Tang Hao endured the surging injuries within his body, activating his Plane Authority to release Plane Power to probe Ah Yin's location.
As the Plane Lord of the Douluo Continent, he could sense the existence of all living beings across the entire Douluo Continent.
However, a moment later, Tang Hao's face changed drastically.
"How is this possible... Ah Yin's aura... has disappeared?"
He activated his Plane Authority again in disbelief, carefully probing every corner.
No matter how Tang Hao searched, he couldn't feel that familiar life aura.
The 100,000-year Blue Silver Emperor, Life Core Ah Yin, seemed to have completely vanished from this world.
Tang Hao's face shifted from shock to gloom.
Ah Yin was not only his beloved but also the key to his recovery.
As a Life Core, Ah Yin possessed the ability to heal all injuries, but now...
"Could it be..."
Tang Hao's gaze suddenly shot towards the Great Star Dou Forest direction, killing intent surging in his eyes.
He recalled his clash with Fang Yang, the other party's unfathomable strength, and that black flame capable of burning all to ashes.
Tang Hao covered his chest that still ached faintly, fury churning in his eyes.
Without Ah Yin's healing, his injury recovery would be greatly delayed.
"Whoever you are, if you dare touch Ah Yin, I will make you pay the price!"
Tang Hao gritted his teeth; seven-colored divine power fluctuated violently around his body. The Plane Lord's fury made the entire sky begin to change color.
"Father..."
Just then, a familiar voice suddenly sounded.
"Xiao San?"
Tang Hao turned sharply, only to see a figure in luxurious blue robes slowly appearing.
That handsome face carried a sinister aura; it was indeed his pride, his good son Sea God Tang San.
"Father, it's me."
Tang San's divine sense phantom fluctuated slightly.
Tang Hao asked with a trace of hope: "Xiao San, have you returned?"
"No... the situation in the God Realm is not yet stable." Tang San's divine sense voice carried some solemnity.
According to his original plan, after unifying the other God Realms, he could return relying on the coordinates left on the Douluo Continent.
Now, the divine senses left on the Douluo Continent had been damaged consecutively, severely affecting his main body's strength.
"By the way, Xiao San, your mother is missing..." Tang Hao said painfully.
"Father, I came precisely for this."
Tang San's divine sense fluctuations became intense, "Previously I took mother to try to control Fang Yang, but unexpectedly... failed."
Tang Hao asked somewhat puzzledly, "Xiao San, who is Fang Yang?"
Tang San's divine sense slowly explained: "A variable that has repeatedly ruined my ten-thousand-year grand plan; now he has even taken mother away. This boy... is already seeking death!"
Cold killing intent spread from Tang San's divine sense.
"And the Silver Dragon King with him; they are all seeking death!"
Tang Hao roared lowly; severe pain came from his chest wound again.
"Father, your injuries..." Tang San's divine sense noticed the instability in Tang Hao's aura.
Tang Hao briefly recounted the events of clashing with Fang Yang and the Silver Dragon King.
Tang Hao asked urgently: "Xiao San, what should we do now? Your mother is still in their hands!"
Tang San's divine sense was silent for a moment, analyzing calmly: "Father, the most urgent matter is that you must first stabilize your injuries."
"You are this Plane's Lord; wait until you recover your strength, then we can plan from there."
"Okay."
Tang Hao nodded, suddenly remembering something, "Xiao San, didn't you leave Wulin on the Douluo Continent?"
"I..."
Tang San was momentarily speechless.
He had originally planned to properly brainwash Tang Wulin, guiding him to become his proxy on the Douluo Continent.
He didn't expect not only the Golden Dragon King bloodline to be taken, but also his son to slip from his control.
"Father, please focus on healing your injuries first." Tang San changed the subject.
"Okay."
Although Tang Hao still had doubts in his heart, he nodded.
Seven-colored divine power began to circulate around his body; Plane Power slowly gathered, beginning to repair his damaged divine body.
