In Douluo, All the Goddesses Collapse: Chapter 9

"This can't be possible, right? I must be dreaming!"

Hearing Dugu Yan's words, the crowd beneath the stage instantly erupted. Who could have imagined that Wu Xing, at Level 31, had actually defeated Dugu Yan?

When it came to one-on-one combat, it was no exaggeration to say that she was the strongest in the entire Royal Academy. Even Yu Tianheng was no match for her. Yet now, she had lost to a student who had joined only yesterday—and a Soul Elder a whole major realm below her.

Ignoring the astonished crowd and Yu Tianheng's group's shocked gazes, Wu Xing stepped down from the arena and walked over to Zhan Minghui.

Zhan Minghui was still unable to process the result. Only when Wu Xing waved a hand before his eyes did he jolt awake.

"You won?"

"I won." Wu Xing nodded with a smile.

"Ben Yuan, you're way too strong!" Zhan Minghui exclaimed, his face full of admiration.

He had never expected Wu Xing to win, but the truth was right before his eyes. He had even seemed to win with ease. Zhan Minghui had already acknowledged him before, but now Wu Xing held even more weight in his heart.

"All right, it's getting late. We should head back." Seeing that Zhan Minghui still wanted to shower him with flattery, Wu Xing quickly waved him off.

"Okay, Ben Yuan." Zhan Minghui immediately nodded and led Wu Xing away.

He knew that after that spar, Ben Yuan's name would spread throughout the academy. He needed to strengthen their relationship.

After Wu Xing left, Dugu Yan also stepped down from the arena. Yu Tianheng and the others hurried over and asked with concern, "Yanyan, are you all right?"

"Of course I'm fine." Dugu Yan rolled her eyes at them before looking toward Wu Xing's departing figure.

The others all sighed in relief. As her companions, they understood Dugu Yan's temperament well. They had worried she would refuse to accept the loss, but it seemed they had overthought things.

Only after Wu Xing disappeared from sight did Dugu Yan slowly tell them, "That man is very strong. We have an opponent now."

Ye Lingling also instinctively looked in the direction Wu Xing had vanished, an unusual glimmer flashing in her eyes. It was the first time she had heard the proud Yanyan say something like that...

Discovering a Clue ### Under Zhan Minghui's constant flattery, Wu Xing returned to his dormitory. After that spar, the guy was practically becoming his loyal lackey.

After bidding him farewell, Wu Xing opened the dorm room door and entered. He saw that Su Ruoxi had already awakened. She was lying on the bed, her lovely, radiant face still showing a trace of exhaustion.

Upon seeing Wu Xing return, Su Ruoxi's face flushed. Then, shyly, she pulled the blanket over her head.

Wu Xing found her actions amusing. She had already slept with him, yet now she was embarrassed.

Walking to the bed, Wu Xing sat against its edge and lifted the blanket. Seeing her instinctively cover her face, he teased, "Time to get up. If you don't, the sun will be setting soon."

Only then did Su Ruoxi slowly lower her hands.

Her beautiful and seductive appearance, her jade-like lips seeming ready to drip with moisture, stirred an inexplicable impulse within Wu Xing. He nearly wanted to have another fierce battle with her.

In his previous life, he had dated several girlfriends, so he should not have been this lustful. But the women from this anime world were simply too captivating. Even a minor character with only a minute of screen time was incomparable to those so-called goddesses of the modern era.

Seeing the burning look in Wu Xing's eyes, Su Ruoxi's already flushed face instantly turned pale. She was genuinely worried that he would lose control. If they did it again, she would not be getting out of bed today.

There was no helping it. That guy was far too capable, and her body still felt as though it had been torn apart.

Fortunately, Wu Xing understood that it was her first time. He forcibly suppressed the thought of taking her again and said, "Get up."

"Mm." Su Ruoxi sighed in relief and carefully sat up.

Seeing how cautious she was, Wu Xing could not help but smile. "Want me to carry you over?"

"N-No." Su Ruoxi hurriedly shook her head. Gritting her teeth against the discomfort, she hastily entered the bathroom.

Watching Su Ruoxi rush into the bathroom, Wu Xing found it amusing again. Shaking his head, he opened the system. He had not updated the Diary today, so he might as well complete the task while he had some free time.

Hehe, good afternoon, beauties.

By now, the beauties had become accustomed to reading the Diary. The instant he updated it, they began reading.

Seeing the intense delight in Wu Xing's very first line, they could practically picture that smug grin on his face. They were all stunned. What could have made him this happy?

Beauties, are you wondering why I'm so happy today?

Let me tell you some good news. I'm no longer single.

No longer single? What did that mean?

All the women froze. Once they received the explanation for the term, their faces immediately reddened, and they fiercely spat at him in their hearts.

How long had this guy been here? He had already found a girlfriend? Wasn't that too fast?

Could someone have found him and then offered herself to him?

They could not be blamed for thinking that way. As the Diary Instance's owner, his future achievements were boundless. There would definitely be many women harboring such thoughts.

And from what they had learned about Wu Xing over the past few days, if a woman willingly offered herself to him, he would absolutely not refuse.

