Douluo Continent: I ushered in this era

The other male trainees were all staring intently at Chu Ci, their eyes filled with hatred! If looks could kill, Chu Ci would probably have been torn to pieces by now.

Ye Xinglan, Wu Siduo, Na'er, and Yuan Enyehui are all goddesses in the inner academy, each possessing both beauty and talent. Yet, they all chose the same boy, which inevitably aroused envy and jealousy among the male students.

On a nearby ship, Yun Ming saw this scene and couldn't help but frown, saying, "What's wrong with Chu Ci? Why is he attracting so many girls?"

"Hmph, as expected of someone from the Temple of War, they're definitely not a good person when it comes to relationships." Long Yeyue sneered and launched a sweeping attack.

After hearing this, Ya Li felt ashamed. She naturally knew about the tumultuous and melodramatic love story between Chen Xinjie and Long Yeyue.

Chu Ci sighed and asked helplessly, "Ye Hui, why did you choose me?"

Yuan Enhui said calmly, "I like men who are stronger and more outstanding than me."

"Even so, there are plenty of men on the field who are stronger and better than you, right?" Chu Ci scratched his head, looking rather at a loss.

“But you are the only one who can enter my heart,” Yuan Enhui said earnestly.

"Well, it's truly my honor." Chu Ci was genuinely sweating profusely.

Tang Yinmeng continued, "Next, Junior Sister Gu Yue, it's your turn to choose!"

Gu Yue smiled slightly, propelled the lotus leaves beneath her feet, and slowly glided to Chu Ci's side.

"As expected of the man I've chosen, he's incredibly charming." Gu Yue said casually, her tone flat, as if she were just stating a matter of course, but Chu Ci couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

Wu Siduo snorted coldly, Na'er smiled without saying a word, and Yuan Enyehui and Ye Xinglan both lowered their heads, afraid of attracting Gu Yue's attention at the slightest disagreement.

After all, they were trying to steal their best friend's boyfriend. Although they said it was for love, it was still dishonorable.

The fourth stage of the matchmaking competition at Haishen Lake, known as "Haishen's Fate," has ended, marking the conclusion of the "Three Lifetimes of Destiny" event.

"According to the rules, at the 'Perfect Match' stage, the power will reverse, and the men will make the final choice. If you choose the woman who just chose you, we will offer our best wishes and congratulate you on your successful pairing. In this stage, each of the Sea Goddesses who previously chose a man will have thirty seconds to say what they want to say when the man they chose appears. Especially for men chosen by multiple women, our Sea Goddesses will have to work hard to win over their beloved men. If the man chooses a woman who did not choose him, then you will have one minute to confess your feelings. However, I must remind you that if you choose a woman who did not previously choose you, the chance of failure will be very high. In previous Sea Goddess Blind Date events, the failure rate for this type of choice has exceeded 80%."

"At the same time, there's something else I believe you all know. In this final stage, the couple who successfully pair up might face a kidnapping attempt. During the kidnapping, you can face it together. As long as you can successfully reach the shore of the Sea God Lake, you'll have succeeded."

"Alright, everyone, please get ready. The long-awaited wedding is about to begin."

“...Next, Junior Brother Tang Wulin, it’s your turn,” Tang Yinmeng announced.

"The one who just chose Tang Wulin is Dai Yun'er, a junior from the Star Luo Continent. Please tell us your thoughts."

Dai Yun'er revealed her true feelings and spoke with emotion about her love for Tang Wulin.

Unfortunately, Tang Wulin ultimately rejected Dai Yun'er's confession, stating that he simply didn't feel any attraction to her.

Therefore, both of them were eliminated.

Lan Muzi's voice echoed across the surface of Poseidon Lake, "Next, Chu Ci."

At this moment, the entire venue fell silent. Both male and female trainees and audience members held their breath, intently watching the next developments between Chu Ci and the five girls in front of him.

"Three girls have just chosen Chu Ci. Now, these three girls, please express your feelings to him and make your final effort. We will still decide the order of your confessions by drawing lots. Yin Meng, you go first."

Tang Yinmeng drew the first name, "Wu Siduo".

Wu Siduo raised her head and gazed at Chu Ci, who was floating on the lake, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

"Big sister, I'm a competitive girl. From a young age, I've always wanted to be the best at everything. So when you easily defeated me at the beginning of the school year, you left an indelible mark on my heart, and that mark has only grown deeper with your guidance and my pursuit of you. In my eyes, you are the best. Only you can make my heart flutter. I'm not good at sweet talk, all I can say is that I will go further with you."

