Douluo: Starting with the Signing in of Goddess Xiaowu

"Elder Chu Qin, Pirate Empress, I truly did not expect to see you both here," Long Wusheng said respectfully.

"Dragon Elder, Elder Luo, today there is neither a Pirate Empress nor a Supreme Elder present. Since Chu refers to you as elders, I too should rightfully address you as seniors," Xi E stated.

"Absolutely not, it must not be so!" Long Wusheng hurriedly exclaimed.

"Pirate Empress, Elder Chu Qin, you may disregard the rules, but we must never break the ancestral regulations," Long Wusheng added.

"Very well then," Xi E said, glancing at Chu Qin and, after receiving his nod, she smiled slightly.

"Wait, Grandpa Long, this martial contest for marriage, it wasn't set up by you, was it?" Luo Yiyi asked, looking towards Long Wusheng.

"Yes, I arranged it for my daughter Meng," Long Wusheng nodded in affirmation.

"What?" At these words, Chu Qin and the ladies all expressed their surprise.

Such a beautiful woman as Long Meng, she too must have a martial contest for her hand in marriage?

"Dragon Elder," Chu Qin said with a smile, "is Miss Long Meng distressed about marriage prospects?"

"Indeed, Elder Chu Qin," Long Wusheng responded with a smile, "Meng'er is already a million years old and has yet to marry. I am worried, so I set up this contest. Those under a million years old may compete, and whoever wins may marry Meng'er."

It's worth mentioning that among the people of the Ancient Family, thanks to their powerful bloodline, all are long-lived beings, and those who are a million years old are quite common.

Long Meng smiled gracefully, without saying much, seemingly not opposed to the idea.

"Ding! Goddess Mission released, Goddess Mission: Achieve victory in the martial contest for marriage, gain 100% of Goddess Long Meng's Favorability, Secret Manual: True Sight Eye"

At that moment, Chu Qin felt an inexplicable excitement in his heart. Long Meng's appearance was truly extraordinary; Chu Qin had noticed her beauty from amidst the throng at first glance.

Such a beauty, the System truly would not let slip by.

"System, you?" Despite himself, Chu Qin still questioned the System in a way he should not have.

"Of course Long Meng is a Goddess, and the rich water must not flow into another's field. Go for it, host, this is a great opportunity, it's all up to you now!"

"Good, just what I was thinking," said Chu Qin with a slight smile.

"Chu Qin, what are you smiling about?" Xi E asked.

"Chu Qin, you're not thinking of entering the marital contest too, are you?" Xiaowu teased with a smile.

"Hahaha, if Chu Qin participates in the marital contest, then Meng'er will definitely end up with him. I wonder if old Long would agree to that," Luo Gushen said, stroking his beard and laughing heartily.

Upon hearing this, Long Meng felt an immense joy in her heart; if Chu Qin were to participate in the contest, that would be the best outcome!

"Of course, I agree!" Long Wusheng stated with certainty, "Just not sure if Elder Chu Qin would like to participate."

"Dragon Elder, Chu Qin will definitely participate!" Qin Sijing said with a covered smile, "Right, Chu Qin?"

"Aunt Si Jing, you guessed wrong this time," Chu Qin said, belying his true feelings as he looked at Qin Sijing, "I do not wish to participate."

The ladies all showed a slightly puzzled expression, and both Long Wusheng and Long Meng's expressions shifted, but Long Wusheng quickly laughed and said, "Indeed, we of the Long Family probably do not have the good fortune to climb the tall tree that is Elder Chu Qin."

Chu Qin, however, remained silent yet smiled.

Meanwhile, on the arena, accompanied by a loud noise, a contestant at the Pinnacle God King level was eliminated by a big, burly man, who was exceptionally tall and strong.

"From the Huyan Family, Huyan Zhengang is victorious, becoming the new lord of the arena!" the Supreme God of Long Family, Long Jue, announced, overseeing the contest.

"What, a Pinnacle God King has lost!" Seeing this scene, everyone was taken aback.

Over a million years, very few from the Ancient Family managed to cultivate to the Pinnacle God King level; thus everyone was so surprised.

"The Huyan Family is impressive, Huyan Zhengang's strength and talent are also extremely powerful, but his appearance is too ugly. Miss Long Meng, do you really want to marry him?"

"No, I will not accept this. Quickly, someone come forward and eliminate him from the contest!"

"Who would dare? Although Huyan Zhengang does not have the power of a Demi-Emperor Level, his family's Supreme Divine Art destined him to surpass his peers! Miss Long Meng, you will just have to make do."

