The "Love at Second Sight" segment had concluded.
The blind date event had now reached its most crucial phase.
After exchanging a glance with Tang Yinmeng, Lan Muzi nodded, and Tang Yinmeng announced, "Here on Sea God Lake, at the Sea God's Fate Blind Date Event, we are now past the halfway point of the proceedings. But I must say, the true climax begins right now!"
"All the gentlemen, you may begin your prayers. For the upcoming fourth segment will determine whether you can win the favor of the Sea God Fairies and ultimately take home a beauty!" she continued with a smile.
"Indeed," Lan Muzi picked up where Tang Yinmeng left off, "what's about to begin is the most thrilling and exhilarating moment of the Sea God's Fate Blind Date Event—the fourth segment: 'A Fate Across Three Lifetimes!' At least seventy percent of whether a perfect ending can be achieved will be determined in this segment."
"So, I must once again remind all the Sea God Fairies," he emphasized, "you must choose carefully. You only have one chance to make your choice, and once it's made, it cannot be changed. Therefore, please search your hearts, confirm your feelings, and make this decision—one that may affect the rest of your lives—with the utmost caution. Do not do anything that your future self might regret!"
Upon hearing the hosts' words, most of the male participants wore expressions of tension or fear, while the reactions of the female participants varied, each lost in their own thoughts.
"The 'Fate Across Three Lifetimes' segment is about to begin. The rules for this segment are the same as 'Love at Second Sight'—the order will be determined by drawing lots. So, ladies, listen carefully," Tang Yinmeng said with a gentle smile. "Additionally, before making your choice, you may ask the gentleman you wish to choose one question or make one request. Then, based on his response, you can finalize your decision."
"Alright, let's begin the draw," she concluded.
"This time, it's my turn to draw the lots," Lan Muzi said, producing a brand-new lottery box. With a smile, he reached inside, pulled out a stick, and after a quick glance, announced, "Alright, our first Sea God Fairy to make her choice has been decided."
"Junior Ye Xinglan, please make your choice," Tang Yinmeng took the stick from Lan Muzi, scanned it, and immediately called out.
A beam of light instantly illuminated Ye Xinglan, enhancing her already striking blend of elegance and allure, drawing the gaze of everyone present.
The spectators on the shore erupted in excitement. They hadn't expected one of the Shrek Seven Monsters to be the first to take the stage—this was truly thrilling! Cheers filled the air as they chanted Ye Xinglan's name or the title "Goddess of War."
"Goddess of War"—this was the primary impression the Outer Academy students had of Ye Xinglan. Her combat style truly embodied the demeanor of a war goddess, and coupled with her naturally valiant aura, people gradually began referring to her as such, a title that gained widespread recognition.
On the lake, the male participants also turned their attention to this tall, long-legged beauty. Among them, of course, was Xu Lizhi, who gazed at Ye Xinglan with infatuation. Though he knew she would never choose him, a faint thread of hope still lingered in his heart.
Without hesitation, Ye Xinglan's eyes remained fixed on Jing Shaoyu from start to finish. Now, she directly guided the lotus leaf beneath her feet to drift toward him.
"Wait, Junior Ye Xinglan, don't be so hasty! You still have one more question you can ask!" Tang Yinmeng immediately called out to stop the decisive Ye Xinglan, speaking helplessly.
"No need." Ye Xinglan shook her head. "I know my choice, and I'll never regret it!"
As she spoke, the lotus leaf beneath her feet suddenly accelerated, carrying her before Jing Shaoyu under everyone's gaze. Smiling brightly, she declared, "This time, I'm the first!"
Hearing this, Jing Shaoyu's face broke into a knowing smile as he nodded immediately. "Yes, you're the first."
Witnessing this scene, Xu Lizhi's heart completely shattered. He fell straight backward into the lake, creating a huge splash that startled the two boys beside him.
Lan Muzi and Tang Yinmeng both wore expressions of helplessness and regret. They hadn't expected this seemingly simple and good-natured junior to be so resolute, choosing to abandon his remaining eligibility by plunging into the water. Ah, perhaps this was what a broken heart looked like.
However, Xu Lizhi's fall attracted little attention. Apart from Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, and a few others, no one spared him a thought. As for Ye Xinglan, the object of Xu Lizhi's longing, she didn't even notice the incident.
At this moment, Ye Xinglan was immersed in happiness—she had finally come in first for once.
Meanwhile, on the tower ship, Elder He Lao, the Candy Bean Douluo, expressed displeasure: "This child's temperament is too fragile. He needs proper tempering, or such a promising youngster will be wasted."
