Chapter 182: The End of the Conference, Underlying Currents

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Upon learning that Shui Wuya was about to return to the world ten thousand years in the future, Shui Bing'er's face was filled with deep emotion and reluctance.

"Be very careful when you go back. Remember to visit me often," Shui Bing'er urged.

Shui Wuya smiled, gently stroking Shui Bing'er's long hair, and planted a deep kiss on her forehead.

Before long, Shui Wuya, taking Wang Dong'er with him, returned to the Douluo world of ten thousand years later.

Inside Shui Hall, Wang Dong'er's gaze was fixed intently on Shui Wuya.

"What have you done to my father?"

Her heart was filled with worry, desperately wanting to know the fate of her father, Tang San.

However, Shui Wuya did not respond to her question. Instead, he tapped his waist, and the Ice God's artifact materialized.

With the activation of the Ice God's artifact, the Ice God's mirror on the central stone platform of Shui Hall once again displayed the scene of the divine realm.

In just a few moments, Shui Wuya confirmed that Tang San was still alive in the divine realm!

"So, he was resurrected," Shui Wuya muttered, his eyes blazing with killing intent. Unexpectedly, Wang Dong'er behind him looked relieved and overjoyed.

The reason was simple.

Her father, Tang San, was alive, which meant Shui Wuya's plan to assassinate Tang San in the past had failed.

"You failed. No one can kill my father, not even you," Wang Dong'er said with a hint of mockery, shaking her head.

Hearing this, Shui Wuya didn't waste words with her. He waved his hand, and Baishan materialized from his body.

Under Shui Wuya's command, Baishan imprisoned Wang Dong'er in the Shui Hall's dungeon.

So what if Tang San was still alive? Shui Wuya had plenty of time to figure out the reasons behind it.

In his eyes, Tang San was already dead; it was just a matter of time.

As for now...

"Judging by the time, it's about when the Shui family should make their appearance," Shui Wuya murmured, exhaling deeply as he steadied his mind.

He had no intention of taking Wang Dong'er back to the Shui family. Tian Shui Sect was a suitable place to detain her.

Shui Hall had a special barrier that shielded it from the divine realm's perception, so even if Tang San himself tried, he would not be able to sense Wang Dong'er's presence.

Additionally, within Tian Shui Sect, there was a guardian formation. If activated by Mo Lihai himself, even a peak Douluo could not step inside!

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While Shui Wuya was in the past world, the Mingdu Conference continued.

Finally, on this day, the team representing the Holy Spirit Sect defeated both the Shrek Academy and Tang Sect teams, winning first place in the conference.

Thus, this highly anticipated Mingdu Conference came to an end.

The Shrek Academy and Tang Sect disciples, who didn't win the championship, were visibly dejected after the award ceremony.

Given that Shrek Academy had lost several key members, the team didn't have high hopes from the beginning of the competition.

But this time, the Tang Sect's participation was led by Wang Qiuer. In the initial qualifying rounds, Wang Qiuer repeatedly defeated entire teams single-handedly.

This led almost all Tang Sect disciples to believe that Wang Qiuer would surely lead the team to win the final championship.

However, to their surprise, the Tang Sect team not only lost to the Holy Spirit Sect, but the representative player from the Holy Spirit Sect was none other than Tang Ya, the Sect Master of Tang Sect!

This revelation was difficult for Tang Sect disciples to accept. Even the elites from Shrek Academy appeared, demanding answers from the organizers of the Mingdu Conference.

However, Mingdu was the capital of the Sun-Moon Empire, with many high-level Soul Masters and Soul Engineers present.

Eventually, the Shrek Academy elites received a cold response from the organizers.

"The organizers do not screen the backgrounds of participating players. Any issues should be addressed after the conference concludes."

When Elder Xuan confronted the conference organizer, the response was icy.

Defeated, Elder Xuan had no choice but to temporarily tolerate the situation. Since the death of the Dragon God Douluo, Mu En, Shrek Academy had not been as powerful as it once was.

On this day, after the competition ended, Elder Xuan escorted the Shrek Academy and Tang Sect disciples out of Mingdu.

"You don't have to be disheartened. In this vast world, there are many exceptionally talented individuals. When you return to the academy, make sure to practice diligently."

"By the time of the next competition, use your efforts to reclaim the glory of Shrek Academy and Tang Sect!"

After sending the two teams out of the city, Elder Xuan noticed that the mood among the group was somewhat low. He immediately encouraged and comforted them.

"Elder Xuan, aren't you returning to the academy with us?"

At this moment, among the participating teams, some individuals with keen insight noticed that Elder Xuan seemed to have no intention of returning with them.

"I still have some matters to attend to, requiring me to go out."

Elder Xuan didn't deny it, nodding immediately.

"Elder Xuan, the journey back to Shrek Academy from here takes several days. If anything unexpected happens along the way, what should we do?"

Someone in the team expressed concern, which was not unfounded considering Elder Xuan's tendency to encounter accidents during previous competitions.

However, this time, before Elder Xuan could respond, someone quickly provided an explanation.

"At this time, all major powers are focused on the imminent emergence of the Shui family. Who would have the time to care about us?"

"That's right. Presumably, Elder Xuan is also preparing to head to the extreme north."

The voices continued to spread among the team, stirring everyone's emotions.

Hearing this, Elder Xuan simply remained silent.

Because among the seemingly chaotic chatter of the team, the reality of the current situation was fully reflected.

With the conclusion of the Mingdu Conference, there were exactly seven days left until the emergence of the Shui family.

Various major powers in the world had already set off secretly for the extreme north.

Originally, most people harbored resistance towards the emergence of the Shui family, especially those renowned experts who didn't wish for the Shui family to dominate the world again.

However, the appearance of Shui Wuya, the young master of the Shui family, in Mingdu, along with rumors of a connection between Shrek Academy and the Shui family, forced other major powers to compromise.

They feared that Shrek Academy had already allied with the Shui family. To avoid being alienated by Shrek Academy in the future, they had no choice but to head to the extreme north!

At the same time, on the other side of the world...

In the palace hall of the Star Luo Empire, Duke White Tiger stood below the jade steps. Before him, the Emperor of Star Luo was donning a suit of gilded armor.

"Your Majesty, are you really going to the Shui family in person?"

After much consideration, Duke White Tiger couldn't help but speak with a worried expression on his face.

Just before this, the Emperor of Star Luo had decided to personally visit the Shui family to attend their emergence ceremony.

"After all, it's the emergence of the Shui family. It's only right for our Star Luo Empire to show respect. Moreover, if we can establish a connection with the Shui family, it will be beneficial for the future development of our Star Luo Empire!"

The Emperor of Star Luo responded with anticipation in his voice.

(End of the Chapter)