Douluo Continent II: The Dragon King Suppresses the World!

"The 'Predestined Love' segment is over. Now we'll begin the fifth segment—'A Hundred Years of Harmony.' In this segment, after the female trainees had priority in choosing their partners in the first four segments, the final decision-making power has reversed, and the male trainees will be able to choose their partners. If you've chosen the same female trainee who chose you before, and there are no other competitors, then congratulations! But if there are competitors, then we'll have to move on to the 'bride-snatching' segment," Beibei announced loudly.

Zhang Lexuan continued, "The rules for the bride-kissing segment are as follows: if a male contestant doesn't choose the girl who chose him, that girl has the right to challenge him. If the challenge is successful, the male contestant loses his chance to choose and is immediately eliminated. Only by winning the challenge can he make a choice. Of course, if you can gain sympathy, the other two girls can also issue challenges. Here, I want to emphasize that during the challenges, we will try our best to maintain a balance in the rankings of both sides."

"It sounds a bit complicated, but you'll all understand once this part starts. Beibei and I will be in charge of the bride-snatching part. Let's start according to the girls' numbers. Ye Qi'an, you'll be the first to choose in the 'Eternal Love' part. Since Ye Qi'an is liked by four girls, each of the four girls can say one sentence to him to express their thoughts, from left to right."

From left to right, they are Ma Xiaotao, Ling Luochen, Ning Tian, ​​and finally Gu Yuena.

Ma Xiaotao glanced at Ye Qi'an, smiled calmly, and said, "Don't force yourself."

Ling Luochen then said calmly, "Choose if you like, don't force yourself if you don't. But if you don't choose me, I will definitely challenge you. At least I want to know how much progress you've made in the past few years."

When it was Ning Tian's turn, he smiled slightly and said, "My Seven Treasures Glazed Glass and I are willing to stay by your side and be your woman."

Finally, it was Gu Yuena's turn, but before she could speak, Ye Qi'an reached out and intertwined his fingers with hers.

Ye Qi'an smiled slightly and said, "I've said it before, from the very beginning I've only ever chosen one person. I've never held the wrong hand with Gu Yuena. I've made my decision. At Seagod Lake, I've found my own destiny."

After saying this, he turned to look at Ma Xiaotao and the other two, and said apologetically, "It is my honor to be favored by the three fairies, but unfortunately, I already have an indelible image in my heart. I'm sorry."

Ling Luochen's face was slightly pale at the moment, but she didn't show it much, and simply said, "I said I would issue a challenge."

Ning Tian's face turned grim. From childhood, she had been a genius girl of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the hope for its future. Her choice of Ye Qi'an was primarily based on his strength. In her mind, she was willing to assist this genius boy with no background and to humble herself to follow him; he had no reason to refuse. Moreover, she had already demonstrated the power of her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to him; with his talent, he couldn't possibly be unaware of it. Yet, when it came to making a choice, he chose someone else without hesitation.

"You actually didn't choose me?" Ning Tian, ​​who had always been elegant, said this almost through gritted teeth.

Ye Qi'an bowed slightly and said, "My heart already belongs to someone else."

Ning Tian's eyes instantly welled up with tears, and he said in a trembling voice, "I also want to issue a challenge."

No one expected the first couple's seemingly perfect union to turn into such a tense standoff. However, this is precisely the uncertainty of the final stage of the Sea God's Fate. To successfully complete this final stage, besides luck, one also needs sufficient strength.

Compared to Ling Luochen and Ning Tian, ​​Ma Xiaotao appeared remarkably calm. She had actually anticipated this outcome; she had come here simply to repay Ye Qi'an for saving her back then.

Just then, another voice rang out: "I want to propose a forced marriage; I also want to choose girl number one."

Who is this? All eyes turned to him simultaneously, landing on the young man, Dai Huabin, whose face was grim yet held a hint of smug satisfaction. He had finally made his move. In the history of the Sea God's Fate Blind Date Event, bride snatching wasn't uncommon, but it was rare to see four people simultaneously challenging Ye Qi'an to a bride-snatching contest. Some male and female students unfamiliar with Ye Qi'an couldn't help but wonder, "Does this Ye Qi'an really have that much charm?"