"Indeed!" Feng Wuyu, the Blazing Dragon Douluo, nodded in agreement. "It's just a woman—is it worth being so desperate? He's got no backbone at all. Old He, if you can't bear to discipline him, hand him over to me. I'll make sure he transforms into a real man!"
Yet Feng Wuyu's self-assured remarks drew collective ridicule from the other Elders.
"That old bachelor should keep his opinions to himself."
The event on the lake continued. Lan Muzi drew the next lot and announced, "Next up—Junior Ding Xiaoling."
Ding Xiaoling was the second most prominent female disciple in the Inner Academy after Tang Yinmeng—not just in cultivation but also in age. At thirty years old, she was the undisputed second senior sister of the Inner Academy.
She chose a senior brother around her age, a fellow student from her cohort. However, Ding Xiaoling had greater talent and entered the Inner Academy much earlier, while this senior brother had barely scraped through the threshold. Thus, when Ding Xiaoling selected him, his overwhelmed and flustered reaction was palpable.
After Ding Xiaoling, Lan Muzi drew several more lots in succession. The female disciples who took the stage each made their choices—after all, those who had come this far in the matchmaking event were genuinely interested in romance or marriage. Not choosing now would have been a true waste of time.
"Next, Junior Na'er," Lan Muzi called out.
This time, all eyes were truly upon the stage, for the one stepping forward was none other than Shrek Academy's most popular figure—the Dragon Spear Goddess. While calling her the continent's number one beauty might still be a stretch given her youthful charm, there was no doubt she was Shrek Academy's most stunning belle.
Everyone was eager to know who could win the favor of the Dragon Spear Goddess. Although the answer seemed obvious, what if? Not everyone could score full marks on an open-book exam, let alone a life-changing prediction like this.
"Junior Sister Na'er, do you have any questions to ask?" Tang Yinmeng asked with a smile.
"Hehe, no need, Senior Sister. No one here knows him better than I do, because our hearts have long since merged as one," Na'er said, placing a hand over her chest with a blissful expression.
This drew mournful groans from nearly all the male students present. They didn't realize Na'er meant her words literally about their hearts merging, taking it merely as a romantic declaration. But that didn't stop them from viewing Jing Shaoyu as a rival. If not for the six red Soul Rings he'd displayed earlier, some might have actually challenged him.
"Wow, he's truly fortunate then!" Tang Yinmeng remarked, shooting Jing Shaoyu a disapproving glance. This junior brother really knew how to attract trouble—already having someone as wonderful as Na'er, yet still provoking Junior Sisters Ye, Wu, and Xu. How outrageous.
Unaware of Tang Yinmeng's thoughts, Na'er guided her lotus leaf to float before Jing Shaoyu and, without hesitation, leaped onto his leaf, hugging him tightly while giggling, "Brother, I'm here!"
"Mhm!" Jing Shaoyu beamed, ruffling her hair affectionately.
Nearby, Ye Xinglan frowned at Na'er's actions, tugging at her sleeve. "Hey, Na'er, we agreed not to touch Brother Yu. How could you do this?"
"Oops, I got too excited and forgot," Na'er replied with a laugh, though her excuse was clearly half-hearted.
The male students groaned even louder, their gazes toward Jing Shaoyu growing increasingly hostile. This despicable guy had stolen two goddesses at once—utterly unforgivable!
On the Tower Ship, the Elders whispered among themselves. "Hmm? I thought Jing Shaoyu and Na'er were siblings? How..."
"No, A'Yu and Na'er are only siblings in name—they share no blood relation," Jing Ziyuan immediately clarified, her tone and demeanor far from the respectful way one would address a group of Titled Douluo, showing just how flustered she was.
The Elders present all knew Jing Ziyuan's status, so they took no offense at her bluntness, smiling kindly. "Ah, I see. I just came out of seclusion, so I'm not too familiar with them yet."
Yun Ming and Ya Li exchanged a knowing smile but remained silent.
Lan Muzi continued drawing lots.
"Next, Junior Sister Xu Mier," he announced.
Xu Mier wasn't classically beautiful, but she carried a unique aura—cold, violent, like a dormant volcano ready to erupt at any moment. This peculiar temperament kept most male students at a respectful distance.
It was precisely because of this personality that, despite participating in several Sea God's Fate events, she remained alone.
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A woman too strong-willed often struggled to find a suitable partner.
