Chapter 1768: Reality and Virtual (Please Subscribe)_1

Immediately, their figures vanished on the spot, and when they reappeared, they were standing all around Tang Wulin, seven pairs of eyes staring straight at his face…

This snapped Tang Wulin, who had been immersed in his own inner world, back to reality…

When he noticed that all the Old Demons were looking at him with strange glances, he awkwardly said, "Seniors, why are you looking at me like that? Is there something wrong?"

And there was one more elder present—surely the Old Demon who had yet to appear!

Detestable Old Demon directly questioned, "Kid, what exactly did you do to trigger the Life Tide and the Destruction Tide?"

A few threads of confusion appeared in Tang Wulin's eyes, "I…I didn't do anything, I was just deep in meditation! And seniors, what are you referring to by the Life Tide and Destruction Tide??"

He did not understand the meaning of what the former had said!

Nightmare Old Demon frowned, "Don't play dumb when you know what's going on, this is very important to us!!"

Tang Wulin responded with a wry smile, "But...I really didn't do anything!"

He hadn't done anything, so how could he possibly know!!

Glancing at Tang Wulin's expression, the leading Old Demon's eyes narrowed slightly, "Well then, tell us about what happened in your meditation! That should help us figure it out!"

It seemed that this young fellow had no idea what a stir he had caused!

Upon hearing this, Tang Wulin then realized what he had to answer, and slowly said, "Since I arrived at this treehouse…"

He had barely spoken a few words when Devouring Old Demon ruthlessly cut him off, "No nonsense, get to the point!"

Desire Old Demon stopped the former and patiently said, "Tang Wulin, don't rush, take your time!"

But to their surprise, Tang Wulin resolutely shut his mouth…

This made the Old Demons quite irritated, "Kid, what do you mean by this?"

Speaking one moment and then refusing the next, was he challenging them?

The corners of Tang Wulin's mouth lifted, "Am I not learning from the Old Demons? Before things are clear, don't easily trust others!"

Did they really think he had no clue?

The previous plump elder, that is the Degenerate Old Demon, had likely prepared this comfortable treehouse, with the purpose of making him slack off in such a living environment!

Everything was just to mislead them!

This response left the Old Demons somewhat speechless, unsure of what to say…

Because this was indeed the most basic lesson they had taught Tang Wulin, not to easily trust others!

Tang Wulin's gaze then turned to the leading elder, squinting his eyes, "First of all, this unfamiliar senior should be the last of the seven Old Demons, right?"

The latter did not deny it and openly admitted, "Correct, I am Greed; you may call me Old Demon Greed!"

After a pause, he continued, "What do you want in exchange for telling us about what triggered the Life Tide and Destruction Tide?"

Tang Wulin stared unflinchingly at Old Demon Greed, "I do not know what the Life Tide and Destruction Tide are, but evidently, what's happening inside me is very important to you!"

"If you want me to tell you, it's simple, wait until my companions and I successfully leave Demon Island!"

Upon hearing this, Old Demon Greed was taken aback at first, but he didn't get angry. Instead, he praised, "Not bad, worthy of the child who's qualified to take over the title of the new Shrek Seven Monsters! You're already putting what you've learned into practice!"

This proved that the teachings of Nightmare Old Demon and the others were not in vain!

Now it was Tang Wulin's turn to be confused, "Take over the title of Shrek Seven Monsters? What does this mean?"

Weren't they just here for simple military training?

Old Demon Greed shook his head, "Not many students get to come here for military training, so I imagine the higher-ups at Shrek Academy already regard you as the heirs to the Shrek Seven Monsters!"

Tang Wulin exclaimed in shock, "I... am part of the Shrek Seven Monsters..."

He had never imagined that the military training mentioned by the Sea God Pavilion Master had this implication!

But the next second, the fervor in his eyes had already dissipated significantly!

No, it was still unclear how truthful the words of this Old Demon Greed were!

Old Demon Greed naturally noticed the caution on his face and said indifferently, "Alright, we're not going to delve into this matter, but when you and your companions leave Demon Island, I hope you can spell it all out!"

Tang Wulin breathed a sigh of relief, "Definitely! However… Old Demon Greed, aren't you going to test me or anything?"

If these Old Demons were truly unscrupulous in wanting to find out what had happened, it was likely that no matter how tight-lipped he was, he would be pried open!

After all... from Lazy Old Demon, he knew that his trials were far from over!

Old Demon Greed casually remarked, "A test? No… you have already passed; both your mind and intellect are exceptional! At least, you're the most outstanding one in the past five hundred years."

Tang Wulin said earnestly, "Thank you for the compliment, but don't think I'll go easy because of it!"

Old Demon Greed remained noncommittal and said impassively, "Alright, it's time for you to wake up now!"

With a casual wave of his hand, all the surrounding scenery vanished without a trace—as if it had never existed.

And he, himself, returned to the valley where it all began!

Sitting cross-legged beside him were Xie Xie and the others, who were still engulfed in the virtual realm!

Tang Wulin took in a sharp breath, "So, everything that happened was an illusion!"

This world, so real and yet so false, had almost numbed his heart...

Old Demon Greed glanced at him, "Not everything was an illusion, some of it was real!"

Tang Wulin pressed on, "Such as... ?"

Detestable Demon next to him licked his lips and replied, "Such as the fiery punishment you received!!"

It was a real torment with flames on their bodies!

Tang Wulin looked deeply at Detestable Demon and without further words, walked towards Yue Zhengyu, attempting to wake him...

"Your companions have not completed all their trials; they still need some time. It wouldn't be good for them to end prematurely before completing all the trials. They need a full process and an opportunity for psychological rebuilding, like that boy Yue Zhengyu…" said Old Demon Greed, but he made no move to stop him!

After some contemplation, Tang Wulin still decided to retract his hand...

Telling him directly, Old Demon Greed's words were true!

Moreover, the consequences of ending it prematurely must be severe!

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In the Divine Realm, Xu Sheng suddenly sensed a familiar energy fluctuation and said in surprise, "Hmm? The fluctuation of Life Force and Destruction Force. Does the Lower Realm still harbor such power?"

He did not remember leaving these two forces in the Lower Realm...

So... the conclusion was clear; it was left by the former Life God King and Destruction God King!

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