When the spatial rift opened again, Fang Yang returned to Shrek Academy with Gu Yuena and Na'er.
The reborn Sea God Lake sparkled under the sun, its clear waters reflecting the blue sky and white clouds. Newly planted weeping willows along the lake shore had sprouted tender green branches, swaying gently in the breeze.
On Sea God Island, the Golden Ancient Tree, though no longer as lush as before after the catastrophe, showed specks of new green emerging from its thick roots.
The tender shoots trembled slightly in the gentle breeze, displaying tenacious vitality.
"You're back."
A gentle voice came from not far away.
Ya Li stood beneath the Golden Ancient Tree, her simple green dress fluttering in the wind.
She had sensed the spatial fluctuations, and a warm smile graced her elegant face.
"Teacher's wife!"
Na'er quickly stepped forward, intimately linking her arm with Ya Li's.
Fang Yang nodded slightly: "Sister Yali, how is the Academy doing?"
"The Academy's reconstruction is progressing smoothly."
Ya Li said softly, "At the same time, the Sun Moon Federation has issued the highest-level bounty order."
"The Holy Spirit Cult stole a god-slaying weapon and launched a terrorist attack on Shrek Academy, causing tens of thousands of deaths."
"The Sun Moon Federation has listed the Holy Spirit Cult as its number one wanted target, with the bounty amount setting a new historical high."
"As expected."
Fang Yang nodded calmly.
Just then, a cool figure arrived on Sea God Island.
"Fang Yang."
Wu Changkong was still dressed in white as snow, and a rare hint of joy was in his墨 green eyes.
His gaze lingered on Fang Yang for a moment, then swept over Gu Yuena and Na'er, and he bowed slightly.
Fang Yang asked, "Teacher Wu, what's wrong?"
Before Wu Changkong could answer, several familiar voices came.
"Fang Yang, long time no see."
Hearing this voice, Fang Yang was slightly startled.
He saw Tang Wulin and Ouyang Zixin walking slowly hand in hand, Xie Xie holding Zheng Yiran, and everyone's faces showed the joy of a long-awaited reunion.
"Why are you all back?" Fang Yang rarely showed a hint of surprise.
"What, not welcome?"
Xie Xie laughed heartily and stepped forward to pat Fang Yang's shoulder.
His tone carried a hint of complaint, "Fang Yang, you fellow, you just left without even saying goodbye, you're really heartless."
Tang Wulin also nodded with a smile: "You've been gone for three years, without even a message."
"If it weren't for Shrek Academy's incident this time, would you still not plan to contact us?"
At this moment, two more voices came: "We're back too!"
Zhang Yangzi and Zhou Hanyou, Wang Jinxi and Zhou Tian'er walked over in pairs, clearly all coupled up.
"Exactly! Exactly!"
Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi echoed in unison.
Xie Xie glared at them in annoyance: "How dare you two say that? You later learned from him and also slipped away without saying goodbye."
"Uh... this..."
Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi were instantly speechless, exchanging an awkward smile.
"I didn't expect you all to be back."
Fang Yang's gaze slowly swept over these familiar faces, his tone filled with emotion.
His former friends had all grown into independent Spirit Masters, exuding an aura that could not be underestimated.
"With such a major incident at Shrek Academy, of course we had to come back." Tang Wulin said seriously.
Xie Xie took over: "Wu Lin and I were out on a mission for the Tang Sect before."
"After returning, we heard the news of the Holy Spirit Cult attacking the Tang Sect and the Academy, so we immediately rushed back."
"We were Cultivating in the War God Hall, and after hearing the news, we also rushed here immediately." Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi said in unison.
"Xie Xie, I didn't realize you cared so much about the Academy." Gu Yuena's cool voice suddenly sounded, a faint smile playing on her lips.
"Huh? You are..."
Xie Xie looked at Gu Yuena, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.
Gu Yuena said nothing, a crystal ice cone condensing in her slender hand, emitting a faint cold light.
"Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, Sister Gu Yue!"
Xie Xie immediately remembered, waving his hand repeatedly, then turned to Na'er, "Then this must be Na'er."
