Douluo: I have too many clones

Chapter 756 Opening of the Conference

Ten days passed in the blink of an eye, and Mingdu, the pearl of Douluo Continent, finally ushered in its most prosperous and bustling moment.

As the date of the martial arts contest for marriage draws near, the atmosphere in Mingdu City grows increasingly heated.

Large crowds surged in, each with their own purpose: some wanted to catch a glimpse of the Silver Dragon Princess Gu Yuena, others hoped to witness the birth of a powerful figure, and still others were simply drawn in by the lively atmosphere of the event.

Suddenly, the usually spacious streets became incredibly crowded, and hotels and inns were fully booked, making it extremely difficult to find a place to stay.

To ensure security during the event, a large number of fully armed soldiers took to the streets, their eyes sharp as they patrolled every corner of the city to maintain order.

The martial arts contest to find a husband was to be held at the Mingdu Grand Stadium, a venue large enough to accommodate 100,000 people at the same time.

This conference received strong support from the federal government, and all policies naturally went smoothly.

As dawn broke, the area around Mingdu Stadium was already packed with surging crowds.

Soldiers stood ready, maintaining order at key intersections on several roads leading to the stadium. They used efficient dispatching methods to ensure smooth traffic flow and that every spectator could arrive safely.

A martial arts tournament to find a husband could reach such a grand scale; looking across the entire Douluo Continent, perhaps only the powerful Spirit Pagoda could accomplish such a feat.

This conference attracted numerous talented young people to participate. According to the latest statistics, the number of people who finally registered was close to four thousand.

The Spirit Pagoda has spared no expense this time, with its meticulously prepared generous prizes attracting heroes from all directions to gather here like dazzling starlight.

Of course, only a very few people are truly confident of winning the heart of the beauty; most contestants set their sights on the tempting prizes.

One hundred souls that are ten thousand years old! How many treasures are there?
Furthermore, the Spirit Pagoda has announced that anyone who registers for the competition will receive a consolation prize. While the specifics of the consolation prize have not yet been revealed, given the Spirit Pagoda's financial resources and consistent practices, it is unlikely to disappoint.

Such generous prizes held an irresistible attraction for Soul Masters. Essentially, the vast majority of Soul Masters under fifty years old participated in this grand event.

Three days ago, the Spirit Pagoda announced a piece of news that caused a huge uproar in the Soul Master world—it would offer a treasured 100,000-year-old Soul Spirit as a dowry for the Silver Dragon Princess Gu Yuena.

This news was like a bombshell, instantly igniting the passion of the entire Soul Master community and driving almost everyone into a frenzy.

In the Soul Master system of Douluo Continent, generally speaking, a six-ring Soul Master must be at least twenty-five years old.

Soul Masters aged 25 to 50 are the true core elite force in the entire Soul Master world.

The nearly four thousand participants included top experts such as Soul Emperors, Soul Saints, and even Soul Douluos and Title Douluos, representing the highest level of strength in the entire Federation.

The sheer number of participants clearly demonstrates the Federation's profound heritage.

The minimum requirement for registration is a cultivation level of six rings, which means that there are at least four thousand strong individuals in the Federation with a cultivation level of six rings or above in the age range of thirty to fifty.

What a terrifying number!
This is based on the premise that the Soul Masters participating in this martial arts tournament to find a spouse are mostly male. If female Soul Masters were included, the number would be even more terrifying.

In comparison, the combined number of equally powerful individuals from the Star Luo and Dou Ling kingdoms is less than two-thirds of this number.

Someone once said, somewhat jokingly, "If a god-slaying fixed-position soul-guided cannon were fired at the Mingdu Grand Stadium, the high-end strength of the entire Douluo Federation would be reduced by more than half, and it would have no future."

Although it was just a joke, the federal government dared not take it lightly, considering the great disasters that Shrek Academy and Tang Sect had once suffered.

To ensure the safety of this event, the federal government mobilized a large military force, including flight squadrons and mech divisions, to conduct a large-scale search operation in the Mingdu area.

Today, although Mingdu has a huge population, its security situation is arguably the best in the entire continent.

Every Soul Master who registers for this event will receive an electronic number plate. This small number plate contains detailed information about the Soul Master's identity, acting like a special "pass" that ensures the orderly conduct of the event and enhances security.

