Qian Xunji was thrilled. He had never expected such a behemoth to truly exist overseas, one that not only had a Level 99 Limit Douluo, but also a Sea God Godhood Inheritance.
His mind began to race.
He handed the secret letter to his father. Even though Qian Daoliu had already prepared himself, when he took the letter and read its contents, he was still somewhat shaken and could no longer maintain his lofty composure.
"Hiss!"
"The Great Enshrined of Sea God Island is also a Limit Douluo? Doesn't that mean that, counting Xu Feng, Sea God Island has two Limit Douluo in all?"
Qian Daoliu was shocked.
After all, as far as he knew, the only Limit Douluo on the continent today besides himself was the one from the Clear Sky Sect.
To become a Limit Douluo, one needed not only exceptional talent, but also the vast cultivation resources provided by a hereditary clan or a transcendent power—and even a measure of luck.
Yet now, in a corner of this continent, there was actually a Level 99 Limit Douluo. How could he not be surprised?
"It seems I underestimated this continent after all. Even the lands overseas have such crouching tigers and hidden dragons, to say nothing of the boundless Star Dou Great Forest. Presumably, some beings beyond imagination already exist there." A profound, wary glint flashed in Qian Daoliu's eyes as he murmured to himself.
He had thought that, under his leadership, Spirit Hall had built a sufficiently deep foundation. With his status as a Level 99 Limit Douluo and the Angel God's Godhood Inheritance as well, its foundation was enough to sweep aside every power on the continent. But now, it seemed Spirit Hall would have to keep a lower profile in the future.
Otherwise, if it "misjudged" some unknown power one day, Spirit Hall might suffer grievous losses and a "bloodshed incident."
At that thought, the Great Enshrined, who had been riding high and full of pride, became vigilant.
Suppressing his complicated thoughts, Qian Daoliu turned his gaze to Xu Feng. Satisfaction showed on his face, and he could not keep the smile from his lips. "His strength and age are genuine, and Sea God Island, the power backing him, is real too. Spirit Hall is destined to flourish!"
"Xu Feng, you come from Sea God Island and are a genuine Limit Douluo. Dong'er is the saintess of Spirit Hall. Although her level is not as high as yours now, her talent is extraordinary. Among her peers, she stands out like a blazing sun, and her future accomplishments are unimaginable. A marriage between you two would be a match made in heaven. Spirit Hall agrees to this marriage," Qian Daoliu said.
He watched Xu Feng's expression closely, terrified that Xu Feng would change his mind at this critical moment. That would ruin everything.
When Bibi Dong, standing to the side, heard the Great Enshrined compare her with Xu Feng and call them a match made in heaven, her exquisite, uncommonly beautiful face instantly flushed like the evening clouds. Even her fair ears turned a faint pink, and she felt a little embarrassed.
She lowered her head and clutched the corners of her skirt with both hands, her whole expression shy. She stole an inadvertent glance at Xu Feng's face, a trace of nervousness deep in her eyes. Her heart involuntarily beat faster, and she feared that Xu Feng would refuse the marriage.
Before Xu Feng, even though she was a leading figure among the younger generation, radiant as the blazing sun, she still felt ashamed of her own inferiority. Xu Feng's halo was simply too dazzling.
Xu Feng won't refuse, will he? Bibi Dong's heart nearly leaped into her throat. Then she felt that she was being too forward, too lacking in restraint. Pah, pah, pah! Bibi Dong, can't you show a little restraint? If Xu Feng notices you like this, you'll die of embarrassment!
Original timeline, Sky Screen.
When everyone saw how nervous Pope Bibi Dong looked on the Sky Screen, they began flooding it with comments.
"Haha, I never thought Her Holiness the Pope would look like that when she was young."
"Your Holiness, what are you nervous about? You're peerlessly graceful and beautiful. How could you not be worthy of Xu Feng?" someone said in support of Bibi Dong.
"Don't make me laugh. What kind of person is Lord Xu? He's the young master of Sea God Island and a Limit Douluo on top of that. He and the young Bibi Dong are a perfect match, all right?" someone retorted.
"I wonder what expression Her Holiness the Pope in Spirit Hall will make when she sees herself on the Sky Screen? This is too interesting."
When the people of the original timeline saw that Her Holiness the Pope, who was unapproachable and overbearing, could actually become nervous over a man in another timeline, their faces filled with all sorts of expressions.
The lofty figure who had always been beyond their reach was now showing such an awkward side on the Sky Screen, and they found it novel.
At Shrek Academy, when the close-cropped Yu Xiaogang saw Bibi Dong like that, he instantly put on a mask of anguish. His expression was miserable, his hands clenched weakly into fists, and two tears rolled silently down his face.
"Dong'er, don't!" He reached out as though trying to touch Bibi Dong on the Sky Screen, looking aggrieved and furious.
Watching the woman he loved give her heart to someone else and be claimed by another left him feeling powerless.
He had already become the aggrieved party.
In the Pope's Palace of Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong narrowed her eyes, concealing the sharp light within them. "Hmph! No matter how outstanding he is, how can you lose your composure like that?" she said, frustrated that she had failed to live up to expectations.
"If I were to descend into that timeline in person, what would it matter how outstanding Xu Feng was? He wouldn't be worth so much as a glance from me, much less make my heart flutter," she declared confidently, looking as though she had no fear of being slapped in the face.
In a palace hall somewhere in the Heaven Dou Empire, a strange look appeared on Qian Renxue's face. Watching her own mother enter a marriage alliance with another man was embarrassing, but also a little thrilling.
"Xu Feng is dignified and handsome, and his strength has reached that of a Level 99 Limit Douluo. He's quite a good match for that woman." The absurd thought popped into her head, and she hurriedly shook it away. Qian Renxue, pull yourself together! How can you let Xu Feng steal Father's woman?
She looked at her father on the Sky Screen, feeling a little helpless and anxious. "Father, stop grinning like a fool. Xu Feng has already stolen your woman. If you don't act soon, I won't be able to be born in this timeline."
Xu Feng's timeline, inside the Worship Hall.
"Yes, let's settle the marriage just like that."
"You and Dong'er are made for each other. There's no better-matched couple in the world."
"I like to speak the truth. An eagle of a woman like Dong'er can only be subdued by you."
"..."
Golden Crocodile Douluo, the other enshrined, and the elders all chimed in, afraid of letting a great Buddha like Xu Feng get away.
When Bibi Dong heard the enshrined use her as "bait" to hook the big fish Xu Feng, she felt both embarrassed and angry, while nervously awaiting his response.
"What are you all babbling about?"
"Old Qian, I agree to the marriage. Next, Dong'er and I are going out to temper ourselves. Aren't you going to show a little generosity? Give us some travel money?"
After saying that, Xu Feng turned his gaze to Golden Crocodile Douluo and the other enshrined, looking to fleece them. "Little Gold, you show a little generosity too."