Chapter 21: Douluo’s Version of the Awkward Guy and the Little Fairy

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At the main seat, Ning Fengzhi cupped his hands toward Yu Longchen and asked, "Senior Yu, what do you think of this situation?" 

Yu Longchen slammed his chair with a resounding thud, his voice brimming with confidence and authority. "What else is there to think? Let the fists do the talking! The geniuses of my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will demonstrate the clan's strength to the soul master world." 

"Xiao'er, any news about Tang Hao?" Yu Yuanchen turned to Tang Xiao, who sat nearby. 

Tang Xiao respectfully replied, "Senior Yu, there's been no word from Hao since that incident six years ago." 

Yu Yuanchen sighed, shaking his head. "What a pity. Such a good child, but with such peculiar tastes. If Tang Hao were here today, with his talent, he'd probably be close to becoming a Titled Douluo. At that time, he'd be the youngest Titled Douluo on the entire continent. I'd love to see if that brat Qian Xunji would still have the nerve to laugh." 

His sigh wasn't meant to flatter the Clear Sky Clan but to express his hope that Tang Hao would show up and embarrass Qian Xunji. After all, the Spirit Hall constantly flaunted Qian Xunji's achievements, boasting about how he became a Titled Douluo at fifty and kept making breakthroughs—a once-in-a-generation genius who became a Soul Douluo and then the youngest Pope in the Qian family's history. 

Meanwhile, in the spectator stands, Feng Xiaotian, with his white hair and bright purple eyes, looked around excitedly at the notable figures of the soul master world. His gaze stopped on the adorably petite Huo Wu, who was sitting next to the Blazing Academy's headmaster. His eyes lit up, and he quickly walked over, extending his hand. "Hi, I'm Feng Xiaotian. What's your name?" 

The Blazing Academy and Godwind Academy were sibling institutions, and the families behind them shared excellent relationships. In the original storyline, Feng Xiaotian met Huo Wu while visiting the Blazing Academy and fell in love at first sight. Due to Qian Renhan's interference and the competition that was added to the timeline, the two met earlier than expected. 

Although Huo Wu had yet to awaken her martial soul, as the granddaughter of the Blazing Academy's headmaster and the future heir's daughter, she was doted on by her family. This had fostered her temperamental, spoiled personality. She merely glanced at Feng Xiaotian before looking away disinterestedly. 

"Xiaotian, stop fooling around!" The Godwind Academy's headmaster quickly pulled Feng Xiaotian back and apologized to the Blazing Academy's headmaster. "Brother Huo, I'm sorry. Xiaotian is used to being unruly at home." 

The Blazing Academy's headmaster smiled. "It's fine, old friend. I heard Xiaotian awakened a top-tier mutated martial soul, the Strom Double-Headed Wolf, along with innate full soul power. A talent like his hasn't been seen in a century. He might even become the first Titled Douluo of the Feng family. Who knows? In this competition, he might shine brightly and even gain the favor of a Titled Douluo as a mentor." 

"You flatter us; the boy still has a long way to go," the Godwind Academy's headmaster replied modestly. The two were genuine friends, and the exchange carried no malice. 

At that moment, everyone's expressions suddenly sharpened as their gazes turned to the horizon. Five figures swiftly approached from the sky, arriving in the blink of an eye. 

"His Holiness the Pope has arrived!" 

The voices of Snake Spear Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo rang out in unison, imbued with soul power, echoing across Thunderclap Canyon. 

"Greetings to His Holiness the Pope!" 

The audience rose in unison, their voices resounding. Even Yu Longchen, Ning Fengzhi, Dustheart Douluo, and Tang Xiao stood up to show their respect. No matter their private thoughts, the Pope's authority within the soul master world was officially above the masters of the three great clans, equal to the emperors of the two great empires. 

As the five figures landed, Yu Longchen stepped forward, his tone hearty and warm. "Your Holiness, your esteemed presence brings great honor to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. These two must be your children, and indeed, they are exceptional—gifted and outstanding! Please, take the main seat!" 

"Senior Longchen, you are as bold and imposing as ever. I dare not take the main seat; it is rightfully yours," Qian Xunji replied with equal politeness. 

"Wow, Brother, is that white-haired person a boy or a girl? Their skin is like milk—it's nothing like mine!" Huo Wu tugged on Huo Wushuang's sleeve and asked curiously. 

Qian Renhan's skin was an eerie, milk-like pale, almost as if it absorbed all light, while Huo Wu's complexion was a radiant snow-white. As for his face, sculpted by his Fallen Angel martial soul, it was as Qian Renxue had said—if he wore a dress, everyone would mistake him for a girl. 

"I don't know either," Huo Wushuang replied, shaking his head. 

At that moment, Feng Xiaotian suddenly interjected with a tone full of certainty. "He's male, definitely male. My Stromwind Double-Headed Wolf martial soul has a heightened sense of smell that can differentiate between the scents of men and women." 

"What does that have to do with you?" Huo Wu snapped, annoyed. Why was this guy butting in? Couldn't he see she wasn't interested in talking to him? 

Previously, when faced with Huo Wu's attitude, Feng Xiaotian might have offered an awkward smile and backed off. But this time, he didn't respond to her. His attention had shifted entirely to a new target: Qian Renxue. Though Qian Renxue wasn't much older than Huo Wu, their charm and presence were on entirely different levels. Moreover, she was the same age as Feng Xiaotian. 

Noticing his gaze, Huo Wu glanced at Qian Renxue and then back at Feng Xiaotian. For some reason, a flicker of dissatisfaction rose in her heart. 

Eventually, Yu Longchen and Qian Xunji both took their places at the main table, with Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Tang Xiao moving slightly to the side. 

"Let's go, Xiaoxue," Qian Renhan said, leading Qian Renxue to the spectator seats. Snake Spear Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo followed closely behind, maintaining a constant watch over them. Their arrival caused a ripple of tension in the crowd, with people automatically clearing a wide space around them. 

During this, Yu Longchen and Sword Douluo discreetly studied Snake Spear and Porcupinefish Douluo. Their expressions turned slightly serious. A Level 92 and a Level 93 Titled Douluo—when did the Spirit Hall gain two more Titled Douluo? And more importantly, when did Qian Xunji reach the level of a 95th-ranked Super Douluo? 

In the spectator seats, Qian Renxue muttered irritably, "Brother, someone behind me keeps staring at me." 

"Don't mind it. You'll get used to it," Qian Renhan replied calmly, not even turning around. With a face like Qian Renxue's, it was no surprise she drew attention wherever she went. 

(End of Chapter)