Douluo Dragon King: I'm creating a golden age behind the scenes!

In the blink of an eye, a year has passed.

Time flies like an arrow; amidst the hustle and bustle of Douluo Continent, a year has passed in the blink of an eye.

On this vast continent, new stories unfold every moment. The flow of information is like a surging tide, wave after wave, quickly submerging once sensational events.

The conflict between the Body Sect and Shrek Academy was like a fierce storm that swept through the entire Soul Master world. People talked about it all the time, Shrek Academy's reputation was severely damaged, and the Body Sect returned to the public eye after years of silence.

However, as time goes by, new hot topics continue to emerge, and now the diplomatic exchanges between the two continents, Douluo Continent and Star Luo Continent, are attracting people's attention.

The exchanges between the two continents are related to changes in the Federation's foreign policy and the allocation of many resources, which are in the interest of the entire continent. This has also shifted people's attention away from the conflict between the Body Sect and Shrek Academy.

Shrek Academy, Foreign Languages ​​Department

In this exchange between the two continents, Shrek Academy's leadership decided to send outstanding students to participate in the exchange with Star Luo Continent in order to demonstrate the strength of its younger generation and prove that Shrek Academy is still the powerful Shrek Academy.

Therefore, Wei Heng, as the disciple of the Pavilion Master and whose strength was unparalleled among his peers in the inner courtyard, was selected for the exchange program.

At this moment, Wei Heng's footsteps tread on the newly renovated outer courtyard path, the small pebbles making a slight crunching sound.

The air was filled with the fresh scent of new earth and vegetation, and it had indeed changed quite a bit compared to the scene of the outer courtyard a year ago in his memory.

He looked around. The students coming and going were in a hurry, their faces showing the unique pride and vitality of Shrek Academy. In the past year, the biggest upheaval at Shrek Academy was the Body Sect incident that swept across the entire continent.

Shrek Academy was thrust into the spotlight, facing accusations of stealing the academy's legacy and secret techniques. This media storm not only affected the academy's leadership but also spread like invisible ripples to every corner of the academy, even altering the course of some seemingly minor events.

If he had to name one thing, it would probably be the incident that happened to Tang Wulin. Wei Heng's gaze unconsciously drifted towards the familiar Blacksmith Association building in the distance.

That was shortly after Tang Wulin entered his first year. In order to earn valuable contribution points, this boy from Donghai City displayed astonishing talent in the outer courtyard's forging workshop.

His hammer-wielding technique, his understanding of metal, and his composure far beyond that of his peers caught the eye of Feng Wuyu, the Fiery Dragon Douluo who happened to be passing by and came to inspect the place.

Feng Wuyu, an eight-star master craftsman known for his fiery temper and exquisite forging skills, was moved by the talent and immediately expressed a strong desire to take him on as a disciple.

However, unlike the Tang Wulin in the original story who was short of resources and desperately needed a powerful backer, the Tang Wulin at this moment had already made a name for himself in the forging world by showing his talent without reservation at the Tianhai Grand Competition.

His forging skills, far surpassing those of his peers, not only amazed the audience but also attracted the attention of many strong competitors present at the time.

They saw the boy's immense talent and potential in forging, and they all extended olive branches to him—either with generous resources or substantial promises.

Therefore, although Tang Wulin's path of cultivation is still full of challenges, he is no longer in dire need of material resources.

Therefore, Tang Wulin was not particularly moved when faced with Feng Wuyu's enthusiastic invitation.

With ample resources, he prefers to focus on exploring his own path rather than rushing to find another mentor.

Moreover, this matter was of utmost importance, and he immediately sent the news back to Donghai City, informing his forging mentor—the legendary craftsman Huang Xing of the Donghai City Forging Masters Association.

After receiving the news, Huang Xing fell into deep thought.

He was naturally aware of Feng Wuyu's reputation: the vice president of the Shrek Academy Blacksmith Association, an eight-star master craftsman, with a high status and superb skills.

If Tang Wulin could become his disciple, it would undoubtedly be a great help to his future forging path. Huang Xing was not a narrow-minded person and had seriously considered whether he should make way for his disciple's future.

Just as Huang Xing was weighing the pros and cons and hesitating, the turmoil between Shrek Academy and Body Sect suddenly broke out and quickly fermented into a huge wave that swept through the Soul Master world. Accusations such as "Shrek stole the sect's secret techniques" and "the inheritance was leaked" were everywhere.

