Douluo Continent: The Eternal Dawn

Chapter 125 A great uproar over filial piety belongs to...
After the meeting at the Sea God Pavilion concluded, everyone dispersed.

Ye Xixuan accompanied Zhang Lexuan and Ma Xiaotao out of the Sea God Pavilion. Tang Wutong, unusually, did not follow, but stayed inside the Sea God Pavilion to pester Elder Mu with something.

Zhang Lexuan had indeed been quite busy lately, but before leaving, she couldn't help but give Ye Xixuan a few more words of advice.

“Xi Xuan, your status is different now. The academy places all its hopes on you. Elder Mu made Xiao Tao and me become prospective elders of the Sea God Pavilion, hoping that we can help you take charge of the Sea God Pavilion in the future. If something like last night happens again, you must not put yourself in danger. Your own safety must be the most important thing.”

"Senior Sister, your worries are unnecessary," Ma Xiaotao said with a hint of helplessness.

"You know how strong this kid is. Although he had the advantage of a counter to a spirit attribute and Ling Luochen's support, he genuinely defeated a Soul Saint head-on. We weren't even as good as him at his age. Besides, the academy showed absolute strength with its swift and decisive actions this time. What short-sighted force on the continent would dare to harbor any improper thoughts towards him?"

Ma Xiaotao has always been this way. Without personally experiencing the despair of being in danger, she naturally doesn't quite understand Zhang Lexuan's excessive caution.

Zhang Lexuan clearly understood this, and turned to look at Ma Xiaotao with a meaningful expression.

"Xiao Tao, I'm actually saying all this to you too. The academy also has high hopes for you, so you can't act recklessly anymore."

"Understood, Senior Sister." Although Ma Xiaotao didn't really like Zhang Lexuan's nagging, she still obediently replied out of respect for this senior sister of the inner court.

Ye Xixuan nodded solemnly and said, "Sister Lexuan, I've remembered everything. You can go ahead and get busy."

"Come find me if you need anything." Zhang Lexuan said these words with gentle eyes, and then her figure disappeared around the corner in front of the Sea God Pavilion in an instant.

Ma Xiaotao couldn't help but complain, "Senior Sister is good in every way, except she's too talkative."

"I think it's alright. Sister Lexuan was just showing concern for us." Watching the direction Zhang Lexuan left in, a gentle smile appeared on Ye Xixuan's face.

Upon seeing this, Ma Xiaotao immediately reached out her right hand and hugged Ye Xixuan's neck, letting out a snort of annoyance.

"You brat, do you really think your little sister Tao doesn't understand your little schemes? I think you really enjoy being controlled by your senior sister. You wouldn't actually have some weird ideas about her, would you?"

"What kind of strange idea is this?" Ye Xixuan was exposed by Ma Xiaotao on the spot, but he was much more experienced than before and could almost keep his expression unchanged. He raised his head and looked closely at Ma Xiaotao through the gap between the exaggerated peaks in front of him.

No matter how many times he had been with her, Ye Xixuan couldn't help but marvel at Ma Xiaotao's perfectly ripe figure.

Ma Xiaotao subconsciously tightened her grip on Ye Xixuan's right arm, bringing Ye Xixuan's cheek closer to her chest, and smiled playfully.

"Still pretending to be stupid with me, huh?"

"Uh..." Ye Xixuan's body stiffened. Why did he feel that Sister Tao's evil fire was gone, but her lust was rising instead?

"Don't think that your Sister Xiaotao is some naive little girl who doesn't know anything." As if she had successfully teased Ye Xixuan, Ma Xiaotao was very satisfied with Ye Xixuan's reaction. She released her hand with a smile and changed the subject.

“Dai Yueheng is gone, and now I have to lead the regular team to regroup. It seems that Elder Xuan and Elder Song want you to fill the vacancy in the regular team, and your strength is indeed sufficient. How about it, do you want to come with me to the training ground? Your fiancée... oh no, I mean ex-fiancée has been wanting to see you.”

"Sister Xiaotao, I think I'll pass for now," Ye Xixuan said awkwardly, shaking her head.

