Five Forbidden Things

Their Storage Pouches were stuffed full of food by High Goddess Vivian Lu.

When they get back, they’ll probably have enough to throw a banquet for all their comrades.

Before they left, High Goddess Vivian Lu instructed them, "Take good care of yourselves. If you can stick it out, then stick it out. If you really can’t, just come back to Peach Blossom Haven, okay?"

All three nodded.

Quentin Lian added, "Never harbor ill intentions, but always keep your guard up.

If anyone dares bully you, don’t hold back—hit back hard!

Just remember to leave evidence and report to the Celestial Emperor in time!"

The three nodded energetically, full of fighting spirit.

Next up was Ethan Lu.

With a stern face, he addressed them:

Lucia Lu also snickered, “Ryan, are you even weaned yet?”

“You’re just jealous,” Ryan said smugly. “Of all four of us, Mother Goddess loves me best!”

Lucia Lu: “Picked up from the trash heap, of course you get extra pampering.”

Ryan shot her a look. “Lucia Lu, tell me—when you spent half an hour with Divine Lord, what were you doing?”

Lucia Lu said, “Don’t even mention him! He actually left me hanging there for half an hour!”

He just sat there reading memorials, and if I hadn’t spoken up, he might’ve forgotten I was even there.

Becoming Divine Lord really changes a person!

Would he have dared do that before?

Left you hanging?' Ryan looked skeptical. 'Really?'

Lucia Lu nodded.

“Did he say anything to you at the end?” Ryan asked nervously.

Lucia Lu didn’t answer, her expression a little odd.

He… he… did he—

He said a few things to me. Pretty much the same as what Big Brother said," Lucia Lu replied. "Basically… he told us not to get mixed up in the Drake Abyss crown prince dispute. Because we represent not just ourselves, but also the Lu Clan and Divine Lord."

Crown prince dispute?' Ryan’s jaw dropped.

Lucia Lu nodded. “So from now on, we need to be even more careful. Even at the Guardian Drake Lord’s Manor, if it’s not necessary, we shouldn’t go. Let’s focus on training and studying.”

Ryan and Luna Lian both nodded.

Then Ryan asked, “That’s all Divine Lord said? Nothing else?”

“Nope!” Lucia Lu said. “What’s with that look? You think he’d say anything else to me?”

No, no…

Ryan muttered, “Even if you get a chance, you don’t know how to seize it. Don’t blame me for not keeping an eye on you…”

...

Palace Guard Barracks.

After three years of grueling study, the Celestial Emperor led the remaining 47 trainees out to the training grounds.

“In the past, you had three chances to train in the mortal realm, but it was mostly just theory,” the Celestial Emperor said. “Now it’s time to see what you’re really made of.”

“A single chopstick can be snapped easily. Ten chopsticks bound together are strong,” the Celestial Emperor said. “As Divine Generals, the most basic skill is learning formations—using them to unite many and achieve your goals…”

As Divine Generals, the most basic skill is learning formations—using them to unite many and achieve your goals…

The Celestial Emperor’s words set the stage for a new arc of real combat missions, tighter teamwork, and harsher tests that will shape Lucy’s path.

The forty-seven remaining trainees exchanged glances, feeling both nervous and excited.

Lucy clenched her fists, determined to prove herself.

Ryan whispered to Luna Lian, “I bet Lucy’s already planning to take first place again.”

Luna Lian grinned, “She wouldn’t be our big sister if she didn’t.”

Lucia Lu shot them both a look, “Hey, don’t jinx me!”

The Celestial Emperor smiled, watching the trainees with a hint of pride.

The Palace Guard Barracks was about to enter a new era.

And so, Lucy’s journey continued—full of challenges, drama, and a little bit of chaos.