When Male Contestant No. 36 removed his mask, the venue erupted with deafening cheers and shouts.
"Oh my! This senior is just too handsome and good-looking!"
"Exactly! How can a guy be this attractive? It's practically cheating!"
"Ahhh! It's the class monitor, it's the class monitor!"
"I recognize him—that's Jing Shaoyu, the captain of the Shrek Seven Monsters!"
"..."
That's right. Male Contestant No. 36 was none other than Jing Shaoyu. The moment he revealed himself, not only did the Outer Academy students watching from the shore go wild, but even the Tower Ship on Sea God Lake rippled with excitement. Ya Li, Jing Ziyuan, and Lin Xin—three elders closely connected to Jing Shaoyu—all wore proud and gratified smiles.
"Haha, looks like our No. 36 is quite popular," Lan Muzi said with a hearty laugh.
"Of course! With looks like Shaoyu's, it's not just these young girls—even I can't help but feel a little moved," Tang Yinmeng remarked matter-of-factly.
"Yinmeng, if you keep talking like that, I might actually get jealous!" Lan Muzi pretended to be heartbroken.
"Oh, come on, I was just joking. Don't be so childish—you're about to be a father, after all," Tang Yinmeng whispered into Lan Muzi's ear. But thanks to the microphone, her words were clearly heard by everyone.
Lan Muzi's expression first froze in shock, then turned to disbelief, before finally transforming into overwhelming joy. He picked Tang Yinmeng up and spun her around on stage, laughing uncontrollably with excitement.
This uncharacteristic outburst didn't draw any disapproval from the crowd. For a man about to embrace a new and universally celebrated role in life, his mentors and peers present could only feel happiness—and perhaps a touch of envy—for him.
"Alright, put me down already! Now's not the time for this!" Though touched by her husband's elation, Tang Yinmeng still reminded him of the occasion and their duties.
With a beaming smile, Lan Muzi finally set her down, pressing his cheek against hers briefly before turning back to the crowd on the lake and Jing Shaoyu. "My apologies, everyone. I lost control for a moment—I was just too excited. You'll all surely understand my behavior someday. Shaoyu, sorry for making you wait."
"No worries, Senior Brother," Jing Shaoyu replied with a smile. "This is wonderful news—how could I possibly mind?"
Grateful, Lan Muzi gave him a look before continuing, "Alright, Junior Brother Jing, it's your turn now. I think our Sea God Fairies have been waiting long enough."
The line of Sea God Fairies didn't respond verbally, but the ripples on the lake's surface betrayed their restless hearts. The previous male contestants hadn't fared well—out of thirty-three Sea God Fairies, nearly half still wore veils and bamboo hats, including Gu Yue, Na'er, and others.
Without delay, Jing Shaoyu stepped off the lotus leaf and began walking toward the Sea God Fairies a hundred meters away.
Yes. Walking.
Jing Shaoyu's leisurely stroll drew everyone's attention. He walked on the water as if it were solid ground, his steps steady. With each step he took, an exquisite lotus bloomed beneath his feet—pure as snow, vivid as lips, with a faint aura of life lingering on the petals, reflecting beautifully on the water's surface.
Lotus Blooms with Every Step was displayed in such a vivid manner for the first time before the crowd.
Yun Ming curled his lips into a knowing smile and remarked, "This kid really knows how to put on a show."
The male participants behind him exchanged glances, their faces—whether masked or not—all showing immense pressure. Meanwhile, the Sea God Fairies ahead grew restless; regardless of whether they wore bamboo hats, their gazes involuntarily fell upon Jing Shaoyu.
"Junior Brother Jing truly lives up to his reputation as the captain of the Shrek Seven Monsters. Such exquisite control over Soul Power—I can't help but admire it!" Tang Yinmeng praised.
"However, male participants, don't lose heart. Although Junior Brother Jing's move is both dashing and elegant, he can't possibly unveil all the Sea God Fairies' veils, right, ladies?" Lan Muzi added.
"Right!" The female students who had already had their veils removed responded without hesitation, while those still veiled remained mostly silent.
By then, Jing Shaoyu had approached within five meters of the Sea God Fairies. His steps followed his gaze as he moved toward the first Sea God Fairy. Strangely, none of the fairies made any move to stop him.
Just like that, he stood directly before the first Sea God Fairy. With a faint smile, he reached out and gently removed her bamboo hat along with the veil. "Gu Yue, don't be nervous."
The first Sea God Fairy was none other than Gu Yue. She rolled her eyes at Jing Shaoyu, her face tinged with a mix of coyness and a faint blush.
"Oh! Who would've thought Junior Brother Jing would unveil the first Sea God Fairy so effortlessly? It seems good looks really do have their advantages!" Lan Muzi remarked with a sigh.
"Sisters, what are you doing? Show some restraint! How can you let the men succeed so easily?" Tang Yinmeng chided, sounding exasperated.