Beibei and Zhang Lexuan exchanged a glance, both feeling a bit strange, but at this moment, Zhang Lexuan displayed the demeanor of the senior disciple of the inner courtyard.

"According to the rules, you can all issue challenges, but only if the levels are fair. First, I need to know who you are challenging."

"No need. Anyone who wants to steal the bride can come at me together. I, Ye Qi'an, will handle it all by myself. Don't say I'm not giving you a chance. After all, my patience is limited, and I don't have time to waste with you," Ye Qi'an said.

Zhang Lexuan frowned slightly, clearly displeased with Ye Qi'an's arrogance, but in this special occasion of the Sea God's Fate Blind Date Event, she couldn't criticize him too much.

"Since you're so confident, then so be it. But let me make this clear beforehand: once the challenge begins, there's no going back, and you'll bear the consequences," Zhang Lexuan said seriously.

Ye Qi'an smiled calmly and said, "I, Ye Qi'an, always keep my word and will never go back on my word."

As soon as the words were spoken, Dai Huabin, Ning Tian, ​​Wu Feng, Xie Huanyue, and Ling Luochen were ready. As for Ma Xiaotao, after confirming Ye Qi'an's thoughts, she left directly without even participating in the wedding snatching.

"What should we do?" Zhang Lexuan asked Beibei in a low voice.

Beibei smiled slightly: "Let them fight."

"One against five?" Zhang Lexuan hesitated.

Bei Bei transmitted her voice: "Have you forgotten? In the last All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Competition, Ye Qian was able to lead us to victory with his four-ring strength. Now he is a Soul Saint. Although he doesn't have a seventh soul ring, no one can say for sure how strong he is."

Ye Qi'an held Gu Yuena's hand tightly and said, "Then let's begin."

His answer was calm, but at that moment, the five people opposite him felt something was different. Ye Qi'an's temperament seemed to be changing, and the aura emanating from him was increasing at an astonishing speed.

Ning Tian's expression changed slightly. She knew that she had underestimated Ye Qi'an. But was he really so confident that he could defeat her five opponents when their cultivation levels were similar?

Ye Qian held Gu Yuena's hand with his right hand, a faint smile on his face, and said, "Wait here obediently for me to come back."

Gu Yuena nodded slightly, her eyes full of trust and expectation.

Ye Qi'an released Gu Yuena's hand, slowly took a step forward, and calmly swept his gaze over the five people opposite him. The left leg bone of the Ice and Fire Dragon King under his feet changed completely from red and blue to a single azure blue. A chill instantly froze the entire lake surface again. With an aura of fearlessness, Ye Qi'an walked towards the five people opposite him.

Dai Huabin and his four companions also sprang into action, with Ling Luochen already leading the charge. Her toes barely touched the water's surface, creating a thin sheet of ice as she hurtled towards Ye Qi'an, a chilling aura emanating from her.

Ning Tian also released his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda immediately. The shuttle-shaped soul tool under his feet spun, and his speed increased sharply as he chased after Ling Luochen.

Wu Feng and Ning Tian were the closest, and she was also in the same class as Xie Huan Yue and Dai Hua Bin, so they often cooperated with each other. Naturally, the four of them acted with great synergy.

Ning Tian stopped his shuttle-shaped soul tool behind Ling Luochen. Dai Huabin, Xie Huanyue, and Wu Feng stepped forward and lined up in front of Ling Luochen, with Dai Huabin in the middle and Wu Feng and Xie Huanyue on either side. The three of them also released their martial souls. The five of them instantly formed a small soul master team consisting of two offensive, one defensive, one control, and one support characters.

Ning Tian's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda immediately took effect. First, a surge of soul power amplified Ling Luochen's power. Then, four amplifications—speed, attack, strength, and defense—were continuously released forward, attaching to the other three. In an instant, colorful light flowed, and the powerful aura of the five elements as one unfolded.

