Douluo Continent: The Eternal Dawn

Chapter 126 New Semester Begins

Tang Wutong ultimately failed to achieve her wish. Although Niu Tian and Titan had followed Tang San to ascend to the God Realm, their soul bones were not so easy to extract unless they truly perished.

After all, regardless of whether they have advanced to become divine beasts, as long as they are in the Douluo plane, they will be subject to the restrictions of the plane's rules.

Fortunately, Tang Wutong hadn't said anything more blunt beforehand, otherwise the two sect leaders of Haotian Sect would probably have been so angry they would have vomited blood on the spot.

"Didn't it all start with Daddy bringing you back to life?" She murmured to herself as she walked along the steep and rugged mountain path, pouting her red lips as she turned to look at the majestic mountain peak where Haotian Fortress was located.

"Then when Ye Xixuan and I ascend to the God Realm, won't we be able to resurrect you too? Hmph, First Father and Second Father, you always said you've spoiled me the most since I was little?"

Tang Wutong, blinded by love, has clearly inherited Xiao Wu's emotional intelligence, perhaps because she was spoiled like a princess since childhood. However, what she says may not reflect her true feelings; it's more likely just her venting of her grievances.

Princess Tang immediately became a little upset when her beloved first and second uncles, whom she had been close to since childhood, stopped being so accommodating.

"Grandpa, Second Grandpa, you two are not as good to me as Ye Xixuan is now!"

Tang Wutong withdrew her gaze, then, filled with joy and anticipation, continued walking along the mountain path, imagining countless times in her mind the scene of meeting Ye Xixuan. A slight smile involuntarily appeared on her lips, and her beautiful pink-blue eyes radiated a sweet and happy joy.

"Since Dad has chosen you, he must hope that you can become his successor. I just don't know which one you prefer, the Asura Divine Sword or the Trident of the Sea God?" At this point, Tang Wutong gave another haughty snort.

"When the time is right, I will definitely reveal my true identity to you as soon as possible! I am the only one in this world who is worthy of you, hehe."

The main peak where Haotian Fort is located has an altitude of at least two thousand meters, surrounded by rolling mountains. This main peak is undoubtedly the highest one. The overall terrain is extremely steep, with almost three sides of the mountain walls rising vertically, as if cut by a knife. Only one side of the terrain is relatively flat, with some sparse vegetation, but it is still very difficult for ordinary people to climb.

The sea of ​​clouds drifted slowly among the mountains, while the steep main peak only appeared below the sea of ​​clouds, with the other half, including the summit, situated above it.

Inside the hall, Titan could no longer contain himself. He suddenly stood up and said in a deep voice, "No, brother, I have to go to Shrek Academy to see that kid in person. We've only known each other for a short time, and Wu Tong is already completely on his side. If this continues, will we still have any place in Wu Tong's heart?"

"Second brother, calm down." Niu Tian said helplessly, "Why are you acting like a child, getting jealous?"

"Big brother, that's not what I meant." Titan blushed, his thoughts exposed. He had watched Tang Wutong grow up since she was a child, practically treating her like his own. Such a drastic change in his feelings was unbearable for anyone.

"I'm afraid Wu Tong will be fooled by that kid."

"With that person around, do you really think that kid can get away with this? He's Wu Tong's biological father." Niu Tian glanced at Titan, a strange look appearing deep in his eyes.

"Just wait and see, that kid will have a hard time later. His good days are yet to come."

Upon hearing this, Titan was taken aback at first, then, as if he had just thought of something, he grinned gloatingly.

"Hehe, brother, you see things very clearly! I was so confused. Given that person's personality, I'm afraid..."

"Second brother, watch your words!" Titan was interrupted by Niu Tian halfway through his sentence, and Niu Tian solemnly gestured for him to be quiet.

Daring to speak ill of that person behind their back is simply asking for trouble. Having known them for so many years, doesn't he know that person's character perfectly well, even if others don't?
Titan reacted instantly, his body tensing up, and he said with lingering fear.

"Brother, thank goodness you reminded me."

Not only Niu Tian and Titan, but even the one they mentioned probably felt that everything was under control.

However, they overlooked the extent to which Princess Tang was obsessed with love.

Shrek Academy.