Yet before the Sea God Fairies could respond to her words, Jing Shaoyu had already approached the second Sea God Fairy. With a light motion, he lifted her veil, revealing a radiant, smiling face.
"Dragon Spear Goddess! Dragon Spear Goddess! Dragon Spear Goddess!"
The students on the shore erupted into excited cheers and shouts the moment they saw the second Sea God Fairy's exquisite features.
The second girl was Na'er, the academy's undisputed top beauty. Her popularity far surpassed that of Wu Siduo, Xu Xiaoyan, and Mo Hentian combined—only with the addition of Ye Xinglan could they barely rival her.
Now that she had revealed herself, the atmosphere instantly reached its peak.
"Hey, Brother, do I look pretty today?" Na'er asked Jing Shaoyu with a playful grin.
"As beautiful as ever!" Jing Shaoyu replied, ruffling her silky hair.
"Indeed, Junior Na'er's popularity in the academy remains unmatched. The Outer Academy juniors are practically jumping with excitement. Ah, how enviable," Tang Yinmeng sighed this time.
"After all, she's the Dragon Spear Goddess blessed with both talent and beauty. It's only natural she's so popular," Lan Muzi commented. "This shows our students value not just appearance but also talent and strength—that's a good thing!"
After Jing Shaoyu lifted the veils of Gu Yue and Na'er, some girls finally attempted to obstruct him. One attacked the lotus beneath his feet, trying to disrupt his rhythm. But with a light turn, Jing Shaoyu instantly flashed from one end of the line to the other.
Standing before the thirty-third and thirty-second Sea God Fairies, a flicker of doubt crossed Jing Shaoyu's eyes. He approached the thirty-second first, immediately sensing the girl's emotional fluctuations, which told him everything he needed to know.
He reached out and lifted the veil, revealing the vibrant, youthful face of a girl brimming with Primordial Qi, now flushed with nervousness, excitement, and exhilaration.
"Hehe, Shaoyu-ge, didn't expect it to be me, did you?"
As Jing Shaoyu had guessed, the thirty-second girl was none other than Lan Fozi, with Xu Xiaoyan's pendant hanging around her neck.
"Truly didn't expect this," Jing Shaoyu could only reply. It wasn't the place to show displeasure—that would be outright foolish. After all, Lan Fozi was now one of the Shrek Seven Monsters, and to outsiders, they should appear as close as family. With a resigned smile, he added, "You're such a troublemaker. Don't do this again."
As he spoke, he ruffled Lan Fozi's hair, making her bubble over with delight.
"Ah! Junior Brother Jing has already unveiled three Sea God Fairies, and it seems the fourth won't be a challenge either," Lan Muzi chuckled. "This thirty-second Sea God Fairy shares my surname, after all."
"More than just a surname—when I first saw the name Lan Fozi, I almost thought she was my sister-in-law," Tang Yinmeng teased.
"Haha, if I really had such an outstanding younger sister, I'd probably be smiling in my dreams," Lan Muzi replied, laughing even harder.
True to Lan Muzi's words, Jing Shaoyu had already unveiled the fourth Sea God Fairy—the thirty-third, who turned out to be Xu Xiaoyan.
"Xiaoyu-ge, I didn't mean to do this either," Xu Xiaoyan explained the moment her face was revealed, her delicate features tinged with nervousness and helplessness.
Jing Shaoyu reassured her with a smile. "It's fine, don't worry about it."
Similarly, he gently tousled her hair, finally easing the tension in Xu Xiaoyan's heart as a smile spread across her face.
This time, neither Lan Muzi nor Tang Yinmeng spoke up, and none of the other Sea God Fairies attempted to interfere. They had all realized Jing Shaoyu was specifically targeting members of the Shrek Seven Monsters. Under such circumstances, further obstruction would only come across as petty.
Jing Shaoyu bypassed the thirty-first Sea God Fairy and walked straight toward the twenty-fourth. The thirty-first trembled slightly, though no one else noticed.
Arriving before the twenty-fourth girl, he deftly lifted her veil, revealing her stunningly cold yet breathtakingly beautiful face under the lights.
Number Twenty-Four, Wu Siduo, revealed a faint smile at the corners of her lips and said, "Consider yourself passed."
Jing Shaoyu smiled without speaking, nodding at her before continuing forward. He didn't reach out to tousle Wu Siduo's hair—she wasn't fond of having her head touched, as it made her feel like she appeared weaker in front of him.
"Nether Goddess!" Cheers erupted from the shore. Though Wu Siduo's fanbase wasn't as large as Na'er's, it was certainly far from small. Her coldly elegant, aloof demeanor as an older sister figure was highly sought after.
"My, my, Junior Brother Jing has already unveiled the fifth veil. He looks like he's still eager for more!" Lan Muzi remarked. "Junior Brother Jing truly came prepared!"
