Douluo: I have too many clones

Chapter 830 Piggy Hero and Orange Fragrance

"Ahem, everyone, although there was a slight mishap just now, Lord Naruto Uzumaki and Lord Sasuke Uchiha have voluntarily withdrawn, and the remaining eight contestants will continue to participate in the subsequent rounds."

Next, we will draw lots again to determine the next presenter.

Effie took several deep breaths, forcibly suppressing the panic in her heart—this live broadcast covering the entire continent and the entire Federation could not afford the slightest mistake. The organizers could not directly appear at this moment, so as the host, she had to shoulder the heavy responsibility of controlling the situation.

With the cooperation of the staff, the new lottery process was completed quickly.

Holding the draw results, Aifei spoke into the soul-guided microphone: "Next up to get the chance to perform is the tenth group's selected contestant—Your Majesty, Piggy Hero."

"Lord Piggy Hero advanced to the finals with a perfect record of nine wins in the early stages of the competition. His strength should not be underestimated. Let's give him a round of applause as he expresses his feelings to Princess Silver Dragon!"

As Effie finished speaking, a highly recognizable, infectious laugh rang out first: "Wahahaha!!!"

Piggy Hero, dressed in a bright red battle robe, walked out from the contestants' line. A golden "pig nose" pattern was embroidered on the chest of the robe, making his slightly chubby figure stand out.

He strode to the center of the arena, suddenly stopped, and gave Gu Yuena, who was on the marriage proposal platform, an exaggerated gentlemanly bow:
"Hello, beautiful Miss Gu Yuena! Let me formally introduce myself. My name is Bond (爆), GG Bond (GG爆). You can also call me by my nickname, Piggy Hero."

This series of somewhat comical actions and self-introductions prompted many audience members to simultaneously think, "This guy is just too annoying!"

To be fair, Piggy Hero's features aren't bad-looking; in fact, his round face gives him a cute appearance. He's just a little chubby, but his "confident" demeanor always seems a bit exaggerated.

Piggy Hero seemed oblivious to the audience's subtle reaction and continued:
“Beautiful lady, I do not currently possess any particularly valuable items, but since this is the first time I have expressed my feelings to you, I would like to offer you my most precious possession as a gift to show my sincerity.”

"The most precious thing?" This question instantly piqued the curiosity of everyone present.

Many viewers who previously harbored dissatisfaction with Piggy Hero have now changed their minds – his willingness to give away his most cherished item upon first meeting shows a sincerity that far surpasses that of many other contestants.

Even Gu Yuena on the marriage proposal stage glanced at these words, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

However, she had no expectations for the outcome of the marriage proposal. Even if Piggy Hero brought out a rare soul bone or artifact, it might not be able to sway her mind. At this moment, she was already considering how to politely refuse, and was preparing to politely persuade him to take back the gift after he brought it out.

However, when Piggy Hero took out the "gift" from the storage device at his waist, the entire audience was stunned.

It was an enormous lollipop, as thick as an adult's arm, shaped like a rainbow disc, covered with a coating of five colors: red, orange, yellow, green, and blue. It shimmered under the light, making it instantly recognizable as a sweet treat.

"Beautiful Miss Gu Yuena, this is my favorite 'Super Lollipop Glory Collector's Edition'!"

Piggy Hero held the lollipop in both hands, his face showing obvious pain, but he still insisted on handing it to the platform:

"I spent three whole months trying to get it, originally intending to keep it for myself to enjoy slowly, but after seeing your stunning beauty, I've decided to reluctantly give it to you! You must savor it carefully, it tastes truly amazing!"

The live-streaming camera at the scene was extremely "thoughtful" in zooming in and giving the lollipop a close-up—viewers could even clearly see the production label attached to the end of the stick, with the production date clearly showing as three days prior.

"Is...is this for real?"

"Seriously?! Just by adding 'Super' and 'Honorary Collector's Edition,' you can turn a regular lollipop into a 'precious gift'?"

"This guy is definitely here to cause trouble! Is he deliberately playing us and Princess Silver Dragon for a fool?"

The audience erupted in chaos. Any goodwill they had previously felt towards Piggy Hero vanished, replaced by a screen full of astonishment and dissatisfaction.

"Trash Bond! Trash Bond!"

Many of Princess Silver Dragon's loyal supporters were even more agitated, with some even muttering curses under their breath, bringing the atmosphere to the brink of chaos once again.

