âI really want to say it! I canât stop myself from saying it. After experiencing so many things, we can finally be together now. Do you know that Iâve never felt happier? Now that the situation has stabilized, Iâm prepared to resign from my positions as the Sea Godâs Pavilion Master and the Tang Sectâs Sect Master when we get married. I will take you wherever you want to go. If you still wish to continue to be the Spirit Pagodaâs Pagoda Master, I shall be by your side as the Pagoda Masterâs husband. What do you think? Hah-hah!âJust by listening to the voice, one could tell how joyous and happy he was at this exact moment.
âWill your people agree to you resigning from all your duties?â Gu Yuena asked, slightly astonished.
Tang Wulin smiled and said, âThereâs no reason why they wouldnât agree. Iâve already done everything within my abilities. Moreover, no one is going to object to us getting married now. However, we are still representing the powerful organizations on the continent individually after all. Itâs not good to leave the Federation feeling like a major force is joining hands with another. Moreover, our Shrek and Spirit Pagoda repulse one another instinctively. We canât be the cause of these issues due to our identities. Thus, I made this decision after discussing with Elder Long so as not to cause trouble for Sister Mo Lan. Iâm going to take it upon myself to resign from my duties now. Itâs great for me too. Iâve already informed my companions. After that, we will organize a group wedding, and then, we will travel. I will take you wherever you want to go. I will do whatever you want to do. Iâm willing to do anything as long as youâre with me.â
Gu Yuenaâs eyes were brimming with tears upon listening to this voice filled with excitement coming from the other end of the call. She was refraining herself with great effort so as not to bawl aloud.
âWhy arenât you speaking? Are you touched? How about this, I shall come and see you now. I donât feel at ease when I donât see you for a day.â
âDonât. You still have many other matters to attend to. We still have time to meet later on.â Gu Yuena struggled to control her voice.
âAlright then. I shall go and do some stuff. Also, Iâve never thought much about money in the past. Iâve only just discovered that Iâm quite poor. I was just about to request for the Tang Sect to pay my salary as the sect master. Otherwise, I donât even have the money to marry you. Hah-hah, donât you think thatâs very foolish of me?â
âYou idiot.â Gu Yuena sniggered and tears rolled down her face.
...
Tang Wulin took a deep breath as he sensed the rich life source around him. At this exact moment, the world was filled with a myriad of colors and beauty could be seen in every part.
The top of the Eternal Treeâs gigantic crown was extremely flat. The massive, thick branches entangled one another naturally and formed a wooden foundation as if A Yin had built it by hand.
Shrek Academy would not be making many changes to the Eternal Tree, of course. They would only add some things to it.
The idea to construct the Eternal Sky Heaven had been proposed by Tang Wulin. The attack that destroyed Shrek Academy had always been the greatest agony in his heart. Shrek City was reconstructed, but the Sea Godâs Island could not be built because the Sea God Lake was filled with destruction aura.
The Eternal Tree became the best medium for the construction of Sea Godâs Island.
The crown of the Eternal Tree was where the life source was the richest, so much so that the air was almost sticky. On the other hand, such a massive amount of life force made it impossible for a person to ascend the Eternal Tree without adequate capabilities. A body would not be able to withstand being infused with so much life force at once. It was the same as when Tang San worried that the Golden Dragon King Bloodline would explode in Tang Wulin due to the immortal energyâs effect.
Only powerhouses at Title Douluo rank and above could survive there.
Thus, after Shrek Academyâs inner court was built on the Eternal Sky City, it could only accept students that were Title Douluo-ranked and above. Shrek Academy had yet to announce this to the public.
Meanwhile, the people working and building the Eternal Sky City on the crown were naturally Shrek Academyâs Title Douluo-ranked powerhouses. Tang Wulin made an example of himself and became the leader of the operation. The Shrek Seven Monsters were here as well.
They were all capable of flight, so it would not be considered too troublesome for them to transport some materials from Shrek City.
