Flender's Greed, Yu Xiaogang's Attempt to Change His Fate Through the Star Official Challenge, and Tang San's Regret

A pair of naturally flirtatious peach-blossom eyes that could ensnare the soul.

They exuded a charm unlike any other.

Just then, a golden light blossomed.

Its radiance reflected on Hu Liena's cheeks, and golden light shone in her eyes.

Her face instantly lit up with joy, and she was overcome with excitement.

Because right before her, that familiar golden feather had—

miraculously... appeared.

"The Lucky Golden Feather! I've been... chosen?"

"I really have been chosen!"

The towel slipped from Hu Liena's body.

She hurriedly picked it up.

Then she reached out toward the Lucky Star Feather, which radiated a mysterious aura.

At once, she froze.

A man's commanding voice rang out in her mind.

After a while, the smile vanished from Hu Liena's lips.

Hatred flickered in her eyes as she said coldly:

"I never expected this Star Official Challenge to appear at Shrek Academy in Heaven Dou City!"

"Tang San, just you wait!"

"One day, I'll defeat you fair and square!"

"I'll wipe away the humiliation of three years ago and restore Spirit Hall's good name!"

Suddenly, she thought of something.

A trace of tenderness and shyness surfaced in her eyes.

She quickly picked up her clothes and went into the bathroom, happily murmuring:

"Before heading to Heaven Dou City, I should follow Teacher's instructions."

"I'll make some tasty food for Senior to take along."

"I wonder what Senior usually likes to eat..."

At Pope Palace, Pope Bibi Dong looked exhausted.

She arrived late and took her seat on the Pope Throne.

Gazing down at Ghost Douluo Gui Mei, she asked impatiently, irritation in her voice:

"Ghost Douluo, what urgent matter brings you here so late at night?"

Gui Mei saw that the Pope was in poor condition and immediately replied:

"Your Holiness, shortly after midnight, Senior distributed three new Lucky Star Feathers for the day from the arena."

"Nana was chosen by a Lucky Star Feather again!"

At the news, Bibi Dong rose straight from the Pope Throne.

Gripping the Gem Scepter, she struck it heavily against the floor.

Her fatigue swept away, and she exclaimed in delight:

"What? Nana was chosen by a Lucky Star Feather again!"

"Heaven truly favors Spirit Hall! Heaven truly favors Spirit Hall!"

"By the way, Ghost Douluo!"

"Do you know who the other two Lucky Star Feathers chose?"

Bibi Dong was visibly excited, anticipation secretly building within her.

Yesterday, she had been chosen by a Lucky Star Feather, but unfortunately, she had missed her chance.

After seeing Feng Xiaotian and Hu Liena take on the Star Official Challenge,

and receive the Second Spirit, the Soul Breaking Spear,

along with a God-given Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring as their reward,

she had begun to regret missing out.

If she could get another Lucky Star Feather and take on the Star Official Challenge,

Bibi Dong was absolutely confident she could earn an even higher-rated reward.

That might give her the chance to surpass Qian Daoliu in a short time.

Gui Mei's expression turned grim as he replied:

"Your Holiness, the other two Lucky Star Feathers were chosen by Ma Hongjun of Shrek Academy and..."

"...Yu Xiaogang!"

"And this time, the Star Official Challenge appeared at Shrek Academy in Heaven Dou City!"

"What? It was... Xia... Yu Xiaogang who got it!"

"Heaven Dou City... Shrek Academy!"

Bibi Dong lost her composure for a moment, her breathing growing slightly quick.

She sat back down on the Pope Throne and rubbed her temples.

Closing her eyes, she said coldly:

"Ghost Douluo, gather Chrysanthemum Douluo,"

"Ghost Leopard Douluo, Sea Turtle Douluo, and Demon Bear Douluo."

"You five are to escort Nana to Heaven Dou City tonight. Do not fail!"

Gui Mei looked at the Pope, usually so lofty, wise, and mighty.

Seeing her like this, he could only sigh helplessly.

His hatred for Yu Xiaogang grew even stronger.

If not for Pope Bibi Dong,

Yu Xiaogang would have died a thousand times over by now...

Across the entire Douluo Continent, in just half a day,

news of the arena that had appeared in Spirit City,

the mysterious Silver-Haired Man, and the Star Official Challenge—

all sorts of incredible reports—

had spread far and wide, becoming stories known to everyone.

It wasn't just the Soul Master World; even ordinary people

knew that a mysterious figure had appeared in this world.

Anyone chosen by a Lucky Star Feather

would get the chance to take on the Star Official Challenge and turn their fortunes around.

For a time, everyone on the continent yearned to obtain a Lucky Star Feather.

Eventually, news of it reached the Soul Beast Clan.

It spread at a terrifying speed.

But with the divide between humans and beasts, most intelligent soul beasts were skeptical.

At the Core Area of Star Dou Great Forest,

on the shoulder of the King of the Forest, the Titan Giant Ape,

sat a young girl with a scorpion braid and crystal shoes.

She was adorable and pure-looking.

Her slender, long legs swung back and forth.

Xiao Wu stroked Er Ming's head with one hand

and gazed up at the three mysterious golden steles in the sky.

"Er Ming," she murmured.

"Do you think the Star Official Challenge is real?"

Er Ming looked toward Da Ming, the Sky Azure Bull Python, in Life Lake not far away.

He shook his enormous head, then answered in a simple, honest voice:

"Sister Xiao Wu, humans are all a despicable bunch."

"Everything they do is meant to lure us out of Star Dou Great Forest,"

"so they can hunt us and absorb our Soul Rings!"

"You mustn't fall for it!"

A wistful look appeared in Xiao Wu's eyes as she gently stroked Er Ming's head.

She smiled brightly and said, "Er Ming, don't worry."

"I'll stay right here and won't go anywhere."

"With you and Da Ming here, I'm happy every day."

Just then, the Sky Azure Bull Python came over and said:

"Sister Xiao Wu, as long as you stay in the Core Area,"

"Er Ming and I can keep you safe. No one will be able to hurt you!"

Xiao Wu smiled sweetly and looked at them, touched.

"Da Ming, Er Ming, it's so wonderful to have friends like you~"

Chapter 17: Greedy Flender, Yu Xiaogang Wanted to Change His Fate Through the Star Official Challenge, Tang San Regretted It

Late at night, at Shrek Academy Square.

A student who was bored and had nothing to do that night came out for a walk.

He discovered the arena that had appeared in the square.

His expression changed slightly as he rubbed his eyes.

The arena was still there, and the aura it gave off

was remarkably similar to that of the three mysterious golden steles in the sky.

"My goodness, could this be the arena from the Star Official Challenge everyone's been talking about?"

"This is bad! This is really bad!"