GG Bond and Cheng Liuxiang

"Ahem, Spectator, although there was a slight mishap just now, Naruto Uzumaki and Uchiha Sasuke have voluntarily withdrawn, and the remaining eight contestants will continue to participate in the next round."

Next, we will draw lots again to determine the next presenter.

Ai Fei took several deep breaths, forcibly suppressing the panic in her heart—this live broadcast covering the entire continent and the entire Federation could not afford the slightest mistake. The organizers could not directly appear at this moment, so as the host, she had to shoulder the heavy responsibility of controlling the situation.

With the cooperation of the staff, the new lottery process was completed quickly.

Holding the draw results, Ai Fei spoke into the soul-guided microphone, "Next up for the performance is the tenth group's entrant—Your Majesty, GG Bond."

"GG Bond advanced to the finals with a perfect record of nine wins in the early stages of the competition. His strength should not be underestimated. Let's give him a round of applause as he expresses his feelings to Silver Dragon Princess!"

As Ai Fei finished speaking, a highly recognizable, maniacal laugh rang out first, "Hahahaha!!!"

GG Bond, dressed in a bright red battle robe, stepped out from the contestants' line. A golden "pig nose" pattern was embroidered on the chest of the robe, making his slightly chubby figure stand out.

He strode to the center of the arena, suddenly stopped, and gave Gu Yuena, who was on the Matchmaking Platform, an exaggerated gentlemanly bow:

"Hello, beautiful Miss Gu Yuena! Let me formally introduce myself. My name is Bond (爆), GG Bond (GG Bao), or you can affectionately call me by my nickname— GG Bond."

This series of somewhat comical actions and self-introductions prompted many Spectator to simultaneously think, "This guy is way too annoying!"

To be fair, GG Bond's features aren't bad-looking; in fact, his round face gives him a cute appearance. He's just a little chubby, but his "confident" demeanor always seems a bit exaggerated.

GG Bond seemed oblivious to the Spectator's subtle reaction and continued:

"Beautiful lady, I do not currently possess any particularly valuable items, but since this is the first time I have expressed my feelings to you, I would like to offer you my most precious possession as a gift to show my sincerity."

"The most precious thing?" This question instantly piqued the curiosity of everyone present.

Many Spectator who previously harbored dissatisfaction with GG Bond have now changed their minds – his willingness to give away his most cherished item upon their first meeting demonstrates a sincerity that far surpasses that of many other contestants.

Even Gu Yuena on the Matchmaking Platform glanced sideways at these words, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

However, she had no expectations for the outcome of the marriage proposal. Even if GG Bond offered a rare Spirit Bone or Divine Artifact, it might not sway her mind. At this moment, she was already considering how to politely refuse, preparing to persuade him to take back his gift after he presented it.

However, when GG Bond took out the "gift" from the Storage Soul Tool at his waist, the entire Spectator was stunned.

It was an enormous lollipop, as thick as an adult's arm, shaped like a rainbow disc, covered in five colors of sugar coating: red, orange, yellow, green, and blue. It shimmered under the light, making it instantly recognizable as a sweet treat.

"Beautiful Miss Gu Yuena, this is my favorite ' Super Lollipop Glory Collector's Edition '!"

GG Bond held the lollipop in both hands, his face showing obvious pain, but he still insisted on handing it to the high platform:

"I spent three whole months trying to get my hands on it, intending to keep it for myself and enjoy it slowly. But after seeing your stunning beauty, I've decided to reluctantly part with it and give it to you! You must savor it carefully; it tastes truly amazing!"

The live-streaming camera thoughtfully zoomed in, giving the lollipop a close-up— Spectator could even clearly see the production label at the end of the stick, with a production date clearly showing it was three days prior.

"Is... is this for real?"

"Seriously?! Just by adding 'Super' and 'Honorary Collector's Edition,' you can turn a regular lollipop into a 'precious gift'?"

"This guy is definitely here to cause trouble! Is he deliberately playing a trick on us and the Silver Dragon Princess?"

The Spectator erupted in chaos. Any previous goodwill towards GG Bond vanished, replaced by a screen full of astonishment and dissatisfaction.

"Trash Bond! Trash Bond!"

Many of Silver Dragon Princess's loyal supporters became even more agitated, with some even muttering curses under their breath, bringing the atmosphere at the scene to the brink of chaos once again.

Seeing this, Ai Fei quickly stepped forward to smooth things over, forcing a professional smile on her face:

"Haha, Your Majesty GG Bond is so humorous! You must be trying to make Silver Dragon Princess smile in this unique way, right? This idea is truly impressive."

