SOUL LAND IV (DOULUO DALU) : ULTIMATE FIGHTING

Chapter 1219: Chapter 1219: Zheng Longjiang’s Frustration

The return of the Thirty-Three Skywing was carried out discreetly. The main reason was to conceal Lan Xuanyu’s undercover identity. The federation had already secretly ordered that all images and data related to Lan Xuanyu, Bai Xiuxiu, and even their entire Thirty-Three Skywing team be classified as top-secret in the federation’s central database.

Although Lan Xuanyu was already well-known among the upper echelons of the federation, he seldom appeared in the public eye. A level 8 Sky Fighter of such obscurity often signifies his immense significance to the federation.

While he currently holds only the rank of junior general, in truth, along with his numerous significant contributions, the highest level of confidentiality measures had been established within the federation. Only the top military leaders and the highest echelons of the federation were privy to his identity.

The last video clip had been deemed a major blunder and the person responsible was punished. But hidden away, that video clip is also extremely valuable as it has allowed the federation to understand the combat methods of the higher Dragon Clan and to recognize the extent of Lan Xuanyu’s current strength.

For Shrek Academy, rumors related to the Thirty-Three Skywing had gradually faded since they graduated from the outer court. After all, they had not made any notable achievements since then, at least nothing that the academy had announced publicly.

Lately, the academy had been busy preparing for the annual Sea God’s Luck Matchmaking Event.

Even within the entire Douluo Federation, this is the oldest matchmaking event. For ordinary people and even other organizations within the federation, the Sea God’s Luck Matchmaking Event is shrouded in mystery. Outsiders only know that it is an internal matchmaking event for Shrek Academy inner court disciples to confess their feelings to one another. As for the details of the event, almost no one knows. No inner court disciples would publicly disclose it.

Outer court disciples are allowed to watch the event, which serves as an incentive for them. To stand on the grounds of the Sea God’s Luck Matchmaking Event one day, they must strive to enter the Inner Court first. Without the status of an inner court disciple, there is no qualification to participate.

However, the upcoming Sea God’s Luck Matchmaking Event was suddenly announced to be closed to outer court disciples. This news caused quite a commotion among them. Although most of the outer court disciples are young, watching the Sea God’s Luck Matchmaking Event each year has long been a delightful topic for them.

Back when Lan Xuanyu and his peers were still students at the academy, they had watched it once or twice. But more often than not, they had missed it due to being busy with cultivation or missions.

This annual grand event had suddenly been made private, and many outer court students speculated as to why.

But rules are rules. No one can change the decisions of the academy, nor does anyone dare to defy them. Under such circumstances, the Sea God’s Luck Matchmaking Event was gradually prepared and ready to commence.

Zheng Longjiang stood by the Sea God’s Lake, looking at the calm water before him with a faint bitter smile on his lips.

He was the host of this Sea God’s Luck Matchmaking Event. When he first entered the Inner Court, he had already met his lover Shan Wei at the matchmaking event. Now, he is a senior disciple of the Inner Court. At that time, he entered the Inner Court with an eight-ring cultivation and became a prominent figure among the inner court disciples. Over the years, he had broken through to the Super Douluo level. In the Inner Court, he was incomparable, hailed as one of the most outstanding talents, sure to eventually break through to God Rank.

What’s most important is that in his second year in the Inner Court, he was informed that he was one of the candidates for Shrek’s Seven Monsters, which further motivated his fervor for cultivation. He diligently tackled one difficult mission after another, honing himself.

For any disciple of Shrek Academy, becoming one of Shrek’s Seven Monsters is an unparalleled and supreme honor. It means leaving one’s name in the history of the Soul Masters!

But recently, he was suddenly informed that the candidates for the Shrek Seven Devils had been decided, yet his name was not on the list.

This news struck Zheng Longjiang like a bolt out of the blue. Although he tended to be somewhat cynical in his daily life, he truly possessed talent in cultivation, and the teachers at the Inner Court had always praised him highly. His personal mentor even said that he had a very good chance of becoming one of the Shrek Seven Devils. While he was not the strongest among all the current competitors, his potential was definitely in the top three.

But why then was there no place for him among the Shrek Seven Devils in the end? The teachers had said that his talent ranked in the top three!

This made him suspect for a while that there were shady dealings within the academy. But after his initial indignation, he gradually calmed down.

What place was Shrek Academy? The best Soul Master academy on the continent, with a history of thirty thousand years. Almost all of the top powerhouses in the federation had emerged from this academy. And the Shrek Seven Devils, they were figures who would surely be emphatically recorded in Shrek Academy’s history. They represented the glory of Shrek Academy over the span of thirty thousand years.

The selection of each member of the Shrek Seven Devils had to be finalized through a meeting of the Sea God’s Pavilion. Could it be that the entire Sea God’s Pavilion was shrouded in darkness? Clearly, that was impossible.

Which meant there was no foul play. He just did not make the cut.

Even though several months had passed, his mind still had trouble settling down. Just yesterday, he suddenly received a piece of news. His teacher mentioned that at this year’s Sea God’s Luck Matchmaking Festival, the list of the new generation of the Shrek Seven Devils would be announced.

Upon hearing this news, Zheng Longjiang, who had thought he was on the verge of getting over it, felt his heart tighten suddenly. Who exactly would be the new generation of the Shrek Seven Devils? Could it be them?

In his mind, various names flashed by. Some were stronger than him; some did not match up to him. For a moment, his heart was somewhat in turmoil.

“What are you doing?” At that moment, a crisp and pleasant voice sounded.

Zheng Longjiang turned his head to look and saw Shan Wei, dressed in a goose-yellow long dress, walking gracefully towards him. Shan Wei had also entered the Inner Court, and there had been some doubts when she was admitted. In terms of strength and talent, she was not the best candidate. But in the end, a special spot was allocated to her, mostly due to Zheng Longjiang’s excellence.

For a talent like Zheng Longjiang, who might have the opportunity to enter the Sea God’s Pavilion in the future, the academy would afford some special treatment.

It was like Lan Xuanyu and his whole team, who were essentially basking in Lan Xuanyu’s light. The academy usually did not disappoint the truly outstanding disciples. Therefore, Shan Wei eventually made her way into the Inner Court. And at the Sea God’s Luck Matchmaking Festival, she officially became Zheng Longjiang’s partner. Two years ago, under the witness of the Inner Court teachers, they became husband and wife.

“Good morning, my dear wife.” Seeing Shan Wei, Zheng Longjiang’s eyes brightened instantly, dispelling the gloom in his heart. He was such a positive man. Especially upon seeing his wife, it seemed like nothing else mattered anymore.

His feelings for Shan Wei began when they first entered the academy, back when he had no name to speak of, having barely scraped into Shrek Academy with the last qualifying score. His appearance was not particularly outstanding, and his talent did not seem all that impressive at that time.

Yet, it was in that moment when he met Shan Wei. With his very first glimpse of her, he felt that he would probably never fall in love with another woman in his lifetime. Thus, even in their first year, he had begun his pursuit of Shan Wei.

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