"That lecherous wolf! I'm so mad! He has no idea how to keep himself clean!" Ning Rongrong said angrily.

She was one of the people interested in Wu Xing. Aside from his identity as the Diary Owner, his Innate Spirit Power Level 30 alone was enough to make her value him. Now that someone else had beaten her to it, how could she possibly be in a good mood?

Ning Rongrong's angry expression left Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing staring blankly. Strange looks appeared on their faces.

Seeming to realize that her reaction was too abnormal, Ning Rongrong blushed and hurriedly explained, "Don't misunderstand. I'm angry because those women with Diary Instances are shameless, not because I like him."

Naturally, the two girls did not believe her explanation. They were not fools. They had long felt something was off about her. Whenever the Diary Owner mentioned certain women, her reaction was always the strongest. Today, she was practically about to overturn the vinegar jar.

"Rongrong, you're not actually interested in that guy, are you?" Xiao Wu could not help asking.

"How could that be?" With her thoughts exposed, Ning Rongrong immediately shook her head like a rattle. "Who would like that lecherous wolf? I just think his talent is so good that I wanted to recruit him into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. But now it looks like there's no chance. Some other woman must have recruited him first."

"Oh."

Ning Rongrong's explanation was reasonable. Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, who had been suspicious, believed her. They knew her identity. As the young lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, it was only natural for her to consider the sect's interests.

Without saying anything more, the three continued reading.

Of course, don't worry. She isn't a Diary Instance holder. I still love all of you.

All the women: Pah!

Besides that, I met one of you today. She was stunning and beautiful, but one thing really hit me hard.

For four days straight, my Diary rewards have been nothing but random junk, while your rewards are all so good. This baby's heart is out of balance!

Anyone who didn't know better would think you were the Diary Owners and I was just a worker.

???

When the women saw this, they were shocked once again. The Diary Owner had met one of them? And he knew that their rewards were excellent?

At that moment, beauties all across the land immediately fell into thought. Yet after pondering for a long time, none could remember meeting anyone suspicious that morning.

In a dormitory at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Dugu Yan had already returned to her room. When she discovered that the Diary had updated, she immediately sought out Ye Lingling.

When she saw the Diary Owner say that he had met one of the women from the Diary, she was slightly surprised. Then a figure emerged in her mind.

"Yanyan, do you think he might be that person?" Ye Lingling asked gravely.

"Which person?" Dugu Yan paused, not immediately understanding who she meant.

"The person who sparred with you this morning," Ye Lingling answered.

Dugu Yan froze, then said, "You mean Ben Yuan?"

"Mm." Ye Lingling nodded firmly.

"That can't be possible, right? Didn't the Diary Owner say he met one of us?" Dugu Yan shook her head. There were two of them, after all.

Seeing Dugu Yan reject the idea, Ye Lingling continued, "What if he deliberately misled us?"

"You mean he intentionally said only one person?" Dugu Yan asked in surprise.

"Yes. Yanyan, think carefully. He's a Soul Elder with three Ten Thousand Year Soul Rings. Have you ever heard of anything that miraculous before?" Ye Lingling analyzed it carefully for Dugu Yan.

"Also, the Diary Owner had Innate Spirit Power Level 30 a few days ago, while he's Level 31. The Diary Owner only entered a human settlement yesterday, and he also only joined Heaven Dou Royal Academy yesterday."

"Isn't all of this too much of a coincidence?"

Ye Lingling had always been a meticulous girl. If Wu Xing had not said that he had met one of them, she would not have made the connection. But after he said it, she instinctively thought of that man from earlier.

The more Dugu Yan listened, the more likely it seemed. Her eyes grew brighter and brighter until she suddenly stood up. "Ling Ling, come with me."

"Where?" Ye Lingling paused.

"Of course, to confirm this. We'll find Zhan Minghui and verify his information!"

After saying that firmly, Dugu Yan wore a sly smile. If the guy she had fought today was really the Diary Owner, then it truly was like searching everywhere in vain, only to find him without any effort.

Taking Stock of Yu Xiaogang ### Wu Xing was still writing away furiously, unaware that two women at Heaven Dou Royal Academy had begun to suspect his identity and were looking for Zhan Minghui to verify his information.

After roasting that crappy system, I feel much better, and my thoughts are clearer. Next, let's talk about something else.

Let's talk about Yu Xiaogang. I'm sure many people were curious after I mentioned him last time. After all, this is gossip about Her Holiness the Pope. You don't get to hear that whenever you want.

Beautiful Dong'er, I'm doing this for your own good. You won't mind, right? You probably won't do anything to me, right?

Spirit City, the Pope's bedroom.

Bibi Dong slammed her delicate jade hand onto the table and raged, "Wu Xing, you dare point fingers at me? Don't let me see you, or I'll make you pay!"

She was furious—absolutely furious. She wanted nothing more than to skin Wu Xing alive. Fine, talk about Yu Xiaogang if you wanted, but why did you have to drag this Pope into it with all that sarcasm?

