Seventeen pale golden beams of light shot into the sky from the lake, reflecting the hazy mist like flowing golden gauze.
Beneath each beam of light stood a girl in a white dress—they wore matching chiffon gowns and white veils that draped three feet over their heads, appearing ethereal and otherworldly in the golden light.
A night breeze rustled through the air, causing the girls' skirts and sheer fabrics to sway gently, creating ripples on the water's surface. The male students on the shore unconsciously held their breath, some even standing on tiptoe, trying to glimpse their faces through the thin fabric.
"Look! It's Grandmaster!"
As two brighter beams of white light burst forth, Bei Bei and Zhang Lexuan appeared in the center of the lake. Bei Bei wore a white gown, her demeanor gentle and refined; Zhang Lexuan wore a pale yellow dress, her appearance dignified and elegant. The two stood on the water, their flowing robes revealing the grace and poise of elites from the Inner Court.
The reason why Bei Bei didn't participate is because Bei Bei and Tang Ya have already confirmed their relationship, and Tang Ya is fully committed to helping Jiang Nannan win over Huo Yuhao.
"Sea God's Fate at Sea God Lake, Shrek for Ten Thousand Years, A Love Story Pledged in a Single Day." Bei Bei's clear voice, amplified by Soul Power, echoed across the lakeside, "Welcome everyone to this grand gathering on this star-studded night."
He turned and bowed towards the ferry. Mu En on the boat smiled and nodded, while Xuan Zi leaned over and whispered, "There are a few promising talents this year..." Before he could finish speaking, Mu En tapped his knee lightly with his cane.
( Di Qiu'er suddenly squeezed Huo Yuhao's palm.)
"That lady in the yellow dress," she whispered in Huo Yuhao's ear, "The way she's looking at you seems a little off."
Zhang Lexuan actually had no dealings with Huo Yuhao at all, so for some reason she was smiling slightly as she looked in Huo Yuhao's direction.
Huo Yuhao shook his head helplessly. He knew, of course, why Zhang Lexuan was absent from the female students' line—as the host, she naturally couldn't participate in the blind date. But what caught his attention even more was that Tang Ya was hiding in the shadows of the ferry boat, making encouraging gestures to Jiang Nannan.
"Now I declare," Bei Bei raised her hand, unleashing a golden light that instantly caused countless firefly-like points of light to rise from the lake's surface, "That the annual Sea God's Fate Matchmaking Convention has officially begun!"
"All male participants in the Sea God's Fate Matchmaking Convention, please prepare yourselves--"
With the enhancement of Soul Power, Bei Bei's voice clearly echoed across the lakeside. Suddenly, thirty-nine azure pillars of light lit up the lake surface, like stars falling into the water, illuminating the entire Sea God Lake in a dreamlike state. These pillars of light were evenly distributed on the lake surface a hundred meters away from the female student, with each row spaced five meters apart, forming a dazzling bridge of light.
"Success means snatching the water lily leaf where the beam of light is!" Zhang Lexuan added, her pale yellow skirt fluttering gently in the night breeze, "But if you fall into the water—"
"Eliminated immediately!" Bei Bei replied with a smile, but her gaze swept towards a certain spot on the shore.
( Huo Yuhao's collar is being adjusted by Di Qiu'er )
"Be good,~" The blonde girl's fingertips traced his collarbone, then she suddenly tugged hard.
Huo Yuhao winced in pain, but then he saw Gu Yuena watching the battle from the sidelines, a hint of mockery flashing in her silver eyes.
" Yuhao, is she here too?"
Huo Yuhao said slowly, "Yes, but," he smiled and looked at Qiu'er, "It's alright, I know what to do."
The countdown has begun!
"Three, two, one—Go!"
In an instant, the Soul Power on the shore surged!
Students with flying Martial Soul took to the air, leaving dazzling trails in the sky; those skilled in speed traversed water at breakneck speed, leaving long trails of waves behind them; and some even summoned their Martial Soul Avatar, eliciting gasps of amazement from the onlookers.
Huo Yuhao remained calm and composed, unfurling his streamlined Flying Soul Tool behind him as he leisurely flew towards the center of the lake. The night breeze ruffled the wisps of hair on his forehead, outlining his handsome features in the moonlight.
