Douluo Amon: I am the Heavenly Venerable of the Dragon King.

Chapter 379 Exploiting Loopholes in the Rules

"start!"

With a loud shout from Tang Yinmeng, the Sea God's Fate Blind Date Event at Sea God Lake officially began.

On both sides of Poseidon Lake, figures simultaneously leaped into the air. Some skimmed the surface of the lake and moved swiftly forward, while others soared into the air and flew through the sky. Their methods differed, but each relied on their own unique skills.

The students who leaped into the air on both sides were dressed differently. The students on the left wore large green cloaks with hoods covering their heads and green masks on their faces. The wide cloaks completely concealed their bodies.

The trainees on the other side all wore straw hats, and their long white skirts fluttered in the wind. The straw hats had three feet of green gauze hanging down, making it impossible to see their faces.

Without a doubt, those wearing green cloaks are male students, while those wearing straw hats are female students.

After both sides flew to the surface of Lake Poseidon, they leaped towards the lotus leaves like shooting stars. If one looked closely, one would notice that the abilities they used were different.

Each character has unique movements, speeds, abilities, colors, and usage methods.

Since everyone here is an inner court student, they all know each other to some extent. Therefore, if you look closely, you can still find some clues.

There are three rows of lotus leaves on the boys' side and two rows on the girls' side, clearly indicating a large number of wolves compared to the number of lotus leaves.

Each male trainee used their own methods to compete for a front-row seat. Putting everything else aside, the first one to perform always made a difference, and as the competition progressed, the girls' expectations would definitely rise higher and higher after seeing the performances of the boys in front.

Therefore, the front row seats have a certain advantage.

Nan Fusheng had no desire to snatch it; after all, regardless of the order, his choices were limited to those two.

However, it's clear that some people don't want him to be so settled.

A slight spatial fluctuation emanated from Nan Fusheng, enveloping his body. With a flash of silver light, his figure appeared directly on the lotus leaf in the center of the first row.

"Huh?" Yun Ming suddenly let out a soft exclamation on the ship.

"Holy crap!"

An inner court disciple, about to land on a lotus leaf, let out a strange cry upon seeing Nan Fusheng suddenly appear. He then quickly adjusted his position in mid-air and landed on the lotus leaf next to Nan Fusheng, looking at him with a strange expression.

And so, one by one, the positions were claimed in fierce competition, and for a time, the lake was a scene of dazzling activity, with rabbits leaping and falcons swooping. The powerful fluctuations of soul energy also caused ripples to spread across the lake.

In comparison, the competition among the female trainees was noticeably less intense. They even showed some deference to each other, landing on the lotus leaves and taking their positions.

All of them were disciples of the inner court, and their strength was extremely powerful. In a short time, they all displayed their unique abilities and secured a place for themselves.

Now that all the participants had settled into their positions, the total number of people attending the Sea God's Fate Blind Date Event could be determined. Similar to previous Sea God's Fate Blind Date Events, the number of female participants was significantly less than the number of male participants – a classic case of too many wolves and too little meat.

There's no way around it; men are generally more talented than women when it comes to Soul Masters. This is naturally the case at Shrek Academy as well.

There were 52 male trainees, which was a relatively large number for a matchmaking event considering the number of eligible, unmarried individuals in the inner courtyard. There were also 32 female trainees.

In an instant, the lotus leaves beneath their feet on Poseidon Lake were illuminated by lights, reflecting off their bodies. The lake water shimmered around them, and beams of light shone beneath their feet.

As they appeared, a large number of lights shone brightly on the water's surface. At this moment, the surface of Poseidon Lake became their most dazzling stage.

"Senior brother, I want to report this! This junior brother is using a soul skill in a way that violates martial ethics."

Just then, a loud shout drew everyone's attention. It was the senior student from the inner academy who had tried to snatch the lotus flower but was outmaneuvered by Nan Fusheng.

At this moment, he was pointing at Nan Fusheng with a smug look on his face. Although he did not know what means Nan Fusheng used to conceal the fluctuation of soul power, the silver light and the ability to teleport were undoubtedly a kind of martial soul ability.

