NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1044: 102
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"Alright, alright, enough talk!"
"But Dad will say one last thing, it's not easy for a young person to find someone they like, and for a favored daughter of heaven like you to find a man you like is even harder. If you like him, be brave and pursue him."
Diao Lingluo raised her beautiful eyes upon hearing this and pouted, "You should stop talking now."
"If the daughter of Dajing City's Martial Champion dares to compete in three months, but the Divine Child has such talent and status..."
The martial arts instructor laughed heartily and teased, "Lingluo, are you still not admitting that you have feelings for the Divine Child?"
"Are you out of your mind!"
"The Divine Child is a man who will also get married and have children. You don't need to be a perfect match for him, you just need to be better than the other women, isn't that right?"
"Stop spouting nonsense!" Diao Lingluo spat lightly.
Yet, deep within her beautiful eyes, it seemed as if a fiery flame had ignited.
Ever since she was a child, whatever she wanted to strive for, she had attained through hard work.
This time...
The martial arts instructor did not say more but revealed a knowing smile.
Was he really planning to matchmake his daughter with the Divine Child?
Not at all.
He knew his daughter's character too well, fiercely ambitious.
Once she had a goal, she would continually strive to achieve it.
But, no matter how good the goal was, could it compare to Da Xia's Godson?
Honestly, he did not believe that his daughter could truly earn the favor of the Divine Child, but the process of striving to get closer was enough in itself.
To aim for the gods, even if one cannot touch the gods, one will come infinitely close in the end, won't they?
As for whether his daughter would be heartbroken if she failed to win him over?
He did not think so.
Because long ago, he even doubted whether his daughter liked men at all, she was too cold towards men of the same age, until he noticed an emotional change in her this time.
Since she won't likely favor anyone else, might as well set her sights on the only one, who is also the most outstanding.
At this moment, the young people standing before and behind Luo Yu felt the most uneasy.
They were involuntarily turned into the focus of the public's gaze.
Moreover, standing beside the widely-known Da Xia Godson made them feel immense pressure.
A man's reputation can cast a long shadow like that of a tree.
Under the deliberate or inadvertent promotion by Da Xia officials, the reputation of Da Xia's Godson had long been widespread, leaving an image of mystery and invincibility in people's minds.
He had become the target that countless new generation powerhouses sought to chase.
Luo Yu was at a loss for words on his side.
He had already kept a low profile, originally planning for two rows of carriages to arrive but deciding on just one, and instead of a bunch of bodyguards, he brought only two, hidden from sight.
Yet even so, he still became the center of attention.
He also didn't expect Li Qingfeng to be here; this guy had seen him when he visited the Luo Family Mansion to meet Luo Tiance.
A Third Grade Strongman kneeling and offering a salute was hard to ignore.
Luo Yu's gaze swept around him, and he sighed inwardly.
"I want to keep a low profile too, but my strength won't allow it."
"Di... Divine Child, why don't you go first?" The young man in front of Luo Yu really couldn't bear the silent pressure and made way for him.
Luo Yu shook his head, "It's first-come, first-served, you should go ahead since you were here first."
The young man shook his head repeatedly, wiping the sweat off his forehead.
"No, you go first, I'm really not in a hurry."
The youth quickly walked towards the back.
Luo Yu was speechless and took a step forward.
The person in front of him was already restless.
"Divine Child, please go ahead—"
"Damn!"
Luo Yu cursed inwardly, what is this all about?
Am I some kind of flood beast?
Luo Yu advanced another step, and the people in front began to worry.
If everyone else is giving way and we don't, wouldn't that be rude, and might the Divine Child hold a grudge against us?
The Divine Child may not say anything, but we have to be sensible.
With that thought, the people in front began to offer to move to the back one after another, making way for Luo Yu with good attitudes and smiling faces.
Soon, Luo Yu found himself at the forefront, standing before the Bronze Bamboo.
The Third-Rank Governor Li Qingfeng took a deep breath.
Could it be!
Is this the realm of the Divine Child? Even if I jumped the queue directly relying on my status and stood at the very front, countless citizens wouldn't utter a word.
But deep down, they must be dissatisfied because this would be considered bullying by one's power.
Yet this is precisely how Li Qingfeng likes to do things, he doesn't care what these weaklings he protects think.