( Dai Huabin's cold gaze clung to his back like a venomous snake)
The left arm of the second son of the White Tiger Duke was noticeably stiffer than his right arm—although it had been treated by a top-tier healing-type Soul Master, the arm that Huo Yuhao had crippled was ultimately not as good as the original.
At this moment, he gritted his teeth and deliberately slowed down to follow behind Huo Yuhao.
Xu Sanshi was in high spirits; he was able to accurately recognize Jiang Nannan as that...
In fact, many people, some even, have already taken off their straw hats.
Huo Yuhao stood in mid-air, his invisible spiritual energy forming steps beneath his feet. Each step he took created a ripple of pale gold. His Spirit Eyes were no longer his Body Martial Soul —after countless transformations, they had reached a god-level state. He could clearly discern the aura of every girl on the lake, so there was no need to rush.
"This kid..." Xuan Zi stopped chewing on his chicken leg, his cloudy old eyes narrowing slightly, "He could have instantly located all the girls, yet he chose to walk so slowly?"
On the ferry, a group of elderly people craned their necks.
Yan Shaozhe pounded on the railing in frustration. " Lin'er, do you think this kid is doing this on purpose? Everyone else is fighting tooth and nail for it, but he's just strolling around like he's taking a walk!"
Xian Lin'er snorted softly, her pale yellow skirt swaying gently in the wind. "Maybe he doesn't even care about these things. Didn't you see the two beside him..." Before she could finish speaking, her gaze swept over Gu Yuena Di Qiu'er, who stood gracefully on the shore.
"Hey!" Qian Duoduo suddenly interjected, "I heard that this kid has a confidante in the Sun Moon Empire?"
"What?!"
This single statement caused a huge stir, even prompting Mu En to turn his head. Under the intense gazes of the elders Fan Yu wiped his sweat. "That's right, her names seem to be Ke Ke and Nana... She's a bit interested in him, and she was his senior when he was an exchange student."
Mu En shook his head and chuckled, tapping the deck lightly with his cane. " Xuan Zi, who do you think can take down this little guy tonight?"
"I bet on Jiang Nannan and Xiao Xiao!" Xuan Zi slapped his thigh with his greasy hand.
Yan Shaozhe immediately retorted, "It's definitely my Xiaotao! I have a lot of confidence in my disciple!"
Xian Lin'er retorted, "The combination of Ning Tian and Ling Luochеn has a better chance of winning!"
Mu En gazed at the figure strolling leisurely in the center of the lake, a hint of regret flashed in his eyes. "What a pity... such a fine piece of material, why isn't it my disciple?"
" Nannan! I've finally found you!"
Xu Sanshi plunged into the line of female students, activating his Xuanming Shield Martial Soul at full power, enduring the barrage of Soul Skill from the surrounding girls, and yanked off Jiang Nannan's hat. Her long golden hair cascaded down like a waterfall, and the girl's pretty face, filled with shock and anger, shone brightly in the moonlight.
" Xu Sanshi, you..."
Before the words were even finished, the entire lake suddenly became still.
Huo Yuhao had already arrived mid-air, his toes lightly touching the water's surface, creating a ring of golden ripples. A smile played on his lips, but his voice carried an undeniable, authoritative pressure:
"This senior student--"
"The hat you took off looks like my girl's straw hat?"
Xu Sanshi froze, slowly turning around. The instant their eyes met, he felt a surge of fear, as if he were back in the days when Huo Yuhao had dominated him. That terrifying golden dragon made him tremble. "It's... it's you again... Huo Yuhao!"
The young man in white stood with his hands behind his back, golden light gleaming in his eyes. "That's right, it's me." He tilted his head slightly, "What, is there a problem?"
"Damn it!" Xu Sanshi's eyes turned bloodshot, and his Xuanming Shield Martial Soul erupted with a dark light. " Huo Yuhao! I refuse to accept this!"
He suddenly shattered the lotus flowers beneath his feet, his figure shooting towards Huo Yuhao in mid-air like a cannonball. His right fist, wrapped in dark Soul Power, slammed out, but was easily dodged by the white-robed man before it even touched him.
"Too slow." Huo Yuhao's voice was so calm it sent chills down one's spine.
P. S.: Ah, I feel like writing "The Sea God's Fate" is so difficult. The matchmaking event is so complicated! I'll just skip to the next chapter and just grab it and run!