“After all, strictly speaking, I am not yet an inner disciple. According to the academy’s past practices, both the regular team and the reserve team are selected through a process. Now that I am the academy’s designated successor to the Sea God Pavilion Master, I certainly cannot lead the way in breaking the rules.”

"You're really good at coming up with high-sounding excuses these days. I wonder where you learned that from. No wonder you can fool that silly girl so easily." Ma Xiaotao pouted.

Ye Xixuan almost instinctively retorted, "I didn't lie to her, she's the one who kept bothering me."

Ma Xiaotao couldn't help but glare at Ye Xixuan, but after thinking for a moment, she nodded in deep agreement.

"But thinking about it, it makes sense. With your talent and background, no one on the entire continent can compare to you. It's normal for her to be clinging to you. I'm afraid there will be more and more of these kinds of things in the future."

"Sister Xiaotao, I'm glad you understand me." Ye Xixuan sighed wistfully.

Seeing Ye Xixuan's expression, Ma Xiaotao couldn't help but laugh in exasperation.

"You brat, are you feeling wronged? If you really want to solve this problem, it's simple. Just find a senior female disciple from the inner academy with a strong presence and publicly declare your relationship. That will make them all back down."

"Sister Xiaotao, are you talking about yourself?" Ye Xixuan said with a strange expression.

Ma Xiaotao's pretty face flushed slightly, and a hint of panic appeared in her alluring pink eyes. She quickly passed Ye Xixuan, released her phoenix wings, and soared into the air. Only her proud yet slightly reproachful voice remained, drifting from afar.

"If you want my help, it's not impossible, but it depends on your own thoughts. Alright, I have to go to the training ground first."

Ye Xixuan stood there, stunned, feeling that the relationships around him were becoming increasingly chaotic.

However, one thing he was certain of was that if he really provoked Ma Xiaotao, he would probably never be able to enjoy this peaceful life again.

Upon returning to the lobby on the first floor of the Sea God Pavilion, Ye Xixuan discovered that Tang Wutong was still pestering Elder Mu.

Tang Wutong first glanced at Ye Xixuan, then coquettishly shook Elder Mu's arm.

"Old Mu, you should talk to him yourself, otherwise he definitely won't listen to me."

"You little rascal." Old Master Mu smiled kindly, slowly opened his eyes, and looked at Ye Xixuan who was walking towards him.

"Xi Xuan, Wu Tong is going home today. Could you see her off for me?"

"Huh?!" Ye Xixuan's eyes widened in surprise, but noticing the deep look in Elder Mu's eyes, he finally suppressed his doubts and agreed.

"it is good."

"Wait a moment, I'll go to my room and pack my things right away!" Upon receiving Ye Xixuan's affirmative reply, Tang Wutong's eyes lit up instantly, and she ran off with a charming smile. Behind her, her long, wavy, light blue hair rose and fell with her cheerful movements, like a graceful, light blue butterfly fluttering in the air.

After Tang Wutong left, Ye Xixuan walked to Elder Mu's side with the doubts in his heart.

"Elder Mu, you..."

"Xi Xuan, not deliberately avoiding contact with Wu Tong is your best option right now. All the conflicts in the world are nothing more than conflicts of interest. As long as the interests of both parties overlap, everything else can be put aside for the time being." Elder Mu said meaningfully, as if he had foreseen Ye Xi Xuan's thoughts in advance.

Upon hearing Elder Mu's words, Ye Xixuan's gaze suddenly sharpened. It was precisely because he possessed memories of the original plot that he was able to perceive the deeper meaning within them all the more.

Old Master Mu opened and closed his eyes again to rest.

"Elder Mu, I understand." After a long silence, Ye Xixuan finally replied in a low voice.

About fifteen minutes later, Tang Wutong returned. Having a storage soul tool with her, she didn't actually have much to pack; she mainly went back to groom herself.

Tang Wutong changed into a pinkish-blue dress that matched her hair color, and tied her long hair into a neat high ponytail. She stood gracefully in front of Ye Xixuan.

"Let's go."

"Oh." Ye Xixuan responded indifferently, and took the lead in turning around and taking a step.

Sensing Ye Xixuan's slightly indifferent reaction, Tang Wutong was not annoyed at all. She followed behind Ye Xixuan with a smile on her face, and at the same time, she did not forget to greet Elder Mu.

