Legend of the Dragon King: I really didn't mean to provoke them!

Honestly, when Xie Xie watches Time and Space Dragon now, the filter of being a god has disappeared, replaced by the image of an empty-nest old man gradually driven crazy by work.

The Time-Space Dragon muttered and cursed to himself for a while before gradually remembering his purpose in bringing Xie Xie here.

"Cough cough."

The Dragon of Time and Space coughed twice, and in the blink of an eye, he returned to his divine demeanor of saving all living beings, as if his previous appearance of being driven to the brink of collapse by work was just an illusion.

However, Xie Xie's gaze towards it now held a hint of sympathy.

The Dragon of Time and Space glanced at him, feigning composure, seemingly unwilling to continue embarrassing itself in this regard, and changed the subject:

"Don't look at me like that. I'm just... occasionally expressing my emotions."

Xie Xie nodded his head vigorously, like he was pounding garlic.

Even so, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up – so even the most awesome dragon can be driven crazy by work and bosses.

If that's the case, then the person in power in that time and space wasn't exactly a competent boss either.

Put aside your responsibilities and leave your work behind.

I'm comfortable, but those clones are pitiful.

The Dragon of Time and Space looked at Xie Xie's wildly upturned but forcefully suppressed lips, and his own lips twitched involuntarily. But then he thought of something, and his mood quickly became cheerful again.

Laugh, laugh all you want.

When you inherit my position in the future, all these lousy jobs, terrible KPIs, and annoying world-correcting forces will all come crashing down on you, intact.

You'll regret it later.

The thought of the wonderful future after retirement filled the Time-Space Dragon with joy, and its tail began to sway gently.

But on the surface, it remained calm and composed, revealing nothing of its true intentions.

However, Xie Xie, who was trying to suppress his laughter, seemed to have a premonition of something and suddenly sneezed violently—

"Ah!"

He couldn't help but rub his nose.

It's strange, I keep feeling a chill down my spine, as if someone is watching me.

"Anyway, I'm just here to remind you."

The Dragon of Time and Space spoke again:

"Some things have already changed in the unseen realm, and the world's corrective forces may intervene at any time, so you must be careful."

“Every time the world’s corrective force intervenes, it will be justified, so you don’t need to worry about the people around you becoming suspicious.”

"However, as your strength increases, the world's corrective force will suppress you less and less. What used to be able to ban your account directly will now only ban your movement or skill keys."

"Alright, that's all I wanted to say. You can go now."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Time-Space Dragon gently swayed its tail, and a gentle yet irresistible force of time and space immediately enveloped Xie Xie's consciousness.

Just a second before the figure was about to completely disappear, Xie Xie suddenly looked up and instinctively shouted:

"Wait a moment!"

The Dragon of Time and Space paused: "Is there anything else?"

Xie Xie blinked, looking curious: "I just want to ask, the fight's already over, why didn't you tell me before?"

The surrounding spacetime forces suddenly became still.

The Dragon of Time and Space remained silent for several breaths, its jade-white scales seeming to tighten.

The next moment, it almost gritted its teeth, squeezing out a sentence from between its teeth:

"Because... today is finally my day off!"

Xie Xie: ...

That's very tough.

Immediately afterwards, Xie Xie's consciousness swayed slightly.

When he opened his eyes again, the first thing he saw was a pair of eyes that were the same color as his own.

Donghai College, President's Office.

Principal Yu Zheng crossed his fingers and placed them in front of his mouth, his expression serious.

"I've heard about the situation in the promotion tournament finals. Only three students were seriously injured. What exactly happened?"

"Um... Principal, actually, it's like this..."

Long Hengxu, somewhat embarrassed, began to explain the situation that occurred in the final:

"...After the match was declared over, the students from Class One used their Martial Soul Fusion Technique, and then..."

boom--!

"what?!"

Yu Zheng slammed his fist on the table.

"A first-grader already knows how to use a spirit fusion skill?! How is that possible?!"

"Uh, Principal, tea, tea!" Long Hengxu hurriedly reminded him.

Yu Zheng then noticed the hot tea beside him, which had been knocked away by his earlier jolt, and the scalding tea splashed onto the back of his hand that was resting on the table with a "sizzle".

A scalding, stinging sensation struck, and Yu Zheng immediately howled:

"Ouch! It's burning me!"

"Oh dear, let me wipe it for you." Long Hengxu quickly got up, took out a handkerchief and handed it to Yu Zheng, and then took out a few tissues to wipe away the water stains on the table.

After doing all this, Long Hengxu turned around and brought the teapot over from the coffee table.

"Well, the actual situation is more complicated than you think."

"Originally, I transferred Xie Xie to Class 5 to put some pressure on the classes ahead of us, since pressure is what drives progress. But I didn't expect that kid to be able to kill a two-ring Grand Soul Master with a single strike."

As he spoke, Long Hengxu poured Yu Zheng another pot of hot tea.

