Douluo Continent: Speaker above, Dragon God kneels to receive orders

Chapter Fifteen: Farewell to the East Sea and First Arrival in Ming Capital

Donghai College, Medical Clinic.

The smell of disinfectant filled the air as Tang Wulin slowly opened his eyes. The first thing he saw was a pristine white ceiling, and the aches and pains in his body made him grimace.

"woke up?"

A cool, clear voice rang out. Tang Wulin turned his head and saw Gu Yue sitting on a chair by the bed, holding a book in her hand, but her gaze remained fixed on his face.

"Gu Yue... how long have I been asleep?" Tang Wulin struggled to sit up.

"Don't move." Gu Yue put down her book and reached out to press her hand on his shoulder. Her hand was cold, but the touch was gentle. "You slept for a whole day. The doctor said you had a severe muscle strain and multiple soft tissue contusions. If it weren't for your extraordinary physical condition, you'd probably still be unconscious."

Tang Wulin gave a wry smile: "That Mo Yan... is really too strong. I can't even touch the hem of his clothes."

"But he didn't kill you," Gu Yue said calmly. "He was controlling his strength. He was... honing you."

Just then, the door to the ward was pushed open.

Wu Changkong walked in. He was still wearing his signature white coach uniform, but his expression was more serious than usual.

"Teacher Wu." Tang Wulin tried to get out of bed to greet her.

"Lie down." Wu Changkong waved his hand, walked to the bedside, and looked at Tang Wulin deeply. "Wulin, I already know about what happened to you."

Tang Wulin's heart tightened: "Teacher, I..."

"No need to explain," Wu Changkong interrupted him. "The Federal Speaker's offer to take you as a disciple is an immense honor for you and for Donghai Academy. I have no reason to stop you."

Although he said that, Tang Wulin could sense a hint of disappointment in Wu Changkong's eyes.

"Wu Lin, you must remember this." Wu Changkong's voice turned serious. "No matter what you learn in Mingdu, no matter how powerful you become in the future, never forget that you are a student of Donghai Academy, a member of Class Zero. Power itself is neither right nor wrong, but those who use power must have their own bottom line."

"Yes, teacher!" Tang Wulin nodded vigorously, his eyes slightly moist.

"Pack your things." Wu Changkong turned and walked out. "Advisor Mo Yan is waiting for you at the door. It's a long way to Mingdu, don't keep him waiting."

……

At the entrance of Donghai College.

A black hovercar sat there silently. Its streamlined design exuded a sense of technology, and the emblem of the Federal Parliament—the Sun and Moon Shining Together—was emblazoned on its body.

Xie Xie and Xu Xiaoyan were already waiting there.

"Wu Lin! You're really leaving?" Xie Xie looked reluctant to part with her. Even he, who usually loved to joke, had tears welling in his eyes. "When you get to Mingdu, don't forget your brothers! If you ever make it big, remember to come back and protect me!"

Xu Xiaoyan sobbed, "Wulin, you have to take care of yourself. Mingdu is so big, and you don't know anyone here..."

Tang Wulin felt a pang of sadness as he looked at his companions with whom he had spent so much time.

"Don't worry, I won't forget you all." Tang Wulin hugged Xie Xie tightly. "Once I've learned my skills, I'll definitely come back to spar with you!"

Gu Yue stood not far away, quietly watching this scene.

When Tang Wulin walked up to her, she suddenly took out a delicate little box from her pocket and put it in Tang Wulin's hand.

"What is this?" Tang Wulin was taken aback.

"Special nutritional supplements made by the Spirit Pagoda, and... a few pills to restore your qi and blood." Gu Yue turned her head away, avoiding his eyes. "Life in Mingdu is fast-paced and stressful. Don't overwork yourself."

"Thank you." Tang Wulin gripped the small box tightly, a warm feeling welling up inside him. "Gu Yue, wait for me to come back."

Gu Yue didn't speak, but simply nodded slightly.

"Get in the car."

Mo Yan leaned against the car door, glanced at his watch, and said, "It's getting late. The journey to Mingdu will take three hours, and Master is still waiting for you."

Tang Wulin took one last look at the gate of Donghai Academy, took a deep breath, and opened the car door.

The black hovercar slowly started, transforming into a streak of light as it sped into the distance.

……

Inside the train carriage.

Mo Yan sat in the passenger seat, while Tang Wulin sat alone in the back.

As the car drove out of Donghai City, the scenery outside the window began to change dramatically.

The familiar fields and forests gradually disappeared, replaced by a dense network of soul-guided orbits. In the sky, all sorts of flying machines shuttled back and forth, some like giant whales, others like graceful birds.

"What is that...?" Tang Wulin asked in surprise, pointing to a huge silver airship in the sky.

"That's a cruiser from the Federation's Third Fleet," Mo Yan said without turning his head. "Mingdu is the Federation's political, economic, and cultural center, and also the city with the most advanced soul-guided technology. There, you'll see many things you can't see in the East China Sea."

Tang Wulin leaned against the car window, staring in disbelief.

"Senior brother... this is too exaggerated!" Tang Wulin exclaimed in his spiritual sea.

Huo Yuhao's figure appeared and disappeared in the sea of ​​consciousness, his tone carrying a hint of nostalgia and emotion.

