Spirit City, the city gate.
Xu Ran and Ah Rou bid farewell to Bi Bidong.
Both of the exquisitely graceful beauties wore veils, because without them, the traffic here would probably come to a standstill. Bi Bidong and Ah Rou were both stunning enough to make anyone's eyes pop out.
Such beauties were uncommon sights.
Especially Bi Bidong, the Female Pope. Everyone admired Bi Bidong, and if they knew their beloved pope was now crying over Xu Ran, it's hard to imagine what expressions they would have.
Probably that feeling of wanting to take on Xu Ran, but not being able to surpass him.
But by now, Xu Ran's power had also spread throughout the Continent. Everyone knew that Xu Ran was the strongest in Soul Land. Even if Xu Ran and Bi Bidong's relationship were to go public in the future, no one would dare object.
Since ancient times, beauties were matched with heroes. What could those with insufficient strength say?
If they were truly capable, they would have already made their move.
If you have the power, you can have anything you desire. Without power? Sorry, you just have to deal with it.
"Why cry? Stop crying. It's not like I'm not coming back." Xu Ran looked at Bi Bidong. She was draped in a black dress, covering her exquisite figure, and even behind the veil, she looked delicate and fetching.
Especially with her tear-stained, pitiable look, she was all the more endearing.
"I just can't bear to part with you," Bi Bidong said, looking at Xu Ran. Even as the Pope, she was unsettled by Xu Ran. Her heart was already hung up on him, following his joys and sorrows.
"Don't worry, I'll be back soon. A month or two at most. My Dong'er is so beautiful, I couldn't possibly forget her. Besides, the Destruction God is waiting for me at the Martial Soul Hall. If I return late, wouldn't I be in trouble?"
"As long as you know. Be careful," Bi Bidong cautioned, straightening Xu Ran's clothes.
"Yeah, I'm off, you should head back." Xu Ran waved his hand and, holding Ah Rou's delicate body, soared into the sky.
"Hmph, you jerk, you really do have a way with women," Ah Rou remarked with a soft snort from within his embrace, unable to hide her jealousy. She initially thought that Xu Ran only had those few women by his side, which she could accept.
Who would have thought that Xu Ran would have so many women!
Too many to count on both hands!
She didn't know how Xu Ran managed it, surrounded by so many close female friends. Could he really handle it?
And with so many women, the noise of their day-to-day chatter—if she were Xu Ran, her head would be spinning.
If she'd be with Xu Ran in the future, wouldn't she have to compete for his affection with that bunch of women? With so many, would Xu Ran spread his attention equally? She certainly didn't believe the sweet nothings of men. Everyone wanted to be the one most cherished by Xu Ran, and by then, she would have to tough it out!
"But I'm a lovable scoundrel, aren't I? You fell for me, didn't you?" Xu Ran said with a smile. He too felt he had great appeal to women. Although he had planned everything since he arrived in Soul Land, including winning them over.
But oftentimes, he didn't need to stick to any strategy; he naturally won their hearts.
Everything seemed destined, without any impropriety.
Admittedly, when he first pursued Zhu Qing and Xiaowu, he did use some tricks. But that's because he had just crossed over to Soul Land—wasn't he eager then?
After all, with so many beauties before him, to only look and not touch naturally made him seek a way to win them over.
Later on, he behaved with integrity. Seduction? Strategy? No, just being cool was enough.
"Hmph, if I had known you were such a shameless person, I would never have fallen for you." Ah Rou said resentfully, uttering words that belied her true feelings.
"But you fell for me all the same. You're my woman now, no running away." Xu Ran said as he suddenly picked up the pace, swiftly heading towards Tiandou City.
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Shrek Academy.
The Shrek Academy of today had become the greatest Holy Land in the entire world, second only to Martial Soul Hall. Moreover, due to the teaching nature of Shrek Academy, it was even more popular among geniuses.
While Martial Soul Hall did boast numerous resources, one could only take advantage of them by joining.
On the other hand, the Academy didn't care about your affiliations and focused purely on instruction.
Shrek Academy had nurtured Xu Ran, who was adored by millions.
Ever since Xu Ran revealed his strength in Spirit City, he had undoubtedly become the idol of all Soul Masters across the world. Especially those genius Soul Masters who harbored dreams, they revered Xu Ran even more.
Because at about the same age as them, Xu Ran had already become a preeminent powerhouse, whereas they were still just ordinary geniuses, only able to compete with their peers.
When it came to such a comparison, there was truly a large disparity.
Yet, the greater the disparity, the more they worshipped Xu Ran.
One after another, they all flocked to Shrek Academy as if on a pilgrimage. They hoped to become peerless powerhouses just like Xu Ran. At the very least, being as strong as Xiaowu and the others would do.
After all, Shrek Academy had not only trained Xu Ran, but also Xiaowu, Zhu Zhuqing, and a host of other unparalleled geniuses.
"Today is Teacher Zhu Qing's class, quick, let's go grab seats."
"I'm so envious that Teacher Zhu Qing started teaching when we were about the same grade. But Teacher Zhu Qing really has a great figure. I was sitting in the aisle, and when Teacher Zhu Qing walked by, she smelled so good, so fragrant."
"You're not wrong. Plus, Goddess Zhuqing looks really good in leather jackets and pants. Even those sexy women in their thirties or forties can't compare to Goddess Zhuqing's figure."
A group of people chattered excitedly. Ever since Zhu Zhuqing and Xiaowu returned, in addition to cultivation, Flander had also assigned them the task of teaching students.
Zhu Zhuqing and Xiaowu had been cultivating alongside Xu Ran for years, achieving a perspective incomparable to ordinary Soul Masters.
Plus, with Zhu Zhuqing and Xiaowu's formidable strength, many of Shrek Academy's teachers were no match for them. Of course, what made them most popular among the students was their stunning beauty.
"Hey, keep it down. Those are Xu Ran's women. We should just think about it in our hearts. If you disrespect the goddesses, you'll have to face the consequences." Someone warned, and the young men promptly shut their mouths, not daring to say more.
Such beautiful women were only to be admired from afar.
Who would dare to touch Xu Ran's women? No, they couldn't even speak of it.
Otherwise, they would be in serious trouble. Xu Ran was the mightiest person on the entire Continent! How could they afford to offend him?
Xu Ran and Ah Rou strolled along the streets of Shrek Academy, looking at everything around them and smiling knowingly. There was a time when he was just like these eager youths. But now, he was a successful man, surrounded by beauties.
"You seem to be quite prestigious at Shrek Academy," Ah Rou remarked, blinking her beautiful eyes and wearing a white veil that added an air of ethereality to her demeanor.
"That's right. Shrek Academy is the gathering place for my fans," Xu Ran said with a hint of pride.
Xu Ran and Ah Rou followed the crowd and soon located Zhu Zhuqing.