"Really can't go?"
Hearing this response, Wu Siduo froze momentarily, her eyes dimming slightly as she couldn't help but ask tentatively.
"Of course."
Tang Luochuan nodded. The Wu Siduo before him was Yun'er's relative, after all. If he were to accompany her to meet the other party, it would indeed be somewhat awkward.
As for going to Star Luo Continent...
Now that he already had the Dragon Valley Small World, there wasn't really any urgency. After all, the most important Small World, as well as Qilin Douluo Tong Yu, who was connected to him, had already been encountered in advance.
The rest wasn't all that important.
"Alright."
Wu Siduo could only nod, the disappointment in her eyes fleeting. Perhaps Luo Chuan would have another opportunity in the future!
"Luo Chuan, since today is the last day before the break, why don't we… before leaving…"
"Have a gathering with everyone?"
She then made the suggestion.
If it were anyone else, she would never have said such a thing—but the person before her was Luo Chuan.
If it were him…
There wouldn't be any problem at all.
"Of course."
"I'll arrange it for tonight."
Tang Luochuan smiled and nodded. A pre-break gathering was clearly a necessity.
"..."
Meanwhile, on Sea God Island, before Yun Ming stood a group of Shrek's old monsters, each with varying expressions.
"So you mean to say…"
"That kid Luo Chuan has gained the recognition of a god?"
Ya Li, Cai Yue'er, Zhuo Shi, Feng Wuyu, and even Long Yeyue widened their eyes, unable to hold back their exclamations.
Clearly, they had all heard about the previous events from Yun Ming, and to them, these matters were indeed somewhat beyond belief.
The recognition of a god!
In this era—or ever since the divine realm inexplicably vanished a thousand years ago—this was something no human Soul Master would dare dream of.
Even before the divine realm disappeared, throughout the history of Douluo Continent, aside from the fallen Angel God and Rakshasa God, the only ones who had truly ascended to godhood were the original Shrek Seven Monsters and the Spirit Ice Douluo and his wife.
Tang Luochuan was undoubtedly the first in ten thousand years—and in the future, he would rank among the very top figures in all of history.
"The inheritance of the God of Life and the God of Destruction…"
"Luo Chuan truly has limitless potential."
Long Yeyue wore a pensive expression, murmuring to herself. Beside her, Ya Li's eyes were already filled with emotion. Who would have thought that Na'er's beloved…
Was actually this overwhelmingly strong!
"..."
That night, in a private room at a restaurant.
Tang Luochuan and his group of companions had gathered, along with second-year students Mu Xi and Yuanen Yehui.
Once everyone was seated, Tang Luochuan didn't hold back, immediately explaining that the trial grounds had encountered issues, preventing them from completing their trial.
"So, Boss, you guys…"
"Don't need to take the exam and can just go on break? That means you'll be leaving with us, right?"
At this moment, Wei Xiaofeng's eyes sparkled with amusement as he couldn't help but speak up. Beside him, Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, and the others shared the same sentiment.
They had assumed that the three of them would still need quite some time to complete their trial, and that their break might even be postponed. Who would have thought it would be settled so quickly?
In that case, couldn't they all just take a vacation and go back together?
"Of course, I'll be on holiday with you all."
Tang Luochuan laughed heartily in agreement.
"So, what are everyone's plans for the holiday?" he asked.
"I probably won't be going back to Eastsea City this holiday," Gu Yue was the first to respond, a faint smile on her face. Yet, in her eyes, which carried an extraordinary grace, a glimmer of anticipation flashed.
If nothing unexpected happened, this holiday would give her enough time to accomplish many things. By the time school resumed, perhaps she would see the situation she desired.
Following her words, the others quietly shared their plans, which mostly revolved around going home, training, or staying at school to study.
Among them, Wu Siduo, Xu Xiaoyan, Wang Jinxi, Zhang Yangzi, Wei Xiaofeng, and Zheng Yiran all chose to return home. Since coming to Shrek Academy, they hadn't had many chances to go back. Now that the holiday was here, it was only natural for them to rest at home before returning when school resumed.
"As for me," Mu Xi said with a determined expression, though a trace of helplessness flickered in her eyes, "I'll probably be in Heaven Dou City, learning forging from my master's senior brother. I want to break through to a seventh-rank Forging Master as soon as possible."
She actually wanted to return to Eastsea City too, but once she got back, what would she even do there? Now that Luo Chuan was with Gu Yue and the others, even if she went back to Shrek Academy, it would likely just be to chat with Zi Xin. But the problem was...
Zi Xin wasn't single anymore!
If she, a single woman, went over, she'd probably just end up being a third wheel for Zi Xin and Tang Wulin. No way!
"As for me," Ye Xinglan smiled faintly, "I'll probably just stay at the academy to train."
To her, it didn't make much difference where she was. After all, she had grown up at Shrek Academy and was as familiar with it as she was with her own home.
"Same here," Yuanen Yehui added. "Though I have a place I could go, it's not exactly convenient. But..."
"Luo Chuan, if you have time, could I invite you to visit me there?"
For her, that place could hardly be called home anymore. There were no good memories there. Yet, as she looked toward Tang Luochuan, a hint of anticipation appeared on her face.
She had heard Luo Chuan mention before that he had a way to counter the Devil Angel Spirit. Perhaps this could be her chance to finally achieve her true purpose...
"Sure," Tang Luochuan replied softly.
The Yuanen family's situation was different from the others. As descendants of the Titan Giant Ape, it would naturally be worth visiting if the opportunity arose...
Who knew? Maybe there would be some unexpected gains!
"H-he agreed?"
Wu Siduo, who had just been rejected by Tang Luochuan earlier that day, stood frozen in place, utterly bewildered. A question mark slowly formed in her mind.
Luo Chuan agreed? Just like that, without hesitation?
But when he had rejected her before, he hadn't shown the slightest mercy.
"Luo Chuan, you..."
For a moment, she found herself at a loss for words.
"Si Duo, what's wrong?"
Tang Luochuan looked at her and asked.
"Nothing!"
Wu Siduo turned her head away, refusing to look at this heartbreaking guy anymore. She fiercely picked up a piece of food and silently stuffed it into her mouth.
"Si Duo, what's the matter?"
Beside them, Xu Xiaoyan asked curiously.
"It's nothing, not dead yet."
"..."
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