Twenty-nine days have passed since the start of the holiday, and today is the final deadline for registration and enrollment.

The new students are busy taking entrance exams, while the returning students are also busy preparing for the upcoming promotion exams. Only by passing the promotion exams can they truly enter the first year of high school. Otherwise, they will end up like the new students who failed the entrance exams, returning home.

Shrek Academy's elimination system is that cruel.

At this moment, deep in the woods along the lakeside path, Ye Xixuan and Tang Ya faced each other. Because it was far from the outer academy's Martial Soul Department and Soul Guidance Department, few students usually came here, and the surrounding vegetation was exceptionally lush.

In the afterglow of the setting sun, the calm, clear lake in the distance shimmered with golden light. The golden-red sunset pierced through the gaps in the dense foliage, as if transforming into countless beams of light, with thousands of beams intersecting and overlapping.

Ye Xixuan looked down at Tang Ya's beautiful face under the golden and red light, his eyes filled with a strange and inexplicable emotion.

With his senior sister Zhang Lexuan stepping in, she did indeed handle many things for him, so he didn't need to worry about anything.

It's unclear what Zhang Lexuan and Tang Ya discussed, but although Tang Ya now knows about the engagement between Ye Xixuan and Vina, she seems completely indifferent. The only thing she displays is her increasingly strong possessiveness towards Ye Xixuan.

Ye Xixuan, of course, enjoyed this time immensely.

Ye Xixuan leaned against a thick tree trunk, gently stroking Tang Ya's cheeks with both hands. Inadvertently, out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of two figures walking towards him along the lakeside path.

"Senior Brother Bei and Senior Brother Xu?"

Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi seemed completely unaware of this, heading towards the Outer Court Martial Soul Department. Judging from their appearance, they must have come from Seagod Island.

To avoid attracting too much attention, students from the inner academy usually choose to land in relatively quiet places when they go to the outer academy.

Ye Xixuan never expected that his casual choice of a place to meet Tang Ya today would lead to them running into the two of them.

Beibei and Xu Sanshi chatted casually along the way, discussing the academy's handling of the previous assassination attempt.

Xu Sanshi had just returned to school today and had just learned the specific details from Bei Bei. He couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "The academy crippled Dai Huabin's martial spirit and even went so far as to let Senior Dai Yueheng graduate early. This is clearly an attempt to sever ties with the White Tiger Duke's Mansion."

"The academy's handling of this matter is actually out of respect for the Dai family's ancestors," Bei Bei said calmly, shaking her head.

"However, without Senior Dai, among the regular members of our academy participating in this year's All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament, Sister Xiaotao is actually the only one who stands out."

"If you ask me, Sister Tao alone is enough." Xu Sanshi shrank back, his eyes filled with fear and awe.

"A seven-ring Soul Saint who is not even twenty years old is probably a rare occurrence, perhaps only a handful of times in the tens of thousands of years of history of the Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament across the entire continent."

"Hiss—" Just then, Beibei seemed to vaguely hear a faint inhalation sound and immediately stopped in her tracks.

"Sanshi, did you hear a breathing sound?"

"There's no one here except us, so where did that breathing sound come from?" Xu Sanshi said, pursing his lips in confusion.

"Alright, stop being so paranoid. Go back to the dorm and rest. We have an upgrade assessment tomorrow." "Let's go." Bei Bei didn't pay much attention to it. After looking around and finding nothing amiss, she and Xu Sanshi quickly left.

The grove of trees beside the lakeside path fell silent again, and it was almost half an hour later that a soft cough was heard.

Inside the woods, Tang Ya stood up with a slightly flushed face and looked at Ye Xixuan apologetically.

"Xi Xuan, are you alright?"

"Sister Xiaoya, could you please be more careful in the future?" Ye Xixuan slumped to the ground and let out a long sigh.

Tang Ya put her hands on her hips and gave a coquettish hum.

"I wasn't very skilled to begin with, and besides, Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi's sudden appearance really startled me. If you don't like it, just don't come next time."

"Um, I didn't say I didn't like it." After tidying up, Ye Xixuan quickly got up and took Tang Ya's hands to show his attitude.

Tang Ya immediately smiled smugly and leaned into Ye Xixuan's arms.

