"There isn't a single man in this world who isn't drawn to beauty. Mr. Wu Tong simply focuses on his studies and hasn't paid much attention to such matters."
"If Mr. Wu Tong had no women around him, I wouldn't dare speculate. But since he's surrounded by those stunning maids, it's clear that beauty still holds sway over him."
"As long as the woman we send can win Mr. Wu Tong's favor, then—"
That's right! Why didn't we think of this? If Wu Tong truly had no interest in women, why would he keep so many beauties by his side?
At that moment, everyone in the room had an epiphany, so absorbed in their realization that they barely registered Dai Weis' next words.
Their minds were already racing with fantasies—what if the woman they sent caught Wu Tong's eye? What then?
After a while, they snapped out of their reverie and turned their fervent gazes back to the Star Luo Emperor.
"Your Majesty, this subject has a daughter—bright, lively, and clever—"
"Oh, please! Your daughter is spoiled rotten. She'd only annoy Mr. Wu Tong. Your Majesty, my daughter is far more suitable—"
"Your Majesty, my niece is a rare beauty!"
...
This was a golden opportunity. Given Wu Tong's temperament, if the woman they sent became his, their entire family could soar to unimaginable heights.
In an instant, the study descended into chaos, with ministers arguing and even brawling over the chance to offer their candidates.
Watching the commotion, the Star Luo Emperor remained unperturbed.
Instead, he was exhilarated. According to Dai Weis, this plan had a success rate of at least 40%.
That was more than enough to gamble on.
"Enough. Silence."
A nearby elder, a Titled Douluo, unleashed his aura, instantly quelling the uproar.
Chastened, the ministers quickly regained their composure.
Once order was restored, the emperor turned to Dai Weis with a gentle expression.
"Weis, which women in our empire do you think should be sent to Mr. Wu Tong?"
It's settled. Absolutely settled.
The moment the emperor addressed him as "Weis" instead of "Crown Prince," Dai Weis knew his position was secure.
Barring any mishaps, he would be the next Star Luo Emperor.
As for the others?
Hah. What chance do they have against me?
Suppressing his excitement, Dai Weis responded, "Reporting to Father Emperor, this son believes—"
The ministers leaned in, their eyes alight with hope, praying to hear the names of their daughters or relatives.
"—Imperial Sister Dai Yueyao, Imperial Sister Dai Yueheng, the Xu Family's second daughter, Xu Qianqian..."
A string of names flowed from Dai Weis' lips as if he had long prepared this list.
"...and the Zhu Family's Zhu Zhuqing. These women are all suitable to be sent to Mr. Wu Tong."
"Zhu Zhuqing..."
The emperor's gaze sharpened, his eyes filled with unreadable meaning as he stared at Dai Weis.
This is about eliminating future threats.
But then he remembered—he had already decided to make Dai Weis his heir.
And his third son, that useless, self-indulgent waste...
The emperor sighed inwardly.
Very well. Since the decision is made, let it be so.
Indecision invites disaster.
After a brief silence, the emperor waved his hand.
"Proceed as you've suggested."
"Father Emperor is wise!"
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Amid the chorus of praise, the Star Luo Empire began mobilizing to win Wu Tong's favor.
—
And it wasn't just these four powers taking action.
Seagod Island, the elemental academies, the lower four sects—news spread quickly.
After careful consideration, every faction reached the same conclusion: Wu Tong was not an enemy to provoke.
Thus, they all began scheming to forge favorable ties with him.
—
Beyond Douluo Planet.
The God Realm.
The ever-shifting clouds morphed from rolling waves to serene beauties, their transformations unpredictable yet breathtaking.
Bathed in the divine glow, an imposing palace shimmered with golden light—the pinnacle of the God Realm, the seat of its supreme authority.
The God Committee.
Today, the long-sealed doors of this hall creaked open once more.
Inside, five figures sat around an ornate circular table, dividing it into equal parts.
These five were the God Kings of the God Realm:
The God of Life, the God of Destruction, the God of Kindness, the God of Evil, and the Asura God.
Together, they governed the God Realm, commanding deities with absolute authority.
Normally, each ruled their own domain, rarely convening.
Yet today, for reasons unknown, all five had gathered.
...
"Asura, what's so urgent that you've called us all here?"
The God of Destruction spoke first, his tone impatient. His relationship with the Asura God had never been cordial.
"Little Violet, if Asura is in such a hurry, it must be important. Otherwise, why summon us so urgently? Let's hear him out."
The God of Life soothed her husband before turning to the Asura God, awaiting his explanation.
"Yes, Asura, get on with it. We have matters to attend to."
The God of Kindness and the God of Evil chimed in, their playful natures ill-suited to such solemnity.
"Then take a look at this first."
Having lived with them for so long, the Asura God knew their temperaments well.
Without further ado, he projected a scene—Wu Tong unleashing the Void Divine Sword.
"This is... Douluo Continent?"
The God of Evil recognized the setting at once. The unique cultivation laws of that world were unmistakable among those governed by the God Realm.
"It is Douluo Continent. But why show us this, Asura?"
The God of Kindness tilted her head in confusion.
The God of Life and the God of Destruction exchanged equally puzzled glances.
...
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