"Zheng Yu is also at Shrek..."
"He's also a prodigy with great potential, likely to become an Ultimate Douluo in the future, perhaps..."
A faint smile appeared on Le Zheng'en's face.
His grandson Zheng Yu had excellent character and a pleasant personality, doted upon by all the elders of the Sacred Family. At Shrek Academy, he might even become friends with the one Jin Chi was searching for...
"Once Jin Chi gets close to Shrek Academy."
"It would be perfect to have Zheng Yu receive him."
Le Zheng'en thought with contemplation in his eyes.
"..."
"My Lord, I have now left the Southern Angel Legion and will soon be heading to Shrek City."
Meanwhile, Sima Jinchi hadn't gone far when his consciousness appeared in the Dragon Valley World, kneeling on one knee as he reported to Tang Luochuan.
"Good."
"Safe travels."
Hearing Sima Jinchi's words, Tang Luochuan responded softly. His Super Divine Dragon Slaying Blade, his own divine artifact, was finally coming.
Currently, his Soul Power had reached level 57, inching closer to the Soul Sage level and the gradual unlocking of his Dragon God's Inheritance.
"Recent progress..."
"Has been faster than I anticipated."
Tang Luochuan murmured thoughtfully.
Over this period, whether it was the Seven Old Devils, the inheritances of the two God Kings—Destruction and Life—or Tree Elder's submission, all had far exceeded his expectations.
His development speed was unexpectedly rapid, which was undoubtedly a good thing. This way, whether it was the Abyss or the Demon Emperor, he would have ample time to counter them.
"This is..."
"Our era."
Tang Luochuan chuckled lightly, focusing his attention on the Poseidon Trident within his consciousness space, thinking resolutely.
"So, Tree Elder, you mean..."
In the Shrek Inner Court.
Yun Ming stood respectfully beside Tree Elder, his face already showing astonishment. Wait...
"It means exactly what it says. Luo Chuan is this generation's Child of Nature. Yun Ming, I trust you understand the significance of this."
Tree Elder's expression was calm, devoid of the complex emotions he had shown in front of Tang Luochuan, speaking slowly.
Since the person before him wasn't yet suitable to learn about secrets like the Golden Dragon King or Silver Dragon King, he didn't address Luo Chuan as "Lord" but simply by his name, as one would for a junior.
"Child of Nature..."
Yun Ming was deeply shocked. It wasn't that he was exaggerating...
Huh?
He knew the magnitude of this revelation was no less than witnessing the boy receive the God Power blessings of the two God Kings—Life and Destruction. Luo Chuan was actually this generation's Child of Nature!
It had been a full ten thousand years since the last one, Dai Yuhao. Who would have thought... it would be him!
"Indeed..."
"A boy of thirteen or fourteen possessing a God King's inheritance—only the Child of Nature could achieve such a feat."
Yun Ming couldn't help but mutter to himself.
This was a level even Tang San and Dai Yuhao had never reached. Throughout history, he might be the only one qualified for this...
In that case, the one who could truly halt the Abyss's invasion in the future must be Luo Chuan!
"So, Tree Elder, you mean..."
Yun Ming quickly regained his composure and asked again.
"For the Child of Nature, the so-called courses at the academy actually offer limited help."
"Don't waste Luo Chuan Gongzi's time."
Tree Elder spoke slowly, his face serious.
"Yes…"
Yun Ming nodded in agreement and responded.
Even if the other party hadn't mentioned it, he was well aware. After all, Luo Chuan's current cultivation level, overall condition, and even his secondary profession…
left no room for improvement through classroom learning.
Three days later.
Noon after school.
"Master, your subordinate will soon arrive at Shrek City."
Sima Jinchi's voice rang out.
"Hmm?"
"Gu Yue, Jin Chi is here."
Tang Luochuan and Gu Yue walked out of the classroom, responding softly to the voice echoing in their minds.
"Oh?"
"So soon."
Hearing this, Gu Yue's eyes immediately brightened. She had clearly already learned about Sima Jinchi from Tang Luochuan.
The Dragon Clan Law Blade, Dragon Slaying Blade. Though she was surprised that he had also taken human form, now…
he was about to return to his rightful place!
"Let's go."
"Let's welcome my new companion."
Tang Luochuan smiled gently, holding her hand as his gaze fell in the direction of Shrek Academy's entrance, chuckling lightly.
Sima Jinchi would undoubtedly sense his presence. Once he arrived at Shrek's gates, he would surely seek them out.
"Let's go."
Gu Yue responded with a smile, agreeing.
"…"
Meanwhile, in front of the teaching building, Le Zhengyu walked out looking somewhat dejected, his face clouded with an indescribable emotion.
A few days ago, his cultivation had advanced further. After taking a few days off, he had finally broken through to level 42, becoming a stronger Soul Ancestor.
However, just as he returned to class in high spirits, ready to show off his progress, he learned…
that the second transfer student, Ouyang Zixin, had reached five rings.
How…
How could someone with a Martial Soul as ordinary as Blue Silver Grass have talent surpassing his own, breaking through to the Soul King level so early?
A five-ring Soul King!
The fifth-tier Soul King among Soul Masters, and rumors said her Fifth Soul Ring, due to a stroke of luck, was nearing 100,000 years, already black with a hint of red…
"Why… why…"
"Why can't I even compare to her…"
Le Zhengyu's face twisted with incomprehension as he walked alone, his expression bitter as he muttered in frustration.
Yes, bitter.
He had been at Shrek Academy for so long—a semester and a half—yet in that time, his talent, abilities, and even his pride…
had all been shattered.
Now, he couldn't even muster his former arrogance, feeling only a deep bitterness inside. He should have been the strongest genius of his generation!
"Ding!"
"Ding! Ding! Ding!"
Just then, a series of chimes reached his ears—his phone's ringtone.
Immediately, he pulled out his communicator from his pocket, seeing a simple note displayed: "Dear Grandpa."
"Hello, Grandpa. What's up?"
Le Zhengyu suppressed the urge to cry, forcing his voice to remain as calm as possible as he spoke.
"Zheng Yu, how have you been lately…"
On the other end of the line, Le Zheng'en's kind voice came through.
"Hmm..."
"Not bad."
Le Zhengyu pursed his lips, speaking nonsense with a straight face.
"How has your cultivation been lately? Any progress?"
"Grandfather, I've reached level 42 as a Soul Ancestor. Compared to before... it's alright, I guess."
Le Zhengyu felt a pang of bitterness in his heart.
Others were already Soul Kings, yet he was still just a Soul Ancestor. Now, having to claim he'd made progress—it really didn't sit well with him!
"Have you been getting along well with your friends?"
"Uh..."
"Yeah."
Le Zhengyu glanced around at the conspicuously empty space beside him and couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Still, he answered, "Yeah."
"Good, as expected of my grandson. I'm sure you're quite the social butterfly at Shrek Academy."
"You must have great relationships with your friends, right?"
Le Zheng'en smiled faintly as he continued.
"..."
Le Zhengyu fell silent.
Social butterfly...
Just thinking about how he had misunderstood Yuanen Yehui, refused to acknowledge Ouyang Zixin, been utterly outclassed by Mu Xi's secondary profession, and couldn't even beat first-years like Tang Wulin, Wu Siduo, and Ye Xinglan...
Especially Tang Luochuan, who completely outclassed him by an entire major realm—and none of these people had anything resembling a good relationship with him...
"Well..."
"I guess you could say I'm a social butterfly."
Le Zhengyu forced a laugh.
(End of chapter.)