As she spoke, she secretly winked at GG Bond, hoping he would back down gracefully and end this awkward situation as soon as possible.

No!

GG Bond completely missed Ai Fei's hint. He held up his lollipop and retorted seriously:

"This is truly my most precious possession! Don't underestimate it; my current Soul Power Level is entirely thanks to the energy provided by this Super Lollipop! Not only is it delicious, but it also quickly restores Soul Power, making it my 'secret weapon' in battle!"

"I don't believe you!"

Ai Fei inwardly scoffed. The production label on the lollipop was still clearly visible; it looked like an ordinary snack, not at all like a "secret weapon."

But as the host, she couldn't expose him in public, so she could only force a smile.

At this moment, GG Bond, holding a lollipop, walked to the foot of the Matchmaking Platform, looked up at Gu Yuena, and handed over the gift again. "Beautiful lady, this lollipop represents all my feelings, I hope you will accept it."

"..."

Gu Yuena looked at the brightly colored lollipop, remained silent for a few seconds, and then gently shook her head. "I'm sorry, Your Majesty GG Bond. Since this is so important to you, please keep it as a keepsake. I appreciate your kindness, but a gift is unnecessary."

"Beautiful little..."

Before GG Bond could say anything more, Ai Fei quickly interrupted, speaking into the soul-guided microphone, "The presentation is now over. Thank you very much GG Bond, for your sincere sharing!"

To quickly defuse the awkwardness caused by GG Bond, Ai Fei swiftly moved forward with concise words, loudly announcing into the soul-guided microphone. "Let's welcome the next presenter—the final entrant from Group Nine, the Divine-level Mecha Master: Your Majesty Cheng Liuxiang!"

As the introductions ended, a young man dressed in a light orange outfit stepped out from the contestants' line.

Cheng Liuxiang is thirty-three years old this year. He has a delicate face and a tall and straight figure. Although he looks frail, he is already a level ninety-one Titled Douluo.

What's even more special is that he is the only contestant among the top ten in this year's Martial Arts Matchmaking Convention to advance entirely through Mecha combat.

In a arena where most contestants rely on their Martial Soul, Battle Armor, or Soul Power to overpower their opponents, Cheng Liuxiang, piloting his exclusive Red-level Mecha, "Orange War Treasure," has overcome numerous obstacles with his exquisite Mecha control skills and tactical layout. His unique fighting style has already garnered him considerable attention.

"I laugh as I brandish my sword to the sky, my heart and soul remain loyal to the Kunlun Mountains, whether I stay or go!" As soon as Cheng Liuxiang stood still, he loudly recited a bold line of poetry, his tone full of high spirits.

This unexpected display of literary talent instantly warmed up the atmosphere.

Ai Fei keenly sensed this was an opportunity to turn the tide and immediately stepped forward to cooperate. "What a magnificent Lingyun of poetry! I never expected that Your Highness Cheng Liuxiang not only possesses superb Mecha piloting skills but also literary talent; it is truly admirable. May I ask what you wish to say to Your Highness the Silver Dragon Princess?"

Cheng Liuxiang slowly raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping across the entire scene before finally settling on the Soul Camera: "I was born into a poor family of swordsmen. My lifelong dream has always been to become a great hero who saves the country and its people."

He paused, a hint of bitterness in his voice, "Unfortunately, I am dull-witted and have bad luck. No matter how hard I try, I can't master my family's secret technique: Flying Fresh from Beyond."

Many friends think I'm a salted fish, but they're wrong. I'm not even as good as a salted fish; I'm a dead fish, a worthless dead fish.

Huh? Why did they suddenly start chanting the past?

This sudden outburst of self-pity stunned Ai Fei, who instinctively scratched her head, trying to ease the awkwardness.

"Your Cheng Liuxiang, you don't need to belittle yourself like that. You are now a level 91 Titled Douluo, and a rare Divine-level Mecha Master on the continent. How can such achievements be 'worthless'?"

She thought to herself, "If a Titled Douluo calls himself a 'dead fish,' then aren't those of us who haven't reached the Titled Douluo even less than 'dead fish'?"

No, you don't understand.

Cheng Liuxiang looked up at the sky and said, "I have lived in a daze for more than 20 years, and my Soul Power has remained at level 29."

Until six years ago, a Thunder unexpectedly struck my head, inadvertently opening up my Ren and Du meridians and instantly boosting my comprehension. From then on, my cultivation speed increased by leaps and bounds, and in just six years, I advanced from Soul Grandmaster to my current Titled Douluo."