Seeing this, Effie quickly stepped forward to smooth things over, forcing a professional smile on her face:
"Haha, Your Majesty Piggy Hero is so humorous and witty. You must be trying to make Princess Silver Dragon smile in this unique way, right? This idea is indeed impressive."

As she spoke, she secretly winked at Piggy Hero, hoping he would back down gracefully and end this awkward situation as soon as possible.

No!

Piggy Hero completely missed Aifei's hint. He held up his lollipop and retorted seriously:
"This is truly my most precious possession! Don't underestimate it; I've been able to cultivate to my current level of soul power entirely thanks to the energy provided by this super lollipop! It's not only delicious, but it can also quickly restore soul power, making it my 'secret weapon' in battle!"

"I believe you ghost!"

Effie thought to herself, the production label on the lollipop was still clearly visible, it looked like an ordinary snack, how could it look like a "secret weapon" at all?

But as the host, she couldn't expose him in public, so she could only force a smile.

At this moment, Piggy Hero had already walked to the bottom of the marriage proposal platform with a lollipop in his hand. He looked up at Gu Yuena and handed over the gift again: "Beautiful lady, this lollipop represents all my feelings. I hope you will accept it."

"..."

Gu Yuena looked at the brightly colored lollipop, remained silent for a few seconds, and then gently shook her head: "I'm sorry, Your Majesty Piggy Hero. Since this is so important to you, please keep it as a keepsake. I appreciate your kindness, but there's no need for a gift."

"Beautiful little..."

Before Piggy Hero could say anything more, Aifei quickly interrupted, speaking into the soul-guided microphone: "The presentation is now over. Thank you very much for your sincere sharing, Your Majesty Piggy Hero!"

To quickly defuse the awkwardness caused by Piggy Hero, Aifei swiftly moved forward with concise words, loudly proclaiming into the soul-guided microphone: "Let us welcome the next presenter—the final entrant from Group Nine, the God-level Mecha Pilot: Your Majesty Orange Fragrance!"

As the introductions ended, a young man dressed in a light orange outfit stepped out from the contestants' line.

Cheng Liuxiang is thirty-three years old this year. He has a delicate face and a tall and straight figure. Although he looks weak, he is already a level ninety-one titled Douluo.

What's even more special is that he is the only contestant among the top ten in this year's martial arts contest to advance entirely through mecha combat.

In a arena where most contestants rely on their martial spirit, battle armor, or soul power to overpower their opponents, Cheng Liuxiang, piloting his exclusive red-level mecha, "Xiangcheng Zhanbao," has overcome numerous obstacles with his exquisite mecha control skills and tactical layout. His unique fighting style has already garnered him considerable attention. "I laugh as I brandish my sword to the sky, my heart and soul remain loyal to the Kunlun Mountains!" As soon as Cheng Liuxiang stood still, he loudly recited a heroic line of poetry, his tone full of high spirits.

This unexpected display of literary talent instantly warmed up the atmosphere.

Aifei keenly sensed this was an opportunity to turn the tide and immediately stepped forward to cooperate: "What a magnificent line of poetry! I never expected that Your Highness Orange Fragrance is not only highly skilled in piloting mechs, but also possesses literary talent. It is truly admirable. May I ask what you would like to say to Your Highness the Silver Dragon Princess?"

Cheng Liuxiang slowly raised her eyes, her gaze sweeping across the entire scene before finally landing on the Soul Guide Camera: "I was born into a poor family of swordsmen. My dream has always been to become a great hero who saves the country and its people."

He paused, his tone tinged with bitterness, "Unfortunately, I am dull-witted and have bad luck. No matter how hard I try, I can't master my family's secret technique: Heavenly Flying Delicacies."

Many friends think I'm a salted fish, but they're wrong. I'm not even as good as a salted fish; I'm a dead fish, a worthless dead fish.

Huh? Why did they suddenly start chanting the past?

This sudden outburst of self-pity stunned Aifei, who instinctively scratched her head, trying to ease the awkwardness.

"Your Excellency Cheng Liuxiang, you don't need to belittle yourself like this. You are now a level 91 Title Douluo, and a rare god-level mecha pilot on the continent. How can such achievements be 'worthless'?"

She thought to herself, "If a Title Douluo calls himself a 'dead fish,' then aren't those of us who haven't reached the Title Douluo level even worse than 'dead fish'?"

"No, you don't understand."

Cheng Liuxiang looked up at the sky and said, "I have lived in a daze for more than 20 years, and my soul power has always remained at level 29."