The stadium was already packed, with spectators eagerly awaiting the start of the grand event. The Spirit Pagoda spared no effort in the preparation and operation of this event, investing significant manpower and resources, and even providing a substantial donation to the military responsible for maintaining order.

As it turns out, the Spirit Pagoda's efforts have yielded remarkable results. This event has not only become a major focus of attention across the entire continent, but the numerous valuable prizes it offers have also greatly enhanced the Spirit Pagoda's reputation among the public.

In the world of Soul Masters, the status of the Spirit Pagoda has also risen significantly.

The Spirit Pagoda has adopted the resounding slogan: "Taking from Soul Masters and using it for Soul Masters, we aim to build a model organization in the Soul Master world and become a home for Soul Masters."

Compared to its previous aloof image, this new concept is more easily accepted by Soul Masters. Through this event, the Spirit Pagoda launched a powerful public opinion campaign, successfully gaining significant points for itself.

Within the parliament, the pressure faced by the members controlled by the Spirit Pagoda has been greatly reduced.

Faced with such a grand and well-intentioned event, even the doves struggled to find a suitable reason to attack the Spirit Pagoda. After all, it was just a martial arts contest to find a husband, and it even offered tempting and generous prizes.

Due to the sheer number of participants, even the preliminary rounds could not be completed in a single day.

According to the plan, the preliminary rounds will end in seven days, with approximately five to six hundred people being tested each day to assess their overall abilities.

To ensure that the audience could clearly see the testing process, the Spirit Pagoda made meticulous preparations, neatly arranging various large-scale soul-guiding testing instruments in the center of the Mingdu Grand Stadium.

Meanwhile, thirty-six super-large screens were suspended above the audience seating area, displaying the test results from all angles and in all directions through advanced switching technology, ensuring that every audience member would not miss any exciting moments.

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At this moment, under the orderly guidance of staff, more than 500 participants who had registered for the martial arts contest to find a husband were already waiting in the waiting area. Until today, the specific content of the test had remained a mystery.

As participants on the first day, they were at a disadvantage to some extent, as they were unable to learn about the test rules and key points in advance.

However, the Spirit Pagoda has repeatedly emphasized that the entire testing process will adhere to the principle of absolute fairness, and the final result will not be greatly affected regardless of the order of testing.

"drop!"

With a crisp notification sound, a contestant passed through the electronic gate for identity verification, and the screen clearly displayed the name: "Nan Fusheng, Governor of Tianhai City".

Nan Fusheng straightened his clothes and slowly stepped into the testing area. He was drawn into the first group for selection; only by passing this test would he be qualified to participate in the subsequent competitions.

Incidentally, Xu Xiaoyan also knew about his participation in the martial arts tournament for marriage. "The governor of Tianhai City? Are federal officials also participating in this martial arts tournament for marriage?"

"Is this a signal of goodwill from the Federation to the Spirit Pagoda? Or is there some other plan?"

"Not necessarily. After all, Miss Gu Yuena is so beautiful. This federal official may have been attracted by her beauty, which is why he came to participate in this martial arts contest to find a husband."

When the Soul Masters lined up behind Nan Fusheng saw the words "Governor," they couldn't help but show surprise, and then began to discuss among themselves.

Clearly, his somewhat unique identity has attracted a lot of attention.

Of course, it's just something I'm paying attention to.

After all, Tianhai City is located in the eastern part of the continent, far away from Mingdu in the west. In addition, most of the contestants come from all over the country. So after the initial surprise, many people turned their attention to the other contestants.

"drop!"

Just then, the electronic notification sounded again: "Yu Longyue, Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan." A handsome young man strode forward, exuding the arrogance of a scion of a noble family.

Nan Fusheng's gaze narrowed slightly as he subtly observed the other person, but another figure surfaced in his mind: "Tang Wulin?"

With Tyrannosaurus Rex as his inside man, he knew Tang Wulin's location perfectly. It seems that the other party has finally come to participate in this conference.

Just ...

"The inspection of the Spirit Pagoda is far too lax."

Nan Fusheng couldn't help but complain, but he also understood that it wasn't really the Spirit Pagoda's fault.

After all, nearly four thousand Soul Masters signed up for this martial arts tournament to find a husband, which almost gathered together the next generation of future powerhouses of the Douluo Continent.