"Mier, come on, let me see who you've got your eye on?" Tang Yinmeng couldn't help but laugh. She and Xu Mier were good friends, so she naturally paid close attention to her.
Xu Mier rolled her eyes at her before scanning the crowd of boys present and shouting, "Who's confident enough to defeat me? Step up and fight me."
Perhaps it was truly fate that she and Long Yue were meant to be together, as everything unfolded just as it had before. Driven by his masculine pride, Long Yue immediately stepped forward and engaged in a fierce battle with Xu Mier.
The outcome remained unchanged. Despite Xu Mier's strength, she was no match for Long Yue, who possessed a Spirit Avatar. After a prolonged struggle, she was ultimately defeated.
The Elders aboard the Tower Ship each offered their own assessments of the match.
Yun Ming nodded slightly and remarked, "So this is the Mountain Dragon King Spirit, hmm? The bloodline aura is quite potent. In this regard, the Soul Masters of the Star Luo Empire do indeed surpass those of our Douluo Continent. However, their shortcomings are also evident—the fusion between their Martial Souls and spiritual power isn't seamless. This will become increasingly apparent as their cultivation advances and will eventually hinder their progress."
"But this Long Yue is quite impressive. He's promising."
"Yes, you're absolutely right," Cai Yue'er chimed in with a nod. "Long Yue is indeed formidable. If it hadn't been for Shaoyu three years ago, we might not have been able to defeat him."
"Haha," Yun Ming chuckled. "Well, it's only natural for him to be powerful, given that he carries the bloodline and Martial Soul of one of the legendary Nine Great Dragon Kings."
The Crimson Dragon Douluo, Zhuo Shi, had a sudden thought and asked, "Oldest, how does this boy's bloodline compare to that of my grand-disciple Tang Wulin?"
"Hmm," Yun Ming pondered briefly before smiling. "It's hard to say. Tang Wulin's bloodline is quite mysterious. While we can confirm it's draconic in nature, determining exactly which dragon lineage it belongs to isn't something we can hastily conclude. As for which is stronger—well, isn't it simple? Just have the two boys fight it out, and we'll have our answer."
"Hey, Oldest, aren't you just setting Old Zhuo Shi's grandson up for failure? That Tang Wulin isn't even a Soul King yet. Even with his Golden Dragon Bloodline, he can barely match a high-tier Soul King at best. But Long Yue is a Soul Saint! If these two fought, the outcome would be obvious, wouldn't it?" Feng Wuyu couldn't resist mocking.
"Shut your trap!" Zhuo Shi snapped irritably, shoving Feng Wuyu, but wisely dropped the subject. Though he held high hopes for Tang Wulin, even he didn't believe the boy was currently capable of competing with Long Yue.
The Elders' conversation was naturally only audible among themselves. Yet, in an unnoticed corner, the Golden Tree swayed faintly, accompanied by an almost imperceptible cold snort.
Xu Mier maneuvered her lotus leaf to stop beside Long Yue and declared bluntly, "You won. I choose you."
Long Yue nodded at her, a trace of exasperation flashing in his eyes. Even someone as domineering as him found it hard to handle an even more assertive girl.
Xu Mier, however, couldn't care less. She glanced at him and said coolly, "If you choose me, you can't choose anyone else—or I'll blow you up!"
Long Yue's lips twitched, torn between speechlessness and displeasure. "You chose me!"
Xu Mier retorted, "Same difference!"
Long Yue fell silent, fearing that if he continued, this girl might say something even more outrageous.
Tang Yinmeng couldn't contain her smile when she saw this scene. She laughed and said, "Congratulations, Na'er, you've finally found the right man for you! Now let's continue."
"Next up, junior Wu Siduo," Lan Muzi announced as he drew the next name.
Hearing her turn had come, Wu Siduo didn't hesitate at all. Under everyone's gaze, she floated directly toward Jing Shaoyu. Given the precedents set by Ye Xinglan and Na'er, no one found Wu Siduo's choice surprising.
By now, the male students were glaring at Jing Shaoyu with increasing hostility. Damn it! There were already so few female students, yet this guy had managed to attract so many—and the most beautiful ones at that. It was truly infuriating!
Though Jing Shaoyu couldn't read his fellow disciples' thoughts, he could sense their envious stares. He felt helpless about it but had no intention of backing down.
Wu Siduo stopped before Jing Shaoyu, the ice on her cold, pretty face melting away as she broke into a radiant smile. "I'm here too," she said.
"Mm, I was waiting for you," Jing Shaoyu replied with a gentle smile