As expected, three minutes passed and no one dared to challenge the arena.

Seeing this, Long Meng grew increasingly nervous. She had consented to this contest, but she hoped for a graceful and handsome man to win the match, whereas Huyan Zhengang, with his muscles and extremely homely face covered in scars and pockmarks, was not what she had in mind.

Having no choice, Long Meng turned her gaze to Long Wusheng, who looked at Xi E and Chu Qin, then heaved a sigh and shook his head.

With both the Pirate Empress and the Supreme Elder present, if they from the Long Family were to break the promise, their family would never be able to lift their heads among the Ancient Families again.

"There are two more minutes. If no one else steps into the ring, Huyan Zhengang will be declared the winner," Long Jue said somewhat reluctantly. As an elder to Long Meng, Long Jue did not relish the thought of Long Meng, this lovely flower, ending up with Huyan Zhengang, a pile of cow dung!

"If no one competes, then Huyan Zhengang will be the winner of this martial arts competition for marriage!" Two minutes later, Long Jue called out again.

"Wait!" Just then, a voice rang out.

In an instant, everyone's faces showed shock as they turned their gaze towards the source.

But, to everyone's surprise...

They saw, under the gaze of thousands, an old man with disheveled hair, wearing beggar's clothes, dirt on his face, and a hunched back, walking towards the ring with the aid of a cane.

Everyone was dumbfounded.

Who was this old guy?

Even uglier than Huyan Zhengang!

And is he really just one million years old?

"Hey, old timer, are you sure you didn't wander into the wrong place?" Huyan Zhengang frowned as he looked at the beggarly elder.

"That's correct. The contestant, Hong Bagong." At that moment, the person in charge of verification shouted, "Bone age: nine hundred and ninety-eight thousand years, realm: Pinnacle God King!"

As these words were spoken, there was a widespread sigh of disbelief among the crowd.

"Are you really nine hundred and ninety-eight thousand years old?" Huyan Zhengang's brows knitted tightly as he turned to look at Hong Bagong.

"That's right, a bit old, but does that matter!" Hong Bagong said with a smile, "Isn't it said that anyone under a million years old and above the late period of God-King level can participate?"

When he smiled, only two teeth could be seen in Hong Bagong's mouth, which tugged at everyone's hearts even more.

"Alright, alright, after I defeat you, Miss Long Meng will be mine!" Huyan Zhengang nodded and declared.

"Who is this old guy, uglier than Huyan Zhengang?"

"Right, now I think Miss Long Meng and Huyan Zhengang are a match made in heaven!"

"Right, Huyan Zhengang will surely win!"

"Huyan Zhengang!"

"Huyan Zhengang!"

Because Hong Bagong was such a shock, the crowd's cheers shifted towards Huyan Zhengang!

Long Meng and Long Wusheng both had looks of worry on their faces!

"If this Hong Bagong wins, then the Long Family will become a laughingstock," Xi E said with a light laugh, "Chu Qin, what do you think?"

"Xi E, one should not judge by appearances!" Chu Qin said as she rolled her eyes slightly at Xi E, "Perhaps this Hong Bagong possesses extraordinary strength!"

No sooner had Chu Qin finished speaking than Huyan Zhengang's massive body was unexpectedly sent flying by Hong Bagong!

"What, what happened!"

"What just happened, how did Huyan Zhengang lose!"

"I don't know, I just saw Hong Bagong's cane move slightly, and Huyan Zhengang was knocked away?"

Huyan Zhengang also seemed a bit stunned as he pointed at Hong Bagong and raged, "You. You're cheating!"

"Young man, so many people are watching, including Dragon Elder and Elder Luo. They could easily tell if I were cheating," Hong Bagong said, turning to Long Wusheng and Luo Gushen.

Long Wusheng and Luo Gushen were both slightly taken aback, wondering how Hong Bagong could recognize them.

However, Long Wusheng, adhering to the principles of fairness and justice, still said, "That's correct, he didn't cheat; let's continue the match!"

"How about that, you think you can marry Miss Long Meng, no chance! Miss Long Meng is meant to warm my bed," Hong Bagong mocked with a laugh.

Hong Bagong's remaining two yellow teeth flashed again.

Seeing this scene, the spectators wished they could go up and knock out Hong Bagong's teeth!

"Hmph, fine!" Huyan Zhengang roared, "Let me show you my true capabilities!"

"Supreme Divine Art: Diamond Transformation!"