On second thought, she felt relieved. After all, she was the most beautiful girl in the world—
no wonder she was the white moonlight in other people's eyes.
However, Chen Qingling felt a pang of sadness at Wang Sheng's suicide.
Xiao Wu, standing beside her, reached out and patted Qingling's shoulder, her expression a mixture of calm and reluctance.
Actually, she wasn't too surprised by Wang Sheng's death, only that he had been shrouded in a deathly aura since his parents were gone.
Even if Wang Sheng hadn't committed suicide, he wouldn't have
lived long. How could someone so determined to die live long?
"Sister Qingling, don't be too sad. Perhaps he wouldn't want to see us so heartbroken,"
Chen Qingling nodded slightly. "Mm."
An awkward silence fell, and no one broke the stillness.
Just then…
"Um…" Director Su began hesitantly, "Chen Qingling, I'd like to ask you for a favor, but I'm not sure if I should."
"Director Su, please go ahead. I can help you with anything within my duties."
"Haha, it's nothing major, just that I'd like you to attend the freshman ceremony, give a speech to the new students, and give them a pep talk." Director Su chuckled dryly.
"Sure, no problem."
Chen Qingling smiled calmly, showing none of the airs one would expect from a deity, remaining as approachable as ever.
"Then I thank you on behalf of the freshmen, Chen Qingling."
"Director Su, if you mention thanks again, don't blame me for not giving the speech."
"Ah… okay, okay, it's all my fault for not keeping my mouth shut."
"When is the freshman speech?"
"Uh… around this time." Director Su glanced at the sky, roughly estimating the time.
It was almost noon.
"Alright, please lead the way, Director Su."
"Yes, yes, yes."
Director Su personally led Chen Qingling, and the group headed towards the central square of the freshman ceremony.
They chatted as they walked, discussing the freshman ceremony.
"Xiao Wu, do you want to participate too?"
Xiao Wu quickly shook her head. "No, no, this kind of occasion isn't suitable for me. I don't have as much knowledge as Sister Qingling, and I can't spout any profound truths."
As for Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, they could be ignored, since they weren't graduates of Notting Academy and weren't really suited for giving speeches.
Ning Rongrong smiled playfully, "Qingling, it's your performance time now! We'll be watching you."
"Go for it!"
After cheering Qingling on, the three girls, along with Ning Rongrong, temporarily parted ways with Chen Qingling.
Then, led by Director Su and under the watchful eyes of countless new students, Chen Qingling stepped onto the stage.
Her appearance caused a stir among the audience.
"Holy crap! Holy crap!!! Mom, I saw your idol!"
"Chen Qingling?! I never thought I'd meet her in my lifetime, I'm so happy!"
"What's all the fuss about? You're all so naive. It's just Chen Qingling, right? She's someone I admire so much. I want to become a Soul Master as strong as her."
"Hehehe, just dreaming is enough."
"What's Chen Qingling up to?"
"What's she up to? Isn't it obvious? You know perfectly well! She's definitely going to give a speech to us freshmen!"
"Hahaha, I knew I didn't make a mistake coming to Notting Academy. It wasn't for nothing that I went through so much trouble to get in. I really did meet Chen Qingling! This is amazing!"
"What do you think Chen Qingling will say to us?"
"I don't know... Based on past freshman speeches... she'll probably teach us about the future, right?"
"The future... hehehe, what's the difference between that and previous freshman speeches?"
"You don't know anything. It's the same freshman speech, but Chen Qingling is the host now."
"Even if she says something unimportant, it'll still be great."
"Okay, okay, okay."
Below the podium, a group of freshmen chattered excitedly about Chen Qingling, creating a huge commotion.
Seeing the situation escalating into chaos, the most respected representative of the college, Director Su, stepped forward. "Quiet down! Don't disrupt Chen Qingling's speech."
However, his voice was utterly useless against the tide of noise, drowned out by the freshmen's clamor.
"This…"
Looking at the still-noisy crowd below, Director Su was at a loss.
Actually, he had anticipated this scene, but he hadn't expected to lose control and embarrass himself in front of Chen Qingling.
