Before the words were even finished, a terrifying surge of Soul Power suddenly erupted, instantly freezing the entire Sea God Lake into ice. The lake surface became as smooth as a mirror, and the cold air was bone-chilling.
"Since I chose them all, it proves I want them all. Let's put an end to this boring blind date game."
Immediately afterwards, a huge golden dragon shadow soared into the sky from behind him, its dragon eyes like torches, its dragon might vast and earth-shaking, so shocking that everyone present held their breath.
Looking into Huo Yuhao's Golden Pupils was like looking at a king; such pressure was unmatched.
"With Huo here, who dares to act recklessly?"
"Although I am no match for those Soul Douluo Titled Douluo, without them, I would be the number one person below the Soul Douluo Titled Douluo."
The trainees stared in disbelief at the golden dragon shadow coiled above the frozen lake, their hearts filled with awe.
"This... this is Huo Yuhao's true strength?!"
"To freeze even the Sea God Lake instantly, this is hardly the work of Soul Emperor! Even Soul Douluo might not be able to do that!"
"No wonder he dared to declare he'd elect everyone; with that kind of power, who would dare challenge him?!"
Standing on the ferry, Mu En's eyes gleamed, and he chuckled softly, "This little fellow is getting more and more bold."
Yan Shaozhe's expression turned solemn as he nodded, saying, "This power makes even me feel a chill..."
However, just as the entire room fell silent, an angry voice suddenly rang out—
"I refuse to accept this!"
Dai Huabin took a step forward, his White Tiger Martial Soul manifesting, his eyes filled with jealousy and hatred.
"What right do you have to take all five of us by yourself?! I challenge you to a duel!"
The entire audience erupted in uproar!
The way people looked at him was a mix of surprise, mockery, and even a touch of admiration—after all, daring to provoke Huo Yuhao at a time like this was indeed "commendable courage."
A true hero.
Huo Yuhao didn't even bother to lift his eyelids, and said indifferently:
"Since when have insects been allowed to chime in?"
Dai Yueheng's expression changed, and he stepped forward. " Huo Yuhao, what you said went too far!"
Huo Yuhao gave him a cold glance. "I told you, he's just a noisy insect, not even as good as a dog."
"What, you want to be his dog?"
Dai Yueheng's face turned ashen, and he finally gritted his teeth and stepped back. "... I wouldn't dare."
Dai Huabin was completely enraged. With a roar, he unleashed the full power of his White Tiger Martial Soul and pounced directly at Huo Yuhao!
However, he didn't even touch the hem of Huo Yuhao's clothes.
"Boom!"
A golden dragon claw phantom appeared out of thin air and slammed down!
Dai Huabin sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily onto the ice. He slid for dozens of meters before finally coming to a stop, spitting out blood.
The entire hall fell silent.
Huo Yuhao withdrew his gaze, his tone indifferent:
"This boring matchmaking event is now over."
Thus ended Huo Yuhao's Sea God's Fate, and he left with the women.
Di Qiu'er and Gu Yuena crossed the night and caught up with Wang Dong'er, whose tears were still wet, under the willow trees by the lake.
A night breeze swept across the lake, creating ripples. Moonlight shone on Wang Dong'er's long, light blue hair, casting a hazy glow. Di Qiu'er gazed at her retreating figure, a complex mix of emotions welling up within her.
She thought of her past life—if she and Wang Dong'er had truly become sisters, would none of the tragedies have happened?
She could sense that whether it was the current Wang Dong'er or the Wang Dong'er of her past life, her love for Huo Yuhao was genuine. It was just that later... certain things changed everything, even leading to the appearance of the "Goddess," completely tearing apart what could have been a perfect ending.
But she didn't think Huo Yuhao's choice tonight was wrong, nor did she think it was entirely right.
Because Wang Dong'er is Wang Dong'er, Tang Wutong is Tang Wutong. Two people with completely different personalities cannot be the same person.
Wang Dong'er noticed footsteps behind her, slowly turned around, her eyes still a little red.
"You... are the two girls who were with Huo Yuhao?"
Not far away, Huo Yuhao's clone, " Tang Wu," was hidden in the shadows, his Simulation Soul Skill allowing him to blend completely into the night, silently watching everything unfold.
Di Qiu'er nodded gently, her golden hair shimmering like flowing gold in the moonlight. "My name is Qiu'er, and this is Nana."
She paused, a gentle smile curving her lips, "I'm Yuhao's girlfriend."
Wang Dong'er paused, then whispered, "You're so beautiful... Huo Yuhao should be very happy to have you. So why did he still participate in the Sea God's Fate?"
Qiu'er's eyes softened. "Because those girls like him."
"But don't you care?" Wang Dong'er looked up, her eyes filled with confusion. "Don't you care about sharing his love with others?"
Di Qiu'er gently shook her head, her voice as soft as the night breeze yet firm:
I can't stop other people from falling in love with him.
"But I believe that as long as he has me in his heart, that's enough."
She gazed at the lake, her golden eyes reflecting the shimmering water. "Outstanding people are destined to be admired by many; that's normal."
Wang Dong'er was silent for a moment, then gave a bitter smile, "What you said may be true, but he hates me... he doesn't even want to look at me. I don't understand why, why he hates me so much."
Qiu'er turned her head, a sly smile suddenly appearing on her face:
"To win a boy's heart, you have to be persistent and relentless."
"There's a lack of unique experiences between you two."
"If he can't feel your love, how can he reciprocate?"
Wang Dong'er paused, tears still clinging to her eyelashes, but her eyes gradually brightened.
"That seems... to make some sense."
The night breeze swept by, dispelling the lingering sob in her voice.
Di Qiu'er smiled slightly, her golden eyes gleaming gently in the moonlight. She whispered:
Actually, Yuhao doesn't hate you, nor does he dislike you.
"What?" Wang Dong'er looked up abruptly, her light blue hair fluttering in the wind. "Then why did he...?"
Qiu'er shook her head, her fingertip gently touching her heart:
He just saw the shadow of someone else in you.
"Someone he hated to the core."
Wang Dong'er's pupils contracted slightly, and her fingers unconsciously clenched the hem of her clothes. "What kind of reason is that?! I look a lot like that person?"
"Perhaps they look alike, perhaps their temperament is similar." Qiu'er's voice was soft, yet carried a certain certainty, "But in any case, that's not you."
She reached out and gently wiped away the remaining tear stains on Wang Dong'er's cheek, saying softly:
"So don't be sad. He's not resisting Wang Dong'er, but rather the illusion you see through her."
Wang Dong'er's breathing faltered slightly, and her voice trembled a little. "Really... really?"
"Really." Qiu'er gazed at the distant lake, her eyes deep and thoughtful. " Yuhao is gentler than anyone else, but behind that gentleness... lies a sorrow you can't see."
At that moment, Wang Dong'er suddenly understood something.
--It turns out his indifference wasn't disgust, but rather an old pain he dared not touch.
--It turns out his rejection wasn't directed at her, but at that bloody past.
She took a deep breath, and the confusion in her eyes gradually gave way to determination.
If this is a thorn in his heart, then I will pull it out myself!
If this is an abyss between us, then I will cross it!
"I understand." She wiped away her tears and suddenly broke into a bright smile. "I will make him better—no matter how long it takes!"
A sudden night breeze swept away her words, but it could not dispel her burning determination.
"That way he'll accept me." Wang Dong'er's voice was very soft at this moment...
Not far behind them, Huo Yuhao's clone, whose form had been concealed, stood quietly, the complex light that flashed in his eyes unseen by anyone.