Tang San's divine sense phantom quietly guarded nearby, yet complex light flickered in his eyes.
...
Several days later, in the core zone of the Great Star Dou Forest, the Lake of Life rippled with emerald waves.
Misty life aura circulated by the lakeside, nourishing this soul beast sacred land.
As the negotiations between humans and soul beasts finally concluded, the agreements reached by various factions were gradually being implemented.
Fang Yang, Gu Yue, and Na'er stood by the Lake of Life, having final instructions with Di Tian.
A gentle breeze blew, the lake surface shimmering with sparkling light, reflecting the solemn figures of the four.
"Di Tian, I leave the Myriad Beasts Pavilion to you." Gu Yue's voice was calm yet carried authority.
Di Tian knelt on one knee, expression solemn: "I obey the Main Lord's command; Di Tian will definitely not fail the trust, and will surely protect the future of the soul beast race."
Returning from this negotiation, Di Tian had already reported all agreement contents in detail.
According to the final consensus reached, the soul beast race would obtain exclusive habitats on the Douluo Continent, Star Luo Continent, and Dou Ling Continent respectively, collectively called Soul Beast Forbidden Zones.
Humans shall not enter without permission; violators will face severe punishment.
At the same time, the soul beast race also promised not to randomly enter the human world, maintaining peaceful coexistence between the two races.
"The execution of the agreement requires long-term supervision."
Fang Yang added from the side, his gaze deep as an abyss, "There are many forces among humans who are dissatisfied with this agreement; the Spirit Pagoda is especially stirring."
"If there are any changes, contact us immediately through the soul tool communicator."
"Please rest assured, Main Lord."
Di Tian promised solemnly, "With Bi Ji and Myriad Demon King assisting, plus Xiong Jun and other fierce beasts holding the fort."
"Mm."
Hearing this, Gu Yue nodded slightly.
Di Tian responded heavily, "While the Lords are away, please be careful."
Morning light filtered through the dense canopy, casting mottled shadows on the Lake of Life.
With a flash of silver light, the figures of the three gradually disappeared by the Lake of Life.
Di Tian stood for a long time, watching them depart, determination flashing in his eyes.
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Shrek City was bustling as ever.
The surrounding space began to twist; a silver-white space gate appeared accordingly.
Fang Yang, Na'er, and Gu Yue slowly walked out, stepping onto this familiar city again.
"We're back."
Na'er said softly, her gaze sweeping over the familiar streets, a trace of nostalgia flowing in her eyes.
"Mm."
Fang Yang nodded, looking around at this vibrant city.
Just then, the soul tool communicator rang.
"Hello? Fang Yang, have you guys arrived?" Xie Xie's cheerful voice came from the communicator.
"Xie Xie, it's you; I thought it was Tang Wulin."
Fang Yang spoke, "Have you all arrived?"
"Haha, Yiran and I have arrived; Zhang Yangzi, Wang Jinxi, and the others are also on the way. Let's meet at Shrek Academy!" Excitement permeated Xie Xie's voice.
"Okay, see you in a bit." Fang Yang finished speaking and ended the call.
Gu Yue tilted her head, asking softly: "What's wrong?"
"Nothing, just that guy Xie Xie asking if we've arrived." Fang Yang said lightly.
"Is that so."
Hearing this, Gu Yue nodded lightly.
"Let me ask where Xiaoyan is."
Fang Yang spoke, picking up the soul tool communicator again and calling Xu Xiaoyan.
The soul tool communication connected quickly.
"Hello, Xiaoyan, have you arrived?"
"I have, I just left the Shrek City soul tool train station." Xu Xiaoyan's crisp voice came through, the background slightly noisy.
Fang Yang spoke: "Okay, I'll come pick you up."
"Mm, I'll wait for you." Xu Xiaoyan responded obediently.
Ending the call, Fang Yang looked at the two girls beside him: "Let's go, first pick up Xiaoyan, then go to the academy together."
Gu Yue and Na'er smiled slightly and nodded.
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