"What? From Soul Grandmaster to Titled Douluo in just six years?"

"An average of ten levels per year? This isn't 'dull-witted,' it's clearly defying the heavens and changing one's fate!"

"So it turns out that Your Majesty Cheng Liuxiang had such an extraordinary encounter; no wonder you were able to become Divine-level Mecha Master!"

The Spectator erupted in cheers, their initial dissatisfaction stemming from the previous two unexpected events completely replaced by this shocking revelation.

For Spirit Master in the Douluo Continent, the "growth history of Titled Douluo" is already a highly attractive topic, and the extraordinary encounter of "advancing to level 61 in six years" is even more unheard of. Everyone held their breath, afraid of missing any details.

"Wow!"

Ai Fei's voice was filled with undisguised amazement, her tone completely genuine. "I never imagined that Your Cheng Liuxiang's cultivation path would be so legendary! From 'dull-witted' to ' Titled Douluo,' such a remarkable turnaround is enough to make those who once looked down on you take notice."

She abruptly changed the subject, bringing the discussion back to the marriage proposal segment:

"However, the main purpose of today's event is the Martial Arts Tournament for Marriage. I believe that by sharing your experiences, you are also demonstrating your growth and potential to Silver Dragon Princess. I wonder if you have any specific wishes you would like to express to Her Majesty Silver Dragon Princess?"

In Ai Fei's view, Cheng Liuxiang's recounting of the past was undoubtedly to highlight his "reversal of fortune" and win Gu Yuena's favor—after all, his cultivation speed of "six levels in six years" was enough to prove his potential and talent.

"Have!"

Suddenly, Cheng Liuxiang raised her voice, her figure flashed, and she instantly rushed to the Soul Camera below, grabbing the lens. Her tone was urgent, even tinged with emotion:

"Ziyi! Ziyi! Can you see this? I'm now Titled Douluo! I've even become Divine-level Mecha Master!"

Your family used to say I was "mediocre and not good enough for you," but now they definitely won't object to us anymore! Ziyi, wait for me, I will definitely marry you!

Upon hearing this, the scene instantly descended into chaos.

"Ziyi? Who is this?"

"Weren't you supposed to confess your feelings to Silver Dragon Princess? How come a ' Ziyi ' suddenly appeared?"

"What's going on here? Could it be that Cheng Liuxiang isn't participating in the competition for the sake of Silver Dragon Princess?"

Ai Fei's smile froze, her lips twitched, and only one thought occupied her mind, "Something's happened! Something's happened again!"

Looking at the emotionally charged Cheng Liuxiang in front of the camera, she felt a chill run down her spine. As an ordinary radio host, she never imagined that a highly anticipated Martial Arts Matchmaking Convention to find a husband would encounter such "unconventional" contestants one after another.

How come these powerful individuals who made it to the final round are all so "outrageous"?

Even the Qiangu Dongfeng on the Presidium couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his eye.

Previously, he had also subtly hinted to Gu Yuena that if she was dissatisfied with any of the contestants, she could directly refuse them, and he would be responsible for coordinating public opinion and influence afterwards.

But watching the unexpected events unfolding below, he suddenly realized that his worries were somewhat unnecessary.

First, Naruto Sasuke withdrew from the competition for their "comrades," then GG Bond gave away "Super Lollipop," and now Cheng Liuxiang has publicly confessed his love to "Ziyi," completely ignoring his marriage prospectus Gu Yuena.

Judging from the performance of these contestants alone, let alone the fact that Gu Yuena had no intention of choosing a husband, even an ordinary female Spirit Master would probably not choose a partner from these people.

Gu Yuena, Matchmaking Platform, maintained a calm expression, but a hint of helplessness flashed in her eyes. She had never had any expectations for this marriage selection, but now it seemed that this final stage was perhaps even more absurd than she had imagined.

"Continue." Gu Yuena's cool voice rang out as she looked at the already confused Ai Fei.

"Yes, yes!"

Ai Fei quickly snapped to attention and shouted into the Soul Microphone, "Thank you for your self-presentation, Your Majesty Cheng Liuxiang. I wish you and your loved one a happy ending. Now it's time for the next contestant to take the stage."

The surrounding staff tried their best to persuade Cheng Liuxiang to leave.

Ai Fei raised her trembling hand, took out a number plate, and said in a shaky voice, "Please, please welcome the next Your Majesty, Lan Fuzi of the eighth group!"