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Soon, the finals of the advanced Soul Master academy competition commenced in Spirit City.
The very top academies from across the Continent gathered in Spirit City, and after the selection competitions of the two great empires, those who made it to Spirit City were the true elite students from Soul Land. They were the true geniuses of the Continent, and in the future, their names would shine brightly across the land.
The majority of Spirit City's residents were Soul Masters, and their anticipation for the competition was undoubtedly very high.
Especially since the quality of participants in this edition far exceeded any previous ones, the convergence of countless geniuses only heightened the people's expectations for the competition.
Early in the morning, Xu Ran set off for the competition venue with the Shrek squad.
There, many teams gathered, along with countless spectators waiting for the start of the competition. It was only the first day, not yet the final showdown. But this was enough to pique their interest.
Besides the increased strength of the competitors, the stunning genius girls were also a focal point of attention this year. "Cultivation Level" and beauty had always been subjects of passionate interest throughout history.
"Sister," called Zhu Zhuqing, dressed in an attractive black leather outfit that outlined her curves, waving towards Xingluo Academy not far away.
"Zhu Zhuyun" and Davis, along with others from Xingluo Academy, made their way towards Xu Ran. Xu Ran was very popular in Xingluo Academy. These noble youths all knew of the significant reputation Xu Ran had carved out for himself in the Tiandou Empire, and their eyes, without exception, were filled with admiration.
"Zhu Qing," greeted "Zhu Zhuyun" with a smile, gliding over elegantly. It was a sight, the pair of girls with flawless figures, drawing countless gazes in that moment.
Particularly "Zhu Zhuyun," whose figure in this lifetime was even more perfect than in the original story, nearly causing countless onlookers to pop their eyes out.
"Brother Xu, it's been a long time. I've missed you," Davis said with a hearty laugh, patting Xu Ran on the shoulder. Seeing Xu Ran was like seeing a brother; after all, Xu Ran had found him a princess for a wife in Tiandou City. His loyalty to Xu Ran was profound indeed.
"Brother Dai," Xu Ran smiled with a slight pursing of the lips, feeling a pang of pity. Young Dai was still too naive!
"Brother Xu, about what you said before…" Davis glanced at "Zhu Zhuyun," and when he saw she wasn't looking his way, he winked at Xu Ran, eager to inquire. He couldn't wait to learn about his fiancée, the princess.
Zhu Yun remained pure as jade, still a virgin to this day. It was impossible for him to be with "Zhu Zhuyun" for the time being to address his "certain issues," so his only hope rested on his princess fiancée.
With her, the nights to come would no longer be lonely for him, Davis. And all of this was thanks to Xu Ran. Xu Ran truly was his lucky star.
"I tried it before, it feels very good," Xu Ran said with a smirk, leaning closer to Davis and whispering. His face wore a mischievous smile, yet his heart throbbed with an unusual exhilaration.
This feeling, well? Those who haven't experienced it wouldn't understand.
"What?" Davis's face blanched, having not fully caught what Xu Ran whispered. But it seemed… he had an ominous premonition. Surely Xu Ran hadn't done something to his precious fiancée?
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"I mean, I've seen her before, and she looked great, really beautiful," said Xu Ran, his face not looking too good, "Brother Dai, what's that expression for? You're not suspecting my character, are you?"
"How could I? Brothers are like limbs, women like clothes, how could Brother Xu ever be compared to mere clothes in my heart?" Davis said with a smile, feeling a sigh of relief inside. It seemed he had misheard; he thought Xu Ran couldn't possibly be that kind of person. His precious fiancée, "Zhu Zhuyun," had such a great figure, a stunning beauty; surely she must be better looking than any princess. Xu Ran hadn't done anything with Zhu Zhuyun, so there couldn't be anything between him and Princess Xue Ke, he was just overthinking it.
After teasing Davis a bit more, Xu Ran didn't bully him, the honest man, any further. It always made him feel guilty, Xu Ran was, after all, a kind person.
Soon, Xu Ran was hitting it off with all the ladies, completely unconcerned about the competition.
Apart from Tang Xiaosan, he wasn't interested in anyone else.
Over at Xu Ran's side, the gathering of Shrek Academy, Sky Dou Royal Academy, and Xingluo Academy drew a lot of gazes. A majority of the beauties at the venue were in close proximity to Xu Ran, which naturally caused him plenty of jealousy.
"Who is that guy, attracting so many people around him? He seems to be someone of no small status."
"So many beauties. My God, they really have great figures. If I could just touch them once, I would die without regrets."
"Shameless, to even say such a thing, just looking at them twice is more than I can stand. There are so many beautiful girls in this year's competition, and the quality is so high, how's a man supposed to live like this?"
"But who is that guy? Those beauties seem to be quite close to him. It's damn infuriating."
In the spectator stands, countless people were pointing and commenting as they looked at the beauties in the competitor's seats, opening their floodgates of conversation, filled with envious, jealous, hateful gazes towards Xu Ran, wishing they could take his place.
The people around Xu Ran were all unparalleled in beauty, and what's key, they came in all types, catering to various tastes.
"Humph. I'd advise you to give up those bad thoughts you're harboring. Do you know who that is? That's Xu Ran. I heard Xu Ran's strength can even challenge a Titled Douluo," someone said with disdain, looking up to Xu Ran. Many people had mixed feelings about Xu Ran, admiring his strength and the fact that he could be with so many beauties, while others were jealous of Xu Ran for being able to engage in friendly, in-depth exchanges with so many beautiful young ladies, which was bound to draw envy.
Though they spoke ill of Xu Ran's flirtatious ways, in truth, they envied why they weren't the ones surrounded by beautiful women.
"Xu Ran?" Hearing the big name of Xu Ran, everyone suddenly fell silent. In Spirit City, Xu Ran's stories had spread far and wide. Xu Ran was also the only young Soul Master in many years to have such a significant reputation in Spirit City.
"Xu Ran is here too this time? It looks like the champion of this competition has already been decided," some people were very optimistic about Xu Ran, believing in his strength. Being able to have so many girls flock around him like moths to a flame, Xu Ran was definitely not a nobody. Even if he wasn't as strong as the rumors suggested, being just a bit weaker, winning the championship would not be a problem—
Do not you see, outside they practically talk of Xu Ran as a god.
"That's not necessarily the case. I heard that the new Saint Heir of Soul Hall is very strong, and it's said that he and Xu Ran have a deadly rivalry. Considering how much Soul Hall values him, that Saint Heir's strength may not be inferior to Xu Ran's," someone mentioned.