Douluo Continent II: The Dragon King Suppresses the World!

While Ye Qi'an wasn't exactly an expert on the upper-level teaching building, he wasn't entirely unfamiliar with it either. He led Ye Xiyao through the building, winding around several times, until they finally arrived at the room where new inner-court students were received.

The two slowly entered the room, where several teachers were already busy at work. A kind-faced female teacher saw them enter and immediately greeted them with a smile.

"Hello, are you here to register for admission to the Inner Academy?" The female teacher's voice was gentle and kind.

Ye Qi'an nodded slightly and said calmly, "Yes, teacher, I am Ye Qi'an, and this is my younger sister, Ye Xiyao. She wants to sign up for the inner academy assessment."

"Ye Qi'an? You're Ye Qi'an?" The female teacher's face instantly showed surprise, her gaze sweeping over Ye Qi'an from head to toe. Clearly, she had already heard of Ye Qi'an's great name, and he had become a legendary figure at Shrek Academy.

"I never expected to meet you in person today. Your deeds are all the rage in the academy now," the female teacher exclaimed. "Your sister doesn't need to take the exam anymore; we can just register her directly."

Ye Qi'an nodded again, understanding that strength indeed allows one to do whatever one wants. Moreover, his younger sister, Ye Xiyao, was already a level 75 Soul Saint; passing the test would be as easy as drinking water for her. Since the result was the same, the process could naturally be omitted.

"Now that you've filled out this registration form, I can submit it." The female teacher took out a form, her tone full of anticipation.

Ye Qi'an took the registration form, handed it to Ye Xiyao, and said with a smile, "Xiyao, here you go."

Ye Xiyao nodded gently, picked up her pen, and carefully filled in all the information on the registration form. After finishing, she handed the registration form back to the female teacher.

The female teacher carefully examined her, and when she saw Ye Xiyao's age and soul power level, she couldn't help but be slightly taken aback: "Seventeen years old, level seventy-five Soul Saint, Golden Dragon Martial Soul?"

The female teacher's eyes were filled with shock. She looked at Ye Xiyao again, as if to re-examine this young girl. Her heart was filled with amazement; it was truly unbelievable that someone so young could have achieved so much.

"It's incredible that you've achieved so much at such a young age," the female teacher exclaimed, carefully putting away the registration form. "Alright, Ye Xiyao, from now on, you are officially a member of Shrek Academy's inner court. I will arrange your dormitory and courses as soon as possible."

After saying goodbye to the female teacher, Ye Qi'an turned and left the room with Ye Xiyao. Since Ye Xiyao didn't have a place to stay, Ye Qi'an simply bought a property in Shrek City. He carefully arranged everything for his sister, and after finishing all the matters, Ye Qi'an headed towards the cafeteria.

When Ye Qi'an arrived at the dining hall, it was bustling with activity. Nearly thirty students were eating, and the food was far more plentiful than before. Two large barrels of wine were also on display, available for the students to help themselves.

Ye Qi'an took a glass of wine and found an empty seat. The wine was a bit sour and astringent at first, with a strong aroma of smoky plum; the initial taste wasn't very pleasant. But soon, a delicate fragrance and a sweet aftertaste of grapes emerged. Ye Qi'an felt his face flush slightly. This slightly tipsy feeling was something he had never experienced before. He felt completely immersed in the fragrance of grapes.

"Are you Ye Qi'an?" A somewhat deep voice sounded from behind.

Ye Qi'an turned around to see a tall young man, slightly taller than himself. The young man had broad shoulders and a neat head of short, blond hair. However, his expression was somewhat gloomy, and his gaze towards Ye Qi'an was cold. He also held a glass of wine in his hand, his eyes gleaming with a chilling light.

"Dai Huabin, yes, it's me." Ye Qi'an said calmly after taking a sip of wine.

Dai Huabin walked to Ye Qi'an's side, his gaze fixed on the vast expanse of Sea God Lake. He took a sip of wine, his eyes slightly narrowed, and said calmly, "When did you get back?"

"Today," Ye Qi'an turned his head and looked at Dai Huabin.

Dai Huabin asked, "Will you participate in the Sea God's Fate event tomorrow?"

"Of course," Ye Qi'an replied.

