"What? You're going to the Eternal Night World?"
The Fusang Secret Realm had been transformed into a bustling metropolis, inhabited not only by the ninjas of the Dawn Organization but also by numerous citizens of the Dragon Country.
Within a courtyard exuding ancient charm, Uchiha Madara, clad in casual attire, sat cross-legged on a tatami mat, frowning slightly as he looked at the red-eyed, short-haired youth before him.
Yu Chengsong said, "I am now only one step away from the Law level. The trials on Earth have not allowed me to sense the opportunity for breakthrough, so I wish to try my luck in the Eternal Night World."
Five years had passed. The once small Yu Chengsong was now thirteen years old, his aura subtly reaching the level of controlling laws.
He stood nearly 1.8 meters tall, his eyes emitting an eerie crimson glow. His handsome face bore a maturity unbefitting his age, making him appear more like seventeen or eighteen.
"That's not the reason. You want to find your father?" Uchiha Madara's gaze was deep as he looked at his prized disciple. For the first time, a rare softness appeared on his usually stern face.
Yu Chengsong pursed his thin lips into a straight line, his right hand, resting on his knee, clenching slightly. "I want to ask him myself, and my mother, why they abandoned us for so long."
"Your father, before he left, specifically created a clone to explain everything to you and stayed with you for half a year. You should understand him."
"It was just a clone, not my father after all. Teacher, please help me!" Yu Chengsong pleaded, "My maternal grandfather definitely won't agree to me going. Only you can help me. After all, you've also reached level 99."
"Since you are determined to go, then I... agree!" Uchiha Madara smiled, as if he had been anticipating this moment for a long time.
Not long after Yu Zhibo advanced to S-rank, he and Senju Hashirama also successively reached level 99. However, unlike Chengyi and Wang Shouyi, their advancement was kept secret, intended to hide in the shadows and deal with any unforeseen circumstances beyond their control.
As for the mandatory mission given to him by the system, it was to protect the Dragon Country and, incidentally, act as Yu Chengsong's protector, ensuring his smooth growth.
The role of protector for Yu Chengze and Yu Shuya was assigned to Senju Hashirama.
After five years of teaching Yu Chengsong, the thirteen-year-old had become an A-rank, level 49 powerhouse. Last year, he had successfully evolved his eyes into Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan using a secret organ regeneration potion, mastering numerous ninjutsu, and was recognized as the top genius of the Dragon Country.
Subsequently, he became the captain of Kyoto University's first combat team, the Scarlet Team, and had achieved countless merits over the years.
Now, his disciple's desire to enter the Eternal Night World was perfectly aligned with his own thoughts.
After all, what level 99 powerhouse was willing to live out their days in seclusion on Earth? Let alone one who harbored a heart that yearned for battle.
"You agree?" Yu Chengsong's face lit up with surprise.
Uchiha Madara nodded with a smile. "There's no time to delay. Let's set off quickly. I've been waiting for this day for a long time."
Saying this, he stood up.
Yu Chengsong quickly followed suit, looking at him with anticipation.
Uchiha Madara placed his hand on his shoulder, and in an instant, the two vanished from their spot.
Not long after, the door to the Shenhua General Bureau office in Kyoto was suddenly pushed open.
"Director, we just received news that young Yu Chengsong has entered the Eternal Night World!" Xu Yuanhong, the head of the Information Department, said anxiously as he entered the office.
Before Wang Shouyi could react.
"What? Big brother went in?" Yu Chengze, sporting a hairstyle similar to that of a seventeen-year-old Uchiha Sasuke, stood up abruptly, his face filled with anger. "He didn't even take me!"
"Grandpa, I want to go too!" Yu Shuya, with fluffy fox ears, pouted and said to Wang Shouyi.
Only then did Xu Yuanhong notice that besides Wang Shouyi, Yu Chengze and Yu Shuya were also in the office.
Yu Shuya had now blossomed into a graceful and elegant beauty. Although only thirteen, she had inherited the beauty of the Celestial Fox clan, possessing unparalleled looks. Her charm was blended with the same heroic spirit as her father, Yu Zhibo, a combination that, rather than being contradictory, created a unique allure.
Xu Yuanhong looked at Yu Chengze's eyes and exclaimed in surprise, "Xiao Ze, your eyes..."
The youth before him, apart from his hairstyle and demeanor, was indistinguishable from his elder brother, Yu Chengsong. However, his eyes had evolved from the original three tomoe to Mangekyo Sharingan with a cloverleaf pattern, emitting a terrifying ocular pressure.
"That's right, his eyes have also evolved... after he learned that his father was in the Eternal Night World."
Yu Chengze grinned proudly, "That's right, I've evolved my Mangekyo Sharingan. I feel incredibly strong right now. Grandpa, just let me go find Big Brother and Father."
Towards the end, his tone shifted drastically, turning into a plea.
Wang Shouyi sighed and shook his head. "No!"
Yu Chengze immediately jumped up. His personality was more akin to Naruto from the Hokage series, boisterous and outspoken. "Why not? Don't I have the Celestial Body stored with you? Even if I die, I can be resurrected using the Celestial Body. At worst, I can reincarnate and cultivate again. Even without these eyes, I'm confident I can reach the pinnacle of strength and will not be weaker than my father in the future!"
"Besides, Uncle Hashirama will be protecting me. What are you afraid of?"
Yu Shuya chimed in, "Exactly! Exactly!"
Wang Shouyi glanced at Yu Chengze. "Your elder brother going to the Eternal Night World with Madara is already a decision I regret. Hashirama is one of our Dragon Country's contingency plans and cannot accompany you and Shuya on your reckless ventures."
"Stay put honestly. Besides, those below S-rank are simply not enough in the Eternal Night World. Even if Hashirama really went, he might not be able to protect you two siblings. That's final, stop talking about it."
With that, Wang Shouyi picked up his teacup and took a sip, signaling for the two siblings to leave.
Yu Chengze suddenly calmed down. "I understand. I will study diligently. Once I have the ability to protect myself in the future, I will make plans!"
Yu Shuya looked anxious. "Second Brother..."
"Silence!" Yu Chengze snapped at her. "Can't you be more sensible? Even if we can't contribute to the Dragon Country, we shouldn't be a burden to it. Let's go, time to study!"
Saying this, he smiled at Wang Shouyi and said, "Then, Grandpa, we'll be going now."
Wang Shouyi looked at him with a half-smile and faintly grunted in response.
Xu Yuanhong watched the two siblings depart, rubbing his nose. "I have a feeling these two youngsters won't give up so easily."
Wang Shouyi chuckled. "Your feeling is correct. However, I've already given instructions. They won't be able to approach the wormhole."
"It's good that you have it under control," Xu Yuanhong shook his head and said nothing more, turning to leave.
Wang Shouyi sat by the tea table, took a sip of tea, and then looked up to sense the changes in the spatial intensity of the region, murmuring, "It's getting more chaotic..."
As he pondered, his expression suddenly froze:
"I forgot to ask that little fellow, what was his eye-opening ability again?"
A sense of unease suddenly arose in his heart.