"Hehe, Elder Mu, I'll head back now."

Elder Mu, who had been resting with his eyes closed, simply nodded slightly. Only after Ye Xixuan and Tang Wutong's figures disappeared from the Sea God Pavilion did he reopen his eyes.

With Ye Xixuan's talent in possessing both extreme light and dark attributes, he will almost certainly break through to the Limit Douluo realm in the future, or even touch that level. Tang Wutong's appearance and entanglement indirectly prove this point, which is also the fundamental reason why he doesn't want Ye Xixuan to reject contact with Tang Wutong.

However, the decision to make in the future will ultimately depend on Ye Xixuan's own thoughts. All he can do is try his best to remove obstacles and hidden dangers for Ye Xixuan.

On the other side, Ye Xixuan and Tang Wutong each used their martial soul abilities to fly across the entire Sea God Lake. The dark and eerie wings of fallen beings and the dazzling butterfly wings behind them created a stark contrast, much like the contrast between light and darkness.

Soon the two arrived at the lakeside path on the outer campus of Shrek Academy.

A mist filled the air, and the moist air brushed against our faces.

Tang Wutong walked ahead, deliberately slowing her pace, seemingly enjoying this time alone with Ye Xixuan. Just then, she suddenly stopped, turned around, and looked at Ye Xixuan, asking a question that left Ye Xixuan completely baffled.

"Last night I saw you use both a sword and a spear. Which one do you prefer?"

"I can't say I prefer one over the other. I usually decide based on the situation; I use whichever is more practical." Ye Xixuan frowned slightly, but he still answered Tang Wutong's question truthfully.

Tang Wutong walked to Ye Xixuan's side, maintaining the pace of walking side by side, and continued to ask on her own, "So, do you usually use a sword more?"

"probably."

"That's the sword!" Tang Wutong giggled, pursing her red lips and hiding her hands behind her back.

Ye Xixuan asked in confusion, "What are you going to do?"

"It's a secret!" Tang Wutong's pinkish-blue eyes shone with an unusual light as she tilted her fair neck back with joy.

Ye Xixuan assumed it was just to fulfill a mission and didn't bother to ask further, falling into a long silence. After that, Tang Wutong chattered on about other things the whole way.

Before they knew it, the two had passed by the place where the original Shrek Seven Devils statue was located.

Tang Wutong skipped and hopped to the middle of the statues of Tang San and Xiao Wu, then turned around to face Ye Xixuan, giving him a playful smile.

"I didn't finish watching it last night, how about we continue today? Consider it a reward for you personally bringing it to me." As she spoke, she lifted the hem of her skirt on both sides of her thighs. Unlike the embarrassment and indignation of last night, today she seemed to be completely enjoying herself, as if she had an indescribable excitement.

Ye Xixuan's pupils contracted, startled, he immediately used the teleportation soul skill of his left leg soul bone, and in a flash appeared in front of Tang Wutong, grabbing both of Tang Wutong's wrists at the same time.

"are you crazy?"

"I knew you'd react like this." A triumphant smile flashed in Tang Wutong's eyes. The seemingly foolish Princess Tang was now becoming increasingly cunning. She turned the tables, grabbing Ye Xixuan's hands tightly and quickly rising onto her tiptoes.

Before Ye Xixuan could react, a soft, moist touch was already on his lips.

Tang Wutong withdrew her attack immediately, which was clearly premeditated. She then turned around in a panic and ran quickly towards the outside of Shrek Academy.

"Ye Xixuan, I'm leaving. Wait for me to come back."

Tears welled up in Tang Wutong's eyes as she covered her red lips with her right hand, completely immersed in a deep sense of happiness.

She realized how wonderful this pure love between a man and a woman could be, as if her body and soul trembled. Her chest felt heavy yet numb, and her whole body felt as if an electric current had surged through her.

Ye Xixuan stopped in his tracks, subconsciously raising his head to look at the statue of Tang San, the Sea God, beside him. He couldn't help but take a deep breath with a self-deprecating smile.

Compared to Huo Yuhao in the original story, his treatment is many times better, but who knows how heavy the price will be behind it?

However, according to Elder Mu, Tang Wutong's closeness and initiative actually proved his own value.

