Sherk City was a place full of mystery's that people would give anything in the world to figure out. Yet even with all of its mystery's, that never stop Shrek from being a peaceful and calm place where one could feel safe.
A calm breeze was passing through the city, as numerous people were chatting with each other and preparing to leave their class. It was the evening where the students of Shrek were out of class and left to their own devices.
It was an ordinary day or rightly it should have been.
One student was walking with his group of friends talking and chatting about their battle-armor. But then one of the girls in the group stop and shifted her head.
"What is that?" Questioned the girl as she pointed her finger to a direction causing the group to also stop and look where she was pointing to.
"What the?!"
"Was there a festive event going on?!"
The group's eyes went wide at the sight of the lush grass and plants around them shining brilliantly with a golden aura. Like a domino effect, all of the plants and trees lit up all across the field causing everyone who looks at it to be stunned.
This phenomenon was not just happening around Shrek City but also on the Sea God Island. All the plants seem to have become golden, turning both places of Shrek into a golden kingdom.
This instantly alerted everyone that could be considered important in Shrek City.
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The man with goldish-white hair began to look around as he saw he was surrounded by a moonlit sea of golden grass and plants. From him, multi-colored vines began expanding from his body and began to go into the grass.
He could feel the dense life sources of all the plants around him, especially from the towering tree. Then the handsome man eyes changed from multi-colored to golden-blue eyes.
"Where are we?" Questioned the man.
"Wulin, we are back at Shrek." A voice rang out, causing Tang Wulin to turn his head towards Sleipnir.
"My Lord." A voice rang out causing both Tang Wulin and Sleipnir to glance toward the direction of the voice.
It was an old man with a bent body enshrouded in a bright golden color. His long beard touched the ground, so was his long white hair and even his brows were touching the ground. He had faint golden eyes that stared at Sleipnir with awe and worship.
The old man got on his knees and began to Kneel.
The old man would have never thought he would get the chance to meet the Avatar of Life. Who was the Avatar of Life? To nature themselves, she was their Ancestor with some even treating, her like, a god.
Heck, with her power and status, she might as well be a god to all plant-type spirits beasts. So imagine his shock, that she would appear in front of him and next to a young child.
"Nature Child." Sleipnir softly mumbles as she saw the old man in front of her.
The old man trembled but only stayed silent.
"You don't need to kneel anymore. In fact, I'm grateful for all you have done." Said Sleipnir causing the old man to shake vigorously and then raise his head with tears in his eyes.
"Thank you! Hearing the Avatar of Life say that, means so much!"
Tang Wulin rosed a brow but didn't comment as Zeref appeared next to him with a questioning glance. They both watch as Sleipnir and the old man talk for a bit before the old man turned to Tang Wulin.
"Um, sorry for asking but could you tell me who this young child is to you?" Questioned the old man as he could feel a familiar aura from the child.
"My friend." Said Sleipnir as she shifted her head to Tang Wulin with a faint smile on her face.
The old man's eyes widen in shock for a bit and then his gazes became serious.
"Then, allow me to help the one who you deemed worthy as your friend." Said the old man.
In the next moment, Tang Wulin was completely immersed in the golden sea.
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"What the hell is going on." Mutter Yun Ming as he saw the entrance to the Sea God Valley was blocked by large golden roots.
Around him was over a dozen people who also had a concerned expression on their face. This should clue one in on how severe the situation was.
As the valley in front of them was housing the Gold Tree. The gold tree had protected Shrek all along for twenty thousand years, defending them against an enormous crisis every time.
Alongside its ability to transfer knowledge to them and locate outstanding talent was only a part of what made this tree so valuable.
So imagine their concern when all the plants started to turn gold and the entrance to the valley of the Gold Tree was block. This caused them to worry and think an enemy was able to sneak into the valley.
"Teacher?" A voice rang out next to Yun Ming causing him to glance at the girl beside him.
It was Na'er who has became a little taller after a year and a half went by. He was training with her when the phenomenon happened and he was too worried about stopping her from coming.
It wasn't just her that came as all the other students who went to Star Luo Continent tag along from following their respected teacher. He was planning to have one of the elders around send them back but then the roots that were blocking the valley broke apart.
This caused everyone to turn their attention to the entrance of the valley. As a wave of golden light washes through the entrance with tiny balls of light around it.
The radiant light swept through everyone like a large tidal wave passing by. Yet the people did not feel any danger or apprehension from this light but instead extraordinary warmth and it was then something happened.
The golden wave of light parted, and a man stepped forth. He leisurely walks through the entrance with his gorgeous black and gold robe with sacred symbols on the back swaying from the energy washing over him. The man had long goldish-white hair with blue highlights that flowed across his back and shined with the golden light that continued to follow his movements.