“Sigh,” Chu Ci shook his head helplessly upon hearing this, “I’m sorry, I’m very grateful for your affection, but I don’t feel even the slightest bit of excitement for you.”

After hearing this, Wu Siduo remained silent for two seconds, then nodded gently. "Okay, I understand. I lost, but I choose you. I don't regret it because you are the best in my heart!"

After saying this, Wu Siduo leaped into the water and disappeared.

Lan Muzi sighed, "It's a pity. Well then, who's next?"

“Ye Xinglan!” Tang Yinmeng said the name.

The sky was dotted with stars, and Ye Xinglan's eyes seemed to reflect the stars. A beautiful smile appeared on her delicate and exquisite face.

"Chu Ci, to be honest, I actually disliked you at first because you shattered my pride. But as time went by and I got to know you better, I slowly began to admire your swordsmanship. I was very happy that you were willing to teach me everything you knew. It was during this process that I gradually developed feelings of admiration for you."

"I've always been on the path of chasing after you, and this time I want to stand by your side, is that alright?" Ye Xinglan said sincerely.

Chu Ci's heart trembled slightly, her mind was in chaos, and her lips moved slightly, about to say something, when Ye Xinglan raised her hand to stop her.

"You don't need to give me an answer so quickly. I just hope you can think it over carefully and give me a definite answer later."

Ye Xinglan lowered her eyes slightly, her delicate body trembling as if she were afraid of something.

Chu Ci sighed and nodded, "Okay, I will seriously consider Xinglan."

“Hmm,” Ye Xinglan turned her head away, stood on a lotus leaf on the other side, and remained silent.

Chapter 278 Ye Hui Na'er's Confession, Gu Yue's Advice

"Then, please welcome the next guest, Yuan Enhui. Do you have anything to say to Chu Ci?" Tang Yinmeng said.

Yuan Enhui met Chu Ci's gaze, a flash of reminiscence in her eyes, and said sincerely, "Because of family issues, I am actually a person who craves love. I hope that my future partner is someone I can truly rely on."

"He needs outstanding talent, and he also needs to be able to accept my Titan Giant Ape Martial Soul, as well as the danger of the Fallen Angel Martial Soul. I originally thought I would always be alone until I met you. You are the boy who gives me the most sense of security. In front of you, it seems that nothing can threaten you."

"Therefore, I am irresistibly drawn to you. I love you, Chu Ci, and I hope you can always be by my side."

Chu Ci remained silent for a while, and was about to say something when he was interrupted by Yuan En Ye Hui.

"I share the same view as Ye Xinglan. Think it over carefully before giving me your answer."

There seemed to be a glint in Yuan Enhui's eyes, and her already pale face seemed to become even paler.

"Wow, that's a very sincere confession. Next up is our Dragon Spear Goddess, Na'er, it's your turn," said Lan Muzi.

As soon as Lan Muzi finished speaking, the entire surface of Poseidon Lake and its shores fell silent.

“Tell me about it, Na’er. What brings you here?” Chu Ci asked.

Na'er gazed at Chu Ci with adoring eyes, her gaze sparkling, and smiled sweetly, "To make you understand my love for you, brother!"

"I am attending the Sea God's Fate Blind Date Event today to tell my brother that no matter what happens, Na'er's love for you will never be the same. Even as the years pass and time goes by, Na'er's love will never diminish."

Na'er's eyes were brimming with tears, yet she remained gentle as water. Looking at Chu Ci across from her with a complex expression, she couldn't help but recall a conversation she had with Gu Yue half a year ago.

On the shore of Poseidon Lake, Gu Yue and Na'er stood side by side. A gentle breeze blew across the lake, bringing a breath of life that made them feel incredibly comfortable.

Gu Yue spoke first in a soft voice: "Chu Ci has already roughly guessed the relationship between us."

Na'er showed no surprise, or rather, she had already guessed that her relationship with Gu Yue couldn't be kept secret from Chu Ci.

"So, what did my brother say?"

"He didn't say anything, which means he won't get involved in this, or that he hasn't figured out how to deal with it yet!" Gu Yue said calmly.

“As expected of my brother, he usually doesn’t interfere with the original course of events until everything is fully prepared.” Na’er said with a smile in her eyes.