"Yes, this is Mingdu. When I first came here, I was even more shocked than you. Junior brother, you need to be mentally prepared. Behind Mingdu's prosperity lies fierce competition. Here, strength is the only true measure of success."

"Senior brother, tell me... why did Master take me as his disciple?" Tang Wulin finally asked the question that had been bothering him. "I'm just an ordinary person, not even a Soul Master, and my Martial Soul is a useless one..."

"Because you are a rough gem." Mo Yan's voice suddenly rang out in the carriage, as if he had heard Tang Wulin's thoughts. "Moreover, there is a secret hidden in your body that even you yourself do not know."

Tang Wulin was startled and instinctively covered his chest.

……

Three hours later.

The hovercar slowly descended in front of a huge plaza.

Through the car window, Tang Wulin saw an extremely magnificent building.

It was a towering skyscraper, hundreds of stories high, entirely crafted from white soul-guided metal, gleaming in the sunlight. At the top of the building, a massive holographic projection floated—the emblem of the Federal Parliament.

"arrive."

Mo Yan pushed open the car door and got out. "This is the Federal Parliament Building, the heart of the entire Douluo Continent."

Tang Wulin took a deep breath and followed Mo Yan out of the car.

As soon as you enter the building, a solemn atmosphere hits you.

Inside the hall, countless uniformed staff members bustled about. Huge soul-guided screens covered the walls, displaying real-time news and data from across the continent.

"Advisor Mo!"

"Hello, Consultant Mo!"

When the staff along the way saw Mo Yan, they all stopped and bowed, their eyes filled with awe.

Mo Yan nodded slightly and led Tang Wulin towards a transparent elevator.

"Where are we going?" Tang Wulin asked nervously.

"The top floor," Mo Yan said calmly. "Your master is waiting for you in his office on the top floor."

The elevator ascended rapidly.

Through the transparent glass, Tang Wulin could see a panoramic view of the entire Ming capital.

The city was too big, beyond his imagination. Countless soul-guided trains crisscrossed the city like blood vessels, and enormous soul-guided lighthouses stood in every corner, radiating a soft light.

"Is this... the height of power?" Tang Wulin murmured to himself.

"Ding!"

The elevator doors opened.

Before Tang Wulin lay a long corridor. At the end of the corridor was a huge double door.

Mo Yan stopped and turned to look at Tang Wulin.

"arrive."

Mo Yan straightened his collar, his expression becoming more serious than ever before.

"Tang Wulin, remember what I said. Your master is a very opinionated person, and his decisions never change. But he is also a very patient person. He took you as his disciple not to make you a pretty face, but to make you a sword... capable of cutting through the future."

"A sword that cuts off the future?" Tang Wulin seemed to understand but not quite.

"Go in." Mo Yan pushed open the huge double doors. "He's waiting for you."

Tang Wulin took a deep breath and took a step.

The office was large and luxuriously decorated, but it had a cold and desolate feel to it.

A man sat behind the desk.

He was wearing a dark blue Zhongshan suit, his hair was neatly combed, his face was refined, and his eyes were deep. He was reviewing documents when he heard the door open and slowly raised his head.

At that moment, Tang Wulin felt as if his soul had been frozen.

It was an indescribable pressure. It wasn't the oppression of soul power, but rather the aura of a superior being emanating from the depths of the soul.

This is... Speaker of the Federal Parliament, Mo Runshu!

"They're here."

Mo Runshu put down his pen, a gentle smile playing on his lips.

"Have a seat, Wu Lin."

Tang Wulin stiffly walked to the sofa and sat down, placing his hands on his knees, too nervous to speak.

Mo Runshu stood up, walked around the desk, and stood in front of Tang Wulin.

He looked down at Tang Wulin, his gaze seemingly able to penetrate his body and see the dormant power within him.

"I've seen all your information," Mo Runshu said calmly. "Born into poverty, possessing superhuman strength, with the Blue Silver Grass martial soul, a resilient character, and a strong sense of loyalty and righteousness."

"You are excellent, but not enough."

Mo Runshu reached out and gently patted Tang Wulin's shoulder.

"From today onwards, you are my apprentice. I will give you the best resources and the best instruction. But I also require that you put in a hundred times the effort."

"I...I'm willing!" Tang Wulin stood up excitedly, then knelt on the ground with a thud and respectfully kowtowed, "Master!"

That "Master" was uttered with a strong and resounding tone.

A hint of satisfaction flashed in Mo Runshu's eyes as he reached out and helped Tang Wulin up.

"Very good. Now that you've joined my sect, you don't need to call me Speaker anymore." Mo Runshu smiled slightly, "Call me Master."

"Yes, Master!" Tang Wulin answered loudly, his tension dissipating considerably and replaced by a sense of belonging.

"Go ahead." Mo Runshu pointed to a small door next to the office. "That's your room. Tomorrow morning at five o'clock, Mo Yan will take you to the training ground. I want to see a completely new you."

"yes!"

Tang Wulin bowed respectfully and turned to walk towards the small door.

The moment he closed the door, he heard Huo Yuhao's sighs from within the sea of ​​his spirit.

"Junior brother, congratulations. Although the seniority is still a bit messy, now that you've called me master, we're family from now on. Learn well from your master, don't embarrass him, and don't embarrass me either."

Tang Wulin clenched his fist, looking at the bustling night view of Mingdu outside the window, his eyes shining with determination.

"Don't worry, senior brother. I will definitely become the strongest!"