Chen Qingling, on the other hand, didn't seem to care at all, her face beaming with a smile, seemingly enjoying the noisy atmosphere.
Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong and the others, secretly observing everything, were completely bewildered, unable to understand what Qingling was up to.
"Isn't Qingling going to give a speech? What's going on here?" Ning Rongrong asked, utterly puzzled.
Xiao Wu crossed her arms and rolled her eyes at Ning Rongrong. "You just don't understand. Sister Qingling must have her reasons for doing this."
"We just need to observe quietly and not disturb Sister Qingling."
"Ah, right, right, right." Zhu Zhuqing chimed in, completely ignoring their words, her attention entirely focused on Chen Qingling, her eyes never leaving her.
This scene made Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu laugh uncontrollably.
"Look at some people... they're so perfunctory with us, but they're so attentive to Qingling."
"Exactly, are we even sisters anymore?"
Faced with Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu's teasing, Zhu Zhuqing's pretty face flushed slightly.
"I... I didn't... I just wanted to take a look, and I was just ignoring you guys."
"Stop it, stop it, look at Sister Qingling!"
At Xiao Wu's exclamation, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing's gaze returned to Chen Qingling.
There, on Chen Qingling's back grew a pair of bright golden wings, adorned with dragon patterns.
Instantly, the audience fell silent.
The freshmen stared wide-eyed at the wings on Chen Qingling's back, their expressions one of astonishment. Some were so excited that they fainted, losing consciousness.
A moment later...
A murmur of surprise rippled through the audience once more.
"This...this is Senior Qingling's Martial Soul? The only Martial Soul on the continent!"
"It's so beautiful!"
"Oh no, I feel like I'll never be able to accept anyone else in this lifetime, my heart can't hold anyone else."
"Bullshit, Senior Qingling is a role model for our academy, not just your personal ideal."
"Get lost! What ideal? Do I deserve it? Do any of you deserve it?"
"Senior Qingling is like a lotus flower rising from the mud, pure and untainted. People like her are rare on the continent."
"Alright, alright, that's enough. You've said all the good things, what else can I say?"
"Shh, shh, everyone shut up and listen to Senior Qingling's speech."
"Yes, yes, yes."
Soon, the freshmen below consciously shut their mouths, without Chen Qingling needing to emphasize anything.
Seeing this, Chen Qingling nodded slightly, a charming smile appearing on her face.
"I'm sure you all know me, I'm Chen Qingling, a graduate of Notting Academy." "
Today, I'm honored to have been invited by Director Su to host this freshman ceremony and give you a speech."
"You are a new generation, and every generation has its own tasks. For Soul Masters, that task is to grow and become stronger..."
"But what I want to talk about isn't your future. The future is too distant, too uncertain. So what I want to talk about is the present..."
"Finally, I wish you all a relaxed and happy life in the academy ahead. This is the best time of your lives, so be sure to cherish the present and the people around you."
Chen Qingling spoke fluently and passionately, her voice infectious, bringing tears to the eyes of the freshmen below, their faces beaming with smiles.
This freshman ceremony was no longer about dreaming of the distant future, but about cherishing the present.
In Chen Qingling's eyes, the future is uncertain, ethereal.
It's better to cherish the people and everything in the present.
This is what's real, not abstract.
Chen Qingling's words weren't just for the freshmen, but also for Ning Rongrong and her two friends standing on the rooftop of the teaching building.
At that moment, the flowers of their hometown bloomed once more, more vibrant and captivating than ever before.
On the rooftop, Ning Rongrong's eyes were filled with tears. "Qingling... she's really good at making people cry."
Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing nodded in disbelief. "Yes, yes, yes."
"Sister Qingling is amazing, her rhetoric is so skillful."
"Even though we all know the words, they're put together with such power."
"Isn't that one of the reasons we've always followed Qingling?"
"Yes... Qingling is truly... such a wonderful person."
At the same time
, on the stage, Director Su strode up. "Let's give Chen Qingling a warm round of applause for her speech."
Clap clap clap clap.
The freshmen below the stage were eager to give their all, afraid their applause wouldn't be loud enough to reach the entire college.
Chen Qingling's expression changed slightly; this kind of situation was her weakness. She immediately spoke to Director Su.
