Ice Empress quickly chimed in, "That's right, that's right."
Seeing their obviously guilty looks, Gu Wuchen didn't bother to expose them.
He yawned and stretched:
"Alright, it's getting late, everyone go back and get some rest. We have to get up early tomorrow."
After saying that, he turned and went into his room, closing the door behind him.
The three people remaining in the courtyard exchanged glances, each seeing determination in the other's eyes.
Tomorrow, Xue Qinghe must not be allowed to get even a step closer to Gu Wuchen.
Nothing more was said that night.
The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, the Gu family was already bustling with activity.
Gu Wuchen changed into a white brocade robe, his posture upright and his appearance handsome.
Bo Saixi, Snow Empress, and Ice Empress also changed into exquisite dresses and followed behind him.
The four boarded a carriage and headed towards the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena.
The carriage traveled through the streets, passing by Soul Master and spectators heading to the Great Soul Arena. Upon seeing the Gu Clan's carriage, everyone made way, their eyes filled with awe.
Half an hour later, the carriage arrived at the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena.
At this moment, the Great Soul Arena was packed with people, and colorful flags were fluttering in the wind.
Teams from colleges all over the continent were neatly lined up in the square, waiting for the opening ceremony to begin.
The moment Gu Wuchen stepped off the carriage, the previously noisy square fell silent.
Countless gazes were cast upon him, some with awe, some with curiosity, some with envy, and some with hostility.
The nobles of Heaven Dou City, upon seeing Gu Wuchen, all took the initiative to step forward and greet him.
Good morning Young Master Gu!
"Greetings, Young Master Gu!"
Gu Wuchen nodded slightly in acknowledgment and led Bo Saixi and the other two toward the Great Soul Arena.
The teams from each college were all watching him intently.
"That's Gu Wuchen? I heard he single-handedly brought the Gu Clan to new heights."
"More than that! I heard that even the Spirit Hall doesn't dare to offend him, and even Xue Ye has to give him some face."
Various opinions arose one after another.
In the Shrek Academy team, Tang San stared intently at Gu Wuchen's back, his eyes filled with jealousy and hatred.
Yu Xiaogang stood beside him, patted him on the shoulder, and whispered:
"Don't be impulsive, now is not the time. There will be plenty of opportunities to beat him during the match."
Tang San gritted his teeth and nodded.
He secretly vowed to himself that he would defeat Gu Wuchen in the Soul Master Tournament and reclaim the glory that belonged to him.
From the stands, Qian Renxue spotted Gu Wuchen walking in at a glance, and her eyes lit up instantly.
She quickly stood up and waved at Gu Wuchen.
Bo Saixi and the other two immediately noticed Qian Renxue's gaze and quickened their pace to block Gu Wuchen's path, while glaring fiercely at Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue raised an eyebrow, a provocative smile playing on her lips.
Gu Wuchen shook his head helplessly, pushed aside the three people blocking his way, and walked towards the VIP seats.
When Xue Ye saw Gu Wuchen arrive, he quickly stood up and said with a smile:
" Young Master Gu, you've finally arrived! I thought you were going to be late."
"Your Majesty is too kind." Gu Wuchen bowed slightly. "Having made a promise to the Emperor, I naturally will not break my word."
Xue Ye laughed heartily and led Gu Wuchen to sit in the seat next to the main seat.
Bo Saixi and the other two sat down close to Gu Wuchen, eyeing Qian Renxue intently, afraid that she might take the opportunity to come closer.
With a loud chime, the opening ceremony of the Continental Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academy officially began.
After Xue Ye finished speaking, he looked at Gu Wuchen beside him, smiled, and raised his hand in greeting:
"Next, please welcome Young Master Gu Clan of the Gu family to deliver a speech on behalf of all the nobles of Heaven Dou City for this competition!"
After he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent once again.
All eyes were focused on the boy in white.
Gu Wuchen nodded slightly, stood up, and walked onto the podium.
He wasn't carrying a manuscript; his posture was upright, and his expression was calm.
The sunlight fell on him, outlining his clear features, causing many female trainees in the audience to blush instantly.
"Everyone."
Gu Wuchen's voice clearly resounded throughout the entire Great Soul Arena, without the slightest ripple, yet carrying a strange penetrating power.
"The Continental Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academy is a stage for all young Soul Master. I hope that every participant can give full play to their strength here and leave no regrets."
"Competitions should be based on fair play; any underhanded tactics or the use of Hidden Weapon to injure others should not be tolerated on this field."
After speaking, Gu Wuchen bowed slightly, turned around, and stepped down from the podium.
After a brief silence, thunderous applause erupted throughout the hall.
"Well said! Fair play!"
Cheers erupted one after another.
The female trainees in the audience were even more excited, huddling together and whispering among themselves.
" Young Master Gu is so handsome! And his voice is so pleasant!"
"Yes, yes, they're much better than those pretentious young noblemen!"
"If only I could marry Young Master Gu..."
Ning Rongrong stood in the line, her cheeks flushed, her eyes sparkling as she watched Gu Wuchen's back, her heart pounding.
She secretly clenched her fists, vowing to herself that she would compete well and not embarrass Young Master Gu.
Zhu Zhuqing stood beside her, her expression still aloof, but a barely perceptible glint flashed in her eyes.
Tang San's face was extremely grim in the Shrek Academy's group.
Gu Wuchen's words just now were clearly directed at him.
He clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms, his eyes filled with resentment.
Tang San gritted his teeth and nodded. He looked at Gu Wuchen's back and thought viciously in his heart: Gu Wuchen, you just wait, I will definitely make you lose miserably in front of everyone.
In the VIP section, Qian Renxue rested her chin on her hand, gazing at Gu Wuchen with a fascinated look.
The way Gu Wuchen looked when he stood on the stage and spoke just now was so handsome that it was impossible to look away.
I have to admit, although he's infuriating, he's also very handsome.
However, she couldn't find a way to retaliate.
Bo Saixi and the other two sat next to Gu Wuchen, all with proud expressions on their faces.
After Gu Wuchen returned to his seat, Bo Saixi smiled and said, " Chen'er's answer was very natural; I thought you would be excited."
"How could that be? I'm Gu Clan man, after all. I have that much confidence."
Gu Wuchen would only feel happy in such a situation, without any excitement; on the contrary, he would remain calm.
" Young Master Gu, you are truly amazing. I also really like those things from the Gu Clan. Thank you very much, Young Master Gu," Qian Renxue said with a smile.
Gu Clan's dresses and skincare products are indeed very good; she absolutely loves them.
Although she appears somewhat aloof, she still harbors a deep desire to become more beautiful. In this endless life of infiltration, Gu Wuchen's appearance undoubtedly piqued her interest.
Gu Wuchen waved his hand. "It's alright, I will satisfy His Highness's whims."
Qian Renxue:???