"I almost thought..."
"Your junior brother was about to fight with that Wu Lin kid."
Watching the scene unfold, Yun Ming wore a thoughtful expression, having mistaken Wu Lin—who was on a date with his girlfriend—for Luo Chuan...
Just look at how furious Long Yue got.
"Hmm..."
Tong Yu smiled without speaking. Had he not sensed Princess Yun'er's presence earlier, he would have already stepped in to separate the two.
A fight between them wouldn't have been a big deal, but...
It just couldn't happen.
"Still, your Star Luo Imperial Family..."
"Are you truly willing to let Luo Chuan become the princess's consort?"
Yun Ming's gaze carried a hint of contemplation as he couldn't help but ask.
"If Yun'er is willing..."
"Then it's practically settled..."
Tong Yu didn't elaborate further, simply smiling.
"What about Wu Siduo?"
Yun Ming pressed.
"They're good sisters."
Tong Yu replied plainly, as if everything was obvious.
"..."
Yun Ming fell silent, eventually setting down his teacup with a slow shake of his head.
One after another...
All of them are Luo Chuan's romantic entanglements!
"..."
Spirit Transfer Pagoda Headquarters, Heaven Spirit Pagoda.
"Hmm? Yun'er, what's the matter?"
In the Deputy Pagoda Master's office, Tang Luochuan answered Dai Yun'er's call, his voice gentle.
"Yun'er?"
Hearing the name, Leng Yaozhu, who stood beside Gu Yue, glanced at her disciple with a puzzled expression.
Among the girls around Luo Chuan, she only knew of Gu Yue's younger sister—Na'er, Yun Ming's disciple; Ye Xinglan, granddaughter of the God Star Douluo from the Ye family; Xu Xiaoyan, wielder of the Star Wheel Ice Staff Martial Soul; and Mu Xi, daughter of the Divine Blacksmith Mu Chen.
Ah, and there was also that girl surnamed Yuanen. But where had this "Yun'er" come from?
"..."
Gu Yue, however, paid no mind to her teacher's gaze. Instead, she blinked quietly in Tang Luochuan's direction.
"Luo Chuan, here's the thing..."
"National Teacher En Ci's disciple, Long Yue, came to Shrek Academy today. According to Senior Tong Yu, his junior brother really wants to meet you. Do you have time today?"
Dai Yun'er's sweet voice came through the call.
"Long Yue?"
Tang Luochuan was momentarily stunned.
He hadn't expected that the Mountain Dragon King, who in the original timeline had arrived on the Douluo Continent with Yun'er during the "Sea God's Fate" arc, would appear here so early.
"Today works. I have time."
After a brief pause, he agreed and soon ended the call.
"Long Yue..."
"National Teacher En Ci's disciple?"
Beside him, Gu Yue wore a thoughtful expression. When it came to En Ci's disciples, the one who left the deepest impression on her was undoubtedly Tong Yu, the Ultimate Douluo with nine red Soul Rings.
She hadn't expected it would be his junior brother this time.
"Mn."
"Someone worth meeting."
Tang Luochuan nodded with a smile.
"En Ci? The National Teacher of the Star Luo Empire?"
Hearing this, Leng Yaozhu was taken aback, her face clouded with contemplation. The National Teacher of the Star Luo Continent...
If he was already acquainted with figures of that stature, then it seemed this young Tang Luochuan might have even attracted the princess of the Star Luo Empire.
"Senior Leng, Gu Yue and I will head back now."
At that moment, Tang Luochuan turned to Leng Yaozhu, who seemed lost in thought, and offered a composed smile.
"Go ahead."
"Luo Chuan, don't forget what I told you earlier. In a couple of days, you and Gu Yue will accompany me to meet the Tower Master."
Leng Yaozhu's expression remained largely unchanged as she responded softly, her gaze settling on Tang Luochuan as she spoke deliberately.
"Your talents have long qualified you to become new reserve Spirit Transfer Envoys. The necessary procedures must still be followed."
She stated matter-of-factly.
"Understood."
"..."
"Luo Chuan, that Long Yue..."
"Is he really someone worth meeting?"