"Director Su, we're leaving now."
"So soon? Hmm, come again anytime. The academy's doors are always open to you and your friends."
"Okay."
Immediately, Chen Qingling didn't hesitate and soared to the rooftop of the teaching building where Ning Rongrong and the other two girls were.
"How was my speech?"
Xiao Wu gave Chen Qingling a thumbs-up in the sky, expressing her approval.
"Great! Very good! As expected of Sister Qingling, you have so much knowledge! I'm ashamed to admit it!"
Ning Rongrong smiled and nodded, echoing Xiao Wu, "Yes, I'm just a young sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, my experience is about the same as yours, but not as good."
"Indeed, having a good father is great, everything is good."
Ning Fengzhi: ...…
Don't compare, I really don't deserve to be compared to Qingling's father.
...…
Star Dou Great Forest, thatched cottage.
Chen Shenge held the beautiful Gu Yuena in his arms, gently stroking her silver hair.
"Yuena, your husband helped you so much, how do you plan to repay me?" Chen Shenge asked with a mischievous grin.
Gu Yuena blushed upon hearing this and murmured softly, "Now I'm yours, yours to command, what more do you want from me?"
Chen Shenge stroked his chin with his left hand, thinking for a moment, "Hmm...that makes sense."
Suddenly, a bold idea popped into his head.
"How about we take a bath together?"
Although Gu Yuena didn't quite understand, her woman's intuition told her that this was definitely not a good thing.
However, Chen Shenge was her man, how could he possibly harm her?
Thinking of this, Gu Yuena nodded in agreement, "Alright, whatever you say."
"After I'm done, I still need to go to the God Realm to revise the rules and remove the shackles on the Soul Beast lineage."
"Do you need me to come with you?"
Gu Yuena shook her head, "No need, the entire God Realm is empty, I'll be fine going alone."
Chen Shenge narrowed his eyes, "Just to be on the safe side, I'll go to the God Realm with you. I don't trust those gods' nonsense, they might be lying." "
And see what the God Realm is like."
Since Chen Shenge had put it that way, Gu Yuena didn't refuse anymore.
To be fair, the gods in the God Realm are all cunning and shrewd, they've lived for so long and are all old foxes.
Maybe they're deliberately deceiving them to set a trap for Gu Yuena, so they can have leverage over Chen Shenge.
"Okay."
"Let's take a bath together."
The next moment, Chen Shenge picked up Gu Yuena's delicate body and strode into the bathhouse to play and frolic.
They were having a blast, their cheers frequently audible.
As everyone knows, playing rough is a physically demanding activity.
Getting all sweaty was perfectly normal, which would be perfect for a refreshing bath afterward.
A win-win situation!
Half an hour later,
Chen Shenge and the Silver Dragon King emerged from the thatched hut. He took Gu Yuena's delicate hand and led her towards the God Realm.
He moved with incredible speed, arriving at their destination—the God Realm—in an instant.
At first glance, the God Realm resembled a floating island, its landscape not much different from that of the Douluo Continent.
"This is the God Realm?"
"Yes, Shenge, are you disappointed? The God Realm is like this, not some earthly paradise."
"Now that I see it, I feel the God Realm is more like a prison, confining the gods and restricting their freedom," Gu Yuena sighed.
"Yes, a bird with broken wings in a cage can never soar again."
Just then, several golden lights flew out from the divine realm; these were the gods at a crucial moment in their seclusion.
They wouldn't have emerged if they hadn't sensed the presence of outsiders.
"It's you! Gu Yuena!"
"How dare you come back!"
Chen Shenge shrugged, pointing to the twelve gods who had appeared. "You see, the entire God Realm didn't come out in full force; they were just kidding you."
Gu Yuena nodded slightly; she had almost been deceived by the Asura God and the others.
If she had come to the God Realm alone, who knows what might have happened.
Although her injuries had mostly healed, they weren't completely healed, and her strength would still be greatly reduced.
If she were to get into a tough battle, it would definitely have a domino effect, bringing unnecessary trouble to her man, Chen Shenge.
Fortunately, her man had come with her; otherwise, the consequences were unimaginable.
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