After experiencing such twists and turns, Ye Xixuan cultivated even more diligently. He spent almost the entire holiday either meditating or working in the Soul Guidance Department making melee soul tools to store in the Shadow Domain space.

During this time, Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan also successfully returned to Shrek Academy in the middle of the holiday.

Tang Ya, in particular, keenly noticed the changes in Ye Xixuan.

Ye Xixuan used to give people a calm and composed feeling, but now he clearly felt the pressure and was eagerly craving a stronger power.

After that, even the number of times the two met in secret decreased significantly.

Tang Ya initially thought Ye Xixuan was respecting her initial idea, but after further questioning, she learned that Ye Xixuan had actually survived an assassination attempt during his vacation. However, with her cultivation level, she was powerless to do anything about it.

Zhang Lexuan also took advantage of the holiday to explain the marriage agreement between Vina and Ye Xixuan to Tang Ya.

As the holiday drew to a close, Shrek Academy students began returning to school.

Tang Wutong, who returned to the Clear Sky Sect and successfully obtained her fourth spirit ring, did the same.

The third floor of Haotian Castle.

Tang Wutong entered a spacious hall, preparing to bid farewell to her eldest and second uncles.

Seated in the main seat was a middle-aged man with long, dark blue hair and broad, imposing shoulders. His eyes were also dark blue. His seemingly simple eyes possessed an indescribable, unique quality, and a powerful aura emanated from him.

Beside him stood an extremely robust middle-aged man with short, fine hair as thin as steel needles. He had a dignified appearance, his resolute face as if carved by a knife and axe, and his eyes were brownish-yellow with a faint golden glint.

It was Niu Tian and Titan, the two sect leaders of the Haotian Sect.

Seeing Tang Wutong's figure, Niu Tian, ​​who was sitting in the main seat, smiled slightly and said, "Wutong, it seems that you have successfully obtained the soul skill you wanted in the Ascension Pavilion? Why did you suddenly think of obtaining a weapon-type soul skill? It's not that this type of soul skill is not suitable for your Goddess of Light Butterfly martial soul, but after all, your second martial soul is the Clear Sky Hammer, and the abilities will inevitably overlap."

"Big Daddy, of course, it's because he also has similar skills," Tang Wutong said with a smile, her tone matter-of-fact. She even imagined the scene of her and Ye Xixuan using such soul skills simultaneously; under the spotlight, everyone would probably think they were a match made in heaven.

A hint of jealousy flickered in Titan's eyes, and he said in a deep voice, clearly displeased.

"Wu Tong, you've been talking about him non-stop ever since you came back. I feel like he's more important to you than your father or me?"

"Of course he's more important than you, Uncle and Second Uncle!" Tang Wutong blurted out subconsciously, then noticed the change in the expressions on the two elders' faces and quickly stuck out her tongue coquettishly.

“Uncle, Uncle… what I mean is, since he is the husband that my father chose for me, I should definitely value him even more.”

Seeing Tang Wutong's appearance, Niu Tian and Titan couldn't help but think of Little Wutong from back then, and a sense of unease arose in their hearts. They even began to question the decision that person had made.

Titan suppressed his frustration and solemnly instructed Tang Wutong, "Wutong, you haven't known him for very long, so don't make any mistakes. Even if your father has chosen him, he still needs to be tested. In this world, only your older brother and I, as elders who have watched you grow up, will wholeheartedly protect you. Do you understand?"

"Of course I know that you two love me the most, Uncle and Uncle!" Tang Wutong stepped forward coquettishly and took one of Niu Tian's and Titan's hands respectively. This Princess Tang really had a talent for being charming.

"So I'd like to ask my eldest and second uncles for a favor."

"Wu Tong, what do you want me and your second father to do?" Niu Tian asked with a smile, his eyes full of doting affection.

Titan enjoyed being relied on by Tang Wutong and echoed her with a flushed face.

"Wu Tong, just tell me. As long as it's something my brother and I can do, we definitely won't let you down."

Tang Wutong turned around to look at the two of them, hesitated for a moment, and then said with a smile.

"Grandfather, second father, I want the soul bones in your bodies."

"Um?!!"

(End of this chapter)