Until six years ago, a bolt of lightning unexpectedly struck my head, inadvertently opening my Ren and Du meridians and instantly boosting my comprehension. From then on, my cultivation speed increased by leaps and bounds; in just six years, I advanced from a Great Soul Master to my current Title Douluo.

"What? From a Great Soul Master to a Title Douluo in just six years?"

"Ten levels a year on average? This isn't 'dull-witted,' it's clearly defying fate!"

"So it turns out that Your Majesty Orange Fragrance had such an extraordinary encounter. No wonder you were able to become a god-level mecha pilot!"

The audience erupted in cheers, their initial dissatisfaction stemming from the two unexpected events completely replaced by this shocking revelation.

For Soul Masters in Douluo Continent, the "growth history of a Title Douluo" is already a highly attractive topic, and the extraordinary encounter of "advancing to level 61 in six years" is even more unheard of. Everyone held their breath, afraid of missing any details.

"Wow!"

Aifei's voice was filled with undisguised amazement, her tone completely unpretentious: "I never imagined that Your Majesty Cheng Liuxiang's cultivation path would be so legendary! From 'dull talent' to 'Title Douluo,' such a comeback is enough to make those who once looked down on you take notice."

She abruptly changed the subject, bringing the discussion back to the marriage proposal process:
"However, the main purpose of today's event is the martial arts contest to choose a husband. I believe that you are sharing your experiences to demonstrate your growth and potential to Princess Silver Dragon. May I ask what specific sentiments you wish to express to Her Majesty Princess Silver Dragon?"

In Aifei's view, Cheng Liuxiang's recounting of the past was undoubtedly to highlight his "reversal of fortune" and win Gu Yuena's favor—after all, his cultivation speed of "six years and sixty levels" was enough to prove his potential and talent.

"Have!"

Suddenly, Cheng Liuxiang raised her voice, her figure flashed, and she instantly rushed to the soul-guided camera below, grabbing the lens. Her tone was urgent, even choked with emotion:

"Ziyi! Ziyi! Can you see this? I'm now a Title Douluo! I've even become a God-level Mecha Pilot!"

Your family used to say I was 'mediocre and not good enough for you,' but now they definitely won't object to us anymore! Ziyi, wait for me, I will definitely marry you!

Upon hearing this, the scene instantly descended into chaos.

"Ziyi? Who is this?"

"Weren't you supposed to confess your feelings to Princess Silver Dragon? How come a 'Ziyi' suddenly appeared?"

"What's going on here? Could it be that Princess Cheng Liuxiang isn't participating in the competition for the sake of Princess Silver Dragon?"

Effie's smile froze, her lips twitched, and only one thought occupied her mind: "Something's happened! Something's happened again!"

Looking at the emotionally charged Cheng Liuxiang in front of the camera, she felt a chill run down her spine. As an ordinary radio host, she never imagined that a highly anticipated martial arts contest to find a husband would encounter such "unconventional" contestants one after another.

How come these strong individuals who made it to the final round are all so "outrageous"?
Even the eternal Dongfeng on the podium couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his eye.

Previously, he had also subtly hinted to Gu Yuena that if she was dissatisfied with any of the contestants, she could directly refuse them, and he would be responsible for coordinating public opinion and influence afterwards.

But looking at the unexpected scenes unfolding below, he suddenly felt that his worries were somewhat unnecessary.

First, Naruto and Sasuke withdrew from the competition for their "comrades," then Piggy Hero gave away "super lollipops," and now Orange Fragrance has publicly confessed his love to "Ziyi," completely ignoring his marriage prospectus, Gu Yuena.

Judging from the performance of these contestants alone, let alone the fact that Gu Yuena had no intention of choosing a husband, even an ordinary female Soul Master would probably not choose a partner from these people.

Gu Yuena, standing on the marriage selection platform, maintained a calm expression, but a barely perceptible hint of helplessness flashed in her eyes. She had never had any expectations for this marriage selection, but now it seemed that this final stage was perhaps even more absurd than she had imagined.

"Continue." Gu Yuena's cool voice rang out as she looked at the already confused Aifei.

"Yes Yes!"

Aifei quickly snapped to attention and shouted into the Soul Guidance Microphone, "Thank you for your self-expression, Your Majesty Orange Fragrance. I wish you and your loved one a happy ending. Now it's time for the next contestant to take the stage."

The staff around them pleaded with Cheng Liuxiang until they finally managed to persuade her to leave.

Aifei raised her trembling hand, took out a number plate, and said in a shaky voice, "Please, please welcome the next Your Majesty, Lord Lan Fuzi of the eighth group!"

(End of this chapter)