"Sorry, junior, but I don't want to give up the first place."

The matchmaking event at Haishen Lake was particularly difficult, with so few women available. There was no other option but to ask this junior to make do; every little bit helps in increasing his chances.

Lan Muzi looked puzzled. He had also witnessed the silver light flashing on Nan Fusheng's face. However, he hadn't sensed any soul power fluctuations from Nan Fusheng, but that teleportation ability was undoubtedly a martial soul ability.

As the senior disciple of the inner academy, Lan Muzi's ability to command so much respect was clearly not without reason. He smiled and asked Nan Fusheng, "Junior brother, do you have anything to say about the report filed by another senior?"

Nan Fusheng shrugged and said helplessly, "Senior Brother, can I say I don't know what happened either?"

"Junior, you're being naughty. That silver light was undoubtedly spatial teleportation. Are you trying to say that you didn't initiate that teleportation, but that someone else helped you?" Tang Yinmeng teased.

Nan Fusheng said somewhat helplessly, "It was indeed someone else who helped me."

Lan Muzi frowned. Nan Fusheng's expression didn't seem fake. Did that mean someone else was really helping him? Exploiting a loophole in the Sea God Lake matchmaking event to help others cheat was not a good thing.

"Senior Brother, the matchmaking event stipulates that the boys cannot use their martial soul abilities on each other, but there shouldn't be a rule that the girls can't help them, right?"

At this moment, a clear voice rang out from the girl's direction. Although the voice was not loud, it contained a trace of soul power and spiritual intent, allowing everyone on the entire Sea God Lake to hear it.

Upon hearing that voice, the inner court students present felt as if it were resounding within their own spiritual sea, giving them an involuntary urge to submit and obey the voice's owner.

"!!!"

Lan Muzi was the first to come to his senses. He looked at Tang Yinmeng, who had a slightly dazed look in her eyes, and thought to himself, "What terrifying mental strength."

It should be noted that his cultivation level has reached the eighth ring, and his mental strength cultivation has reached the Spirit Abyss Realm, with a value of over 7,000 points.

Don't underestimate this number. Most Title Douluos only have around 5,000 points of mental power when they first break through. For Lan Muzi, a Soul Douluo, to possess over 7,000 points of mental power is already terrifying enough.

After Lan Muzi regained consciousness, Tang Yinmeng beside him quickly came to her senses as well. The two exchanged a glance. In their eyes, the only person in the inner courtyard who could possess such terrifying mental strength and even participate in this matchmaking event was probably that person.

Lan Muzi sighed as he glanced at the inner court disciples who still looked a little dazed. Even he, the senior disciple of the inner court, had been affected, and naturally, those disciples whose cultivation was even lower than his were no exception.

Lan Muzi coughed at the right moment, "Junior Sister Fors, the Poseidon Lake matchmaking event does not have a rule that female students are not allowed to help male students on the other side, so your behavior is in accordance with the rules, and this junior has not violated the rules either."

The cough wasn't loud, but it carried a trace of spiritual energy. To the inner disciples whose eyes were still somewhat dazed, it was like the tolling of a great bell, quickly restoring their clarity.

Upon realizing what had happened, the inner court disciples, whose eyes had cleared, broke out in a cold sweat. They knew that as inner court disciples, each of them possessed at least a five-ring Soul King cultivation level.

As disciples of Shrek Academy, they are among the best of their peers in terms of both combat strength and mental power.

The owner of that voice simply spoke, yet they were all momentarily stunned. If this were during a battle, they dared not even imagine what would happen. What terrifying mental cultivation must that possess?

"Is that the senior student who has been cultivating in seclusion in the inner courtyard for many years again?" Many of the senior students in the inner courtyard muttered to themselves. If that were the case, how could they not remember her?

It wasn't until their eldest brother spoke that they learned the name of the person who had made the move. But, Fors?

"Damn, it's the Goddess of Night who's made her move. Among the inner court disciples, she's probably the only one with such terrifying mental power!" Some inner court disciples who had witnessed the battle between Fors and Lan Muzi immediately screamed.

