Tang Ziran was an immigrant from the overseas continent—the Star Luo Continent, specifically the Star Luo Empire—who had moved to the Sun Moon Federation.
The reason for immigration stemmed from his already-deceased mother's entanglement in a distorted love triangle.
His mother had a childhood friend, Tong Yu, a loyal follower who loved her with all his heart and had vowed to marry her.
Tong Yu's martial soul was a mutt—a literal earth dog—with an innate soul power of level two. Not only was his talent terrible, but he was also unattractive, leading to her rejection.
His mother instead fell in love with Tang Ziran's father for his good looks and natural talent, eventually marrying him and giving birth to Tang Ziran.
Tong Yu drank poison in despair but miraculously survived, and his martial soul mutated from an earth dog into a Five-Element Qilin. He then became a disciple of Enci, the strongest expert in the Star Luo Empire, and rose to the rank of Title Douluo.
After his return, Tong Yu learned that Tang Ziran's mother, fed up with his persistent inquiries, had severed his own mother's Achilles tendons.
The former devoted admirer turned into a deadly enemy. Tong Yu, right in front of Tang Ziran, cut the tendons of his mother's legs, eventually leading to her death.
Tong Yu was sentenced to life imprisonment. Under pressure from Enci, Tang Ziran's family was forced to leave the Star Luo Empire and the continent altogether, seeking refuge in the overseas Sun Moon Federation, settling in Aolai City.
The more Tang Ziran thought about it, the darker his mood became.
Because when he compared things, he realized—his own son was disturbingly similar to Tong Yu!
Wulin had nearly the same low innate soul power—level three compared to level two.
Wulin's martial soul was also garbage—Blue Silver Grass vs. Earth Dog.
Later, both experienced bloodline mutations—Wulin gained a golden bloodline, Tong Yu gained the Five-Element Qilin bloodline.
Wulin and Na'er had also grown up together, like childhood sweethearts, and Wulin had always been attentive and caring.
But the grown-up Na'er—now Gu Yuena—ended up having a child with the more handsome and powerful Di Tian. Their display of affection and happiness was plain to see.
Holy crap!
It's just too similar!
If things went on like this, would his son Wulin be heading toward a similarly tragic ending?
The thought made Tang Ziran deeply worried.
Meanwhile, while the "family of four" each nursed their own thoughts, Yuanen Yehui had already found the target Di Tian had assigned her.
In a bustling coastal city, atop a massive central shopping mall…
Inside the top-floor super VIP lounge—known as the city's most extravagant spending den…
A hostess, with a perfect smile and etiquette, saw two guests off: "We look forward to your next visit."
Xu Xiaoyan held onto Le Zhengyu's arm with satisfaction, walking out of the lounge under the hostess's courteous send-off.
The Shrek Seven Devils, having prepared everything except Tang Wulin's ascension to godhood—the final piece before the true storm hit—finally had a rare moment of leisure.
As they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder, and once you've tasted the sweetness, you crave it again.
Still in their prime and full of youthful vigor, Le Zhengyu—long separated from Xu Xiaoyan—had clung to his "bride" with desperate need for affection.
Afterward, Xu Xiaoyan had "bled him dry" financially, maxing out one of his credit cards.
Of course, the wealthy and generous Le Zhengyu didn't mind at all.
Xu Xiaoyan, well aware of her boyfriend's tastes and desires, pulled out a luxurious gold-embossed key card marked "Rose Apartment."
The implication of such a place required no explanation.
"Heehee~"
Giggling, Xu Xiaoyan waved the Rose Apartment card in front of Le Zhengyu's eyes while tiptoeing up to whisper in his ear:
"That lingerie you liked in the store earlier… I secretly bought it~"
Feeling the warm breath against his ear and hearing her teasing words, Le Zhengyu's breathing grew heavier—as if he were in heat.
Impatiently, he said, "Let's go to the Rose Apartment. Now."
But then, Xu Xiaoyan's next words hit him like a bolt from the blue:
"Nope! We're not going!"
Those few short words left Le Zhengyu completely dumbfounded.
All takeoff, no landing?!
Just as he was starting to suspect she was messing with him, he felt a sudden tug on his hand from Xu Xiaoyan.
He staggered and was pulled into a concealed spatial domain.
"Shh~"
One hand covered Le Zhengyu's mouth; the other made a gesture for silence, then pointed ahead at a graceful, alluring figure.
Le Zhengyu finally realized what was happening and followed her gaze.
And then, his bright, golden eyes widened in shock.
In view stood someone they, the Shrek Seven Devils, had long considered a traitor: Yuanen Yehui.
Though her body, enhanced by the Fallen Angel martial soul, was now an absolute bombshell, her former teammates could still recognize her.
"Hmph!"
Le Zhengyu snorted in disdain. He not only recognized Yuanen Yehui, but also noticed she had just exited a high-end fashion boutique, carrying clothing eerily similar in style to what Di Tian usually wore.
The implications were clear.
Besides old grievances, he had a new score to settle—Yuanen Yehui had just interrupted his intimate time with Xu Xiaoyan, which he found infuriating.
Activating his Spirit Domain-level spiritual power, he used telepathic transmission:
"Now that we've found her, we can't let her escape. The captain isn't here, so I'll handle this task of cleaning house for Shrek."
Compared to the eager Le Zhengyu, Xu Xiaoyan was far more composed.
"Don't forget Xie Xie's warning—Yuanen Yehui is very powerful now. Both in terms of cultivation and real combat, she surpasses all of us except Wulin."
"Also, why would she suddenly show up here? It's strange."
But Le Zhengyu dismissed her caution:
"Tch!"
"Xie Xie's just thinking with the wrong head. He can't bear to strike her."
"And besides, he's never been good at frontal assault—that's why Yuanen Yehui wiped the floor with him."
"We're different. Your control abilities are absolute under the god level. My Angel martial soul is a natural counter to evil soul masters."
"No matter how strong she is, there's no way she became a god before Wulin."
"As for why she's here? What's so weird about it? Not long ago, she also showed up at the Body Sect where Xie Xie was."
Watching Yuanen Yehui disappear toward the horizon, Le Zhengyu urged:
"Xiaoyan, this is a rare opportunity—we can't let it go to waste!"
His persuasive argument convinced Xu Xiaoyan.
The two began tailing Yuanen Yehui cautiously, while silently activating their soul-guided communicators.
Using their spiritual power to convert thoughts into data, they transmitted information over the soul-guided network.
To ensure the success of this "house-cleaning" operation, they didn't just notify Xie Xie, Ye Xinglan, and Xu Lizhi—but even reached out to Ya Li.
(End of Chapter)