The God of Destruction had no idea that the first deity to compete with him for Lin Chen would be none other than his most beloved wife, the Goddess of Life. But that was a story for another time to come.
The camera then shifts back to Lin Chen in the mortal realm.
He concealed his presence the entire way, finally emerging from the vast and treacherous Thunder Forest and arriving at the town closest to its edge. Days of fierce battles, absorbing inheritances, scavenging treasures, and maintaining a high level of mental strain had left him utterly exhausted, almost entirely sustained by sheer willpower.
Without hesitation, Lin Chen went straight to the cleanest and safest hotel in town and quickly booked a secluded superior room. After a quick wash to clean himself and shed the dust and blood, he collapsed onto the bed and fell into a deep sleep almost instantly. He slept soundly, without even a dream.
The next day, when the sun was high in the sky, Lin Chen slowly woke up. All his fatigue and depleted divine power had been restored, and his mental state was at its peak.
He went downstairs and ordered a lavish breakfast. As he ate slowly and deliberately, he tapped his fingertips lightly on the table, quietly pondering his next steps.
He didn't rush to take stock of his incredible gains from this trip—the Thunder God's inheritance, the Thunder Prison Sword, the Space Dagger, the Thousand Illusion Mask, the God-level Thunder Pool, the Thunder Dragon King's corpse, the 80,000-year Soul Ring… he already had these firmly in his hands.
At this moment, what he was really thinking about was where he should go next and what he should do.
Lin Chen chewed the food in his mouth, his thoughts racing, and two crucial destinations clearly emerged in his mind—
First, the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire. That's the universally acknowledged treasure trove of immortal herbs on the Douluo Continent. Not to mention the countless immortal herbs that can defy fate, the two ancient dragon remains suppressed right now are enough to make him risk everything. Dragon bones, dragon blood, and dragon souls are all invaluable to his current Thunder God bloodline and Soul-Devouring Spider Spear.
Second, the Star Dou Great Forest. Hidden here is one of Tang San's greatest advantages—the Eight Spider Lances, an external soul bone. More importantly, the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Bull Python, two overlord soul beasts, could become his allies. He even planned to use the power of these two soul beasts to quietly remove Xiao Wu from Tang Hao's close surveillance, completely disrupting the original story's trajectory.
But upon thinking of this, Lin Chen frowned slightly, and his originally clear plan instantly stalled.
His biggest headache right now is not the route, nor his strength, but time.
He had no idea how much time had passed since he faked his death and escaped Shrek.
Based on the timeline of the original novel, three months after graduating from Notting Academy, Tang San would go to the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain his third spirit ring. It was there that he met Er Ming, obtained the Eight Spider Lances, and reunited with Xiao Wu.
But he is currently in a small town outside Thunderwood, completely out of touch with the core storyline, and has no idea what point in time he is in.
If they arrive too late and Tang San takes the Eight Spider Lances, then all their plans will fall through.
If you go too early, the opportunities in the Starry Sky Forest will not yet appear, and rushing in will only result in more harm than good.
Lin Chen put down his chopsticks and bowl, tapping his fingertips lightly on the table, his eyes darkening slightly.
Lin Chen pondered for a moment, his eyes suddenly narrowed, and he had already decided on a direction.
Let's go to the Starry Sky Forest first!
He wanted to go directly to Titan Giant Ape Daming and Azure Bull Python Erming, and tell them everything about how Tang Hao had been secretly monitoring and protecting Xiao Wu. He wanted these two top overlords of the soul beast world to help him quietly bring Xiao Wu out and completely get her out of the sight and conflict of humans.
But he was also aware of the risks:
If you arrive too late, you'll have to wait until the Continental High-Level Soul Master Tournament is over before you can make any plans.
If you go too early and venture alone into the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest, you are very likely to be hunted down by a super soul beast that is over 100,000 years old, mistaking it for an intruder.
But he couldn't care less about that anymore.
It's far better to confirm the timeline and understand the situation before deciding on the next step than to guess blindly in a small town.
Having made up his mind, Lin Chen immediately paid the bill, stood up, took out a map, quickly confirmed the location of the Star Dou Great Forest, and then stopped hesitating once he had identified the direction.
The blue-silver domain quietly unfolded, and his figure transformed into a blur as he raced towards the Star Dou Great Forest at full speed.
His departure is destined to shake up the entire Starry Sky Forest.
This move will cause Da Ming, Er Ming, Xiao Wu, Tang Hao, and even the entire original plot to deviate from the original story.
With a sliver of hope in his heart, Lin Chen continued running without stopping, speeding towards the Star Dou Great Forest like a madman.
In order to save time and arrive before the plot changes, he immediately activated the Starry Night Travel mode, continuously pouring his soul power into his legs. Combined with the exquisite Lingbo Weibu (a martial arts technique), his figure moved through the forest like a ghost, covering several meters in a single step, without stopping for a moment.
He deliberately suppressed the lightning within his body and dared not unfold his Blue Silver Wings.
The reason is simple—back in Notting Academy, Lin Chen, whom everyone considered a waste, once displayed a pair of distinctive blue wings. Now, he plans to use his original face, under the guise of being "resurrected," to participate in the Continental High-Level Soul Master Elite Tournament. Once his blue wings are exposed, it will immediately be linked to him by those with ulterior motives. Not only will his identity be exposed, but it will also attract the extra attention of Tang Hao, Shrek Academy, and even the Spirit Hall.
Therefore, he would rather expend his soul power and run wildly on his legs than reveal any trace that could expose his identity.
The wind whistled in my ears, and the grass and trees rushed past.
