"Very well! With that, we've successfully completed the four stages of this year's Sea God Fate Matchmaking Convention. Now, we'll move on to the final and most important stage!" Dai Yueheng announced with a beaming smile.
"The name of this final stage is: A Century of Harmony!" Zhang Weiwei followed up, "In this round, the ladies' privilege ends. The final right to choose now lies in the hands of you gentlemen!
If a boy chooses a girl who had already selected him in the previous round and there are no rivals, congratulations. But if a rival exists, then we'll move into the 'Bride Snatching' segment.
Among all five stages, 'A Century of Harmony' is the one with the most uncertainty. It's also where you'll show your true strength and charm. So gentlemen, be prepared!"
Dai Yueheng added, "The rules of the Bride Snatching segment are as follows: If boy A picks girl B, but girl A had chosen boy A in the last round, then girl A has the right to challenge.
If girl A wins, boy A is eliminated. If he wins, he gets to proceed with girl B. But if girl B had already picked another boy, say boy B, then we must ask boy B's opinion. If he also picks girl B, then boy A and B must compete.
The winner earns the right to confess again."
Zhang Weiwei concluded, "Also, if multiple girls picked the same boy, and he only chooses one, the other girls can challenge as well.
Of course, we'll balance the match conditions as fairly as possible."
"All right! Without further delay, let's begin!" Dai Yueheng grinned. "Ziyang, since you have the most girls in front of you, you'll start!"
Zhu Ziyang was surprised but didn't show it. He simply nodded and looked at the four girls in front of him.
Ma Xiaotao's expression was playful but threatening as she raised a tiny fist. Jiang Nannan smiled serenely like spring itself. Qian Lingyi's gaze was tender, fists clenched tightly. Diwu Huan'er still looked confused and at a loss.
Their expressions reflected their different inner thoughts, but to Zhu Ziyang, it made the decision all the harder. Choosing one meant hurting the others.
But he already knew what he was going to do.
Everyone present, from elders to students, had their eyes glued to Zhu Ziyang. They all wanted to know how he would resolve this legendary love dilemma.
"Only children choose… I want them all!" Zhu Ziyang's voice struck like a thunderbolt. With a calm smile, he said, "I admit I'm greedy. This isn't fair to any of you, but… Sister Xiaotao, Nannan, Yiyi, Huan'er—I don't want to give up any of you. My shoulders are wide enough to bear the love of all four. Will you accept me, and also each other?"
As he spoke, he spread his arms open.
A collective gasp echoed across the venue. All eyes remained fixed on the scene. It was a once-in-a-century event! Shrek Academy's top genius was demonstrating how to embrace heaven's fortune—four girls by his side, living the dream of countless men!
The four girls were momentarily stunned, but they weren't surprised. They had long anticipated this. With how Zhu Ziyang was, he would never abandon any of them. They hadn't joined the matchmaking for exclusivity, but for an answer from him.
Now, they had their answer.
Jiang Nannan, Ma Xiaotao, and Qian Lingyi exchanged a knowing smile—then immediately turned stern and glared at him.
Ma Xiaotao coldly teased, "Even if we're sharing a husband, there must be an order to things. Ziyang, shouldn't you say something about that?"
Jiang Nannan snorted, "Exactly! But instead of asking him, why not decide it ourselves—by strength. That way it'll be fair."
"I was just thinking that!" Ma Xiaotao nodded.
"Sister Weiwei, sorry to break the rules a bit." Jiang Nannan smiled toward Zhang Weiwei.
"No worries." Zhang Weiwei smiled awkwardly. "We'll allow it as a special challenge round."
Everyone was dumbfounded. Who would've expected this kind of outcome? The other boys could only look on with envy and jealousy. Was this the privilege of a supreme genius? Not only could he win the favor of four stunning girls, they were even about to fight over him!
"Sister Xiaotao, Nannan, is this really necessary?" Zhu Ziyang gave a bitter smile. On the surface, he seemed reluctant, but inside, he was very pleased.
Very pleased.
His joy was something others couldn't imagine.
But that's a story for another day.
"For girl things, Ziyang, don't interfere," Ma Xiaotao said.
"That's right, Brother. We know our limits," Jiang Nannan added.
The two had already moved to the center of the lake, facing off.
Ma Xiaotao then suggested, "Just the two of us feels dull. How about a two-on-two?"
"Hm…" Jiang Nannan considered, then nodded. "Sure. Let's get Yiyi and Huan'er too."
Thus, Jiang Nannan and Qian Lingyi teamed up. Ma Xiaotao and Diwu Huan'er formed the other pair. A battle for position was about to begin under the full gaze of everyone present.
"Huan'er, ready?" Ma Xiaotao looked at the still-dazed girl beside her.
"Mm! Ready, Sister Xiaotao!" Diwu Huan'er nodded quickly.
On the lake, the four beauties stood opposite each other and released their martial souls and soul rings.
Ma Xiaotao and Diwu Huan'er, both red-haired and phoenix-like, had similar martial souls. Ma Xiaotao's fiery phoenix wings burst from her back, her hair turning into flames. Two purple, four black, and two red soul rings—an astonishing lineup—surged behind her, blazing like the sun in the night sky.
Diwu Huan'er's arms grew dragon scales, hands became dragon claws, her body enlarged, and her flaming hair trailed behind. A massive lion-dragon beast formed behind her. Two purple, four black, and one red ring hovered above her.
On the other side, Jiang Nannan's body became slender, with diamond-shaped silver-white ears and a matching tail. She glowed under moonlight like a goddess from the Moon Palace. Six black and one red soul ring floated behind her.
Qian Lingyi grew three pairs of pure white angel wings—six in total. Two yellow, two purple, two black, and one red ring surrounded her. Among the four, her ring setup was the most conventional, but still more than enough to intimidate most people.
All of Shrek's inner court disciples were now speechless. No one could enjoy the show anymore. Just looking at the girls' soul rings made them feel utterly inferior.
These four weren't just fighting over a man—they were among the best of the best!
What were they doing watching this like bystanders? Because they were… stupid?
Many male students were suddenly overcome with shame. Once this was over, a wave of cultivation fervor would surely sweep the inner court.
"Sigh… we really can't keep up anymore," muttered the elders on the ferry. "Kids these days… Are they trying to retire us early?"
The elders' laments weren't heard by the four girls. At this moment, they were locked in a tense standoff, soul power surging, gazes firm.
The battle… was about to begin.
(End of Chapter)
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