Dai Huabin said, "Originally, I wasn't planning to participate, as Zhu Lu hasn't been admitted to the Inner Academy yet. But since you're participating, I'll participate too. How about we make a bet?"

"No gambling," Ye Qi'an replied without hesitation.

"Are you scared?" Dai Huabin raised an eyebrow, his eyes gleaming even brighter.

Ye Qi'an smiled slightly, but his eyes were full of provocation: "Because you are not qualified."

Dai Huabin fell silent instantly, then said coldly, "Whether you're qualified or not, we'll see at the Sea God's Fate event tomorrow." After saying that, he turned and strode away.

"Hehe, then I'll just watch." Ye Qi'an finished his glass of wine in one gulp and disappeared.

……

The next day.

As dusk settled, a subtle, alluring atmosphere began to permeate the Sea God's Fate Blind Date Event, perhaps due to the impending gathering. On the island, small groups of Shrek Academy students in their red uniforms began to congregate towards the event's location.

All the gathered people were male students; not a single female student was to be seen. The lake was pitch black, and amidst the swirling mist, it was difficult to make out anything.

Just then, a large ship approached from afar, its lights shining brightly. The inner court students recognized it immediately; it was the largest ferry on Seagod Lake. The ship was already full of people: Dean Yan Shaozhe of the Martial Soul Department, Vice Dean Cai Meier, Dean Xian Liner of the Soul Guidance Department, Vice Deans Qian Duoduo and Fan Yu, and some familiar teachers.

The large ship didn't row this way; instead, it stopped in the middle of the lake. Just then, beams of light suddenly shot out from the lake water, and amidst the shimmering light, nineteen beams were initially visible. If there were no surprises, there should have been seventeen, but this time Gu Yuena and Ma Xiaotao were included.

"Wow..." Some of the male students on the shore exclaimed in admiration.

All nineteen beams of light were pale gold, and from each beam that emerged from the lake stood a maiden in a long white dress. The nineteen maidens wore identical dresses and the same conical hats, their faces completely obscured by three-foot-long white veils. Bathed in the pale gold light, they appeared like fairies on the lake, their ethereal beauty dazzlingly beautiful.

Nineteen girls stood in a row, facing the shore. They stood there quietly, while some of the male students on the shore were already getting impatient.

Just then, two stronger white beams of light appeared, and two figures emerged. On the left was Bei Bei, dressed in a white robe, and on the right was Zhang Lexuan, the senior disciple of Shrek Academy's inner court, dressed in a pale yellow dress.

Beibei's voice drifted from afar: "Sea God's Fate at Sea God Lake, a thousand-year Shrek Academy, a moment of destiny. Welcome everyone to the shores of Sea God Lake on this beautiful evening. The annual Sea God's Fate Blind Date Event is about to begin. As the host of this grand event, on behalf of myself and Senior Sister, I wish all the Inner Court students attending the Sea God's Fate Blind Date Event today to find their true love. At the same time, I also welcome the elders and teachers of the Sea God Pavilion who are here to witness the event." After speaking, he placed his right hand on his chest and bowed slightly towards the ferry boat.

Master Xuan of the Sea God Pavilion smiled slightly, nodded to Bei Bei, and raised his hand to indicate that he could continue.

"Now, all male participants in today's Sea God's Fate Blind Date Event, please prepare yourselves. Forty pillars of light will soon appear in the lake. The participants closest to us, the Sea God's fairies, will proceed to the first round. Those further back may not be able to secure a suitable ranking in the first round. So, please be careful. No matter how you land, as long as you land on the water lily leaf where the pillar of light is located, you will have secured a spot. But please, do not fall into the water, or you will be disqualified from continuing to participate in this year's Sea God's Fate Blind Date Event."

His explanation was already very clear, and most of the male students on the shore were eager to try it out.

"Everyone get ready, three, two, one."

"start!"

With Beibei's shout of "Start!", everyone on the shore immediately sprang into action. They only saw a blur before their eyes as a golden streak of light shot out. Before they could even react, a figure moved with incredible speed. In a mere instant, while everyone else had barely left, this figure had already appeared on the first pillar of light.

"Who is this person? They're so fast!"