Lin Chen's eyes were sharp. He avoided towns and Soul Master teams, taking only deserted paths, and ran at full speed towards the Star Dou Great Forest, the paradise of Soul Beasts and a key location in the plot.
He had to find Da Ming and Er Ming before it was too late and snatch Xiao Wu away from Tang Hao's nose.
After several days and nights of tireless travel, Lin Chen finally arrived at his destination—the Star Dou Great Forest.
From afar, the entire forest resembled a slumbering ancient beast lying across the earth. Towering ancient trees rose from the ground, some reaching tens of meters in height, their canopies layered and interwoven to form an endless green cloud, blocking out the sun and allowing only dappled sunlight to filter through. From the depths of the forest, the roars of spirit beasts and the tremors of the earth could be faintly heard. The air was filled with the rich scent of vegetation and subtle fluctuations of spirit power. If the outer areas were like this, the terror of the core area was unimaginable. A primal, wild, and dangerous aura swept over, inspiring awe and fear.
However, Lin Chen did not rush in. He knew the dangers of the Star Dou Great Forest and needed to adjust his state, deal with his belongings, and find out the timeline first.
He turned and walked towards the iconic town from the original story, not far away and adjacent to the Star Dou Great Forest. The town was small, with rows of low wooden houses and narrow streets. Everywhere you looked, you could see Soul Masters in robes, carrying the scent of Soul Beast pelts and Soul Rings, coming and going. Shouts and bargaining mingled together, creating a lively atmosphere with a touch of fierce, bloodthirsty ruthlessness. It was a necessary stop for all Soul Masters heading to the Star Dou Great Forest.
Lin Chen walked straight into a wooden hotel in town. The entire building was constructed from sturdy logs, with natural wood grain on the walls and thick thatched roof. A somewhat old lantern hung at the entrance, and the tables and chairs inside were also made of solid wood, rough yet sturdy. Marks and soul power imprints left by soul masters could be seen everywhere, exuding a rugged and simple atmosphere that had been welcoming soul hunters for many years.
He booked a room, intending to rest for the night and recharge before entering the great forest the next day. At the same time, he had already made up his mind to subtly inquire about a crucial matter from the innkeeper and the passing Soul Masters: had there been any recent incidents here where five Soul Masters ganged up on a Soul King, only to have their teacher step in and resolve the situation?
Lin Chen entered the restaurant on the first floor of the hotel and quietly sat down in a corner to enjoy his dinner. He dared not approach directly to inquire, fearing he might give himself away—if the incident had already occurred, asking would seem too deliberate; if it hadn't happened yet, it would be tantamount to revealing his secret of foreseeing the future. He could only lower his hat brim, slowly eating while subtly listening to the conversations of the surrounding Soul Masters, trying to glean any clues about the five Soul Masters ganging up on the Soul King and someone intervening to mediate.
The restaurant was bustling with people, all discussing their experiences hunting spirits, the lifespan of spirit rings, the dangerous spirit beasts in the forest, or haggling over prices and forming teams—all the most ordinary topics. Not a single word was mentioned about the Shrek Seven Devils or Zhao Wuji. Lin Chen patiently sat for a long time, until dinner was over, but still hadn't gleaned a single useful piece of information.
He reluctantly got up, walked up the wooden stairs to the second floor, and returned to his room. After a quick wash, Lin Chen lay on the bed, looked at the rough wooden ceiling, and sighed softly.
His days of travel hadn't been in vain, but he was stuck on the most crucial timeline. With no clues at the moment, he could only take it one step at a time and leave the rest to fate.
Lin Chen closed his eyes, stopped thinking, and quickly entered a light sleep to conserve his energy and prepare to enter the perilous Star Dou Great Forest early the next morning.
Without the slightest hesitation, Lin Chen immediately set off for the outer perimeter of the Star Dou Great Forest. He had to conceal his most dangerous "bomb" before entering the core area.
He found a secluded, natural cave hidden among a pile of rocks at the edge of the forest. All was quiet except for the rustling of leaves in the wind. Lin Chen immediately activated his Blue Silver Domain, his spiritual power spreading out like a fine spiderweb, locking onto every inch of land and every trace of life within a hundred meters. Only after confirming that there was no one around and no spirit beasts were approaching did he cautiously begin his attack.
He used his dagger to dig a deep pit in the soil at the bottom of the cave, then solemnly buried the spatial ring he carried with him inside, covered it with topsoil, and carefully piled up gravel to disguise it, so that it looked no different from an ordinary wasteland.
This series of movements was fluid and graceful, yet revealed extreme caution.
The reason he went to such great lengths was because this spatial ring contained the complete soul bone, primordial dragon core, and remnants of the divine core of the Thunder Dragon King! These were all genuine treasures of the ancient dragon god faction, and their powerful aura was enough to alarm the true ruler beneath the Star Dou Great Forest—the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena.
Once this Soul Beast Lord senses him, with her strength, Lin Chen, even with the Thunder God's inheritance, will surely die without any chance of resistance.
Even with such meticulous concealment, Lin Chen's sense of crisis remained. He was now taking a huge gamble—gambling that the Silver Dragon King had not yet recovered her peak power and was still in a slumber; gambling that her divine sense could not cross the vast distance to accurately detect the trace of his dragon-type treasure remaining in the mortal realm.
After hiding the ring, Lin Chen used his Blue Silver Domain to scan his surroundings one last time to ensure everything was safe before resolutely turning around, concealing his aura, and silently stepping into the vast, sun-covering forest of the Star Dou Great Forest like a ghost.
Read 30+ Advanced Chapters At Pa Treon.
patreon.com/FictionPower
Remove@ to a
(End of Chapter)