Gu Yue turned around, stared intently at Na'er, and said, word by word, "So I want to resolve things between us before Chu Ci makes up his mind."

The smile in Na'er's eyes disappeared, and her expression turned serious. "What do you mean? How do we resolve the problem between us?"

"Do you still remember the bet we made?" Gu Yue asked.

"Of course I remember, the bet was about whether my brother would fall for you, whether he would give up on me because of you. If you won, it would prove that human emotions are all fake, and I would naturally blend back into your life. If you lost, you said back then that if you lost, I would remain an individual forever, right?" Na'er said calmly.

“Now that things have come to this, this bet is meaningless. Let’s just pretend it was never made!” Gu Yue said.

After thinking for a while, Na'er nodded, considering the changes Chu Ci had brought to Gu Yue. "Alright, this bet is void."

"So do you think Chu Ci wants you to be an individual, or to merge with me?" Gu Yue suddenly asked.

After a moment's thought, Na'er said with certainty, "I think my brother will make me an individual."

“But if you go independent, I will lose at least 30% of my original power and will be unable to recreate the glory of the Dragon God of yesteryear,” Gu Yue countered.

Na'er hesitated slightly before asking, "Is the glory of the Dragon God really that important?"

A hint of mockery flashed in Gu Yue's eyes as she said sarcastically, "What? After a few years in human society, you really think you're a pure human being and have forgotten your roots?"

"Don't forget, our responsibility is to lead the soul beasts to revive. Without the Dragon God to protect them, the soul beast race can only be bullied by others. I never trust any human except Chu Ci."

Na'er remained silent, because what Gu Yue said made sense. Why had the soul beasts fallen to such a state? It was closely related to the fall of the Dragon God.

"Furthermore, do you know who Chu Ci's future enemy is?" Gu Yue continued to press.

Before Na'er could answer, Gu Yue answered his own question: "He is the master of a plane, a god of the divine realm, or even a god-king. We are not one, and in the end, he is just a flawed silver dragon king. How much help can he bring to Chu Ci?"

Na'er's body trembled, her eyes filled with disbelief, and she said in a trembling voice, "Brother, are our future enemies this strong?"

“That’s right, so do you understand now? From any perspective, we only have one choice: to merge together with me as the leader and become Gu Yuena!” Gu Yue said, her eyes burning, each word distinct.

Upon hearing this, Na'er gritted her teeth and said, still unwilling to give up, "Perhaps brother has a way to restore the Silver Dragon King's full power without us fusing together."

A mocking glint appeared in Gu Yue's eyes. "It seems the winds of human society have corrupted your mind."

"If Chu Ci wants to possess the power to recreate the Silver Dragon King, he needs to grow to a very high level. By the time he reaches that level, it will be too late."

"Do you expect that we won't be able to provide Chu Ci with any help as he grows up?"

"Do you really want him to grow into a powerful figure all alone, facing formidable enemies, and then come back and painstakingly pull us up?"

Gu Yue's words pierced Na'er's heart like a steel knife, shattering any remaining hope she had.

Na'er was already in tears, and said sadly, "I know! I know! But I really can't bear to part with all of this, with the people around me, with my teacher, with my brother!"

“We are one, and I will inherit your feelings. As long as I leave, you will not truly be separated from them,” Gu Yue said in a deep voice.

After Gu Yue finished speaking, only Na'er's low sobs continued to echo.

After a long silence, Na'er said in a somber voice, "I will become a part of you again, but only after the Sea God's Fate Blind Date Event."

“Okay! My original plan was to merge you back into my body after the Sea God's Fate Blind Date Event, so that you would become a complete body.” Gu Yue immediately agreed.

Chapter 279 Choosing Gu Yue, Long Yue Snatches the Bride

Na'er gazed deeply into Chu Ci's eyes, her words filled with reminiscence.

"Brother, do you know? The moment you took me in when I was three years old, I had already fallen in love with you..."

"I will never forget the focused and serious look on your face when you were researching soul tools, nor will I forget your hard-working and diligent demeanor during your cultivation..."

"I can't forget the pain of having to leave you, brother, and I still remember the joy of reuniting with you at Shrek Academy..."

"Brother, Na'er loves you, I really love you so much. No matter what the future holds, Na'er's love for you will never change."

As Chu Ci listened to Na'er's heartfelt confession, he was deeply moved, but he couldn't help feeling uneasy, as if something was out of his control.