The Mysterious Participant, the Third Fairy

As the Heaven Dou Lake Matchmaking Fair began,

The streets of Heaven Dou City suddenly became much emptier.

Marriage was the foremost concern for the younger generation of soul masters.

Thus, many soul masters flocked to this event.

But unfortunately, Heaven Dou Lake was only so large.

The number of participation slots was naturally very limited.

For most people, this event was merely a chance to join the excitement and be spectators.

Without exception, those who could truly participate were the finest young men and women of all Heaven Dou City.

With the addition of the two beauties, Dugu Yan and Hu Liena, today's Heaven Dou Lake gathering seemed especially lively.

One was the direct granddaughter of a Titled Douluo, while the other was Spirit Hall's Holy Maiden. Gaining the favor of either one would be enough to soar through the ranks.

At this moment, countless people were swarming toward Heaven Dou City.

The shores of Heaven Dou Lake buzzed with voices.

Although many people did not have tickets for this gathering and had no chance to take part in the grand event,

They still remained in the outer area as spectators.

At the same time, they were extremely curious who would be able to win the favor of those two beauties.

"Princess Xue Ke has arrived."

Following the loud announcement, the young princess of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family arrived.

The mischievous Xue Ke was naturally immensely popular in the Heavenly Dou Empire. Countless passersby watched the girl with burning gazes.

"Why is Her Highness Xue Ke here?!"

"Could it be that Her Highness the Princess is participating in this grand event as well?"

Amid the crowd's curiosity,

Xue Ke did not enter the Heaven Dou Lake area.

Instead, she whispered a few words to the patrolling guards.

The guards were greatly surprised upon hearing them.

But they quickly accepted their orders and withdrew.

A new golden water lily rose from the center of Heaven Dou Lake.

Everyone was astonished by the sight.

At the Heaven Dou Lake Matchmaking Gathering, every water lily represented a female guest. Since female soul masters had always been relatively scarce at the Heaven Dou Lake Matchmaking Gathering,

Every participating female soul master was honored with the title of Heaven Dou Fairy.

Because of their special identities, peerless beauty, and widespread fame,

Hu Liena and Dugu Yan had been granted the title of Heaven Dou Celestial Fairy in advance, with each of them assigned a golden water lily.

Now, another golden water lily had suddenly appeared on the lake. What it represented was already self-evident.

"Who exactly is this new Heaven Dou Golden Fairy?!"

Only Xue Ke knew the answer.

Not long ago, Xue Qinghe had summoned her into the palace and informed her that a new female guest would be joining Heaven Dou Lake tonight.

Xue Ke had been stunned upon hearing that. At a time like this, why was someone suddenly being added?!

Such grand events had always operated by invitation. Many people had registered in advance. Wouldn't this ruin the fairness of it all?!

But Xue Qinghe had been far too busy these past few days and had completely forgotten about registering her.

Seeing that Xue Ke was somewhat unwilling, Xue Qinghe could only plead with her repeatedly.

Over the years, Xue Qinghe had always treated this mischievous girl quite well. After hesitating for a while, Xue Ke finally agreed, though she asked to meet the female guest first.

After hesitating briefly, Xue Qinghe said, "Fine. I'll notify her right away. Go find her in the Imperial Garden."

"She'll be waiting for you there."

Filled with curiosity, Xue Ke left the Eastern Palace and headed for the Imperial Garden. When she arrived, she indeed saw a breathtakingly beautiful young woman.

After only one glance, Xue Ke made her decision on the spot.

Such a fairy-like beauty was worthy of the title Heaven Dou Golden Fairy.

When she returned to the Eastern Palace and intended to tell her brother of her decision, her brother was nowhere to be found...

"Forget it. The Heaven Dou Lake event is about to begin. I should hurry up and host it!"

As the popular princess of the Heavenly Dou Empire, she was naturally the host of this grand event.

As the venue was arranged, night quickly fell.

Moonlight rose.

The Heaven Dou Lake Matchmaking Fair was officially about to begin.

Wu Qingkong and the other male soul masters waited in the waiting area.

One water lily after another rose from Heaven Dou Lake.

Graceful female soul masters landed atop the water lilies.

Everyone's attention was focused on the first three golden lotuses.

Two of the three golden lotuses already had owners.

As for the remaining one, everyone was filled with anticipation.

However, according to the rules of the gathering, all the female soul masters wore bamboo hats during the first round.

Though they were curious, the hats concealed their faces, leaving everyone unable to glimpse the features beneath.

Yet merely looking at that slender, graceful figure in the center of the lake, countless people began imagining just how stunning the face beneath the hat would be...

"On Heaven Dou Lake lies Heaven Dou Fate; in the Heaven Dou Kingdom of ten thousand years, love is sealed in a single day."

As her martial soul possessed her, Xue Ke flew into the air.

"Tonight is the Heavenly Dou Empire's annual grand celebration. Marriage is the foremost concern of our young soul masters."

"Our Douluo Continent is also known as Love Continent, because we were born into a world filled with love."

"To help young soul masters resolve this most important matter, the Heaven Dou Lake Matchmaking Gathering now officially begins!"

"Let us enter the first round."

"Mutual Affinity!"

"The rules of the first round are simple. The men will display their strength. They must attack the women wearing bamboo hats and veils from a hundred meters away, knocking off their hats to display their abilities. The women may only defend. Anyone who falls into the water will be eliminated."

"Enough chatter. Men, enter the arena one by one!"

As her words fell, lights suddenly flared to life on the other side of Heaven Dou Lake.

The men followed the instructions and entered the venue.

However, Wu Qingkong was surprised to find an old acquaintance beside him—Yu Tianheng.

Yu Tianheng naturally saw him as well, his eyes blazing with furious fire.

Ever since he had met Wu Qingkong, nothing had gone right for him.

First, he had nearly been killed. Then his own subordinate had foolishly abducted Dugu Yan, enraging Dugu Bo, who captured him and threw him into a cave, intending to have his grandfather come claim him.

Yet his grandfather never came. Instead, news of his sect's annihilation arrived. Still, it could be considered fortunate that he had escaped the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect's massacre.

But with his sect destroyed, he no longer possessed his former arrogance.

His temperament had become more composed. This time, he only wanted to win Dugu Yan's heart—not merely for himself, but also to use Dugu Bo's influence to rebuild the entire sect.

To become one of the Upper Three Sects, a Titled Douluo was needed to hold the fort.

Yu Tianheng knew he was no match for Wu Qingkong. After glaring at him, he quickly left the area.

"I hope I can win Dugu Yan this time."

At the thought of Dugu Yan, Yu Tianheng's heart could not help burning with desire.

Although his sect had been destroyed, he still carried the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon bloodline and had formed a blood feud with Spirit Hall.

Naturally, Xue Beng of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family had worked hard to recruit him. Though Xue Beng was merely the Fourth Prince, he had a good personal relationship with Dugu Bo.

After learning this, Yu Tianheng immediately agreed. With the imperial family as his backing, Xue Beng's support, and the fact that Prince Xue Xing, Xue Qinghe's uncle, was Dugu Bo's savior, Yu Tianheng imagined that he was drawing closer and closer to Dugu Yan.