"Hello."
Na'er nodded gently, her platinum hair fluttering slightly in the breeze.
The noticeably changed appearances of Gu Yuena and Na'er naturally aroused everyone's curiosity.
"Spirit evolution caused a change in appearance as well." Gu Yuena explained lightly, her tone as calm as water.
"I see."
Everyone nodded, showing a look of sudden realization. It was not uncommon for Spirit evolution to lead to changes in appearance.
"By the way, why haven't I seen Xiao Yan?" Xie Xie suddenly asked.
Fang Yang replied calmly: "Xiao Yan returned to Eastsea City."
"Is that so..."
Hearing this, everyone nodded thoughtfully.
Just then, Xie Xie seemed to remember something, his eyes lighting up: "Fang Yang, I heard you've become the Vice Pavilion Master of Sea God Pavilion."
He took a few steps closer, saying with a cheeky smile: "Look, with our relationship, giving me a position as an elder of Sea God Pavilion isn't too much, is it?"
Before Fang Yang could answer, a cool voice sounded.
"Xie Xie."
Wu Changkong's gaze swept over him lightly, and Xie Xie immediately fell silent, awkwardly taking a step back.
Watching this scene, everyone couldn't help but laugh.
The long-lost warm atmosphere permeated Sea God Island, as if dispelling some of the gloom of the past few days.
"Since everyone is back."
Ya Li spoke gently, "Why don't we all go to Sea God Pavilion to sit and catch up properly."
"Okay, Holy Spirit Douluo (Her Holiness)." Hearing this, everyone nodded.
Ya Li walked at the front, with Fang Yang holding Gu Yuena and Na'er's hands, following closely behind.
Wu Changkong followed silently.
Tang Wulin held Ouyang Zixin's hand, Xie Xie held Zheng Yiran's. Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi held Zhou Hanyou and Zhou Tian'er's hands respectively.
The group walked slowly towards Sea God Island.
As the core of Shrek Academy, Sea God Island was the first to be rebuilt after its destruction.
This time, Sea God Pavilion was not built on the Golden Ancient Tree, but stood in the center of Sea God Island.
After several days of meticulous renovation, this pavilion, symbolizing Shrek Academy, had regained its former solemnity and grandeur.
The pavilion shone brightly in the sunlight, its flying eaves and upturned corners exuding an ancient and elegant aura.
The newly erected wooden tablet on the door was carved with the three powerful characters "Sea God Pavilion."
Entering the Sea God Pavilion, Ya Li motioned for everyone to be seated in the conference hall.
Inside the spacious hall, the long table made of agarwood emitted a faint fragrance.
Wu Changkong asked: "Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, how is your Cultivation in the Tang Sect going?"
"Teacher Wu, my spirit power is now Rank eighty-one." Tang Wulin said.
"My spirit power is only Rank seventy-eight, a bit slower than Wu Lin." Xie Xie scratched his head in embarrassment.
"Not bad."
Wu Changkong nodded slightly, satisfied with Tang Wulin and Xie Xie's performance.
However, he also knew that Tang Wulin and Xie Xie's spirit power was so high because they had consumed a lot of resources in the Tang Sect.
The Tang Sect had always spared no effort in cultivating its Core Disciples.
"Zhang Yangzi, Wang Jinxi, what about you two?" Wu Changkong turned to the other pair.
"Hehe, Teacher Wu, Wang Jinxi and my spirit power are both Rank seventy-seven, and we gained a lot from our training in the War God Hall." Zhang Yangzi said.
Wang Jinxi nodded silently.
"Not bad."
Wu Changkong nodded slightly, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.
Xie Xie asked curiously: "Teacher Wu, why don't you ask about Fang Yang's spirit power Rank?"
Wu Changkong said nothing, only giving him a look as if he were an idiot.
Fang Yang's ability to perform spatial teleportation with Gu Yuena and Na'er meant his strength had long surpassed the scope of ordinary Spirit Masters, and spirit power Rank was no longer a standard for measuring his strength.
"Alright."
Xie Xie understood, rubbing his nose awkwardly, which drew a light laugh from everyone.
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