Yu Zheng picked up the cup with both hands and gently blew on it: "That kid not only has twin martial souls, but also innate full soul power, plus Wu Changkong's guidance."

"With all three combined, it's not impossible to instantly kill a second-ring Great Soul Master."

"By the way, were all three injured people hurt by a Spirit Fusion Technique?"

Speaking of this, Long Hengxu once again thought of what happened on the field, and his pupils couldn't help but contract.

"No, first Xie Xie used his self-created soul skill to withstand a blow from the spirit fusion skill, and then he was defeated by a student whose spirit rings were only ten years old and whose spirit was Blue Silver Grass..."

In fact, if Long Hengxu hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed it himself.

"what?!"

With a snap, the teacup was crushed by Yu Zheng's hand.

"That kid is only ten years old! You can imagine that he created his own soul skill and even took a hit from a martial soul fusion skill."

"but--"

"One ring? A ten-year spirit ring? And it injured a two-ring spirit fusion?! Are you kidding me?!"

"Principal, your hand!"

"Holy crap! It's so hot! It hurts!"

After a long while, Yu Zheng stared at his right hand, which was wrapped in bandages and still trembling, and couldn't help but sigh:

"Really? I see..."

"First, we had the strongest Class One, and then Class Five followed suit with three more geniuses like this. This year's freshmen are truly full of talent."

Long Hengxu nodded: "Four second-ring Soul Masters, one multi-elemental master, and one miraculous student with mutated Blue Silver Grass—I think an ordinary class would probably hinder the growth of these genius students..."

Upon hearing this, Yu Zheng glanced at Long Hengxu and asked, "So, what do you want?"

Long Hengxu immediately straightened his back and said seriously and earnestly, "I want to establish a special class."

"Wu Changkong will be the homeroom teacher, specifically to cultivate these gifted students, and their names will be..."

"Class 0, Grade 1!"

Chapter 45 Gu Yue is Gu Yue

Xie Xie was forced to lie in the infirmary for a whole day by Wu Changkong before being released.

Moreover, Wu Changkong did nothing but stare at him all day, until he got goosebumps all over.

However, Xie Xie also knew that Wu Changkong was probably looking at Long Bing through him.

Not only was his personality similar to Long Bing's, but more importantly, Wu Changkong's usually indifferent eyes were too direct at this moment, with sadness, longing, and self-blame almost overflowing from them.

He's not blind, of course he can see it.

Walking towards the playground, Xie Xie raised his hand to shield his eyes from the glaring sunlight and sighed helplessly.

All I can say is that Love Continent is still making its move.

He doesn't want to be that simp from the original story; he'll just let things happen naturally with Yuan En Ye Hui.

Even if it didn't work out, as one of the Shrek Seven Devils at that time, surely he couldn't not find a partner?

I think... right?

Just as Xie Xie was scratching his head, lost in thought, Gu Yue's voice suddenly rang out:

What are you thinking about?

Immediately afterwards, a cold sensation touched his neck, causing Xie Xie to shiver and jump up on the spot.

"Holy crap! Gu Yue, are you trying to murder me?!"

Xie Xie covered his neck and turned around, only to see the girl standing behind him, a bottle of chilled mineral water still hooked on her fingertip.

Gu Yue had a faint smile on her lips, and her usually proud and aloof features softened a bit at this moment.

She completely ignored Xie Xie's loud and boisterous manner, and with a flick of her wrist, she shoved the bottle of mineral water directly into his hand. The coolness of the bottle seeped through his skin, dispelling much of the afternoon heat.

"Making a fuss over nothing." Gu Yue glanced at him indifferently, her gaze unconsciously falling on his still somewhat pale face.

"Is your injury healed?"

"It's all better now! Teacher Wu insisted on making me lie down all day, I'm practically going to get moldy from lying down like that."

Xie Xie pouted, "By the way, what are you doing here?"

Gu Yue did not answer immediately. The wind swept through the treetops and landed on the ends of her dark hair.

She stared intently at Xie Xie, and a hint of bewilderment, which she herself did not even notice, flashed across her usually proud and confident eyes, as if she were asking him a question, or perhaps asking herself a question.

"Thank you, Xie."

"What's wrong?" Xie Xie rubbed his neck, which was still a little numb.

Gu Yue's voice was very soft, "If one day I become different from how I am now... will you still remember me?"

"Why not?" Xie Xie countered.

This rhetorical question clearly startled Gu Yue.

"Guyue is Guyue."

Xie Xie spoke matter-of-factly, simply and confidently, without the slightest hesitation.

Yes, in Xie Xie's eyes, Gu Yue was Gu Yue, that proud and bright human girl.

If he really does have the ability to change the ending as the Time-Space Dragon said, then she will definitely separate Gu Yue and Na'er, and then work with Tang Wulin to unlock the hidden happy ending.

When the two of them get married, he must have a separate table, and it has to be the head table!

The air fell silent for a moment.

Gu Yue's fingers, hanging by his side, curled slightly, his eyes dark and unfathomable.