The next day, Zhu Ziyang and his two companions, seen off by Zhang Lexuan, left the Yue Nan Islands and returned to the Douluo Continent by cargo ship.
Without delay, the three traveled quickly and soon returned to Shrek Academy, which they had been away from for a year.
Zhu Ziyang's return was immediately met with a warm reception from the elders of the Tian Yuan Pavilion, led by Xuan Zi.
Upon learning that Zhu Ziyang had reached the Titled Douluo realm, Xuan Zi immediately convened a Tian Yuan Pavilion meeting to prepare for the execution of Mu En's second dying wish.
The elders quickly gathered in the Tian Yuan Pavilion, including Old Lin, Old Zhuang, Xian Lin'er, Cai Meier, Qian Duoduo, and Yan Shaozhe, who had recently emerged from seclusion and reached level 98.
Everyone was delighted by Zhu Ziyang's return, especially when they learned that his cultivation had reached the Titled Douluo realm, which brought their joy to its peak.
"Everyone, Old Mu left a dying wish before his passing, as you all know," Xuan Zi said amidst the joyous atmosphere.
"Now, Ziyang has lived up to Old Mu's hopes, reaching the Titled Douluo realm at the age of nineteen.
This is an achievement worthy of being recorded in the annals of history for our Shrek Academy and for the Tian Yuan Pavilion.
Therefore, I have decided to return the position of Tian Yuan Pavilion Master to Ziyang!"
The elders were not surprised by Xuan Zi's words, and no one raised any objections.
After all, those who could enter the Tian Yuan Pavilion were all absolutely loyal to Shrek Academy, and they naturally saw that Zhu Ziyang's succession as Tian Yuan Pavilion Master would only benefit Shrek Academy, with no downsides.
Thus, it passed unanimously.
"Ziyang, come, this is your rightful place!"
Xuan Zi unhesitatingly left the head of the long table, moved his own chair back to its original position, placed the rocking chair that once belonged to Mu En at the head, and said to Zhu Ziyang.
"Thank you, Old Xuan."
Zhu Ziyang did not decline.
He first bowed slightly to Xuan Zi, showing respect and gratitude, then walked towards the rocking chair that symbolized the highest ruler of Shrek Academy.
After a brief moment of daze, he sat down.
As Zhu Ziyang took the position of Pavilion Master, the three great elders and the four senior brothers and sisters all showed smiles of both relief and expectation.
Although only Xuan Zi knew of Zhu Ziyang's status as a God Candidate, Zhu Ziyang's talent and influence still made them anticipate a brand new future.
After the handover of the Pavilion Master position, at the suggestion of Xuan Zi and Old Lin, the elders began to discuss the matter of bestowing a title upon Zhu Ziyang.
In today's world, ten thousand years after the demise of the Spirit Hall, there was no more authoritative coronation body than Shrek Academy.
After soliciting Zhu Ziyang's opinion, his title was decided: Jing Tian!
This title would soon be sent to the intelligence networks of various forces across the continent.
Everyone would know that Shrek Academy had gained a Douluo with the title Jing Tian, but they would not know his specific identity.
Just like the Moon God Douluo, before displaying their prowess before the world, Jing Tian Douluo and Moon God Douluo were still just mysterious code names.
After becoming the Tian Yuan Pavilion Master, Zhu Ziyang himself didn't feel anything special.
He had no immediate plans to intervene in academy affairs, instead entrusting them to Xuan Zi and Old Lin, which greatly displeased the two elders but left them helpless.
In fact, with the implementation of the three major plans, there weren't many academy affairs that required Zhu Ziyang's attention.
He only needed to govern with folded hands and focus on his cultivation.
In Xian Lin'er's words, it was not yet his time to act.
So, Zhu Ziyang contentedly became a hands-off manager, first returning home to enjoy seven leisurely days with his parents, then reuniting with old friends like Tang Ya and Bei Bei, living a rather relaxed life.
From Tang Ya, he learned that Princess Xu Jiujiu had left Shrek Academy about a month before Zhu Ziyang's return, heading back to the Star Luo Empire.
When Her Royal Highness left the academy, she looked back every few steps, hoping for Zhu Ziyang's appearance, but unfortunately, he never appeared.
Zhu Ziyang expressed his apologies for this, as he was still at sea at the time.
