Time flew like a white steed passing through a crevice, and in the blink of an eye, several months had passed.
Today, as dawn's light first pierced through and a gentle breeze blew, Sea God Island appeared especially tranquil in the morning light.
A thin mist like gauze lightly shrouded every inch of the island. In the distance, the sea surface shimmered with golden light, and where it met the horizon, a faint golden-red hue emerged.
Tang Wulin held Ouyang Zixin's hand as they arrived on Sea God Island. The two walked side by side, their steps light and slow.
"Senior Sister, please wait for me a moment," Tang Wulin said softly, a trace of complexity in his gaze.
"Alright."
Ouyang Zixin nodded slightly, a gentle smile appearing on her face.
She looked deeply at Tang Wulin, her eyes filled with understanding and support.
Tang Wulin gave Ouyang Zixin a slight smile, then turned and walked toward the direction of the Golden Ancient Tree.
The Sea God Pavilion had been rebuilt in the center of Sea God Island, and after the Golden Ancient Tree's revival, Fang Yang had brought Gu Yuena and Na'er to build a wooden cabin beside the ancient tree, living a life of near-seclusion.
The wooden cabin was simple, yet it blended perfectly with the Golden Ancient Tree's aura, as if they had always been one entity.
When Tang Wulin reached the cabin and was about to raise his hand to knock, Fang Yang's calm voice came from inside: "Come in."
The wooden door opened gently, and Gu Yuena and Na'er walked out.
Gu Yuena glanced at Tang Wulin without saying much, then left with Na'er.
Tang Wulin entered the cabin and saw Fang Yang sitting in a wooden chair by the window.
"Fang Yang, I have something I want to ask you."
Tang Wulin got straight to the point, his voice full of confusion.
"Ask whatever you wish." Fang Yang looked at him, his gaze calm and unwavering.
Tang Wulin fell silent for a moment, his hands unconsciously tightening as he asked a question: "Are they... my biological parents?"
Upon hearing this, Fang Yang did not answer immediately.
He slowly stood up, walked to the window, and gazed at the swaying Golden Ancient Tree outside, falling into a long silence.
The air in the cabin seemed to freeze. Only the rustling of leaves as the breeze passed through the window and their faint breathing could be heard.
"Wulin, what do you think?" Fang Yang finally spoke, his voice calm.
"I..."
Tang Wulin hesitated. Images of Tang Ziran and Lang Yue's kind faces surfaced in his mind.
Those warm memories flooded in like a tide, causing his voice to choke, "I've been avoiding this question."
"You already have the answer in your heart. Why ask me?" Fang Yang turned around, his gaze sharp as if able to see through one's heart.
Tang Wulin raised his head, his eyes becoming firm: "My martial soul was originally just Blue Silver Grass, but later it became twin martial souls... This change must be related to you, right?"
"I did it."
Fang Yang admitted frankly, "I took something from within your body."
"I see..."
Tang Wulin murmured to himself. He had long suspected this, and now that it was confirmed, he felt a sense of relief instead.
He took a deep breath and continued asking: "Then my origins..."
"Wulin, do you hate me?"
Fang Yang interrupted him, his voice still calm.
"No."
Tang Wulin shook his head, his gaze clear, "If not for you, I might not have my current strength..."
He paused, then continued: "No matter what, Tang Ziran and Lang Yue will always be my parents. That will never change."
"Good. I understand."
Fang Yang nodded slightly, a flash of approval in his eyes.
A Tang Wulin without the teachings of the Tang God King was ultimately different.
That one only knew brainwashing and the phrase "court death!"
"Then... I'll take my leave now." As Tang Wulin spoke, he turned to leave.
"If you want to know the truth, go unify the Tang Sect and the Blacksmith Association."
Fang Yang's voice came from behind him.
Hearing this, Tang Wulin paused in his steps, slightly stunned. He immediately turned around and spoke solemnly: "Alright, I will."
Watching Tang Wulin's departing figure, a complex look flashed in Fang Yang's eyes.
At this moment, Gu Yuena and Na'er returned to the wooden cabin.
"Fang Yang..."
Gu Yuena called out softly, wanting to speak but stopping herself.
"After all these years, the Douluo Continent should be unified." Fang Yang gazed out the window, his eyes distant.
Just then, a sudden disturbance came from the distant sky.
Figures broke through the air one after another, and powerful auras instantly enveloped the entire Shrek Academy.
"That's..."
Inside the Sea God Pavilion, Ya Li looked out the window, her pupils slightly contracting.
In the sky, dozens of experts stood suspended in the air. The few leading them possessed vast, heart-palpitating auras.
They wore various military uniforms, representing the core strength of the Sun-Moon Federation—the Eight Great Legions!
"Sun-Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy, Principal Kong Deyue, respectfully welcomes the new Sun-Moon Federation Speaker, Lord Fang Yang!"
"War God Hall, Hall Master Guan Yue, respectfully welcomes the new Sun-Moon Federation Speaker, Lord Fang Yang!"
"Sea God Legion, Legion Commander Chen Qingfeng, respectfully welcomes Lord Speaker!"
"Blood God Legion, Legion Commander Zhang Huanyun, respectfully welcomes Lord Speaker!"
"Northern Legion, Legion Commander Guo Zhenfeng, respectfully welcomes Lord Speaker!"
"Southern Legion, Legion Commander Le Zheng'en, respectfully welcomes Lord Speaker!"
"Western Legion, Legion Commander Dong Zi'an, respectfully welcomes Lord Speaker!"
"Northwestern Legion, Legion Commander Yin Moshang, respectfully welcomes Lord Speaker!"
"Central Legion, Legion Commander Yu Guanzhi, respectfully welcomes Lord Speaker!"
"Eastern Legion, Legion Commander Dong Fang Wuyue, respectfully welcomes Lord Speaker!"
Resounding voices echoed through the sky. Behind each legion commander followed several experts, their magnificent momentum truly shocking.
The entire Shrek Academy was stirred by this sudden display. Students walked out of their classrooms one after another, looking up at this rare spectacle.
"This day has finally come."
Fang Yang spoke softly, a barely perceptible sigh in his voice.
Gu Yuena stood at his side and asked softly, "You knew they would come?"
Fang Yang nodded slightly: "The continent's situation has been turbulent for a long time. The Sun-Moon Federation has been looking for an opportunity. And I have become that opportunity."
His gaze swept across the people in the sky, finally settling in the distance.
"Since they have chosen me, I will accept this heavy responsibility."
"The Douluo Continent—it is time to welcome true unity and peace."
In the sky, the legion commanders bowed in unison, their voices shaking the heavens.
"We request the Lord Speaker to preside over the overall situation!"
Fang Yang slowly raised his hand, and an invisible pressure spread out.
At this moment, he was no longer the Fang Yang living in seclusion beneath the Golden Tree, but the leader about to take control of the entire continent's destiny.
"Pass my order: three days from now, at the Sun-Moon Federation capital parliament, we shall discuss the continent's future together."
His voice was not loud, yet it clearly entered everyone's ears with unquestionable authority.
"We respectfully obey the Lord Speaker's command!"
The crowd in the sky responded in unison, their voices shaking the nine heavens.
Gu Yuena nodded slightly, her silver hair gently swaying in the breeze: "This day has finally arrived."
"Yes, it is time."
Fang Yang gazed into the distance, his eyes profound, "A new era is about to begin."
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