Very soon, Gu Yue and Muxi re-registered new accounts and went online again, with the nicknames "Sister-in-law" and "Hello Sister-in-law."
"How is it? Not bad, right?" As soon as she came online, Gu Yue found Xia Yi and asked proudly.
"Hello Big Brother! Hello Sister-in-law! Hello Sister-in-law! Not bad at all! You can tell at a glance we're a family, haha! From now on, all your expenses in the Star Battle Network are on me!" Xia Yi looked up at the nicknames above Gu Yue and Muxi's heads, then glanced at his own nickname, "Hello Big Brother," and laughed smugly.
No sooner had he spoken than the AI immediately showed its powerful capabilities. A beam of light flashed across, and an electronic voice sounded in his ear,"Would you like to recharge?"
"This system sure isn't stupid at times like this!" Xia Yi gritted his teeth. The Federation had really done a good job with this part —As soon as it sensed a participant had the intent to spend money, it would instantly prompt them.
"Recharge! One million Federation coins for each of the three of us!" Xia Yi said with an air of extravagance.
Three million Federation coins — to him, it was just a one-time matter.
After recharging, he noticed a number appear in the bottom left of his visual field, exactly one million.
"Tch! Acting all rich!" Gu Yue scoffed at Xia Yi's flashy display.
Only three million, and he was acting like a big shot.
It's not like she and Muxi were desperate for one million each.
Xia Yi simply ignored Gu Yue's disdain. He reached out and pulled both her and Muxi's soft, slender waists into his arms.
"Pervert!" Gu Yue struggled symbolically for a bit. Seeing that she couldn't break free, she gave Xia Yi a hard stomp on his foot, then contentedly let him hold her as they walked toward the stadium.
Though Xia Yi was grimacing in pain internally, he didn't show it, keeping a proud smile on his face.
However, just as they reached the entrance of the stadium, a sharp voice suddenly called out.
"Hello Big Brother, Sister-in-law, Hello Sister-in-law. Hmph, just seeing your nicknames, I can tell you're not good people. In broad daylight, under the clear sky, don't you have any shame?"The voice was filled with anger as he looked at Xia Yi left and right embracing Gu Yue and Muxi, then glanced at their nicknames.
"Who the hell are you?" Gu Yue's gaze instantly turned cold.
Who was this guy to meddle in her business?
Xia Yi also looked up. Judging by the figure, the newcomer was a tall, slender man. His face was hidden behind a Star Battle Network system-provided mask, making it impossible to see his features. Above his head floated the nickname: "One Sword Settles All"!
"Who I am doesn't matter," the man said coldly. "The law of the Sun-Moon Federation clearly states that bigamy is prohibited. Are you aware you're breaking the law?"
"One Sword Settles All" spoke angrily, not just targeting Xia Yi, but also Gu Yue and Muxi.
"You've got issues, don't you?" Gu Yue's voice was full of disdain.
It's our business how we live — what does it have to do with him?
Xia Yi squinted at "One Sword Settles All." Being provoked like this made him a little angry too.
He didn't understand — he had just entered the Star Battle Network. How had he already offended someone?
Even if someone disliked seeing him with two beauties, was it necessary to drag Gu Yue and Muxi into it?
Bigamy? Heh.
Even if he had committed bigamy, the Sun-Moon Federation wouldn't bother offending him over such a trivial matter.
Besides, he hadn't even registered for marriage in the Federation — where did the crime of bigamy come from?
The Federation hadn't come for him, but this guy dared to?
Xia Yi's words seemed to infuriate "One Sword Settles All" even more. His voice grew colder.
"One Sword Settles All" glared at Xia Yi, his gaze burning with rage."Fine. I'll see what kind of trash you are to think you can left and right embrace women. I'll show you whether you're the useless one or I am! Seriously, is the Federation letting anyone participate in the Star Battle Network's All-Federation Tournament these days without even checking backgrounds?"
Just as he finished speaking, a panel popped up before Xia Yi:
"One Sword Settles All" has challenged you to a Soul Master Duel. Accept?
Note: Accepting the challenge requires a payment of 1,000 Federation coins.
Perfect. Xia Yi also wanted to test the Star Battle Network anyway. A free punching bag — why not?
He clicked Accept.
Instantly, two beams of light descended from the sky and enveloped them. The scene before their eyes shifted, and in the next moment, they found themselves somewhere else.
The environment was almost identical to the real stadium, but even bigger —A colossal arena over 300 meters in diameter, truly grand and imposing, providing plenty of room to maneuver. Surrounding it were rows of seats.
But for now, only Gu Yue and Muxi were seated, having followed along.
Currently, it was still the registration phase — not many people around.When the real tournament started, even ordinary citizens could pay to watch.
By then, it would probably be packed to the brim.
"Three, two, one, start!"The electronic voice was direct, giving no preparation time at all.Both sides appeared a hundred meters apart — then immediately, the countdown finished and the battle began!
Xia Yi and "One Sword Settles All" both charged toward each other without hesitation.
Neither of them summoned their martial spirits right away.
Xia Yi strode forward boldly. "One Sword Settles All" stared at him with icy eyes.The hundred-meter distance closed in a blink.
When only about twenty meters remained, "One Sword Settles All" finally released his martial spirit.
Black! Black! Black! Black! Black! Black! Black!
Seven black soul rings rose in succession!The next instant, a black long sword appeared in his hand.
"Ohhh, so it's that heir of the Sea God Pavilion"Seeing the black sword in his hand, Gu Yue and Muxi couldn't help but smirk knowingly.
They immediately understood everything.
That's right — "One Sword Settles All" was none other than Lin Pingzhi, who had once knelt at Shrek Academy's gates and self-castrated in order to apprentice under Sky Douluo Yun Ming.
No wonder he reacted so fiercely, seeing Xia Yi left and right embracing women.
Turns out... his body was crippled, and his mind followed suit.
Someone like that wasn't worth getting mad over.
"Oh, so you're a candidate for the Sea God Pavilion Master from Shrek Academy, huh?
You can't stand seeing me left and right with beauties and want to charge me with bigamy?Hah! I think you should first investigate inside Shrek Academy and Tang Sect itself , like Light and Dark Douluo Long Yeyue and Tang Sect's Merciless Douluo Cao Dezhi!" Xia Yi laughed heartily.
Salt in the wound!
Mentioning those two was practically stabbing at Lin Pingzhi's greatest humiliation.
Back on Devil Island, Long Yeyue had fought the Seven Great Devils, but despised Lin Pingzhi even more than she disliked Tang Wulin.
Lin Pingzhi had thought he'd escaped disgrace, only to get targeted by Merciless Douluo Cao Dezhi afterward.
Xia Yi's deliberate mention was ruthlessly twisting the knife.
"You're courting death! Meteor Fall!"
Lin Pingzhi roared furiously.His first soul ring lit up, and he charged at Xia Yi with a thunderous aura.
(End of Chapter)