The man's face was handsome and beautiful to the point where one could consider it perfection. He had a muscular build with golden-blue eyes that held a composed and steady gaze. Around his neck was a necklace of dragon fangs. In one hand, he held a long glittering spear that had a variety of draconic patterns on it, and its golden color blended with the dazzling light.
In the other, was a blue trident with lightning pulsing along with the thin crescent shape on both the left and right side. Coiled around his arms were multi-colored vines that shimmer with eternal beauty, not of this world.
Each step he took caused them all quiver from the unique aura he was exhibiting and leaking out.
Everyone was stunned whether it be from the peaceful and tranquil aura the man gave off. Or the fact that his whole body was shining brilliantly from the golden lights.
Yet they could also feel a terrifying presence deep within the man's aura that was sleeping soundly, similar to a sleeping dragon or beast.
Even Yun Ming the calmest one was put off guard by the aura of the man.
They all watch as the man stop.
"Well now, to think the first person, I would meet when I return would be that two-faced bastard." Said the good-looking man as he began to move his gaze through the crowd of people.
"Oh, my mistake. I didn't see you guys."
"It has been a while, everyone."
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Yue Zhengyu was expecting an ordinary day when he and Yuanen Yehui were taking a break from training with Elder Cai. For the past year and a half, they have been training to the point of death.
So when Elder Cai told them to take off today early, he thought he could finally rest. Something he found was a rarity nowadays.
So imagine his and everyone's shock when the plants around them started to turn to the color gold. He was confused at first and thought it was because of someone cultivating.
But that theory was destroyed when he saw the trouble and shock look on Elder Cai, then he watches her rush out of the area they were. He and Yuanen Yehui glance at each other for a quick second, then dashes after Elder Cai.
They chase after Elder Cai until they reach an area that was deep inside the Sea God Island. Imagine his surprise when he saw over a dozen people and also his other friends were here too.
Then some roots that were blocking the entrance broke open allowing a luminous wave of glimmering light to come through and then a man walk out of the valley.
Yue Zhengyu had to begrudgingly admit the man was way more good-looking than him and all the guys here. As he took notes of the various women around the area blushing from his looks, hell even Yuanen Yehui was blushing!
He honestly thought she was immune to a person's looks.
If that wasn't bad enough, he could see Xu Xiaoyan blushing, causing his face to twitch and a sense of discomfort to form in his stomach.
Then the man began speaking and after a few sentences, he began to realize who this man was.
"Big Brother!" Na'er voice rang out.
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Tang Wulin shifted his gaze to Na'er who had joyful tears forming in her eyes with her cheeks having a faint redness to them. It was not only her as he could see his various friends' and teachers' expressions.
Xie Xie's whole body was trembling as tears were already dripping down his face with his fist clenching together.
Xu Xiaoyan had an enormous smile on her face with passionate tears in her eyes. Her hands were folded together as she gazes at Tang Wulin, with an expression he couldn't discern.
Xu Lizhi slowly put his head down as if he was embarrassed, yet Tang Wulin could still see his huge smile and tears on his face.
Ye Xinglan surprisingly had a serene smile and a tender look on her face as she gazes out at him. Not only that but she had a scarlet hue on her cheeks and her eyes were brimming with light.
Yue Zhengyu stood upright as he stared at Tang Wulin, with a look of determination and confidence. Yet, Tang Wulin could see his trembling hands and the rare tears that were building up in his eyes.
Wu Siduo had tears running down her cheeks as her cold look from before was destroyed and in its place was a look of pure happiness.
Mu Xi had a look of care and warmth as she stared at Tang Wulin. Her fist was nither clenched nor was her eyes brimming with tears. To Tang Wulin, the look Mu Xi was giving him was similar to his mom whenever she waited for him and his dad to get home.
Gu Yue's face was staring at him coldly with her body posture being calm and collected. Yet, he could see the unimaginable warmth and relief in her eyes as she stared at him. It was only after looking a bit harder, did he see a small tear stain on her lovely face.
Wu Zhankong was standing behind them as he stared at Tang Wulin with relief and affection. Tang Wulin noticed his body was shaking.
Tang Wulin could see that old man Zhou Shi, Shen Yi and Yali looking at him with care. He didn't know how or why but he could feel the sincere affection and care they all held for him.
'Friends are people who won't allow you to be alone.'
A faint smile blossoms on Tang Wulin face.
"Well."
"What are you all waiting for?"
When they all heard, Tang Wulin utter those words. It was like a dam that was holding a raging river back had burst open.
"Big Brother!"
"Captain!"
"Wulin!"
Tang Wulin watches as they all came running towards him and simply held out his arms. Bodies after bodies piled upon him. He could overhear the people behind them shouting various things, but he didn't have a chance to listen as everyone was gently wrapping their arms around him.
'I missed you guys too.'