"I don't think the number is the key point. Look at who he's unveiled—Gu Yue, Na'er, Xu Xiaoyan, Lan Fozi, and Wu Siduo—all members of the Shrek Seven Monsters," Tang Yinmeng exclaimed in amazement. "We have to admit, as their captain, Junior Brother Jing knows his teammates extremely well. The hats and veils are completely ineffective against him!"
The male students nearby watched Jing Shaoyu nervously, torn between hoping he would unveil more veils and fearing he might actually unveil them all, leaving the rest of them with nothing but despair.
At this moment, fourteen Sea God Fairies still had their veils untouched, yet Jing Shaoyu's movements remained composed and unhurried.
Under the crowd's gaze, he lifted the veil of the sixteenth Sea God Fairy, revealing a delicate, adorable, and slightly childish face—none other than Mo Hentian.
"Class President!" Mo Hentian's face flushed crimson as her veil was removed, her eyes brimming with affection so intense that Jing Shaoyu wondered if he had lifted not a hat but a bridal veil.
"Don't rush. There's still plenty of time tonight," Jing Shaoyu said with a smile, reaching out to gently ruffle Mo Hentian's hair.
Finally, Jing Shaoyu approached the eighth Sea God Fairy and, without hesitation, lifted her hat and veil, revealing Ye Xinglan's striking, enchanting face. Though her gaze lacked the overt intensity of Mo Hentian's, the deep affection hidden within was unmistakable to the observant.
"Sorry for the wait," Jing Shaoyu murmured softly.
"It's alright. I was willing to wait," Ye Xinglan replied just as quietly.
"Ahem, Junior Brother Jing, that's enough. Seven is plenty—leave some opportunities for your fellow brothers," Lan Muzi coughed pointedly, seeing that Jing Shaoyu had unveiled all the veils he intended to.
"Of course," Jing Shaoyu smiled faintly, stepping back before calling out to the male students, "Brothers, I've done my part. The rest is up to you!"
"Junior Brother Jing is amazing!" Several older male students cheered enthusiastically.
This was the unanimous sentiment among the male students. After all, few in previous Sea God's Fate events had managed to unveil seven veils in one go. Though Jing Shaoyu had only unveiled those of his companions or teammates, the fact that he could pinpoint them so precisely among so many girls was a skill in itself, wasn't it?
Naturally, Jing Shaoyu wouldn't tell them that his ability to lock onto these girls was due to the resonance of Soul Power between them.
They only saw Jing Shaoyu's results but were unaware of the effort he put in behind the scenes. Even so, things almost went sideways just now—Lan Fozi, that little whale, unexpectedly ramped up the difficulty for him, something entirely beyond his expectations.
Xiaoyan, this girl, truly made Jing Shaoyu fond of her to the point of exasperation.
After Jing Shaoyu returned to his spot, the event continued. On the male side, sixteen participants had yet to take the stage, while among the Sea God Fairies wearing bamboo hats and veils, twelve remained.
The male participants who followed, though not as overwhelmingly impressive as Jing Shaoyu, still performed decently. Seven of them managed to unveil six Sea God Fairies. By the time the forty-fifth male contestant stepped forward, only six veiled Sea God Fairies remained on stage.
This forty-fifth contestant was also a familiar face—none other than Tang Wulin.
Jing Shaoyu watched him with keen interest, while Xie Xie, Xu Yu Cheng, Luo Guixing, Yang Nianxia, and Xu Lizhi, who had already taken their turns earlier, cheered Tang Wulin on. In the end, Tang Wulin lived up to expectations, unveiling two Sea God Fairies.
Coincidentally, these two Sea God Fairies were Zheng Yiran from their own team and Dai Yuner.
Dai Yuner was the thirty-first Sea God Fairy, standing right beside Lan Fozi. At this moment, she was casting a resentful gaze at Jing Shaoyu, who, with an odd expression, chose to ignore her.
When the fifty-second male contestant finally took the stage, only one Sea God Fairy remained veiled.
Everyone cheered the fifty-second contestant on, but when he removed his mask, the crowd fell silent for a moment—this contestant was unfamiliar to them.
Fifty-second—Long Yue!
Long Yue's appearance couldn't exactly be called ugly, but his gleaming bald head, burly physique, and towering height of over two meters exuded an intimidating aura. He didn't look like someone to be trifled with.
Seeing the situation teetering toward awkwardness, Lan Muzi quickly spoke up: "This junior is truly imposing—overflowing with masculinity! Whether you can unveil all the Sea God Fairies in this first round depends on you now. So, junior, do you have confidence?"
"Of course!" Long Yue ran a large hand over his bald head, flashing a confident smile as he replied firmly.
The sole veiled Sea God Fairy across from him immediately snorted coldly. "Hmph! Such big talk. Outsiders aren't welcome here!"
Jing Shaoyu's expression grew even stranger. Could it really be fate? This girl was Xu Mier—Long Yue's future wife!
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