For the forging world, which highly values ​​the inheritance of the master and regards the core skills as a closely guarded secret, and is especially wary of the leakage of the inheritance, this was nothing short of a bombshell, hitting the most sensitive nerve in the hearts of all high-level forgers, including Huang Xing.

The art of forging emphasizes passing on the torch from generation to generation and meticulous attention to detail.

Shrek Academy is currently mired in the quagmire of "stealing the legacy," and its reputation in the eyes of the forging world has been greatly damaged.

At such a critical juncture, to have one's prized student become an apprentice of a giant in Shrek Academy's forging system? This is not only about Tang Wulin's personal development, but also about the reputation and stance of Huang Xing and even the entire East Sea Forging Masters Association! Shrek's actions have touched the bottom line of the forging world regarding the purity of inheritance.

Huang Xing's eyes sharpened, and his hesitation vanished instantly.

He made a decisive move and immediately contacted several of his close and highly respected Title Douluo friends. He also invited a Super Douluo who had been very optimistic about Tang Wulin's forging potential during the Tianhai Grand Competition and who was now quite critical of the Shrek Academy incident.

The group, with solemn demeanor, stepped into the gates of Shrek Academy together. Huang Xing sternly rejected the Blazing Dragon Douluo Feng Wuyu.

At that moment, Feng Wuyu's face, which usually carried a hint of irritability, was clearly extremely dissatisfied with the result, and even somewhat annoyed by Tang Wulin and Huang Xing's "lack of appreciation."

However, just as he was about to lash out, argue his case, and even try to use the abundant resources of Shrek Academy's forging department to persuade them to give him another chance, an even heavier pressure came from the academy's higher-ups.

At the time, the media storm was at its fiercest, and Shrek Academy's every move was being watched by countless eyes. Any negative news related to "masters" or "heritage" could become an excuse for hostile forces to cause trouble again.

At this critical juncture, if news breaks that "Shrek's master craftsman was refused a disciple and it is suspected to be related to the inheritance dispute," it will be a devastating blow to the academy's reputation in the blacksmithing world.

The higher-ups quickly made a judgment, and a silent order was sent to Feng Wuyu: this matter must be handled discreetly, and no further trouble should be caused. Forced by the overall situation, Feng Wuyu had no choice but to give up in the end.

This incident was like a pebble thrown into a lake. In the tense atmosphere at the time, it didn't even cause a big ripple in the outer academy. It was quickly submerged by the larger controversy surrounding the Body Sect and eventually faded away, becoming a little-known episode in the history of Shrek Academy's outer academy.

However, for Wei Heng, this incident inadvertently weakened the deeper bond between Tang Wulin and Shrek Academy. From then on, the connection between Tang Wulin and Shrek Academy...

Aside from a dubious master-disciple relationship with the Zhuoshi lineage, Tang Wulin was no different from an ordinary student of Shrek Academy's outer court.

They felt more confident that Wei Heng would take control of Shrek Academy in the future.

the other side,

Tiandou City, one of the most prosperous cities in the Federation, is still bustling with traffic and flashing neon lights even as night falls.

Located in a prime downtown location, Baiweilou is brightly lit and bustling with customers. Its massive, antique-style gate is exceptionally grand, and its gilded signboard shines brilliantly under the lights.

This is one of the most prestigious restaurants in Tiandou City, and also the flagship store of the "Baiweilou" catering empire throughout the entire Federation.

Stepping inside, one is greeted not by noise, but by a quiet, understated luxury. The interior design blends the essence of classic and modern styles, with dark wood structures paired with well-placed metal accents, creating a look that is both substantial and dynamic.

The air was filled with a complex and mouthwatering aroma of various delicacies, yet it did not feel chaotic.

Well-trained staff moved about the restaurant with light steps and polite smiles, everything was in perfect order, showcasing its status and style as the leading restaurant in the federal catering industry.

Amidst the clinking of glasses, this place gathers political and business elites, as well as powerful Soul Masters from Tiandou City and even the entire eastern region. Their casual conversations may well determine the future of a certain industry.

However, very few people know that the real mastermind behind Baiweilou, which occupies a pivotal position in the Federation's catering industry, is none other than Mu Ye, the sect leader of the Body Sect, who is known for his strong physique and fierce personality.

What few people know is that this seemingly ordinary top-tier restaurant is actually an extremely important recruitment base established by the Body Sect in the secular world.