"What!" Many inner court disciples who had not witnessed that battle were startled.

The fact that the eldest brother was defeated was not a secret in the inner courtyard. Although they knew that Fors was very strong, they had never seen it with their own eyes. They never expected that they would have the opportunity to experience it for themselves.

It's unbelievable that just a casual remark could affect their mental state. If a real fight broke out, they would be utterly crushed!

The strongest in the inner court, the Goddess of the Night, truly lives up to her name.

However, since the Goddess of the Night stepped in to help that boy, could he be a gigolo? Many astute inner court disciples immediately realized this.

"It's the goddess who's made her move, so don't block my view!"

"Everyone's wearing straw hats, I can't recognize them!"

"Damn, to be affected from this far away, what level of mental power does that require!"

"Such terrifying mental strength, is she really our age? I heard she's only eighteen this year!"

Even the outer disciples watching from the sidelines were stirred up. Some wanted to catch a glimpse of the goddess's beautiful face, while others were horrified by the terrifying fluctuations in her spiritual power.

However, those who wanted to spy were destined to return empty-handed, because the girls were all wearing large straw hats. And when the voice came from there, it had deliberately concealed its location, so they had no way of knowing where Fors was.

"Her mental strength has become even stronger than it was a year ago," Lan Muzi, who had been defeated by Fors, thought to herself.

Seeing that many inner court disciples had recovered, Lan Muzi smiled slightly and did not mention what had just happened, thus saving face for the senior students.

He smiled slightly, crossed his arms, and said, "Alright, everyone's here now. If you can all be recognized dressed like this, then it must be true love. However, I think that's unlikely; at least I couldn't recognize you back then."

Indeed, it is extremely difficult to identify the person on the other side who is dressed similarly and whose body is mostly covered. The only way to do this is to look back when you climbed onto the lotus leaf, but at that time everyone was vying for a spot, and very few people had the mind to observe the person on the other side.

Although the female trainees were all wearing long skirts, most of them had slender figures, making them almost indistinguishable except for their height. Moreover, with the large straw hats covering their figures, it was impossible to tell anything about them.

Lan Muzi smiled slightly, "According to the tradition of the Sea God's Fate, the first step is called 'Mutual Appreciation.' Although the name sounds nice, it is quite difficult."

Thirty-two female trainees will line up in a row about one hundred meters away from you. Each of them will wear a conical hat with a veil hanging from it, so their faces will not be visible.

"Simply put, this competition requires all of you male students to work together. Each of you 52 can take turns attacking the female students using your own methods, whether you attack one or multiple of them."

The goal is to lift the straw hats off their heads; how can you choose a girlfriend if you can't even see their faces? Right?

"This first round of activities is also a time for you all to demonstrate your strength. Without a doubt, whoever can lift the most hats will naturally demonstrate their greater strength."

In this round, female trainees cannot assist each other or attack male trainees; they can only passively defend themselves and try their best to keep their hats from falling off. If a female trainee falls into the water during this round of attacks, she will be eliminated.

However, generally speaking, in this first round, the male trainees will be careful with their attacks. After all, if the girls are all in the water, how will they find partners?

The students from the outer academy on the shore held their breath; the matchmaking event had finally begun. It wasn't just about mutual attraction; sufficient strength was also required. Those who ultimately ended up together would first and foremost prove their abilities.

The first hurdle, building rapport, isn't so easy; girls are capable of taking precautions.

Of course, some generous girls will naturally give up their hats if they are willing, while those who are less willing, or who have no interest in finding a partner, will try their best to protect their hats.

This involves a battle of wits and courage, a contest of strength, and the ability to guess each other's thoughts. The mutual appreciation that unfolds at each Sea God's Fate Blind Date Event is different and extremely interesting.

As soon as Lan Muzi finished speaking, the lotus leaves beneath the female trainees' feet began to sway on their own, turning the girls who were originally standing in two rows into one row, lined up in a single file.

(End of this chapter)