The next morning, dawn had only just brushed the horizon when Yuan Longxuan rose from bed.
Though he cherished the time spent with his companions, even Limit Douluos found it difficult to bear the oppressive might of his presence for long.
The energy that naturally radiated from him was simply too overwhelming.
As he prepared to leave, a soft sound of footsteps drew his attention.
Xiao Wu had just finished dressing. Her outfit was simple yet striking ...a knee-length skirt in delicate shades of pink and white, embroidered with tiny silver patterns that shimmered in the early light.
Snow-white stockings and polished leather shoes completed her youthful, princess-like appearance.
"Brother Yuan Longxuan!" Xiao Wu cried joyfully as she dashed toward him. She leapt into his arms, wrapping her small hands around his neck.
Yuan Longxuan chuckled, his tone indulgent. "Alright, Xiao Wu, I'll take you out to play today."
Her ruby eyes lit up, sparkling with excitement. "Really? Great! Finally, we can go outside!"
Then, without warning, she tiptoed up and pressed a quick kiss to his cheek.
"Mua! Brother Yuan Longxuan, kiss me back!" she teased, giggling mischievously.
Yuan Longxuan could only shake his head in amusement...
He ruffled her silky hair and lightly tapped her nose. "You little imp… You're getting bolder every day."
Her laughter filled the morning air — light, clear, and full of innocence.
The Spirit Awakening Ceremony
Far to the north, the Heaven Dou Empire was alive with excitement.
In a small yet bustling village, Spirit Hall's envoys had arrived to conduct the annual Spirit Awakening Ceremony .... an event meant to discover gifted children among the commoners and recruit the future generation of Spirit Masters.
The villagers gathered in anticipation as a familiar voice rang out inside the hall.
Tang San — Spirit: Blue Silver Grass! Innate Spirit Power, Level Ten! Full innate power!"
Su Yuntao's tone brimmed with pride as he made the announcement.
Yet among the onlookers, no one seemed particularly surprised.
Only one figure watched silently from the crowd .... his gaze calm, his aura profound.
Tang Chuan, the reincarnation of Tang San himself, observed the scene like an outsider watching his own past unfold.
For a brief moment, emotion flickered in his eyes. In this life too, he had been adopted by Tang Hao.
Though they shared no blood, his heart still recognized the man as "father.
" Even after ascending as a God King in his previous life, Tang Chuan had never forgotten his filial devotion....
It was part of who he was — a principle as eternal as his soul.
"What a pity," Su Yuntao murmured, shaking his head.
"Even with full innate power, the Blue Silver Grass is limited. At best, you'll reach Spirit Elder ..... perhaps Level 30."
He still issued the spirit certificate, noting the record of another Blue Silver Grass. Ordinary, but required.
Tang Chuan remained silent, the corners of his lips curving slightly.
Watching his younger self, he could see traces of wisdom already forming ..... hints of the sharp, analytical mind that would one day change the world.
Next, Tang Chuan!"
He stepped forward calmly, his movements graceful and deliberate.
Having cultivated Xuantian Gong for six years in this life, he already knew what awaited him ..... his innate soul power was at its absolute peak.
"Om!"
Light surged from the awakening array. A soft emerald glow surrounded his hand as a single blade of Blue Silver Grass appeared.
But unlike any ordinary grass, it grew rapidly, thickening with vibrant life energy.
A faint smile touched Tang Chuan's lips. Blue Silver King!
He could feel it .....the faint pulse of imperial blood. His spirit was on the verge of transforming into the Blue Silver Emperor.
But then, abruptly, the power vanished. The trace of emperor blood within him was severed, dissipating into nothingness.
What…?
A tremor ran through his body. The warmth in his right hand faded .... and with it, the faint resonance of his twin spirits disappeared.
A realization dawned. If the Emperor bloodline vanished… could it mean… my mother still lives?
His heart raced, a spark of hope igniting in his chest.
Tang Chuan, Spirit: Blue Silver Grass. Innate Soul Power… also full?"
Su Yuntao's jaw dropped. "Two Blue Silver Grasses? Two full innate powers?! Impossible!"
Whispers spread rapidly through the crowd, disbelief and awe intertwining.
Notting Academy
Meanwhile, inside Notting Academy, the air crackled with tension.
Two middle-aged men were locked in a fierce spar.
One was short and stocky with a crew cut, his movements solid and grounded
The other was lean, with a long white beard and eyes filled with intensity.
Sweat gleamed on their foreheads as their spirits collided in bursts of power.
"Little one," the bearded man grunted, "you really are too tough. My old bones can hardly keep up!"
Yu Xiaogang .....known as the "Grandmaster" to those who respected his theories .....smirked faintly.
"Headmaster, aren't you going a little too easy on yourself?"
The two broke apart, both breathing heavily but grinning. The spar wasn't out of hostility ..... it was a test of endurance and technique.
The dean of Notting City College, Master Fanos, clapped Yu Xiaogang on the shoulder.
"Rest for now. I'll handle the paperwork at the principal's office. Clean up, and I'll see you this evening."
Yu Xiaogang nodded respectfully as Fanos left the room.
Outside, however, something darker stirred .... a faint pulse of corrupt energy moving through the shadows.
The puppet of Dark Douluo had begun spreading its influence.
Yet within the quiet academy walls, Yu Xiaogang felt a rare sense of peace ..... a momentary reprieve after years of struggle.
Arrival
At the gates of Notting Academy, two figures appeared. ..
The guards stiffened instantly. The man was tall and composed, radiating an authority that made the air itself heavy.
Beside him, a beautiful girl walked lightly, her eyes curious and bright.
It was Yuan Longxuan and Xiao Wu.
Their noble presence silenced the courtyard. Even those used to bullying new students dared not speak.
"Brother Yuan Longxuan," Xiao Wu asked softly, tugging on his sleeve, "what are we doing here?"
Her wide eyes reflected curiosity and excitement .... the innocent wonder of someone discovering the human world for the first time.
Yuan Longxuan's gaze softened. "To learn," he said simply.
"You'll see the kind of people who walk the path of the Spirit Masters. Understanding the world is the first step toward mastering it."
Unbeknownst to Xiao Wu, their visit to Notting Academy would bring them face to face with Tang Chuan ..... the reincarnated God King who once bore the name Tang San.
Whether guided by fate or by the will of Heaven itself, their encounter was destined to change the balance of the world.
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