Chapter 264 - Meeting of Family (Part 1)

"Inherent the position?" Zeref's voice rang out with the others also being confused.

"The God Position can be sent even though a black hole?" Questioned Tang Wulin in incredible surprise as he didn't think his father would be able to do such a thing.

One has to understand that there is a space-time difference between his location and his father.

With just his father being able to contact him was a genuine miracle itself. Tang Wulin didn't think that his father could do such a thing, especially when his situation isn't much better than his.

However, the sound has no annotations nor did it add anything or try and help him understand.

As he was about to go ask Old Tang, on what the announcement really meant.

But then, Immediately everything around him suddenly started to change, with space distorting and twisting.

Tang Wulin could only blink his eyes once before he found himself in a lofty hall. He was no longer on the golden island that the Sea God trial took place but somewhere oddly familiar.

The hall was golden with little lights that were scattered all around and yet everything seems to be glittering, brilliantly illuminating the whole hall.

The golden dome was hundreds of meters high, showing an immense grandeur. In the corners were giant golden pillars that reached up to the ceiling, they were glittering and shining.

But Tang Wulin narrowed his eyes at this golden hall as he could feel an odd familiarity in this area.

Now that he thought about it, this hall was similar to the place where he met Old Tang and the sealed Golden Dragon King.

'Could I be fighting Old Tang again?' Thought Tang Wulin with his eyes narrowed but it was then Old Tang appeared in front of him.

"Sorry, but you won't be fighting me. Well, the proper term would be, is this part of me." Said Old Tang with a faint smile causing Tang Wulin to furrow his brows.

Blue long hair is scattered behind him; a handsome face is full of vibrant opportunity to live. The fit person seems to be integrated with the surrounding environment, tall and slender.

A perfect fit in the general body of his body.

His eyes were closed, but there is a wonderful faintly discernable aura on him as if he had already reached one One With The World.

Yet to Tang Wulin, it was a familiar figure that he saw many years ago. It was the familiar figure that revealed the truth to him and the person who submerged him with an unspeakable amount of love.

"Father..."Tang Wulin muttered with his eyes slightly widen from seeing his father in here but then his eyes narrowed.

'He isn't the same as when I met him, he's far weaker.' Thought Tang Wulin as his senses and instinct began speaking to him as they analyzed the figure in front.

"Good, you notice this isn't the 'Us' you met all those years ago. In a way, you can say this is your father in his strongest state before he ascended the position as Sea God."Said Old Tang as his figure started to appear behind Tang Wulin.

It was then the eyes of Tang San opened, his gaze instantly locking on to Tang Wulin figure.

There was a gentle smile on Tang San's face before him, and he sighed softly, "Child, I look forward to seeing you at this time. As it means you are strong enough for this trial. What I didn't expect you to do, is accomplish all of this when you aren't even at the peak of the world."

Tang San could only shake his head as he stared at the monster that was his son. While he didn't know the story of his son being able to pass through all of the trials before without even being a Limit Douluo.

He still wouldn't underestimate his son, as the previous trials are no joke. They weren't something one could pass without having the strength of those at the peak.

"Are you like Old Tang? A divine sense left behind?"Questioned Tang Wulin as he stared at Tang San in front of him.

"Yes, I left behind a piece of my divine sense in the Sea God Trial." Said Tang San with a faint smile.

Tang Wulin nodded his head, although he was a bit surprised at the extraordinary lengths and how much his father laid out for him.

"Before the start of this Eighth Trial, there are some things you need to know. Although I don't know when we, father and son can meet each other in the future. Father firmly believes the day will come, no matter the obstacles that stand in our way. Maybe it will be far away, but our family will be reunited."

Tang San's eyes soften and became even more gentle as he began recalling countless memories and emotions.

And listening to his father's words, Tang Wulin's slightly shiver at the unexpected warmth that flooded his body.

Tang Wulin genuinely didn't know how to react to this feeling, specifically towards his affectionate father Tang San.

He could feel his father's deep emotion pouring down on him, the love, the worry, and even guilt were being exuded.

His fatherly habits were beginning to show as he continues looking over the location of where his son would be.

From birth, he has been separated from his newborn son, unaware if he was doing okay or not.

How could there be a worse pain for a parent than not knowing the condition of their child?

"Stop worrying...I won't be dying anytime soon."Said Tang Wulin as he was able to pick up on his father's worries.

"...You definitely took after me more than your mother. Sorry my little Wulin, it's almost impossible for me to not worry about you. Even if you become the strongest existence in the world, I will still worry about you, for no reason other than your my child."Said Tang San with a sigh before he glances up.

"Wulin, father wishes you didn't have to fight, didn't have to struggle and didn't have so much responsibility on your shoulder. Father wishes he could have raised you; he could have spoiled you and could have fully trained you. I wish I could be there with you..."Muttered Tang San as his mind began to wonder.

"There is no point in wishing."Muttered Tang Wulin as he also glances up, looking at the area where his father was staring at.

It was a dazzling array of stars, shining brightly like the starry skies. Each star was twinkling merrily, twirling and dancing above with a vast number of patterns.

"That is true...But just as how I will constantly worry about you, I will continue holding these wishes inside, hoping for a miracle. Whether they will come through you or me, it doesn't matter."Said Tang San causing Tang Wulin to furrow his brows.

But he didn't say anything back to Tang San.

One part because he didn't think they would be able to agree on this point. Another because he was curious about what his father was thinking about.

Why does he have such a lost yet soften gaze?

Tang San let out a sigh as he was done letting his mind wander before moving his gaze back to Tang Wulin.

As he gets ready to go over to his son, it was then a familiar figure began to appear next to him, another light shadow lit up.

It was a shorter silhouette than Tang San, only coming up to his shoulder.