"Even if you like it, there probably won't be many opportunities after school officially starts tomorrow."

"Sister Xiaoya, shall we go back a little later tonight?" Ye Xixuan's eyes were burning with passion, and then he took the opportunity to put his arm around Tang Ya's slender and soft waist, and lowered his head to kiss her red lips.

Tang Ya, however, turned her head slightly away with a shy expression.

"I even rinsed my mouth."

"Why would I despise myself?" Ye Xixuan smiled and cupped Tang Ya's fair and smooth chin with his hand. Their eyes met at close range, and Tang Ya gradually lost her rationality.

"Xi Xuan, did I do a better job than that princess?"

"Um……"

Meanwhile, Tang Wutong searched the entire Shrek Academy but couldn't find Ye Xixuan. She was standing alone by the lake near Shrek Square, stomping her feet angrily.

"Ye Xixuan, where are you?!"

Night was falling, and the deadline for registration at Shrek Academy was fast approaching.

Tang Ya tiptoed to open the dormitory door with her key. Jiang Nannan, who was sitting cross-legged on the opposite bed, subconsciously opened her eyes in the darkness and asked softly.

"Xiaoya, why are you only coming back now?"

"When you're with Xi Xuan, you lose track of time without even realizing it." Tang Ya playfully stuck out her pink tongue, sprawled out on Jiang Nannan's bed, and stretched languidly.

"It's so exhausting."

Jiang Nannan sniffed lightly, then suddenly realized something, her face instantly turning bright red, and even the usually gentle girl couldn't help but raise her voice.

“Xiaoya?!”

"Ah!" Tang Ya exclaimed in surprise, immediately sitting up. Under the pale silver moonlight streaming through the window, the marks on the hem of her dark blue coat were clearly visible. Faced with Jiang Nannan's intensely intimidating and humiliating gaze, she could only smile sheepishly.

"I'm sorry, Nan Nan, I forgot to take off my coat."

Jiang Nannan pursed her red lips and silently touched the spot on the bedsheet where Tang Ya had just been lying. But in the next instant, her slender and delicate hand suddenly stopped at a certain spot, and then withdrew her hand as if struck by lightning.

Even the most oblivious Tang Ya knew she had gotten herself into trouble, and said with an embarrassed expression.

"Nannan, how about you switch with me tonight? You can cultivate on my bed, and I'll go to yours. I'll wash your sheets tomorrow."

"No need." Jiang Nannan's chest heaved slightly, and it took her a long time to calm herself down. No one knew what she was feeling at that moment.

"Xiaoya, don't do this again."

"Yes, yes, I will definitely pay attention in the future." Tang Ya nodded repeatedly, her attitude quite proper.

Jiang Nannan gave Tang Ya another reminder.

"Go wash up quickly."

"Oh." Tang Ya realized what was happening and rushed out of the dormitory to the bathroom in the corner of the corridor.

Jiang Nannan was left alone in the dormitory, her cheeks burning as she stared at the marks on the bed sheet, silently cursing in her heart.

"Xiaoya, you really are!"

Meanwhile, Ye Xixuan returned to his dormitory.

Although students from outside Shrek Academy have to take an annual promotion exam to advance to a higher grade, their dormitory assignments generally remain unchanged. Unless they are eliminated in the promotion exam, these roommate relationships usually last until graduation.

Back in the dormitory, Ye Xixuan naturally saw Huang Chutian, her roommate, again.

Huang Chutian was probably waiting for Ye Xixuan. Upon seeing Ye Xixuan, he immediately sat up straight on the bed.

"Xi Xuan, why are you so late? Did you report for duty today?"

"I already reported for duty. I've been staying at the academy all holiday." Ye Xixuan lay on his bed, propped his head up with his hands, and crossed his legs, looking refreshed.

Huang Chutian belatedly realized something, and after a moment of silence, he changed the subject.

"Xi Xuan, I'm going to give up on Zhu Lu."

"Does Zhu Lu herself know that you gave up on her?" Ye Xixuan felt a wave of dizziness wash over him. When people are speechless to a certain extent, they can actually laugh.

"What do you mean?"

"It means that Zhu Lu never considered you; it was all just wishful thinking on your part."

(End of this chapter)