Shrek Academy, Sea God Island.
"It's been three years..." Yun Ming stood at the top of Sea God Pavilion, his gaze fixed on the distant horizon, his voice low.
He let out a soft sigh, a hint of worry in his brows, "I wonder how Na'er is doing now."
Ya Li slowly walked to his side, the sea breeze ruffling her long hair: "Ming Ge, don't worry. With Fang Yang taking care of Na'er, she will definitely be safe and sound."
"Hmph."
Yun Ming snorted softly, a flicker of displeasure appearing in his brows. The mention of Fang Yang's name always irked him.
Back then, when Fang Yang went to Star Luo Continent, he clearly promised to take good care of Na'er. Yet, before the competition even ended, he left with Na'er without a word, and they've been gone for three whole years.
Although he knew that with Fang Yang's strength, he would surely protect Na'er, this unannounced departure always bothered him.
"Ming Ge..."
Ya Li gently shook his hand, her tone comforting.
Yun Ming took a deep breath, suppressing the unpleasantness in his heart: "Forget it. When Fang Yang brings Na'er back, I'll definitely give him a good lesson."
"Mm, Ming Ge, I'll listen to you." Ya Li responded gently, resting her head lightly on his shoulder.
"However, Ya Li, I'm afraid I won't be able to wait for them to return..." Yun Ming murmured to himself, his voice so soft it was almost carried away by the wind.
Over the past three years, fragmented, unfamiliar memories would inexplicably surface in his mind.
Those images were blurry yet real, as if they were events he had personally experienced, yet they were completely out of place with his current memories.
"Ming Ge, what did you say?" Ya Li looked up, gazing at him with confusion.
"Nothing..."
Yun Ming quickly composed himself, switching to a relaxed tone, "I was just thinking about how to teach that kid Fang Yang a lesson."
Ya Li smiled slightly at his words, leaning back against his shoulder: "Alright, I'll help you teach him a lesson then."
The two stood together, enjoying this rare moment of tranquility.
"Ya Li."
Yun Ming suddenly spoke, his tone becoming exceptionally serious, "Promise me, if one day I'm no longer here, you must live well, okay?"
Ya Li abruptly looked up, a flicker of panic in her eyes: "Ming Ge, what are you saying? Why would you say such things out of the blue?"
"Promise me, okay?"
Yun Ming looked at her with persistence, his gaze filled with complex emotions she couldn't understand.
Ya Li was slightly stunned, and under Yun Ming's earnest gaze, she finally nodded slowly: "Okay... I promise you."
Hearing this answer, Yun Ming's heart settled slightly.
Besides the constantly surfacing unfamiliar memories, a vague sense of unease had been lingering in his heart recently, as if something major was about to happen.
"I hope nothing bad happens..."
Yun Ming silently prayed in his heart. He reached out and pulled Ya Li into his embrace, feeling her warm body and the faint fragrance of her hair.
"No matter what happens."
Yun Ming made a silent vow, his eyes hardening, "I must protect Ya Li, and protect Shrek Academy."
...Spirit Transfer Pagoda Headquarters, Heavenly Spirit Pagoda.
"Zhang Ting, have you achieved the Titled Douluo rank?" Qian Gu Dongfeng stood with his hands behind his back, his voice ringing out.
Qiangu Zhangting heard this, his voice carrying a hint of effeminacy: "Grandpa, with the help of Great Grandfather, your grandson has successfully achieved the Breakthrough."
"Good, this is truly worthy of my Qian Gu family's Bloodline!" Qian Gu Dongfeng nodded with satisfaction, his eyes gleaming.
"Grandpa, I have a request..."
Qiangu Zhangting was about to continue when he was interrupted by a voice from the shadows.
"As expected of Brother Dongfeng's grandson, truly formidable for his age." A sinister voice came from the shadows, and the figure of Dark Hummingbird slowly emerged, like a Gui Mei.
Qian Gu Dongfeng's expression darkened: "Dark Hummingbird, you've come uninvited, what do you want?"
"Grandpa, this is..." Qiangu Zhangting warily looked at the uninvited guest, his spirit power subtly flowing around him.
"It's fine."
Qian Gu Dongfeng raised his hand to stop his grandson's questioning, his gaze fixed on Dark Hummingbird, "Speak directly."
"I'm here to remind Brother Dongfeng that the plan to destroy Shrek is about to be launched." Dark Hummingbird's voice carried a chilling coldness, as if the temperature of the entire room had dropped a few degrees.
"Very good."
A cold light flashed in Qian Gu Dongfeng's eyes, "I hope the Holy Spirit Cult won't disappoint us."
"Don't worry, to ensure nothing goes wrong, Lord Demon Emperor personally arranged for Lord Ghost Emperor to act." Dark Hummingbird's voice carried a hint of triumph.
"The Spirit Transfer Pagoda and the Sun Moon Federation will cooperate in secret."
Qian Gu Dongfeng said coldly, "Remember, this matter must be handled cleanly and efficiently."
"If you dare to play any tricks, you know the consequences."
A terrifying pressure suddenly erupted from him, and the air in the entire room solidified.
"Don't worry..."
Dark Hummingbird's figure gradually faded into the shadows, leaving only a string of sinister laughter.
After the other party had completely disappeared, Qiangu Zhangting finally couldn't help but speak: "Grandpa, cooperating with Evil Soul Masters, isn't this like playing with fire?"
"Zhang Ting, you must understand."
Qian Gu Dongfeng turned, his gaze sharp as a knife, "The existence of Shrek Academy has severely threatened the status of the Spirit Transfer Pagoda and the Sun Moon Federation."
"To achieve extraordinary dominance, one must employ extraordinary means."
Qiangu Zhangting nodded thoughtfully, a flicker of understanding in his eyes: "Your grandson understands."
"It's just... that Shrek's Yun Ming's strength is unfathomable, he might not be easy to deal with."
Qian Gu Dongfeng's lips curled into a cold smile: "No matter how strong Yun Ming is, he is still just a Mortal."
"In the face of the tide of the times, he is merely a mantis trying to stop a chariot. Shrek, it's time to exit the stage of history."
He paced to the window, looking down at the bustling Shrek City below, his voice low: "The opportunity to destroy Shrek will determine the future格局 of the Douluo Continent."
"Zhang Ting, now that you have achieved the Titled Douluo rank, it is time for you to shoulder the responsibility of the Qian Gu family."
Qiangu Zhangting bowed respectfully, the flames of ambition burning in his eyes: "Your grandson will definitely not disappoint Grandpa's expectations."
He thought to himself: "Grandpa, I also want to become a God. By then, I hope you won't blame me..."
...Spirit Transfer Pagoda Headquarters, eighty-first floor, another office.
"Zi, the plan to destroy Shrek is about to begin. The Holy Spirit Cult is about to make its move." Su Tao said.
"Mm."
Liu Yang's eyes flashed with anticipation upon hearing this: "Shrek should disappear, and Qing should return to his rightful place."
Just then, Yun Ming, far away at Shrek Academy, suddenly felt something and looked up in the direction of the Spirit Transfer Pagoda.
"The wind is picking up..." Yun Ming said softly, a hint of solemnity in his eyes.
Ya Li followed his gaze and asked softly: "Ming Ge, what's wrong?"
Yun Ming shook his head, suppressing the unease in his heart: "Nothing, let's go back."
The two walked away hand in hand, leaving only the howling sea wind at the top of Sea God Pavilion, as if foreshadowing the coming storm.
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