"Let's go."
Wu Changkong looked out the window, a faint melancholy flashing in his usually cold eyes.
Ever since arriving in Heaven Dou City, Fang Yang had noticed that Teacher Wu's state was somewhat different.
After leaving the "Yuhao Grilled Fish" shop, Wu Changkong still chose to walk, but his pace was noticeably faster.
He was very familiar with the streets of Heaven Dou City, leading Fang Yang and Gu Yue through bustling and quiet areas.
Initially, they were still on lively streets, but as Wu Changkong's steps quickened, the surrounding noise gradually receded, the streets became deserted, and pedestrians were sparse.
Turning into a small path, there were even fewer people, and the road was narrow, barely wide enough for two soul-guided cars to pass side-by-side.
On one side of the path was a tall wall, from which many green plants could vaguely be seen sprouting, and on the other side was a forest.
Walking on this path, Wu Changkong's emotions seemed to change; his breathing was a little faster than usual, and his pace increased significantly.
Fang Yang saw the coldness in Teacher Wu's eyes disappear, replaced by an indescribable emotion.
Dimness, longing, melancholy… all sorts of emotions intertwined, making him look like an ordinary person immersed in memories.
If the usual Wu Changkong was "White Robe Blue Sword, Ice and Snow Cold."
Then at this moment, he was just a melancholic man, all his cold exterior seemingly disintegrated.
His usually emotionless, cold eyes were now filled with complex emotional colors.
Walking along the small path for about five hundred meters, a large gate appeared on the high wall.
"Heaven Dou Cemetery."
Wu Changkong led Fang Yang and Gu Yue into Heaven Dou Cemetery; the greenery seen from outside the wall was all inside the cemetery.
Large trees were neatly arranged, and between the trees were quiet gravestones.
There were very few people in Heaven Dou Cemetery, only occasionally seeing someone paying respects.
Wu Changkong seemed to have entered another state, leading them all the way to a gravestone at the innermost part of the cemetery before finally stopping.
The gravestone was tall, with the four large characters "Tomb of Long Bing" carved on it.
"Fang Yang, Gu Yue, wait for me for a while." Wu Changkong turned around, his voice no longer cold, but incomparably gentle.
A white cloth appeared in his hand, and he walked to the gravestone, beginning to meticulously wipe it.
Wu Changkong's movements were very gentle, as if he was caressing something extremely precious.
The gravestone was not dirty, only covered with a layer of dust, and under his cleaning, it quickly became as white as jade.
Wu Changkong's eyes remained incomparably gentle, and even the previous melancholy and sadness seemed to be smoothed away at this moment.
A faint smile, one that had never been seen before, even appeared at the corner of his mouth, as if he was immersed in some beautiful memory.
Wu Changkong didn't speak, just quietly wiped, his whole being seemingly entering a strange state.
Fang Yang and Gu Yue stood silently to the side, maintaining their quietude.
For a full hour, Wu Changkong focused entirely on wiping the gravestone, as if the entire World only contained him and this cold stone tablet.
After wiping, he returned to the gravestone, looking at the two unforgettable names.
The gentle smile on his face grew even stronger, a smile like a spring breeze, making the surroundings seem to warm up.
"You like white, so I wear white."
"You said you like to see me smile, so my smile will only bloom for you."
"Bing'er, in another World, are you doing well?"
Wu Changkong whispered, his hand gently stroking the words Long Bing on the gravestone, his eyes without tears, only a smile.
Just then, Fang Yang and Gu Yue stepped forward, each holding a bouquet of white chrysanthemums, gently placing them in front of the gravestone.
Seeing this, Wu Changkong looked at them with a hint of surprise…
"Teacher Wu, is this our teacher's wife?" Fang Yang asked softly, looking at the name on the gravestone.
"Mm…"
Wu Changkong's tone was incomparably gentle, but his gaze never left that unforgettable name.
"Teacher Wu, have you ever thought about… reviving our teacher's wife after becoming a God?"
Fang Yang suddenly spoke.
These words were like a thunderbolt, making Wu Changkong tremble, an expression of disbelief appearing in his eyes.
Gu Yue, standing nearby, also showed a shocked expression.
"Become a God?"
Wu Changkong murmured, repeating this distant term.
"That's right, Teacher Wu, to become a God," Fang Yang said with a firm tone.
Wu Changkong was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "Legend has it that the path of Ascension to the God Realm is broken, and the God Position Legacy has also disappeared. How can we become Gods…?"
Fang Yang thought to himself: "It's precisely because Tang San isn't here that there's a chance to become a God!"
"Twenty thousand years ago, the Shrek Seven Devils of Tang San's generation inherited their God Positions and ascended. Later, only Huo Yuhao inherited the God Position of Emotion."
"Since then, no one on the Douluo plane has been able to ascend, unless they become a loyal dog of the Tang Clan, then there's a slim possibility!"
But he said aloud: "It's simple, just create a God Position, isn't it?"
"Create a God Position…"
Wu Changkong repeated in a low voice, looking at Fang Yang with complex eyes, "Yun Ming, the current Sea God Pavilion Master of Shrek, the continent's strongest individual, failed to succeed. How can we…?"
"Just because Yun Ming can't do it, doesn't mean others can't." Fang Yang interrupted, a strange light flickering in his eyes, "But even if we fail, at least we tried, didn't we?"
Wu Changkong fell silent…
His gaze returned to the familiar name on the gravestone, and the fire of hope that had been dormant in his heart for many years seemed to be rekindled…
At this moment, he finally understood what kind of ambition Fang Yang harbored.
"Become a God!"
After a long while, Wu Changkong stood up: "Let's go."
By the time they left the cemetery, it was already evening.
Wu Changkong had returned to his cold demeanor, leading Fang Yang and Gu Yue back into Heaven Dou City.
Heaven Dou City was brightly lit, with bustling crowds moving through the streets. In the main streets and alleyways, various shops had already opened, engaging in the buying and selling of all sorts of goods and transactions.
Wu Changkong seemed to have returned to normal.
However, both Fang Yang and Gu Yue now understood that Teacher Wu was not a completely cold person; his smile was reserved only for that one person…
"Fang Yang, Gu Yue, what do you want to eat tonight?" Wu Changkong suddenly asked, his voice still cold.
"We're fine with anything, Teacher Wu can decide." Fang Yang replied, holding Gu Yue's hand.
Wu Changkong heard this, thought for a moment: "Then let's go eat noodles. There's a noodle shop that's especially delicious."
This was not ordinary noodles, but the noodles from Wang Wei's poems!
The noodles were chewy, the soup was delicious, paired with handmade meatballs and vegetables; it seemed simple but was endlessly flavorful.
Fang Yang and Gu Yue also ate several large bowls of noodles…
Wu Changkong himself only ate one bowl, eating the noodles one by one.
"For the holiday, what are your plans?" Wu Changkong asked, looking at Fang Yang.
"I've already taken Gu Yue home, and next, I plan to visit Gu Yue's home." Fang Yang explained.
Wu Changkong heard this and said in a cold tone: "Don't be lazy during the holiday. When school starts next semester, I will check your Cultivation progress."
"Yes, Teacher Wu." Fang Yang nodded solemnly.
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