Chapter 129: Only a Woman Like That Deserves to Be Mine!
The training ground, which moments ago had been bustling like a market, instantly fell silent.
"Everyone, training begins!"
"Marching run!"
"Target—Mount Phoenix, ten kilometers away!"
So it was running again.
Jiang Chen had been ready to mock Shrek Academy's infamous running exercises.
But now, it seemed the new academy was taking the same path right from the start.
Still, such a short distance posed no problem for soul masters like them. There were no restrictions on uniforms, no heavy loads, no rocks to carry—just simple running.
It seemed likely the three-month freshman training would end up being spent in the mountains.
Sima Jinchi dashed ahead to lead the group.
"Huh? That's it?" Xie Xie said in surprise. "So we're just running?"
The thirty students of Class One followed behind Sima Jinchi, gradually leaving Douluo City and heading toward the distant mountains.
For soul masters with spirit power, running like this without heavy strain was nothing. Their destination—the mountaintop!
At that very moment, the Fifth War God, Mo Zihong, stood at the mountain's peak, surrounded by several other figures.
Among them was the principal of Douluo University—Blood Demon Douluo, Talon.
The Federation and the Spirit Transmission Tower had only a limited number of Ultimate Douluos, most tied down with major responsibilities.
This one, however, whose martial soul was the Dark Blood Demon, had grown by devouring souls, advancing step by step until reaching the limit—his power already half-divine.
Through artificial spirit technology developed by the Spirit Transmission Tower and years of cultivation with heaven-and-earth treasures, he had reached this level without instability.
Once labeled as an evil soul master, he was discovered early by the Spirit Transmission Tower and guided onto the righteous path.
Who said that a dark martial soul must produce a wicked soul master?
Standing beside him were two other familiar figures—the current Tower Master of the Spirit Transmission Tower, Qian Gu Dongfeng, and his deputy, Leng Yaozhu.
Naturally, they attended Douluo University's inauguration as representatives of the Tower, maintaining close relations with the Federation.
Though the Huo family served as their bridge for communication, the Federation remained paramount—always above all.
That was the rule.
More importantly, Qian Gu Dongfeng's chosen successor, Qian Gu Zhangting, had enrolled at Douluo University, a symbolic statement in itself.
Also present were notable figures such as the First War God of the War God Temple—Ao Rui, the Haori Douluo, a Level 98 Super Douluo.
After this training period, both Ao Rui and Mo Zihong would serve as permanent professors at Douluo University, specializing in martial soul fusion techniques.
The two even possessed a martial soul fusion skill of their own—the "Haori Lyra," whose power rivaled an Ultimate Douluo.
Among the gathered instructors were others like Wu Zhangkong as well.
From their vantage point atop the mountain, they could easily watch the students below.
"Not bad," Ao Rui remarked. "So this is the new generation of the Qian Gu clan? You people really lucked out."
In this era, who wouldn't envy the Qian Gu family—a lineage boasting three Ultimate Douluos?
Such a feat was unprecedented.
Even the young prodigy trained by them possessed the potential to reach that same level.
Four Ultimates in one family? The thought almost defied reason.
Qian Gu Dongfeng smiled modestly. "Hahaha, you flatter us, Ao Rui. Without the Federation, there would be no Qian Gu family as it stands today."
Though their triple-Ultimate family line was beyond rare, they owed much to the Federation's protection.
Otherwise, would Shrek Academy have ever tolerated a competing family cultivating three Ultimates?
Would he ever have become the final Tower Master of the Spirit Transmission Tower?
"This is all thanks to the Federation's support," he continued politely.
"And speaking of talent, Deputy Master Yaozhu's disciple seems outstanding as well. Perhaps I should introduce her to my Zhangting—two prodigies exchanging ideas would benefit both sides."
But Leng Yaozhu coldly replied, "No need."
"I wouldn't dare impose on the esteemed Tower Master."
Qian Gu Dongfeng froze.
What the…?
He'd just been trying to be friendly, only to be burned for it.
Years ago, he had pursued her relentlessly, until his own father forced him to stop—to marry, to have children, to focus on succession. Even then, he had never once treated her with malice or disrespect.
He had always addressed her warmly, with courtesy.
Even knowing her clan, the Tower's second family, secretly aimed to dethrone the Qian Gu family, he had let it slide.
But now, after losing his wife, his old feelings for Leng Yaozhu had reignited.
Unfortunately, she was utterly impervious—like stone.
Qian Gu Dongfeng rubbed his temples helplessly.
What exactly was wrong with him that she still refused him?
So what if he was a little weaker than Yun Ming?
Fine, a demi-god couldn't compare to a quasi-god, and even his father couldn't defeat Yun Ming one-on-one.
But still—Yun Ming was already married!
And happily!
Why couldn't she just move on?
He suspected that even if he gave up the Tower Master position to her, she still wouldn't give him the time of day.
Yet Qian Gu Dongfeng was nothing if not persistent.
If she would just become his wife, then their families would unite as one—what would it matter who held the title of Tower Master?
Why couldn't she understand that?
After so many years, she'd preserved herself untouched.
A woman like that… only she was worthy of being his, Qian Gu Dongfeng's, wife!
"Yaozhu…"
"Don't call me that, Tower Master," Leng Yaozhu said evenly, stepping subtly away from him.
The slight movement didn't escape the other guests, who looked on with restrained pity.
The mighty Tower Master… looked rather pitiful just now.
Meanwhile, in Class One below, Qian Gu Zhangting trailed closely behind Gu Yue. Everyone noticed.
Even Huo Yun'er did, hurrying over to her ancestor.
"Ancestor! He's staring at Sister Gu Yue!" she whispered indignantly.
Jiang Chen only patted her on the head and said softly, "It's fine."
"How can it be fine?! He's like a toad coveting a swan! Sister Gu Yue would never like him!" Huo Yun'er huffed.
Jiang Chen laughed. "You used to hate her. Why are you defending her now?"
He wasn't fooled—he knew her personality too well, and the Huo family's thoughts even better.
Huo Yun'er froze. Right, why was she worried about Gu Yue?
That woman was her rival for her ancestor's affection!
"Still," she muttered, "looking at them now, they actually do look like a good match!"
"Ah! Ancestor, why did you hit me?!"
She clutched her head and wailed after Jiang Chen flicked her hard on the forehead.
"If Gu Yue hears that," he warned, "I won't protect you."
Huo Yun'er pouted silently.
Even so, she thought to herself—Gu Yue could never possibly favor someone like Qian Gu Zhangting.
She looked him over top to bottom and muttered her verdict:
Not even worth a single hair of Ancestor Jiang Chen.
(END CHAPTER)
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