Then there was the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy exchange group, led by the Hong Chen siblings.
They would conclude their exchange activities in six months, which would also be when Huo Yuhao, He Caitou, and the others returned to the academy.
Speaking of Huo Yuhao, Zhu Ziyang couldn't help but sigh.
This kid truly lived up to his title as the Child of Destiny, still thriving in the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy, which was someone else's territory.
He even sent back a lot of intelligence to the academy, such as the collusion between the Sun Moon Royal Family and the Holy Spirit Church, which was reported by this kid, Huo Yuhao.
A month after returning to Shrek Academy, Zhu Ziyang left Shrek Academy with Qian Lingyi, preparing to go to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to fulfill the promise between Qian Lingyi and Blazing Apricot Charming Sparse.
In fact, Qian Lingyi had already broken through to level 70 when they were still at sea on their return journey.
Now, four months later, as they headed to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, the girl was very much looking forward to her seventh spirit ring.
Whether she could awaken the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul ahead of time depended on this moment.
The two easily entered the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, appearing directly by the Hot Yang Spring.
Zhu Ziyang said to Qian Lingyi, "Yi Yi, are you ready?"
"Mm! Brother, don't worry, I've been ready for a long time!"
Qian Lingyi said confidently, but a trace of apprehension in her eyes did not escape Zhu Ziyang's notice.
Zhu Ziyang understood the girl's feelings, reached out and held her soft hand, saying, "Alright then, let's begin."
Their appearance had long attracted the attention of the Immortal Herbs.
Blazing Apricot Charming Sparse instantly rushed to the spring water, looking excitedly at Zhu Ziyang and Qian Lingyi, and shouted, "Yi Yi, you're finally here!"
"Yes, Jiao Jiao, I'm here!"
Qian Lingyi replied with a smile.
Without much small talk, Qian Lingyi directly sat cross-legged by the Yang Spring, and Blazing Apricot Charming Sparse flew in front of Qian Lingyi.
They both looked at Zhu Ziyang, whose expression was calm as he began the Soul Spirit contract ritual for them.
A crimson light quickly enveloped them, and a large cocoon, radiating a fiery red with hints of gold, appeared by the Hot Yang Spring.
The Immortal Herbs of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well had seen this type of cocoon several times.
Each time, it took away one of their companions, and to say they weren't envious would be a lie.
Qiluo Youxiang Immortal Plant also noticed Zhu Ziyang's arrival but was powerless to stop him from taking the Immortal Herb, so she simply pretended to be asleep, adopting an 'out of sight, out of mind' approach.
Zhu Ziyang also had no interest in bothering Qiluo Youxiang Immortal Plant.
Although he had a nascent plan to annoy Sea God, it was not yet the right time to implement it.
His gaze fell upon the large cocoon formed by Qian Lingyi, pondering.
If Qian Lingyi could directly awaken the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul this time, then he would prepare to bestow the Angel God Position upon her.
If not, then he would have to wait until the girl reached the Titled Douluo realm before giving her the Godhead.
This was Xiao Bai's idea.
The Angel God Position was originally a self-created God Position by the first generation Angel God, and the first generation Angel God's Spirit was the Six-Winged Angel.
If Qian Lingyi could bear the Angel God Position with the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul, then the difficulty of her inheriting the God Position would undoubtedly be greatly reduced, and it might even attract the attention of the first generation Angel God, thereby repairing the God Position's rank.
What kind of future it would be, was decided at this very moment!
Zhu Ziyang's gaze was fixed on Qian Lingyi's crimson cocoon.
Time passed minute by minute, and soon, cracks appeared on the cocoon.
The cocoon shattered, revealing the girl's figure.
The girl's posture was graceful and enchanting.
Her golden hair had, at some point, reached her ankles, cascading behind her like a golden waterfall.
And on her jade back, covered by the flowing hair, were the pure white wings symbolizing her angelic identity: a pair as pure white as clouds in the sky, a pair as crimson as the morning sun, and a pair as gilded as the midday sun.
Three distinct patterns, yet at this moment, they were exceptionally harmonious!
When he saw the three pairs of Angel's Wings unfold behind Qian Lingyi, Zhu Ziyang instantly broke into an excited smile.
Three pairs of Angel's Wings, Six-Winged Angel!