Nine Revolutions Star Transformation-Chapter 343 - 352: The Marriage Contest Begins
Lin Feng and the others arrived outside a large square in the Mermaid Kingdom Imperial City, which was already crowded with people, roughly numbering tens of thousands.
They were all young men, including those from the Human Race, the local Mermaid Race, and also the Crabman Race, who had no hands but two giant pincers. Everyone was anxiously waiting.
Because they were women, Meng Ji, Chu Linyue, and He Juan were blocked outside, and special Mermaid Race soldiers guarded the place.
Countless notices were posted in the square regarding the detailed content of the Mermaid Princess’s courtship. Lin Feng glanced over them and learned that the real courtship would take place three days later.
Due to the large number of people, an elimination system was adopted. Only those who passed could enter the ball-tossing courtship scene.
Elimination was simple. In the square, there was a gigantic Crystal Pillar. One just needed to strike it with force, and it would display their attack power. Those with less than five hundred would be eliminated.
Lin Feng and Yuwen Qingkong queued at the back of the crowd, surrounded by discussions, one of which was spoken by a member of the Mermaid Race: "It’s said that the Mermaid Princess chose ball-tossing courtship because of a dream. The dream told her that her destined true love could only appear through ball-tossing."
"Wouldn’t it be better to court through martial competition? With my Divine Martial Realm Second Level strength, few are my opponents. I could split them in two with one pinch," a young man from the Crabman Race boastfully said, lifting his huge pincers.
"The Mermaid Princess is said to already be at the Third Layer of Divine Martial Realm, and she’s the first beauty of the Mermaid Kingdom. If one could become her Prince Consort, wouldn’t it be a cause for great joy!" another young man from the Mermaid Race said.
These words didn’t sit well with Lin Feng and Yuwen Qingkong. Damn, casually someone is at the Divine Martial Realm, warriors are too undervalued here.
Those ahead finished their tests one by one. Some obtained entry tokens, while others left disappointed — over half of those leaving were young men from the Human Race, indicating high testing standards.
Tens of thousands needed to pass the test, but with only one gigantic Crystal Pillar, progress naturally slowed down. Lin Feng’s side of the queue barely moved fifty meters over several hours, making everyone anxious.
"Second Brother, it seems we have little hope; the Crystal Pillar likely requires high attack power, perhaps we won’t pass," Yuwen Qingkong said then.
Lin Feng glanced at Yuwen Qingkong and said, "So little confidence in yourself? You, a Celestial Dragon Empire Prince, if eliminated, recognized by acquaintances, it’d be mortifying."
"No one will know, really. I’m not interested in the Mermaid Princess; it’s fine if I don’t pass. Anyway, the thing you desire may require you yourself," Yuwen Qingkong laughed.
"One more person, one more chance; don’t slack off. If you don’t try hard, I’ll tell my father to let you and Lin Yue have hollow joy together. Don’t think I don’t know how close you two have been lately," Lin Feng wickedly smiled.
"Fine, I’ll give it my all, can’t ensure success — just hope you don’t blame me," Yuwen Qingkong compromised. Indeed, Chu Linyue had been very close to him, fully explored save for the last boundary — though that’s inevitable, as long as he wishes, she wouldn’t oppose.
Looking at the square’s strange-looking Mermaid and Crabman Race youths, Lin Feng and Yuwen Qingkong had gained knowledge. Until the afternoon of the second day, only five remained ahead — the wait had indeed been long enough.
Standing in the queue, Lin Feng roughly understood that as long as the Crystal Pillar showed data over five hundred, a red token was given, qualifying entry to the ball-tossing scene.
This time Lin Feng queued before Yuwen Qingkong. Confident that he could let the Crystal Pillar show over five hundred, Lin Feng planned to use the Demon-Breaking Fist fifth form; Fire Transformation felt too sensational to use.
Soon it was his turn; Lin Feng observed the Crystal Pillar before quickly operating the Chaos Qi within, then swiftly punched the Crystal Pillar.
Instantly, a number appeared — six hundred and twenty-one. Though not much, it was enough for Lin Feng to smoothly receive the entry token.
Having obtained the token, Lin Feng stepped down, and it was Yuwen Qingkong’s turn. Lin Feng truly worried for him, never having seen Yuwen Qingkong use Martial Skill, even knowing he was of Celestial Martial Realm strength, unsure of the attack.
Yuwen Qingkong took a golden long sword from the Storage Ring, walked to the Crystal Pillar, standing still while gathering elemental molecules — Lin Feng found it inconceivable Yuwen Qingkong was gathering Gold Element molecules.
The Gold Element molecules on the sword increased, then swiftly slashed; immense golden Sword Qi attacked the Crystal Pillar, quickly showing five hundred and sixty-three — proving his success, taking the token, stepping before Lin Feng saying, "Completed as tasked, hopefully not always this lucky."
Exiting, Lin Feng and Yuwen Qingkong saw Meng Ji and the others waiting, clearly equally anxious — approaching upon seeing their exit.
"Lin Feng, did you get the token?" Meng Ji asked, though internally reluctant for Lin Feng to participate — she felt Lin Feng had a great chance to become Prince Consort, as he defied norms, anything could happen to him.
Later, five of them stayed in an inn in the Imperial City. As calculated, the day after tomorrow was courtship day — spent inside the inn, fearing unfamiliarity causing trouble.
On courtship day, Lin Feng had Meng Ji stay at the inn with the others, while he and Yuwen Qingkong headed to the scene.
The courtship area was atop the Imperial City palace walls; below stood those with entry tokens, the outside heavily guarded by the Mermaid Kingdom’s forces, preventing onlookers from squeezing in.
Lin Feng wondered that even among thousands here, obtaining the embroidery ball would be hard, especially standing with Yuwen Qingkong at the back, chances slimmer.
Soon, a loud voice transmitted from the palace wall: "Today’s my daughter’s ball-tossing courtship. Those entering are talents from various places; while many, it won’t affect the courtship.
On the ball is an Energy Stone, only my daughter’s destined one can hold it. Others grabbing the ball will be attacked; caution needed. Immediately discard the ball upon grabbing, lest it risks your life.
I now announce the official start of this ball-tossing courtship..."
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