53: Chapter 51 Goodbye Moon

The blue sky was washed clean, and not a single cloud was in sight.

Three figures tore through the air from the northern horizon, looking down from high above.

As far as the eye could see was the boundless Lima Plain, and a magnificent, grand giant city, like a dormant ancient beast, quietly crouched upon it.

Inside the city, houses stood close together like fish scales, streets crisscrossed, and crowds flowed like weaving threads, presenting a bustling scene.

This city was none other than Shrek City.

In the eastern part of the city, far facing the direction of the Star Dou Great Forest, on the quaint plaque of the city gate, the five large characters "Shrek Academy" were vigorous and powerful, shining brilliantly under the warm sun of a clear day.

Looking at the familiar outline of the city below, the three of them let out a long breath simultaneously; they had finally returned!

Shrek Academy.

When Lin Yan, Zhang Lexuan, and Jiang Nannan appeared at the academy gate, carrying the dust of travel and the lingering aura of slaughter that had not yet completely faded, the surrounding passing students cast sideways glances.

"Junior Brother, Nannan, everyone has worked hard this trip."

"Go back and rest first; we can talk about the rest later."

Walking all the way into the interior of the academy, Zhang Lexuan's face regained its usual gentle and calm expression as she softly spoke.

"I still need to make a trip to the Sea God Pavilion to report the changes in the Extreme North to Elder Mu."

Speaking up to this point, her voice paused slightly, and her gaze fell upon Lin Yan with a bit of hesitation and inquiry.

"Junior Brother, regarding our experiences in the underground ice cave..."

Hearing this, Lin Yan instantly understood Zhang Lexuan's meaning.

She was asking him whether matters concerning the Extreme Cold Mysterious Ice Fire and his Spirit evolution needed to be concealed.

After all, what they encountered this time was simply too astonishing.

The Extreme Cold Mysterious Ice Fire, forming spirit rings with different fires... any of these unheard-of occurrences, if leaked, would be enough to set off a huge storm across the entire continent.

Meeting Zhang Lexuan's inquiring gaze, Lin Yan felt a slight warmth in his heart.

After pondering for a moment, he shook his head and said in a calm tone:

"Sister Lexuan, if it's just Elder Mu's words, there's no need to conceal it."

Regarding the matter of the different fires, it was naturally best to make a fortune quietly; the fewer people who knew, the better.

Going everywhere to broadcast it all over the world was purely idiotic behavior.

But as for Elder Mu En, there was no need to hide it.

After all, the stronger the potential Lin Yan displayed, the larger the stake Elder Mu En would place on him in the future!

Seeing Lin Yan say this, Zhang Lexuan instantly caught the subtext in his words—there was no need to conceal it from Elder Mu, but she shouldn't mention it to others.

"Alright, I understand."

Regarding Lin Yan's choice, Zhang Lexuan actually understood and agreed with it very much.

"Then I'll head to the Sea God Pavilion first, and you should both head back early as well."

As her voice fell, Zhang Lexuan gave the two of them a gentle smile, then turned around and walked slowly in the direction of the Sea God Pavilion.

Watching Zhang Lexuan's gradually receding back, Jiang Nannan looked at Lin Yan with some incomprehension and worry, and asked softly:

"Brother, who is Elder Mu? Why don't we need to hide it from him?"

"Also... if the matter of the different fires is spoken out, will there be trouble?"

Lin Yan raised his hand and gently rubbed her hair, carrying a faint smile as he explained softly:

"Rest assured, it's fine."

"Elder Mu knowing about this will only be beneficial to me."

"As for who Elder Mu is..."

"He... is the master of the Shrek Sea God Pavilion, titled..."

Sea God Pavilion.

Inside the quaint and elegant pavilion, sunlight filtered through the lattice windows, casting mottled light and shadow on the ground.

Zhang Lexuan stood in the center of the hall, detailing everything that happened during this trip to the Extreme North to Elder Mu En on the recliner.

After listening to Zhang Lexuan's narration, a flash of undisguised astonishment crossed Elder Mu En's murky yet profound eyes.

A hundred-thousand-year Ice Jade Scorpion...

Extreme Cold Mysterious Ice Fire...

Forming spirit rings with different fires...

One by one, hearing these things, even he couldn't help but feel a bit amazed.

Who would have thought that a seemingly simple hunt for spirit rings would lead to so many events.

Pondering for a moment, Elder Mu En slowly reined in his thoughts, nodded gently, and smiled kindly: "Lexuan, you've worked hard this time."

"Extend your hand."

Hearing this, Zhang Lexuan did not hesitate and handed over her slender left hand.

Following closely, Elder Mu En raised his withered and thin fingers, placed them on her wrist, perceived carefully for a moment, and then slowly let go.

"Hmm, not bad."

"The injuries inside your body have indeed completely healed."

Hearing Elder Mu En's aged and gentle voice, Zhang Lexuan thought of Lin Yan and his miraculous Life Spirit Fire, and a smile unconsciously rose at the corners of her lips.

Not long after, once Zhang Lexuan's figure disappeared at the doorway.

Elder Mu En slowly stood up, gazing out the window. Deep within those murky eyes, a captivating brilliance flashed.

"Lin Yan..."

"Truly... an inscrutable little fellow..."

Early the next morning.

After completing his daily body cultivation practice, Lin Yan intended to go to the Library of the Inner Court to look up some materials to determine a suitable Spirit Beast for his fourth spirit ring later on.

A gentle voice, like morning bells and evening drums, rang directly in Lin Yan's ears.

"Child, come to the Sea God Pavilion for a trip."

Hearing this familiar voice, Lin Yan instantly realized who the other party was.

It was none other than Elder Mu En!

However, Lin Yan had already anticipated this.

Respectfully giving an acknowledgment, he turned around and walked towards the Sea God Pavilion.

"Come in."

When Lin Yan arrived at the Sea God Pavilion, Elder Mu En's voice came again, and the quaint pavilion door opened silently on its own.

Lin Yan walked slowly inside, only to see that at this moment, Elder Mu En's murky eyes were sizing him up with a gentle smile.

"Student Lin Yan greets Elder Mu."

"No need for formalities, sit down."

Elder Mu En waved his hand casually, resembling a kind elder next door, and said with a warm smile.

"Yesterday, I heard Lexuan tell me about what happened to you guys in the Extreme North."

"Speaking of which, this old man still has to thank you."

"Lexuan told me everything; if it weren't for you, she might not have been able to walk out of the Extreme North."

Hearing this, Lin Yan quickly shook his head and said in a clear voice: "Elder Mu exaggerates, Sister Lexuan is just being modest. Strictly speaking, Sister Lexuan is the one who saved me."

Seeing the candor in the depths of Lin Yan's eyes, Elder Mu En felt even more gratified and appreciative in his heart.

The next moment, Elder Mu En changed the subject and asked with a smile: "I heard that your Spirit has transformed once again?"

Meeting Elder Mu En's gentle gaze, Lin Yan's expression was open and candid as he slightly nodded and replied: "Answering Elder Mu, indeed so."

"Oh?"

"Can you let this old man witness its appearance?"

Lin Yan did not hesitate and said softly: "Of course you can."

The next instant, as his mind stirred slightly, a strange flame intertwined with cyan and blue, lingering with nine-colored flowing light, slowly rose from his palm.

The flame was warm and restrained, with not a shred of its aura leaking out, yet the terrifying might deeply hidden within it made Elder Mu En's pupils suddenly contract!

Ultimate Fire!

Ultimate Ice!

Ultimate Life!