The figure turned out to be a woman, a woman that caused Tang Wulin's body to slightly shake as a surge of heat rush through his body.

The long pink dress set off her fair skin, a pair of extremely bright eyes filled with joyful tears. It captured and amplified her captivating figure.

A long hair neatly combed into a scorpion, hanging down to the ground.

She is so beautiful, something beyond the mortal world. Yet it wasn't like the beauty of Gu Yue or Na'er that could enthrall anyone, this type of beauty was gentle.

"Linlin!" The women sad cries rang out, making an affectionate hug as she began moving forward towards Tang Wulin.

'Of course, it would be her.' Thought Tang Wulin with an inward sigh, as he felt a burning heat inside of his c_h_e_s_t.

It was a feeling he wasn't that familiar with, something only a few could get from him. One being his mother Lang Yue and the other being Sheng Ming.

Tang San let out a helpless sigh as he saw Xiao Wu didn't take his advice.

'Well, it's not a surprise. Our little LinLin is in front of her.' Thought Tang San as he gazed at the duo who was staring at each other.

Xiao Wu had a frustrated look in her eyes as she stared at her son who wouldn't allow her to come close to him.

Every step she took, he would move back and every time she tried teleporting to him, he would simply vanish away.

"Lin Lin, do you hate? Is it because mommy didn't raise you?"Questioned Xiao Wu as her eyes started to get teary.

Tang Wulin's eyes widen, alongside Tang San when they heard her words as they both shocked at what she was implying.

"Mom is sorry Lin Lin, even though mommy was supposed to protect you, she failed. Mom failed to stop the Golden Dragon King from putting you in danger and failed to keep you with her. If only mo-"

"Stop blaming yourself for stuff you had no control of." Tang Wulin said as he interrupted Xiao Wu's speech before sighing and gazing thoughtfully at her.

"I don't hate you or dislike you at all. I just don't know how to deal with you at the moment." Said Tang Wulin with a sigh as his gaze became complicated.

"I see."

Xiao Wu could only reply with that as she didn't know how to feel, yet she was happy that her little Wulin didn't resent her.

She was supposed to be his shelter, guardian, and home that kept him safe but wasn't able to.

"Mommy misses you, I miss you so much. Every second I go without knowing whether you are alright or not, make my heart ache so much. Mommy wants to come back to you right away, hold you in her arms, kiss you and hug you. Stay with you and never separate again."Said Xiao Wu as tears began streaming down on her face.

Tang San was already behind her, stroking her back in a soothing matter and trying to calm her down. But it was to avail as her gaze remained on Tang Wulin, taking in his appearance and everything.

"Wulin, mommy wants to talk to you so much. Mommy wants to spoil you, pamper you, guide you and support you. Mommy wants to know everything you been doing and will do."Mutter Xiao Wu before she began to break down with countless tears streaming out.

After a long while with her barely restraining her emotions, she took a deep breath before saying "Linlin, you have to stay strong and healthy. I only hope you can grow up good and healthy, and you must also work hard to cultivate. Mommy can't wait till you reach the God-Level, I only hope you reach this level as soon as possible."

"Only when you reach the level of the Gods, can I be calm about your guaranteed safety until our return. We will definitely come back and be reunited as a family. From the words of your Father, the Golden Dragon King madness doesn't seem to be troubling you so much. And since you take after him a lot." Said Xiao Wu although she said the previous part with a pout with a hint of irritation.

Tang San could only twitch his lips at his wife, as even when she was serious, she didn't like hiding her thoughts and emotion.

"You should be able to make a good decision about the seals, although Mommy will still be worried. Mommy wishes she could learn about your life, what your doing and the people you have met. You must grow up healthy and happy. Although your mother is not around you, if you are happy, I will be able to feel it."

Tang Wulin felt the heat in his c_h_e_s_t increasing as he saw even more passionate tears leaking from Xiao Wu, alongside her eyes getting redder.

"Their so many more things mommy wants to say but there is not much time. Therefore, I want you to promise me to stay happy, no matter, always stay positive and strong. Mommy is a bit sick because I miss you so much, that it's affecting my health. If you can be happy every day, mommy will feel your happiness and my illness will be better." Xiao Wu said as more and more tears began to stream down her face.

Xiao Wu took some steps towards Tang Wulin whose eyes were wide and without a second thought, she hugged him.

It was not a normal hug with physical contact but a hug made possible by her love and voice.

Even though she couldn't touch her son.

That didn't stop her from pouring out her unconditional love for her son, using her words as a way to express how much she loves him.

Tang Wulin felt himself shiver at this inexpressible feeling he was gaining from Xiao Wu. How she was able to hug him without him putting up any more resistance he didn't know.

But it was an affectionate hug he couldn't escape even if he wanted to.

Xiao Wu's affectionate embrace was different than Sheng Ming or Lang Yue, the former embrace was one of that encompass everything.

While the later embrace was the one that poured all her love to him.

But Xiao Wu's embrace was of a motherly love that would move heaven and earth if it was needed to keep her precious baby protected.

The other two were like this too but not to the degree of Xiao Wu that Tang Wulin sensed.

"One day we will return to you. My child, mother dearly loves you, loves you so much. Wait for mommy, she promises to be back for you." Xiao Wu said as she tried making a charming smile.

It was then the figure of Xiao Wu began to fade away. Bits of her were peeling off, but Xiao Wu only smiled as she gazed tenderly at Tang Wulin once more.

"Mommy loves you very much, my beloved Qilin."

Were the last words Tang Wulin heard before Xiao Wu fully faded away from his vision.

Tang Wulin furrowed his brows, but he didn't say or do anything as he watches Xiao Wu give him one more smile.

Before she completely faded away.