Gu Yuena looked at the two of them. "Although our world's combat power is inferior to that of the world of ' Shrouding the Heavens,' in terms of lifespan..."
She didn't finish her sentence, but everyone understood.
In the Douluo Continent, Titled Douluo can live for more than 300 years, Super Douluo can live for 500 years, Limit Douluo can live for nearly 1,000 years!
Once one becomes a god, their lifespan is measured in tens of thousands of years!
The earlier part is manageable, but the lifespan of gods is probably unimaginable in the Shrouding the Heavens World!
"You mean..."
Tang Wulin took a deep breath, "That Heavenly Emperor, he took a liking to the... longevity trait of the beings on the Douluo Continent?"
"It's not that I value it, it's out of curiosity, it's out of research."
Gu Yuena corrected, "At his level, he might have already discovered the differences in the rules of different worlds."
"How would the lifespan of beings from the Douluo Continent change in the environment of the Shrouding the Heavens World? What would happen after they cultivated the Shrouding Method?"
"This might be one of the reasons why he accepted Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun as his disciples."
He wanted to observe and study.
Gu Yuena's analysis left Tang Wulin and Xie Xie speechless.
This explanation sounds... very reasonable.
If Lin Hao is truly interested in the lifespan rules of the Douluo Continent, then taking on two nominal disciples from the Douluo Continent for long-term observation would indeed be a good choice.
This also explains why he was so tolerant of Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun.
After all, they are important "observation samples".
"As expected of Gu Yuena..."
If Lin Hao were here and heard Gu Yuena's analysis, he would probably think more highly of her.
This Silver Dragon King truly deserves to be called one of the most rational and intelligent beings in the Douluo Continent.
Her analysis was clear, logical, and almost flawless.
Because her speculation, while not entirely correct, was very close to the truth.
While the system mission certainly played a role in Lin Hao accepting Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun as his nominal disciples, their origins from the Douluo Continent were indeed an important consideration.
The clash of rules from different worlds and the fusion of different cultivation systems have immeasurable value for Lin Hao's comprehension of the Great Dao.
Moreover, the lifespan advantage of beings in the Douluo Continent is indeed an interesting phenomenon in the Shrouding the Heavens World.
"If that's really the case..."
Tang Wulin asked worriedly, "Then Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun, wouldn't they become... experimental subjects?"
"Experimental subject?"
Gu Yuena glanced at him and gently shook her head.
"No, you underestimate His Majesty."
"Given his magnanimity, once he accepts them as disciples, he will genuinely teach them and not just treat them as experimental subjects."
"Not to mention..."
She paused, then said, "Even if they were experimental subjects, they were still the Heavenly Emperor's nominal disciples, their status and position far surpassing anyone else on the Douluo Continent."
This may sound harsh, but it is the truth.
Silence fell over the room once again.
Tang Wulin and Xie Xie a mix of emotions.
Envy, jealousy, worry, curiosity...
A mix of emotions.
And at that moment—
The Heavenly Screen suddenly lit up again!
New visuals and new information are beginning to emerge!
[Ding! System Announcement!]
[Given that the first and second batches of selected individuals have survived in the Shrouding the Heavens World for three months and completed the initial adaptation phase, the "Temporary Homecoming" function is now activated!]
[Tomorrow at noon, all surviving selected individuals from the first and second batches will have the following options:]
[1. Temporarily return to the original world ( Douluo Continent ), staying for a maximum of thirty days. After thirty days, you will be forcibly returned to the Shrouding the Heavens World.]
[2. Permanently return to the original world ( Douluo Continent ), relinquish the status of the Chosen One, and completely return to the Douluo Continent.]
[All eligible selected candidates are requested to make their selections by noon tomorrow.]
[Note: Those who choose permanent return will completely lose the qualification to enter the Shrouding the Heavens World again. Please consider carefully!]
quiet.
A deathly silence.
The entire council chamber was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
Everyone stared blankly at the lines of golden text appearing in the Heavenly Screen, their minds completely blank.
Temporary return home?
Permanent return?
this...
"Tomorrow... Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Yun can come back tomorrow?!"
At the Shrek Academy, Ning Rongrong was the first to react, jumping up excitedly.
"Although it's only a temporary return, but... but I can be back for thirty days! Thirty days!"
"Very good!"
Xiao Wu's face lit up with joy, "Finally, I can see Zhu Zhuqing again!"
However, the reactions of others were not so straightforward.
"All surviving selected individuals from the first and second batches..."
Tang San repeated the sentence in a low voice, his expression gradually becoming serious.
"Those from the first and second batches who are still alive..."
"Only Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun are left."
He looked at everyone and said in a deep voice, "In other words, tomorrow, only those sisters will have the option to return to the Douluo Continent!"
"And..."
Yu Xiaogang's voice trembled slightly as he spoke, "He's returning with the strength he gained after three months of cultivation in the Shrouding the Heavens World!"
boom--!
These words struck like a Jinglei, exploding in everyone's minds!
He's back with the strength he gained after three months of training in the Shrouding the Heavens World!