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Time flew by.
One day, Shui Wuya was deep in his cultivation ground.
It was a secluded place hidden deep in the mountains and forests, surrounded by dense trees. Sunlight filtered through the thick foliage, casting white beams that danced in the forest, illuminating the cultivation ground.
Shui Wuya sat on a large boulder, eyes closed in meditation, emanating a faint aura of mystery.
He wore a long black robe, his chiseled face exuding a stern and cold demeanor. His deep-set eyes sparkled with a mysterious light, as if they could perceive the essence of all things.
The surrounding scene was serene, with only the rustle of the wind through the treetops and the distant chirping of birds, enveloping the cultivation ground in tranquility.
In such an environment, Shui Wuya seemed to merge with the world, immersed in his cultivation, contemplating the mysteries of the universe.
Suddenly, his ring began to glow.
An important message from the elders interrupted his cultivation.
Shui Wuya opened his eyes, his expression calm and contemplative.
"What is it?"
"Clan leader, we have received intelligence!"
"The emperor of the Dou Ling Empire is lavishly spending money, but we don't know why!"
"How is he spending the money?" Shui Wuya asked, his brows furrowing.
"The emperor of Dou Ling Empire is not only launching massive infrastructure projects but also reducing taxes and issuing numerous benevolent decrees," the elder reported, his expression revealing a hint of urgency.
Shui Wuya's brows knitted slightly, his gaze as deep as a pool.
He was well aware of the hidden dangers behind this news.
The Dou Ling Empire was wealthy, and the emperor's aggressive measures were clearly aimed at winning the people's support and consolidating his rule.
If he were to act against the emperor, it would certainly incite widespread discontent.
"Heh, does he think such tricks can oppose me?"
"It seems that this troublesome individual must be eliminated," Shui Wuya thought, a cold gleam flashing in his eyes.
As Shui Wuya pondered his next steps, a familiar voice echoed in his mind.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for altering Shui Bing'er's destiny!"
"You have gained enemies: Tang Sect, Haotian Sect, Asura God."
"The prosperity of Tang Sect and Haotian Sect has tripled!"
"Ding! Detected that Tang Sect and Haotian Sect have already been destroyed, altering Tang Ya's soul power by five levels, with no other changes."
The system's voice reverberated in his mind.
Shui Wuya was startled, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
What had happened ten thousand years ago?
He was first puzzled, then heaved a sigh of relief.
The system's continued report made Shui Wuya confident in his previous decisions.
Fortunately, he had taken precautions.
Destroying the Tang Sect and Haotian Sect in advance was wise.
Otherwise, with their prosperity tripling, they might have produced half-gods, significantly increasing the pressure on him.
He took a deep breath, calming his thoughts. As his mind wandered, he decided to personally investigate what had transpired ten thousand years ago.
"I need to gather more information to ensure the stability of Douluo Continent.
I must travel back to ten thousand years ago and observe the changes of that era. Perhaps I can find some clues."
Shui Wuya murmured to himself, stepping out of his seclusion, his figure gradually blending into the river of time.
His steps were steady and resolute.
In the temporal tunnel, Shui Wuya sensed the aura of ten thousand years past. The scenes before him changed rapidly, like historical paintings unfolding before his eyes.
He quietly observed everything around him, trying to find clues to reveal the truth.
Meanwhile,
Shui Jin'er hurried to Tang Ya's residence, recalling Wang Qiu'er's demeanor. Her face gradually turned cold.
As Shui Jin'er walked into Tang Ya's room, she saw Tang Ya sitting there with a gloomy expression.
The atmosphere in the room was stifling, as if it were enveloped by her anger and pain.
"Tang Ya, I'm Wang Qiu'er. I've come to see you."
Though Shui Jin'er appeared cold, her tone was gentle, attempting to ease the tension.
Tang Ya looked up, her eyes revealing impatience. "I know who you are, the mythical beast of the Star Dou Forest. What do you want?"
Her voice was icy and grating.
She seemed far from pleased with Wang Qiu'er's arrival.
Shui Jin'er didn't mind Tang Ya's displeasure, nor was she surprised that her identity was exposed. After Di Tian's visit to Shrek, her identity couldn't be hidden from certain influential people.
"I know you harbor a lot of resentment, but please listen to me. Things are not as you imagine."
"You think Beibei and the others betrayed you by joining Shrek Academy, but they haven't truly joined Shrek. Everything they do is for the Tang Sect.
Please open your eyes to the truth and stop blaming them."
Shui Jin'er recalled how Beibei had pleaded with her to convey these words, hoping to touch Tang Ya's heart.
However, Tang Ya was deeply entrenched in darkness, indifferent to Shui Jin'er's words.
"Heh! Beibei and the others?" She sneered. "They're just a bunch of useless trash."
"I don't need them! They can do whatever they want!"
"Even if they did join Shrek or died, what does that have to do with me?
A bunch of unreliable fools!"
Despite Tang Ya's coldness and mockery, Shui Jin'er did not give up.
She continued, "Whether you believe it or not, Beibei and the others may appear to be with Shrek, but their hearts are loyal to the Tang Sect.
Please, don't hold grudges against them."
"After all, we are all—"
But Tang Ya interrupted her, unwilling to listen. "Get out. I don't need your preaching."
She glared coldly at Shui Jin'er, signaling her to leave.
"Leave now! Don't think that because you're associated with Di Tian, I won't dare kill you!"
"Sigh."
Shui Jin'er looked at Tang Ya, her cold demeanor showing a hint of frustration.
Ultimately, she turned and left.
Once outside Tang Ya's room, Shui Jin'er reverted to her gentle and charming self.
After all, she was pretending to be Wang Qiu'er, and persuading Tang Ya was Shrek's business.
Her true aim was to ask Shui Wuya for help in removing the divided soul within her.
After Shui Jin'er left, Tang Ya's gaze wavered slightly, as if some clarity returned to her.
"Beibei..."
She murmured softly, and the tenderness buried deep within her seemed to resurface.
Memories of her joyful times with Beibei and the others flashed before her eyes like a revolving lantern.
However, the dark obsession was overwhelmingly strong, quickly enveloping her once more.
She became cold and ruthless again, sitting there with a gloomy expression...
Given her current situation, despite her strong desire to revive the Tang Sect, she knew her cultivation level was far from sufficient to achieve this goal.
"Damn it, at level 88, how long will it take to revive the Tang Sect?"
She questioned herself, feeling a wave of confusion and frustration.
After coming to the Shui family, witnessing their formidable power had continually shocked her.
Especially Shui Wuya, who, despite being younger than her, possessed strength that even Ultimate Douluos feared.
She might never reach such heights.
What seemed like an unattainable dream for her might be just a matter of words for him.
"Perhaps, only that guy can help me!"
She clenched her fists, gritting her teeth.
No matter the cost!
She would revive the Tang Sect!
(End of Chapter)