Just as the five people arrived, Ye Qi'an's voice drifted over from afar: "Are you all ready?"

The simple question was filled with powerful confidence. The meaning was clear: I am not attacking because I am waiting for you to be ready. I will only make my move once you are ready.

Dai Huabin roared, "Ye Qi'an, if you're a man, confront me head-on!"

"You talk as if you've ever beaten me."

Ye Qi'an's words carried a hint of disdain, which instantly enraged Dai Huabin. His soul power surged even more violently, and he began to unleash his own soul skills.

Suddenly, his body swelled up, and intense white light surged from within him. He unleashed his three amplifying soul skills simultaneously: the first soul skill, White Tiger Protective Barrier; the second soul skill, White Tiger Vajra Transformation; and the third soul skill, White Tiger Demon God Transformation.

Amplified by Ning Tian's Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda, a powerful pressure filled with fierce aura emanated outwards. With another roar to the sky, Dai Huabin's momentum reached a new level.

"Looks like you've run out of tricks. These are all you know. Martial Soul Possession!"

As soon as Ye Qi'an finished speaking, the Golden Dragon King Martial Soul instantly possessed him. One blue-gold, one black-gold, and four red-gold soul rings, a total of six, quietly surrounded him, emanating a powerful aura that chilled people to the bone.

"Be careful." Ling Luochen's cold voice carried a hint of surprise, but more so, caution.

Soul Masters think differently from ordinary people, especially when it comes to romantic relationships. Why did Shrek Academy's Inner Court hold this Sea God's Fate Blind Date Event? It's because these Inner Court students are too arrogant. To conquer them and win their hearts, one would need at least equal cultivation! Their goal is to become a Title Douluo. If a partner can support them in this regard, that's what they most desire. Moreover, only Soul Masters whose strength they admire have a chance of winning their hearts.

Ling Luochen was the same. In this respect, her starting point was similar to Ning Tian's. However, Ning Tian's utilitarianism was purer, while Ling Luochen's heart was mixed with the curiosity she had about Ye Qi'an five years ago, as well as his amazing control over ice attributes.

Dai Huabin pounded his chest with both hands, his already massive body growing even larger. Roaring, he charged towards Ye Qi'an. The explosive force he unleashed even created a large hole in the ice beneath his feet. He himself was enveloped in an incredibly intense platinum-gold light as he charged straight towards Ye Qi'an.

Facing Dai Huabin's charge, Ye Qi'an seemed not to see it at all. Suddenly, the green-gold light shone brightly and spread out instantly, its target not Dai Huabin, but the four people behind him.

"Time Reversal Domain—Time Stop!"

The moment Ye Qi'an unleashed the Time Reversal Domain, everything around seemed to freeze. Dai Huabin's fierce charge came to an abrupt halt. He remained in his forward-charging posture, his expression frozen in anger.

Ning Tian's eyes widened in disbelief. She hadn't expected Ye Qi'an to possess such a powerful domain skill. Wu Feng, Xie Huan Yue, and Ling Luo Chen were also frozen in place, unable to move.

"Time control, no wonder he's so confident," an elderly man on the ferry couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Elder Xuan chuckled and said, "This lad has made remarkable progress in the past few years; his mental strength is now almost on par with ours..."

Under the influence of the Time Reversal Domain, Dai Huabin and the other four felt a profound sense of powerlessness, as if they were bound by the shackles of time and unable to break free.

Ye Qi'an slowly walked towards Dai Huabin, a hint of indifference in his eyes. He shook his head slightly and said, "You shouldn't have challenged me."

Dai Huabin's eyes were filled with resentment, but with time frozen, he was unable to make any response.

Ye Qi'an turned to look at Ning Tian, ​​Wu Feng, Xie Huanyue, and Ling Luochen. Their expressions were all different, some were shocked, some were annoyed, and some were unwilling. But at this moment, they could only let Ye Qi'an scrutinize them.

"Dai Huabin, I'm giving you a chance to challenge me. If you win, I'll do whatever you want with me. But if you lose, you'll bear the consequences yourself, and I won't take responsibility." Ye Qi'an's words were calm and resolute, carrying an unquestionable authority.