Even the flying soul masters, who had the advantage, were left far behind by that figure. An unfamiliar inner court student had actually overpowered everyone and appeared on the first water lily with a speed that crushed all of them. They had never seen such cultivation before.

After the first water lily was claimed, the other students also displayed their unique abilities, their spirit rings radiating light, like a burst of fireworks suddenly exploding on the lakeside. Huo Yuhao, He Caitou, and Xu Sanshi naturally did not want to be left behind.

When Huo Yuhao and He Caitou rushed to the forty beams of light, several people had already landed on the water lilies where the first row of beams was located.

Xu Sanshi seemed completely unhurried, leisurely landing at the very back. He released all six of his spirit rings: two yellow, two purple, and two black. He glanced ahead, and seeing that the student flying at the front was about to arrive, he suddenly leaped up, releasing the Xuanming Tortoise Shell Shield in his hand.

The four students with the ability to fly had already landed on the water lily petals, and Huo Yuhao and He Caitou also managed to find empty seats at the back of the first row.

A smug smile appeared on Xu Sanshi's face, and his fourth spirit ring flashed. The student who had landed in the second position of the first row suddenly froze, and in the next instant, the two had switched positions. Xu Sanshi landed steadily on the second-ranked water lily leaf, while the inner court disciple with a cultivation level of seven rings appeared in the last position.

"Xu Sanshi, you bastard!" This seventh-ring Soul Saint, who looked to be about thirty years old, was currently looking depressed. Not only had his first-row seat been taken, but he hadn't even managed to get a seat in the second row.

Xu Sanshi turned around, a smile on his face, and bowed to the Seven-Ring Soul Saint: "Senior, please forgive me. Who told you to take such a good spot? Don't worry, of all the waters in the world, I only take a sip. Everyone knows my goal. Nobody try to take it from me! Otherwise, I'll lose my temper."

Seeing his comical expression, all the inner court students burst into laughter. The Soul Saint, who had been somewhat frustrated, couldn't help but laugh and said, "You just wait, even if Nan Nan agrees to be with you, I'm still going to stage a wedding robbery for you."

"No way, big brother? Are you serious? Senior sister, someone is threatening me. And if I remember correctly, he's one of your supporters. Aren't you going to do anything about it?" Xu Sanshi shouted at Zhang Lexuan, who was not far away, with an exaggerated expression.

"Sanshi, stop fooling around," Zhang Lexuan said with a light laugh.

Her words were clearly audible to everyone on the lake, both the male and female students who were already in position. The female students were fine, but the male students immediately straightened their backs and stood at attention, as if afraid of leaving a bad impression on their senior sister.

"This first step requires your close cooperation. If you don't work hard, you might not even see the girls behind you. If that happens, you'll suffer later. Beibei, let's begin."

Zhang Lexuan's gaze swept over the many male trainees, finally settling on Ye Qi'an, who was in the first position wearing a black and gold mask, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

Beibei nodded and said, "Sea God's Fate at Sea God Lake, tonight is the annual Sea God's Fate Blind Date Event. I'm sure everyone has been looking forward to it for a long time. The blind date event is divided into five parts. Are you all ready? I want to emphasize again that once you fall into the water, regardless of gender, you will be eliminated."

Zhang Lexuan continued, "Tonight, we will also be selecting the most beautiful Sea Goddess and the happiest male student. Alright, let's begin the first segment—Mutual Appreciation. Starting from the left side of the first row, every male student can freely demonstrate their abilities. However, don't go too far. Otherwise, if a female student can't help but make a move on you, I'll just have to pretend I didn't see it."

"Qi'an, are you ready?" Bei Bei asked Ye Qi'an.

Yes, Ye Qian was the first one to occupy the water lily in the first row. This is also why Xu Sanshi didn't dare to switch places with the person on the first-ranked water lily, because that person, let alone him, even if everyone present were combined, would not be a match for him.

At this moment, Ye Qi'an, dressed in a black, fitted outfit, stood tall and straight like a pine tree under the lights. He nodded slightly and replied to Bei Bei, "Ready."

His gaze, piercing through the black and gold mask, calmly fell upon the nineteen sea goddesses opposite him. His composed aura seemed capable of silencing the clamor of the entire arena.

…(End of this chapter)