Zhu Chen froze for half a second.
Then he clicked [Replace] without the slightest hesitation.
If he didn't choose this option, he really would be an idiot.
The next instant, several new options appeared:
[Hint: Searching for protagonists with fate-level luck in the Douluo World…]
[Replacement Candidate 1 — Tang Hao: Haotian Douluo of the Douluo World. Martial Soul: Clear Sky Hammer, the number-one weapon martial soul on the continent. One of the Slaughter City's Killing Gods. Bears deep blood grudges. Father of Tang San, the world's protagonist.]
[Replacement Candidate 2 — Bibi Dong: Final Pope of Spirit Hall. Youngest Peak Douluo in history. First person to resolve twin martial soul overload. Inheritor of the Rakshasa God. One of the Ten Killing Gods of Slaughter City.]
[Replacement Candidate 3 — Qian Renxue: The first innate full soul power level-20 genius of the Douluo Continent. Successor of the Angel God. Talent surpassing even the world's protagonist (Tang San).]
[Hint: The group owner may select one replacement candidate.]
All three candidates were extraordinary figures of the Douluo World.
Zhu Chen glanced at them and immediately eliminated Tang Hao.
Like father, like son.
This pair specialized in exploiting soul beasts and sacrificing loved ones—neither of them deserved a spot in the group.
His gaze then shifted between Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue.
To be honest, it was a difficult choice.
One was an elegant, mature, devastatingly beautiful woman.
The other was a cold, aloof, peerless goddess-like beauty.
If he didn't have to choose—
He would want both.
But since only one slot was available…
Zhu Chen leaned toward the latter.
The reason was simple.
Qian Renxue's fate barrier was still intact.
"That's it."
Without hesitation, Zhu Chen selected [Qian Renxue].
Immediately, system notifications appeared:
[Group Notification: Group member (Tang San) has been removed by the group owner (Zhu Chen) for seriously violating group rules and disrupting the chat environment!]
[Group Notification: A new group member from the Douluo Continent — Qian Renxue — has joined the Protagonist Chat Group!]
Two notifications flashed across the chat.
They landed like thunderbolts.
Instantly, all the lurking members popped up.
[Xiao Yan]: Holy crap, Brother Zhu—you're amazing!]
[Lin Dong]: Beautiful kick! If he kept cursing, I was about to explode.]
[Han Li]: Finally… some peace.]
[Uzumaki Naruto]: Yeah, he's been cursing nonstop for days. I was losing my mind.]
[Wang Lin]: Can we go kill him now?]
From the reactions of the group members, it was clear that Tang San's previous behavior had already stirred up widespread resentment.
But now, everything had finally settled.
With Tang San removed and replaced, the Protagonist Chat Group had at last returned to its original purpose—
Mutual assistance and shared growth.
[Qian Renxue]: Protagonist chat group? What is this place? Why are your voices appearing directly in my mind? And… how do you know Tang San?]
Just as everyone was celebrating Tang San's removal, Qian Renxue—who had only just joined—finally spoke.
[Xiao Yan]: Then you answer me first. Who are you, and what is your relationship with Tang San?]
Xiao Yan was the first to respond.
After Tang San's actions, he had developed a strong prejudice against people from the Douluo World. He was worried that this new member might turn out to be another Tang San.
[Qian Renxue]: Why should I tell you?]
Although Qian Renxue was extremely curious about the mysterious chat group that had suddenly appeared in her mind, her cautious nature prevented her from revealing her identity so easily.
[Xiao Yan]: Fine, say nothing then. Brother Zhu definitely knows. @Zhu Chen!]
Seeing that Qian Renxue refused to speak, Xiao Yan could only turn to Zhu Chen.
He firmly believed that Zhu Chen knew every member of the group in detail—including this newcomer.
[Zhu Chen]: Don't worry. She and Tang San are enemies.]
Knowing that Xiao Yan and the others were currently hostile toward anyone from the Douluo World, Zhu Chen first clarified Qian Renxue's relationship with Tang San.
After all, he was the one who had chosen her.
He couldn't allow her to be rejected the moment she joined.
After that, Zhu Chen shifted topics and explained the chat group's functions, its purpose, and the identities of the "founding members" to Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue was completely stunned.
She had imagined many possibilities about this strange chat group—but never that it was a place connecting multiple worlds.
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