The sect's intelligence network intertwines here, and special "dietary body-strengthening" methods are quietly carried out here. Some promising talents with special physiques and potential to join the Body Sect are often guided here. After tasting certain specially made "medicinal cuisine", their physical potential will be initially stimulated or tested.

Normally, Mu Ye, the sect leader who is rarely seen, would rarely appear at Baiweilou.

His energy was mainly focused on two things: one was protecting his close friend, the master craftsman Zhenhua, who had a sensitive identity and a high status at the headquarters of the Forging Association in Tiandou City; the other was dealing with the complicated affairs within the sect that often required strong suppression.

The daily operations of Baiweilou were managed by his carefully selected and trained confidants.

But today, the lights were on in the quiet room on the top floor, a room that was never open to the public and belonged exclusively to the sect leader.

The room was furnished in an extremely simple manner, with a large rosewood dining table, several chairs of the same material, and a landscape painting with vigorous brushstrokes and a vast artistic conception hanging on the wall, without any other decorations.

At this moment, Makino sat imposingly in the main seat. He was a man of imposing stature, and even when seated, he exuded a mountain-like aura of oppression.

The table in front of him was not laden with delicacies, but only a pot of freshly brewed tea that exuded a unique herbal fragrance, and a few plates of delicate snacks.

He picked up his teacup, but instead of the usual elegance of tea tasting, he drank it down like a chivalrous outlaw, taking a large gulp with a rough and undeniable sense of power.

The guest sitting opposite him had a completely different demeanor from Makino.

This was a middle-aged man who looked to be in his fifties. He was dressed in a well-tailored dark suit, his hair was neatly combed, and he wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses. Behind the lenses, his eyes were deep and calm, with a shrewdness and composure that came with long-term exposure to power and a keen understanding of the ways of the world.

He is none other than the current Secretary General of the Federal Parliament, Pan Wen.

He is a pivotal figure in federal politics and the chief person in charge of the two major exchange activities between mainland China that have attracted widespread attention.

Pan Wen's arrival was quiet and unnoticed. He did not ride in a luxury car bearing the Federal emblem, nor did he have a large entourage. He only brought a follower who looked like a secretary, but whose demeanor was reserved and capable.

His appearance made the elite members of the Body Sect responsible for top-level security secretly more vigilant. The arrival of the Federal Secretary General was by no means a simple business visit or private reunion.

"Sect Leader Mu, I have long admired your name. Seeing is believing, and you truly possess extraordinary bearing." Pan Wen spoke first, his voice calm and carrying just the right amount of politeness.

He picked up the tea that had been poured in front of him, took a graceful sip, and carefully examined Makino through the rising steam.

Makino put down his teacup, making a slight clinking sound. He grinned, revealing a set of white teeth, but his eyes were sharp as knives: "Secretary-General Pan is the real big shot, busy with countless affairs every day."

What brings you to my little restaurant today? You didn't come all this way just to try my 'specialties,' did you?"

His words were straightforward, carrying the boldness unique to the Body Sect, yet also containing hidden wit. The "specialty dish" he mentioned naturally had another meaning.

Pan Wen smiled slightly, not taking the probing in Mu Ye's words to heart: "Sect Leader Mu is too kind. Baiweilou is renowned throughout the Federation. It is my honor to be personally entertained by the Sect Leader."

However, I have come here today with important matters to discuss, matters of great importance that are closely related to the future of your clan and the entire continent.” He put down his teacup, leaned forward slightly, and his tone became solemn.

"Oh?" Makino raised a thick eyebrow, his large fingers tapping lightly on the table, producing a dull sound. "An important matter that would make Secretary-General Pan personally come all this way... Could it be related to our neighbor? Or perhaps it's related to some of the recent 'incidents' that's been making headlines?"

The "turmoil" he mentioned was clearly referring to the public opinion storm that had previously affected Shrek Academy. As the sect leader of the Body Sect, he was very clear about the source of that turmoil and the people behind it, and he also knew the role the Federation played in it.

Pan Wen did not answer immediately. He pushed up his glasses, the lenses reflecting the light, making it difficult to see the expression in his eyes.

The atmosphere in the quiet room became somewhat stagnant with the seemingly casual yet powerful tapping sounds from Makino.

Outside the window, the bustling night view of Tiandou City was still dazzling, but inside this quiet room, a silent confrontation concerning the continent's格局 (geju, overall situation), sect interests, and the Federation's will had just begun.

The conversation between these two figures, who stand at the pinnacle of their respective fields, is enough to stir up new waves in Heaven Dou City and even the entire Douluo Continent.