Bibi Dong could imagine that many women were probably already eagerly waiting to watch her humiliation. How could she, as the Pope, possibly accept that? Worse still, her daughter in the Heaven Dou Empire could see it too. It made her feel as though she wanted to die of embarrassment.

That damned man kept saying he was doing it for her own good, but if he truly cared about her, how could he dig up her dark past for everyone to see?

Beside her, Hu Liena shivered at her teacher's murderous expression, though inwardly she could not help feeling expectant. It was not good of her, but she truly could not hold it back.

Of course, she did not dare show any of it on her face. If her teacher threw her into Death Canyon, she would be finished.

Yu Xiaogang came from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. However, due to a malignant mutation in his Martial Soul, it became the useless Martial Soul Three-Eyed Demon. As a result, he could never break through Level 30 and was expelled from the clan.

At first glance, doesn't he seem rather pitiful? But keep your eyes wide open and take a good look at whether he actually deserves your pity.

After being expelled by his clan, he began to resent the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. He then joined Spirit Hall, which did not have a good relationship with the clan. He claimed to devote himself to researching theoretical knowledge, but his true purpose was merely to use Spirit Hall's immense resources to establish his fame across the continent and prove that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had been shortsighted.

For that goal, he had no morals whatsoever. He deceived beautiful Dong'er, who had still been the Holy Maiden at the time, and used her feelings to increase his own influence.

Later, after being expelled from Spirit Hall, he began resenting Spirit Hall as well. Then he took Tang San as his disciple. You should know that although he had been expelled, beautiful Dong'er had remembered their old affection and had not stripped him of his position as an Honorary Elder.

But what did he do? He clearly knew that Spirit Hall was in conflict with the Clear Sky Sect, yet he went and cultivated someone from an opposing force. Poor beautiful Dong'er—her heart had truly been fed to a dog.

She painstakingly nurtured him and gave him all kinds of resources, only for him to turn out to be an ungrateful wretch. No, worse than an ungrateful wretch. At least an ungrateful wretch merely fails to appreciate their master's kindness. They would not raise an enemy to deal with their master.

Besides, the one who expelled him was the previous Pope. It had nothing to do with beautiful Dong'er. On the contrary, beautiful Dong'er had protected him at every turn. Tell me, isn't someone like this an ungrateful wretch? Isn't he utterly forgetful of kindness?

"This Yu Xiaogang is such trash! He's practically a fence-sitter!" Some of the women reading could not help cursing Yu Xiaogang.

Although Spirit Hall did not get along with some of their factions, facts were facts. Yu Xiaogang's conduct disgusted them. He was even more hateful than Double Standard Tang San.

Not only did he deceive a woman's feelings for his own goals, he even cultivated an enemy in order to take revenge. A man like that deserved to die!

Pitiful people must have something hateful about them. Yu Xiaogang, that ungrateful wretch, used whoever he could use and discarded them the moment they became useless. In his eyes, only his own reputation mattered.

What's especially ridiculous is that he once said there were no useless Martial Souls, only useless Soul Masters. If you aren't useless, then rise up with your own Martial Soul. Make others shut up with your own Martial Soul. Why accept Spirit Hall's resources as if it were only natural while doing things that harm Spirit Hall?

And the title Golden Iron Triangle is a joke too. Their Martial Soul Fusion Skill could have used Liu Erlong's Fire Dragon as its main force, and its power would have been much greater. Yet he insisted on making his own Martial Soul, Three-Eyed Demon, the leader. His intentions are obvious.

Don't say it can't be done. Since they can use a Martial Soul Fusion Skill, who leads it should be easy to decide.

In short, I hope beautiful Dong'er and beautiful Liu Erlong see this guy for what he really is. Don't keep throwing yourselves into it and end up hurt by love.

I'm not exactly a good person either, and I can't stop thinking about you all. But I would never be so heartless, nor would I discard the old for the new. I'm sincere toward every one of you. If you're willing, you can consider me.

All right, that's enough for today. My girlfriend is out, so I'm off. See you tomorrow, everyone.

As Wu Xing wrote the final line, the women finished reading the Diary he had updated today.

Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing looked at one another before their gazes finally fell on Yu Xiaogang ahead of them. All three felt chills run down their spines.

If not for the Diary Owner, they never would have imagined that the gentle and refined Master Yu Xiaogang was this kind of person. He had done so many despicable things. You truly could not judge a person by their appearance.

Inside the Pope's bedroom.

After Hu Liena finished reading Wu Xing's updated Diary, her heart was shaken. She looked nervously at her teacher, whose face had completely darkened, unsure what to do.

She had never expected that her mentor, the Pope she respected most, had been deceived by such a scumbag. If she had the chance, she would definitely make Yu Xiaogang, the man who hurt her teacher, suffer worse than death!

After reading the Diary with an unreadable expression, Bibi Dong repeatedly clenched and relaxed her fair hands. After several times, she forcefully suppressed the rage in her chest and said, "Nana, issue an order. Strip Yu Xiaogang of his status as an Honorary Elder of Spirit Hall. Also, have someone investigate whether Tang San is from the Clear Sky Sect."