âBig brother.â In a flash, a silhouette arrived next to Tang Wulin. It was a very excited Xie Xie. âBig brother, youâre smiling so wide that the corners of your mouth are touching your ears. You must have just got off the call with Gu Yue, right?â
Tang Wulin spoke in an unpleasant tone, âDo you have so much time to idle? If youâre free, why donât you go ahead and do some work?â
Xie Xie sniggered. âBig brother, when do you think I should propose to Yuanen, huh?! My concern now is not being able to get her fatherâs blessing! Heâs always in a bad mood when he sees me.â
Tang Wulin said, âDo you have to consult me even on this matter? Youâre so shameless. Even if you fail once, you can just give it a few more tries. Could it be that Yuanen will still leave you?â
Xie Xie said with a bitter expression, âYuanen said that she is only willing to marry me if I can defeat her! Yet, she is progressing so fast after absorbing life force recently that she will soon break through to Limit Douluo. How can I defeat her?!â
Tang Wulin burst out laughing. He patted Xie Xieâs shoulder and said, âBrother, youâre on your own now.â
âHey, Big brother, thatâs not very righteous of you! You have everything you wished for now. Help a brother out and give me some ideas!â Xie Xie had a look of beseechment on his face.
âI shall bestow you with four words. âPersistence, patience, aggressiveness, relentlessness!â Anyhow, I told Gu Yuena that we would have a group wedding together later on. Then, we should travel together. This is considered a proper justification, right? Look at Zheng Yu. His proposal a few days ago was a success. Lizhi looks so shy these days. I think itâs about time for him too. Youâre the only troublesome one.â
Xie Xie said with a helpless expression, âBig brother, I didnât ask for that either! Alright, alright then. Let me give it a try. Anyhow, Yuanen canât bear to beat me up anymore. Big brother, what do you think if I make my way into the bathroom when she is taking a shower and do what canât be undone?â
At this point, Xie Xie could not help swallowing a gulp of saliva.
Tang Wulin smiled splendidly. He raised his hand and pointed at the back of Xie Xie.
Xie Xieâs body stiffened at once and did not even bother to turn around. He immediately said righteously, âThat is impossible, of course. I respect Yuanen so much! She is the goddess in my heart. If she asked me to head east, I wonât have the courage to head west for sure. Ouch... Please be gentle, please be gentle...â
Yuanen twisted Xie Xieâs ear. Her charming face cracked into a cold smile. âAre you trying to peep at me while I shower? I think that you need to clear your mind first.â
âPlease spare my life, wifey. Please spare me...â
Tang Wulin could not help chuckling upon seeing Xie Xie being tugged away by Yuanen Yehui. This boy would not be able to leave Yuanenâs grasp anymore in his life.
Tang Wulin leaped into the sky and transformed into a golden ray of light before descending and landing in Shrek City. He returned to his office straight away.
He dialed a soul communicator number. âIs my attire prepared?â
âItâs done. I can send it over to you tonight. When do you plan to wear it?â
Tang Wulin smiled. âTomorrow. Tomorrow is the day.â
Tomorrow was going to be a great day.
At this point, he turned around and looked toward the gigantic ice sculpture placed at one side of his office. There was a look of sorrow in his eyes.
With his white robes and blue sword, Wu Zhangkong was standing quietly in the ice sculpture. He looked just like the day he had frozen in the ice. In that rigid ice that would not melt in eternity, Tang Wulin could even feel his persistence and relief before he died.
âTeacher Wu, please give us your blessing. Iâm finally about to get what I wished for. I bet you have a joyful and happy life with grandteacher in the other world too, right?â
...
The weather was good in the morning. The sky was a cloudless blue for miles, already a clear dark blue despite the early hour.
The refreshing air mixed with the moisture diffused from the Sea Godâs Lake. It filled the lands with vigor and vitality.
Tang Wulin stood on the academyâs field and looked at the main academic building before him.