As they walked back, Gu Yue couldn't hide her curiosity about Tang Luochuan's earlier comment and asked directly.
"Absolutely worth meeting."
"Gu Yue, guess what his Martial Soul is."
Tang Luochuan smiled gently and spoke in a quiet voice.
"What is it?"
Gu Yue was puzzled.
"Mountain Dragon King."
Tang Luochuan revealed the three words with a faint smile.
"Huh?"
"Mountain Dragon King?"
Hearing this, Gu Yue was momentarily stunned. Her calm, beautiful eyes showed a trace of confusion as she couldn't help but voice her skepticism.
What kind of existence was the Mountain Dragon King? Not only was it one of the strongest bloodlines among dragonkind, but it also ranked first among the Nine Dragon Kings.
Such a bloodline couldn't possibly be obtained by humans. Could it be that the Douluo Continent had actually nurtured a Mountain Dragon King?
That seemed highly improbable.
"Surprising, isn't it? I didn't expect it either."
"I only learned about it when exchanging information with Senior Tong Yu earlier and kept it in mind."
Tang Luochuan explained with a smile.
"That Star Luo Continent once briefly connected with the Dragon Valley Small World, and this Long Yue is from Star Luo."
"My guess is that it must be related to Dragon Valley. Perhaps Gang Yue might remember him."
He then shared his thoughts.
Although the original records never mentioned how Long Yue obtained his Martial Soul, considering En Ci's past contact with Dragon Valley and Long Yue being his disciple, the likelihood of it originating from Dragon Valley...
was the highest.
Moreover, for concrete details, wasn't there an actual Mountain Dragon King in his Small World?
Dragon Valley Small World.
"A human with Mountain Dragon King bloodline?"
At this moment, atop the massive mountain peak in Dragon Valley, Gang Yue, the Mountain Dragon King and leader of the Nine Dragon Kings, had taken human form. He stood respectfully beside Tang Luochuan, though his expression was filled with bewilderment.
It was worth noting that his human form was that of a powerfully built bald man, yet currently, his face showed clear confusion.
"Master, Mistress, that simply can't be possible."
For a moment, the Mountain Dragon King also seemed perplexed.
The Mountain Dragons were eternally kings—among all dragonkind, their lineage was the most unique, without equal. How could the human world possibly give birth to a Mountain Dragon King?
This was absolutely impossible no matter how one looked at it.
"He might have visited Dragon Valley. It's unlikely he awakened the Mountain Dragon King bloodline naturally."
"Rather, he probably received an inheritance from Dragon Valley."
Tang Luochuan's consciousness shook his head and stated plainly.
"Hmm?"
"Dragon Soul Inheritance..."
Hearing this, the Mountain Dragon King fell into deep thought.
"Master, this subordinate recalls now."
"Before your arrival in Dragon Valley, there was indeed a human child who came here and triggered one of the Dragon Soul Inheritances I left behind. Perhaps the one you mentioned..."
"Is him."
The Mountain Dragon King declared with certainty.
As he spoke, he gestured slightly, and a small figure suddenly appeared before them—a boy who looked about eight years old.
For a moment, his thoughts drifted back to the past. Back then, that little human's aura had been extremely unstable. If not for the energy from the Dragon Soul, he would have been a dead child long ago.
He never expected to receive news of that human again, especially hearing it from His Majesty himself.
"That's the one."
"Never thought you'd have a successor."
Tang Luochuan smiled faintly and spoke softly. Beside him, Gu Yue also showed a look of agreement.
Indeed...
But was it truly a "human" successor?
"Hmm... If he proves to be promising, this subordinate will naturally ensure he becomes another asset for Your Majesty."
At that moment, the Mountain Dragon King spoke respectfully, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.
The potential of the Mountain Dragon King Bloodline was limitless. Even if that boy wasn't born with it but was elevated by him, his future achievements would be extraordinary—far surpassing even the so-called first-rank deities of the Divine Realm.
Before the Mountain Dragon Clan could be fully restored, possessing a descendant with the Mountain Dragon King Bloodline was something he valued greatly.
"It seems..."
"This boy named Long Yue is truly blessed."
Hearing this, Tang Luochuan laughed heartily.
(End of Chapter)