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In the original timeline, the Silver Dragon King once directly withstood a Level Nine Fixed-Position Soul-Guided Cannon Shell.
Although her physical body remained unharmed, her mind was violently shaken, nearly collapsing into chaos—eventually leading to a state of amnesia.
The firepower… was terrifyingly precise.
Enough to destroy cognition, yet not the body.
…
Thoughts spread like endless threads in Qiangu Zhangting's mind.
Because of this, he had little appetite.
Meanwhile, Na'er, leaning against his arm, ate happily without pause.
To outsiders, the scene looked peaceful—harmonious, natural, without the slightest abnormality.
But hidden within the shadows—
A silent observer watched everything.
Inside the Spirit Pagoda chain hotel restaurant, in a dimly lit corner—
A towering figure stood motionless.
The sixth-ranked of the Ten Great Vicious Beasts—
Bear Lord, Xiong Jun.
Thanks to the Silver Dragon King's concealment techniques, even Limit Douluo-level experts could not detect his presence.
He stood there like a sculpture.
Though in human form, his massive build and faint dark-golden aura still gave off the unmistakable impression of a bear standing upright.
His round ears twitched slightly.
Eyes sharp.
Mind clear.
His gaze remained fixed on Na'er.
After a long observation—
A judgment formed.
The Lord is safe.
No threats.
No abnormalities.
No need for intervention.
Xiong Jun felt a trace of satisfaction.
The Silver Dragon King had issued strict orders—
During these three years of integrating into human society,unless faced with an unavoidable danger—
No one was to interfere.
And he…
Was executing that order perfectly.
A smug thought surfaced in his mind:
"Hmph…"
"Di Tian, Di Tian… you can stay stuck dealing with the Spirit Pagoda."
"I, Xiong Jun… am now the Lord's closest guardian."
"I am the number one under her command!"
Meanwhile—
Qiangu Zhangting's group continued their journey eastward.
A seemingly simple procession—
Yet in reality, filled with hidden intentions.
Every individual had their own purpose.
Open or concealed.
All moving toward the same destination.
The Far East Coast.
A vast and endless plain.
Separated from the inland by a natural barrier—
The Dongshan Eight Passes.
Eight great mountain routes connecting the interior to the East Sea Plain.
From a high vantage point, the land stretched endlessly, vast and awe-inspiring.
Qiangu Zhangting stood quietly, gazing into the distance.
Toward his destination—
Aolai City.
But soon, his attention shifted slightly.
To another city nearby.
Huaguo City.
Though adjacent, the two cities were not directly connected.
From a tactical perspective, they supported each other.
Like sister cities guarding the eastern coastline.
Further inland—
Dinghai City formed a triangular defensive structure with them.
Together, they resisted the tides of sea soul beasts.
But Qiangu Zhangting's thoughts were far more practical.
Work—
And life—
Should be separated.
Work in Aolai City.
Live in Huaguo City.
As for Dinghai City?
He dismissed it immediately.
There was only one reason—
It was a food wasteland.
Huaguo City, on the other hand—
Was famous for its cuisine.
He gently picked up Na'er.
Pointing into the distance, he spoke:
"Na'er, I'll be working at the Spirit Pagoda branch in Aolai City."
"But we'll live in Huaguo City."
"If you don't have anywhere to go…"
"Stay with me."
"It's a famous food city."
The moment she heard "food"—
Na'er's eyes lit up instantly.
Sparkling with excitement.
She looked at Aolai City…
Then back at Qiangu Zhangting.
Taking a small breath—
Feeling that faint, invisible bond—
She nodded rapidly.
"Okay! Okay!"
"Na'er will listen to Big Brother Zhangting!"
With that—
The final part of the journey ended.
They first settled in Huaguo City.
Choosing a quiet, scenic location to live.
At this moment, the advantages of the Spirit Pagoda's widespread influence became clear.
No matter where—
Basic necessities were easily arranged.
On the road between Huaguo City and Aolai City—
Qiangu Zhangting spoke calmly:
"Teacher, I'll trouble you again."
"Set up an illusion array between the two cities."
The reason was obvious.
Improving efficiency?
That was just an excuse.
The real purpose—
Was to prevent Na'er from encountering someone.
Tang Wulin.
And the divine consciousness within him—
Old Tang.
Han Tianyi did not object.
After witnessing the evolution of the Contract Magic Array—
He already understood.
Na'er…
Was anything but ordinary.
"Alright."
With a single word—
His figure vanished like mist.
Qiangu Zhangting then headed alone toward Aolai City.
He dared to move alone—
Because he knew enough.
Understood enough.
Planned enough.
Even after taking Na'er away in advance—
Even while planning to benefit from Tang Wulin—
He remained completely calm.
The Douluo God Realm was gone.
Tang San's ultimate authority had disappeared.
Within the Douluo Continent—
Even forces like the Tang Sect and Shrek Academy—
Were not beyond handling.
As for the two beast kings—
Da Ming and Er Ming—
Though powerful…
They were suppressed by the plane itself.
Only at the quasi-god level.
Everything—
Was still within control.