The golden afternoon sun bathed the clearing in Star Dou Forest, casting soft ripples of light over two tiny figures wriggling in a cradle made of vines. Tang Yan opened his sleepy eyes. Today... felt dangerous. He didn't know why; he just knew.
✨ Inside Tang Yan's Mind: Evil Plans in Motion
The System's voice echoed like a sinister drumroll:
[ SYSTEM ALERT: DAY 1 OF BABY EMPEROR SECRET TRAINING BEGINS! ]
Tang Yan stiffened.
[ Training? What training? I'm still digesting milk here! ]
The System giggled sweetly:
[ Host must be prepared! First birthday speech in T-minus 339 days! ]
[ Objective: Standing Proudly, Walking Majestically, Speaking Gloriously. ]
Tang Yan inwardly wailed.
The System projected a glittery training montage:
Tang Yan standing atop a milk bottle, wind blowing dramatically.
Baby Tang Yan giving a speech in diapers while Gu Yuena and Di Tian applauded.
Tang Yan defeating Tianmeng Ice Silkworm in a "wiggle duel."
Tang Yan wanted to die.
[ First Task: Stand without falling like a cooked noodle. ]
The System announced grandly.
✨ Baby Emperor's First Stand: Epic Failure
With the System's annoying encouragement, Tang Yan focused, channeling soul power to his tiny legs. Outside, he grunted adorably and pushed himself upward, trembling like jelly. He wobbled left; he wobbled right; and promptly faceplanted into Tang San's soft belly. Tang San blinked, startled. Tang Yan flailed, arms instinctively wrapping around Tang San's head, pulling him down into a squishy pile of limbs.
Ah Yin burst into laughter as she rushed over. "Yan'er! You're not supposed to drag San'er down with you!" Tang Hao chuckled as he lifted both babies upright, while Bi Ji giggled in the background. Even stoic Di Tian's lips twitched slightly. Gu Yuena covered her mouth, hiding a rare, soft smile. Meanwhile, inside Tang Yan's mind:
[ Congratulations Host! Successful activation of Skill: "Self-Destruction Hug LV1"! ]
[ Effect: Pull everyone down with you when falling! ]
Tang Yan internally screamed.
✨ Baby Emperor's First Walk: Disaster 2.0
Undeterred, the System pushed forward.
[ Task Two: Walk majestically across 5 meters. Without crying. Without collapsing. Without pulling your brother down. ]
Tang Yan inhaled deeply. He tried. He really tried. Step one: Wobble. Step two: Wobble harder. Step three: Yeet sideways into Ah Yin's skirt. Ah Yin caught him just before he headbutted her knee. She laughed, hugging him close. "Our little Yan'er is so hardworking." Tang Yan's face burned in embarrassment.
The System couldn't resist:
[ Host's Skill Evolved: "Random Wobble Step LV1"! Accuracy: 13%. Grace: 0%. ]
Tang Yan considered giving up life.
✨ Twin Baby Drama: Tang San's Revenge
Seeing Tang Yan's endless tumbling, Tang San crawled over quietly. With the careful grace of a cat, Tang San poked Tang Yan's cheek with a tiny finger. Tang Yan, dazed, blinked. Tang San smirked (as much as a baby could) and lightly bumped Tang Yan's forehead with his own. Tang Yan's mouth fell open in betrayal.
Outside, Ah Yin and Bi Ji laughed openly. "San'er's getting his revenge for earlier hair-pulling!" Tang Hao shook his head, helpless. Di Tian commented lowly: "Tang San… calculated patience." Gu Yuena murmured: "Tang Yan… chaotic heart." The two babies, entwined by destiny and blood, began their slow, clumsy dance toward growing up together.
✨ Inside Tang Yan's Mind: System Evil Continues
[ Final Task for Today: Training Host's Public Speaking Skills! Practice saying "Waaaa" majestically! ]
Tang Yan blanked.
[ I refuse. ]
The System giggled.
[ Host, refusing only increases your future cringe interest rates! Interest compounding daily! ]
Tang Yan cursed mentally.
The System projected a baby stage in his mind. Tiny magical spotlights flickered on. A virtual audience of Tianmeng Ice Silkworm plushies cheered. [ Host, Step Forward. Grand Pronouncement Required! ]
Tang Yan, cheeks metaphorically flaming, squeaked out:
[ Waa… waaaa... ]
The plushie crowd exploded in adoration. The System awarded a fake medal:
[ Achievement Unlocked: "Waa of Destiny"! Charm +10! ]
Tang Yan wanted to explode. Still, deep down, he knew these chaotic days mattered. He was building strength, stamina, willpower... and bonds that would never be broken.
✨ Final Scene: Mysterious Foreshadowing
Somewhere high above, beyond the reach of sight or soul, the heavens stirred softly. Two lights—one red as burning blood, one silver as eternal moonlight—wove unseen patterns across the void. A silent resonance thrummed through the cosmos, unnoticed by mortal eyes. Threads of destiny tightened. Far beyond the Douluo Continent, across realms unknown, ancient powers paused, their ageless gazes shifting. Watching. Waiting. For from these twins, born of chaos and hope, would rise a tide that even gods could not ignore.
🌑 To be continued...