What about the Divine Child's way of handling things?
He appears approachable, law-abiding, and stands at the very end of the line.
Yet in the end, everyone voluntarily defers to him, elevating him to the front.
A truly uncontentious man, there is no one in the world who can compete with him.
What a state of being!
Li Qingfeng had just understood, feeling ignorant yet impressed, and was greatly shaken.
Is this... is this the realm of the Divine Child?
Indeed, befitting of the Da Xia Godson.
Li Qingfeng was convinced, admiration flooding his eyes.
If the Divine Child's conceptual realm is already so lofty, to what heights must his strength reach?
He was looking forward to it and ready to kneel in subordination.
Luo Yu looked at Li Qingfeng nearby with curiosity. What was he thinking about just now, and what's with this admiring gaze?
Standing in front of the Nine Bronze Columns, Li Qingfeng's solemn and majestic voice spread out.
"Everyone else step back, please allow Young Master Luo Yu to ascend the stage and awaken the Ancient Spirits!"
The corner of Luo Yu's mouth twitched.
This sounded to him like, "Everyone step back, the Divine Child is about to show off?"
The area in front of the Nine Bronze Columns instantly emptied, as young participants and their accompanying parents from the long queues all craned their necks, watching the far end of the square.
The surroundings of the square were packed tight with curious onlookers.
Some people were even calling their friends, and a continuous stream of people were quickly arriving from all directions.
Major media outlets, like sharks drawn to blood, converged in swarms, pushing through the crowds and setting up their cameras.
Li Qingfeng approached Luo Yu, saying respectfully:
"Young Master Luo Yu, everything is ready; you may begin at any time."
"Qingfeng, there's no need to be so polite to me just because of my grandfather's position as Director," Luo Yu said, shaking his head.
Li Qingfeng's lips twitched.
"Showing due respect to the Divine Child is only proper; it's actually you whom I admire. I hope to have the opportunity to join your ranks in the future."
"What a sycophant! Damn!!!"
"Is this a Third-Grade Strongman? The Heizi Governor who never smiles? An old bootlicker, damn!!!"
"What do you know? This is what smart people do. If not now, then when? Others don't even have a chance to get close and flatter the Divine Child."
"You guys are disgusting. Is everyone so opportunistic? I'm ashamed to associate with you lot; I'm going to befriend the Divine Child."
"Please—"
A chorus of jeers followed.
"Isn't the Divine Child already favored by the gods? Why does he need to come here to awaken the Ancient Spirits? I heard that the young masters of the Cao Family, Xiang Family, Qin Family, Zhao Clan... all awakened top-tier Ancient Spirits on their own."
"Shh—stop talking. Are we in any position to speculate about the Divine Child?"
"An officially recognized Da Xia Godson, could there be any doubt? Do you really need to question it? It's not like they would use a fake Godson to deceive us, haha."
"Indeed, just watch. I really wonder what level of Ancient Spirit the Divine Child will awaken to."
"Given the Divine Child's prestige, at the very least, it has to be a First-Rank Purple Level Ancient Spirit, and definitely not some no-name existence from the legends."
"It's got to be more terrifying than the Xiang Family Young Master's Overlord Xiang Yu or the Cao Family Young Master's peerless mighty Mengde (Cao Cao)..."
While everyone was rapidly talking, Luo Yu had already climbed to the highest point at the end of the square, his demeanor natural and unruffled.
He was also curious about what kind of Ancient Spirit he would awaken.
The entire audience held their breath, pin-drop silence enveloping the square as they watched Luo Yu extend his hand.
"Boom!"
A thunderous sound echoed; the Bronze Columns vibrated—and not just one, but all nine of them, causing the ground itself to tremble.
All the spectators' pupils contracted in absolute shock.
Because, clearly, Luo Yu had not even placed his hand on the Bronze Column yet. He merely reached out and the columns reacted?
Excitedly vibrating?
Keep in mind that even with Diao Lingluo's Third-Rank Green Grade talent, she had to put forth all her strength to make the columns manifest some phenomena.
By now, Luo Yu's palm had fully touched the Bronze Column.
"Boom!"
"Boom boom boom!"
The Nine Bronze Columns erupted simultaneously with an unprecedented intensity of light, sending nine radiant and majestic beams of light soaring skyward, illuminating everything around...