Among these participants, apart from a very few lucky ones whose martial souls mutated, most came from various local forces, ancient families, or hidden sects.

Under such circumstances, if the Spirit Pagoda were to conduct an in-depth background investigation on the participants, it would undoubtedly anger various factions.

So-called identity checks are mostly just procedural confirmations.

In Qian Gu Dongfeng's opinion, as long as his grandson can successfully make it into the final top ten, Gu Yuena will definitely choose him.

Ultimately, the final decision on this martial arts contest for marriage rests with Gu Yuena. Given the current support the Qian Gu family has for her, she doesn't have many options.

Nan Fusheng stood at the edge of the testing ground, his mind racing: "So, the other Shrek academy students should also be participating in this conference, right?"

Thinking of potential formidable opponents, he couldn't help but reflect on his own strength.

Perhaps it's time to find an opportunity to absorb the eighth spirit ring; otherwise, with the cultivation level currently displayed, the difficulty of breaking through in the subsequent fierce competition is unimaginable.

Just then, the entire Mingdu Stadium suddenly went dark. Advanced light-blocking equipment slowly closed like a curtain, blocking out the midday sun and plunging the stadium into deep darkness.

The sudden change drew everyone's attention, and whispers spread among the audience and contestants.

Immediately afterwards, a melodious tune rang out from all directions, and a dazzling beam of light poured down from the center of the dome, condensing into a huge three-dimensional light screen in the air.

Cheers erupted like a tidal wave—and in the light screen, the figure of the Silver Dragon Princess Gu Yuena gradually became clear.

The scenes shift, with deserts, valleys, and perilous predicaments appearing one after another, finally settling on the shocking moment when she leaps up and collides with the disaster, bursting forth with intense light.

The audience's enthusiasm was completely ignited, and cheers soared into the sky.

"Welcome everyone to Mingdu Stadium!" A pleasant male voice, processed by the Soul Guidance Noise Reduction Equipment, rang out, effectively suppressing the noise.

"I believe everyone has come here with only one purpose: to win the heart of a beautiful woman. Now, let's invite our heroine of this martial arts contest, Princess Gu Yuena, the Silver Dragon, to say a few words."

Before the words were even finished, cheers once again broke through the noise-canceling equipment. Everyone craned their necks, their eyes fixed on the direction of the podium.

In an instant, a beam of silver light shot into the sky, and the first thing that caught the eye was a pair of huge silver dragon wings. The dragon wings spread out and flapped, bringing up a powerful airflow.

Amidst the interplay of light and shadow, a beam of light precisely enveloped a figure—Gu Yuena, dressed in a long silver dress, her silver hair cascading down like a waterfall, shimmering with a soft luster in the beam, like a fairy descended from the heavens.

Under the high-definition screen, the purple eyes were deep and mysterious, as if they contained an endless galaxy.

The images on the screen were stunning enough, but when the real person appeared, the shock was even more profound.

Suddenly, the cheers ceased, as if an invisible force had pressed the pause button. Everyone held their breath in unison, afraid that the slightest noise would spoil this sacred moment.

With her silver hair and purple eyes, Gu Yuena stood a hundred meters in the air. As her gaze shifted, it seemed to create a subtle connection with everyone in the audience. Even though they were far apart, the heart-pounding excitement and adrenaline-pumping sensations brought by that gaze were incredibly real.

"Hello everyone, I am Gu Yuena." Her voice was calm and clear, without strong emotional fluctuations, yet it was like a key that unlocked the deep resonance in everyone's hearts.

A simple greeting made everyone's heartbeat quicken unconsciously, and a surge of impulse to get closer welled up inside them.

"Welcome to this conference. I'll be waiting for you in the final round." With just two short sentences, without any passionate encouragement or emotional appeal, she gave a slight bow and elegant greeting to the contestants.

The next second, a flash of silver light appeared, and the figure disappeared from everyone's sight, leaving only a faint fragrance in the air.

Gu Yuena's brief appearance seemed to have thrown a boulder into everyone's heart, stirring up a thousand waves.

Some people are filled with the flame of conquest, eager to stand out on the field and win the favor of the beauty; others are filled with admiration and are willing to protect and fight for her.

Regardless of their own thoughts, everyone now shared a common goal—to charge towards the finals and get closer to that silver-clad figure.

(End of this chapter)