This time is calculated from when he was defeated by Gu Yue Na at the martial arts recruitment event. 。From that moment on, he understood that he and Gu Yena couldn't be together for the time being. 。Although he didn't know why Gu Yue Na, who clearly loved him, would do this. 。But he knew very well that no matter what he did now, he couldn't win her heart back for the time being. 。This feeling was simply too painful for him, even cruel. 。So, deep down inside, Tang Wulin was unwilling to accept <<< >>>。But, the things he had to face were simply too much, too many. 。Increase cultivation, manage Shrek Academy and the Tang Sect, face the Spirit Pagoda, face the military. 。and so on, and so forth 。All of this requires him to be fully focused and with greater energy. 。He didn't have time to spend on his own affairs at all, and at this point, he knew he couldn't do anything about it. 。Gu Yue Na would not take the initiative to return. In his subconscious, there was even always a thought: that he wanted to become stronger. 。Perhaps, only when I become strong enough will there be a possibility of bringing her back. 。Therefore, he has been working hard and constantly striving towards the peak. 。And he could also see that Gu Yue Na's strength was also improving rapidly. 。He just hopes, that one day when the two of them stand at the peak of this world, no one in the world can stop them from being together. 。He also had some guesses about Gu Yuna's identity, but there were a few possibilities. He just hoped it wasn't the worst one. 。At this moment, Long Yuxue's words stirred something within him, and Tang Wulin's eyes quickly dimmed. 。Long Yuxue was taken aback. This was the first time she had ever seen Tang Wulin in this state. 。From the previous normality, it almost instantly transformed into a low-pitched, dim, and even slightly decadent and bewildered state. 。Could this still be the headmaster of Tang Sect, and the Seagod Pavilion master of Shrek Academy, who had just easily triumphed over all those Limit Douluo? "Lan Yin, I'm sorry" 。"Are you alright?" Long Yuxue hastily probed. 。Tang Wulin shook his head, his eyes regained their clarity, and he let out a wry smile, saying: "You are indeed a girl with keen observation." 。But, as you've also seen, if my heart were truly open, it wouldn't be about accepting happiness. It would be about releasing the negative emotions I've been hiding and suppressing all along. 。"Do you really think this is a good state for you?"

Long Yuxue fell silent. She didn't know how to persuade Tang Wulin. After a long silence, she finally said: “You’re putting too much pressure on yourself.” 。I just hope you'll be alright. 。Could it be? Perhaps we were destined to never be together, that there is no room for another woman in your heart. But just seeing you well would be enough for me. 。"

Tang Wulin let out a light sigh, “Silly girl, what’s the point of this? I’m not a good companion " 。In fact, what I like best is living a peaceful life. 。At least until I was six years old, I used to enjoy happiness. 。Back then, my parents were always around, and we lived carefree days. 。At six years old, I began learning blacksmithing. Though life was harder and every day tiring, at least I had a goal to strive for and a cute little sister by my side. 。Until later, when I went to college, my parents suddenly disappeared. 。At that time, he must have been taken away by the Holy Spirit Church or the Ling Transmission Tower. 。From then on, I had no home. 。She and her companions have always been by my side, accompanying me from boyhood to youth. 。"That was the hardest time for me, her company kept my heart from drifting away." 。At that time, she was like a seed planted in my heart. 。By the time I grew up, the seed had unknowingly blossomed into a towering tree in my heart. 。“Who is she? Is she the one who saved you during that Abyssal Tide?” Long Yuxue asked bravely. 。Tang Wulin lightly nodded, "She has saved me countless times." 。Although she doesn't know why we can't be together, I do. She and I both have only each other in our hearts. 。This must also be my last hope, right? 。After this is all over, I'll have a better understanding of this feeling. Regardless of what happens, I will bring her back to me. 。"

Long Yuxue silently nodded, "I'm really envious of her" 。I also hope that the person who planted that seed at the beginning was me. 。It seems like it's really important to get a head start. 。"Speaking of which, she smiled, a smile that was tinged with bitterness, but also seemed to bring some relief." 。Tang Wulin was about to speak, but Long Yuxue suddenly said, "Can I hug you? Just for a moment?" 。“

Before Tang Wulin could answer, she had already quickly walked forward, hugged his waist tightly, and pressed her cheek against his chest.

。Tang Wulin instinctively wanted to push him away, but he could already feel her body trembling slightly, with some damp, hot breath on his chest. 。With a sigh in his heart, he still couldn't bear to push her away. He only gently stroked her long hair. 。After a full minute, as if gathering her courage, Long Yuxue finally lowered her head and left his embrace. 。Thank you 。Perhaps, this is how I put an end to my youthful infatuation. 。“Will we still be friends afterward?” she bravely lifted her head, her eyes were still red-rimmed, but there was a strange smile on her face. 。"Well, of course, we'll always be friends" 。"Tang Wulin replied affirmatively." 。Long Yuxue smiled, "Then I'll go out first." 。Take good care of yourself. 。" You all move to live nearby, and these days pay attention to cultivation." 。The life force of the life tree is very potent, and it helps you awaken your innate life power. 。It will be of great benefit to both cultivation level and physique. 。There is even the possibility of martial souls undergoing a benign mutation. 。" Okay. 。Thank you. 。Long Yu Xue seemed to have recovered to normal. After performing a military salute to Tang Wulin once again, she turned and strode away. 。Watching her leave, Tang Wulin's heart also let out a slight sigh of relief. If she could truly let go, that would be a great thing. 。After all, he couldn't give her anything and was afraid of hurting her. 。It's a pretty good situation that I was able to make her see things more clearly today with this gentler approach. 。But what he didn't know was that the moment Long Yuxue stepped out of the door, her tears could no longer be contained and poured out in a torrent. 。"You are a man of principle, but am I not a woman of stubbornness?" A strange smile in her eyes had become a kind of resolute. 。The entire allied force quietly began to move. 。The orders of the military meeting were being carried out in full. 。At this time, the federal army had amassed over 700,000 troops at the front lines, with a total of 400,000 in the land forces and nearly 200,000 sailors on warships from the three major navies. 。This is mainly because all the infantry in the three main Federal fleets have already been replenished to the ground. 。Lu Jun was still the main combat power of this battle, the navy mainly used to block the sea surface and conduct long-range attacks. 。All preparations were completed the morning of the next day. 。Early in the morning <<< />。Military leaders and the heads of major soul master organizations once again gathered in the conference room. 。After reporting all the preparations, what remains is to wait for the final launch time. 。A faint smile appeared on his face, and a resolute expression flashed across Tang Wulin's features. 。Today's decisive battle, we must give it our all. 。The Abyssal Lord should not have arrived yet, or perhaps, he is ultimately unable to descend due to the pressure of realms. 。Otherwise, with an existence of a god-tier level appearing in the Douluo Continent plane as the plane's patron and child of nature, he would definitely sense it. 。He also hopes that the Abyssal Lord will never be able to descend. 。It seems that the suppression of the surface world is still quite effective against the abyssal realm. 。But I don't know how many Emperor-level experts from the Abyss have arrived. 。 It's a great feeling to have all your hard work pay off, isn't it? 420/23076424 。

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