She currently wore a serious expression, and as soon as she caught sight of Tang Wulin, she said, "Let's go!"

Tang Wulin's lips twitched slightly upon hearing this. Was she not going to provide an explanation for her prolonged absence?

In any case, this wasn't the time to be asking questions; time was of the essence!

Thus, the two of them emerged from the academy and arrived beside the Sea God's Lake. Tang Wulin turned to Ling Zichen, and said, "Please pardon me, I'm going to need to hold your hand from here."

Ling Zichen rolled her eyes in response. "What's the big deal? We've already hugged; holding hands is nothing." She offered a hand to Tang Wulin in a casual manner as she spoke.

Tang Wulin cleared his throat in an awkward manner as a resigned look appeared on his face.

He grabbed onto her hand, and soul power enveloped both of their bodies as they plunged into the Sea God's Lake together.

Soon, they arrived beside the secondary tree of life, and the very...