Although Dai Huabin was bound by the time stop, upon hearing Ye Qi'an's words, a strong fighting spirit instantly ignited in his eyes. He secretly vowed in his heart that he must seize this opportunity and defeat Ye Qi'an.

Ye Qi'an slightly raised his hand, and the power of the Time Reversal Domain gradually weakened. Dai Huabin and the others slowly regained their mobility. Dai Huabin moved his stiff body, stared intently at Ye Qi'an, and his soul power surged again.

"Ye Qi'an, today I will show you my power!" Dai Huabin roared, once again unleashing the three amplification soul skills: White Tiger Protective Barrier, White Tiger Vajra Transformation, and White Tiger Demon God Transformation. His whole body radiated a strong platinum-gold light as he pounced towards Ye Qi'an.

Ye Qi'an remained expressionless as he watched Dai Huabin charge towards him. Just as Dai Huabin was about to get close, the Golden Dragon King Martial Soul on Ye Qi'an's body flashed, and a powerful wave of soul power emanated from him. With a gentle wave of his hand, a golden soul power barrier appeared in front of him, blocking Dai Huabin's attack.

Dai Huabin was bounced back by the soul power barrier and staggered back a few steps. Unwilling to accept defeat, he roared and charged forward again.

Ye Qi'an frowned slightly, his figure flashed, and he instantly appeared in front of Dai Huabin, throwing a punch.

Dai Huabin hurriedly tried to block with his arms, but Ye Qi'an's strength was too great. He was blasted away and crashed heavily onto the ice. Dai Huabin struggled to his feet, a trickle of blood flowing from the corner of his mouth. His eyes were still full of stubbornness. He once again mobilized all his soul power, preparing to make a final stand. He roared and charged at Ye Qi'an again.

Ye Qi'an watched Dai Huabin rush towards him. He did not make a move immediately, but waited quietly for Dai Huabin to get closer. Just as Dai Huabin was about to reach him, he finally moved. The Ice and Fire Dragon King's left leg bone suddenly exerted force, and a blue light flashed. Dai Huabin was frozen solid.

Just when everyone thought it was over, they saw the dragon wings behind Ye Qi'an flap rapidly, carrying his body away from Dai Huabin and stopping a hundred meters away. The originally azure blue leg bones instantly turned bright red, and a huge dragon pattern appeared under his body.

"I've said it before, you'll have to bear the consequences of challenging me yourself. I will never take responsibility." As Ye Qi'an spoke, the dragon-shaped phantom beneath his feet rapidly compressed and condensed, turning into a beam of red light that disappeared into his left leg.

As soon as he finished speaking, the red light entered his left leg, and his aura increased again. Dai Huabin was frozen in the ice, his face full of shock and resentment.

At this moment, Ye Qi'an's dragon wings suddenly flapped, and he rushed towards Dai Huabin like a bolt of lightning. As he approached Dai Huabin, he leaped high into the air, his left leg carrying powerful force backward.

"Goodbye!" Ye Qi'an shouted as he fell from the air and kicked Dai Huabin, who was frozen in ice.

The powerful force caused the air to vibrate, and a visible shockwave spread outwards. Dai Huabin was sent flying along with the ice block, sliding a long distance across the ice surface and shattering several pieces of solid ice before coming to a stop. The ice block developed countless cracks during the impact, as if it would break at any moment. As for what else broke, only Dai Huabin himself probably knew.

While in mid-air, Ye Qi'an turned to look into the distance. The entire Sea God Lake remained calm, but all the blank yet focused gazes were fixed on him.

"I guess my wedding snatching is over?" Ye Qi'an called out to Bei Bei and Zhang Lexuan.

Upon hearing his voice, the crowd gradually recovered from their shock.

Zhang Lexuan nodded and said, "The wedding kidnapping is over. I hereby declare the marriage ceremony of Ye Qi'an and Gu Yuena a complete success. May they live a long and happy life together, and may everything go smoothly for them."

…(End of this chapter)